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Resolve: Ashland roars from behind to topple Lexington 42-28
Ashland seemed a step slow at the start, but rallied to win 42-28 over Lexington at Ashland High on October 21 in Ohio football action.
Lexington showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-0 advantage over Ashland as the first quarter ended.
The Minutemen took a 28-21 lead over the Arrows heading to the intermission locker room.
Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the third quarter, with no one scoring.
The final quarter was decisive for the Arrows, as they climbed out of a hole with a 42-28 scoring margin.
Jetstream: Ashland Crestview’s early advantage leaves Ashland Mapleton in its wake 47-16
An early dose of momentum thrust Ashland Crestview to a 47-16 runaway past Ashland Mapleton in Ohio high school football on October 21.
Sullivan Black River engineers impressive victory over Wellington 41-12
Sullivan Black River lit up the scoreboard on October 21 to propel past Wellington for a 41-12 victory for an Ohio high school football victory on October 21
Sullivan Black River jumped in front of Wellington 13-6 to begin the second quarter.
The Pirates opened a massive 34-6 gap over the Dukes at the intermission.
Both offenses were stymied without points on either side in the third quarter.
The Pirates avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 7-6 stretch over the final quarter.
Ontario holds off Shelby 35-28
Ontario derailed Shelby’s hopes after a 35-28 verdict on October 21 in Ohio football.
The start wasn’t the problem for Shelby, as it began with a 13-7 edge over Ontario through the end of the first quarter.
The Whippets constructed a bold start that built a 21-14 gap on the Warriors heading into the locker room.
Shelby had cause for optimism when it began the final quarter on top of Ontario 28-21.
The Warriors fought back from a final-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Whippets.
Mansfield defeats Mansfield Madison Comprehensive in lopsided affair 37-13
It would have taken a herculean effort for Mansfield Madison Comprehensive to claim this one, and Mansfield wouldn’t allow that in a 37-13 decision in an Ohio high school football matchup on October 21.
The first quarter gave Mansfield a 7-6 lead over Mansfield Madison Comprehensive.
The Tygers opened a slim 21-13 gap over the Rams at halftime.
Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.
The Tygers got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 16-0 edge.
Columbia Station Columbia puts fans through the wringer before topping Oberlin Firelands 29-28
Columbia Station Columbia grabbed the final advantage in a 29-28 extra time victory over Oberlin Firelands on October 21 in Ohio football action.
Quick jolt prompts Sheffield Lake Brookside to power past Oberlin 46-12
Sheffield Lake Brookside tested the scoreboard lights while lighting up Oberlin 46-12 in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Arlington carves slim margin over Lucas 29-21
The cardiac kids of Arlington unleashed every advantage to outlast Lucas 29-21 in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Lucas authored a promising start, taking a 7-0 advantage over Arlington at the end of the first quarter.
The Cubs climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 21-7 lead at intermission.
Arlington broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 29-21 lead over Lucas.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
West Salem Northwestern sets early tone, plays it to the finish in drumming Apple Creek Waynedale 42-10
West Salem Northwestern rode the wave after a hot start and cruised to a 42-10 win over Apple Creek Waynedale during this Ohio football game.
West Salem Northwestern opened with a 14-0 advantage over Apple Creek Waynedale through the first quarter.
The scene changed momentarily in the second quarter when the Golden Bears got within 22-10.
West Salem Northwestern thundered to a 28-10 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Huskies put a bow on this victory with a strong final-quarter kick, outpointing the Golden Bears 14-0 in the last stanza.
Jeromesville Hillsdale takes quick lead, doesn’t look back to beat Rittman 42-7
A swift early pace pushed Jeromesville Hillsdale past Rittman Friday 42-7 on October 21 in Ohio football.
Jeromesville Hillsdale drew first blood by forging a 14-0 margin over Rittman after the first quarter.
The Falcons opened an enormous 35-0 gap over the Indians at halftime.
Jeromesville Hillsdale roared to a 42-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Falcons maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 7-0 in the fourth quarter.
Loudonville survives taut tilt with Galion Northmor 28-21
Loudonville found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Galion Northmor 28-21 in an Ohio high school football matchup on October 21.
Loudonville drew first blood by forging a 14-7 margin over Galion Northmor after the first quarter.
The Red Birds opened a modest 21-14 gap over the Golden Knights at halftime.
Both offenses were stymied without points on either side in the third quarter.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the fourth quarter.
