Newark pulls away from Mount Vernon
Newark handed Mount Vernon a tough 34-14 loss on Aug. 28 at Mount Vernon High School
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first quarter, as neither squad scored.
The Wildcats opened a narrow 14-7 gap over the Yellow Jackets at halftime.
Newark moved to a 28-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Wildcats held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Mount Vernon and Newark squared off on Aug. 29, 2025 at Newark High School.
Danville overwhelms Utica
Danville raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 39-13 win over Utica on Aug. 28 in Ohio football action.
Danville opened with a 14-0 advantage over Utica through the first quarter.
The Blue Devils’ offense charged in front for a 27-6 lead over the Redskins at halftime.
Danville breathed fire to a 39-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Blue Devils maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 7-0 in the final quarter.
Last time Utica and Danville played in a 27-8 game on Aug. 29, 2025.
Fredericktown shuts out Northridge
Fredericktown’s defense throttled Johnstown Northridge, resulting in a 21-0 shutout for an Ohio high school football victory at Northridge High School on Aug. 28.
Fredericktown opened with a 7-0 advantage over the Vikings through the first quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.
Fredericktown darted to a 14-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Freddies got the better of the fourth-period scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Last time Fredericktown and Johnstown Northridge played in a 34-14 game on Aug. 29, 2025.
Johnstown shuts out Centerburg
Defense dominated as Johnstown pitched a 50-0 shutout of Centerburg in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 28.
Johnstown jumped in front of Centerburg 12-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Johnnies fought to a 38-0 intermission margin at the Trojans’ expense.
Johnstown pulled to a 44-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Johnnies got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.
Last time Johnstown and Centerburg played in a 42-14 game on Aug. 29, 2025.
Clear Fork scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Zanesville
An early dose of momentum helped Bellville Clear Fork to a 38-12 runaway past Zanesville in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 28.
Bellville Clear Fork moved in front of Zanesville 10-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Colts fought to a 24-12 halftime margin at the Blue Devils’ expense.
Bellville Clear Fork breathed fire to a 38-12 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Bellville Clear Fork and Zanesville faced off on Aug. 29, 2025 at Bellville Clear Fork High School.
Loudonville pounds New London
Loudonville’s relentless offense was too much for New London on Friday night.
The Redbirds opened with a 7-0 first-quarter lead, opened the gap to 22-0 at halftime and took a 49-13 bulge to the fourth quarter with a running clock.
Loudonville improves to 2-0 on the season.
Beverly Ft. Frye dominates West Muskingum in convincing showing
Beverly Ft. Frye recorded a big victory over West Muskingum 42-20 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 28.
Last season, Beverly Ft. Frye and Zanesville W. Muskingum squared off on Aug. 29, 2025 at Zanesville West Muskingum High School.
Conotton Valley’s speedy start jolts Zanesville Rosecrans
Bowerston Conotton Valley controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 62-13 victory over Zanesville Rosecrans for an Ohio high school football victory at Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans High on Aug. 28.
Last season, Bowerston Conotton Valley and Zanesville Rosecrans faced off on Oct. 31, 2025 at Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans High School.
Buckeye Valley defense stifles Columbus Africentric
A suffocating defense helped Buckeye Valley handle Columbus Africentric 26-0 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 28.
Buckeye Valley opened with a 12-0 advantage over Africentric through the first quarter.
Neither squad could muster points in the second and third quarters.
The Barons got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.
Delaware Hayes collects victory over Lancaster
Delaware Hayes grabbed a 28-13 victory at the expense of Lancaster in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 28.
Delaware Hayes opened with a 14-7 advantage over Lancaster through the first quarter.
The Pacers opened a thin 21-7 gap over the Gales at halftime.
Delaware Hayes jumped to a 28-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Granville claims tight win against Dresden Tri-Valley
Granville topped Dresden Tri-Valley 24-21 in a tough tilt during this Ohio football game on Aug. 28.
Granville moved in front of Dresden Tri-Valley 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Blue Aces registered a 24-7 advantage at halftime over the Scotties.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third quarter, as neither squad scored.
