ASHLAND COUNTY — Here’s your weekly regional high school football wrap-up from all over north central Ohio. Look to Ashland Source for sports results from Richland, Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Marion, and Knox counties. For feature coverage from this week, check out our sports section.
Never a doubt: Ashland breezes past Marion Harding 49-7
Ashland painted a masterpiece of offensive football all over the canvas of Marion Harding’s defense for a 49-7 win on August 26 in Ohio football.
Halt: Ashland Crestview pushes the mute button on Howard East Knox’s offense 35-0
Defense dominated as Ashland Crestview pitched a 35-0 shutout of Howard East Knox during this Ohio football game.
Ashland Crestview opened with a 14-0 advantage over Howard East Knox through the first quarter.
The Cougars’ offense roared in front for a 21-0 lead over the Bulldogs at the intermission.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Ashland Crestview and Howard East Knox were both scoreless.
The Cougars avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 14-0 stretch over the final quarter.
Mansfield imposes its will on North Canton Hoover 42-9
Mansfield left no doubt on Friday, controlling North Canton Hoover from start to finish for a 42-9 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the first quarter, with no one scoring.
The Tygers registered a 7-6 advantage at halftime over the Vikings.
Mansfield jumped to a 21-9 lead heading into the final quarter.
Conditioning showed as the Tygers outscored the Vikings 21-0 in the fourth quarter.
West Salem Northwestern takes down Sullivan Black River 29-6
West Salem Northwestern controlled the action to earn an impressive 29-6 win against Sullivan Black River in Ohio high school football on August 26.
West Salem Northwestern darted in front of Sullivan Black River 6-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Huskies’ offense moved in front for a 15-0 lead over the Pirates at halftime.
West Salem Northwestern thundered to a 22-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Huskies avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 7-6 stretch over the final quarter.
Cleveland Heights Lutheran East hustles by Oberlin 34-14
Cleveland Heights Lutheran East trucked Oberlin on the road to a 34-14 victory at Cleveland Heights Lutheran East High on August 26 in Ohio football action.
Galion Northmor exhales after close call with Greenwich South Central 28-20
Galion Northmor finally found a way to top Greenwich South Central 28-20 in Ohio high school football action on August 26.
Greenwich South Central authored a promising start, taking a 6-0 advantage over Galion Northmor at the end of the first quarter.
The Trojans took a 20-14 lead over the Golden Knights heading to the intermission locker room.
Galion Northmor broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 21-20 lead over Greenwich South Central.
The Golden Knights held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Too wild to tame: Ontario topples Norwalk St. Paul 35-19
No quarter was granted as Ontario blunted Norwalk St. Paul’s plans 35-19 on August 26 in Ohio football action.
Ontario drew first blood by forging a 21-13 margin over Norwalk St. Paul after the first quarter.
Defense ruled the second quarter as the Warriors and the Flyers were both scoreless.
Ontario jumped to a 28-19 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Warriors hummed like a well-oiled machine through the fourth quarter, extending the lead with a 7-0 advantage in the frame.
LaGrange Keystone comes up short in matchup with Lodi Cloverleaf 35-19
Lodi Cloverleaf put its nose to the grindstone and turned back LaGrange Keystone in a 35-19 decision in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
No pain, no gain: Medina Buckeye overcomes Amherst Steele 41-21
Medina Buckeye collected a solid win over Amherst Steele in a 41-21 verdict in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Medina Buckeye opened with a 13-7 advantage over Amherst Steele through the first quarter.
The Bucks’ offense moved in front for a 21-7 lead over the Comets at halftime.
Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.
The Bucks put a bow on this victory with a strong fourth-quarter kick, outpointing the Comets 20-14 in the last stanza.
Granville rolls past Bellville Clear Fork early to key victory 16-8
Bellville Clear Fork couldn’t climb out of an early hole in fallling 16-8 to Granville in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
Granville drew first blood by forging a 13-0 margin over Bellville Clear Fork after the first quarter.
The Blue Aces’ offense jumped in front for a 16-0 lead over the Colts at the intermission.
The tables turned a bit in the third quarter when Bellville Clear Fork got within 16-8.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Avon survives close clash with Medina 43-42
It wasn’t exactly Lewis & Clark in uncharted territory, but Avon had to survive its share of thorns while shedding Medina 43-42 in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Medina authored a promising start, taking a 13-7 advantage over Avon at the end of the first quarter.
The Battling Bees took a 16-14 lead over the Eagles heading to the halftime locker room.
Avon broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 36-30 lead over Medina.
The Battling Bees rallied with a 12-7 advantage in the final quarter. However, the Eagles prevailed.
