MOUNT VERNON — Four of Knox County’s five high school football teams earned victories on Friday night, including Mount Vernon.
The Yellow Jackets rolled to their second straight win, while Danville, East Knox, and Centerburg also celebrated on Friday night.
Only games reported to the Scorestream app were included in this roundup. These summaries were generated by Lede Ai.
Mount Vernon defense stifles Zanesville
The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets defeated the Zanesville Blue Devils 37-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The Yellow Jackets took control from the start, racing to a 21-0 first-quarter lead, and maintained that bulge into halftime.
The Yellow Jackets added another touchdown in the third quarter, before scoring nine more points and triggering a running clock in the fourth period.
This marked the second consecutive victory for Mount Vernon, which pounded Heath last week.
The Yellow Jackets (2-4 overall) will host Watkins Memorial next week.
Canal Winchester overcomes deficit and Newark
The Canal Winchester Indians defeated the Newark Wildcats 31-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Newark showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Canal Winchester as the first quarter ended.
The Indians kept a 14-7 intermission margin at the Wildcats’ expense.
Canal Winchester jumped to a 21-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Indians held on with a 10-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Centerburg rides to cruise-control win over Cardington-Lincoln
The Centerburg Trojans defeated the Cardington-Lincoln Pirates 33-6 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Danville shuts out Loudonville
The Danville Blue Devils defeated the Loudonville Redbirds 22-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Danville an 8-0 lead over Loudonville.
Danville thundered to a 22-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren second and fourth quarters.
Delaware Buckeye Valley defense stifles Bexley
The Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons defeated the Cols. Bexley Lions 33-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Delaware Buckeye Valley opened with a 21-0 advantage over Cols. Bexley through the first quarter.
The Barons fought to a 23-0 intermission margin at the Lions’ expense.
Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.
The Barons held on with a 10-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Delaware Hayes carves slim margin over Worthington Kilbourne
The Delaware Hayes Pacers defeated the Columbus Worthington Kilbourne Wolves 35-27 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Delaware Hayes and Columbus Worthington Kilbourne settling for a 14-14 first-quarter knot.
Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Delaware Hayes and Columbus Worthington Kilbourne locked in a 21-21 stalemate.
The Pacers got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-6 edge.
Delaware Olentangy Berlin outlasts Hilliard Darby
The Delaware Olentangy Berlin Bears defeated the Hilliard Darby Panthers 31-13 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Delaware Olentangy Berlin opened with a 14-7 advantage over Hilliard Darby through the first quarter.
The Bears fought to a 21-13 halftime margin at the Panthers’ expense.
Delaware Olentangy Berlin jumped to a 24-13 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Bears got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Dresden Tri-Valley bests Zanesville Maysville
The Dresden Tri-Valley Scotties defeated the Zanesville Maysville Panthers 66-20 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Northmor collects victory over Fredericktown
The Galion Northmor Golden Knights defeated the Fredericktown Freddies 19-6 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Galion Northmor a 6-0 lead over Fredericktown.
The Golden Knights registered a 12-0 advantage at intermission over the Freddies.
Galion Northmor jumped to a 19-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Freddies rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Golden Knights skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Galloway Westland overpowers Dublin Scioto in thorough fashion
The Galloway Westland Cougars defeated the Dublin Scioto Irish 41-13 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Galloway Westland moved in front of Dublin Scioto 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Cougars registered a 28-7 advantage at intermission over the Irish.
Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
The Cougars got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 13-6 edge.
Granville thwarts Watkins Memorial’s quest
The Granville Blue Aces defeated the Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors 31-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
East Knox blanks Mt. Gilead
The Howard East Knox Bulldogs defeated the Mt. Gilead Indians 20-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
East Knox opened with a 13-0 advantage over Mt. Gilead through the first quarter.
The Bulldogs pulled to a 20-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second and fourth quarters, as neither squad scored.
Johnstown tacks win on Heath
The Johnstown Johnnies defeated the Heath Bulldogs 42-13 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Johnstown a 7-6 lead over Heath.
The Johnnies fought to a 21-6 intermission margin at the Bulldogs’ expense.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.
The Johnnies got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.
Northridge overcomes deficit and Newark Catholic
The Johnstown Northridge Vikings defeated the Newark Cath. Green Wave 42-20 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Newark Cath. started on steady ground by forging a 7-0 lead over Johnstown Northridge at the end of the first quarter.
The Vikings and the Green Wave battled to a standoff at 7-7 as the third quarter began.
Johnstown Northridge darted ahead of Newark Cath. 21-14 as the fourth quarter started.
The Vikings held on with a 21-6 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Lewis Center Olentangy Orange escapes close call with Hilliard Davidson
The Lewis Center Olentangy Orange Pioneers defeated the Hilliard Davidson Wildcats 21-14 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 Pioneers registered a 13-7 advantage at intermission over the Wildcats.
