Ashland eliminates Mount Vernon
Ashland was not a welcoming host in an Ohio Cardinal Conference reunion on Friday night.
The Arrows rolled past Mount Vernon 56-21 in a Division II, Region 7 playoff opener.
The seventh-seeded Arrows (10-1) will move on to play at No. 2-seed Columbus DeSales next week.
Mount Vernon, the region’s 10th seed, finished the season with a 6-5 record.
Ashland opened with a 14-7 advantage through the first quarter and widened the gap to 42-13 at intermission.
Ashland pulled to a 56-21 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final period.
Danville defense stifles Steubenville Catholic Central
Defense dominated as Danville pitched a 54-0 shutout of Steubenville Catholic Central for an Ohio high school football victory in a Division VII playoff opener.
Danville shot out to a 16-0 first-quarter lead and opened a 40-0 halftime bulge.
The Blue Devils enjoyed a 54-0 advantage heading to the final period. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter.
No. 11-seed Danville (6-5) will return to action next week at Lancaster Fisher Catholic. The Irish are 8-2 and well-rested after a bye as Region 27’s third seed.
The sixth-seeded Crusaders finished the season at 6-5.
Recently on Oct. 17, Danville squared off with Fredericktown in a football game.
Fairview earns solid win over Fredericktown
Fairview Park Fairview needed its full offensive arsenal to down Fredericktown 51-41 in wild shootout at Friday night’s Division V, Region 18 playoff opener.
The seventh-seeded Warriors improved to 9-2 and will advance to play at No. 2-seed Triway (9-1) next week.
Tenth-seeded Fredericktown completed its campaign with an 8-3 record.
Recently on Oct. 17, Fredericktown squared off with Danville in a football game.
Orrville carves slim margin over Bellville Clear Fork
Orrville topped Bellville Clear Fork 35-28 in a tough tilt for an Ohio high school football victory at Clear Fork High on Oct. 31.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.
The Red Riders’ offense jumped in front for a 21-7 lead over the Colts at the intermission.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.
The Colts narrowed the gap 14-7 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.
Recently on Oct. 17, Bellville Clear Fork squared off with Caledonia River Valley in a football game.
Bowerston Conotton Valley routs Zanesville Rosecrans
Bowerston Conotton Valley unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Zanesville Rosecrans 78-46 Friday in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 31.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Bowerston Conotton Valley and Zanesville Rosecrans settling for a 14-14 first-quarter knot.
The Bishops moved ahead by earning a 21-20 advantage over the Rockets at the end of the second quarter.
Bowerston Conotton Valley broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 50-34 lead over Zanesville Rosecrans.
The Rockets held on with a 28-12 scoring edge in the final quarter.
In recent action on Oct. 17, Zanesville Rosecrans faced off against Millersport.
Delaware Buckeye Valley defeats Athens
Delaware Buckeye Valley scored early and often to roll over Athens 42-13 during this Ohio football game on Oct. 31.
Delaware Buckeye Valley jumped in front of Athens 7-3 to begin the second quarter.
The Barons’ offense moved in front for a 21-10 lead over the Bulldogs at halftime.
Delaware Buckeye Valley darted to a 28-13 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Barons got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.
Recently on Oct. 17, Delaware Buckeye Valley squared off with Whitehall-Yearling in a football game.
Delaware Olentangy Berlin slips past Grove City
Delaware Olentangy Berlin topped Grove City 12-7 in a tough tilt at Grove City High on Oct. 31 in Ohio football action.
Delaware Olentangy Berlin opened with a 3-0 advantage over Grove City through the first quarter.
The Greyhounds had a 7-6 edge on the Bears at the beginning of the third quarter.
Delaware Olentangy Berlin broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 12-7 lead over Grove City.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
In recent action on Oct. 17, Delaware Olentangy Berlin faced off against Marysville.
Granville grinds out close victory over Thornville Sheridan
Granville topped Thornville Sheridan 30-28 in a tough tilt in Ohio high school football on Oct. 31.
Granville darted in front of Thornville Sheridan 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Generals moved a slim margin over the Blue Aces as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.
Thornville Sheridan moved ahead by earning a 28-21 advantage over Granville at the end of the third quarter.
The Blue Aces pulled off a stirring 9-0 final quarter to trip the Generals.
Recently on Oct. 17, Granville squared off with Zanesville in a football game.
Johnstown sets early tone to dominate Wintersville Indian Creek
Johnstown scored early and often in a 51-37 win over Wintersville Indian Creek on Oct. 31 in Ohio football.
Johnstown steamrolled in front of Wintersville Indian Creek 16-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Redskins showed their teeth in the second quarter by rallying to within 23-21.
Momentum turned in the third quarter as Wintersville Indian Creek climbed back to within 30-29.
The Johnnies held on with a 21-8 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Lancaster Fairfield Union sprints past Heath
Lancaster Fairfield Union pushed past Heath for a 22-3 win in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 31.
Lancaster Fairfield Union opened with a 7-0 advantage over Heath through the first quarter.
The Falcons opened a meager 15-3 gap over the Bulldogs at the intermission.
Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.
The Falcons held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Powell Olentangy Liberty tacks win on Newark
Powell Olentangy Liberty raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 35-14 win over Newark in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 31.
The first quarter gave Powell Olentangy Liberty a 7-0 lead over Newark.
The two squads struggled a 14-14 standstill as the third quarter opened.
Powell Olentangy Liberty took control in the third quarter with a 21-14 advantage over Newark.
The Patriots held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
In recent action on Oct. 17, Newark faced off against Reynoldsburg.
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