Lewis Center Olentangy takes advantage of early margin to defeat Marysville
Lewis Center Olentangy took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Marysville 31-8 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 2.
Lewis Center Olentangy charged in front of Marysville 31-0 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 Marysville got within 31-2.
The Braves chalked up this decision in spite of the Monarchs’ spirited final-quarter performance.
Olentangy Orange rallies to top Dublin Coffman
Olentangy Orange rallied from behind to knock off Dublin Coffman for a 28-12 verdict in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 2.
Dublin Coffman started on steady ground by forging a 3-0 lead over Orange at the end of the first quarter.
The Pioneers’ offense jumped in front for a 14-6 lead over the Shamrocks at halftime.
Orange moved to a 21-6 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Pioneers held on with a 7-6 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Olentangy Liberty escapes close call with Upper Arlington
Olentangy Liberty posted a narrow 13-12 win over Upper Arlington during this Ohio football game on Oct. 2.
The first quarter gave Liberty a 7-3 lead over Upper Arlington.
The Golden Bears bowed their back in the second quarter, chipping the deficit to 7-6.
Upper Arlington moved ahead of Liberty 9-7 to start the final quarter.
The final quarter was decisive for the Patriots, as they climbed out of a hole with a 13-12 scoring margin.
Sunbury Big Walnut’s initial push dashes Columbus Worthington Kilbourne’s hopes
Sunbury Big Walnut grabbed a quick lead then had to fight to retain its advantage before securing a 35-28 win against Columbus Worthington Kilbourne for an Ohio high school football victory at Sunbury Big Walnut High on Oct. 2.
Sunbury Big Walnut jumped in front of Columbus Worthington Kilbourne 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Golden Eagles opened a thin 21-7 gap over the Wolves at the intermission.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.
The Wolves managed a 14-7 rally in the final quarter, yet the die was already cast.
Buckeye Valley tops Columbus Bishop Ready
Buckeye Valley handled Columbus Bishop Ready 34-7 in an impressive showing in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 2.
BV opened with a 20-0 advantage over Ready through the first quarter.
The Barons’ offense roared in front for a 27-0 lead over the Silver Knights at the intermission.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the fourth quarter.
Westerville S. records thin win against Delaware Hayes
Westerville S. topped Delaware Hayes 28-21 in a tough tilt on Oct. 2 in Ohio football action.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Westerville S. and Delaware Hayes settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.
The Wildcats registered a 21-7 advantage at halftime over the Pacers.
Delaware Hayes bowed its back in the third quarter, chipping the deficit to 28-21.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Centerburg sets early tone to dominate Cardington-Lincoln
An early dose of momentum helped Centerburg to a 42-7 runaway past Cardington-Lincoln in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 2.
Centerburg opened with a 21-0 advantage over Cardington-Lincoln through the first quarter.
The Trojans’ offense steamrolled in front for a 35-0 lead over the Pirates at halftime.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 42-7.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Gahanna Lincoln scores early, pulls away from New Albany
Gahanna Lincoln broke to an early lead and topped New Albany 35-3 in Ohio high school football on Oct. 2.
Gahanna Lincoln opened with a 28-3 advantage over New Albany through the first quarter.
Neither squad could muster points in the second and third quarters.
The Golden Lions held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Galion earns solid win over Marion Pleasant
Galion grabbed a 21-7 victory at the expense of Marion Pleasant during this Ohio football game on Oct. 2.
The first quarter gave Galion a 7-0 lead over Marion Pleasant.
The scoreboard blinked a 7-7 tie, as the two teams turned toward the third quarter.
Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
The Tigers held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Galloway Westland thwarts Westerville North’s quest
Galloway Westland eventually beat Westerville North 22-6 for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 2.
The Cougars registered a 22-6 advantage at intermission over the Warriors.
Defense ruled the first, third and fourth quarters as the Cougars and the Warriors were both scoreless.
Granville’s speedy start jolts Zanesville
A swift early pace pushed Granville past Zanesville Friday 36-12 on Oct. 2 in Ohio football.
Granville opened with a 14-0 advantage over Zanesville through the first quarter.
Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.
Granville moved to a 21-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Blue Aces held on with a 15-6 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Hilliard Davidson falls to Hilliard Bradley in OT
Hilliard Bradley topped Hilliard Davidson in a 13-10 overtime thriller at Hilliard Davidson High on Oct. 2 in Ohio football action.
The Jaguars and the Wildcats were deadlocked at 7-7 heading to the third quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the first and third quarters.
Nothing was decided in the final quarter, with the Jaguars and the Wildcats locked in a 10-10 stalemate.
Hilliard Bradley held on with a 3-0 scoring edge in the first overtime period.
Hilliard Darby edges past Dublin Jerome in tough test
Hilliard Darby finally found a way to top Dublin Jerome 25-20 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 2.
Tough to find an edge early, Hilliard Darby and Dublin Jerome fashioned a 3-3 stalemate through the first quarter.
The Celtics jumped a slim margin over the Panthers as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.
Hilliard Darby broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 19-13 lead over Dublin Jerome.
The Panthers maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 7-6 in the final quarter.
London prevails over Bellefontaine
London scored early and often to roll over Bellefontaine 56-7 in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 2.
The first quarter gave London a 21-0 lead over Bellefontaine.
The Red Raiders’ offense thundered in front for a 42-7 lead over the Chieftains at halftime.
London charged to a 49-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Red Raiders held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Sparta Highland survives multiple overtimes to defeat River Valley
It took extra time, but Sparta Highland finally beat River Valley 34-33 in Ohio high school football on Oct. 2.
Marion Elgin takes advantage of early margin to defeat Cory-Rawson
Marion Elgin broke to an early lead and topped Cory-Rawson 35-10 for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 2.
The first quarter gave Marion Elgin a 14-0 lead over Cory-Rawson.
The Comets registered a 28-0 advantage at intermission over the Hornets.
Marion Elgin pulled to a 35-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Hornets rallied with a 10-0 advantage in the final quarter. However, the Comets prevailed.
Mt. Gilead exhales after close call with Howard E. Knox
Mt. Gilead finally found a way to top Howard E. Knox 27-21 at Howard East Knox High on Oct. 2 in Ohio football action.
Howard E. Knox started on steady ground by forging a 14-7 lead over Mt. Gilead at the end of the first quarter.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second quarter, as neither squad scored.
Howard E. Knox moved ahead by earning a 14-13 advantage over Mt. Gilead at the end of the third quarter.
It took a 14-7 rally, but the Indians were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the fourth quarter.
Ontario claims victory against Marion Harding
Ontario notched a win against Marion Harding 27-12 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 2.
Watkins Memorial pockets slim win over Licking Hts.
Watkins Memorial posted a narrow 16-14 win over Licking Hts. on Oct. 2 in Ohio football.
The start wasn’t the problem for Licking Hts., as it began with a 14-0 edge over Watkins Memorial through the end of the first quarter.
The Hornets moved ahead by earning a 14-7 advantage over the Warriors at the end of the second quarter.
Watkins Memorial broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 16-14 lead over Licking Hts.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Pickerington Central rides to cruise-control win over Newark
Pickerington Central earned a convincing 44-19 win over Newark during this Ohio football game on Oct. 2.
Pickerington Central opened with a 14-0 advantage over Newark through the first quarter.
The Tigers opened a massive 41-6 gap over the Wildcats at the intermission.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Pickerington Central and Newark were both scoreless.
The Tigers maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 13-3 in the fourth quarter.
Westerville Cent. overcomes Grove City in seat-squirming affair
Westerville Cent. finally found a way to top Grove City 41-35 on Oct. 2 in Ohio football action.
Grove City started on steady ground by forging a 14-0 lead over Westerville Cent. at the end of the first quarter.
Neither squad could claim an advantage as the scoreboard showed a 21-21 standstill heading to the third quarter.
Westerville Cent. jumped to a 35-21 bulge over Grove City as the final quarter began.
The Greyhounds enjoyed a 14-6 edge in the fourth quarter, yet the result was already decided.
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