Licking Valley edges upset-minded Mount Vernon
Licking Valley opened a 13-0 lead, but had to hang on to upend host Mount Vernon 20-14 in Friday night’s Licking County Leaegue encounter.
The Yellow Jackets closed to within 13-7, before the two teams swapped touchdowns in the second half.
Mount Vernon falls to 2-5 overall, and will play at Zanesville next week.
Centerburg defeats Cardington-Lincoln
Centerburg raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 42-7 win over Cardington-Lincoln in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 2.
Centerburg thundered in front of Cardington-Lincoln 21-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Trojans opened an enormous 35-0 gap over the Pirates at halftime.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 42-7.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last season, Centerburg and Cardington-Lincoln squared off on Sept. 26, 2025 at Centerburg High School.
Danville shuts out Loudonville
A suffocating defense helped Danville handle Loudonville 55-0 for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 2.
Danville opened with a 32-0 advantage over Loudonville through the first quarter.
The Blue Devils’ offense pulled in front for a 41-0 lead over the Redbirds at halftime.
Danville jumped to a 49-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Blue Devils got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.
Fredericktown sprints past Galion Northmor
Fredericktown handed Galion Northmor a tough 28-18 loss during this Ohio football game on Oct. 2.
The first quarter gave Fredericktown a 7-3 lead over Galion Northmor.
The Golden Knights bowed their back in the second quarter, chipping the deficit to 14-11.
Fredericktown steamrolled to a 28-11 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Golden Knights outpointed the Freddies 7-0 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Last time Fredericktown and Galion Northmor played in a 25-13 game on Sept. 26, 2025.
Mt. Gilead nips East Knox
Mt. Gilead topped East Knox 27-21 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 2.
The start wasn’t the problem for the Bulldogs, who began with a 14-7 edge over Mt. Gilead through the end of the first quarter.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.
The scoreboard showed East Knox with a 14-13 lead over Mt. Gilead heading into the third quarter.
It took a 14-7 rally, but the Indians were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the final quarter.
Last season, Mt. Gilead and East Knox faced off on Sept. 26, 2025 at Mt. Gilead High School.
Caldwell shuts out Zanesville Rosecrans
A suffocating defense helped Caldwell handle Zanesville Rosecrans 42-0 in Ohio high school football on Oct. 2.
Caldwell opened with a 21-0 advantage over Zanesville Rosecrans through the first quarter.
The Redskins opened a massive 42-0 gap over the Bishops at the intermission.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third and fourth quarters.
Last time Caldwell and Zanesville Rosecrans played in a 63-28 game on Oct. 3, 2025.
Buckeye Valley rides to cruise-control win over Columbus Bishop Ready
Delaware Buckeye Valley’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Columbus Bishop Ready 34-7 at Columbus Bishop Ready on Oct. 2 in Ohio football action.
Delaware Buckeye Valley thundered in front of Columbus Bishop Ready 20-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Barons’ offense jumped in front for a 27-0 lead over the Silver Knights at the intermission.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.
The Barons and the Silver Knights each scored in the final quarter.
Last season, Delaware Buckeye Valley and Columbus Bishop Ready faced off on Oct. 3, 2025 at Delaware Buckeye Valley Local High School.
Dresden Tri-Valley slips past Zanesville Maysville
Dresden Tri-Valley finally found a way to top Zanesville Maysville 41-32 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 2.
Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled evenly to a 6-6 tie through the first quarter.
The Scotties fought to a 13-12 halftime margin at the Panthers’ expense.
Dresden Tri-Valley darted to a 21-19 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Scotties held on with a 20-13 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last time Dresden Tri-Valley and Zanesville Maysville played in a 57-27 game on Sept. 26, 2025.
Duncan Falls Philo allows no points against Warsaw River View
Defense dominated as Duncan Falls Philo pitched a 48-0 shutout of Warsaw River View on Oct. 2 in Ohio football action.
The first quarter gave Duncan Falls Philo a 28-0 lead over Warsaw River View.
The Electrics registered a 42-0 advantage at intermission over the Black Bears.
Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.
The Electrics got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.
Last season, Duncan Falls Philo and Warsaw River View faced off on Sept. 12, 2025 at Duncan Falls Philo High School.
Granville dominates Zanesville in convincing showing
Granville earned a convincing 36-12 win over Zanesville in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 2.
Granville moved in front of Zanesville 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second quarter, as neither squad scored.
Granville moved to a 21-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Blue Aces held on with a 15-6 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last time Granville and Zanesville played in a 52-8 game on Oct. 17, 2025.
Johnstown scores fast, scores a lot to dump Utica
Johnstown left no doubt in recording a 54-13 win over Utica for an Ohio high school football victory at Utica High on Oct. 2.
Millersburg W. Holmes defense stifles Lexington
A suffocating defense helped Millersburg W. Holmes handle Lexington 35-0 in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 2.
Millersburg W. Holmes opened with a 14-0 advantage over Lexington through the first quarter.
The Knights’ offense breathed fire in front for a 21-0 lead over the Minutemen at the intermission.
Millersburg W. Holmes roared to a 35-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last season, Lexington and Millersburg W. Holmes squared off on Oct. 3, 2025 at Millersburg West Holmes High School.
Watkins Memorial records thin win against Licking Hts.
Watkins Memorial finally found a way to top Licking Hts. 16-14 on Oct. 2 in Ohio football.
Licking Hts. started on steady ground by forging a 14-0 lead over Watkins Memorial at the end of the first quarter.
The scoreboard showed the Hornets with a 14-7 lead over the Warriors heading into the second quarter.
Watkins Memorial broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 16-14 lead over Licking Hts.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Last time Watkins Memorial and Licking Hts. played in a 42-14 game on Oct. 17, 2025.
Pickerington Central dismisses Newark
A swift early pace pushed Pickerington Central past Newark Friday 44-19 in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 2.
The first quarter gave Pickerington Central a 14-0 lead over Newark.
The Tigers registered a 41-6 advantage at halftime over the Wildcats.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.
The Wildcats narrowed the gap 13-3 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.
Last season, Pickerington Central and Newark faced off on Oct. 3, 2025 at Newark High School.
Big Walnut scores first and maintains advantage to beat Worthington Kilbourne
Sunbury Big Walnut broke in front early and tripped Columbus Worthington Kilbourne for a 35-28 win in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 2.
Big Walnut darted in front of Columbus Worthington Kilbourne 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Golden Eagles registered a 21-7 advantage at intermission over the Wolves.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 28-14.
The Wolves closed the lead with a 14-7 margin in the final quarter.
Last time Sunbury Big Walnut and Columbus Worthington Kilbourne played in a 35-20 game on Oct. 3, 2025.
Westerville South squeezes past Delaware Hayes
Westerville S. posted a narrow 28-21 win over Delaware Hayes in Ohio high school football on Oct. 2.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.
The Wildcats opened a modest 21-7 gap over the Pacers at halftime.
The tables turned a bit in the third quarter when Delaware Hayes got within 28-21.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Westerville S. and Delaware Hayes faced off on Oct. 3, 2025 at Westerville South High School.
Zanesville W. Muskingum thumps Crooksville
Zanesville W. Muskingum earned a convincing 56-14 win over Crooksville at Crooksville High on Oct. 2 in Ohio football action.
The first quarter gave Zanesville W. Muskingum a 21-0 lead over Crooksville.
The Tornadoes opened an enormous 35-7 gap over the Ceramics at halftime.
Zanesville W. Muskingum charged to a 49-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the final quarter.
Last time Zanesville W. Muskingum and Crooksville played in a 34-12 game on Oct. 3, 2025.
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