Aerial photo of high school football stadium at night.
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is host for the state championship football games in Canton. Credit: OHSAA

MANSFIELD — Here is the high school football roundup from the Mansfield-area and beyond.

These were the scores reported to the Scorestream app on Friday night. The game summaries were generated by Lede Ai.

Arlington escapes close call with Ada 44-43

Arlington finally found a way to top Ada 44-43 at Ada High on Sept. 6 in Ohio football action.

The start wasn’t the problem for Ada, as it began with a 14-12 edge over Arlington through the end of the first quarter.

The Red Devils kept an 18-14 intermission margin at the Bulldogs’ expense.

Ada showed some mettle by fighting back to a 38-35 count in the third quarter.

The Red Devils enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Bulldogs’ 8-6 advantage in the fourth quarter.

Ashland defense stifles Linsly 35-0

Ashland’s defense throttled Linsly, resulting in a 35-0 shutout for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 6.

Ashland stormed in front of Linsly 21-0 to begin the second quarter.

Defense ruled the second quarter as the Arrows and the Cadets were both scoreless.

Ashland breathed fire to a 28-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Arrows got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

Clear Fork overcomes deficit and Lexington 28-3

Clear Fork overcame a first-quarter deficit in a 28-3 win over Lexington at Clear Fork High on Sept. 6 in Ohio football action.

The start wasn’t the problem for Lexington, as it began with a 3-0 edge over Bellville Clear Fork through the end of the first quarter.

The Colts’ offense darted in front for a 14-3 lead over the Minutemen at the intermission.

Clear Fork thundered to a 21-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Colts got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

Wynford overcomes Collins Western Reserve 33-22

Wynford grabbed a 33-22 victory at the expense of Collins Western Reserve in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 6.

Wynford jumped in front of Collins Western Reserve 7-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Royals opened an imposing 33-8 gap over the Roughriders at the intermission.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.

The Royals maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 14-0 in the final quarter.

River Valley dominates Buckeye Valley 37-7

Caledonia River Valley recorded a big victory over Delaware Buckeye Valley 37-7 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 6.

Caledonia River Valley opened with a 7-0 advantage over Delaware Buckeye Valley through the first quarter.

The Vikings opened an immense 28-0 gap over the Barons at the intermission.

Delaware Buckeye Valley clawed to within 28-7 through the third quarter.

The Vikings held on with a 9-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Cardington-Lincoln sets early tone to dominate Bucyrus 46-8

Cardington-Lincoln took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Bucyrus 46-8 in Ohio high school football on Sept. 6.

Cardington-Lincoln opened with a 24-0 advantage over Bucyrus through the first quarter.

The Pirates fought to a 32-8 intermission margin at the Redmen’s expense.

Cardington-Lincoln pulled to a 46-8 lead heading into the final quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Cle. VASJ shuts out Mansfield 60-0

Defense dominated as Cle. VASJ pitched a 60-0 shutout of Mansfield on Sept. 6 in Ohio football action.

Findlay sprints past Sylvania Southview 35-20

Findlay handed Sylvania Southview a tough 35-20 loss on Sept. 6 in Ohio football.

Findlay opened with a 28-7 advantage over Sylvania Southview through the first quarter.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second and third quarters, as neither squad scored.

The Trojans maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 13-7 in the fourth quarter.

Liberty-Benton dominates McComb in convincing showing 31-6

Findlay Liberty-Benton left no doubt on Friday, controlling McComb from start to finish for a 31-6 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 6.

The first quarter gave Findlay Liberty-Benton a 21-0 lead over McComb.

The Eagles registered a 31-0 advantage at intermission over the Panthers.

Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.

The Eagles chalked up this decision in spite of the Panthers’ spirited fourth-quarter performance.

Galion blanks Upper Sandusky 42-0

A suffocating defense helped Galion handle Upper Sandusky 42-0 for an Ohio high school football victory at Upper Sandusky High on Sept. 6.

Galion darted in front of Upper Sandusky 7-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Tigers registered a 28-0 advantage at halftime over the Rams.

Galion steamrolled to a 42-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Northmor scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Mapleton 47-7

Galion Northmor broke to an early lead and topped Ashland Mapleton 47-7 in Ohio high school football on Sept. 6.

The first quarter gave Galion Northmor a 27-0 lead over Ashland Mapleton.

The Golden Knights’ offense charged in front for a 41-0 lead over the Mounties at halftime.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third quarter, as neither squad scored.

The Mounties closed the lead with a 7-6 margin in the fourth quarter.

Hillsdale defeats Loudonville 42-7

Jeromesville Hillsdale scored early and often to roll over Loudonville 42-7 in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 6.

