Super start fuels Hillsdale’s victory over Danville
Jeromesville Hillsdale grabbed a quick lead then had to fight to retain its advantage before securing a 25-20 win against Danville in a Division VII regional championship game at West Lafayette’s Ridgewood High School.
Hillsdale opened with a 13-0 advantage over Danville through the first quarter.
The dynamic altered in the second quarter as the Blue Devils inched back to within a 19-14 halftime deficit.
Both teams swapped scores and the lead in the third period before the Falcons emerged with a 25-20 edge.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Last season, Jeromesville Hillsdale and Danville squared off on Nov. 29, 2024 at Danville High School.
In recent action on Nov. 7, Jeromesville Hillsdale faced off against Bowerston Conotton Valley and Danville took on Lancaster Fisher Cath. on Nov. 7 at Fisher Catholic High School.
Shelby takes advantage of early margin to defeat Galion
An early dose of momentum helped Shelby to a 41-7 runaway past Galion in an Ohio high school football matchup on Nov. 21.
Shelby opened with a 14-0 advantage over Galion through the first quarter.
The Whippets’ offense jumped in front for a 21-7 lead over the Tigers at the intermission.
Shelby charged to a 27-7 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Whippets got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.
Last time Shelby and Galion played in a 35-6 game on Sept. 20, 2024.
Recently on Nov. 7, Shelby squared off with Orrville in a football game.
Col. Crawford blasts West Jefferson for regional crown
Colonel Crawford pocketed its first regional championship in school history by blasting West Jefferson 35-7 in a Division VI Elite Eight clash.
Connor McMichael’s 13-yard touchdown run midway through the first period gave C.C. a lead it would not relinquish. That was the first of his four TDs in this game.
McMichael added a 2-yard plunge early in the second quarter for a 14-0 edge. Less than two minutes later he hammered in for a third score on a 7-yard jaunt for a 21-0 bulge. McMichael’s 3-yard TD run in the final minute of the half made it 28-0 at intermission.
Neither team scored in the third quarter.
West Jefferson averted the shutout when Austin Buescher connected with Jackson Beatty for an 8-yard TD pass to cut the margin to 28-7 early in the fourth period.
But the Eagles finished the scoring on Peyton Baker’s 11-yard touchdown bolt midway through the final quarter.
Bascom Hopewell-Loudon shuts out Carey
A suffocating defense helped Bascom Hopewell-Loudon handle Carey 35-0 for an Ohio high school football victory on Nov. 21.
The first quarter gave Bascom Hopewell-Loudon a 6-0 lead over Carey.
The Chieftains fought to a 20-0 halftime margin at the Blue Devils’ expense.
Defense ruled the third quarter as Bascom Hopewell-Loudon and Carey were both scoreless.
The Chieftains got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 15-0 edge.
In recent action on Nov. 7, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon faced off against Collins Western Reserve and Carey took on Castalia Margaretta on Nov. 7 at Margaretta High School.
Avon takes advantage of early margin to defeat Medina Highland
An early dose of momentum helped Avon to a 36-19 runaway past Medina Highland for an Ohio high school football victory at Highland High on Nov. 21.
Avon opened with a 21-6 advantage over Medina Highland through the first quarter.
The Hornets bowed their back in the second quarter, chipping the deficit to 21-12.
Avon moved to a 29-19 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Eagles got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
In recent action on Nov. 7, Medina Highland faced off against Brecksville-Broadview Hts.
Scores
Big Walnut 27, Massillon 21
St. Henry 24, Marion Local 7
Coldwater 14, Anna 12
Columbus Grove 31, Leipsic 6
Liberty Center 38, Genoa 0
Hopewell-Loudon 35, Carey 0
Indian Lake 35, North Union 21
Shelby 41, Galion 7
Toledo Central Catholic 57, Rocky River 27
McDonald 42, Mogadore 21
Kirtland 21, Garaway 7
Wheelersburg 41, Nelsonville York 0
Cleveland Glenville 35, Perry 7
Walsh 35, Akron Hoban 7
Columbus Watterson 43, Steubenville 0
Tipp City Tippecanoe 33, London 16
Cincinnati Anderson 38, Trotwood-Madison 7
Avon 36, Medina Highland 19
Middletown 21, Huber Heights Wayne 14
Indian Valley 34, New Lexington 0
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy 42, Cleveland Villa-Angela St. Joseph 7
McDonald 42, Mogadore 21
Cincinnati St. Xavier 42, Cincinnati Elder 34
Youngstown Cardinal Mooney 48, Girard 14
Lakewood St. Edward 27, Mentor 7
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