Zanesville claims tight victory against Mt. Vernon

Zanesville posted a narrow 38-35 win over Mt. Vernon in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 9.

The first quarter gave Zanesville an 8-6 lead over Mt. Vernon.

Neither squad could muster points in the second and third quarters.

The Blue Devils got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 30-29 edge.

Last season, Mt. Vernon and Zanesville faced off on Sept. 26, 2025 at Mt Vernon Mount Vernon High School.

Centerburg barely beats Mt. Gilead

Centerburg topped Mt. Gilead 13-12 in a tough tilt at Mt. Gilead High on Oct. 9 in Ohio football action.

Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled evenly to a 6-6 tie through the first quarter.

The Indians jumped a small margin over the Trojans as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.

Centerburg broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 13-12 lead over Mt. Gilead.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Last season, Centerburg and Mt Gilead faced off on Oct. 3, 2025 at Mt Gilead Mount Gilead High School.

Fredericktown finds OT victory against Loudonville

Fredericktown used overtime to slip past Loudonville 35-34 for an Ohio high school football victory at Loudonville High on Oct. 9.

Neither squad could muster points in the first quarter.

The Freddies and the Redbirds were deadlocked at 14-14 heading to the third quarter.

Fredericktown jumped ahead of Loudonville 21-14 as the final quarter started.

Nothing was decided in the final quarter, with the Freddies and the Redbirds locked in a 28-28 stalemate.

Fredericktown got the better of the first overtime-period scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-6 edge.

Clear Fork squeezes past Highland

Clear Fork finally found a way to top Highland 20-14 on Oct. 9 in Ohio football.

Bellville Clear Fork opened with a 7-0 advantage through the first quarter.

The Fighting Scots had a 14-7 edge on the Colts at the beginning of the third quarter.

Defense ruled the third quarter as Clear Fork and Highland were both scoreless.

The Colts fought back from a fourth-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Fighting Scots.

Last season, Highland and Clear Fork squared off on Oct. 10, 2025 at Bellville Clear Fork High School.

Teays Valley bests Newark

Ashville Teays Valley dominated from start to finish in an imposing 49-10 win over Newark in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 9.

Last season, Newark and Ashville Teays Valley faced off on Oct. 10, 2025 at Ashville Teays Valley High School.

Crooksville grinds out close victory over Coshocton

Crooksville finally found a way to top Coshocton 45-37 for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 9.

Neither squad could muster points in the first quarter.

The Ceramics fought to an 18-16 intermission margin at the Redskins’ expense.

Crooksville moved to a 32-23 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Redskins outpointed the Ceramics 14-13 in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

Delaware Olentangy Berlin records thin win against Dublin Jerome

Delaware Olentangy Berlin finally found a way to top Dublin Jerome 17-10 during this Ohio football game on Oct. 9.

Delaware Olentangy Berlin opened with a 10-3 advantage over Dublin Jerome through the first quarter.

Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.

Delaware Olentangy Berlin darted to a 17-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Bears maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 7-0 in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Delaware Olentangy Berlin and Dublin Jerome squared off on Oct. 10, 2025 at Delaware Berlin High School.

Gahanna Cols. Academy overwhelms Delaware Buckeye Valley

Gahanna Cols. Academy unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Delaware Buckeye Valley 39-17 Friday in Ohio high school football on Oct. 9.

Granville darts past Pataskala Watkins Memorial with early burst

Granville scored early and often in a 41-7 win over Pataskala Watkins Memorial on Oct. 9 in Ohio football action.

The first quarter gave Granville a 14-0 lead over Pataskala Watkins Memorial.

The Blue Aces opened a massive 34-0 gap over the Warriors at the intermission.

Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.

Both teams scored evenly in the final quarter to make it 41-7.

Marion Harding secures a win over Pleasant

Marion Harding notched a win against Pleasant 28-14 at Marion Harding on Oct. 9 in Ohio football action.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first quarter, as neither squad scored.