Needlepoint: Canton Central Catholic sews up Creston Norwayne in slim triumph 36-35
Canton Central Catholic derailed Creston Norwayne’s hopes after a 36-35 verdict on August 26 in Ohio football.
Canton Central Catholic opened with a 7-0 advantage over Creston Norwayne through the first quarter.
A halftime tie at 14-14 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Canton Central Catholic and Creston Norwayne locked in a 28-28 stalemate.
The Crusaders got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-7 edge.
Wadsworth engulfs Wooster in point barrage 49-21
Wadsworth built a comfortable first-quarter advantage in a 49-21 win over Wooster during this Ohio football game.
Wadsworth drew first blood by forging a 14-0 margin over Wooster after the first quarter.
The Grizzlies fought to a 28-7 halftime margin at the Generals’ expense.
Wadsworth struck to a 42-14 lead heading into the final quarter.
Both teams scored evenly in the fourth quarter to make it 49-21.
Emergence: Wooster Triway eventually eclipses Marengo Highland 26-14
Marengo Highland cut in front to start, but Wooster Triway answered the challenge to collect a 26-14 victory during this Ohio football game.
Marengo Highland showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-6 advantage over Wooster Triway as the first quarter ended.
The Fighting Scots got the better of the action throughout the first half, owning a 14-12 margin over the Titans at halftime.
Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
A 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter fueled the Titans’ defeat of the Fighting Scots.
Halt: Smithville pushes the mute button on Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas’ offense 63-0
Fans of old-fashioned defense were treated to a masterful performance Friday when Smithville bottled Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas 63-0 in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Rittman sinks Windham with solid showing 40-22
Rittman tipped and eventually toppled Windham 40-22 in Ohio high school football on August 26.
The first quarter gave Rittman a 12-0 lead over Windham.
The Indians’ offense moved in front for a 20-8 lead over the Bombers at the intermission.
Rittman jumped to a 34-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Indians’ advantage was wide enough to weather the Bombers’ 8-6 margin in the fourth quarter.
Blank check: Medina Highland writes off North Royalton with nothing but zeroes 41-0
Medina Highland’s defense kept North Royalton under wraps and off the scoreboard in a 41-0 decision in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
Medina Highland opened with a 7-0 advantage over North Royalton through the first quarter.
The Hornets fought to a 27-0 intermission margin at the Bears’ expense.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Medina Highland and North Royalton were both scoreless.
The clock was the only thing that stopped the Hornets, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 14-0 final quarter, too.
Shaken, not stirred, Millersburg West Holmes cracks Orrville 51-14
Millersburg West Holmes rolled past Orrville for a comfortable 51-14 victory in Ohio high school football on August 26.
Millersburg West Holmes opened with a 23-0 advantage over Orrville through the first quarter.
The Knights opened a lopsided 44-0 gap over the Red Riders at the intermission.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.
The Knights’ advantage was wide enough to weather the Red Riders’ 7-0 margin in the fourth quarter.
Sugarcreek Garaway mauls Apple Creek Waynedale in strong effort 33-3
Sugarcreek Garaway’s competitive spirit was fine-tuned while punishing Apple Creek Waynedale 33-3 in Ohio high school football action on August 26.
The first quarter gave Sugarcreek Garaway a 13-0 lead over Apple Creek Waynedale.
The Pirates registered a 20-3 advantage at halftime over the Golden Bears.
Sugarcreek Garaway charged to a 33-3 lead heading into the final quarter.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the final quarter, with neither team scoring.
Newark gets out of the gate fast to top Mt. Vernon 35-34
Mt. Vernon couldn’t climb out of an early hole in fallling 35-34 to Newark on August 26 in Ohio football.
Newark opened with a 28-14 advantage over Mt. Vernon through the first quarter.
The Yellow Jackets tried to dig out of the hole by climbing within 28-20 at halftime.
Mt. Vernon came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the final quarter over Newark 34-28.
The Wildcats pulled off a stirring 7-0 fourth quarter to trip the Yellow Jackets.
Dalton stonewalls Massillon Tuslaw 48-0
Fans of old-fashioned defense were treated to a masterful performance Friday when Dalton bottled Massillon Tuslaw 48-0 in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
The first quarter gave Dalton a 14-0 lead over Massillon Tuslaw.
The Bulldogs opened a massive 28-0 gap over the Mustangs at the intermission.
Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the third quarter, with no one scoring.
The Bulldogs got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 20-0 edge.
Warren G. Harding edges Akron Buchtel in tough test 14-7
Yes, Warren G. Harding looked relaxed while edging Akron Buchtel, but no autographs please after its 14-7 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
Warren G. Harding jumped in front of Akron Buchtel 6-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Raiders fought to a 14-0 intermission margin at the Griffins’ expense.
