COLUMBUS — The Ohio high school football season began on Thursday night.
Here are scores as reported to the Scorestream app from across the state.
Berlin Center Western Reserve outlasts Columbiana Crestview
Berlin Center Western Reserve handed Columbiana Crestview a tough 27-9 loss in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Berlin Center Western Reserve and Columbiana Crestview settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.
The Blue Devils fought to a 14-7 halftime margin at the Rebels’ expense.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third quarter, as neither squad scored.
The Blue Devils got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 13-2 edge.
Bridgeport overcomes Matamoras Frontier in seat-squirming affair
Bridgeport posted a narrow 38-34 win over Matamoras Frontier for an Ohio high school football victory at Bridgeport High on Aug. 22.
The start wasn’t the problem for Matamoras Frontier, as it began with a 12-6 edge over Bridgeport through the end of the first quarter.
Neither squad could muster points in the second and third quarters.
The Cougars had the advantage to start the final quarter, but the Bulldogs won the session and the game with a 32-22 performance.
Last season, Bridgeport and Matamoras Frontier squared off on Aug. 17, 2023 at Matamoras Frontier High School.
Canton McKinley survives for narrow win over Warren Harding
Canton McKinley posted a narrow 26-19 win over Warren Harding on Aug. 22 in Ohio football.
Canton McKinley opened with a 6-0 advantage over Warren Harding through the first quarter.
The Bulldogs registered a 19-13 advantage at halftime over the Raiders.
Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.
The Bulldogs got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-6 edge.
Last season, Canton McKinley and Warren Harding faced off on Aug. 18, 2023 at Warren G. Harding High School.
Chardon darts by Orlando Timber Creek
Chardon’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Orlando Timber Creek 29-7 in a Florida high school football matchup on Aug. 22.
The first quarter gave Chardon a 15-7 lead over Orlando Timber Creek.
Chardon breathed fire to a 29-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Defense ruled the second and fourth quarters as the Hilltoppers and the Wolves were both scoreless.
Cincinnati Elder prevails over Cincinnati Withrow
Cincinnati Elder raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 28-6 win over Cincinnati Withrow for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 22.
Cincinnati Elder opened with a 14-6 advantage over Cincinnati Withrow through the first quarter.
Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.
Cincinnati Elder jumped to a 21-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Panthers held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Columbus Grove overwhelms Pandora-Gilboa
Columbus Grove handled Pandora-Gilboa 35-7 in an impressive showing in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 22.
Columbus Grove opened with a 14-0 advantage over Pandora-Gilboa through the first quarter.
The Bulldogs’ offense breathed fire in front for a 28-0 lead over the Rockets at halftime.
Columbus Grove roared to a 35-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Rockets managed a 7-0 rally in the final quarter, yet the die was already cast.
Last time Pandora-Gilboa and Columbus Grove played in a 25-22 game on Aug. 17, 2023.
Conneaut barely beats Orwell Grand Valley
Conneaut posted a narrow 29-26 win over Orwell Grand Valley on Aug. 22 in Ohio football action.
Orwell Grand Valley started on steady ground by forging a 14-8 lead over Conneaut at the end of the first quarter.
Through the early stages of the affair, the Mustangs controlled the pace, taking a 20-8 lead into intermission.
Orwell Grand Valley moved a small margin over Conneaut as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.
The Spartans fought back from a final-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Mustangs.
Last time Conneaut and Orwell Grand Valley played in a 20-0 game on Aug. 17, 2023.
Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit barely beats Youngstown Ursuline
Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit topped Youngstown Ursuline 37-35 in a tough tilt in Ohio high school football on Aug. 22.
Dayton Carroll defeats Dayton Ponitz
Dayton Carroll earned a convincing 36-8 win over Dayton Ponitz in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.
Dayton Carroll darted in front of Dayton Ponitz 6-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Patriots opened an immense 36-0 gap over the Golden Panthers at the intermission.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Dayton Carroll and Dayton Ponitz were both scoreless.
The Golden Panthers narrowed the gap 8-0 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.
Delphos Jefferson shuts out Cincinnati North College Hill
A suffocating defense helped Delphos Jefferson handle Cincinnati North College Hill 33-0 in Ohio high school football on Aug. 22.
Eaton claims victory against Greenville
Eaton eventually beat Greenville 23-7 during this Ohio football game on Aug. 22.
Eaton opened with a 10-0 advantage over Greenville through the first quarter.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second quarter, as neither squad scored.
Greenville fought back in the third quarter to make it 10-7.
The Eagles got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 13-0 edge.
Last season, Eaton and Greenville faced off on Aug. 18, 2023 at Greenville High School.
Kettering Fairmont outlasts Kettering Alter
Kettering Fairmont notched a win against Kettering Alter 24-7 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.
