Mount Vernon claims tight victory against Watkins Memorial
Mount Vernon finally found a way to top Pataskala Watkins Memorial 28-27 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 3.
The start wasn’t the problem for Pataskala Watkins Memorial, as it began with a 14-7 edge over the Yellow Jackets through the end of the first quarter.
The Warriors moved ahead by earning a 21-14 advantage over MV at the end of the second quarter.
Mount Vernon broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 28-21 lead over Pataskala Watkins Memorial.
The Yellow Jackets chalked up this decision in spite of the Warriors’ spirited fourth-quarter performance.
In recent action on Sept. 19, Pataskala Watkins Memorial faced off against Johnstown and Mt. Vernon took on Heath on Sept. 19 at Heath High School.
Byesville Meadowbrook routs Coshocton
Byesville Meadowbrook dominated Coshocton 49-17 in Ohio high school football on Oct. 3.
Byesville Meadowbrook breathed fire in front of Coshocton 28-10 to begin the second quarter.
Byesville Meadowbrook steamrolled to a 49-17 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and fourth quarters.
Recently on Sept. 19, Coshocton squared off with Zanesville Maysville in a football game.
Caldwell overpowers Zanesville Rosecrans in thorough fashion
Caldwell controlled the action to earn an impressive 63-28 win against Zanesville Rosecrans on Oct. 3 in Ohio football action.
Caldwell opened with a 34-14 advantage over Zanesville Rosecrans through the first quarter.
The Redskins fought to a 63-14 intermission margin at the Bishops’ expense.
Zanesville Rosecrans rallied in the third quarter by making it 63-21.
The Redskins enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Bishops’ 7-0 advantage in the fourth quarter.
Centerburg allows no points against Mt. Gilead
Defense dominated as Centerburg pitched a 46-0 shutout of Mt. Gilead during this Ohio football game on Oct. 3.
Centerburg steamrolled in front of Mt. Gilead 32-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Trojans opened a mammoth 39-0 gap over the Indians at halftime.
Centerburg pulled to a 46-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last season, Centerburg and Mt Gilead squared off on Oct. 4, 2024 at Mount Gilead High School.
In recent action on Sept. 19, Mt Gilead faced off against Fredericktown and Centerburg took on Loudonville on Sept. 19 at Centerburg High School.
Danville sets early tone to dominate Cardington
Danville controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 36-12 victory over Cardington-Lincoln in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 3.
The first quarter gave Danville a 16-6 lead over Cardington-Lincoln.
Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.
Danville roared to a 30-12 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Blue Devils held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Danville and Cardington-Lincoln squared off on Oct. 4, 2024 at Cardington High School.
In recent action on Sept. 19, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Howard E. Knox.
Buckeye Valley darts past Bishop Ready with early burst
Delaware Buckeye Valley rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 38-7 win over Bishop Ready on Oct. 3 in Ohio football action.
Delaware Buckeye Valley opened with a 14-0 advantage over Bishop Ready through the first quarter.
The Barons registered a 31-7 advantage at intermission over the Silver Knights.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Delaware Buckeye Valley and Bishop Ready were both scoreless.
The Barons held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
In recent action on Sept. 19, Delaware Buckeye Valley faced off against Cols. Hamilton Twp..
Olentangy Berlin races in front to defeat Thomas Worthington
Delaware Olentangy Berlin took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Thomas Worthington 26-6 in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 3.
The first quarter gave Delaware Olentangy Berlin a 16-0 lead over Thomas Worthington.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.
The gap narrowed in the third quarter when Thomas Worthington made it 19-6.
The Bears held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Tri-Valley’s speedy start jolts Warsaw River View
Dresden Tri-Valley left no doubt in recording a 52-6 win over Warsaw River View in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 3.
The first quarter gave Dresden Tri-Valley a 33-0 lead over Warsaw River View.
The Scotties’ offense pulled in front for a 52-0 lead over the Black Bears at the intermission.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.
The Black Bears narrowed the gap 6-0 in the final quarter but it was too little, too late.
