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Canal Winchester exhales after close call with Newark

Canal Winchester finally found a way to top Newark 45-41 in Ohio high school football on Sept. 26.

The start wasn’t the problem for Newark, as it began with a 20-14 edge over Canal Winchester through the end of the first quarter.

The Wildcats darted a slim margin over the Indians as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.

Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.

The Wildcats had the advantage to start the final quarter, but the Indians won the session and the game with a 28-21 performance.

Recently on Sept. 12, Newark squared off with Groveport-Madison in a football game.

Centerburg races in front to defeat Cardington-Lincoln

A swift early pace pushed Centerburg past Cardington-Lincoln Friday 47-7 for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 26.

Last season, Centerburg and Cardington-Lincoln faced off on Sept. 27, 2024 at Centerburg High School.

In recent action on Sept. 12, Centerburg faced off against Galion Northmor and Cardington-Lincoln took on Fredericktown on Sept. 12 at Cardington High School.

Cols. Franklin Hts. escapes Delaware Buckeye Valley in thin win

Cols. Franklin Hts. topped Delaware Buckeye Valley 17-14 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 26.

Cols. Franklin Hts. opened with a 17-14 advantage over Delaware Buckeye Valley through the first quarter.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second, third and fourth quarters, as neither squad scored.

Recently on Sept. 12, Delaware Buckeye Valley squared off with Pataskala Licking Hts. in a football game.

Hilliard Darby lets lead slip away in Delaware Olentangy Berlin’s victory

Delaware Olentangy Berlin overcame a spirited challenge and rallied for a 17-7 win against Hilliard Darby in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 26.

Hilliard Darby showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Delaware Olentangy Berlin as the first quarter ended.

Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.

Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Delaware Olentangy Berlin and Hilliard Darby locked in a 7-7 stalemate.

The Bears got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 10-0 edge.

Dresden Tri-Valley dominates Zanesville Maysville

Dresden Tri-Valley controlled the action to earn an impressive 57-27 win against Zanesville Maysville on Sept. 26 in Ohio football action.

Dresden Tri-Valley moved in front of Zanesville Maysville 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

The roles reversed in the second quarter as the Panthers fought to 29-21.

Dresden Tri-Valley charged to a 57-27 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

In recent action on Sept. 12, Zanesville Maysville faced off against Thornville Sheridan.

Fredericktown claims victory against Galion Northmor

Fredericktown collected a solid win over Galion Northmor in a 25-13 verdict in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 26.

The first quarter gave Fredericktown a 6-0 lead over Galion Northmor.

The Freddies registered a 12-0 advantage at halftime over the Golden Knights.

Fredericktown charged to a 25-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Golden Knights outpointed the Freddies 6-0 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

Last time Galion Northmor and Fredericktown played in a 19-6 game on Sept. 27, 2024.

In recent action on Sept. 12, Fredericktown faced off against Cardington-Lincoln and Galion Northmor took on Centerburg on Sept. 12 at Northmor High School.

Heath squeezes past Johnstown

Heath finally found a way to top Johnstown 14-7 on Sept. 26 in Ohio football action.

The Johnnies had a 7-0 edge on the Bulldogs at the beginning of the third quarter.

Heath broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 14-7 lead over Johnstown.

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

In recent action on Sept. 12, Heath faced off against Newark Licking Valley and Johnstown took on Mt. Vernon on Sept. 12 at Mount Vernon High School.

Northridge outlasts Newark Catholic to earn OT victory

Johnstown Northridge used overtime to slip past Newark Cath. 29-28 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 26.

Newark Cath. started on steady ground by forging a 14-7 lead over Johnstown Northridge at the end of the first quarter.

The Green Wave climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 21-7 lead at intermission.

The scoreboard showed Newark Cath. with a 21-14 lead over Johnstown Northridge heading into the third quarter.

Nothing was decided in the final quarter, with the Vikings and the Green Wave locked in a 21-21 stalemate.

Johnstown Northridge held on with an 8-7 scoring edge in the first overtime period.

In recent action on Sept. 12, Johnstown Northridge faced off against Milan Edison.

