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OHSAA football scores for August 22, 2025 in Ohio high school sports.

Cardington-Lincoln builds initial momentum to defeat Bucyrus Wynford

Cardington-Lincoln broke on top and refused to fold in holding off Bucyrus Wynford 32-27 on Aug. 22 in Ohio football action.

Cardington-Lincoln moved in front of Bucyrus Wynford 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Royals rallied in the second quarter by making it 14-6.

The dynamic altered in the third quarter as Bucyrus Wynford inched back to a 32-27 deficit.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Centerburg shuts out Utica

Defense dominated as Centerburg pitched a 34-0 shutout of Utica in Ohio high school football on Aug. 22.

Centerburg jumped in front of Utica 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Trojans registered a 20-0 advantage at halftime over the Redskins.

Centerburg thundered to a 34-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Sunbury Big Walnut lets lead slip away in Cols. Bishop Watterson’s victory

Cols. Bishop Watterson overcame a spirited challenge and rallied for a 37-15 win against Sunbury Big Walnut in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.

Sunbury Big Walnut started on steady ground by forging a 15-14 lead over Cols. Bishop Watterson at the end of the first quarter.

Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.

Cols. Bishop Watterson broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 30-15 lead over Sunbury Big Walnut.

The Eagles held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Cols. DeSales carves slim margin over Delaware Olentangy Berlin

Cols. DeSales topped Delaware Olentangy Berlin 14-13 in a tough tilt at St. Francis Desales High on Aug. 22 in Ohio football action.

Cols. DeSales darted in front of Delaware Olentangy Berlin 7-3 to begin the second quarter.

Defense ruled the second quarter as the Stallions and the Bears were both scoreless.

Delaware Olentangy Berlin moved ahead of Cols. DeSales 10-7 to start the fourth quarter.

The Stallions rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Bears 7-3 in the last stanza for the victory.

Worthington Kilbourne barely beats Pataskala Watkins Memorial

Worthington Kilbourne finally found a way to top Pataskala Watkins Memorial 31-23 for an Ohio high school football victory at Worthington Kilbourne High on Aug. 22.

Pataskala Watkins Memorial showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 10-7 advantage over Worthington Kilbourne as the first quarter ended.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second quarter, as neither squad scored.

Worthington Kilbourne broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 24-17 lead over Pataskala Watkins Memorial.

The Wolves got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-6 edge.

Danville overpowers Worthington Christian in thorough fashion

Danville left no doubt on Friday, controlling Worthington Christian from start to finish for a 35-13 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.

Danville moved in front of Worthington Christian 8-7 to begin the second quarter.

The Blue Devils fought to a 22-13 intermission margin at the Warriors’ expense.

Danville jumped to a 28-13 lead heading into the final quarter.

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

Last season, Danville and Worthington Christian faced off on Aug. 23, 2024 at Danville High School.

Delaware Buckeye Valley dominates Hayes

Delaware Buckeye Valley dismissed Hayes by a 28-7 count in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.

The first quarter gave Delaware Buckeye Valley a 7-0 lead over Hayes.

The Barons’ offense darted in front for a 14-0 lead over the Pacers at the intermission.

Delaware Buckeye Valley jumped to a 28-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Pacers outpointed the Barons 7-0 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

Philo carves slim margin over Heath

Philo topped Heath 26-21 in a tough tilt at Heath High on Aug. 22 in Ohio football action.

The start wasn’t the problem for Heath, as it began with an 8-7 edge over Philo through the end of the first quarter.

The Bulldogs got the better of the action throughout the first half, owning a 15-7 margin over the Electrics at halftime.

Philo broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 19-15 lead over Heath.

The Electrics held on with a 7-6 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Fredericktown outlasts Sparta Highland

Fredericktown collected a solid win over Sparta Highland in a 21-6 verdict during this Ohio football game on Aug. 22.

The Freddies’ offense jumped in front for a 21-0 lead over the Fighting Scots at the intermission.

Defense ruled the first and third quarters as Fredericktown and Sparta Highland were both scoreless.

The Fighting Scots managed a 6-0 rally in the final quarter, yet the die was already cast.

Last season, Fredericktown and Sparta Highland faced off on Aug. 23, 2024 at Highland High School.

