​BELOIT, Ohio (WKBN) – West Branch handed Howland a 34-0 setback to shatter their perfect season.Dynamic playmaker Grady Hirst took over in the first half, catapulting the Warriors to a commanding 20-0 halftime cushion with a pair of touchdown runs and a 6-yard six-point strike to Drake Stryffeler.Hirst carved up the secondary to finish an efficient 16-of-21 passing for 171 yards while leading the team with 89 yards on the ground.Related stories:Fitch explodes in first half to down Maple HeightsFecko, Sandusky power Ursuline past YoungstownWatch live: Poland vs. Canfield post game showAs the game wore on, the Warriors kept their foot firmly on the gas pedal.Damon Edwards provided the Warriors with a pair of additional rushing touchdowns of his own while grinding out 53 yards on just 8 carries.Hirst spread the wealth through the air, finding reliable target Stryffeler for 6 receptions and 50 yards, while Landon Coffee hauled in 5 catches for 48 yards.West Branch’s defense locked down the line of scrimmage to surrender just 9 rushing yards and holding Howland to only 6 first downs the entire night.The Warriors’ secondary (Tyler Sprowl, Jeremy Ramsey, Jackson Shinn) came away with three interceptions to lock down the shutout win.Howland (3-1) will visit Carrollton in week five. West Branch (4-0) will travel to Marlington.Get updated high school football scores on the WKBN scores page throughout the season.Track the latest conference battles on the WKBN high school football standings page.You can also watch interviews and get player profiles from some of the best players in the Valley by visiting the WKBN Big 22 page.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKBN.com.