aerial view of football field in daylight
This aerial view shows the football field at Mount Vernon High School.

Mt. Vernon knocks off Newark

Mt. Vernon broke to an early lead and topped Newark 24-7 for an Ohio high school football victory at Newark High on Aug. 29.

The first quarter gave Mt. Vernon a 12-0 lead over Newark.

The Yellow Jackets opened a towering 18-0 gap over the Wildcats at halftime.

Newark clawed to within 24-7 through the third quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Bellville Clear Fork defense stifles Zanesville

Bellville Clear Fork’s defense throttled Zanesville, resulting in a 39-0 shutout in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 29.

The first quarter gave Bellville Clear Fork a 12-0 lead over Zanesville.

The Colts’ offense charged in front for a 25-0 lead over the Blue Devils at halftime.

Bellville Clear Fork roared to a 39-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Beverly Ft. Frye defeats Zanesville W. Muskingum

Beverly Ft. Frye left no doubt on Friday, controlling Zanesville W. Muskingum from start to finish for a 36-7 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 29.

Beverly Ft. Frye darted in front of Zanesville W. Muskingum 22-7 to begin the second quarter.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and third quarters.

The Cadets held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

In recent action on Aug. 21, Zanesville W. Muskingum faced off against Hebron Lakewood.

Wynford earns solid win over East Knox

Bucyrus Wynford eventually beat Howard E. Knox 28-12 for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 29.

The first quarter gave Bucyrus Wynford a 6-0 lead over Howard E. Knox.

The Royals fought to a 14-6 intermission margin at the Bulldogs’ expense.

Bucyrus Wynford stormed to a 28-12 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Last time Howard E. Knox and Bucyrus Wynford played in a 25-12 game on Aug. 30, 2024.

Bishop Ready shuts out Pataskala Licking Hts.

Bishop Ready’s defense throttled Pataskala Licking Hts., resulting in a 30-0 shutout on Aug. 29 in Ohio football action.

The first quarter gave Bishop Ready a 13-0 lead over Pataskala Licking Hts.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.

Bishop Ready thundered to a 23-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Silver Knights held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Coshocton escapes close call with Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley

Coshocton topped Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 29-23 in a tough tilt at Coshocton High on Aug. 29 in Ohio football action.

Coshocton opened with a 7-6 advantage over Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley through the first quarter.

The Redskins opened a small 14-6 gap over the Trojans at the intermission.

Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley bowed its back in the third quarter, chipping the deficit to 29-23.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Delaware Buckeye Valley dominates Heath in convincing showing

Delaware Buckeye Valley unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Heath 29-3 Friday for an Ohio high school football victory at Buckeye Valley Local High on Aug. 29.

Delaware Buckeye Valley darted in front of Heath 16-3 to begin the second quarter.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and third quarters.

The Barons held on with a 13-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Hayes escapes Cols. Marion-Franklin in thin win

Hayes posted a narrow 18-15 win over Cols. Marion-Franklin in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 29.

Cols. Marion-Franklin showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-5 advantage over Hayes as the first quarter ended.

Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.

Hayes broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with an 18-7 lead over Cols. Marion-Franklin.

The Pacers chalked up this decision in spite of the Red Devils’ spirited final-quarter performance.

Fredericktown posts win at Northridge’s expense

Fredericktown pushed past Johnstown Northridge for a 34-14 win at Fredericktown High on Aug. 29 in Ohio football action.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.

The Freddies opened a narrow 21-7 gap over the Vikings at the intermission.

Fredericktown breathed fire to a 33-14 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Freddies got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 1-0 edge.

Last season, Johnstown Northridge and Fredericktown faced off on Aug. 30, 2024 at Northridge High School.

Granville carves slim margin over Dresden Tri-Valley

Granville finally found a way to top Dresden Tri-Valley 30-21 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 29.

The first quarter gave Granville a 13-7 lead over Dresden Tri-Valley.

The Blue Aces fought to a 16-7 halftime margin at the Scotties’ expense.

Dresden Tri-Valley battled back to make it 23-15 in the third quarter.

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

Johnstown overcomes deficit and Centerburg

Johnstown trailed at the end of the first quarter before rallying for a 42-14 win over Centerburg in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 29.

The start wasn’t the problem for Centerburg, as it began with an 8-6 edge over Johnstown through the end of the first quarter.

The Johnnies’ offense jumped in front for a 12-8 lead over the Trojans at the intermission.

Johnstown breathed fire to a 26-8 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Johnnies got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 16-6 edge.

Loudonville darts past Richmond Hts.

A swift early pace pushed Loudonville past Richmond Hts. Friday 48-16 on Aug. 29 in Ohio football.

Newark Licking Valley overcomes deficit to defeat Amanda-Clearcreek

Newark Licking Valley overcame a first-quarter deficit in a 28-14 win over Amanda-Clearcreek in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 29.

