Garfield’s remarkable 2026 season came to an end with a 45-0 loss to Perry in a Region 17 semifinal Nov. 13.
The Pirates (12-0), one of the favorites to win the Division V state title alongside Ironton, were in firm control, holding wide leads in first downs (21-4) and yardage (381-74).
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Nate Trefzger was efficient, completing 13 of 16 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown. Four Perry players recorded multiple receptions, led by Brody Krantz (four catches, 72 yards, TD).
Garfield vs. Liberty, OHSAA high school football photos
Liberty defensive back Dawaun Moody (1) intercepts a pass as Garfield tight end Henry Veccia (48) dives for the ball on Oct. 2, 2026, in Garrettsville.
(Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Garfield vs. Liberty, OHSAA high school football photos
Liberty defensive back Dawaun Moody (1) intercepts a pass as Garfield tight end Henry Veccia (48) dives for the ball on Oct. 2, 2026, in Garrettsville.
(Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Garfield vs. Liberty, OHSAA high school football photos
Garfield running back Nathan Baczkowski (25) is tackled by a Liberty defender on Oct. 2, 2026, in Garrettsville.
(Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Garfield quarterback Collin McGranahan (24) is wrapped up by Liberty defenders on Oct. 2, 2026, in Garrettsville.
(Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Garfield vs. Liberty, OHSAA high school football photos
Liberty running back Jimmod Moore (5) picks up yardage as Garfield linebacker Nathan Baczkowski (25) attempts a tackle on Oct. 2, 2026, in Garrettsville.
(Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Garfield vs. Liberty, OHSAA high school football photos
Garfield kicker Hannah Timmons attempts an extra point as Collin McGranahan puts the ball down against Liberty Oct. 2, 2026, in Garrettsville.
(Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal)
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Garfield vs. Liberty, OHSAA high school football photos
Garfield center Mason Bockmuller prepares to snap the ball to Logan Sell (12) as Liberty defensive lineman Xavier McDougald (10) digs in Oct. 2, 2026, in Garrettsville.
(Anthony Mohler, Special to the Beacon Journal)
Perry’s Carter Hopkins (10 carries, 62 yards) added a couple of touchdowns on the ground. Chase Sivon got the Pirates off to a strong start with an 88-yard kickoff return to the house.
Ryder Cain led the G-Men (11-1) with 11 carries for 30 yards. Garfield’s season included the team’s fifth league championship since 2020. In four of those years (2020, 2021, 2023 and 2026), the G-Men went undefeated in the regular season.
Garfield and Liberty linemen prepare for the snap at the line of scrimmage Oct. 2, 2026, in Garrettsville.
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