Kettering Fairmont opened with a 7-0 advantage over Kettering Alter through the first quarter.
The two squads struggled a 7-7 standstill as the third quarter opened.
Kettering Fairmont took control in the third quarter with a 14-7 advantage over Kettering Alter.
The Firebirds got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 10-0 edge.
Last season, Kettering Fairmont and Kettering Alter faced off on Aug. 17, 2023 at Kettering Fairmont High School.
Lima Shawnee comes back to beat Lima Central Catholic
Lima Shawnee fought back from a slow start and rolled to 33-19 win over Lima Central Catholic on Aug. 22 in Ohio football action.
The start wasn’t the problem for Lima Central Catholic, as it began with a 7-6 edge over Lima Shawnee through the end of the first quarter.
The Indians’ offense moved in front for a 20-7 lead over the Thunderbirds at the intermission.
Lima Central Catholic showed some mettle by fighting back to a 20-19 count in the third quarter.
The Indians got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 13-0 edge.
Last season, Lima Central Catholic and Lima Shawnee squared off on Aug. 17, 2023 at Lima Shawnee High School.
Martins Ferry scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Shadyside
An early dose of momentum helped Martins Ferry to a 56-7 runaway past Shadyside for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 22.
Last season, Martins Ferry and Shadyside faced off on Aug. 18, 2023 at Shadyside High School.
Massillon Perry shuts out Canton Central Catholic
Defense dominated as Massillon Perry pitched a 35-0 shutout of Canton Central Catholic during this Ohio football game on Aug. 22.
The first quarter gave Massillon Perry a 21-0 lead over Canton Central Catholic.
Massillon Perry roared to a 35-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Both teams were shutout in the second and fourth quarters.
Last season, Massillon Perry and Canton Central Catholic squared off on Aug. 17, 2023 at Canton Central Catholic High School.
Navarre Fairless grinds out close victory over Magnolia Sandy Valley
Navarre Fairless topped Magnolia Sandy Valley 21-14 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.
Neither squad could muster points in the first quarter.
The scoreboard blinked a 7-7 tie, as the two teams turned toward the third quarter.
Navarre Fairless took control in the third quarter with a 14-7 advantage over Magnolia Sandy Valley.
The Falcons and the Cardinals each scored in the final quarter.
North Jackson Jackson-Milton overcomes Vienna Mathews
North Jackson Jackson-Milton pushed past Vienna Mathews for a 24-6 win in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.
Last season, North Jackson Jackson-Milton and Vienna Mathews faced off on Aug. 17, 2023 at North Jackson Jackson-Milton High School.
North Robinson Colonel Crawford bests Hannibal River
North Robinson Colonel Crawford’s powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Hannibal River 55-13 at North Robinson Colonel Crawford High on Aug. 22 in Ohio football action.
The first quarter gave North Robinson Colonel Crawford a 14-7 lead over Hannibal River.
The Eagles registered a 42-13 advantage at intermission over the Pilots.
North Robinson Colonel Crawford pulled to a 48-13 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Eagles got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Last time North Robinson Colonel Crawford and Hannibal River played in a 21-20 game on Aug. 17, 2023.
Portsmouth slips past Lucasville Valley
Portsmouth posted a narrow 15-12 win over Lucasville Valley in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 22.
Last time Portsmouth and Lucasville Valley played in a 59-29 game on Aug. 17, 2023.
Tiffin Calvert edges past Sycamore Mohawk in tough test
Tiffin Calvert finally found a way to top Sycamore Mohawk 28-27 on Aug. 22 in Ohio football.
The two teams dueled to an even start, with Tiffin Calvert and Sycamore Mohawk settling for a 7-7 first-quarter knot.
The scoreboard showed the Warriors with a 14-7 lead over the Senecas heading into the second quarter.
Tiffin Calvert broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 21-14 lead over Sycamore Mohawk.
The Warriors rallied with a 13-7 advantage in the fourth quarter. However, the Senecas prevailed.
Last season, Tiffin Calvert and Sycamore Mohawk squared off on Aug. 17, 2023 at Sycamore Mohawk High School.
Warren Howland defense stifles Niles
A suffocating defense helped Warren Howland handle Niles 28-0 at Warren Howland High on Aug. 22 in Ohio football action.
Last season, Niles and Warren Howland squared off on Aug. 17, 2023 at Niles McKinley High School.
Warren Kennedy claims tight victory against Youngstown Liberty
Warren Kennedy posted a narrow 22-19 win over Youngstown Liberty during this Ohio football game on Aug. 22.
Warren Kennedy darted in front of Youngstown Liberty 8-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Eagles opened a huge 22-6 gap over the Leopards at halftime.
Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.
The Leopards enjoyed a 13-0 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.
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