In recent action on Sept. 19, Warsaw River View faced off against Zanesville W. Muskingum.
Granville dominates Licking Heights
Granville earned a convincing 38-6 win over Pataskala Licking Hts. during this Ohio football game on Oct. 3.
Granville darted in front of Pataskala Licking Hts. 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Blue Aces’ offense moved in front for a 21-6 lead over the Hornets at halftime.
Granville breathed fire to a 24-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Blue Aces got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.
In recent action on Sept. 19, Granville faced off against Utica.
Lexington prevails over West Holmes
Lexington raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 41-7 win over Millersburg W. Holmes for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 3.
Lexington opened with a 14-0 advantage over Millersburg W. Holmes through the first quarter.
The Minutemen opened a monstrous 34-0 gap over the Knights at halftime.
Lexington jumped to a 40-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Knights managed a 7-1 rally in the final quarter, yet the die was already cast.
Last time Lexington and Millersburg W. Holmes played in a 19-13 game on Oct. 4, 2024.
In recent action on Sept. 19, Lexington faced off against Wooster.
Licking Valley defense stifles Zanesville
Defense dominated as Newark Licking Valley pitched a 44-0 shutout of Zanesville in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 3.
Newark Licking Valley jumped in front of Zanesville 21-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Panthers’ offense roared in front for a 37-0 lead over the Blue Devils at halftime.
Newark Licking Valley charged to a 44-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
In recent action on Sept. 19, Newark Licking Valley faced off against Newark Cath. and Zanesville took on Johnstown Northridge on Sept. 19 at Zanesville High School.
Pickerington Central tacks win on Newark
It was a tough night for Newark which was overmatched by Pickerington Central in this 52-7 verdict.
The first quarter gave Pickerington Central a 14-7 lead over Newark.
The Tigers opened a mammoth 24-7 gap over the Wildcats at the intermission.
Pickerington Central roared to a 38-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Tigers held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Big Walnut thwarts Worthington Kilbourne’s quest
Sunbury Big Walnut pushed past Worthington Kilbourne for a 35-20 win in Ohio high school football on Oct. 3.
The first quarter gave Sunbury Big Walnut a 14-7 lead over Worthington Kilbourne.
The Golden Eagles’ offense darted in front for a 20-10 lead over the Wolves at the intermission.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.
The Golden Eagles got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 15-10 edge.
Recently on Sept. 19, Sunbury Big Walnut squared off with Westerville S. in a football game.
Utica overwhelms Newark Catholic
Utica dominated Newark Cath. 35-14 at Utica High on Oct. 3 in Ohio football action.
Utica darted in front of Newark Cath. 14-7 to begin the second quarter.
The Redskins fought to a 21-7 halftime margin at the Green Wave’s expense.
Utica thundered to a 28-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Both teams scored evenly in the final quarter to make it 35-14.
In recent action on Sept. 19, Utica faced off against Granville and Newark Cath. took on Newark Licking Valley on Sept. 19 at Newark Catholic High School.
Westerville South escapes close call with Delaware Hayes
Westerville S. finally found a way to top Delaware Hayes 26-25 for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 3.
Westerville S. opened with a 12-7 advantage over Hayes through the first quarter.
The Wildcats registered a 20-10 advantage at intermission over the Pacers.
The dynamic altered in the third quarter as Hayes inched back to a 20-19 deficit.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the final quarter.
In recent action on Sept. 19, Westerville S. faced off against Sunbury Big Walnut.
West Muskingum rallies to rock Crooksville
Zanesville W. Muskingum shook off a slow start and pulled away for a 34-12 win over Crooksville in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 3.
Crooksville started on steady ground by forging a 3-0 lead over Zanesville W. Muskingum at the end of the first quarter.
The Tornadoes’ offense moved in front for a 14-12 lead over the Ceramics at halftime.
Zanesville W. Muskingum darted to a 21-12 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Tornadoes held on with a 13-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Recently on Sept. 19, Zanesville W. Muskingum squared off with Warsaw River View in a football game.
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