A regional high school football wrap-up from all over north central Ohio. Look to Richland Source for sports results from Richland, Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Marion, and Knox counties. For feature coverage from this week, check out our sports section.
Mansfield Senior unloads on North Canton Hoover
Mansfield Senior’s powerful offense roared to a resounding victory by pulling away from North Canton Hoover 42-9 during this Ohio football game.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first quarter, as neither squad scored.
The Tygers registered a 7-6 advantage at intermission over the Vikings.
Senior High darted to a 21-9 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Tygers hummed like a well-oiled machine through the final quarter, extending the lead with a 21-0 advantage in the frame.
Crestview blankets East Knox with swarming defensive effort
Crestview sent East Knox home scoreless via a dominating defense in a 35-0 decision in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
Crestview opened with a 14-0 advantage over East Knox through the first quarter.
The Cougars opened a huge 21-0 gap over the Bulldogs at halftime.
There was no room for doubt as the Cougars added to their advantage with a 14-0 margin in the third period.
Ashland blitzes Marion Harding in dominating victory
Ashland’s overpowering offense lit up the scoreboard to topple Marion Harding 49-7 in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
Carey’s fast burst dooms Galion
Too much too quick, Carey opened on a torrid pace and knocked off Galion 41-21 on August 26 in Ohio football action.
Danville refuses to yield to Bucyrus
No points allowed and no problems permitted for Danville as it controlled Bucyrus’ offense 42-0 in a sterling defensive showcase at Danville High on August 26 in Ohio football action.
Danville darted in front of Bucyrus 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Blue Devils registered a 28-0 advantage at halftime over the Redmen.
Danville steamrolled to a 35-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The clock was the only thing that stopped the Blue Devils, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 7-0 fourth quarter, too.
Marion Pleasant shuts out Wynford
Marion Pleasant’s defense throttled Wynford, resulting in an 8-0 shutout in Ohio high school football on August 26.
The Spartans registered a 2-0 advantage at intermission over the Royals.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first and third quarters.
The Spartans put a bow on this victory with a strong fourth-quarter kick, outpointing the Royals 6-0 in the last stanza.
Granville sneaks past Clear Fork
Granville took control early but had to hold on for a hard-fought 16-8 victory over upstart Clear Fork in an Ohio high school football matchup on August 26.
Granville darted in front of Clear Fork 13-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Blue Aces registered a 16-0 advantage at intermission over the Colts.
Momentum turned in the third quarter as Clear Fork climbed back to within 16-8.
Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.
Triway’s determined rally upends Highland
Triway drew on its character to overcome an early hole and beat Highland 26-14 in Ohio high school football action on August 26.
The start wasn’t the problem for Highland, as it began with a 7-6 edge over Triway through the end of the first quarter.
The Fighting Scots proved they would be a force to be reckoned with by building a 14-12 advantage over the Titans at the half.
Neither squad could muster points in the third quarter.
The Fighting Scots’ heartbreak could be traced to a disappointing fourth quarter, when they were outscored 14-0 by the Titans.
Perrysburg puts roughs up Findlay
Perrysburg showed top form to dominate Findlay during a 49-21 victory on August 26 in Ohio football action.
Perrysburg opened with a 28-7 advantage over Findlay through the first quarter.
Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.
Perrysburg breathed fire to a 49-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Trojans fought through an interesting fourth quarter, yet the Yellow Jackets would not be denied in finishing off this victory.
Tiffin Columbian overwhelms Holland Springfield
It was a tough night for Holland Springfield, which was overmatched by Tiffin Columbian in this 46-17 verdict.
Tiffin Columbian opened with a 34-9 advantage over Holland Springfield through the first quarter.
The Tornadoes’ offense stormed in front for a 46-9 lead over the Blue Devils at halftime.
Holland Springfield responded in the third quarter by cutting the margin to 46-17.
The scoreboard was in hibernation in the final quarter, with neither team scoring.
Liberty-Benton upends Columbus Grove
Riding a wave of production, Liberty-Benton surfed over Columbus Grove 24-13 in Ohio high school football on August 26.
Liberty-Benton drew first blood by forging a 3-0 margin over Columbus Grove after the first quarter.
The Eagles fought to a 17-0 intermission margin at the Bulldogs’ expense.
Columbus Grove responded in the third quarter by cutting the margin to 17-7.
The Eagles avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 7-6 stretch over the final quarter.
Elida produces precision performance against Kenton
Elida left no doubt of its superiority in polishing off Kenton 45-14 in an Ohio high school football matchup.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.
The Bulldogs’ offense moved in front for a 21-14 lead over the Wildcats at halftime.
Elida jumped to a 35-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Conditioning showed as the Bulldogs outscored the Wildcats 10-0 in the final quarter.
Tiffin Calvert sets quick pace to roar over Monroeville
Tiffin Calvert tested the scoreboard lights while lighting up Monroeville 35-8 at Tiffin Calvert High on August 26 in Ohio football action.
Tiffin Calvert opened with a 20-0 advantage over Monroeville through the first quarter.
The Senecas’ offense struck in front for a 28-0 lead over the Eagles at halftime.
The gap narrowed in the third quarter when Monroeville made it 28-8.
The clock was the only thing that stopped the Senecas, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 7-0 final quarter, too.
Arlington dances past Ada
Saddled up and ready to go, Arlington spurred past Ada 38-20 in Ohio high school football on August 26.
The first quarter gave Arlington a 16-0 lead over Ada.
The Red Devils opened an immense 31-7 gap over the Bulldogs at the intermission.
Both offenses were stymied without points on either side in the third quarter.
The Red Devils chalked up this decision in spite of the Bulldogs’ spirited final-quarter performance.
Marion Elgin hustles by Cardington-Lincoln
Marion Elgin had its hands full but finally brushed off Cardington-Lincoln 30-14 in Ohio high school football action on August 26.
Tough to find an edge early, Marion Elgin and Cardington-Lincoln fashioned a 6-6 stalemate through the first quarter.
The Comets opened a meager 12-6 gap over the Pirates at the intermission.
Cardington-Lincoln trimmed the margin in the third quarter to make it 18-14.
The Comets held on with a 12-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
