The opposing lines are prepared to clash Friday night in Gahanna. Liberty upset the Lions 14-10. Credit: Jack Slemenda

Super start fuels Olentangy Liberty’s upset of Gahanna Lincoln

Powell Olentangy Liberty collected a 14-10 victory over Gahanna Lincoln in Ohio high school football on Nov. 13.

The first quarter gave Olentangy Liberty a 14-0 lead over Gahanna Lincoln.

Momentum turned in the second quarter as the Golden Lions climbed back to within 14-3.

Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.

The Patriots chalked up this decision in spite of the Golden Lions’ spirited fourth-quarter performance.

Massillon Washington defense stifles Big Walnut

A suffocating defense helped Massillon Washington handle Big Walnut 21-0 in Ohio high school football action on Nov. 13.

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

Massillon Washington took control in the third quarter with a 14-0 advantage over the Golden Eagles.

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

Last season, Sunbury Big Walnut and Massillon Washington squared off on Nov. 21, 2025 at Sunbury Big Walnut High School.

Columbus East earns stressful win over Licking Valley

Columbus East finally found a way to top Licking Valley 36-33 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 13.

The two teams dueled to an even start, with Columbus East and Licking Valley settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.

The Panthers had a 19-14 edge on the Tigers at the beginning of the third quarter.

Licking Valley enjoyed a 27-14 lead over Columbus East to start the final quarter.

It took a 22-6 rally, but the Tigers were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the final quarter.

Beverly Ft. Frye thwarts Columbus Academy’s quest

Beverly Ft. Frye pushed past Columbus Academy for a 19-7 win for an Ohio high school football victory at Beverly Fort Frye High on Nov. 13.

The Cadets fought to a 7-0 intermission margin at the Vikings’ expense.

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

The Cadets held on with a 12-7 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Columbus Watterson’s speedy start jolts New Albany

A swift early pace pushed Columbus Watterson past New Albany Friday 45-12 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 13.

Watterson jumped in front of New Albany 13-0 to begin the second quarter.

Watterson registered a 27-0 advantage at intermission over New Albany.

New Albany showed its spirit while rallying to within 37-12 in the third quarter.

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

Huber Heights Wayne tops Hilliard Darby

Huber Heights Wayne scored early and often to roll over Hilliard Darby 56-14 on Nov. 13 in Ohio football action.

The first quarter gave Wayne a 14-7 lead over Hilliard Darby.

The Warriors registered a 43-14 advantage at intermission over the Panthers.

Wayne charged to a 56-14 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Pickerington North carves slim margin over Upper Arlington

Pickerington North posted a narrow 14-10 win over Upper Arlington in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 13.

The Golden Bears were ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Pickerington North as the first quarter ended.

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

Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third quarter.

The Panthers got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-3 edge.

Kirtland claims tight victory against Hillsdale

Kirtland posted a narrow 36-27 win over Jeromesville Hillsdale in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 13.

Hillsdale showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 13-7 advantage over Kirtland as the first quarter ended.

The Falcons moved ahead by earning a 20-14 advantage over the Hornets at the end of the second quarter.

Kirtland broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 28-27 lead over Jeromesville Hillsdale.

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

Shelby overcomes Sandusky Perkins in seat-squirming affair

Shelby topped Sandusky Perkins 20-14 in a tough tilt at Shelby High on Nov. 13 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 Pirates moved a thin margin over the Whippets as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.

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

The Whippets pulled off a stirring 13-0 fourth quarter to trip the Pirates.

Danville shuts out Toronto

Danville’s defense throttled Toronto, resulting in a 46-0 shutout for an Ohio high school football victory on Nov. 13.

Danville pulled in front of Toronto 16-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Blue Devils’ offense breathed fire in front for a 32-0 lead over the Red Knights at halftime.

Danville charged to a 46-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Clear Fork scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Ottawa-Glandorf

A swift early pace pushed Bellville Clear Fork past top-seeded Ottawa-Glandorf Friday 35-9 during this Ohio football playoff game on Nov. 13.

The Colts opened with a 14-0 advantage over previously undefeated Ottawa-Glandorf through the first quarter.

Clear Fork fought to a 21-3 halftime margin at the Titans’ expense.

CF breathed fire to a 29-9 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Colts got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.

Clear Fork will meet Shelby next week in a regional championship game.

Ontario stymies St. Marys Memorial

Ontario handled St. Marys Memorial from beginning to end for a 38-21 postseason victory to earn a ticket to the Division III, Region 10 playoff championship game.

The Warriors vaulted to a 14-0 first-quarter lead and enjoyed a 17-0 halftime bulge.

St. Marys rallied to within 24-14 heading to the fourth quarter, but Ontario poured it on with two more touchdowns in the final period to finish it.

Medina Highland defense stifles Mayfield

Defense dominated as Medina Highland pitched a 32-0 shutout of Mayfield Village Mayfield in Ohio high school football on Nov. 13.

Medina Highland darted in front of Mayfield Village Mayfield 7-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Hornets fought to a 24-0 halftime margin at the Wildcats’ expense.

Medina Highland steamrolled to a 32-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Steubenville earns narrow win over Dover

Steubenville finally found a way to top Dover 21-14 in Ohio high school football action on Nov. 13.

Neither squad could muster points in the first quarter.

The Big Red fought to a 14-0 intermission margin at the Tornadoes’ expense.

Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.

The Tornadoes rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Big Red skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.

Last time Steubenville and Dover played in a 63-34 game on Sept. 26, 2025.

Carey records thin win against Delta

Carey posted a narrow 24-18 win over Delta in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 13.

Leipsic posts win at Sycamore Mohawk’s expense

Leipsic notched a win against Sycamore Mohawk 26-14 in Ohio high school football action on Nov. 13.

Last season, Leipsic and Sycamore Mohawk squared off on Nov. 7, 2025 at Leipsic High School.

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