The Scotties enjoyed a 14-0 edge in the fourth quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Last season, Granville and Dresden Tri-Valley faced off on Aug. 29, 2025 at Granville High School.
Heath rallies to dump Sparta Highland
Heath posted a narrow 14-6 win over Sparta Highland in Ohio high school football on Aug. 28.
Neither defense permitted points in the first and second quarters.
Highland had a 6-0 edge on Heath at the beginning of the final quarter.
A 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter fueled the Bulldogs’ defeat of the Fighting Scots.
Newark Catholic scores first and maintains advantage to beat West Jefferson
Newark Catholic took control early but had to hold on for a hard-fought 16-14 victory over upstart West Jefferson on Aug. 28 in Ohio football action.
The Green Wave opened with a 16-0 advantage over West Jefferson through the first quarter.
The roles reversed in the second quarter as the Roughriders fought to 16-14.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third and fourth quarters.
Last season, West Jefferson and Newark Cathaolic squared off on Aug. 29, 2025 at West Jefferson High School.
Newark Licking Valley bests Amanda-Clearcreek
Newark Licking Valley dominated from start to finish in an imposing 40-7 win over Amanda-Clearcreek at Amanda-Clearcreek High on Aug. 28 in Ohio football action.
Newark Licking Valley jumped in front of Amanda-Clearcreek 6-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Panthers opened a giant 33-0 gap over the Aces at halftime.
Amanda-Clearcreek bowed its back in the third quarter, chipping the deficit to 33-7.
The Panthers held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last time Newark Licking Valley and Amanda-Clearcreek played in a 28-14 game on Aug. 29, 2025.
Shelby’s speedy start jolts Lexington
Shelby left no doubt in recording a 48-6 win over Lexington during this Ohio football game on Aug. 28.
Shelby opened with a 27-0 advantage over Lexington through the first quarter.
The Whippets fought to a 41-0 halftime margin at the Minutemen’s expense.
Shelby breathed fire to a 48-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last season, Shelby and Lexington squared off on Aug. 29, 2025 at Shelby High School.
Big Walnut sets early tone to dominate Dublin Coffman
Big Walnut took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Dublin Coffman 39-7 during this Ohio football game on Aug. 28.
Sycamore Mohawk races in front to defeat Cardington-Lincoln
Sycamore Mohawk rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 56-14 win over Cardington-Lincoln in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 28.
Last season, Sycamore Mohawk and Cardington-Lincoln faced off on Aug. 29, 2025 at Cardington High School.
Thornville Sheridan earns narrow win over Pataskala Watkins Memorial
Thornville Sheridan finally found a way to top Pataskala Watkins Memorial 21-14 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 28.
Pataskala Watkins Memorial started on steady ground by forging a 7-0 lead over Thornville Sheridan at the end of the first quarter.
Had this been a prize fight, the Warriors would’ve earned the judge’s decision at halftime, with a 14-0 lead on the Generals.
Pataskala Watkins Memorial had a 14-13 edge on Thornville Sheridan at the beginning of the final quarter.
The Generals pulled off a stirring 8-0 final quarter to trip the Warriors.
Last season, Pataskala Watkins Memorial and Thornville Sheridan faced off on Aug. 29, 2025 at Pataskala Watkins Memorial High School.
Uhrichsville Claymont allows no points against Warsaw River View
A suffocating defense helped Uhrichsville Claymont handle Warsaw River View 54-0 on Aug. 28 in Ohio football action.
Uhrichsville Claymont opened with a 34-0 advantage over Warsaw River View through the first quarter.
The Mustangs registered a 48-0 advantage at intermission over the Black Bears.
Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.
The Mustangs held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Upper Arlington allows no points against Olentangy Berlin
A suffocating defense helped Cols. Upper Arlington handle Delaware Olentangy Berlin 24-0 for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 28.
Cols. Upper Arlington jumped in front of Delaware Olentangy Berlin 3-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Golden Bears’ offense jumped in front for a 17-0 lead over the Bears at halftime.
Cols. Upper Arlington breathed fire to a 24-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Cols. Upper Arlington and Delaware Olentangy Berlin faced off on Aug. 29, 2025 at Delaware Berlin High School.
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