Bellville Clear Fork overwhelms Marengo Highland 42-7
It would have taken a herculean effort for Marengo Highland to claim this one, and Bellville Clear Fork wouldn’t allow that in a 42-7 decision in Ohio high school football action on October 21.
Bellville Clear Fork moved in front of Marengo Highland 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Colts’ offense jumped in front for a 21-0 lead over the Fighting Scots at the intermission.
Bellville Clear Fork pulled to a 35-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the fourth quarter.
Lodi Cloverleaf wastes no time or effort in making quick work of Akron Springfield 41-6
Lodi Cloverleaf jump-started its momentum from the beginning to defeat Akron Springfield 41-6 in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Lodi Cloverleaf breathed fire in front of Akron Springfield 21-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Colts registered a 35-0 advantage at halftime over the Spartans.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third quarter, as neither squad scored.
The Colts and the Spartans each scored in the fourth quarter.
North Olmsted collects skin-tight win against Medina Buckeye 28-21
North Olmsted survived Medina Buckeye in a 28-21 win that had a seat-squirming feel in an Ohio high school football matchup on October 21.
The first quarter gave North Olmsted a 7-0 lead over Medina Buckeye.
The Eagles registered a 28-7 advantage at halftime over the Bucks.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.
The Eagles chalked up this decision in spite of the Bucks’ spirited fourth-quarter performance.
Creston Norwayne flexes stout defense to thwart Smithville 38-0
Defense dominated as Creston Norwayne pitched a 38-0 shutout of Smithville at Creston Norwayne High on October 21 in Ohio football action.
Creston Norwayne drew first blood by forging a 7-0 margin over Smithville after the first quarter.
Defense ruled the second quarter as the Bobcats and the Smithies were both scoreless.
Creston Norwayne charged to a 31-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Bobcats held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Cleveland VASJ scores early, pulls away from Wooster 41-7
Cleveland VASJ shot out of the gate and remained in front to doom Wooster 41-7 on October 21 in Ohio football.
Cleveland VASJ opened with a 21-0 advantage over Wooster through the first quarter.
The Vikings opened a mammoth 34-0 gap over the Generals at halftime.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 41-7.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Medina uses explosive start to detonate Solon 48-7
Medina left no doubt in recording a 48-7 beating of Solon in an Ohio high school football matchup.
The first quarter gave Medina a 21-0 lead over Solon.
The Battling Bees opened an immense 42-7 gap over the Comets at halftime.
Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.
The Battling Bees avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 6-0 stretch over the fourth quarter.
Orrville’s early pace exhausts Wooster Triway 23-15
Quick starts are great in drag racing and for Orrville, which used one on Friday to defeat Wooster Triway 23-15 in an Ohio high school football matchup on October 21.
Orrville drew first blood by forging a 14-0 margin over Wooster Triway after the first quarter.
The Red Riders fought to a 23-8 intermission margin at the Titans’ expense.
Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.
The Titans managed a 7-0 rally in the fourth quarter, yet the die was already cast.
Point of emphasis: Medina Highland posts stop sign on Copley’s offense 63-0
Medina Highland’s defense throttled Copley, resulting in a 63-0 shutout in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Millersburg West Holmes dismantles Mt. Vernon in convincing manner 49-14
Millersburg West Holmes scored early and often to roll over Mt. Vernon 49-14 for an Ohio high school football victory on October 21.
Millersburg West Holmes drew first blood by forging a 14-0 margin over Mt. Vernon after the first quarter.
The Knights registered a 28-7 advantage at halftime over the Yellow Jackets.
Millersburg West Holmes charged to a 42-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the fourth quarter.
Boxed in: Wadsworth’s defense bottles Twinsburg’s attack 33-0
Wadsworth’s defense was a brick wall that stopped Twinsburg cold, resulting in a 33-0 victory in Ohio high school football action on October 21.
Wadsworth darted in front of Twinsburg 9-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Grizzlies opened a massive 23-0 gap over the Tigers at halftime.
Wadsworth steamrolled to a 30-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Grizzlies held on with a 3-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Dalton explodes past Doylestown Chippewa 47-7
Dalton showed top form to dominate Doylestown Chippewa during a 47-7 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Dalton drew first blood by forging a 7-0 margin over Doylestown Chippewa after the first quarter.
The Bulldogs opened a giant 41-0 gap over the Chipps at the intermission.
Dalton charged to a 47-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Chipps rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Bulldogs skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.
