MOUNT VERNON — Four Knox County teams found the win column in Friday night’s high school football action.
Mount Vernon, Centerburg, East Knox and Fredericktown were each victorious.
Only games reported to the Scorestream app were included in this listing. Summaries were generated by Lede Ai.
Mount Vernon mauls Heath
Mount Vernon overpowered Heath with a dominating first-half performance on Friday night to earn a 31-13 win, its first victory of the season in front of a home crowd.
The Yellow Jackets roared to a 14-0 first-quarter lead, then opened a 24-0 halftime bulge.
Neither team scored in the third period.
The Bulldogs had a 13-7 advantage in the fourth quarter, but it was nowhere near enough.
Mount Vernon is 1-4, and will travel to Zanesville next week.
Heath falls to 1-4 and will bus to Johnstown on Friday night.
Centerburg darts past Loudonville with early burst
Centerburg rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 42-7 win over Loudonville in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 20.
Centerburg breathed fire in front of Loudonville 29-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Trojans fought to a 35-0 halftime margin at the Redbirds’ expense.
Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.
The Trojans and the Redbirds each scored in the final quarter.
Last season, Centerburg and Loudonville squared off on Sept. 15, 2023 at Centerburg High School.
In recent action on Sept. 6, Centerburg faced off against Worthington Christian.
Fredericktown grinds out close victory over Mt. Gilead
Fredericktown topped Mt. Gilead 14-12 in a tough tilt in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 20.
Mt. Gilead started on steady ground by forging a 12-6 lead over Fredericktown at the end of the first quarter.
The Freddies’ offense darted in front for a 14-12 lead over the Indians at the intermission.
Neither squad could muster points in the third and fourth quarters.
Last time Fredericktown and Mt Gilead played in a 26-7 game on Sept. 15, 2023.
In recent action on Sept. 6, Fredericktown faced off against Utica.
Galion Northmor races in front to defeat Danville
An early dose of momentum helped Galion Northmor to a 41-6 runaway past Danville on Sept. 20 in Ohio football.
Galion Northmor opened with a 13-0 advantage over Danville through the first quarter.
The Golden Knights registered a 34-0 advantage at halftime over the Blue Devils.
Galion Northmor roared to a 41-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last time Danville and Galion Northmor played in a 32-21 game on Sept. 15, 2023.
In recent action on Sept. 6, Galion Northmor faced off against Ashland Mapleton and Danville took on Bascom Hopewell-Loudon on Sept. 6 at Hopewell-Loudon Local High School.
East Knox dominates Cardington-Lincoln
East Knox unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Cardington-Lincoln 49-22 Friday on Sept. 20 in Ohio football action.
The first quarter gave East Knox a 21-6 lead over Cardington-Lincoln.
The Bulldogs opened a mammoth 41-6 gap over the Pirates at the intermission.
Cardington-Lincoln rallied in the third quarter by making it 49-22.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last season, East Knox and Cardington-Lincoln faced off on Sept. 15, 2023 at East Knox High School.
In recent action on Sept. 6, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Bucyrus and East Knox took on N. Robinson Col. Crawford on Sept. 6 at East Knox High School.
Ashland sprints past Maple Hts.
Ashland knocked off Maple Hts. 37-20 for an Ohio high school football victory at Ashland High on Sept. 20.
Ashland opened with a 14-0 advantage over Maple Hts. through the first quarter.
The Arrows’ offense steamrolled in front for a 21-0 lead over the Mustangs at halftime.
Ashland stormed to a 31-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Mustangs rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Arrows skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Recently on Sept. 7, Ashland squared off with Lexington in a football game.
Mansfield Sr. slips past New Philadelphia
Mansfield Sr. finally found a way to top New Philadelphia 20-19 in overtime in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 20.
Mansfield opened with a 7-0 advantage, but New Philadelphia responded for a 13-7 halftime margin.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.
Mansfield Senior tied the game in the fourth quarter at 13-13 to force overtime.
Each squad scored in the extra session, but the Tygers converted their extra point for the win.
Last season, Mansfield and New Philadelphia faced off on Sept. 15, 2023 at Mansfield High School.
In recent action on Sept. 6, Mansfield faced off against Cle. VASJ.
