Lucas shuts out Beaver Eastern
Lucas pulled the upset in a high school football playoff win at Beaver Eastern High School on Friday night.
The 10th-seeded Cubs rolled to a 14-0 victory over the 7th-seeded hosts.
Lucas did all its offensive damage in the first half to take a 6-5 record into next week’s second round of hte playoffs. Eastern drops to 7-4.
Canal Winchester’s explosive offense subdues Ashland
Canal Winchester got the best of a high-scoring affair to dismiss Ashland 43-37 in the first round of the Ohio high school football playoffs on Friday night.
The Arrows had a fourth-down pass fall incomplete in the end zone with 2.8 seconds remaining that could’ve tied the game.
The Indians advance to second-round action next week.
Fredericktown records thin win against Newark Catholic
Fredericktown posted a narrow, 20-16 win over Newark Catholic in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 30.
The Green Wave earned a 7-6 through the end of the first quarter.
Had this been a prize fight, Newark Catholic would’ve earned the judge’s decision at halftime, with a 16-13 lead.
Fredericktown broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 20-16 adantage.
Neither squad scored in the final quarter.
Newcomerstown rally stops Centerburg
Newcomerstown rallied from behind to knock off Centerburg for a 38-22 verdict on Oct. 30 in Ohio football.
The start wasn’t the problem for Centerburg, as it began with a 7-6 edge over Newcomerstown through the end of the first quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.
Newcomerstown broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 22-14 lead over Centerburg.
Newcomerstown got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 16-8 edge.
Carey narrowly defeats Sherwood Fairview
Carey handed Sherwood Fairview a tough 37-27 loss on Oct. 30 in Ohio football.
Carey jumped in front of Sherwood Fairview 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Blue Devils opened a slim 22-15 gap over the Apaches at the intermission.
Carey moved to a 29-21 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Blue Devils got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-6 edge.
Bluffton prevails over Creston Norwayne
Bluffton dismissed Creston Norwayne by a 63-42 count on Oct. 30 in Ohio football action.
Bluffton opened with a 21-13 advantage over Creston Norwayne through the first quarter.
The dynamic altered in the second quarter as the Bobcats inched back to a 21-20 deficit.
Bluffton jumped to a 35-28 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Pirates got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 28-14 edge.
Dalton tops Monroeville
Dalton scored early and often to roll over Monroeville 38-6 at Dalton High on Oct. 30 in Ohio football action.
Dalton opened with a 7-0 advantage over Monroeville through the first quarter.
The Bulldogs fought to a 24-0 intermission margin at the Eagles’ expense.
Dalton jumped to a 31-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Bulldogs held on with a 7-6 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Delta shuts out Attica Seneca East
Defense dominated as Delta pitched a 35-0 shutout of Attica Seneca East at Attica Seneca East High on Oct. 30 in Ohio football action.
Delta moved in front of the Tigers 14-0 to begin the second quarter.
The Panthers fought to a 35-0 intermission margin.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the third and fourth quarters.
Hamler Patrick Henry overcomes Collins Western Reserve in seat-squirming affair
Hamler Patrick Henry finally found a way to top Collins Western Reserve 40-32 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 30.
Collins Western Reserve started on steady ground by forging a 6-0 lead over Hamler Patrick Henry at the end of the first quarter.
The Roughriders moved ahead by earning a 20-14 advantage over the Patriots at the end of the second quarter.
Hamler Patrick Henry broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 26-20 lead over Collins Western Reserve.
The Patriots held on with a 14-12 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Super start fuels Norwalk St. Paul’s victory over East Canton
Norwalk St. Paul raced to a first-quarter lead and held on for a 21-20 win over East Canton in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 30.
Norwalk St. Paul opened with a 21-0 advantage over East Canton through the first quarter.
The Hornets showed their spirit while rallying to within 21-20 at the intermission.
Offense was nothing but a rumor in the third and fourth quarters, as neither squad scored.
Medina Buckeye sets early tone to dominate Upper Sandusky
Medina Buckeye took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Upper Sandusky 28-18 in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 30.
Dover scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Columbus South
An early dose of momentum helped Dover to a 41-7 runaway past Columbus South for an Ohio high school football victory at Dover High on Oct. 30.
Olentangy Orange survives for narrow win over Columbus St. Charles
Lewis Center Olentangy Orange posted a narrow 29-26 win over Columbus St. Charles for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 30.
