ONTARIO — Quinton Frankhouse said a little prayer Friday night after he made a leaping interception, knocking every ounce of air from his lungs when he landed on top of the ball. “I was talking to Jesus for a second,” the 6-foot, 175-pound senior defensive back said with a laugh after Ontario’s 31-22 win over […]
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North central Ohio teams revel in rivalry week to finish regular season
Editor’s Note: This story was compiled by Jake Furr of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Coaches are encouraged to contact him with their team’s respective highlights by Monday at 12 noon at jfurr@gannett.com or via text at 740-244-9934 COLUMBUS – The regular-season wrapped up on Saturday night and the 2023 OHSAA football playoffs are set. A […]
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Ontario pulls away from Scots for share of MOAC championship
SPARTA — The miserable conditions were a stark contrast to the jubilant faces inside the rain-splattered helmets of the Ontario football team. The Warriors knocked off Highland 34-20 on Friday night to wrap up a share of the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference championship. It’s the first football crown for Ontario since 2004. It also provided a […]
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Instant Classic: Shelby stuns Ontario for last-minute win
The Shelby Whippets fought their way back in the second half to earn a 37-31 victory over previously unbeaten Ontario.
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Crestview RB on 2-week tear
This story was compiled by Jake Furr of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Coaches are encouraged to submit stats or notes to him by noon on Mondays at jfurr@gannett.com. COLUMBUS – Three weeks remain in the 2023 Ohio high school football regular-season. The stakes get higher and do the accomplishments. Once again the Ohio Prep […]
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Still perfect: Ontario moves to 7-0 by outscoring Pleasant
ONTARIO –Bodpegn Miller is the undisputed offensive leader of an undefeated Ontario High School football team that averages 42 points a game. After a 45-14 win Friday night at home against Marion Pleasant, the 6-foot-4, 180-pound junior quarterback was anxious to talk about the Warriors’ defense. “Our defense has been amazing,” said Miller, who passed […]
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Area standouts shine in Ohio football notebook
COLUMBUS – The 2023 Ohio high school football season now enters Week 7. Once again the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association has compiled the top performances from around the state for this week’s high school football notebook following Week 6. * The Ontario Warriors are 6-0 for the first time since the 2001 season after […]
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Picture perfect: Ontario remains unbeaten with win at Clear Fork
BELLVILLE — Ontario coach Aaron Eckert pulled out his phone and took a quick photo of the final scoreboard at Clear Fork on Friday night. It’s not often the Warriors come into the valley in front of a packed house and walk away with a 45-0 win. “I think it’s huge for our program. This […]
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Records fall like leaves in Week 4 of Ohio prep football
EDITOR’S NOTE: This high school notebook is from the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Coaches or sports reporters can send their updates to Jake Furr (jfurr@gannett.com) by noon on Mondays to become part of this story. Great performances from all around Ohio continue to take place every weekend. Here is this week’s Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association […]
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North central Ohio stars shine in Week 2 of prep football
COLUMBUS — Week 2 of the high school season is in the books and Ohio has proven yet again to be a football state. Let’s check out some of the top performances from all around the Buckeye State with this week’s Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association High School Football Notebook. * Ashland Crestview’s Liam Kuhn threw […]