ASHLAND – Killian O’Brien was just too pretty in pink Friday at Community Stadium. The senior receiver – decked out in pink-accented uniform accessories on Ashland’s “Pink Out” theme night – was a walking, record-breaking highlight reel against visiting Mansfield Senior. O’Brien scored the last three Arrow touchdowns – a 51-yard interception return, a 78-yard […]
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Oct. 2: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Ashland delivers statement win over Mansfield Sr. Ashland scored early and often to roll over Mansfield Sr. 30-7 at Ashland High on Oct. 2 in Ohio football action. Ashland opened with a 14-7 advantage over Mansfield through the first quarter. The Arrows’ offense darted in front for a 21-7 lead over the Tygers at halftime. […]
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Rising Tyger: Mansfield Senior freshman QB finding his footing midway through football season
Mansfield Senior High School freshman QB David Phillips III is the guest this week on Inside The Lines.
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Clear Fork takes over top spot in regional football ratings
MANSFIELD — The Colts are in the catbird seat. Clear Fork took over the top spot in Region 14 of Division IV when the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its second of six weekly football ratings Tuesday. The top 12 teams in each of the 28 regions across seven enrollment division qualify for the […]
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Ohio prep football notebook: Tygers’ boss bags first varsity win in thrilling style
First-year Mansfield Senior coach David Phillips picked up his first career victory in dramatic fashion as the Tygers topped Lexington 32-27. The lead changed hands five times in this game, repeatedly in the fourth quarter. Phillips’ son, freshman quarterback David Phillips III, delivered the win when he hooked up with Xavier Taylor on a 56-yard […]
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Game of the Year in Ohio? Big Walnut wins OT thriller at Ironton to remain unbeaten
IRONTON — Nolan Buirley and his Big Walnut teammates found a way against all odds. And they did it on hallowed ground in what some are calling the game of the year so far in Ohio high school football. The Golden Eagles rallied for an improbable 47-40 overtime win over Ironton at legendary Tanks Memorial […]
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Tygers score in final minute to subdue Lexington for 1st win of the season
MANSFIELD — The lead flip-flopped like a jumping bean on the Arlin Field scoreboard Friday night — five times in total. When it blinked for the final time, Mansfield Senior had the better of it in a dramatic, 32-27 Ohio Cardinal Conference victory over Lexington. Braylon Fletcher scored three touchdowns for Senior High, while Jayden […]
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Shepherd guides unbeaten Shelby to powerful performance vs. River Valley
SHELBY — Shelby’s awesome football season remained on course with yet another overpowering performance on Friday night. The Whippets sprinted out early and never looked back to earn a 54-0 victory against River Valley in Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference action. Quarterback Michael Shepherd accounted for six touchdowns, after racking up seven last week. This time he […]
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Ontario’s Remy embraces change as recruitment gains momentum
Ontario High School football player Trey Remy is the guest this week on the on the Inside the Lines podcast.
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Unbeaten Ontario, Shelby lead football playoff charge
MANSFIELD — The playoff picture is beginning to come into focus. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its first batch of computer ratings Tuesday and a handful of north central Ohio teams have positioned themselves for postseason berths. The top 12 teams in each region advance to the playoffs. The top four teams get […]