The start wasn’t the problem for St. Charles, as it began with a 6-0 edge through the end of the first quarter.
The Cardinals got the better of the action throughout the first half, owning a 12-0 margin over the Pioneers at halftime.
St. Charles held a 19-14 margin at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
It took a 15-7 rally, but the Pioneers were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the fourth quarter.
Olentangy Berlin earns stressful win over Westerville Central
Olentangy Berlin topped Westerville Central 17-10 in a tough tilt at Berlin High School on Oct. 30 in Ohio football action.
Westerville Central started on steady ground by forging a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Olentangy Berlin broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 14-10 advantage.
The Bears got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 3-0 edge.
Beavercreek claims tight victory against Hilliard Bradley
Beavercreek posted a narrow 24-21 win over Hilliard Bradley in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 30.
Beavercreek darted in front of Hilliard Bradley 7-0 to begin the second quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second and third quarters.
The Jaguars enjoyed a 21-17 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.
Columbus DeSales rides to cruise-control win over Watkins Memorial
Columbus DeSales’ powerful offense dominated to a resounding victory by pulling away from Watkins Memorial 56-14 in Ohio high school football on Oct. 30.
Columbus DeSales moved in front 14-7 to begin the second quarter. The Stallions opened a 21-14 gap over the Warriors at the intermission.
Columbus DeSales owned a 42-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Stallions got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.
Hilliard Darby tacks win on Miamisburg
Hilliard Darby rolled past Miamisburg for a comfortable 44-14 victory in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 30.
Hilliard Darby opened with a 7-0 advantage over Miamisburg through the first quarter.
The scoreboard showed the Vikings with a 14-7 lead over the Panthers heading into the second quarter.
Hilliard Darby broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 23-14 lead over Miamisburg.
The Panthers held on with a 21-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.
Reynoldsburg slips past Pickerington Central
Reynoldsburg topped Pickerington Central 19-15 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 30.
The Raiders registered a 12-7 advantage at intermission over the Tigers.
Neither defense permitted points in the first and third quarters.
The Raiders chalked up this decision in spite of the Tigers’ spirited fourth-quarter performance.
Sugarcreek Garaway defense stifles Marion Elgin
A suffocating defense helped Sugarcreek Garaway handle Marion Elgin 42-0 on Oct. 30 in Ohio football.
Sugarcreek Garaway opened with a 21-0 advantage over Marion Elgin through the first quarter.
The Pirates fought to a 42-0 halftime margin at the Comets’ expense.
Neither defense permitted points in the third and fourth quarters.
Worthington Christian dominates McArthur Vinton County in convincing showing
Worthington Christian dismissed McArthur Vinton County by a 43-8 count on Oct. 30 in Ohio football action.
Worthington Christian opened with a 22-0 advantage over McArthur Vinton County through the first quarter.
Neither squad could muster points in the second quarter.
McArthur Vinton County battled back to make it 29-8 in the third quarter.
The Warriors held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
Heath grinds out close victory over Fairfield Union
Heath topped Fairfield Union 22-21 in a tough tilt on Oct. 30 in Ohio football action.
The scoreboard showed the Falcons with a 15-0 lead before Heath rallied.
Last time Lancaster Fairfield Union and Heath played in a 22-3 game on Oct. 31, 2025.
Zanesville West Muskingum overpowers Philo in thorough fashion
Zanesville West Muskingum controlled the action to earn an impressive 35-14 win against Philo in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 30.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 14-14 duel in the first quarter.
The Tornadoes opened a 28-14 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
The Tornadoes got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.
Smithville’s speedy start jolts Orwell Grand Valley
Smithville controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 62-14 victory over Orwell Grand Valley in Ohio high school football on Oct. 30.
The first quarter gave Smithville a 28-0 lead over Orwell Grand Valley.
The Smithies’ offense charged in front for a 48-7 lead over the Mustangs at the intermission.
Smithville thundered to a 55-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Neither team could gain any advantage in the final quarter.
Sycamore Mohawk rides to cruise-control win over Haviland Wayne Trace
Sycamore Mohawk scored early and often to roll over Haviland Wayne Trace 42-13 in Ohio high school football action on Oct. 30.
The first quarter gave Sycamore Mohawk a 7-0 lead over Haviland Wayne Trace.
The Warriors fought to a 35-7 halftime margin at the Raiders’ expense.
Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.
The Warriors got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-6 edge.
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