Several players gang-tackle a ball carrier in a football game
Colonel Crawford’s defense stops East Knox’s Blake Elliott (10) Friday night in the first half at Colonel Crawford High School. Credit: Dan Melograna

Ada thwarts Buckeye Central’s quest

Ada pushed past Buckeye Central for a 41-25 win during this Ohio football game.

The first quarter gave Ada a 21-13 lead over Buckeye Central.

Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.

Ada roared to a 35-19 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs and the Bucks each scored in the final quarter.

Mapleton records thin win against Northmor

Mapleton topped Northmor 40-33 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup.

Neither defense permitted points in the first quarter.

The Mounties fought to a 24-12 halftime margin at the Golden Knights’ expense.

Northmor took the lead 33-32 to start the fourth quarter.

The Mounties fought back from a fourth-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Golden Knights.

Recently on Aug. 18, Northmor squared off with Upper Sandusky in a football game.

Cardington-Lincoln holds off Bucyrus

Cardington-Lincoln topped Bucyrus 36-28 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup.

Bucyrus showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-13 advantage over Cardington-Lincoln as the first quarter ended.

The Pirates kept a 21-20 halftime margin at the Redmen’s expense.

Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Cardington-Lincoln and Bucyrus locked in a 28-28 stalemate.

The Pirates got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-0 edge.

In recent action on Aug. 18, Bucyrus faced off against Riverdale and Cardington-Lincoln took on Elgin on Aug. 18 at Cardington High School.

Danville takes advantage of early margin to defeat Fairfield Christian

Danville left no doubt in recording a 41-7 win over Fairfield Christian in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 1.

Danville jumped in front of Fairfield Christian 34-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Blue Devils fought to a 41-0 halftime margin at the Knights’ expense.

The gap narrowed in the third quarter when Fairfield Christian made it 41-7.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Recently on Aug. 18, Danville squared off with Worthington Christian in a football game.

Buckeye Valley exhales after close call with Ashland

Buckeye Valley posted a narrow 27-23 win over Ashland in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 1.

Ashland started on steady ground by forging a 10-7 lead over Buckeye Valley at the end of the first quarter.

The Barons kept a 20-17 halftime margin at the Arrows’ expense.

Buckeye Valley moved to a 27-23 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

The last time Ashland and Buckeye Valley played in a 34-16 game on Sept. 2, 2022.

Recently on Aug. 18, Ashland squared off with River Valley in a football game.

Lexington overcomes Clear Fork in seat-squirming affair

Lexington posted a narrow 28-27 win over Clear Fork in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 1.

Clear Fork started on steady ground by forging a 7-0 lead over Lexington at the end of the first quarter.

The scoreboard showed the Colts with a 21-14 lead over the Minutemen heading into the second quarter.

Lexington broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 28-27 lead over Clear Fork.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Last season, Clear Fork and Lexington faced off on Sept. 2, 2022 at Clear Fork High School.

In recent action on Aug. 18, Lexington faced off against Ontario and Clear Fork took on Lucas on Aug. 18 at Clear Fork High School.

Perry denies Crestline’s challenge

Perry pushed past Crestline for a 26-8 win in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 1.

Perry breathed fire in front of Crestline 20-0 to begin the second quarter.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second and third quarters, as neither squad scored.

The Bulldogs rallied with an 8-6 advantage in the fourth quarter. However, the Commodores prevailed.

The last time Perry and Crestline played in a 41-0 game on Oct. 14, 2022.

Highland defeats Crestview

Highland left no doubt on Friday, controlling Crestview from start to finish for a 50-26 victory on Sept. 1 in Ohio football action.

Recently on Aug. 18, Highland squared off with Fredericktown in a football game.

Massillon sets early tone to dominate Mansfield

Massillon controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 51-10 victory over Mansfield at Massillon on Sept. 1 in Ohio football action.

Massillon opened with a 21-7 advantage over Mansfield through the first quarter.

The Tigers registered a 35-10 advantage at halftime over the Tygers.

Massillon jumped to a 42-10 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Tigers held on with a 9-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Licking Valley claims tight victory against West Holmes

Licking Valley posted a narrow 40-35 win over West Holmes for an Ohio high school football victory at Licking Valley High.

West Holmes showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 20-19 advantage over Licking Valley as the first quarter ended.

Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.

The scoreboard showed West Holmes with a 35-34 lead over Licking Valley heading into the third quarter.

The fourth quarter was decisive for the Panthers, as they climbed out of a hole with a 40-35 scoring margin.

The last time West Holmes and Licking Valley played in a 56-14 game on Sept. 2, 2022.

Colonel Crawford’s speedy start jolts East Knox

An early dose of momentum helped Colonel Crawford to a 49-15 runaway past East Knox in Ohio high school football on Sept. 1.

Colonel Crawford opened with a 21-7 advantage over East Knox through the first quarter.

The Eagles opened a massive 28-7 gap over the Bulldogs at halftime.

Colonel Crawford stormed to a 49-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs narrowed the gap 8-0 in the final quarter but it was too little, too late.

The last time Colonel Crawford and East Knox played in a 37-7 game on Sept. 2, 2022.

In recent action on Aug. 18, East Knox faced off against Northridge.

Norwalk sprints past Rogers

Norwalk pushed past Rogers for a 42-26 win for an Ohio high school football victory at Rogers High.

Norwalk moved in front of Rogers 14-6 to begin the second quarter.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.

Norwalk pulled to a 35-18 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Rams rallied in the final quarter, but the Truckers skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.

Recently on Aug. 18, Norwalk squared off with Start in a football game.

Calvert overcomes St. Paul

Calvert knocked off St. Paul 35-25 at Calvert High on Sept. 1 in Ohio football action.

The first quarter gave Calvert a 14-0 lead over St. Paul.

The Flyers showed some mettle by fighting back to a 21-13 halftime margin.

Calvert jumped to a 35-19 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Flyers managed a 6-0 rally in the final quarter, yet the die was already cast.

Last season, St. Paul and Calvert faced off on Sept. 3, 2021 at Calvert High School.

Utica overcomes deficit to defeat Fredericktown

Utica rallied after a first-quarter deficit to knock off Fredericktown 34-20 for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 1.

Fredericktown showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Utica as the first quarter ended.

Had this been a prize fight, the Freddies would’ve earned the judge’s decision at halftime, with a 20-7 lead on the Redskins.

Utica broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 34-20 lead over Fredericktown.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Fredericktown and Utica squared off on Sept. 3, 2021 at Utica High School.

In recent action on Aug. 18, Utica faced off against Centerburg and Fredericktown took on Highland on Aug. 18 at Fredericktown High School.

Worthington Christian posts win at Centerburg’s expense

Worthington Christian collected a solid win over Centerburg in a 20-7 verdict on Sept. 1 in Ohio football.

Worthington Christian opened with a 13-7 advantage over Centerburg through the first quarter.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren second and third quarters.

The Warriors held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Centerburg and Worthington Christian faced off on Sept. 2, 2022 at Centerburg High School.

In recent action on Aug. 18, Worthington Christian faced off against Danville and Centerburg took on Utica on Aug. 18 at Centerburg High School.

We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card.

Don’t miss our in-depth coverage of north central Ohio high school sports including profiles, analysis and game coverage. For statewide results 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. This news brief was powered by ScoreStream and Lede AI, the world leaders in fan-driven sports results.

I'm a helpful AI and automation tool. I collect, analyze, and deliver information like high school sports scores and real estate transfers. My job is to help the newsroom deliver lots more useful information...