MOUNT VERNON — Listed below are Friday night’s Mount Vernon-area high school football results.
Only scores reported to the Scorestream app were included in this roundup. Game summaries were generated by LedeAi.
Watkins Memorial tops Mount Vernon in extra frame
The Watkins Memorial Warriors defeated the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets 27-21 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Pataskala Watkins Memorial jumped in front of Mount Vernon 7-3 to begin the second quarter.
The Warriors opened a small 21-6 gap over the Yellow Jackets at halftime.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Watkins Memorial and Mount Vernon locked in a 21-21 stalemate.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren fourth quarter.
Watkins Memorial held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the first overtime period.
Cardington-Lincoln lets lead slip away in Danville’s victory
Cardington-Lincoln dented the scoreboard first, but Danville responded to earn a 34-8 decision in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 4.
Cardington-Lincoln showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out an 8-6 advantage over Danville as the first quarter ended.
The Blue Devils’ offense pulled in front for a 26-8 lead over the Pirates at the intermission.
Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
The Blue Devils held on with an 8-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last time Danville and Cardington-Lincoln played in a 61-21 game on Sept. 29, 2023.
In recent action on Sept. 20, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Howard E. Knox and Danville took on Galion Northmor on Sept. 20 at Northmor High School.
Centerburg dominates Mt. Gilead
Centerburg dismissed Mt. Gilead by a 46-14 count in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 4.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first quarter.
The Trojans registered a 20-6 advantage at halftime over the Indians.
Centerburg pulled to a 40-14 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Trojans got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.
Last time Centerburg and Mt Gilead played in a 28-11 game on Sept. 29, 2023.
In recent action on Sept. 20, Mt Gilead faced off against Fredericktown and Centerburg took on Loudonville on Sept. 20 at Loudonville High School.
Fredericktown bests Loudonville
Fredericktown dismissed Loudonville by a 39-14 count for an Ohio high school football victory at Loudonville High on Oct. 4.
Fredericktown opened with a 20-7 advantage over Loudonville through the first quarter.
Defense ruled the second quarter as the Freddies and the Redbirds were both scoreless.
Fredericktown charged to a 33-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Redbirds enjoyed a 7-6 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Last season, Fredericktown and Loudonville squared off on Sept. 29, 2023 at Fredericktown High School.
In recent action on Sept. 20, Loudonville faced off against Centerburg and Fredericktown took on Mt Gilead on Sept. 20 at Fredericktown High School.
Clear Fork escapes close call with Marion Harding
Bellville Clear Fork posted a narrow 14-13 win over Marion Harding in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 4.
The first quarter gave Bellville Clear Fork a 7-0 lead over Marion Harding.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Bellville Clear Fork and Marion Harding locked in a 7-7 stalemate.
The Colts got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-6 edge.
Last time Marion Harding and Bellville Clear Fork played in a 35-7 game on Sept. 29, 2023.
In recent action on Sept. 20, Marion Harding faced off against Sparta Highland and Bellville Clear Fork took on Ontario on Sept. 20 at Ontario High School.
Northmor defense stifles East Knox
Defense dominated as Galion Northmor pitched a 42-0 shutout of Howard E. Knox on Oct. 4 in Ohio football.
Galion Northmor opened with a 7-0 advantage over Howard E. Knox through the first quarter.
The Golden Knights opened a lopsided 28-0 gap over the Bulldogs at the intermission.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third quarter, as neither squad scored.
The Golden Knights held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last time Galion Northmor and Howard E. Knox played in a 27-6 game on Sept. 29, 2023.
In recent action on Sept. 20, Howard E. Knox faced off against Cardington-Lincoln and Galion Northmor took on Danville on Sept. 20 at Northmor High School.
Highland overcomes Galion in seat-squirming affair
Highland topped Galion 24-21 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 4.
The first quarter gave Highland a 14-7 lead over Galion.
The Fighting Scots registered a 21-7 advantage at halftime over the Tigers.
Galion responded in the third quarter by cutting the margin to 24-14.
The Tigers enjoyed a 7-0 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Last season, Galion and Highland squared off on Sept. 29, 2023 at Galion High School.
Recently on Sept. 20, Highland squared off with Marion Harding in a football game.
Utica races in front to defeat Newark Catholic
The Utica Redskins defeated the Newark Catholic Green Wave 33-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Utica moved in front of Newark Catholic 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
Defense ruled the second and third quarters as Utica and Newark Cath. were both scoreless.
The Redskins got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 19-7 edge.