Akron Buchtel rallied in the third quarter by making it 14-6.
The Griffins rallied with a 1-0 advantage in the fourth quarter. However, the Raiders prevailed.
Mayfield finds its footing in sprinting past Massillon Jackson 48-10
Mayfield turned in a thorough domination of Massillon Jackson 48-10 in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
Mayfield drew first blood by forging a 14-7 margin over Massillon Jackson after the first quarter.
The Wildcats fought to a 48-7 intermission margin at the Polar Bears’ expense.
Massillon Jackson responded in the third quarter by cutting the margin to 48-10.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the fourth quarter, with neither team scoring.
Akron North delivers heart-wrenching defeat to Wickliffe 8-7
It wasn’t exactly Lewis & Clark in uncharted territory, but Akron North had to survive its share of thorns while shedding Wickliffe 8-7 in Ohio high school football action on August 26.
Wickliffe started on steady ground by forging a 7-6 lead over Akron North at the end of the first quarter.
Both teams were shutout in the second and third quarters.
The Blue Devils’ heartbreak could be traced to a disappointing final quarter, when they were outscored 2-0 by the Vikings.
Mogadore Field hammers Ravenna Southeast 28-6
Ravenna Southeast got no credit and no consideration from Mogadore Field, which slammed the door 28-6 on August 26 in Ohio football.
Mogadore Field moved in front of Ravenna Southeast 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Falcons’ offense pulled in front for a 21-0 lead over the Pirates at halftime.
Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
Conditioning showed as the Falcons outscored the Pirates 7-6 in the fourth quarter.
Austintown Fitch gives Canton McKinley the business 38-14
Austintown Fitch turned in a thorough domination of Canton McKinley 38-14 in Ohio high school football on August 26.
Mogadore Field drops zeroes on Alliance 6-0
Mogadore Field’s defense throttled Alliance, resulting in a 6-0 shutout for an Ohio boys soccer victory on August 25.
Convincing fashion: Kent Roosevelt handles Akron Firestone 35-6
Kent Roosevelt scored early and often to roll over Akron Firestone 35-6 on August 19 in Ohio football action.
Kent Roosevelt jumped in front of Akron Firestone 14-6 to begin the second quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the second and third quarters.
The clock was the only thing that stopped the Rough Riders, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 21-0 fourth quarter, too.
Dover tames Akron East’s offense 35-0
A suffocating defense helped Dover handle Akron East 35-0 at Dover High on August 26 in Ohio football action.
Dover opened with a 7-0 advantage over Akron East through the first quarter.
The Tornadoes registered a 21-0 advantage at intermission over the Dragons.
Dover roared to a 27-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Tornadoes’ train of momentum chugged along the final-quarter tracks with an 8-0 points differential.
Navarre Fairless dismantles Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 40-7
Navarre Fairless handled Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 40-7 in an impressive showing in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
Down but not out: Magnolia Sandy Valley beats back Akron Manchester 34-15
A slow beginning couldn’t deter Magnolia Sandy Valley, which shook it off to claim a 34-15 victory over Akron Manchester during this Ohio football game.
Akron Manchester showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 9-7 advantage over Magnolia Sandy Valley as the first quarter ended.
The Cardinals kept a 21-9 halftime margin at the Panthers’ expense.
The tables turned a bit in the third quarter when Akron Manchester got within 21-15.
The Cardinals held on with a 13-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
No quarter given: Massillon puts down Canton GlenOak 35-7
Massillon built a comfortable first-quarter advantage in a 35-7 win over Canton GlenOak in Ohio high school football on August 26.
The first quarter gave Massillon a 21-0 lead over Canton GlenOak.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second quarter, as neither squad scored.
Massillon jumped to a 28-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Both teams scored evenly in the final quarter to make it 35-7.
New London drops zeroes on Mansfield Christian 3-0
New London’s defense was a brick wall that stopped Mansfield Christian cold, resulting in a 3-0 victory in Ohio girls volleyball on August 25.
No mercy: Norwalk shuts down Shelby in defensive masterpiece 3-0
A stalwart defense refused to yield as Norwalk shutout Shelby 3-0 during this Ohio girls high school soccer game.
Sullivan Black River delivers smashing punch to stump Mansfield Christian 3-1
Sullivan Black River offered a menacingly balanced approach while handling Mansfield Christian during this 3-1 victory in an Ohio girls volleyball matchup on August 22.
Ontario stops Lexington in snug affair 2-1
Ontario poked just enough holes in Lexington’s defense to garner a taut, 2-1 victory for an Ohio girls soccer victory on August 19.
Defense ruled the first half as Ontario and Lexington were both scoreless.
The Warriors got the better of the final-half scoring, finishing the game in style with a 2-1 edge.
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