Aug. 21: Delaware-area high school football roundup

Olentangy Berlin secures win over Olentangy Orange

Olentangy Berlin pushed past Olentangy Orange for a 21-6 win in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 21.

The first quarter gave Berlin a 13-6 lead over Orange.

Berlin jumped to a 21-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

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

Lakewood St. Edward survives for narrow win over Olentangy Liberty

Lakewood St. Edward posted a narrow 15-12 win over Olentangy Liberty in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 21.

St. Edward opened with a 7-6 advantage over Liberty through the first quarter.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and third quarters.

The Eagles held on with an 8-6 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Big Walnut sets early tone to dominate Hilliard Bradley

A swift early pace pushed Big Walnut past Hilliard Bradley Friday 32-7 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 21.

Big Walnut stormed in front of Hilliard Bradley 18-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Golden Eagles opened a monstrous 25-0 gap over the Jaguars at the intermission.

Big Walnut and Hilliard Bradley each scored in the third quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Upper Arlington tacks win on Lewis Center Olentangy

Upper Arlington controlled the action to earn an impressive 40-7 win against Lewis Center Olentangy on Aug. 21 in Ohio high school football.

The Golden Bears opened a huge 19-0 gap over the Braves at halftime.

Upper Arlington thundered to a 33-7 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Golden Bears held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Bellefontaine rallies to top Sidney

Sidney dented the scoreboard first, but Bellefontaine responded to earn a 35-14 decision in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 21.

The start wasn’t the problem for Sidney, as it began with a 7-0 edge over Bellefontaine through the end of the first quarter.

The Chieftains and the Yellow Jackets battled to a standoff at 7-7 as the third quarter began.

Bellefontaine took control in the third quarter with a 28-14 advantage over Sidney.

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

Clear Fork overcomes Granville

Clear Fork handed Granville a tough 28-14 loss at Granville High on Aug. 21 in Ohio football action.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.

The Colts’ offense moved in front for a 21-7 lead over the Blue Aces at halftime.

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

The Colts and the Blue Aces each scored in the final quarter.

Bluffton darts past Benjamin Logan with early burst

A swift early pace pushed Bluffton past Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan Friday 42-28 during this Ohio football game on Aug. 21.

Wynford claims victory against Cardington-Lincoln

Wynford collected a solid win over Cardington-Lincoln in a 34-20 verdict in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 21.

Wynford darted in front of Cardington-Lincoln 14-6 to begin the second quarter.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.

The tables turned a bit in the third quarter when Cardington-Lincoln got within 27-20.

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

Cols. Hamilton Twp. earns narrow win over Whitehall-Yearling

Cols. Hamilton Twp. posted a narrow 14-13 win over Whitehall-Yearling at Whitehall-Yearling on Aug. 21 in Ohio football action.

Cols. Hamilton Twp. darted in front of Whitehall-Yearling 7-0 to begin the second quarter.

Neither team had the advantage with the score stuck at 7-7 as the third quarter started.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third quarter.

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

Worthington Kilbourne shuts out Pataskala Watkins Memorial

A suffocating defense helped Worthington Kilbourne handle Pataskala Watkins Memorial 42-0 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 21.

Gahanna Lincoln rides to cruise-control win over Pickerington Central

Gahanna Lincoln raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 35-3 win over Pickerington Central on Aug. 21 in Ohio football action.

Gahanna Lincoln opened with a 7-0 advantage over Pickerington Central through the first quarter.

The Golden Lions fought to a 21-3 halftime margin at the Tigers’ expense.

Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.

The Golden Lions held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Hilliard Darby grinds out close victory over Lancaster

Hilliard Darby topped Lancaster 20-15 in a tough tilt in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 21.

Lancaster started on steady ground by forging a 3-0 lead over Hilliard Darby at the end of the first quarter.

Through the early stages of the affair, the Gales controlled the pace, taking a 9-0 lead into halftime.