Meadowbrook survives for narrow win over Coshocton
The Byesville Meadowbrook Colts defeated the Coshocton Redskins 36-27 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Coshocton showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-7 advantage over Byesville Meadowbrook as the first quarter ended.
The Colts kept a 36-27 halftime margin at the Redskins’ expense.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren third and fourth quarters.
Bascom Hopewell-Loudon defense stifles Willard
A suffocating defense helped Bascom Hopewell-Loudon handle Willard 56-0 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 4.
The first quarter gave Bascom Hopewell-Loudon a 26-0 lead over Willard.
The Chieftains opened a monstrous 44-0 gap over the Crimson Flashes at the intermission.
Bascom Hopewell-Loudon thundered to a 56-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon and Willard squared off on Sept. 29, 2023 at Willard High School.
Franklin Hts. pushes over Dublin Scioto
The Franklin Hts. Falcons defeated the Dublin Scioto Irish 34-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Franklin Hts. jumped in front of Dublin Scioto 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
Defense ruled the second quarter as the Falcons and the Irish were both scoreless.
Franklin Hts. steamrolled to a 27-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Falcons enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Irish’s 14-7 advantage in the final quarter.
Buckeye Valley tops St. Charles
The Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons defeated the Columbus St. Charles Cardinals 31-13 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Delaware Hayes earns stressful win over Westerville South
The Delaware Hayes Pacers defeated the Westerville South Wildcats 24-21 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Neither squad could claim an advantage as the scoreboard showed a 14-14 standstill heading to the third quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the first and third quarters.
The Pacers got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 10-7 edge.
Olentangy Berlin dominates Thomas Worthington
The Olentangy Berlin Bears defeated the Thomas Worthington Cardinals 43-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Olentangy Berlin a 13-7 lead over Thomas Worthington.
The Bears registered a 26-7 advantage at intermission over the Cardinals.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 33-14.
The Bears held on with a 10-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Dresden Tri-Valley shuts out Warsaw River View
The Dresden Tri-Valley Scotties defeated the Warsaw River View Black Bears 65-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Dresden Tri-Valley jumped in front of Warsaw River View 34-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Scotties opened a mammoth 41-0 gap over the Black Bears at halftime.
Dresden Tri-Valley steamrolled to a 48-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Scotties held on with a 17-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Dublin Jerome rides to cruise-control win over Hilliard Darby
The Dublin Jerome Celtics defeated the Hilliard Darby Panthers 35-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled evenly to a 7-7 tie through the first quarter.
The second quarter began with neither team in charge at a 14-14 deadlock.
Dublin Jerome took control in the third quarter with a 21-14 advantage over Hilliard Darby.
The Celtics got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.
Gahanna Lincoln crushes New Albany
The Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions defeated the New Albany Eagles 41-6 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Gahanna Lincoln jumped in front of New Albany 21-6 to begin the second quarter.
The Golden Lions’ offense thundered in front for a 34-6 lead over the Eagles at halftime.
Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
The Golden Lions held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Galloway Westland thwarts Westerville North’s quest
The Galloway Westland Cougars defeated the Westerville North Warriors 34-21 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Galloway Westland a 17-14 lead over Westerville North.
The Cougars’ offense moved in front for a 24-21 lead over the Warriors at the intermission.
Galloway Westland darted to a 31-21 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Cougars held on with a 3-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Granville allows no points from Licking Hts.
The Granville Blue Aces defeated the Licking Hts. Hornets 21-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Granville jumped in front of Pataskala Licking Hts. 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
Granville thundered to a 21-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the second and fourth quarters.
Grove City shuts out Westerville Central
The Grove City Greyhounds defeated the Westerville Central Warhawks 35-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Grove City opened with a 7-0 advantage over Westerville Central through the first quarter.
The Greyhounds registered a 28-0 advantage at intermission over the Warhawks.
Grove City jumped to a 35-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Hilliard Davidson takes advantage of early margin to defeat Hilliard Bradley
The Hilliard Davidson Wildcats defeated the Hilliard Bradley Jaguars 45-13 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Johnstown shuts out Northridge
The Johnstown Johnnies defeated the Johnstown Northridge Vikings 28-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Johnstown darted in front of Johnstown Northridge 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.
Johnstown breathed fire to a 21-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Johnnies got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Lewis Center Olentangy sprints past Marysville
The Lewis Center Olentangy Braves defeated the Marysville Monarchs 31-15 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Lewis Center Olentangy moved in front of Marysville 17-7 to begin the second quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.
