Not for the faint of heart: Ashland topples Marion Harding
Ashland finally found a way to top Marion Harding 14-6 on Aug. 25 in Ohio football.
Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the first and second quarters, with no one scoring.
The third quarter gave Ashland a 7-0 lead over Marion Harding.
The Arrows avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 7-6 stretch over the fourth quarter.
Last season, Ashland and Marion Harding squared off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Marion Harding High School.
Crestview survives for narrow win over East Knox
Crestview didn’t flinch, finally repelling East Knox 20-14 in Ohio high school football on Aug. 25.
Crestview opened with a 7-0 advantage over East Knox through the first quarter.
The Cougars registered a 20-7 advantage at intermission over the Bulldogs.
Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.
The Bulldogs rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Cougars skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Last season, Crestview and East Knox faced off on Aug. 26, 2022 at East Knox High School.
Bellevue tops Wauseon
Bellevue handled Wauseon 26-3 in an impressive showing for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 25.
Bellevue drew first blood by forging a 6-3 margin over Wauseon after the first quarter.
The Redmen fought to a 14-3 intermission margin at the Indians’ expense.
Bellevue thundered to a 26-3 lead heading into the final quarter.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the final quarter, with neither team scoring.
Wynford claims tight victory against Pleasant
Wynford didn’t flinch, finally repelling Pleasant 22-20 during this Ohio football game.
Wynford drew first blood by forging a 7-0 margin over Pleasant after the first quarter.
The Royals registered a 22-14 advantage at intermission over the Spartans.
Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
The Spartans tried to respond in the fourth quarter with a 6-0 flurry, but the game was a fait accompli.
Last season, Pleasant and Wynford squared off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Pleasant High School.
River Valley shuts out Madison Comprehensive
A suffocating defense helped River Valley handle Madison Comprehensive 42-0 in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 25.
The first quarter gave River Valley a 14-0 lead over Madison Comprehensive.
The Vikings’ offense thundered in front for a 21-0 lead over the Rams at the intermission.
River Valley charged to a 42-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last season, River Valley and Madison Comprehensive faced off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Madison Comprehensive High School.
Danville darts by Bucyrus
Danville dismissed Bucyrus by a 67-6 count on Aug. 25 in Ohio football action.
Danville pulled in front of Bucyrus 27-6 to begin the second quarter.
The Blue Devils opened a massive 61-6 gap over the Redmen at halftime.
Danville roared to a 67-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last season, Danville and Bucyrus squared off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Danville High School.
North shuts out Norwalk
North’s defense throttled Norwalk, resulting in a 35-0 shutout for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 25.
The first quarter gave North a 14-0 lead over Norwalk.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.
North charged to a 28-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Rangers hummed like a well-oiled machine through the final quarter, extending the lead with a 7-0 advantage in the frame.
Fredericktown escapes close call with Northridge
Fredericktown topped Northridge 19-17 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 25.
Last season, Fredericktown and Northridge squared off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Northridge High School.
Columbus Academy routs Cardington-Lincoln
Columbus Academy dismissed Cardington-Lincoln by a 33-8 count in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 25.
Columbus Academy drew first blood by forging a 13-0 margin over Cardington-Lincoln after the first quarter.
Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.
Columbus Academy stormed to a 26-8 lead heading into the final quarter.
Conditioning showed as the Vikings outscored the Pirates 7-0 in the final quarter.
Galion exhales after close call with Carey
Galion edged Carey 21-14 in a close encounter of the athletic kind at Galion High on Aug. 25 in Ohio football action.
The Tigers registered a 21-14 advantage at halftime over the Blue Devils.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first, third and fourth quarters, as neither squad scored.
Last season, Carey and Galion squared off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Carey High School.
Northmor allows no points against South Central
Defense dominated as Northmor pitched a 60-0 shutout of South Central during this Ohio football game.
Northmor opened with a 19-0 advantage over South Central through the first quarter.