Sparta Highland scores early, pulls away from Marion Harding
Sparta Highland rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 28-9 win over Marion Harding at Harding High on Sept. 20 in Ohio football action.
Sparta Highland opened with a 14-0 advantage over Marion Harding through the first quarter.
The Fighting Scots’ offense darted in front for a 21-7 lead over the Presidents at the intermission.
Marion Harding showed its spirit while rallying to within 21-9 in the third quarter.
The Fighting Scots held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Sparta Highland and Marion Harding faced off on Sept. 15, 2023 at Highland High School.
In recent action on Sept. 6, Sparta Highland faced off against Coshocton.
Ontario earns solid win over Bellville Clear Fork
Ontario notched a win against Bellville Clear Fork 31-14 during this Ohio football game on Sept. 20.
Ontario moved in front of Bellville Clear Fork 17-6 to begin the second quarter.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.
Bellville Clear Fork rallied in the third quarter by making it 17-14.
The Warriors held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Ontario and Bellville Clear Fork squared off on Sept. 15, 2023 at Clear Fork High School.
In recent action on Sept. 6, Bellville Clear Fork faced off against Lexington.
Millersburg W. Holmes exhales after close call with Mansfield Madison
Millersburg W. Holmes posted a narrow 23-21 win over Mansfield Madison in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 20.
Millersburg W. Holmes opened with a 7-0 advantage over Mansfield Madison through the first quarter.
The Knights’ offense darted in front for a 14-7 lead over the Rams at halftime.
Mansfield Madison showed its teeth in the third quarter by rallying to within 20-14.
The Rams rallied with a 7-3 advantage in the fourth quarter. However, the Knights prevailed.
In recent action on Sept. 6, Millersburg W. Holmes faced off against Dover and Mansfield Madison took on Ontario on Sept. 6 at Madison Comprehensive High School.
Columbus Worthington Kilbourne posts win at Dublin Scioto’s expense 21-7
The Columbus Worthington Kilbourne Wolves defeated the Dublin Scioto Irish 21-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The Wolves and the Irish were deadlocked at 7-7 heading to the third quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the first and third quarters.
The Wolves held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Delaware Buckeye Valley overpowers Columbus Cols. Hamilton Twp. in thorough fashion 28-7
The Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons defeated the Columbus Cols. Hamilton Twp. Rangers 28-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Delaware Buckeye Valley a 7-0 lead over Columbus Cols. Hamilton Twp.
The Barons opened a colossal 21-0 gap over the Rangers at the intermission.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Delaware Buckeye Valley and Columbus Cols. Hamilton Twp. were both scoreless.
The Barons and the Rangers each scored in the fourth quarter.
Dresden Tri-Valley sets early tone to dominate New Lexington 41-14
The Dresden Tri-Valley Scotties defeated the New Lexington Panthers 41-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Dresden Tri-Valley a 20-0 lead over New Lexington.
The Scotties registered a 34-7 advantage at halftime over the Panthers.
Dresden Tri-Valley breathed fire to a 41-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Panthers closed the lead with a 7-0 margin in the final quarter.
Granville defense stifles Utica 44-0
The Granville Blue Aces defeated the Utica Redskins 44-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Granville breathed fire in front of Utica 20-0 to begin the second quarter.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren second and third quarters.
The Blue Aces held on with a 24-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Grove City prevails over Hilliard Darby 42-16
The Grove City Greyhounds defeated the Hilliard Darby Panthers 42-16 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Grove City moved in front of Hilliard Darby 14-7 to begin the second quarter.
The Greyhounds opened a thin 21-7 gap over the Panthers at the intermission.
Grove City breathed fire to a 35-16 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Greyhounds got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Hilliard Davidson defense stifles Marysville 43-0
The Hilliard Davidson Wildcats defeated the Marysville Monarchs 43-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Hilliard Davidson breathed fire in front of Marysville 21-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Wildcats fought to a 40-0 intermission margin at the Monarchs’ expense.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third quarter, as neither squad scored.
The Wildcats got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 3-0 edge.
Johnstown squeezes past Pataskala Watkins Memorial 28-21
The Johnstown Johnnies defeated the Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors 28-21 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.
The Johnnies fought to a 14-7 intermission margin at the Warriors’ expense.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the third quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Johnstown Northridge shuts out Zanesville 7-0
The Johnstown Northridge Vikings defeated the Zanesville Blue Devils 7-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The Vikings registered a 7-0 advantage at halftime over the Blue Devils.
