Photos from Lexington’s 78-52 win on Friday night at Clear Fork in the non-league season opener for both the Minutemen and the Colts. Lexington had four players in double figures in the game played inside a packed Colt Corral.
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Kirtland stings Versailles for Division VI state title
CANTON — Kirtland left no doubt who was Ohio’s best Division VI football team this season. The No. 1-ranked Hornets dominated Versailles to the tune of a 32-15 victory on Friday morning in the state championship game before 3,959 fans at Canton’s Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. This marked the seventh state championship for […]
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OHSAA football state title games to remain in Canton through 2026
CANTON — If a Richland County high school football team wants play in a state championship game in the next three years, it will be back in Canton. The Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Monday a new three-year contract that will keep the OHSAA football state championships […]
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Ontario senior sees prayer answered in helping Warriors win playoff opener
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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Column: Congratulations to every playoff football team — you earned it
Cincinnati Wyoming went 10-0 in 1978 and won the Ohio Associated Press Class AA football poll title. That same season, Ironton went 9-0 in Class AA, losing a game from its schedule due to a teachers’ strike at Logan. Fostoria St. Wendelin went 10-0 in 1983, outscoring opponents by nearly 400 points, one season after […]
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GALLERY: Lexington tops Ashland, 24-14
Photos from Lexington’s 24-14 win at home against Ashland on a rainy Friday night in the last regular-season football game of the year for both Ohio Cardinal Conference schools.
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By land & by air: Caudill runs, passes Lex past Madison
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Lexington quarterback Joe Caudill is bigger and stronger than many of the defenders trying to tackle him. At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, the sophomore linebacker is also bigger and stronger than many of the offensive players he encounters. Both of those factors paid off Friday night in a 31-21 win for the Minutemen […]
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GALLERY: Lexington spoils Senior Night for Madison, 31-21
Photos from Lexington’s 31-21 win on Friday night at Madison in an Ohio Cardinal Conference football game. The gallery includes images featuring marching bands from both Richland County schools.
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The run starts now: Lucas rolls past Plymouth with playoff mindset
LUCAS — Scott Spitler reminded his football team Friday night even before they left the field after a 49-14 win against Plymouth at Bob Wine Field. Enjoy the Homecoming dance Saturday. But understand, the playoffs start now for the Lucas Cubs. “We just said that in our (post-game) huddle that our mindset has to be […]
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GALLERY: Lucas rolls past Plymouth, 49-14
Photos from the 49-14 win by Lucas over Plymouth on Friday night on Homecoming at Bob Wine Field. The gallery includes photos of the marching bands from both schools.