Mount Vernon carves slim margin over Pataskala Licking Hts.
Mount Vernon finally found a way to top Pataskala Licking Hts. 21-20 at Licking Heights High on Oct. 16 in Ohio football action.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren first quarter.
The Yellow Jackets’ offense jumped in front for a 14-7 lead over the Hornets at halftime.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Mount Vernon and Licking Hts. locked in a 14-14 stalemate.
The Yellow Jackets held on with a 7-6 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last time Mount Vernon and Licking Hts. played in a 42-13 game on Oct. 10, 2025.
Danville defense stifles Centerburg
A suffocating defense helped Danville handle Centerburg 48-0 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 16.
The first quarter gave Danville a 22-0 lead over Centerburg.
The Blue Devils registered a 28-0 advantage at intermission over the Trojans.
Danville charged to a 36-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Blue Devils held on with a 12-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Centerburg and Danville squared off on Oct. 10, 2025 at Danville High School.
Johnstown overpowers Lakewood in thorough fashion
Johnstown raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 54-11 win over Hebron Lakewood on Oct. 16 in Ohio football.
Last time Johnstown and Hebron Lakewood played in a 71-0 game on Oct. 10, 2025.
Mansfield Madison pockets slim win over Lexington
Mansfield Madison posted a narrow 20-14 win over Lexington for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 16.
Mansfield Madison darted in front of Lexington 6-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Rams’ offense jumped in front for a 14-0 lead over the Minutemen at the intermission.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third quarter.
The Minutemen rallied with a 14-6 advantage in the fourth quarter. However, the Rams prevailed.
Last time Lexington and Mansfield Madison played in a 14-7 game on Oct. 18, 2024.
Hilliard Davidson squeezes past Olentangy Liberty
Hilliard Davidson posted a narrow 12-6 win over Powell Olentangy Liberty in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 16.
Hilliard Davidson moved in front of Powell Olentangy Liberty 6-3 to begin the second quarter.
The Wildcats fought to a 9-3 intermission margin at the Patriots’ expense.
Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.
The Wildcats and the Patriots each scored in the final quarter.
Super start fuels Olentangy’s victory over Dublin Jerome
Olentangy took control early but had to hold on for a hard-fought 27-21 victory over upstart Dublin Jerome at Olentangy High School on Oct. 16 in Ohio football action.
The first quarter gave Olentangy a 21-7 lead over Dublin Jerome.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second quarter, as neither squad scored.
Dublin Jerome rallied in the third quarter by making it 27-14.
The Celtics enjoyed a 7-0 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Olentangy Orange slips past Hilliard Bradley
Olentangy Orange finally found a way to top Hilliard Bradley 37-28 on Oct. 16 in Ohio football.
Orange jumped in front of Hilliard Bradley 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The scoreboard showed the Jaguars with a 14-13 lead over the Pioneers heading into the second quarter.
Hilliard Bradley enjoyed a 21-13 lead over Orange to start the fourth quarter.
The Pioneers rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Jaguars 24-7 in the last stanza for the victory.
Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan allows no points against Springfield Spring. NW
Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan’s defense throttled Springfield Spring. NW, resulting in a 78-0 shutout on Oct. 16 in Ohio football action.
Bellville Clear Fork shuts out Caledonia River Valley
A suffocating defense helped Bellville Clear Fork handle Caledonia River Valley 43-0 during this Ohio football game on Oct. 16.
Bellville Clear Fork opened with a 23-0 advantage over Caledonia River Valley through the first quarter.
The Colts fought to a 36-0 halftime margin at the Vikings’ expense.
Bellville Clear Fork steamrolled to a 43-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Watkins Memorial earns solid win over Zanesville
Watkins Memorial knocked off Zanesville 38-27 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 16.
The Warriors darted in front of Zanesville 21-14 to begin the second quarter.
Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.
Watkins Memorial darted to a 35-20 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Blue Devils managed a 7-3 rally in the fourth quarter, yet the die was already cast.
Sunbury Big Walnut shuts out Dublin Scioto
Sunbury Big Walnut’s defense throttled Dublin Scioto, resulting in a 54-0 shutout in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 16.
Sunbury Big Walnut opened with a 33-0 advantage over Dublin Scioto through the first quarter.
The Golden Eagles fought to a 54-0 intermission margin at the Irish’s expense.
Defense ruled the third and fourth quarters as the Golden Eagles and the Irish were both scoreless.
West Muskingum scores early, pulls away from Coshocton
West Muskingum rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 55-6 win over Coshocton during this Ohio football game on Oct. 16.
WM opened with a 14-0 advantage over Coshocton through the first quarter.
The Tornadoes opened a huge 42-0 gap over the Redskins at halftime.
West Muskingum thundered to a 55-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last season, West Muskingum and Coshocton squared off on Oct. 17, 2025 at Coshocton High School.
Ashland survives overtime against Wooster
Ashland topped Wooster in a 27-21 overtime thriller for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 16.
Tough to find an edge early, Ashland and Wooster fashioned a 7-7 stalemate through the first quarter.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second, third and fourth quarters, as neither squad scored.
Ashland held on with a 20-14 scoring edge in the first overtime period.
Last season, Ashland and Wooster squared off on Oct. 18, 2024 at Wooster High School.
Dover dominates Mansfield
Dover’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Mansfield 35-8 during this Ohio football game on Oct. 16.
The first quarter gave Dover a 21-0 lead over Mansfield.
The Tornadoes opened a giant 35-0 gap over the Tygers at the intermission.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third quarter.
The Tygers enjoyed an 8-0 edge in the fourth quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Millersburg W. Holmes exhales after close call with New Philadelphia
Millersburg W. Holmes finally found a way to top New Philadelphia 28-21 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 16.
Defense ruled the first quarter as Millersburg W. Holmes and New Philadelphia were both scoreless.
Neither squad could claim an advantage as the scoreboard showed a 14-14 standstill heading to the third quarter.
Millersburg W. Holmes darted in front of New Philadelphia 28-14 to begin the fourth quarter.
The Knights enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Quakers’ 7-0 advantage in the fourth quarter.
Last time New Philadelphia and Millersburg W. Holmes played in a 26-21 game on Oct. 17, 2025.
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