OHSAA football scores for Oct. 20, 2023 in Ohio high school sports.
South Central romps past Plymouth
South Central pulled away from a close game at the half to knock off Plymouth 41-13 in a Firelands Conference affair on Friday night.
The two teams battled to a 6-6 first-quarter tie before the Trojans took a 14-13 lead at the half.
South Central dominated the second half to pick up their first Firelands win of the season.
Both schools finished 2-8, but the Big Red Vikings were 0-6 in the league.
Clear Fork defense stifles River Valley
Clear Fork’s defense throttled River Valley, resulting in an 8-0 shutout in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 20.
Clear Fork enjoyed a narrow margin over River Valley with an 8-0 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Defense ruled the first, second and fourth quarters as the Colts and the Vikings were both scoreless.
Last season, Clear Fork and River Valley squared off on Sept. 9, 2022 at Clear Fork High School.
In recent action on Oct. 6, River Valley faced off against Highland and Clear Fork took on Shelby on Oct. 6 at Shelby High School.
Western Reserve defense stifles Northwood
A suffocating defense helped Western Reserve handle Northwood 48-0 on Oct. 20 in Ohio football action.
The first quarter gave Western Reserve a 14-0 lead over Northwood.
The Roughriders registered a 41-0 advantage at halftime over the Rangers.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third quarter, as neither squad scored.
The Roughriders held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Danville outlasts East Knox in overtime classic
Danville took full advantage of overtime to defeat East Knox 14-12 at Danville High on Oct. 20 in Ohio football action.
The Blue Devils and the Bulldogs battled to a standoff at 6-6 as the third quarter began.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first, third and fourth quarters, as neither squad scored.
Danville held on with an 8-6 scoring edge in the first overtime period.
Last season, Danville and East Knox faced off on Oct. 21, 2022 at East Knox High School.
In recent action on Oct. 6, Danville faced off against Centerburg and East Knox took on Fredericktown on Oct. 6 at East Knox High School.
Centerburg comes up short in matchup with Fredericktown
Fredericktown grabbed a 32-14 victory at the expense of Centerburg on Oct. 20 in Ohio football action.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Fredericktown and Centerburg settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.
The Freddies registered a 32-14 advantage at intermission over the Trojans.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third and fourth quarters.
Last season, Centerburg and Fredericktown squared off on Oct. 21, 2022 at Centerburg High School.
In recent action on Oct. 6, Fredericktown faced off against East Knox and Centerburg took on Danville on Oct. 6 at Centerburg High School.
Galion shuts out Marion Harding
A suffocating defense helped Galion handle Marion Harding 34-0 for an Ohio high school football victory at Marion Harding on Oct. 20.
The first quarter gave Galion a 21-0 lead over Marion Harding.
The Tigers registered a 27-0 advantage at halftime over the Presidents.
Galion roared to a 34-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
The last time Galion and Marion Harding played in a 35-7 game on Sept. 9, 2022.
In recent action on Oct. 6, Marion Harding faced off against Ontario and Galion took on Pleasant on Oct. 6 at Pleasant High School.
Northmor takes advantage of early margin to defeat Loudonville
Northmor controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 34-7 victory over Loudonville in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 20.
The first quarter gave Northmor a 21-0 lead over Loudonville.
The Golden Knights fought to a 28-0 intermission margin at the Red Birds’ expense.
Loudonville battled back to make it 34-7 in the third quarter.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
The last time Loudonville and Northmor played in a 28-21 game on Oct. 21, 2022.
In recent action on Oct. 6, Northmor faced off against Mt Gilead and Loudonville took on Cardington-Lincoln on Oct. 6 at Loudonville High School.
Lexington narrowly defeats Ashland
Lexington notched a win against Ashland 24-14 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 20.
The Minutemen opened a colossal 17-0 gap over the Arrows at the intermission.
Neither squad could muster points in the first and third quarters.
The Arrows managed a 14-7 rally in the fourth quarter, yet the die was already cast.
The last time Ashland and Lexington played in a 42-28 game on Oct. 21, 2022.
Lucas shuts out Arlington
Lucas’ defense throttled Arlington, resulting in a 30-0 shutout in Ohio high school football on Oct. 20.
Lucas opened with a 14-0 advantage over Arlington through the first quarter.
The Cubs’ offense jumped in front for a 17-0 lead over the Red Devils at halftime.
Lucas jumped to a 24-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Cubs held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
The last time Arlington and Lucas played in a 29-21 game on Oct. 21, 2022.
West Holmes allows no points against Mt. Vernon
West Holmes’ defense throttled Mt. Vernon, resulting in a 62-0 shutout in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 20.
Last season, West Holmes and Mt Vernon faced off on Oct. 21, 2022 at Mount Vernon High School.
Recently on Oct. 6, Mt Vernon squared off with Madison Comprehensive in a football game.
Cardington-Lincoln comes up short in matchup with Mt. Gilead
Mt. Gilead eventually beat Cardington-Lincoln 25-6 for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 20.
The Indians opened a small 13-0 gap over the Pirates at the intermission.
Both teams were shutout in the first and third quarters.
The Indians held on with a 12-6 scoring edge in the final quarter.
The last time Mt Gilead and Cardington-Lincoln played in a 44-13 game on Oct. 21, 2022.
In recent action on Oct. 6, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Loudonville and Mt Gilead took on Northmor on Oct. 6 at Mt Gilead High School.
Ontario rally stops Highland
Ontario dug itself out of a first-quarter hole and pulled away a 34-20 win over Highland in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 20.
The start wasn’t the problem for Highland, as it began with a 13-10 edge over Ontario through the end of the first quarter.
The Warriors’ offense darted in front for a 17-13 lead over the Fighting Scots at halftime.
Ontario jumped to a 31-20 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Warriors got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 3-0 edge.
Last season, Highland and Ontario faced off on Sept. 9, 2022 at Ontario High School.
In recent action on Oct. 6, Highland faced off against River Valley and Ontario took on Marion Harding on Oct. 6 at Marion Harding High School.
Cory-Rawson scores early, pulls away from Crestline
Cory-Rawson controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 33-6 victory over Crestline in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 20.
Cory-Rawson roared in front of Crestline 19-0 to begin the second quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.
Cory-Rawson charged to a 27-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the final quarter.
In recent action on Oct. 6, Crestline faced off against Hardin Northern.
Shelby defense stifles Pleasant
Defense dominated as Shelby pitched a 23-0 shutout of Pleasant for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 20.
The Whippets opened a meager 3-0 gap over the Spartans at the intermission.
Shelby thundered to a 23-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Neither squad could muster points in the first and fourth quarters.
The last time Shelby and Pleasant played in a 34-6 game on Sept. 9, 2022.
In recent action on Oct. 6, Shelby faced off against Clear Fork and Pleasant took on Galion on Oct. 6 at Pleasant High School.
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