The goal for Ohio's elite football teams is to reach Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium for a shot at a state championship in Canton. Credit: Hayden Gray

Big Walnut bests Louisville

Big Walnut dominated Louisville 37-7 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 6.

Big Walnut jumped in front of Louisville 13-7 to begin the second quarter.

The Golden Eagles’ offense darted in front for a 16-7 lead over the Leopards at halftime.

Big Walnut roared to a 29-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Golden Eagles got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-0 edge.

Olentangy Liberty defense stifles Olentangy Berlin

Olentangy Liberty’s defense throttled Olentangy Berlin, resulting in a 15-0 shutout in Ohio high school football action on Nov. 6.

Liberty jumped in front of Berlin 3-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Patriots opened a thin 6-0 gap over the Bears at halftime.

Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.

The Patriots held on with a 9-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Gahanna Lincoln pockets slim win over Olentangy Orange

Gahanna Lincoln topped Olentangy Orange 13-10 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 6.

Gahanna Lincoln moved in front of Olentangy Orange 7-0 to begin the second quarter.

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

Orange had a 10-7 edge on Gahanna Lincoln at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

A 6-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter fueled the Golden Lions’ defeat of the Pioneers.

Upper Arlington defeats Reynoldsburg

Upper Arlington handled Reynoldsburg 34-8 in an impressive showing for an Ohio high school football victory on Nov. 6.

Bishop Watterson tacks win on Whitehall-Yearling

Columbus Watterson dismissed Whitehall-Yearling by a 36-6 count at Watterson on Nov. 6 in Ohio football action.

Watterson opened with a 14-6 advantage over Whitehall-Yearling through the first quarter.

The Eagles opened a small 21-6 gap over the Rams at halftime.

Watterson breathed fire to a 28-6 lead heading into the final quarter.

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

Columbus Academy pockets slim win over Worthington Christian

Columbus Academy finally found a way to top Worthington Christian 23-21 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 6.

Columbus Academy opened with a 3-0 advantage over Worthington Christian through the first quarter.

The Vikings registered a 9-0 advantage at halftime over the Warriors.

Columbus Academy steamrolled to a 16-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Warriors closed the lead with a 21-7 margin in the final quarter.

Hilliard Darby escapes close call with Toledo Whitmer

Hilliard Darby topped Toledo Whitmer 24-21 in a tough tilt in Ohio high school football action on Nov. 6.

Super start fuels New Albany’s victory over Canal Winchester

New Albany grabbed a quick lead then had to fight to retain its advantage before securing a 28-20 win against Canal Winchester during this Ohio football game on Nov. 6.

New Albany moved in front of Canal Winchester 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Eagles fought to a 21-0 intermission margin at the Indians’ expense.

Canal Winchester trimmed the margin in the third quarter to make it 21-7.

The Eagles maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 13-7 in the final quarter.

Danville defense stifles Lucas

Defense dominated as Danville pitched a 34-0 shutout of Lucas in a Division VII Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 6.

Danville jumped in front of Lucas 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Blue Devils registered a 34-0 advantage at halftime over the Cubs. The entire second half was played with a running clock as Danville ran just three offensive plays after intermission.

The Blue Devils improved to 11-0 with this victory.

Hannibal River takes advantage of early margin to defeat Fredericktown

A swift early pace pushed Hannibal River past Fredericktown Friday 49-34 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 6.

Hannibal River opened with a 22-0 advantage over Fredericktown through the first quarter.

The Freddies didn’t give up, slicing the gap to 28-14 at halftime.

Hannibal River thundered to a 42-21 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Freddies closed the gap with a 13-7 margin in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough.

Clear Fork shuts out Tontogany Otsego

Defense dominated as Clear Fork pitched a 38-0 shutout of Tontogany Otsego in a Division IV Ohio high school football playoff rout at the Colt Corral.

The Colts raced to a 7-0 first-quarter lead and then erupted for three touchdowns in the second period to open a 28-0 bulge. A third-quarter TD triggered the running clock and a fourth-period field goal finished it.

Clear Fork travels to top-seeded Ottawa-Glandorf next week in a regional semifinal game.

Shelby darts by Oberlin Firelands

Shelby controlled the action to earn an impressive 42-3 win against Oberlin Firelands in a Division IV Ohio high school football encounter on Nov. 6.

The first quarter gave Shelby a 14-3 lead over Oberlin Firelands.

The Whippets exploded in the second period with three TDs to register a 35-3 advantage at intermission over the Falcons.

Shelby steamrolled to a 42-3 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

The Whippets are 11-0 and will tangle with 11-0 and third-seeded Sandusky Perkins next week.

Ontario hangs on for thrilling win over Tiffin Columbian

Ontario battled back from a 12-point second-half deficit to stun Tiffin Columbian 22-19 in a Division III Ohio high school football playoff game on Friday night.

Cardae Brown’s 71-yard TD catch on a trick play staked the Warriors to a 7-0 first-quarter lead.

Columbian battled back to make it 12-7 at halftime.

The Tornadoes hit on a long touchdown pass of their own for a 19-7 third-quarter lead.

Ontario rebounded in dizzying fashion. Gavin Miller’s 5-yard touchdown run trimmed the edge to 19-14. Zane Curry fashioned the play of the game on 27-yard pick 6 (combined with a two-point conversion) to give the Warriors the lead for good.

Neither team scored in the final 12 minutes.

Hillsdale hammers Mineral Ridge

Hillsdale’s last two postseason journeys have ended in Canton at the state championship game. On Friday night the Falcons showed a quick playoff exit is not in their DNA.

Coach Trevor Cline’s club rolled all over Mineral Ridge 52-14 at Hillsdale High School in a Division VI playoff clash.