Amanda-Clearcreek showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-0 advantage over Newark Licking Valley as the first quarter ended.

The Panthers and the Aces dueled to a draw at 14-14 with the third quarter looming.

Newark Licking Valley jumped in front of Amanda-Clearcreek 28-14 going into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Pataskala Watkins Memorial darts by Thornville Sheridan

Pataskala Watkins Memorial earned a convincing 42-14 win over Thornville Sheridan in Ohio high school football on Aug. 29.

The first quarter gave Pataskala Watkins Memorial a 13-0 lead over Thornville Sheridan.

The Warriors’ offense roared in front for a 21-0 lead over the Generals at the intermission.

Thornville Sheridan battled back to make it 28-14 in the third quarter.

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

Shelby prevails over Lexington

Shelby controlled the action to earn an impressive 37-13 win against Lexington during this Ohio football game on Aug. 29.

Shelby opened with a 15-0 advantage over Lexington through the first quarter.

The gap narrowed in the second quarter when the Minutemen made it 15-7.

Shelby jumped to a 30-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

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

Last season, Shelby and Lexington squared off on Aug. 30, 2024 at Lexington High School.

Sunbury Big Walnut defense stifles Day. Dunbar

Defense dominated as Sunbury Big Walnut pitched a 48-0 shutout of Day. Dunbar in Ohio high school football on Aug. 29.

Sunbury Big Walnut opened with an 18-0 advantage over Day. Dunbar through the first quarter.

The Golden Eagles registered a 48-0 advantage at intermission over the Wolverines.

Both teams were shutout in the third and fourth quarters.

Sycamore Mohawk dominates Cardington-Lincoln

Sycamore Mohawk scored early and often to roll over Cardington-Lincoln 37-8 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 29.

Sycamore Mohawk jumped in front of Cardington-Lincoln 7-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Warriors opened a huge 24-0 gap over the Pirates at the intermission.

Sycamore Mohawk charged to a 37-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Pirates rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Warriors skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.

Last season, Sycamore Mohawk and Cardington-Lincoln faced off on Aug. 30, 2024 at Mohawk High School.

Super start fuels Cols. Upper Arlington’s victory over Delaware Olentangy Berlin

Cols. Upper Arlington grabbed a quick lead then had to fight to retain its advantage before securing a 16-10 win against Delaware Olentangy Berlin for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 29.

Cols. Upper Arlington darted in front of Delaware Olentangy Berlin 10-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Golden Bears opened a meager 13-0 gap over the Bears at the intermission.

The scene changed momentarily in the third quarter when Delaware Olentangy Berlin got within 13-7.

The Golden Bears and the Bears each scored in the final quarter.

Utica overcomes Danville’s lead to earn win

Danville’s advantage forced Utica to dig down, but it did to earn a 27-8 win Friday during this Ohio football game on Aug. 29.

Danville showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out an 8-0 advantage over Utica as the first quarter ended.

The Redskins kept a 20-8 halftime margin at the Blue Devils’ expense.

Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.

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

Last season, Danville and Utica squared off on Aug. 30, 2024 at Utica High School.

W. Jefferson tacks win on Newark Cath.

W. Jefferson scored early and often to roll over Newark Cath. 55-13 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 29.

W. Jefferson opened with a 14-13 advantage over Newark Cath. through the first quarter.

The Roughriders fought to a 34-13 halftime margin at the Green Wave’s expense.

W. Jefferson breathed fire to a 41-13 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Roughriders held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

W. Lafayette Ridgewood allows no points against Warsaw River View

A suffocating defense helped W. Lafayette Ridgewood handle Warsaw River View 56-0 on Aug. 29 in Ohio football action.

W. Lafayette Ridgewood opened with a 21-0 advantage over Warsaw River View through the first quarter.

The Generals fought to a 35-0 intermission margin at the Black Bears’ expense.

W. Lafayette Ridgewood roared to a 49-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

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

Zanesville Maysville overwhelms Hebron Lakewood

Zanesville Maysville dismissed Hebron Lakewood by a 41-7 count on Aug. 29 in Ohio football.

In recent action on Aug. 21, Hebron Lakewood faced off against Zanesville W. Muskingum.

Zanesville Rosecrans races in front to defeat New London

Zanesville Rosecrans took control early and methodically pulled away to beat New London 36-18 on Aug. 29 in Ohio football action.

Zanesville Rosecrans opened with a 14-0 advantage over New London through the first quarter.

The Bishops fought to a 28-6 halftime margin at the Wildcats’ expense.

Zanesville Rosecrans pulled to a 36-12 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

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

Last season, Zanesville Rosecrans and New London squared off on Aug. 30, 2024 at Bishop Rosecrans High School.

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