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Shelby’s Casey Lantz (11) and Brady Bowman (20) celebrate in the end zone after Bowman scored in the second half against Ontario Friday night at Ontario High School. Credit: Dan Melograna

Shelby nips Ontario in wild affair

Shelby forged a tie in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference by rallying to beat Ontario 37-31 on Friday night in a back-and-forth affair.

Senior Issaiah Ramsey was the star of the game for the Whippets. The senior standout took a hook and lateral the distance, on a fourth-and-15 from the Ontario 39 for the game-winning score with just 57 seconds remaining.

But Ontario drove the length of the field, and was then shut down on four plays after gaining a first-and-goal from the nine.

Ramsey intercepted his second pass of the night in the end zone on fourth down to end the game.

It was the Warriors first loss of the season, dropping their record to 8-1.

Shelby improves to 7-2, and the two squads have identical 1-loss records in the conference.

Ashland allows no points against Wooster

Defense dominated as Ashland pitched a 34-0 shutout of Wooster in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 13.

Ashland opened with a 7-0 advantage over Wooster through the first quarter.

The Arrows opened an enormous 20-0 gap over the Generals at halftime.

Ashland jumped to a 34-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Ashland Crestview escapes close call with Collins Western Reserve

Ashland Crestview topped Collins Western Reserve 27-26 in a tough tilt in Ohio high school football on Oct. 13.

Collins Western Reserve showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-6 advantage over Ashland Crestview as the first quarter ended.

Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.

Collins Western Reserve had a 20-12 edge on Ashland Crestview at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

The Cougars rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Roughriders 15-6 in the last stanza for the victory.

Danville overwhelms Mount Gilead

Danville dominated from start to finish in an imposing 53-20 win over Mt. Gilead for an Ohio high school football victory at Mt. Gilead High on Oct. 13.

The first quarter gave Danville an 8-3 lead over Mt. Gilead.

The Blue Devils fought to a 16-6 intermission margin at the Indians’ expense.

Danville jumped to a 38-13 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Blue Devils got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 15-7 edge.

The last time Danville and Mt Gilead played in a 19-8 game on Oct. 14, 2022.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Mt Gilead faced off against Centerburg and Danville took on Cardington-Lincoln on Sept. 29 at Danville High School.

Fredericktown darts by Cardington-Lincoln

Fredericktown handled Cardington-Lincoln 38-16 in an impressive showing in Ohio high school football on Oct. 13.

Fredericktown opened with a 12-0 advantage over Cardington-Lincoln through the first quarter.

The Freddies opened a massive 25-8 gap over the Pirates at halftime.

Fredericktown breathed fire to a 38-16 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Last season, Fredericktown and Cardington-Lincoln faced off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Fredericktown High School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Danville and Fredericktown took on Loudonville on Sept. 29 at Fredericktown High School.

Galion scores first and maintains advantage to beat River Valley

Galion broke on top and refused to fold in holding off River Valley 42-35 for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 13.

Galion moved in front of River Valley 28-14 to begin the second quarter.

Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.

River Valley clawed to within 35-28 through the third quarter.

Neither team could gain any advantage in the final quarter.

Last season, Galion and River Valley faced off on Oct. 21, 2022 at River Valley High School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Galion faced off against Highland and River Valley took on Shelby on Sept. 29 at River Valley High School.

Northmor tacks win on Centerburg

Northmor dismissed Centerburg by a 48-7 count for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 13.

Northmor opened with a 21-0 advantage over Centerburg through the first quarter.

The Golden Knights opened a huge 48-0 gap over the Trojans at halftime.

Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.

The Trojans closed the lead with a 7-0 margin in the final quarter.

Last season, Centerburg and Northmor squared off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Centerburg High School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Northmor faced off against East Knox and Centerburg took on Mt Gilead on Sept. 29 at Centerburg High School.

East Knox overcomes Loudonville

East Knox grabbed a 42-28 victory at the expense of Loudonville in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 13.

East Knox opened with a 14-0 advantage over Loudonville through the first quarter.

The Bulldogs fought to a 29-6 halftime margin at the Red Birds’ expense.