Kenton shuts out Elida 37-0

Defense dominated as Kenton pitched a 37-0 shutout of Elida in Ohio high school football on Sept. 6.

LaGrange Keystone allows no points against Ashland Crestview 34-0

Defense dominated as LaGrange Keystone pitched a 34-0 shutout of Ashland Crestview during this Ohio football game on Sept. 6.

The first quarter gave LaGrange Keystone a 13-0 lead over Ashland Crestview.

The Wildcats opened a massive 27-0 gap over the Cougars at halftime.

LaGrange Keystone pulled to a 34-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the fourth quarter.

Sparta Highland overcomes deficit and Coshocton 42-28

Sparta Highland fought to overcome a first-quarter deficit for a 42-28 win over Coshocton during this Ohio football game on Sept. 6.

Coshocton showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Sparta Highland as the first quarter ended.

The second quarter began with neither team in charge at a 7-7 deadlock.

Sparta Highland darted over Coshocton 35-21 heading to the final quarter.

The gap remained steady with both teams scoring evenly in the fourth quarter.

Marion Pleasant’s speedy start jolts Whitehall-Yearling 48-6

Marion Pleasant controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 48-6 victory over Whitehall-Yearling in Ohio high school football action on Sept. 6.

Marion Pleasant opened with a 13-0 advantage over Whitehall-Yearling through the first quarter.

The Spartans opened a colossal 27-6 gap over the Rams at the intermission.

Marion Pleasant roared to a 41-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Spartans held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Mt. Victory Ridgemont overcomes Morral Ridgedale in seat-squirming affair 14-8

Mt. Victory Ridgemont finally found a way to top Morral Ridgedale 14-8 on Sept. 6 in Ohio football.

Mt. Victory Ridgemont opened with an 8-0 advantage over Morral Ridgedale through the first quarter.

The two squads struggled an 8-8 standstill as the third quarter opened.

Mt. Victory Ridgemont jumped ahead of Morral Ridgedale 14-8 as the fourth quarter started.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Buckeye Central holds off Fairport Harbor Harding 21-14

New Washington Buckeye Cent. topped Fairport Harbor Harding 21-14 in a tough tilt on Sept. 6 in Ohio football.

The first quarter gave New Washington Buckeye Cent. a 7-0 lead over Fairport Harbor Harding.

Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.

New Washington Buckeye Cent. moved to a 21-7 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Skippers outpointed the Bucks 7-0 in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

Ontario’s speedy start jolts Madison 34-14

Ontario took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Mansfield Madison 34-14 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 6.

Ontario opened with a 34-6 advantage over Mansfield Madison through the first quarter.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren second and third quarters.

The Warriors maintained the upper hand despite being outscored 8-0 in the final quarter.

Shelby defense stifles Bellevue 34-0

Defense dominated as Shelby pitched a 34-0 shutout of Bellevue in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 6.

Shelby jumped in front of Bellevue 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the second quarter, as neither squad scored.

Shelby charged to a 27-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Whippets held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Smithville squeezes past Lucas 30-25

Smithville finally found a way to top Lucas 30-25 during this Ohio football game on Sept. 6.

Lucas started on steady ground by forging a 15-10 lead over Smithville at the end of the first quarter.

The Smithies kept a 23-15 intermission margin at the Cubs’ expense.

Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with Smithville and Lucas locked in a 23-23 stalemate.

The Smithies got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-2 edge.

Tiffin Columbian defense stifles E. Cle. Shaw 56-0

Tiffin Columbian’s defense throttled E. Cle. Shaw, resulting in a 56-0 shutout on Sept. 6 in Ohio football action.

Tiffin Columbian opened with a 21-0 advantage over E. Cle. Shaw through the first quarter.

The Tornadoes registered a 48-0 advantage at intermission over the Cardinals.

Tiffin Columbian charged to a 56-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

Utica escapes Fredericktown in thin win 18-15

Utica finally found a way to top Fredericktown 18-15 for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 6.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first quarter, as neither squad scored.

The Freddies moved ahead by earning a 7-6 advantage over the Redskins at the end of the second quarter.

Utica broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 12-7 lead over Fredericktown.

The Freddies managed an 8-6 rally in the fourth quarter, yet the die was already cast.

Vermilion scores early, pulls away from Willard 41-12

An early dose of momentum helped Vermilion to a 41-12 runaway past Willard for an Ohio high school football victory at Vermilion High on Sept. 6.

Vermilion opened with a 21-0 advantage over Willard through the first quarter.

The Sailors opened a towering 27-6 gap over the Crimson Flashes at the intermission.

Vermilion stormed to a 41-6 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Sailors chalked up this decision in spite of the Crimson Flashes’ spirited final-quarter performance.

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