Lewis Center Olentangy pulled to a 31-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Monarchs outpointed the Braves 8-0 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Olentangy Orange exhales after close call with Dublin Coffman
The Lewis Center Olentangy Orange Pioneers defeated the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks 27-20 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Dublin Coffman showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 13-7 advantage over Lewis Center Olentangy Orange as the first quarter ended.
Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.
Lewis Center Olentangy Orange broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 27-13 lead over Dublin Coffman.
The Shamrocks rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Pioneers skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
London shuts out Plain City Jonathan Alder
The London Red Raiders defeated the Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers 49-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
London opened with a 14-0 advantage over Plain City Jonathan Alder through the first quarter.
The Red Raiders registered a 28-0 advantage at halftime over the Pioneers.
London breathed fire to a 35-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Red Raiders held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Licking Valley defense stifles Zanesville
The Licking Valley Panthers defeated the Zanesville Blue Devils 35-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The first quarter gave Licking Valley a 28-0 lead over Zanesville.
The Panthers fought to a 35-0 halftime margin at the Blue Devils’ expense.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third and fourth quarters, as neither squad scored.
Lexington grinds out close victory over Millersburg W. Holmes
Lexington finally found a way to top Millersburg W. Holmes 19-13 in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 4.
The Minutemen opened a slim 7-6 gap over the Knights at the intermission.
Lexington jumped to a 19-13 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first and fourth quarters.
Last time Millersburg W. Holmes and Lexington played in a 62-28 game on Sept. 29, 2023.
New Philadelphia thwarts Mansfield Madison’s quest
New Philadelphia knocked off Mansfield Madison 35-21 at New Philadelphia High on Oct. 4 in Ohio football action.
New Philadelphia darted in front of Mansfield Madison 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.
New Philadelphia pulled to a 28-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Quakers chalked up this decision in spite of the Rams’ spirited fourth-quarter performance.
Last time New Philadelphia and Mansfield Madison played in a 21-10 game on Sept. 29, 2023.
Recently on Sept. 20, New Philadelphia squared off with Mansfield in a football game.
Ontario overwhelms Marion Pleasant
Ontario controlled the action to earn an impressive 35-14 win against Marion Pleasant in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 4.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.
The Warriors fought to a 14-7 halftime margin at the Spartans’ expense.
Ontario stormed to a 35-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Spartans enjoyed a 7-0 edge in the fourth quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Last season, Ontario and Marion Pleasant squared off on Sept. 29, 2023 at Ontario High School.
In recent action on Sept. 20, Ontario faced off against Bellville Clear Fork.
Shelby rides to cruise-control win over Caledonia River Valley
Shelby unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Caledonia River Valley 55-21 Friday during this Ohio football game on Oct. 4.
Shelby opened with a 14-7 advantage over Caledonia River Valley through the first quarter.
The Whippets fought to a 42-14 intermission margin at the Vikings’ expense.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 49-21.
The Whippets got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.
Last time Caledonia River Valley and Shelby played in a 28-24 game on Sept. 29, 2023.
Pickerington Central darts past Newark with early burst
The Pickerington Central Tigers defeated the Newark Wildcats 44-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Pickerington Central jumped in front of Newark 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Tigers’ offense steamrolled in front for a 35-0 lead over the Wildcats at the intermission.
Pickerington Central charged to a 44-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Wildcats rallied with a 7-0 advantage in the final quarter. However, the Tigers prevailed.
Springfield NW grinds out close victory over Richwood North Union
The Springfield NW Warriors defeated the North Union Wildcats 9-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled evenly to a 7-7 tie through the first quarter.
Springfield Spring. NW jumped ahead of Richwood N. Union 9-7 as the final quarter started.
Neither defense permitted points in the second and fourth quarters.
Big Walnut shuts out Columbus Worthington Kilbourne
The Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles defeated the Columbus Worthington Kilbourne Wolves 31-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
Sunbury Big Walnut jumped in front of Columbus Worthington Kilbourne 21-0 to begin the second quarter.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second quarter, as neither squad scored.
Sunbury Big Walnut pulled to a 28-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Golden Eagles held on with a 3-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Upper Arlington earns stressful win over Olentangy Liberty
The Upper Arlington Golden Bears defeated the Powell Olentangy Liberty Patriots 31-28 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.
The start wasn’t the problem for Olentangy Liberty, as it began with a 7-0 edge over Upper Arlington through the end of the first quarter.
Had this been a prize fight, the Patriots would’ve earned the judge’s decision at halftime, with a 21-7 lead on the Golden Bears.
Olentangy Liberty had a 21-16 edge on Upper Arlington at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
The Golden Bears fought back from a fourth-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Patriots.
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