East Knox and Loudonville each scored in the third quarter.

The Red Birds closed the lead with a 16-7 margin in the final quarter.

Last season, Loudonville and East Knox faced off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Loudonville High School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, East Knox faced off against Northmor and Loudonville took on Fredericktown on Sept. 29 at Fredericktown High School.

Lexington rally stops Madison Comprehensive

Lexington rallied over Madison Comprehensive for an inspiring 31-21 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 13.

Madison Comprehensive started on steady ground by forging a 13-7 lead over Lexington at the end of the first quarter.

Defense ruled the second quarter as the Minutemen and the Rams were both scoreless.

Lexington broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 14-13 lead over Madison Comprehensive.

The Minutemen held on with a 17-8 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Last season, Lexington and Madison Comprehensive squared off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Lexington High School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Madison Comprehensive faced off against New Philadelphia and Lexington took on West Holmes on Sept. 29 at West Holmes High School.

Lucas bests Fort Loramie

Lucas dominated Fort Loramie 34-7 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 13.

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

The Cubs registered a 20-0 advantage at intermission over the Redskins.

Lucas steamrolled to a 33-7 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Cubs got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 1-0 edge.

Last season, Fort Loramie and Lucas squared off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Fort Loramie High School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Lucas faced off against Lima Central Catholic and Fort Loramie took on St. Paul on Sept. 29 at Fort Loramie High School.

Mansfield allows no points against Mt. Vernon

A suffocating defense helped Mansfield handle Mt. Vernon 31-0 during this Ohio football game on Oct. 13.

The first quarter gave Mansfield a 14-0 lead over Mt. Vernon.

The Tygers opened a towering 24-0 gap over the Yellow Jackets at halftime.

Mansfield breathed fire to a 31-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Mansfield and Mt Vernon faced off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Mansfield Senior High School.

Highland posts win at Clear Fork’s expense

Highland eventually beat Clear Fork 21-11 at Clear Fork High on Oct. 13 in Ohio football action.

Highland moved in front of Clear Fork 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Colts bowed their back in the second quarter, chipping the deficit to 14-3.

The dynamic altered in the third quarter as Clear Fork inched back to a 21-11 deficit.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Last season, Clear Fork and Highland squared off on Oct. 21, 2022 at Highland High School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Clear Fork faced off against Marion Harding and Highland took on Galion on Sept. 29 at Galion High School.

West Holmes claims tight victory against New Philadelphia

West Holmes topped New Philadelphia 9-8 in a tough tilt in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 13.

The Knights fought to a 3-0 halftime margin at the Quakers’ expense.

Neither defense permitted points in the first and third quarters.

The Quakers narrowed the gap 8-6 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.

Last season, West Holmes and New Philadelphia squared off on Oct. 14, 2022 at West Holmes High School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, New Philadelphia faced off against Madison Comprehensive and West Holmes took on Lexington on Sept. 29 at West Holmes High School.

North Baltimore defense stifles Crestline

A suffocating defense helped North Baltimore handle Crestline 39-0 at Crestline High on Oct. 13 in Ohio football action.

North Baltimore pulled in front of Crestline 26-0 to begin the second quarter.

Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.

North Baltimore breathed fire to a 33-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Tigers held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

The last time North Baltimore and Crestline played in a 16-0 game on Aug. 26, 2022.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Crestline faced off against Upper Scioto Valley.

Calvert shuts out Willard

A suffocating defense helped Calvert handle Willard 41-0 in Ohio high school football on Oct. 13.

Recently on Sept. 29, Willard squared off with Hopewell-Loudon in a football game.

Columbian dominates Norwalk in convincing showing

Columbian handled Norwalk 44-7 in an impressive showing on Oct. 13 in Ohio football.

Columbian opened with a 20-0 advantage over Norwalk through the first quarter.

The Tornadoes registered a 44-7 advantage at intermission over the Truckers.

Neither squad could muster points in the third and fourth quarters.

The last time Columbian and Norwalk played in a 41-0 game on Oct. 21, 2022.

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