Buckeye Valley rallies to take down River Valley
Buckeye Valley rallied from behind to knock off Caledonia River Valley for a 35-21 verdict at Buckeye Valley on Sept. 4 in Ohio football action.
RV showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 6-0 advantage as the first quarter ended.
The Barons’ offense jumped in front for a 14-6 lead over the Vikings at the intermission.
Delaware Buckeye Valley darted to a 35-21 lead heading into the final quarter. Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Olentangy Berlin scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Centerville
Olentangy Berlin took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Centerville 20-6 during this Ohio football game on Sept. 4.
Berlin jumped in front of Centerville 13-0 to begin the second quarter.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter. Berlin roared to a 20-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Elks narrowed the gap 6-0 in the final quarter but it was too little, too late.
Orange proves to be too much for Olentangy
Olentangy Orange left no doubt on Friday, controlling Lewis Center Olentangy from start to finish for a 28-7 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 4.
The first quarter gave Orange a 7-0 lead. The scoreboard blinked a 7-7 tie, as the two teams turned toward the third quarter.
Lewis Center Olentangy Orange enjoyed a solid margin over Lewis Center Olentangy with a 21-7 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
The Pioneers held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Gahanna Lincoln finds OT victory at Olentangy Liberty
Gahanna Lincoln used overtime to slip past Powell Olentangy Liberty 14-13 for an Ohio high school football victory at Powell Olentangy Liberty High on Sept. 4.
Gahanna Lincoln jumped in front of Powell Olentangy Liberty 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
Both teams were shutout in the second and third quarters.
Nothing was decided in the final quarter, with the Golden Lions and the Patriots locked in a 7-7 stalemate.
Gahanna Lincoln recorded the game-winning PAT for the difference in a 7-6 scoring edge in the first overtime period.
Sunbury Big Walnut’s speedy start jolts Reynoldsburg
Sunbury Big Walnut scored early and often in a 44-7 win over Reynoldsburg in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 4.
The first quarter gave Sunbury Big Walnut a 17-7 lead over Reynoldsburg.
The Golden Eagles fought to a 30-7 intermission margin at the Raiders’ expense. Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
The Golden Eagles held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Dublin Jerome overcomes deficit and Dublin Coffman
Dublin Jerome rallied after a first-quarter deficit to knock off Dublin Coffman 45-28 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 4.
Dublin Coffman showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-3= advantage over Dublin Jerome as the first quarter ended.
The Celtics kept a 24-14 halftime margin at the Shamrocks’ expense.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Dublin Jerome and Dublin Coffman were both scoreless. The Celtics held on with a 21-14 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Hilliard Bradley races in front to defeat Grove City
A swift early pace pushed Hilliard Bradley past Grove City Friday 56-21 on Sept. 4 in Ohio football action.
Hilliard Bradley opened with a 21-0 advantage over Grove City through the first quarter.
The Greyhounds showed their spirit while rallying to within 28-13 at the intermission. Hilliard Bradley charged to a 42-21 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Jaguars held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Hilliard Darby shuts out Walnut Ridge
Defense dominated as Hilliard Darby pitched a 34-0 shutout of Walnut Ridge in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 4.
The first quarter gave Hilliard Darby a 6-0 lead over Columbus Cols. Walnut Ridge.
The Panthers fought to a 27-0 intermission margin at the Scots’ expense.
Hilliard Darby steamrolled to a 34-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Lima Senior squeezes past Benjamin Logan
Lima Senior topped Benjamin Logan 18-10 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 4.
Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan started on steady ground by forging a 7-6 lead over Lima Senior at the end of the first quarter.
The Spartans kept a 12-7 intermission margin at the Raiders’ expense.
Lima Senior moved to an 18-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Raiders enjoyed a 3-0 edge in the fourth quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Marion Harding overcomes Bellefontaine in seat-squirming affair
Marion Harding finally found a way to top Bellefontaine 14-7 in an Ohio high school
football matchup on Sept. 4.
The Presidents’ offense moved in front for a 14-0 lead over the Chieftains at the intermission.
Bellefontaine showed its spirit while rallying to within 14-7 in the third quarter.
Both teams were shutout in the first and fourth quarters.
Upper Scioto Valley overcomes Cardington Lincoln in tight tilt
Upper Scioto Valley topped Cardington-Lincoln 14-13 in a tough tilt on Sept. 4 in Ohio football.
