Early Season Football Highlights
High School Football Teams and Standout Players Make Early Season Statements
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Lexington’s Cam Glennon produced an unusually versatile performance in the 44-30 win over Wooster, totaling 104 rushing yards, 98 receiving yards and four touchdowns, including scores on a kickoff return, rushing play, interception return and fumble recovery.
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Clear Fork quarterback Marcus Hoeflich completed 8 of 11 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 38 yards and another score in a 42-0 victory over Pleasant. Defensive standout Nash Evans added two interceptions.
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Pickerington North’s rout of defending state champion Olentangy Orange began with a safety and two first-quarter touchdown passes from Demetrius Neal-Nesbitt to Noah Dumas; Andyriq Thomas finished with 180 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Panthers now face a difficult closing stretch against Grove City, New Albany and Gahanna Lincoln, whose combined record is 13-2.
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Bishop Watterson’s defense is allowing only 5.8 points per game, led by Michael Boyle’s 14 tackles for loss, Michigan State commit Jack Schuler’s 11 tackles for loss and Ben Uhlenhake’s team-best 11.8 tackles per game.
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Undefeated Chillicothe entered the Ohio Top 15 while averaging 38.4 points per game. Junior running back Cartae Ligon is averaging 169.4 rushing yards per game and has scored 20 touchdowns across rushing, receiving, interception returns and a punt return.
High school football teams across Washington and Ohio are pulling ahead of their rivals as the 2026 season heats up. In the Tacoma area, Lincoln, Olympia, and Puyallup all stayed unbeaten at 2-0 with dominant wins. Meanwhile in Ohio, Lexington's Cam Glennon put on a historic performance with four touchdowns in four different ways—rushing, receiving, kickoff return, and defensive return—in a 44-30 victory over Wooster Local Sports Coverage.
Lexington's Glennon Dominates in Four Touchdown Effort
Cam Glennon put on one of the most versatile performances of the young season. He rushed for 104 yards and scored on a running play. He caught passes for 98 yards and scored on a reception. He also scored on a kickoff return and an interception return Local Sports Coverage. The Minutemen crushed Wooster 44-30.
Clear Fork Shuts Out Pleasant Behind Strong Two-Way Star
Clear Fork's defense was suffocating in a 42-0 shutout of Pleasant. Defensive standout Nash Evans recorded two interceptions to lead the shutout effort Local Sports Coverage. On offense, quarterback Marcus Hoeflich completed 8 of 11 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Hoeflich also rushed for 38 yards and scored another touchdown himself Local Sports Coverage.
Pickerington North Topples Defending State Champion
Pickerington North erased any doubt about its title credentials by routing defending state champion Olentangy Orange 51-7. The game began with a safety in the opening moments Local Sports Coverage. Quarterback Demetrius Neal-Nesbitt threw two first-quarter touchdown passes to Noah Dumas to set the tone Local Sports Coverage. Running back Andyriq Thomas finished with 180 rushing yards and two more touchdowns Local Sports Coverage. The Panthers face a brutal closing stretch against Grove City, New Albany, and Gahanna Lincoln—three teams with a combined 13-2 record Local Sports Coverage.
Bishop Watterson and Chillicothe Rise in Ohio Rankings
Bishop Watterson has built its climb on elite defense, allowing just 5.8 points per game. Michigan State commit Jack Schuler leads with 11 tackles for loss Local Sports Coverage. Michael Boyle has 14 tackles for loss. Ben Uhlenhake averages 11.8 tackles per game—tops on the team Local Sports Coverage. Undefeated Chillicothe has entered Ohio's Top 15 rankings. Junior running back Cartae Ligon averages 169.4 rushing yards per game and has scored 20 touchdowns across all ways. The team averages 38.4 points per game Local Sports Coverage.
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