STRASBURG — Few people believed Lucas had a chance at the high school football playoffs when the Cubs fell to 2-5 with three straight losses just a month ago. Most likely believed Lucas was finished at halftime Friday night, trailing 21-0 at Strasburg (8-3) in the first round of those Division VII, Region 27 playoffs […]
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Streaking: Lucas brings three-game winning streak into opening round of playoffs
LUCAS — The Cubs circled the wagons and earned their 12th straight playoff berth. Lucas brings a three-game winning streak into the opening round of the Division VII, Region 27 playoffs. The 10th-seeded Cubs (5-5) will visit No. 7 Strasburg-Franklin (7-3) on Friday at 7 p.m. Lucas was 2-5 going into Week 8 before traveling […]
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Daley’s two-way play fuels Lucas rout of Crestline
LUCAS — Tim Daley made sure his final regular-season high school football game was one to remember. The Lucas senior intercepted three passes and broke loose for a 14-yard touchdown dash to lead the Cubs to a 37-0 pounding of Crestline on Friday night. Brady Guegold racked up three TDs in the victory at Lucas […]
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Lex will host playoff game, no matter the verdict in title tilt with Ashland
COLUMBUS — Lexington will host a monster showdown on Friday night when undefeated Ashland comes calling. While that game will determine the outright Ohio Cardinal Conference champion, the Minutemen will open the postseason at home regardless of the outcome (8-1 overall, 5-0 in the OCC). Lex already has clinched a home playoff game, according to […]
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Whippets clinch bye & home playoff berth in football computer ratings
COLUMBUS — There are two weeks remaining in the Ohio high school football regular season. Yet the Shelby Whippets already know they won’t be playing football in Week 11. Coach Rob Mahaney’s undefeated club has clinched a home playoff game and a bye with a top-4 finish assured in Division IV, Region 14. The top […]
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Ohio football notebook: Crestview’s Kuhn keeps Cougars on winning track
COLUMBUS — Week 4 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the fourth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook. Let’s take […]
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Danville rallies in 4th quarter to top Lucas
DANVILLE — It was a game that had just about everything, including a win for the Danville Blue Devils, 26-14 over the Lucas Cubs. After Lucas marched down the field on 18 plays, burning 9:44 off the clock and capping a 63-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, it was obvious the Cubs were a […]
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Aug. 29: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Madison busts River Valley for Johnson’s 1st win Rookie head coach Kobi Johnson collected the first win of his career on Friday night as the Rams rolled over River Valley 20-7. Kaleb Gordon ran for two touchdowns and Kolton Adkins contributed a pick-6. Madison plays at Ontario next week. Tiffin Columbian slingshots past Mansfield Sr. […]
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Dirty Work: Hillsdale wins battle of trenches, blanks Lucas
JEROMESVILLE — Jake Haven knew he was in for a long night, so Hillsdale’s defensive lineman rolled up his sleeves Friday at Community Stadium. The 6-foot, 230-pound senior helped the Falcons control the line of scrimmage in a 31-0 win over Lucas. “Our coaches were telling us that it wasn’t going to be a fun […]
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Spitler begins Freddies’ coaching career on winning note
COLUMBUS – Week 1 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances on opening night of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook. Let’s take a […]