Defense ruled the first, third and fourth quarters as the Vikings and the Blue Devils were both scoreless.
Lewis Center Olentangy defense stifles Westerville Cent. 33-0
The Lewis Center Olentangy Braves defeated the Westerville Cent. Warhawks 33-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Lewis Center Olentangy stormed in front of Westerville Cent. 19-0 to begin the second quarter.
Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.
Lewis Center Olentangy pulled to a 26-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Braves got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Lewis Center Olentangy Orange dominates Delaware Olentangy Berlin 35-7
The Lewis Center Olentangy Orange Pioneers defeated the Delaware Olentangy Berlin Bears 35-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Lewis Center Olentangy Orange darted in front of Delaware Olentangy Berlin 14-7 to begin the second quarter.
The Pioneers fought to a 21-7 intermission margin at the Bears’ expense.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.
The Pioneers held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
New Albany barely beats Hilliard Bradley 17-14
The New Albany Eagles defeated the Hilliard Bradley Jaguars 17-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Hilliard Bradley showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over New Albany as the first quarter ended.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and third quarters.
The Eagles pulled off a stirring 17-7 fourth quarter to trip the Jaguars.
Newark allows no points against Logan 55-0
The Newark Wildcats defeated the Logan Chieftains 55-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Newark a 21-0 lead over Logan.
The Wildcats fought to a 41-0 halftime margin at the Chieftains’ expense.
Newark pulled to a 55-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Newark Licking Valley sets early tone to dominate Newark Cath. 49-7
The Newark Licking Valley Panthers defeated the Newark Cath. Green Wave 49-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Newark Licking Valley moved in front of Newark Cath. 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Panthers registered a 28-0 advantage at halftime over the Green Wave.
Newark Licking Valley charged to a 42-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the final quarter.
Plain City Jonathan Alder allows no points against Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 34-0
The Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers defeated the Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan Raiders 34-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Plain City Jonathan Alder pulled in front of Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 27-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Pioneers registered a 34-0 advantage at intermission over the Raiders.
Defense ruled the third and fourth quarters as the Pioneers and the Raiders were both scoreless.
Powell Olentangy Liberty crushes Dublin Jerome 42-14
The Powell Olentangy Liberty Patriots defeated the Dublin Jerome Celtics 42-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Strong start sends Sunbury Big Walnut over Westerville S. 31-28
The Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles defeated the Westerville S. Wildcats 31-28 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Sunbury Big Walnut opened with a 14-0 advantage over Westerville S. through the first quarter.
The Wildcats showed their spirit while rallying to within 21-14 at halftime.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.
The Wildcats rallied with a 14-10 advantage in the fourth quarter. However, the Golden Eagles prevailed.
Cols. Upper Arlington defense stifles Grove City Cent. Crossing 36-0
The Cols. Upper Arlington Golden Bears defeated the Grove City Cent. Crossing Comets 36-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Cols. Upper Arlington a 15-0 lead over Grove City Cent. Crossing.
The Golden Bears registered a 22-0 advantage at halftime over the Comets.
Cols. Upper Arlington jumped to a 29-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Golden Bears held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Urbana darts past Richwood N. Union with early burst 24-6
The Urbana Hillclimbers defeated the Richwood N. Union Wildcats 24-6 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Urbana pulled in front of Richwood N. Union 17-0 to begin the second quarter.
Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.
Urbana stormed to a 24-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Wildcats enjoyed a 6-0 edge in the fourth quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Westerville N. thwarts Delaware Hayes’ quest 42-30
The Westerville N. Warriors defeated the Delaware Hayes Pacers 42-30 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.
The Warriors’ offense darted in front for a 28-21 lead over the Pacers at halftime.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 35-28.
The Warriors held on with a 7-2 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Zanesville Maysville grinds out close victory over Coshocton 20-13
The Zanesville Maysville Panthers defeated the Coshocton Redskins 20-13 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Zanesville Maysville and Coshocton settling for a 6-6 first-quarter knot.
Defense ruled the second quarter as the Panthers and the Redskins were both scoreless.
Zanesville Maysville darted in front of Coshocton 12-6 going into the fourth quarter.
The Panthers held on with an 8-7 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
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