The Padua Football team will open their 2024 season on Friday when they travel to Kehres Stadium on the campus of the University of Mount Union to take on Alliance High School. Friday's matchup with Aviators will be the first game between Padua and Alliance. The Bruins look to improve on their 4-6 record from last season, which included a number of close losses.  

Padua returns a number of key starters, including senior running back Rod Love, who has a chance to break school records in rushing yards and TD's in his final season for the Bruins. Senior offensive lineman and Ohio University commit, Brandon Homady, will help pave the way for Love again this season. Other key returning players include seniors Nick Barker (QB), Riley Cervenka (WR/DB), Jake Dusek (OL/DL), Andrew Mruczkowski (OL/DL), Devin Shaw-Mason (LB/RB), Christian Ruggiero (WR/DB) and Connor Williams (WR/DB).  

Here's some details about the game on Friday vs Alliance: 

TICKETS: Tickets are available online through Alliance's ticket site (CLICK HERE).  Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.  Fans can also purchase tickets with cash or credit card at the gate.  

LIVESTREAM: The game will be live streamed through Smee Sports YouTube channel (CLICK HERE).  

DIRECTIONS & PARKING: The game will be played at Kehres Stadium on the campus of the University of Mount Union (1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, OH 44601).  Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.  Parking is available on campus around the stadium off of W. Hartshorn St.  

GAME DAY INFO: We will post all game day information and links to the Varsity Football schedule page on the website (VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE).  Please check this page for ticket and livestream links for future games.  

NEXT UP: The Bruins return home next week to play Perkins High School from Sandusky on Friday, August 30 at Padua Stadium 7pm.