Norton jumps in front fast to dismiss Ravenna in convincing tilt 35-14
Norton zipped to a quick start to key a 35-14 win over Ravenna in Ohio high school football on October 21.
Norton drew first blood by forging a 14-0 margin over Ravenna after the first quarter.
The Panthers opened a monstrous 21-0 gap over the Ravens at the intermission.
Ravenna didn’t give up, slicing the gap to 28-14 in the third quarter.
The Panthers got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Streetsboro jumps in front fast to dismiss Akron Coventry in convincing tilt 63-35
Too much too quick, Streetsboro opened on a torrid pace and knocked off Akron Coventry 63-35 at Streetsboro High on October 21 in Ohio football action.
The first quarter gave Streetsboro a 21-7 lead over Akron Coventry.
The Rockets’ offense charged in front for a 49-21 lead over the Comets at halftime.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 63-35.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Mogadore overcomes Rootstown 34-14
Riding a wave of production, Mogadore surfed over Rootstown 34-14 on October 21 in Ohio football action.
Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit scuffles before coming around to beat Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary 41-14
Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit trailed at the end of the first quarter before rallying for a 41-14 win over Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary on October 21 in Ohio football.
Clean sheet: Peninsula Woodridge doesn’t allow Mogadore Field a point 33-0
Peninsula Woodridge’s defense was a brick wall that stopped Mogadore Field cold, resulting in a 33-0 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on October 21.
Tallmadge escapes Barberton in thin win 20-14
Mighty close, mighty fine, Tallmadge wore a victory shine after clipping Barberton 20-14 in Ohio high school football action on October 21.
Tallmadge drew first blood by forging a 12-7 margin over Barberton after the first quarter.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.
Barberton took the lead 14-12 to start the final quarter.
The Blue Devils rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Magics 8-0 in the last stanza for the victory.
Lakewood St. Edward darts by Akron Hoban in easy victory 41-20
Lakewood St. Edward handled Akron Hoban 41-20 in an impressive showing during this Ohio football game.
The first quarter gave Lakewood St. Edward a 14-7 lead over Akron Hoban.
The Eagles registered a 28-13 advantage at intermission over the Knights.
Akron Hoban stemmed the tide in the third quarter by closing the gap to 34-20.
The Eagles’ train of momentum chugged along the final-quarter tracks with a 7-0 points differential.
Score no more: Akron Buchtel’s defense breaks down Akron Firestone 50-0
Akron Buchtel sent Akron Firestone home scoreless via a dominating defense in a 50-0 decision in Ohio high school football on October 21.
Akron Buchtel drew first blood by forging a 21-0 margin over Akron Firestone after the first quarter.
The Griffins fought to a 28-0 intermission margin at the Falcons’ expense.
Akron Buchtel charged to a 43-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Griffins’ train of momentum chugged along the fourth-quarter tracks with a 7-0 points differential.
Navarre Fairless finds its footing in sprinting past Massillon Tuslaw 41-14
Navarre Fairless’ powerful offense roared to a resounding victory by pulling away from Massillon Tuslaw 41-14 for an Ohio high school football victory on October 21.
The first quarter gave Navarre Fairless a 20-0 lead over Massillon Tuslaw.
Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.
Navarre Fairless pulled to a 34-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the fourth quarter.
Canton South handles stress test to best Canal Fulton Northwest 21-20
Canton South survived Canal Fulton Northwest in a 21-20 win that had a seat-squirming feel on October 21 in Ohio football.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first quarter.
The Wildcats opened a thin 14-0 gap over the Indians at the intermission.
Both teams scored evenly in the third quarter to make it 21-7.
The Indians closed the lead with a 13-0 margin in the final quarter.
Razor thin: Canton GlenOak earns tough verdict over Massillon Perry 28-21
Olive Oil isn’t as slim as the win Canton GlenOak chalked up in tripping Massillon Perry 28-21 in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Canton GlenOak darted in front of Massillon Perry 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Golden Eagles registered a 28-7 advantage at intermission over the Panthers.
The gap narrowed in the third quarter when Massillon Perry made it 28-21.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the fourth quarter, with neither team scoring.
North Canton Hoover delivers heart-wrenching defeat to Massillon Jackson 14-7
North Canton Hoover eventually plied victory away from Massillon Jackson 14-7 in Ohio high school football action on October 21.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with North Canton Hoover and Massillon Jackson settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.
North Canton Hoover moved over Massillon Jackson 14-7 heading to the fourth quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and fourth quarters.
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