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East Knox's Dakota Cooper is surrounded by Centerburg defenders. Credit: Cheryl Splain

MOUNT VERNON — Listed below are Friday night’s high school football scores from the Mount Vernon region and beyond.

Only games reported to the Scorestream app were included in this listing. Game summaries were generated by Lede Ai.

Licking Valley bests Mt. Vernon

The Newark Licking Valley Panthers defeated the Mt. Vernon Yellow Jackets 48-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Newark Licking Valley darted in front of Mt. Vernon 14-6 to begin the second quarter.

The Panthers fought to a 28-6 intermission margin at the Yellow Jackets’ expense.

Newark Licking Valley jumped to a 42-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Panthers held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Bellefontaine takes down Plain City Jonathan Alder

The Bellefontaine Chieftains defeated the Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers 49-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

The first quarter gave Bellefontaine a 14-0 lead over Plain City Jonathan Alder.

The Chieftains fought to a 35-7 halftime margin at the Pioneers’ expense.

Bellefontaine stormed to a 49-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Bellville Clear Fork rides to cruise-control win over Marengo Sparta Highland

The Bellville Clear Fork Colts defeated the Marengo Sparta Highland Fighting Scots 41-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Bellville Clear Fork opened with a 27-0 advantage over Marengo Sparta Highland through the first quarter.

The Colts fought to a 41-7 halftime margin at the Fighting Scots’ expense.

Neither squad could muster points in the third and fourth quarters.

Centerburg tops Howard E. Knox

The Centerburg Trojans defeated the Howard E. Knox Bulldogs 40-6 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Centerburg opened with a 20-0 advantage over Howard E. Knox through the first quarter.

The Trojans opened an immense 27-6 gap over the Bulldogs at halftime.

Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.

The Trojans got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 13-0 edge.

Danville secures a win over Fredericktown

The Danville Blue Devils defeated the Fredericktown Freddies 31-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

The two teams dueled to an even start, with Danville and Fredericktown settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.

The Freddies darted a narrow margin over the Blue Devils as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.

Danville broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 23-14 lead over Fredericktown.

The Blue Devils got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-0 edge.

Delaware Olentangy Berlin scores early, pulls away from Marysville

The Delaware Olentangy Berlin Bears defeated the Marysville Monarchs 48-13 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Dresden Tri-Valley overcomes Thornville Sheridan

The Dresden Tri-Valley Scotties defeated the Thornville Sheridan Generals 21-9 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Dresden Tri-Valley opened with a 7-0 advantage over Thornville Sheridan through the first quarter.

The Generals tried to dig out of the hole by climbing within 7-3 at halftime.

Dresden Tri-Valley charged to a 21-3 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Generals managed a 6-0 rally in the fourth quarter, yet the die was already cast.

Gahanna Cols. Academy breaks out early to defeat Delaware Buckeye Valley

The Gahanna Cols. Academy Vikings defeated the Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons 20-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Gahanna Cols. Academy opened with a 20-7 advantage over Delaware Buckeye Valley through the first quarter.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren second and third quarters.

The Barons narrowed the gap 7-0 in the final quarter but it was too little, too late.

Galloway Westland takes advantage of early margin to defeat Delaware Hayes

The Galloway Westland Cougars defeated the Delaware Hayes Pacers 48-28 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Granville defense stifles Zanesville

The Granville Blue Aces defeated the Zanesville Blue Devils 45-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Granville steamrolled in front of Zanesville 25-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Blue Aces’ offense roared in front for a 32-0 lead over the Blue Devils at halftime.

Granville jumped to a 39-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Blue Aces got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.

Heath dominates Johnstown Northridge in convincing showing

The Heath Bulldogs defeated the Johnstown Northridge Vikings 50-22 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

The Bulldogs and the Vikings were deadlocked at 22-22 heading to the third quarter.

Heath roared over Johnstown Northridge 50-22 heading to the fourth quarter.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren first and fourth quarters.

Hilliard Darby delivers statement win over Thomas Worthington

The Hilliard Darby Panthers defeated the Thomas Worthington Cardinals 41-20 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Utica lets lead slip away in Johnstown’s victory

The Johnstown Johnnies defeated the Utica Redskins 28-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Utica showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Johnstown as the first quarter ended.

Neither team had the advantage with the score stuck at 7-7 as the third quarter started.

Johnstown darted to a 14-7 bulge over Utica as the fourth quarter began.

The Johnnies got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.

Lewis Center Olentangy’s initial push dashes Dublin Jerome’s hopes

The Lewis Center Olentangy Braves defeated the Dublin Jerome Celtics 42-34 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

The first quarter gave Lewis Center Olentangy a 14-0 lead over Dublin Jerome.

The Celtics didn’t give up, slicing the gap to 21-13 at the intermission.

Lewis Center Olentangy jumped to a 35-20 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Celtics closed the lead with a 14-7 margin in the final quarter.

