Game Preview: Tigers Need Huge Win at Medina To Make Push for Playoffs

If the Twinsburg Tigers ever had something to prove this season, tonight's the night. Last week's thrilling come-from-behind win by Solon, put Twinsburg in a tough spot if they want to make the playoffs.

Tonight's unfortunate victim? Medina High School.

Remember, Twinsburg Patch are your for Tiger football news. Here's five things you need to know about tonight's Week 9 matchup.

1. Game Time: 7 p.m. tonight at Medina High School, 777 E. Union St., Medina, OH 44256

2. Matchup History: This will be the first match-up between these two schools, according to records dating back to 1945. Tonight's game is also the .

3. Season Records: Medina has a record of 3-5 this season including a blowout loss to Mentor last week, 45-7. The Tigers lost a tough one to Solon 27-21, dropping them to 5-3.

4. Players to Watch: Usually we mention players like running back John Barton, with 978 yards rushing, 28 receptions for 449 yards and a total of 27 touchdowns, and Jalen Washington, throwing for 1,371 yards and running for another 233 yards for a quarterback rating of 147.51.

However, this week we're spotlighting the entire Tigers defense. Led by Michael Baker, the leading tackler with 71.5 stops this season, they were a force to be reckoned with, delivering crushing blows nearly every play and putting Solon's QB to the turf.

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