Hopewell-Loudon dominates Willard
Hopewell-Loudon recorded a big victory over Willard 72-33 in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 29.
Hopewell-Loudon opened with a 16-13 advantage over Willard through the first quarter.
The Chieftains’ offense jumped in front for a 32-26 lead over the Crimson Flashes at the intermission.
Hopewell-Loudon charged to a 66-33 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Chieftains got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.
River Valley escapes close call with Shelby
River Valley finally found a way to top Shelby 28-24 on Sept. 29 in Ohio football action.
River Valley jumped in front of Shelby 14-7 to begin the second quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.
Shelby moved ahead of River Valley 17-14 to start the final quarter.
The Vikings fought back from a final-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Whippets.
Last season, Shelby and River Valley faced off on Oct. 7, 2022 at Shelby High School.
Mt. Gilead comes up short in matchup with Centerburg
Centerburg handed Mt. Gilead a tough 28-11 loss for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 29.
Centerburg moved in front of Mt. Gilead 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Indians stemmed the tide in the second quarter by closing the gap to 7-3.
Centerburg jumped to a 21-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Indians narrowed the gap 8-7 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.
Last season, Centerburg and Mt Gilead squared off on Sept. 30, 2022 at Mt Gilead High School.
In recent action on Sept. 15, Centerburg faced off against Loudonville and Mt Gilead took on Fredericktown on Sept. 15 at Mt Gilead High School.
Danville races in front to defeat Cardington-Lincoln
Danville took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Cardington-Lincoln 61-21 in Ohio high school football on Sept. 29.
Danville pulled in front of Cardington-Lincoln 32-8 to begin the second quarter.
The Blue Devils registered a 54-14 advantage at intermission over the Pirates.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third quarter.
The Blue Devils and the Pirates each scored in the final quarter.
Last season, Danville and Cardington-Lincoln faced off on Sept. 30, 2022 at Cardington High School.
In recent action on Sept. 15, Danville faced off against Northmor and Cardington-Lincoln took on East Knox on Sept. 15 at East Knox High School.
Fort Loramie earns narrow win over St. Paul
Fort Loramie posted a narrow 35-28 win over St. Paul for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 29.
The first quarter gave Fort Loramie a 7-6 lead over St. Paul.
The Redskins fought to a 14-6 halftime margin at the Flyers’ expense.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.
The Flyers rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Redskins skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Fredericktown darts past Loudonville with early burst
Fredericktown scored early and often in a 28-14 win over Loudonville in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 29.
Fredericktown opened with a 14-0 advantage over Loudonville through the first quarter.
Momentum turned in the second quarter as the Red Birds climbed back to within 14-7.
Fredericktown jumped to a 20-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Freddies got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-7 edge.
The last time Loudonville and Fredericktown played in a 38-35 game on Sept. 30, 2022.
In recent action on Sept. 15, Fredericktown faced off against Mt Gilead and Loudonville took on Centerburg on Sept. 15 at Centerburg High School.
Galion pockets slim win over Highland
Galion topped Highland 23-21 in a tough tilt on Sept. 29 in Ohio football.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.
The Tigers opened a narrow 20-14 gap over the Fighting Scots at the intermission.
The roles reversed in the third quarter as Highland fought to within 23-21.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
The last time Highland and Galion played in a 35-21 game on Oct. 7, 2022.
In recent action on Sept. 15, Highland faced off against Marion Harding.
Northmor races in front to defeat East Knox
Northmor took control early and methodically pulled away to beat East Knox 27-6 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 29.
The first quarter gave Northmor a 14-0 lead over East Knox.
The Golden Knights registered a 17-0 advantage at halftime over the Bulldogs.
East Knox showed its teeth in the third quarter by rallying to within 20-6.
The Golden Knights got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Last season, Northmor and East Knox squared off on Sept. 30, 2022 at East Knox High School.
In recent action on Sept. 15, Northmor faced off against Danville and East Knox took on Cardington-Lincoln on Sept. 15 at East Knox High School.
Lima Central Catholic overcomes Lucas in seat-squirming affair
Lima Central Catholic finally found a way to top Lucas 34-27 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 29.
Lucas started on steady ground by forging a 14-6 lead over Lima Central Catholic at the end of the first quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.
Lima Central Catholic broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 26-20 lead over Lucas.
The Thunderbirds got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-7 edge.
Last season, Lima Central Catholic and Lucas faced off on Sept. 30, 2022 at Lucas High School.
Marion Harding prevails over Clear Fork
Marion Harding left no doubt on Friday, controlling Clear Fork from start to finish for a 35-7 victory in Ohio high school football on Sept. 29.
The Presidents opened a tight 14-0 gap over the Colts at the intermission.
Marion Harding pulled to a 35-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Both teams were shutout in the first and fourth quarters.
The last time Clear Fork and Marion Harding played in a 35-0 game on Oct. 7, 2022.
In recent action on Sept. 15, Clear Fork faced off against Ontario and Marion Harding took on Highland on Sept. 15 at Highland High School.
Upper Scioto Valley shuts out Crestline
Upper Scioto Valley’s defense throttled Crestline, resulting in an 81-0 shutout on Sept. 29 in Ohio football action.
Last season, Upper Scioto Valley and Crestline squared off on Sept. 16, 2022 at Upper Scioto Valley High School.
In recent action on Sept. 15, Crestline faced off against Ridgemont.
West Holmes overcomes deficit and Lexington
West Holmes rallied from behind to knock off Lexington for a 62-28 verdict on Sept. 29 in Ohio football.
Lexington started on steady ground by forging a 14-7 lead over West Holmes at the end of the first quarter.
The Knights’ offense jumped in front for a 35-21 lead over the Minutemen at the intermission.
West Holmes stormed to a 49-21 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Knights held on with a 13-7 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last season, West Holmes and Lexington squared off on Sept. 30, 2022 at Lexington High School.
New Philadelphia overcomes deficit and Madison Comprehensive
New Philadelphia dug itself out of a first-quarter hole and pulled away a 21-10 win over Madison Comprehensive in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 29.
The start wasn’t the problem for Madison Comprehensive, as it began with a 7-6 edge over New Philadelphia through the end of the first quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.
New Philadelphia broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 14-10 lead over Madison Comprehensive.
The Quakers held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
The last time New Philadelphia and Madison Comprehensive played in a 21-0 game on Sept. 30, 2022.
Recently on Sept. 15, New Philadelphia squared off with Mansfield in a football game.
Ontario delivers statement win over Pleasant
Ontario dismissed Pleasant by a 45-14 count for an Ohio high school football victory at Ontario High on Sept. 29.
Ontario darted in front of Pleasant 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Warriors registered a 21-0 advantage at halftime over the Spartans.
Ontario jumped to a 38-14 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Warriors held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Ontario and Pleasant faced off on Oct. 7, 2022 at Pleasant High School.
Recently on Sept. 15, Ontario squared off with Clear Fork in a football game.
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