Lewis Center Olentangy Orange overpowers Hilliard Bradley in thorough fashion

The Lewis Center Olentangy Orange Pioneers defeated the Hilliard Bradley Jaguars 35-10 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Lewis Center Olentangy Orange steamrolled in front of Hilliard Bradley 20-3 to begin the second quarter.

The Pioneers opened a lopsided 35-3 gap over the Jaguars at halftime.

Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.

The Pioneers maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 7-0 in the fourth quarter.

McConnelsville Morgan tacks win on Warsaw River View

The McConnelsville Morgan Raiders defeated the Warsaw River View Black Bears 62-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

McConnelsville Morgan steamrolled in front of Warsaw River View 34-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Raiders’ offense jumped in front for a 55-0 lead over the Black Bears at halftime.

Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.

Neither team could gain any advantage in the fourth quarter.

Mt. Gilead allows no points against Loudonville

The Mt. Gilead Indians defeated the Loudonville Redbirds 36-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

The first quarter gave Mt. Gilead a 14-0 lead over Loudonville.

The Indians fought to a 30-0 intermission margin at the Redbirds’ expense.

Mt. Gilead jumped to a 36-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Newark pockets slim win over Reynoldsburg

The Newark Wildcats defeated the Reynoldsburg Raiders 21-20 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Reynoldsburg showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Newark as the first quarter ended.

Through the early stages of the affair, the Raiders controlled the pace, taking a 20-7 lead into intermission.

Newark broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 21-20 lead over Reynoldsburg.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Newark Catholic scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Hebron Lakewood

The Newark Cath. Green Wave defeated the Hebron Lakewood Lancers 48-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

The first quarter gave Newark Cath. a 20-7 lead over Hebron Lakewood.

The Green Wave fought to a 34-7 intermission margin at the Lancers’ expense.

Newark Cath. pulled to a 48-7 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Green Wave maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 7-0 in the final quarter.

Pickerington N.’s speedy start jolts New Albany

The Pickerington N. Panthers defeated the New Albany Eagles 34-14 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Pickerington N. opened with a 14-0 advantage over New Albany through the first quarter.

The Panthers registered a 27-0 advantage at intermission over the Eagles.

Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.

The Eagles narrowed the gap 7-0 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.

Powell Olentangy Liberty dominates Hilliard Davidson

The Powell Olentangy Liberty Patriots defeated the Hilliard Davidson Wildcats 32-7 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

St. Paris Graham defense stifles Richwood N. Union

The St. Paris Graham Falcons defeated the Richwood N. Union Wildcats 38-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

The first quarter gave St. Paris Graham a 7-0 lead over Richwood N. Union.

The Falcons’ offense breathed fire in front for a 22-0 lead over the Wildcats at halftime.

St. Paris Graham steamrolled to a 29-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Falcons got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 9-0 edge.

Sunbury Big Walnut darts by Dublin Scioto

The Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles defeated the Dublin Scioto Irish 38-10 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Both teams were shutout in the first quarter.

The Golden Eagles opened a tight 24-10 gap over the Irish at halftime.

Sunbury Big Walnut roared to a 31-10 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Golden Eagles got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

Cols. Upper Arlington overwhelms Dublin Coffman

The Cols. Upper Arlington Golden Bears defeated the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks 38-13 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Cols. Upper Arlington moved in front of Dublin Coffman 7-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Golden Bears registered a 24-7 advantage at intermission over the Shamrocks.

Cols. Upper Arlington roared to a 31-7 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Golden Bears held on with a 7-6 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Westerville Cent. shuts out Grove City Cent. Crossing

The Westerville Cent. Warhawks defeated the Grove City Cent. Crossing Comets 25-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

The first quarter gave Westerville Cent. a 6-0 lead over Grove City Cent. Crossing.

Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.

Westerville Cent. darted to a 12-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Warhawks held on with a 13-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Columbus Worthington Kilbourne comes up short in matchup with Westerville N.

The Westerville N. Warriors defeated the Columbus Worthington Kilbourne Wolves 35-24 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Westerville S. denies Columbus Cols. Franklin Hts.’s challenge

The Westerville S. Wildcats defeated the Columbus Cols. Franklin Hts. Falcons 20-6 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

Westerville S. jumped in front of Columbus Cols. Franklin Hts. 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Wildcats fought to a 20-0 intermission margin at the Falcons’ expense.

Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.

The Wildcats chalked up this decision in spite of the Falcons’ spirited fourth-quarter performance.

Zanesville W. Muskingum allows no points against Coshocton

The Zanesville W. Muskingum Tornadoes defeated the Coshocton Redskins 44-0 in an Ohio high school football game on Friday.

The first quarter gave Zanesville W. Muskingum a 15-0 lead over Coshocton.

The Tornadoes registered a 30-0 advantage at intermission over the Redskins.

Defense ruled the third quarter as Zanesville W. Muskingum and Coshocton were both scoreless.

The Tornadoes held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

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