The second quarter began with neither team in charge at a 7-7 deadlock.

The Presidents took control in the third quarter with a 21-14 advantage over Pleasant.

Marion Harding got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

Millersburg W. Holmes overwhelms Ashland

Millersburg W. Holmes dismissed Ashland by a 42-21 count for an Ohio high school football victory at Millersburg West Holmes High on Oct. 9.

Millersburg W. Holmes opened with a 21-0 advantage over Ashland through the first quarter.

The Knights registered a 28-0 advantage at intermission over the Arrows.

The scene changed momentarily in the third quarter when Ashland got within 35-15.

The Knights held on with a 7-6 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Ashland and Millersburg W. Holmes squared off on Oct. 10, 2025 at Ashland High School.

New Albany escapes close call with Grove City Central Crossing

New Albany topped Grove City Central Crossing 19-11 in a tough tilt at New Albany High School on Oct. 9 in Ohio football action.

Licking Valley overwhelms Licking Hts.

Licking Valley’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Licking Hts. 56-20 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 9.

The first quarter gave LV a 28-7 lead.

The Panthers registered a 49-13 advantage at halftime over the Hornets.

The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the third quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Resolve: New Lexington comes from behind to topple Zanesville W. Muskingum

New Lexington fought to overcome a first-quarter deficit for a 47-28 win over Zanesville W. Muskingum during this Ohio football game on Oct. 9.

Zanesville W. Muskingum showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-8 advantage over New Lexington as the first quarter ended.

The Panthers kept a 35-21 intermission margin at the Tornadoes’ expense.

New Lexington charged to a 47-28 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Last season, New Lexington and Zanesville W. Muskingum faced off on Sept. 12, 2025 at New Lexington High School.

New Philadelphia defeats Lexington

New Philadelphia’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Lexington 63-35 for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 9.

Last time Lexington and New Philadelphia played in a 44-20 game on Oct. 10, 2025.

Newark Licking Valley races in front to defeat Pataskala Licking Hts.

Newark Licking Valley rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 56-20 win over Pataskala Licking Hts. in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 9.

Newark Licking Valley opened with a 28-7 advantage over Pataskala Licking Hts. through the first quarter.

The Panthers’ offense jumped in front for a 49-13 lead over the Hornets at halftime.

The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the third quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Newark Licking Valley and Pataskala Licking Hts. faced off on Sept. 26, 2025 at Newark Licking Valley High School.

Sunbury Big Walnut allows no points against Westerville N.

Defense dominated as Sunbury Big Walnut pitched a 31-0 shutout of Westerville N. for an Ohio high school football victory at Westerville North High on Oct. 9.

Sunbury Big Walnut opened with a 13-0 advantage over Westerville N. through the first quarter.

The Golden Eagles’ offense jumped in front for a 19-0 lead over the Warriors at halftime.

Sunbury Big Walnut stormed to a 31-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Last time Sunbury Big Walnut and Westerville N. played in a 37-3 game on Oct. 10, 2025.

Teays Valley delivers statement win over Newark

Teays Valley controlled the action to earn an impressive 49-10 win against Newark on Oct. 9 in Ohio football.

Utica dominates Hebron Lakewood

Utica raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 48-7 win over Hebron Lakewood on Oct. 9 in Ohio football.

Last season, Utica and Hebron Lakewood faced off on Sept. 26, 2025 at Utica High School.

Zanesville Maysville pushes over New Concord John Glenn

Zanesville Maysville notched a win against New Concord John Glenn 29-13 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 9.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first quarter, as neither squad scored.

The Panthers registered a 14-7 advantage at intermission over the Little Muskies.

Zanesville Maysville jumped to a 29-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Little Muskies outpointed the Panthers 6-0 in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

Last season, Zanesville Maysville and New Concord John Glenn squared off on Aug. 22, 2025 at Zanesville Maysville High School.

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