Football player runs away from tackler
Highland's Kolton Stover runs away from a Clear Fork defender on Friday night in Bellville. Credit: Katie Ellington Serrao

BELLVILLE — An early dose of momentum helped Highland to a 21-11 runaway past Clear Fork on Friday night in Bellville.

The Scots jumped in front of the hosts 14-0 heading to the second quarter.

The Colts put a field goal on the scoreboard for the only mark in the second period.

Clear Fork closed to within 21-11 heading to the final 12 minutes, but could get no closer as neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Highland improves to 5-4 overall, 2-4 in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference. The Scots host Ontario on Friday night.

The Colts fall to 1-8, 0-6, and will finish the season at River Valley next week.

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

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