Danville tacks win on Mount Gilead
Danville clinched at least a share of the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference title, and kept its undefeated season alive, by handling Mount Gilead 53-20 on Friday night.
The Blue Devils, 9-0 overall, led 8-3 after the first-quarter and opened a 16-6 halftime advantage.
Danville really opened it up in the third period and owned a 38-13 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Blue Devils got the better of the final-quarter scoring, too, finishing the game in style with a 15-7 edge.
Danville will try to wrap up an undisputed KMAC crown and a perfect regular season in next week’s Devil-Dog game with ancient arch rival East Knox.
Last season, Danville and Mt Gilead faced off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Danville High School.
In recent action on Sept. 29, Mt Gilead faced off against Centerburg and Danville took on Cardington-Lincoln on Sept. 29 at Danville High School.
Fredericktown races in front to defeat Cardington-Lincoln
Fredericktown scored early and often in a 38-16 win over Cardington-Lincoln in Ohio high school football on Oct. 13.
The first quarter gave Fredericktown a 12-0 lead over Cardington-Lincoln.
The Freddies registered a 25-8 advantage at halftime over the Pirates.
Fredericktown stormed to a 38-16 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
The last time Fredericktown and Cardington-Lincoln played in a 44-28 game on Oct. 14, 2022.
In recent action on Sept. 29, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Danville and Fredericktown took on Loudonville on Sept. 29 at Fredericktown High School.
Super start fuels Galion’s victory over River Valley
Galion raced to a first-quarter lead and held on for a 42-35 win over River Valley in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 13.
Galion jumped in front of River Valley 28-14 to begin the second quarter.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.
River Valley showed its spirit while rallying to within 35-28 in the third quarter.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Galion and River Valley faced off on Oct. 21, 2022 at River Valley High School.
In recent action on Sept. 29, Galion faced off against Highland and River Valley took on Shelby on Sept. 29 at River Valley High School.
Northmor dominates Centerburg in convincing showing
Northmor recorded a big victory over Centerburg 48-7 on Oct. 13 in Ohio football.
Northmor jumped in front of Centerburg 21-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Golden Knights opened a lopsided 48-0 gap over the Trojans at the intermission.
Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
The Trojans rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Golden Knights skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
The last time Centerburg and Northmor played in a 49-13 game on Oct. 14, 2022.
In recent action on Sept. 29, Northmor faced off against East Knox and Centerburg took on Mt Gilead on Sept. 29 at Centerburg High School.
East Knox thwarts Loudonville’s quest
East Knox knocked off Loudonville 42-28 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 13.
East Knox jumped in front of Loudonville 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Bulldogs’ offense breathed fire in front for a 29-6 lead over the Red Birds at halftime.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the third quarter.
The Red Birds closed the lead with a 16-7 margin in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Loudonville and East Knox faced off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Loudonville High School.
In recent action on Sept. 29, East Knox faced off against Northmor and Loudonville took on Fredericktown on Sept. 29 at Fredericktown High School.
Lexington overcomes deficit to defeat Madison Comprehensive
Lexington fought to overcome a first-quarter deficit for a 31-21 win over Madison Comprehensive in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 13.
Madison Comprehensive started on steady ground by forging a 13-7 lead over Lexington at the end of the first quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.
Lexington broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 14-13 lead over Madison Comprehensive.
The Minutemen got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 17-8 edge.
Last season, Lexington and Madison Comprehensive squared off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Lexington High School.
In recent action on Sept. 29, Madison Comprehensive faced off against New Philadelphia and Lexington took on West Holmes on Sept. 29 at West Holmes High School.
Lucas darts by Fort Loramie
Lucas rolled past Fort Loramie for a comfortable 34-7 victory for an Ohio high school football victory at Lucas High on Oct. 13.
Neither squad could muster points in the first quarter.
The Cubs opened an immense 20-0 gap over the Redskins at halftime.
Lucas roared to a 33-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Cubs held on with a 1-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
The last time Fort Loramie and Lucas played in a 34-17 game on Oct. 14, 2022.
In recent action on Sept. 29, Lucas faced off against Lima Central Catholic and Fort Loramie took on St. Paul on Sept. 29 at Fort Loramie High School.
Mansfield Senior shuts out Mount Vernon
Mansfield’s defense throttled Mount Vernon, resulting in a 31-0 shutout at Mt. Vernon High on Oct. 13 in Ohio football action.
Mansfield jumped in front of Mount Vernon 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Tygers opened a mammoth 24-0 gap over the Yellow Jackets at halftime.
Mansfield Senior charged to a 31-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
The last time Mansfield and Mt Vernon played in a 35-0 game on Oct. 14, 2022.
Highland scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Clear Fork
Highland took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Clear Fork 21-11 on Oct. 13 in Ohio football action.
Highland jumped in front of Clear Fork 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Colts trimmed the margin to make it 14-3 at halftime.
The gap narrowed in the third quarter when Clear Fork made it 21-11.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Clear Fork and Highland faced off on Oct. 21, 2022 at Highland High School.
In recent action on Sept. 29, Clear Fork faced off against Marion Harding and Highland took on Galion on Sept. 29 at Galion High School.
West Holmes escapes close call with New Philadelphia
West Holmes posted a narrow 9-8 win over New Philadelphia in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 13.
The Knights opened a modest 3-0 gap over the Quakers at the intermission.
Defense ruled the first and third quarters as West Holmes and New Philadelphia were both scoreless.
The Quakers managed an 8-6 rally in the fourth quarter, yet the die was already cast.
Last season, West Holmes and New Philadelphia faced off on Oct. 14, 2022 at West Holmes High School.
In recent action on Sept. 29, New Philadelphia faced off against Madison Comprehensive and West Holmes took on Lexington on Sept. 29 at West Holmes High School.
North Baltimore allows no points against Crestline
A suffocating defense helped North Baltimore handle Crestline 39-0 on Oct. 13 in Ohio football.
The first quarter gave North Baltimore a 26-0 lead over Crestline.
Defense ruled the second quarter as the Tigers and the Bulldogs were both scoreless.
North Baltimore steamrolled to a 33-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Tigers held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
The last time North Baltimore and Crestline played in a 16-0 game on Aug. 26, 2022.
Recently on Sept. 29, Crestline squared off with Upper Scioto Valley in a football game.
Calvert shuts out Willard
Defense dominated as Calvert pitched a 41-0 shutout of Willard at Calvert High on Oct. 13 in Ohio football action.
In recent action on Sept. 29, Willard faced off against Hopewell-Loudon.
Columbian’s speedy start jolts Norwalk
Columbian took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Norwalk 44-7 during this Ohio football game on Oct. 13.
The first quarter gave Columbian a 20-0 lead over Norwalk.
The Tornadoes fought to a 44-7 halftime margin at the Truckers’ expense.
Both teams were shutout in the third and fourth quarters.
Last season, Columbian and Norwalk faced off on Oct. 21, 2022 at Columbian High School.
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