The Golden Knights registered a 40-0 advantage at halftime over the Trojans.
Northmor thundered to a 47-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
There was no room for doubt as the Golden Knights added to their advantage with a 13-0 margin in the closing period.
Last season, Northmor and South Central faced off on Aug. 26, 2022 at South Central High School.
Granville shuts out Clear Fork
Granville’s defense throttled Clear Fork, resulting in a 15-0 shutout on Aug. 25 in Ohio football.
The first quarter gave Granville a 6-0 lead over Clear Fork.
The Blue Aces fought to a 15-0 intermission margin at the Colts’ expense.
Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the third and fourth quarters, with no one scoring.
Last season, Granville and Clear Fork faced off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Granville High School.
Mansfield claims victory against Canfield
Mansfield grabbed a 24-14 victory at the expense of Canfield in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Highland secures a win over Triway
Highland pushed past Triway for a 26-7 win in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Highland opened with a 12-7 advantage over Triway through the first quarter.
The Fighting Scots fought to a 19-7 halftime margin at the Titans’ expense.
Highland pulled to a 26-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the final quarter, with neither team scoring.
The last time Triway and Highland played in a 26-14 game on Aug. 26, 2022.
Colonel Crawford dominates Cardinal Stritch
Colonel Crawford handled Cardinal Stritch 57-13 in an impressive showing in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Last season, Colonel Crawford and Cardinal Stritch faced off on Oct. 30, 2021 at Colonel Crawford High School.
In recent action on Aug. 17, Colonel Crawford faced off against River.
Ontario shuts out Centerburg
Ontario sent Centerburg home scoreless in a 35-0 decision in an Ohio high school football matchup.
The first quarter gave Ontario a 28-0 lead over Centerburg.
Ontario charged to a 35-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad could muster points in the second and fourth quarters.
Shelby scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Lexington
An early dose of momentum helped Shelby to a 50-19 runaway past Lexington in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 25.
Shelby opened with a 19-0 advantage over Lexington through the first quarter.
The Minutemen battled back to make it 22-6 at halftime.
Shelby steamrolled to a 36-12 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Whippets put a bow on this victory with a strong fourth-quarter kick, outpointing the Minutemen 14-7 in the last stanza.
Last season, Shelby and Lexington faced off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Lexington High School.
Calvert outlasts Monroeville to earn OT victory
Calvert used overtime to slip past Monroeville 35-34 in Ohio high school football on Aug. 25.
The first quarter gave Calvert a 14-0 lead over Monroeville.
The Senecas registered a 21-7 advantage at intermission over the Eagles.
Monroeville responded in the third quarter by cutting the margin to 28-21.
Nothing was decided in the fourth quarter, with the Senecas and the Eagles locked in a 28-28 stalemate.
There was no room for doubt as Calvert added to its advantage with a 7-6 margin in the closing period.
Last season, Calvert and Monroeville faced off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Calvert High School.
Utica races in front to defeat Loudonville
Utica left no doubt in recording a 49-7 win over Loudonville for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 25.
Utica drew first blood by forging a 20-0 margin over Loudonville after the first quarter.
The Redskins’ offense thundered in front for a 49-7 lead over the Red Birds at the intermission.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third and fourth quarters, as neither squad scored.
Last season, Loudonville and Utica faced off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Loudonville High School.
The Waynesfield-Goshen defense stifles Crestline
Defense dominated as Waynesfield-Goshen pitched a 63-0 shutout of Crestline on Aug. 25 in Ohio football.
Waynesfield-Goshen opened with a 28-0 advantage over Crestline through the first quarter.
The Tigers fought to a 49-0 intermission margin at the Bulldogs’ expense.
Waynesfield-Goshen steamrolled to a 56-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Tigers avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 7-0 stretch over the final quarter.
The last time Waynesfield-Goshen and Crestline played in a 62-8 game on Sept. 30, 2022.
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