The start wasn’t the problem for Cardington-Lincoln, as it began with a 7-6 edge through the end of the first quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and third quarters.
It took an 8-6 rally, but the Rams were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the final quarter.
Miamisburg escapes Hilliard Davidson in thin win
Miamisburg posted a narrow 21-14 win over Hilliard Davidson in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 4.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first quarter.
The Vikings fought to a 14-0 halftime margin at the Wildcats’ expense.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.
The Wildcats narrowed the gap 7-0 in the final quarter but it was too little, too late.
Newark Catholic shuts out Lore City Buckeye Trail
Defense dominated as Newark Catholic pitched a 31-0 shutout of Lore City Buckeye Trail in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 4.
The Green Wave opened with a 11-0 advantage over Lore City Buckeye Trail through the first quarter.
NC fought to a 31-0 intermission margin at the Warriors’ expense. Both teams were shutout in the third and fourth quarters.
Last season, Newark Catholic and Lore City Buckeye Trail squared off on Sept. 5, 2025 at Lore City Buckeye Trail High School.
Licking Valley overcomes Ashville Teays Valley in seat-squirming affair
Licking Valley posted a narrow 21-20 win over Ashville Teays Valley in Ohio high school football on Sept. 4.
Teays Valley showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 13-7 advantage over the Panthers as the first quarter ended.
Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.
Teays Valley enjoyed a 20-7 lead to start the final quarter.
A 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter fueled the Panthers’ defeat of the Vikings.
Pataskala Watkins Memorial dominates Mansfield Senior
Pataskala Watkins Memorial left no doubt on Friday, controlling Mansfield Senior from start to finish for a 41-7 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 4.
The first quarter gave the Warriors a 27-0 lead.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second and third quarters, as neither squad scored. The Warriors got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-7 edge.
Steubenville Catholic Central delivers statement win over Zanesville Rosecrans
Steubenville Catholic Central handled Zanesville Rosecrans 41-7 in an impressive showing on Sept. 4 in Ohio football.
Steubenville Catholic Central opened with a 7-0 advantage over Zanesville Rosecrans through the first quarter.
The Crusaders fought to a 21-0 intermission margin at the Bishops’ expense.
SCC charged to a 28-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Crusaders got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 13-7 edge.
Sunbury Big Walnut’s speedy start jolts Reynoldsburg
Sunbury Big Walnut scored early and often in a 44-7 win over Reynoldsburg in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 4.
The first quarter gave Sunbury Big Walnut a 17-7 lead over Reynoldsburg.
The Golden Eagles fought to a 30-7 intermission margin at the Raiders’ expense. Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
Upper Arlington pounds Avon
Upper Arlington dominated from start to finish in an imposing 43-22 win over Avon during this Ohio football game on Sept. 4.
The first quarter gave The Golden Bears an 8-0 lead over Avon.
The roles reversed in the second quarter as the Eagles fought to 15-14.
Upper Arlington darted to a 22-14 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Golden Bears got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 21-8 edge.
Westerville North escapes close call with Westerville Central
Westerville North topped Westerville Central 14-6 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 4.
The Warriors opened with a 7-0 advantage and expanded it to 14-0 at the intermission.
The Warhawks stemmed the tide in the third quarter by closing the gap to 14-6. Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Whitehall-Yearling rides to cruise-control win over Marion Pleasant
Whitehall-Yearling dominated from start to finish in an imposing 39-14 win over Marion Pleasant for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 4.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Whitehall-Yearling and Marion Pleasant settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.
The Rams opened a small 20-7 gap over the Spartans at halftime.
Whitehall-Yearling thundered to a 39-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Centerburg comes up short in matchup with Worthington Christian
Worthington Christian notched a win against Centerburg 31-13 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 4.
The Warriors’ offense darted in front for a 14-13 lead over the Trojans at the intermission. Both teams were shutout in the first and third quarters.
The Warriors got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 17-0 edge.
Newark lets lead slip away in Zanesville’s victory
Newark dented the scoreboard first, but Zanesville responded to earn a 32-14 decision for an Ohio high school football victory at Newark on Sept. 4.
Newark showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Zanesville as the first quarter ended.
The Wildcats moved ahead by earning a 14-8 advantage over the Blue Devils at the end of the second quarter.
Zanesville broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 16-14 lead over Newark. The Blue Devils got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 16-0 edge.
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