Players from opposing teams scramble for a football
Players from both Lexington and Mount Vernon scramble for a loose ball during Friday night's game at Mount Vernon. The Minutemen topped the Yellow Jackets 31-17. Credit: Bill Davis

Danville allows no points against Fredericktown

A suffocating defense helped Danville handle Fredericktown 40-0 for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 8.

Danville roared in front of Fredericktown 33-0 to begin the second quarter.

Danville pulled to a 40-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second and fourth quarters, as neither squad scored.

Last season, Danville and Fredericktown squared off on Sept. 9, 2022 at Danville High School.

In recent action on Aug. 25, Fredericktown faced off against Northridge and Danville took on Bucyrus on Aug. 25 at Bucyrus High School.

Galion rallies to top Clear Fork

Galion fought to overcome a first-quarter deficit for a 35-3 win over Clear Fork in Ohio high school football on Sept. 8.

Last season, Clear Fork and Galion faced off on Sept. 16, 2022 at Clear Fork High School.

In recent action on Aug. 25, Galion faced off against Carey and Clear Fork took on Granville on Aug. 25 at Clear Fork High School.

Northmor routs Cardington-Lincoln

Northmor left no doubt on Friday, controlling Cardington-Lincoln from start to finish for a 44-6 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 8.

Northmor opened with a 3-0 advantage over Cardington-Lincoln through the first quarter.

The Golden Knights’ offense stormed in front for a 37-0 lead over the Pirates at the intermission.

Northmor steamrolled to a 44-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Last season, Northmor and Cardington-Lincoln faced off on Sept. 9, 2022 at Northmor High School.

In recent action on Aug. 25, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Columbus Academy and Northmor took on South Central on Aug. 25 at Northmor High School.

East Knox defeats Centerburg

East Knox recorded a big victory over Centerburg 35-7 for an Ohio high school football victory at East Knox High on Sept. 8.

East Knox opened with a 7-0 advantage over Centerburg through the first quarter.

The Bulldogs registered a 14-7 advantage at halftime over the Trojans.

East Knox breathed fire to a 28-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Centerburg and East Knox faced off on Sept. 9, 2022 at Centerburg High School.

In recent action on Aug. 25, East Knox faced off against Crestview and Centerburg took on Ontario on Aug. 25 at Centerburg High School.

An early bolt powers Loudonville past Mt. Gilead

After jumping in front early, Loudonville held off Mt. Gilead squad for a 27-20 win for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 8.

Loudonville stormed in front of Mt. Gilead 19-0 to begin the second quarter.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.

Mt. Gilead came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the final quarter over Loudonville 20-19.

The Indians had the advantage to start the final quarter, but the Red Birds won the session and the game with an 8-0 performance.

In recent action on Aug. 25, Loudonville faced off against Utica.

Highland takes the lead, but can’t maintain it in falling to Pleasant

Pleasant dug itself out of a first-quarter hole and pulled away a 34-17 win over Highland at Pleasant High on Sept. 8 in Ohio football action.

Highland showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 17-13 advantage over Pleasant as the first quarter ended.

The Spartans’ offense jumped in front for a 20-17 lead over the Fighting Scots at halftime.

Pleasant moved to a 27-17 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Spartans held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Highland and Pleasant squared off on Sept. 16, 2022 at Highland High School.

In recent action on Aug. 25, Pleasant faced off against Wynford and Highland took on Triway on Aug. 25 at Highland High School.

Ridgedale defense stifles Crestline

Defense dominated as Ridgedale pitched a 46-0 shutout of Crestline at Crestline High on Sept. 8 in Ohio football action.

The Rockets’ offense roared in front for a 32-0 lead over the Bulldogs at halftime.

Ridgedale pulled to a 46-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad could muster points in the first and fourth quarters.

Last season, Ridgedale and Crestline faced off on Sept. 24, 2022 at Crestline High School.

Recently on Aug. 25, Crestline squared off with Waynesfield-Goshen in a football game.

New Philadelphia shuts out Ashland

New Philadelphia’s defense throttled Ashland, resulting in a 28-0 shutout in Ohio high school football on Sept. 8.

New Philadelphia opened with a 14-0 advantage over Ashland through the first quarter.

Defense ruled the second and third quarters as New Philadelphia and Ashland were both scoreless.

The Quakers held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Last season, New Philadelphia and Ashland squared off on Sept. 9, 2022 at Ashland High School.

Recently on Aug. 25, Ashland squared off with Marion Harding in a football game.

Ontario scores early, pulls away from River Valley

Ontario controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 56-21 victory over River Valley in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 8.

The last time River Valley and Ontario played in a 48-34 game on Sept. 16, 2022.

In recent action on Aug. 25, Ontario faced off against Centerburg and River Valley took on Madison Comprehensive on Aug. 25 at River Valley High School.

Shelby prevails over Marion Harding

Shelby left no doubt on Friday, controlling Marion Harding from start to finish for a 45-14 victory for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 8.

Shelby moved in front of Marion Harding 24-14 to begin the second quarter.

Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.

Shelby steamrolled to a 38-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Whippets got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

The last time Shelby and Marion Harding played in a 33-3 game on Sept. 16, 2022.

In recent action on Aug. 25, Marion Harding faced off against Ashland and Shelby took on Lexington on Aug. 25 at Shelby High School.

Willard earns narrow win over Woodmore

Willard finally found a way to top Woodmore 35-30 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 8.

Willard opened with a 15-7 advantage over Woodmore through the first quarter.

The Crimson Flashes’ offense darted in front for a 21-10 lead over the Wildcats at halftime.

Willard moved to a 35-23 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Crimson Flashes enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Wildcats’ 7-0 advantage in the final quarter.

Carey allows no points against Wynford

A suffocating defense helped Carey handle Wynford 34-0 for an Ohio high school football victory at Carey High on Sept. 8.

Carey opened with a 7-0 advantage over Wynford through the first quarter.

The Blue Devils registered a 27-0 advantage at intermission over the Royals.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.

The Blue Devils held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

The last time Carey and Wynford played in a 42-0 game on Sept. 9, 2022.

In recent action on Aug. 25, Carey faced off against Galion and Wynford took on Pleasant on Aug. 25 at Wynford High School.

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