Hilliard Davidson moved ahead of Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 14-13 to start the fourth quarter.
The Pioneers rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Wildcats 8-0 in the last stanza for the victory.
Marion Pleasant outlasts Clear Fork to earn OT victory
The Marion Pleasant Spartans defeated the Bellville Clear Fork Colts 17-10 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Marion Pleasant a 3-0 lead over Bellville Clear Fork.
The scoreboard blinked a 3-3 tie, as the two teams turned toward the third quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.
Nothing was decided in the fourth quarter, with the Spartans and the Colts locked in a 10-10 stalemate.
Marion Pleasant got the better of the first overtime-period scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Marysville posts win at Dublin Jerome’s expense
The Marysville Monarchs defeated the Dublin Jerome Celtics 35-21 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Marysville darted in front of Dublin Jerome 21-14 to begin the second quarter.
Defense ruled the second quarter as the Monarchs and the Celtics were both scoreless.
Marysville moved to a 28-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Both teams scored evenly in the final quarter to make it 35-21.
An early bolt powers New Albany past Grove City
The New Albany Eagles defeated the Grove City Greyhounds 20-17 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
New Lexington routs Coshocton
The New Lexington Panthers defeated the Coshocton Redskins 51-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Neither squad could muster points in the first quarter.
The Panthers fought to a 29-7 halftime margin at the Redskins’ expense.
New Lexington thundered to a 44-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Panthers got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Licking Valley records thin win against Licking Hts.
The Newark Licking Valley Panthers defeated the Pataskala Licking Hts. Hornets 28-22 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Pataskala Licking Hts. showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 6-0 advantage over Newark Licking Valley as the first quarter ended.
The Panthers’ offense darted in front for a 14-6 lead over the Hornets at halftime.
The scene changed momentarily in the third quarter when Pataskala Licking Hts. got within 14-12.
The Panthers held on with a 14-10 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Pickerington North delivers statement win over Westerville Central
The Pickerington N. Panthers defeated the Westerville Cent. Warhawks 42-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Pickerington N. a 20-7 lead over Westerville Cent.
The Panthers registered a 21-7 advantage at halftime over the Warhawks.
Pickerington N. breathed fire to a 42-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Urbana comes up short in matchup with Plain City Jonathan Alder
The Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers defeated the Urbana Hillclimbers 21-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Plain City Jonathan Alder and Urbana settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.
The Pioneers registered a 14-7 advantage at halftime over the Hillclimbers.
Plain City Jonathan Alder darted to a 21-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Powell Olentangy Liberty overcomes Dublin Coffman in seat-squirming affair
The Powell Olentangy Liberty Patriots defeated the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks 19-15 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Both teams were shutout in the first quarter.
The Patriots registered a 12-7 advantage at halftime over the Shamrocks.
Dublin Coffman moved ahead of Powell Olentangy Liberty 15-12 to start the final quarter.
The Patriots rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Shamrocks 7-0 in the last stanza for the victory.
Richwood North Union allows no points against Springfield Springfield Shawnee
The Richwood N. Union Wildcats defeated the Springfield Spring. Shawnee Braves 6-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The Wildcats’ offense darted in front for a 6-0 lead over the Braves at the intermission.
Both teams were shutout in the first, third and fourth quarters.
Shelby dominates Highland
The Shelby Whippets defeated the Marengo Sparta Highland Fighting Scots 41-6 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The Whippets fought to a 27-6 halftime margin at the Fighting Scots’ expense.
Shelby thundered to a 41-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Defense ruled the first and fourth quarters as the Whippets and the Fighting Scots were both scoreless.
Sunbury Big Walnut overwhelms Franklin Hts.
The Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles defeated the Columbus Franklin Hts. Falcons 45-6 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Sunbury Big Walnut opened with a 31-6 advantage over Columbus Franklin Hts. through the first quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the second and third quarters.
The Golden Eagles held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Thornville Sheridan shuts out Warsaw River View
The Thornville Sheridan Generals defeated the Warsaw River View Black Bears 62-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Thornville Sheridan thundered in front of Warsaw River View 31-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Generals fought to a 52-0 intermission margin at the Black Bears’ expense.
Thornville Sheridan roared to a 55-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Generals got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Upper Arlington blanks Hilliard Bradley
The Cols. Upper Arlington Golden Bears defeated the Hilliard Bradley Jaguars 42-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Cols. Upper Arlington roared in front of Hilliard Bradley 21-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Golden Bears registered a 42-0 advantage at intermission over the Jaguars.
Both teams were shutout in the third and fourth quarters.
Utica silences Hebron Lakewood
The Utica Redskins defeated the Hebron Lakewood Lancers 44-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Westerville North shuts out Westerville South
The Westerville N. Warriors defeated the Westerville S. Wildcats 3-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren first, second and third quarters.
The Warriors got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 3-0 edge.
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