NEW WASHINGTON — Colonel Crawford’s undefeated season remained on track after a solid win at Buckeye Central on Friday night in a clash between Crawford County foes. Senior Connor McMichael helped the Eagles take flight with a 14-yard touchdown bolt in the first quarter. The floodgates opened in the second period. Dominic Dean scored on […]
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Crestview wallops New London in Firelands Conference opener
OLIVESBURG – Crestview head coach Steve Haverdill didn’t enjoy his team’s 42-0 win Friday night over New London as much as he would have liked. A pair of lost fumbles mixed in with a few frustrating penalties and missed PAT kicks in the first half had him gritting his teeth. But the Cougars tightened up […]
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Col. Crawford rally keys monster win over Mohawk in battle of unbeatens
SYCAMORE — Seat-squirming drama and huge momentum swings made Friday night’s Northern 10 battle of unbeatens a fitting fall classic in Sycamore. Colonel Crawford combined Peyton Baker’s 23-yard touchdown run midway through the final period and a dramatic goal-line stand in the final four minutes to deny Mohawk and earn a see-saw, 24-21 victory. Joseph […]
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Parsons’ air show propels West Holmes over Mansfield Senior
MANSFIELD — West Holmes quarterback Brayden Parsons authored a highlight reel on Friday night at Arlin Field. The junior standout completed 15-of-19 passes for 385 yards and four touchdowns to lift the Knights to a 45-6 win over Mansfield Senior in the Ohio Cardinal Conference opener. Brody Bowman added 80 yards rushing a TD, while […]
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Ontario’s ground game riding high heading to the Colt Corral
COLUMBUS — Week Three of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the third 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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Tough schedule helps Cougars lock down 1st win, prepare for Firelands foes
OLIVESBURG – Crestview head coach Steve Haverdill knew his team’s early schedule wasn’t going to be forgiving when the program had perennial talents Seneca East, Kirtland and Keystone make up its non-conference slate for 2024 and 2025. On Friday night in their home-opening game at Scott Bailey Memorial Field, the gauntlet paid off. The Cougars […]
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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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Kilgore spearheads Ontario’s potent ground & pound win over Madison
ONTARIO — Ontario sophomore Kooper Kilgore carried the ball just six times on Friday night. It was enough for the Warriors. It was more than enough for Madison. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound fireplug ripped off 173 yards and two touchdowns, then added seven PATs for a total of 19 points to lead Ontario to a 57-6 […]
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Unbeaten Clear Fork takes momentum to Lexington for Friday night showdown
COLUMBUS — Week 2 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 […]
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Knox County community rallies around East Knox football captain battling cancer
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Knox Pages correspondent Dan Werner. HOWARD — As the high School football season enters its third week, the only color that matters in Knox and surrounding counties is the purple of the East Knox Bulldogs. Aidan Riggle, senior captain of the gridiron team, has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, […]