McConnelsville Morgan posts win at Zanesville W. Muskingum’s expense

McConnelsville Morgan eventually beat Zanesville W. Muskingum 42-28 at Morgan High on Sept. 26 in Ohio football action.

The Raiders’ offense darted in front for a 28-14 lead over the Tornadoes at the intermission.

Defense ruled the first and third quarters as McConnelsville Morgan and Zanesville W. Muskingum were both scoreless.

The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the fourth quarter.

Recently on Sept. 12, Zanesville W. Muskingum squared off with New Lexington in a football game.

Mt. Gilead rally stops East Knox

Mt. Gilead trailed at the end of the first quarter before rallying for a 39-7 win over Howard E. Knox on Sept. 26 in Ohio football action.

Howard E. Knox showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Mt. Gilead as the first quarter ended.

The Indians kept a 16-7 intermission margin at the Bulldogs’ expense.

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

The Indians held on with a 23-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Last season, Howard E. Knox and Mt Gilead faced off on Sept. 27, 2024 at East Knox High School.

In recent action on Sept. 12, Mt Gilead faced off against Danville and Howard E. Knox took on Loudonville on Sept. 12 at East Knox High School.

Mt. Vernon defense stifles Zanesville

Mt. Vernon’s defense throttled Zanesville, resulting in a 42-0 shutout during this Ohio football game on Sept. 26.

Mt. Vernon thundered in front of Zanesville 21-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Yellow Jackets fought to a 35-0 intermission margin at the Blue Devils’ expense.

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

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

In recent action on Sept. 12, Mt. Vernon faced off against Johnstown and Zanesville took on Sugarcreek Garaway on Sept. 12 at Zanesville High School.

New Lexington allows no points against Coshocton

New Lexington’s defense throttled Coshocton, resulting in a 41-0 shutout on Sept. 26 in Ohio football.

New Lexington darted in front of Coshocton 8-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Panthers registered a 35-0 advantage at intermission over the Redskins.

New Lexington thundered to a 41-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

In recent action on Sept. 12, New Lexington faced off against Zanesville W. Muskingum and Coshocton took on New Concord John Glenn on Sept. 12 at Coshocton High School.

Newark Licking Valley sets early tone to dominate Pataskala Licking Hts.

Newark Licking Valley scored early and often in a 45-7 win over Pataskala Licking Hts. at Licking Valley High on Sept. 26 in Ohio football action.

Newark Licking Valley breathed fire in front of Pataskala Licking Hts. 22-0 to begin the second quarter.

Newark Licking Valley charged to a 45-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

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

In recent action on Sept. 12, Newark Licking Valley faced off against Heath and Pataskala Licking Hts. took on Delaware Buckeye Valley on Sept. 12 at Licking Heights High School.

Sunbury Big Walnut defense stifles Parma Padua

A suffocating defense helped Sunbury Big Walnut handle Parma Padua 42-0 on Sept. 26 in Ohio football.

Recently on Sept. 12, Sunbury Big Walnut squared off with Hayes in a football game.

Thornville Sheridan shuts out Warsaw River View

A suffocating defense helped Thornville Sheridan handle Warsaw River View 63-0 in Ohio high school football on Sept. 26.

The first quarter gave Thornville Sheridan a 21-0 lead over Warsaw River View.

The Generals opened a colossal 42-0 gap over the Black Bears at halftime.

Thornville Sheridan jumped to a 49-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

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

In recent action on Sept. 12, Warsaw River View faced off against Philo and Thornville Sheridan took on Zanesville Maysville on Sept. 12 at Sheridan High School.

Utica shuts out Hebron Lakewood

A suffocating defense helped Utica handle Hebron Lakewood 43-0 for an Ohio high school football victory at Utica High on Sept. 26.

Utica opened with a 31-0 advantage over Hebron Lakewood through the first quarter.

The Redskins opened a giant 36-0 gap over the Lancers at halftime.

Utica jumped to a 43-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

In recent action on Sept. 12, Utica faced off against W. Lafayette Ridgewood.

Zanesville Rosecrans sprints past Fairfield Christian

Zanesville Rosecrans knocked off Fairfield Christian 39-28 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 26.

Recently on Sept. 12, Zanesville Rosecrans squared off with Grove City Christian in a football game.

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