Olentangy Liberty carves slim margin over Olentangy Orange
Olentangy Liberty posted a narrow 21-15 win over Olentangy Orange in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23.
Liberty jumped in front of Orange 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Patriots fought to a 14-7 halftime margin at the Pioneers’ expense.
Liberty moved to a 21-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Pioneers rallied with an 8-0 advantage in the final quarter. However, the Patriots prevailed.
Olentangy Berlin overcomes Lewis Center Olentangy
Olentangy Berlin collected a solid win over Lewis Center Olentangy in an 18-6 verdict on Oct. 23 in Ohio football action.
Berlin opened with a 7-0 advantage over Lewis Center Olentangy through the first quarter.
The Bears’ offense moved in front for a 14-0 lead over the Braves at the intermission.
Olentangy didn’t give up, slicing the gap to 16-6 in the third quarter.
The Bears held on with a 2-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Big Walnut dominates Galloway Westland
Big Walnut left no doubt on Friday, controlling Galloway Westland from start to finish for a 67-12 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23.
The first quarter gave BW a 30-6 lead over Westland. The Golden Eagles fought to a 51-12 halftime margin.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Big Walnut and Westland were both scoreless.
The Golden Eagles held on with a 16-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Benjamin Logan prevails over Springfield Shawnee
Benjamin Logan dismissed Springfield Shawnee by a 49-6 count in Ohio high school football on Oct. 23.
Benjamin Logan opened with a 7-0 first-quarter advantage that grew to 21-6 at halftime.
The Raiders pulled to a 35-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
Benjamin Logan got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.
Gahanna Lincoln edges Pickerington North in tough test
Gahanna Lincoln finally found a way to top Pickerington North 20-19 in Ohio high school football on Oct. 23.
Tough to find an edge early, Gahanna Lincoln and Pickerington North fashioned a 7-7 stalemate through the first quarter.
The Golden Lions fought to a 14-13 intermission margin at the Panthers’ expense.
Pickerington North moved ahead of Gahanna Lincoln 19-14 to start the final quarter.
The final period was decisive for the Golden Lions, as they climbed out of a hole with a 20-19 scoring margin.
Hilliard Bradley darts past Dublin Coffman with early burst
Hilliard Bradley rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 42-21 win over Dublin Coffman in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 23.
The first quarter gave Hilliard Bradley a 14-0 lead over Dublin Coffman.
The Jaguars opened a modest 28-14 gap over the Shamrocks at the intermission.
Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.
The Jaguars got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-7 edge.
Hilliard Darby shuts out Marysville
Hilliard Darby’s defense throttled Marysville, resulting in a 19-0 shutout in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23.
Hilliard Darby darted in front of Marysville 6-0 to begin the second quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.
Hilliard Darby moved to a 12-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Panthers got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Marion Elgin takes down Dola Hardin Northern
Marion Elgin rolled past Dola Hardin Northern for a comfortable 41-13 victory during this Ohio football game on Oct. 23.
Marion Elgin moved in front of Dola Hardin Northern 8-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Comets fought to a 14-0 intermission margin at the Polar Bears’ expense.
Dola Hardin Northern trimmed the margin in the third quarter to make it 20-13.
The Comets got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 21-0 edge.
Mt. Gilead shuts out Cardington-Lincoln
Defense dominated as Mt. Gilead pitched a 47-0 shutout of Cardington-Lincoln for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 23.
Both teams were shutout in the first quarter.
The Indians fought to a 20-0 intermission margin at the Pirates’ expense.
Mt. Gilead breathed fire to a 41-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Indians held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Newark escapes Lancaster in thin win
Newark topped Lancaster 29-22 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23.
Newark opened with a 7-0 advantage over Lancaster through the first quarter.
The Wildcats opened a narrow 14-7 gap over the Gales at halftime.
Newark and Lancaster each scored in the third quarter.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the fourth quarter.
Licking Valley rides to cruise-control win over Zanesville
Licking Valley raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 48-7 win over Zanesville in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 23.
Ontario defeats Caledonia River Valley
It was a tough night for River Valley which was overmatched by Ontario in this 47-14 verdict.
Watkins Memorial slips past Mt. Vernon
Watkins Memorial topped Mt. Vernon 34-33 in a tough tilt for an Ohio high school football victory at Mt. Vernon High on Oct. 23.
Mt. Vernon showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 17-0 advantage over Pataskala Watkins Memorial as the first quarter ended.
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 modest 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.
Pickerington Central crushes Reynoldsburg
Pickerington Central left no doubt on Friday, controlling Reynoldsburg from start to finish for a 41-13 victory during this Ohio football game on Oct. 23.
The Tigers opened a huge 34-13 gap over the Raiders at the intermission.
Pickerington Central roared to a 41-13 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the first and fourth quarters.
Shelby’s speedy start jolts Marion Harding
Shelby controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 42-7 victory over Marion Harding during this Ohio football game on Oct. 23.
Shelby roared in front of Marion Harding 22-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Whippets’ offense breathed fire in front for a 35-0 lead over the Presidents at the intermission.
Shelby breathed fire to a 42-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Presidents rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Whippets skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Upper Arlington overwhelms Hilliard Davidson
Upper Arlington scored early and often to roll over Hilliard Davidson 31-7 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23.
Upper Arlington opened with a 3-0 advantage over Hilliard Davidson through the first quarter.
The Golden Bears registered a 24-0 advantage at halftime over the Wildcats.
Upper Arlington breathed fire to a 31-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Golden Bears maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 7-0 in the fourth quarter.
Waverly rallies to top Worthington Christian
Waverly fought back from a slow start and rolled to 21-3 win over Worthington Christian for an Ohio high school football victory at Waverly High on Oct. 23.
Worthington Christian started on steady ground by forging a 3-0 lead over Waverly at the end of the first quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.
Waverly broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 14-3 lead over Worthington Christian.
The Tigers held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
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