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Ashland's Michael Franz sheds a West Holmes tackler on his way down the sideline. Credit: Doug Haidet

Loudonville allows no points against Cardington-Lincoln

A suffocating defense helped Loudonville handle Cardington-Lincoln 49-0 in Ohio high school football on Oct. 6.

The last time Loudonville and Cardington-Lincoln played in a 44-12 game on Oct. 7, 2022.

In recent action on Sept. 22, Loudonville faced off against Danville and Cardington-Lincoln took on Centerburg on Sept. 22 at Cardington High School.

Shelby sprints past Clear Fork

Shelby notched a win against Clear Fork 36-21 on Oct. 6 in Ohio football.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 14-14 duel in the first quarter.

Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.

Shelby moved ahead of Clear Fork 29-14 as the final quarter started.

The Whippets and the Colts each scored in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Clear Fork and Shelby faced off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Clear Fork High School.

In recent action on Sept. 22, Shelby faced off against Highland and Clear Fork took on Pleasant on Sept. 22 at Pleasant High School.

Madison Comprehensive defense stifles Mt. Vernon

Defense dominated as Madison Comprehensive pitched a 38-0 shutout of Mt. Vernon during this Ohio football game on Oct. 6.

The first quarter gave Madison Comprehensive a 10-0 lead over Mt. Vernon.

The Rams’ offense steamrolled in front for a 17-0 lead over the Yellow Jackets at the intermission.

Madison Comprehensive roared to a 31-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

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

Last season, Madison Comprehensive and Mt Vernon squared off on Oct. 7, 2022 at Madison Comprehensive High School.

River Valley grinds out close victory over Highland

River Valley posted a narrow 38-37 win over Highland for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 6.

Highland started on steady ground by forging a 23-21 lead over River Valley at the end of the first quarter.

Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.

Highland enjoyed a 37-27 lead over River Valley to start the final quarter.

The Vikings fought back from a fourth-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Fighting Scots.

Last season, Highland and River Valley faced off on Oct. 14, 2022 at River Valley High School.

In recent action on Sept. 22, Highland faced off against Shelby.

Carey shuts out Bucyrus

A suffocating defense helped Carey handle Bucyrus 63-0 at Carey High on Oct. 6 in Ohio football action.

The last time Carey and Bucyrus played in a 54-0 game on Oct. 7, 2022.

Recently on Sept. 22, Carey squared off with Colonel Crawford in a football game.

Danville scores early, pulls away from Centerburg

Danville rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 52-22 win over Centerburg in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 6.

The first quarter gave Danville a 22-0 lead over Centerburg.

The Blue Devils registered a 38-8 advantage at intermission over the Trojans.

Danville jumped to a 46-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Blue Devils chalked up this decision in spite of the Trojans’ spirited final-quarter performance.

The last time Centerburg and Danville played in a 16-11 game on Oct. 7, 2022.

In recent action on Sept. 22, Centerburg faced off against Cardington-Lincoln and Danville took on Loudonville on Sept. 22 at Loudonville High School.

Hardin Northern allows no points against Crestline

A suffocating defense helped Hardin Northern handle Crestline 64-0 on Oct. 6 in Ohio football action.

Hardin Northern pulled in front of Crestline 29-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Polar Bears registered a 50-0 advantage at halftime over the Bulldogs.

Hardin Northern pulled to a 57-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Polar Bears got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

The last time Hardin Northern and Crestline played in a 49-8 game on Oct. 7, 2022.

Recently on Sept. 22, Crestline squared off with Elgin in a football game.

Northmor races in front to defeat Mt. Gilead

Northmor took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Mt. Gilead 31-3 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 6.

The first quarter gave Northmor a 21-3 lead over Mt. Gilead.

The Golden Knights fought to a 28-3 intermission margin at the Indians’ expense.

Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.

The Golden Knights held on with a 3-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

The last time Mt Gilead and Northmor played in a 36-9 game on Oct. 7, 2022.

In recent action on Sept. 22, Mt Gilead faced off against East Knox and Northmor took on Fredericktown on Sept. 22 at Northmor High School.

Gibsonburg darts by Willard

Gibsonburg earned a convincing 48-7 win over Willard in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 6.

Gibsonburg jumped in front of Willard 7-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Golden Bears registered a 14-0 advantage at halftime over the Crimson Flashes.

Gibsonburg thundered to a 41-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Golden Bears held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Recently on Sept. 22, Willard squared off with Lakota in a football game.

East Knox defense stifles Fredericktown

A suffocating defense helped East Knox handle Fredericktown 35-0 in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 6.

The first quarter gave East Knox a 14-0 lead over Fredericktown.

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

East Knox roared to a 28-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

Last season, Fredericktown and East Knox faced off on Oct. 7, 2022 at Fredericktown High School.

In recent action on Sept. 22, East Knox faced off against Mt Gilead and Fredericktown took on Northmor on Sept. 22 at Northmor High School.

Pleasant escapes Galion in thin win

Pleasant posted a narrow 14-13 win over Galion for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 6.

Pleasant opened with a 7-0 advantage over Galion through the first quarter.

Defense ruled the second quarter as the Spartans and the Tigers were both scoreless.

Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Pleasant and Galion locked in a 13-13 stalemate.

The Spartans held on with a 1-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

The last time Galion and Pleasant played in a 44-21 game on Oct. 14, 2022.

In recent action on Sept. 22, Pleasant faced off against Clear Fork.

Ontario allows blanks Marion Harding

Defense dominated as Ontario pitched a 34-0 shutout of Marion Harding in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 6.

Ontario opened with a 14-0 advantage over Marion Harding through the first quarter.

The Warriors opened a mammoth 34-0 gap over the Presidents at halftime.

Neither defense permitted points in the third and fourth quarters.

The last time Ontario and Marion Harding played in a 38-6 game on Oct. 14, 2022.

Columbian dominates Bellevue

Columbian left no doubt on Friday, controlling Bellevue from start to finish for a 43-12 victory at Columbian High on Oct. 6 in Ohio football action.

Columbian jumped in front of Bellevue 14-6 to begin the second quarter.

The Tornadoes registered a 28-6 advantage at intermission over the Redmen.

Columbian charged to a 36-6 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Tornadoes got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-6 edge.

Last season, Columbian and Bellevue squared off on Oct. 7, 2022 at Bellevue High School.

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