Granville overcomes Cols. Marion-Franklin

Granville grabbed a 27-12 victory at the expense of Cols. Marion-Franklin in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.

Harrod Allen E. grinds out close victory over Newark Cath.

Harrod Allen E. finally found a way to top Newark Cath. 29-26 at Allen East High on Aug. 22 in Ohio football action.

Harrod Allen E. jumped in front of Newark Cath. 14-7 to begin the second quarter.

Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.

Newark Cath. took the lead 19-14 to start the final quarter.

It took a 15-7 rally, but the Mustangs were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the final quarter.

Johnstown scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Zanesville

Johnstown controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 70-26 victory over Zanesville for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 22.

Johnstown Northridge escapes close call with Howard E. Knox

Johnstown Northridge posted a narrow 25-24 win over Howard E. Knox on Aug. 22 in Ohio football.

Last season, Johnstown Northridge and Howard E. Knox faced off on Aug. 23, 2024 at Northridge High School.

Lexington claims victory against Ontario

Lexington collected a solid win over Ontario in a 36-16 verdict for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 22.

Lexington opened with a 13-6 advantage over Ontario through the first quarter.

The roles reversed in the second quarter as the Warriors fought to 22-16.

Lexington darted to a 29-16 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Minutemen got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

Last time Ontario and Lexington played in a 31-14 game on Aug. 23, 2024.

Loudonville allows no points against Ashland Mapleton

A suffocating defense helped Loudonville handle Ashland Mapleton 60-0 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.

Loudonville opened with a 14-0 advantage over Ashland Mapleton through the first quarter.

The Redbirds’ offense roared in front for a 42-0 lead over the Mounties at halftime.

Loudonville thundered to a 60-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Newark tops Pataskala Licking Hts.

Newark earned a convincing 56-21 win over Pataskala Licking Hts. in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 22.

Newark stormed in front of Pataskala Licking Hts. 21-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Wildcats fought to a 42-0 halftime margin at the Hornets’ expense.

Pataskala Licking Hts. drew within 42-15 in the third quarter.

The Wildcats held on with a 14-6 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Newark Licking Valley tacks win on Thornville Sheridan

Newark Licking Valley dominated from start to finish in an imposing 28-6 win over Thornville Sheridan during this Ohio football game on Aug. 22.

The first quarter gave Newark Licking Valley a 7-0 lead over Thornville Sheridan.

The Panthers opened a small 14-6 gap over the Generals at the intermission.

Newark Licking Valley darted to a 21-6 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Panthers got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

Sugarcreek Garaway allows no points against Warsaw River View

Defense dominated as Sugarcreek Garaway pitched a 46-0 shutout of Warsaw River View in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.

Sugarcreek Garaway breathed fire in front of Warsaw River View 34-0 to begin the second quarter.

Defense ruled the second quarter as the Pirates and the Black Bears were both scoreless.

Sugarcreek Garaway pulled to a 40-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Pirates got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.

W. Lafayette Ridgewood defeats Coshocton

W. Lafayette Ridgewood earned a convincing 31-7 win over Coshocton in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first quarter.

The Generals registered a 21-0 advantage at halftime over the Redskins.

W. Lafayette Ridgewood roared to a 28-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Generals chalked up this decision in spite of the Redskins’ spirited final-quarter performance.

Zanesville Maysville outlasts New Concord John Glenn to earn OT victory

Zanesville Maysville took full advantage of overtime to defeat New Concord John Glenn 20-19 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.

Neither squad could muster points in the first quarter.

The scoreboard showed the Little Muskies with a 13-0 lead over the Panthers heading into the second quarter.

New Concord John Glenn jumped a tight margin over Zanesville Maysville as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.

Nothing was decided in the fourth quarter, with the Panthers and the Little Muskies locked in a 13-13 stalemate.

Zanesville Maysville got the better of the first overtime-period scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-6 edge.

Zanesville Rosecrans delivers statement win over Beachwood

Zanesville Rosecrans earned a convincing 42-8 win over Beachwood on Aug. 22 in Ohio football action.

The Bishops’ offense charged in front for a 34-0 lead over the Bison at the intermission.

Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.

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

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