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

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

The Freddies jumped a narrow margin over the Redskins as both teams headed to make end of the second quarter adjustments.

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

The Redskins chalked up this decision in spite of the Freddies’ spirited final-quarter performance.

Last season, Utica and Fredericktown squared off on Sept. 1, 2023 at Utica High School.

In recent action on Aug. 23, Fredericktown faced off against Sparta Highland and Utica took on Centerburg on Aug. 23 at Utica High School.

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