Watkins Memorial escapes Mt. Vernon in thin win
Pataskala Watkins Memorial topped Mt. Vernon 34-33 in a tough tilt in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 23.
The start wasn’t the problem for Mt. Vernon, as it began with a 17-0 edge over Pataskala Watkins Memorial through the end of the first quarter.
The Yellow Jackets proved they would be a force to be reckoned with by building a 26-6 advantage over the Warriors at the half.
Mt. Vernon moved a tight margin over Pataskala Watkins Memorial as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.
The final quarter was decisive for the Warriors, as they climbed out of a hole with a 34-33 scoring margin.
Last season, Mt. Vernon and Pataskala Watkins Memorial faced off on Oct. 3, 2025 at Pataskala Watkins Memorial High School.
Danville shuts East Knox
A suffocating defense helped Danville handle East Knox 42-0 in the annual Devil-Dog game on Friday night.
The Blue Devils completed a perfect 10-0 season and wrapped up an outright Knox Morrow Athletic Conference championship.
Last season, Danville and East Knox faced off on Oct. 24, 2025 at Danville High School.
Fredericktown sprints past Centerburg
Fredericktown recorded a big victory over Centerburg 42-14 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23.
Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled evenly to a 7-7 tie through the first quarter.
The second quarter began with neither team in charge at a 14-14 deadlock.
Fredericktown jumped in front of Centerburg 28-14 to begin the fourth quarter.
The Freddies held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Centerburg and Fredericktown faced off on Oct. 24, 2025 at Fredericktown High School.
Clear Fork defense stifles Galion
Defense dominated as Clear Fork pitched a 25-0 shutout of Galion in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23.
The Colts darted in front of the Tigers 9-0 to begin the second quarter.
CF’s offense moved in front for a 12-0 lead over Galion at halftime.
Clear Fork charged to an 18-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Colts held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Last season, Galion and Clear Fork faced off on Oct. 24, 2025 at Galion High School.
Ashland dominates Lexington in convincing showing
Ashland’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Lexington 49-7 for an Ohio high school football victory at Ashland High on Oct. 23.
The first quarter gave Ashland a 14-0 lead over Lexington.
The Arrows fought to a 28-7 halftime margin at the Minutemen’s expense.
Ashland charged to a 42-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Arrows got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Last season, Lexington and Ashland faced off on Oct. 24, 2025 at Lexington High School.
Coshocton blanks Warsaw River View
Coshocton’s defense throttled Warsaw River View, resulting in a 49-0 shutout in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23.
The Redskins’ offense charged in front for a 28-0 lead over the Black Bears at the intermission.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first and third quarters.
The Redskins got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 21-0 edge.
Madison outlasts Mansfield Sr.
Madison collected a solid win over Mansfield Sr. in a 19-6 verdict at Madison Comprehensive High on Oct. 23 in Ohio football action.
The Rams took a 6-0 halftime advantage and scored a TD in each of the final two quarters. Mansfield Senior avoided the shutout with a touchdown in the final minute.
Last time Madison and Mansfield played in a 21-7 game on Oct. 24, 2025.
Northmor outlasts Loudonville
Northmor eventually beat Loudonville 42-27 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23.
The Knights opened with a 28-14 advantage through the first half.
The Golden Knights got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-13 edge.
Last time Northmor and Loudonville played in a 41-19 game on Oct. 24, 2025.
Olentangy Berlin sprints past Lewis Center Olentangy
Olentangy Berlin pushed past Lewis Center Olentangy for an 18-6 win for an Ohio high school football victory at Delaware Berlin High on Oct. 23.
The first quarter gave Berlin a 7-0 lead. The Bears’ offense darted in front for a 14-0 lead over the Braves at halftime.
Lewis Center Olentangy trimmed the margin in the third quarter to make it 16-6.
The Bears got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 2-0 edge.
Last season, Olentangy Berlin and Lewis Center Olentangy faced off on Oct. 24, 2025 at Lewis Center Olentangy High School.
Heath throws a goose egg at Hebron Lakewood
A suffocating defense helped Heath handle Hebron Lakewood 58-0 at Heath High on Oct. 23 in Ohio football action.
Mt. Gilead shuts out Cardington-Lincoln
A suffocating defense helped Mt. Gilead handle Cardington-Lincoln 47-0 at Mt. Gilead High on Oct. 23 in Ohio football action.
Both teams were shutout in the first quarter.
The Indians registered a 20-0 advantage at halftime over the Pirates.
Mt. Gilead charged to a 41-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Indians held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Mt Gilead and Cardington-Lincoln squared off on Oct. 24, 2025 at Cardington High School.
Newark squeezes past Lancaster
Newark posted a narrow 29-22 win over Lancaster in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23.
Newark darted in front of Lancaster 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Wildcats’ offense moved in front for a 14-7 lead over the Gales at the intermission.
Newark and Lancaster each scored in the third quarter.
Both teams scored evenly in the fourth quarter to make it 29-22.
Last season, Newark and Lancaster squared off on Oct. 24, 2025 at Lancaster High School.
Licking Valley overwhelms Zanesville
Licking Valley dominated from start to finish in an imposing 48-7 win over Zanesville for an Ohio high school football victory at Zanesville High on Oct. 23.
Last season, Licking Valley and Zanesville faced off on Oct. 3, 2025 at Licking Valley High School.
Sugar Grove Berne Union bests Zanesville Rosecrans
Sugar Grove Berne Union earned a convincing 45-5 win over Zanesville Rosecrans in Ohio high school football on Oct. 23.
Sugar Grove Berne Union opened with a 3-0 advantage over Zanesville Rosecrans through the first quarter.
The Rockets fought to a 31-3 halftime margin at the Bishops’ expense.
Sugar Grove Berne Union jumped to a 45-3 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Bishops rallied in the final quarter, but the Rockets skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Last season, Zanesville Rosecrans and Sugar Grove Berne Union faced off on Oct. 24, 2025 at Sugar Grove Berne Union High School.
Big Walnut tacks win on Galloway Westland
Sunbury Big Walnut handled Galloway Westland 67-12 in an impressive showing on Oct. 23 in Ohio football action.
Sunbury Big Walnut thundered in front of Galloway Westland 30-6 to begin the second quarter.
The Golden Eagles fought to a 51-12 halftime margin at the Cougars’ expense.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third quarter, as neither squad scored.
The Golden Eagles held on with a 16-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Last time Sunbury Big Walnut and Galloway Westland played in a 56-0 game on Oct. 24, 2025.
Zanesville W. Muskingum shuts out Byesville Meadowbrook
A suffocating defense helped Zanesville W. Muskingum handle Byesville Meadowbrook 30-0 for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 23.
Zanesville W. Muskingum opened with a 7-0 advantage over Byesville Meadowbrook through the first quarter.
The Tornadoes opened a massive 22-0 gap over the Colts at the intermission.
Zanesville W. Muskingum thundered to a 30-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Zanesville W. Muskingum and Byesville Meadowbrook squared off on Oct. 24, 2025 at Zanesville West Muskingum High School.
This news brief was powered by ScoreStream the world leader in fan-driven sports results.
Don’t miss our in-depth coverage of Mount Vernon area Ohio high school sports including profiles, analysis and game coverage. For big stories and expert analysis of the best teams and prep athletes in Ohio, register for our free newsletter. It’s required reading for high school sports fans.