The Falcons broke on top 7-0 in the first quarter, then exploded for five touchdowns in the second period to carve out a 42-0 bulge that all but finished the game.

Playing with a running clock, Hillsdale scored again in the third period for a 49-0 bulge.

The Falcons registered a pair of touchdowns in the final period, but it wasn’t enough.

Canfield S. Range races in front to defeat Smithville

Canfield S. Range rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 49-28 win over Smithville in Ohio high school football action on Nov. 6.

Carey delivers statement win over Lima Central Catholic

Carey handled Lima Central Catholic 35-13 in an impressive showing at Lima Central Catholic on Nov. 6 in Ohio football action.

Carey jumped in front of Lima Central Catholic 7-3 to begin the second quarter.

The Blue Devils registered a 14-3 advantage at intermission over the Thunderbirds.

The gap narrowed in the third quarter when Lima Central Catholic made it 20-10.

The Blue Devils got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 15-3 edge.

Coldwater takes down Wooster Triway

Coldwater controlled the action to earn an impressive 35-13 win against Wooster Triway for an Ohio high school football victory on Nov. 6.

Coldwater darted in front of Wooster Triway 14-6 to begin the second quarter.

The dynamic altered in the second quarter as the Titans inched back to a 14-13 deficit.

Coldwater darted to a 21-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Cavaliers got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.

Cuyahoga Heights Cuyahoga Hts. secures a win over Dalton

Cuyahoga Heights Cuyahoga Hts. handed Dalton a tough 23-8 loss on Nov. 6 in Ohio football.

Cuyahoga Heights Cuyahoga Hts. jumped in front of Dalton 7-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Red Wolves’ offense jumped in front for a 13-0 lead over the Bulldogs at the intermission.

Defense ruled the third quarter as Cuyahoga Heights Cuyahoga Hts. and Dalton were both scoreless.

The Red Wolves held on with a 10-8 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Dover shuts out The Plains Athens

Defense dominated as Dover pitched a 41-0 shutout of The Plains Athens during this Ohio football game on Nov. 6.

Dover opened with a 27-0 advantage over The Plains Athens through the first quarter.

The Tornadoes fought to a 34-0 halftime margin at the Bulldogs’ expense.

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

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

New Middletown Spring. bests Norwalk St. Paul

New Middletown Spring. earned a convincing 34-7 win over Norwalk St. Paul during this Ohio football game on Nov. 6.

New Middletown Spring. opened with a 7-0 advantage over Norwalk St. Paul through the first quarter.

The Tigers opened a narrow 21-7 gap over the Flyers at the intermission.

Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.

The Tigers got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 13-0 edge.

Medina Buckeye takes the lead, but can’t maintain it in falling to Ottawa-Glandorf

Ottawa-Glandorf fought back from a slow start and rolled to 28-14 win over Medina Buckeye in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 6.

Sycamore Mohawk overcomes North Baltimore to earn win

Sycamore Mohawk dug itself out of a first-quarter hole and pulled away a 52-20 win over North Baltimore in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 6.

North Baltimore showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out an 8-0 advantage over Sycamore Mohawk as the first quarter ended.

Neither squad could claim an advantage as the scoreboard showed a 14-14 standstill heading to the third quarter.

Sycamore Mohawk enjoyed a mammoth margin over North Baltimore with a 36-14 lead heading to the final quarter.

The Warriors got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 16-6 edge.

Medina Highland dominates Broadview Heights

Medina Highland rolled past Broadview Heights for a comfortable 31-7 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 6.

The first quarter gave Medina Highland a 7-0 lead over Broadview Heights.

The Hornets opened a close 14-7 gap over the Bees at the intermission.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third quarter.

The Hornets got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 17-0 edge.

Last season, Medina Highland and Broadview Heights faced off on Nov. 7, 2025 at Medina Highland High School.

New Middletown Springfield routs Norwalk St. Paul

It was a tough night for Norwalk St. Paul which was overmatched by New Middletown Springfield in this 34-7 verdict.

New Middletown Spring. opened with a 7-0 advantage over Norwalk St. Paul through the first quarter.

The Tigers fought to a 21-7 intermission margin at the Flyers’ expense.

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third quarter.

The Tigers got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 13-0 edge.

New Lexington escapes close call with Heath

New Lexington topped Heath 24-17 in a tough tilt in Ohio high school football on Nov. 6.

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

The Panthers registered an 8-3 advantage at intermission over the Bulldogs.

New Lexington moved to a 16-10 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Panthers got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-7 edge.

Early offense pushes Newark Licking Valley past Granville

Newark Licking Valley broke in front early and tripped Granville for a 22-15 win on Nov. 6 in Ohio football.

The first quarter gave Newark Licking Valley a 20-7 lead over Granville.

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

Newark Licking Valley darted to a 22-7 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Blue Aces managed an 8-0 rally in the fourth quarter, yet the die was already cast.

Uhrichsville Claymont denies Johnstown’s challenge

Uhrichsville Claymont handed Johnstown a tough 35-19 loss for an Ohio high school football victory at Johnstown High on Nov. 6.

The first quarter gave Uhrichsville Claymont a 13-6 lead over Johnstown.

The Mustangs’ offense moved in front for a 20-13 lead over the Johnnies at halftime.

Uhrichsville Claymont darted to a 27-13 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Mustangs got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-6 edge.

Gnadenhutten Indian Valley scores first, holds off West Muskingum

After jumping in front early, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley held off Zanesville W. Muskingum squad for a 35-28 win at Gnadenhutten Indian Valley High on Nov. 6 in Ohio football action.

Gnadenhutten Indian Valley moved in front of Zanesville W. Muskingum 27-14 to begin the second quarter.

Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.

Zanesville W. Muskingum bowed its back in the third quarter, chipping the deficit to 27-21.

The Braves got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-7 edge.

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