Lancaster moved ahead by earning a 9-6 advantage over Hilliard Darby at the end of the third quarter.

It took a 14-6 rally, but the Panthers were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the final quarter.

Hilliard Davidson sets early tone to dominate Mansfield Senior

An early dose of momentum helped Hilliard Davidson to a 30-6 runaway past Mansfield on Aug. 21 in Ohio football action.

Hilliard Davidson opened with a 16-0 advantage over Mansfield through the first quarter.

Hilliard Davidson jumped to a 30-6 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and fourth quarters.

Marion Harding slips past Mt. Vernon

Marion Harding finally found a way to top Mt. Vernon 21-17 on Aug. 21 in Ohio football.

Marion Harding opened with a 7-2 advantage over Mt. Vernon through the first quarter.

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

The Yellow Jackets enjoyed a 15-14 edge in the fourth quarter, yet the result was already decided.

Martins Ferry races in front to defeat Mt. Gilead

Martins Ferry controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 42-19 victory over Mt. Gilead at Mt. Gilead High on Aug. 21 in Ohio football action.

The first quarter gave Martins Ferry a 14-0 lead over Mt. Gilead.

The Purple Riders registered a 42-6 advantage at intermission over the Indians.

The scene changed momentarily in the third quarter when Mt. Gilead got within 42-13.

The Indians rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Purple Riders skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.

New Albany earns narrow win over London

New Albany finally found a way to top London 17-14 for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 21.

The start wasn’t the problem for London, as it began with a 7-0 edge over New Albany through the end of the first quarter.

The Eagles kept a 10-7 halftime margin at the Red Raiders’ expense.

London came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the final quarter over New Albany 14-10.

The Eagles pulled off a stirring 7-0 final quarter to trip the Red Raiders.

Newark records thin win against Pataskala Licking Hts.

Newark finally found a way to top Pataskala Licking Hts. 16-12 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 21.

Newark Cath. tops Chillicothe Huntington in extra frame

Newark Cath. used overtime to slip past Chillicothe Huntington 28-27 at Newark Catholic High on Aug. 21 in Ohio football action.

The Green Wave’s offense darted in front for a 21-7 lead over the Huntsmen at halftime.

Both teams were shutout in the first and third quarters.

Nothing was decided in the fourth quarter, with the Green Wave and the Huntsmen locked in a 21-21 stalemate.

Newark Cath. held on with a 7-6 scoring edge in the first overtime period.

Newark Licking Valley darts past Thornville Sheridan with early burst

Newark Licking Valley broke to an early lead and topped Thornville Sheridan 28-13 in Ohio high school football on Aug. 21.

The first quarter gave Newark Licking Valley a 14-0 lead over Thornville Sheridan.

The Generals drew within 14-7 at the intermission.

Newark Licking Valley moved to a 28-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Richwood N. Union tops Marion Pleasant

Richwood N. Union earned a convincing 49-7 win over Marion Pleasant on Aug. 21 in Ohio football.

Richwood N. Union opened with a 14-0 advantage over Marion Pleasant through the first quarter.

The Wildcats fought to a 28-7 intermission margin at the Spartans’ expense.

Richwood N. Union breathed fire to a 49-7 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Tol. Whitmer claims victory against Reynoldsburg

Tol. Whitmer handed Reynoldsburg a tough 42-23 loss for an Ohio high school football victory at Whitmer High on Aug. 21.

Tol. Whitmer opened with a 21-7 advantage over Reynoldsburg through the first quarter.

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

Tol. Whitmer jumped to a 28-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Panthers held on with a 14-10 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Westerville N. bests Marysville

It was a tough night for Marysville which was overmatched by Westerville N. in this 31-9 verdict.

Westerville N. jumped in front of Marysville 10-0 to begin the second quarter.

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

Marysville battled back to make it 10-9 in the third quarter.

The Warriors held on with a 21-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

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