LEXINGTON — Latrell Hughes beat twin brother Dantrell into the world by seven minutes. The two have been competing against each other — and rooting for each other — ever since. Seniors at Lexington, Latrell and Dantrell are both weighing several Division I college scholarship offers. Latrell is one of the most prized track recruits […]
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OPINION: 2 north central Ohio standouts should be in Mr. Football conversation
It’s that time of year again. Election Day is just around the corner and I’m here to campaign for a pair of worthy candidates. The bad news is neither is guaranteed victory. The really bad news is the possibility exists that neither of them will have the opportunity to win the state’s highest honor. I’m […]
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Kuhn keys Crestview’s critical win over St. Paul in FC tilt
OLIVESBURG – It was the perfect night for Liam Kuhn to get greedy. In a rivalry showdown Friday against St. Paul that was about as must-win as games get in Week 7, the Crestview senior was a jack-of-all-trades dynamo, turning in one of the best performances of his career. Kuhn threw for two touchdowns, ran […]
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Fire-Starter: After missing first four games, Martin providing spark for Lex
MILLERSBURG — He’s invaluable on offense and indispensable on defense, but it’s Markale Martin’s fire that Lexington can’t live without. Lex’s undisputed emotional leader, Martin rushed for two touchdowns as the Minutemen throttled West Holmes 41-7 in an Ohio Cardinal Conference showdown at Knights Stadium. Lexington (6-1, 3-0) is tied atop the OCC standings with […]
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Plymouth holds off New London for first win of the season
Plymouth holds off New London
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McMichael’s spectacular performance propels Col. Crawford past Seneca East
NORTH ROBINSON — Few north central Ohio high school running backs have ever had a night like Connor McMichael unleashed against Seneca East. The 6-foot, 175-pound standout exploded for 362 yards rushing and four touchdowns to lead Colonel Crawford to a 31-0 beating of Seneca East on Friday night in North Robinson. McMichael scored all […]
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Ashland drums Mansfield Sr. to remain undefeated
MANSFIELD — Ashland’s juggernaut of a football team roared through Arlin Field on Friday night. The Arrows blasted Mansfield Senior 48-19 for their 17th consecutive regular-season victory. Senior quarterback Nathan Bernhard struck on Ashland’s first possession, finding Dakota Kruty for a 61-yard touchdown strike just 90 seconds into the game. The PAT was missed, but […]
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A bevy of football computer points available to Shelby-Clear Fork winner
COLUMBUS – Sure, the Clear Fork at Shelby football game on Friday night will go a long way toward crowning the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference champion. But the spoils will also include a huge haul of playoff points, better positioning the victor for the postseason. At the moment, Division IV, Region 14 is dominated by MOAC squads, […]
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ANALYSIS: Showdowns abound as conference title chases come into focus
Friday night can’t arrive soon enough for high school football fans in north central Ohio. Four huge showdowns will help shape the championship chases in the Ohio Cardinal Conference, Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference, Knox Morrow Athletic Conference and Firelands Conference. Here’s a look at Friday’s primetime lineup: Clear Fork (5-1, 3-0) at Shelby (6-0, 3-0) Not […]
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Bernhard, O’Brien shine as Ashland controls Rams
ASHLAND – There might not be a football player in Ohio this season who’s had a more unforgettable Homecoming game than Nathan Bernhard. Ashland’s senior quarterback rode around the Community Stadium track Friday in a candy apple red Dodge Viper convertible as a member of the AHS Homecoming court before the Arrows’ game against Madison. […]