A regional high school football wrap-up from all over central Ohio. Look to Knox Pages for sports results from Knox, Ashland, Morrow, Licking, Delaware, Richland, and Franklin counties. For feature coverage from this week, check out our sports section.
Divisions I, II, III and IV kicked off postseason play on Friday night. Here’s how Knox-area teams performed (for full playoff brackets, click here):
Highland breezes past Linden McKinley, 41-6
The Highland Fighting Scots jumped out to a 20-6 first-quarter lead Friday night and never looked back, breezing past visiting Linden McKinley, 41-6.
Highland tacked on a touchdown in each remaining quarter to secure the victory. The Scots led 27-6 at halftime and 34-6 after three quarters.
Big Walnut quickly jumps on top of Olentangy to key victory 24-20
There was no tuning necessary, Big Walnut started in perfect harmony while drumming Lewis Center Olentangy with a strong start in an Ohio high school football matchup on October 29.
Big Walnut’s kept the advantage through the final quarter with a 7-6 scoring edge over Olentangy.
The Golden Eagles’ leg-up showed as they carried a 17-14 lead into the fourth quarter.
Big Walnut kept a 17-6 halftime margin at Olentangy’s expense. The first quarter gave the Golden Eagles a 14-0 lead over the Braves.
Shelby darts by Clear Fork in easy victory 28-7
Shelby earned a convincing 28-7 win over Clear Fork on October 29 in Ohio football.
The Whippets’ supremacy showed as they carried a 20-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Whippets’ offense moved to a 13-0 lead over the Colts at halftime.
The Whippets made the first move by forging a 7-0 margin over the Colts after the first quarter.
Wooster records sound decision over Olentangy Berlin 23-20
With little to no wiggle room, Wooster nosed past Olentangy Berlin 23-20 during this Ohio football game.
Wooster chalked up this decision in spite of Olentangy Berlin’s spirited final-quarter performance.
Wooster enjoyed a massive margin over Olentangy Berlin with a 23-7 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
The Generals opened a modest 13-7 gap over the Bears at the intermission.
Wooster darted in front of Olentangy Berlin 10-7 to begin the second quarter.
Gahanna Lincoln drums Westerville Central in sound fashion 41-19
Gahanna Lincoln showered the scoreboard with points to drown Westerville Central 41-19 at Gahanna Lincoln High on October 29 in Ohio football action.
Gahanna Lincoln’s dominance showed as it carried a 35-5 lead into the fourth quarter.
Gahanna Lincoln’s offense stomped on to a 21-5 lead over Westerville Central at halftime.
The first quarter gave the Golden Lions a 14-5 lead over the Warhawks.
Marysville triumphs in strong showing over Delaware Hayes 49-7
Marysville’s offensive machine was hitting on all cylinders Friday night as it kept the scoreboard operators busy with a 49-7 win over Delaware Hayes in an Ohio high school football matchup on October 29.
Marysville remained on top of Delaware Hayes through a scoreless second and third quarters.
The first quarter gave Marysville a 42-7 lead over Delaware Hayes.
Resolve: Westerville South tops off Uniontown Lake 32-10
Uniontown Lake’s fast start served as a wake-up call for Westerville South, which rallied for a 32-10 victory on Friday in an Ohio high school football matchup.
The Wildcats’ determination showed as they carried a 26-10 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Wildcats’ offense moved to a 13-10 lead over the Blue Streaks at halftime.
The Blue Streaks authored a promising start, taking advantage of the Wildcats 7-6 at the end of the first quarter.
Hilliard Darby triumphs in strong showing over Central Crossing 35-6
Hilliard Darby rolled past Central Crossing for a comfortable 35-6 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Hilliard Darby’s leg-up showed as it carried a 14-6 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Panthers’ offense darted to a 7-6 lead over the Comets at halftime.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first quarter.
Hilliard Bradley slips past Lancaster 21-19
A sigh of relief filled the air in Hilliard Bradley’s locker room after Friday’s 21-19 win against Lancaster in an Ohio high school football matchup.
No one gained an advantage as the two squads evenly split the final-quarter points.
The Jaguars broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 14-12 lead over the Gales.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren first and second quarters.
Upper Arlington deals goose eggs to Thomas Worthington in verdict 56-0
No scoring allowed. That was the mantra Upper Arlington followed in overpowering Thomas Worthington 56-0 in an Ohio high school football matchup on October 29.
The Golden Bears’ rule showed as they carried a 42-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
Both offenses were muted in an unproductive second quarter, resulting in a 35-0 intermission score.
Upper Arlington made the first move by forging a 35-0 margin over Thomas Worthington after the first quarter.
Dublin Jerome knocks out victory on Olentangy Liberty 21-7
Dublin Jerome dumped Olentangy Liberty 21-7 in Ohio high school football action on October 29.
The Celtics closed out the win by holding serve in a 7-7 final period.
Dublin Jerome’s leg-up showed as it carried a 14-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
Unicorns and mermaids were more common than points in a futile second quarter that left the intermission gap at 7-0.
Dublin Jerome moved in front of Olentangy Liberty 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
Nerve-racking affair ends with Dublin Coffman on top of Huber Heights Wayne 27-24
With little to no wiggle room, Dublin Coffman nosed past Huber Heights Wayne 27-24 on October 29 in Ohio football action.
The Warriors had cause for optimism when they began the fourth quarter on top of the Shamrocks 21-13.
Both offenses were muted in an unproductive second quarter, resulting in a 14-7 halftime score.
The start wasn’t the problem for Huber Heights Wayne, who began with a 14-7 edge over Dublin Coffman through the end of the first quarter.
Close Encounter: Bellefontaine nips Tri-Valley 20-13
Friday’s outing turned into an endurance test that Bellefontaine passed in a 20-13 victory at Tri-Valley’s expense in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Bellefontaine hummed like a well-oiled machine through the fourth quarter, extending the lead with a 7-0 advantage in the frame.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Bellefontaine and Tri-Valley locked in a 13-13 stalemate.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.
The first quarter gave the Chieftains a 13-7 lead over the Scotties.
Destination, victory: Reynoldsburg tops Hilliard Davidson 34-3
Reynoldsburg stormed to a first quarter lead and cruised to a 34-3 win over Hilliard Davidson in Ohio high school football action on October 29.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the second and final quarters, with neither team scoring.
The Raiders enjoyed a gross margin over the Wildcats with a 34-3 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
The first quarter gave the Raiders a 12-0 lead over the Wildcats.
Eastmoor engulfs Jonathan Alder in flames 35-7
Eastmoor controlled the action to earn a strong 35-7 win against Jonathan Alder in an Ohio high school football matchup on October 29.
The game was decided by the final quarter, which was a draw on the scoreboard at 7-7.
Eastmoor’s reign showed as it carried a 28-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
Eastmoor’s offense darted to a 14-0 lead over Jonathan Alder at halftime.
Defense ruled the first quarter as the Warriors and the Pioneers were both scoreless.
