OHSAA football scores for August 23, 2024 in Ohio high school sport.
Cardington-Lincoln escapes close call with Elgin
Cardington-Lincoln topped Elgin 26-22 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 23.
Neither defense permitted points in the first quarter.
The Pirates fought to a 14-6 halftime margin at the Comets’ expense.
Elgin didn’t give up, slicing the gap to 20-14 in the third quarter.
The Pirates enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Comets’ 8-6 advantage in the final quarter.
Last season, Elgin and Cardington-Lincoln squared off on Aug. 18, 2023 at Cardington High School.
Danville takes advantage of early margin to defeat Worthington Christian
Danville broke to an early lead and topped Worthington Christian 50-21 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 23.
The first quarter gave Danville a 30-14 lead over Worthington Christian.
Both teams were shutout in the second and third quarters.
The Blue Devils got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 20-7 edge.
Last season, Danville and Worthington Christian squared off on Aug. 18, 2023 at Danville High School.
Fredericktown slips past Highland
Fredericktown finally found a way to top Highland 30-28 for an Ohio high school football victory at Highland High on Aug. 23.
Fredericktown darted in front of Highland 12-7 to begin the second quarter.
The scoreboard showed the Fighting Scots with a 21-18 lead over the Freddies heading into the second quarter.
Fredericktown broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 24-21 lead over Highland.
The Fighting Scots narrowed the gap 7-6 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.
Last time Highland and Fredericktown played in a 35-0 game on Aug. 18, 2023.
Northmor sets early tone to dominate Upper Sandusky
Northmor left no doubt in recording a 48-14 win over Upper Sandusky on Aug. 23 in Ohio football.
Northmor opened with a 21-0 advantage over Upper Sandusky through the first quarter.
The Golden Knights’ offense roared in front for a 41-0 lead over the Rams at halftime.
Upper Sandusky clawed to within 41-7 through the third quarter.
The Golden Knights and the Rams each scored in the fourth quarter.
Last time Northmor and Upper Sandusky played in a 42-21 game on Aug. 18, 2023.
Northridge barely beats East Knox
Northridge posted a narrow 8-7 win over East Knox in Ohio high school football on Aug. 23.
The Vikings’ offense jumped in front for a 2-0 lead over the Bulldogs at halftime.
Neither defense permitted points in the first and third quarters.
The Bulldogs enjoyed a 7-6 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Last season, East Knox and Northridge squared off on Aug. 18, 2023 at East Knox High School.
Monroeville rides to cruise-control win over Lakota
Monroeville dominated Lakota 45-13 in Ohio high school football on Aug. 23.
Monroeville steamrolled in front of Lakota 20-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Eagles fought to a 38-0 intermission margin at the Raiders’ expense.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Monroeville and Lakota were both scoreless.
The Raiders closed the lead with a 13-7 margin in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Monroeville and Lakota faced off on Aug. 18, 2023 at Monroeville High School.
Riverdale carves slim margin over Bucyrus
Riverdale topped Bucyrus 13-6 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 23.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren first and second quarters.
Riverdale jumped to a 7-6 bulge over Bucyrus as the final quarter began.
The Falcons got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.
Last season, Riverdale and Bucyrus squared off on Aug. 18, 2023 at Riverdale High School.
New London posts win at Millersport’s expense
New London collected a solid win over Millersport in a 34-20 verdict during this Ohio football game on Aug. 23.
Both teams were shutout in the first quarter.
The Wildcats opened a massive 22-6 gap over the Lakers at halftime.
Millersport showed its teeth in the third quarter by rallying to within 28-14.
The Wildcats and the Lakers each scored in the fourth quarter.
Ontario overcomes Lexington’s lead to earn win
Ontario shook off a slow start and pulled away for a 31-14 win over Lexington for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 23.
Lexington showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-6 advantage over Ontario as the first quarter ended.
Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.
Lexington jumped a thin margin over Ontario as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.
The Warriors fought back from a final-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Minutemen.
Last season, Ontario and Lexington squared off on Aug. 18, 2023 at Lexington High School.
Perkins allows no points against Clear Fork
Perkins’ defense throttled Clear Fork, resulting in a 55-0 shutout in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 23.
Perkins darted in front of Clear Fork 13-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Pirates’ offense stormed in front for a 41-0 lead over the Colts at halftime.
Perkins pulled to a 48-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Pirates got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
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