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.

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