Cincinnati high school football scores in Week 3
Follow the Week 3 Friday night action live as The Enquirer gives you real-time score updates on all the matchups from Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.
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Each week, The Enquirer will do an extensive wrap-up of the previous weekend's high school football action before previewing the upcoming games. Here's everything you need to know for Week 3. Do you have a football box score to report to The Enquirer? Email the prep sports desk at prepsports@enquirer.com.
All contests are sorted by the home team's conference, unless an area school is playing a team from outside Greater Cincinnati.
Cincinnati high school football scores in Week 3
Greater Miami Conference
Fairfield 34, Colerain 7 - FINAL
Fairfield continues to be one of the early-season darlings as the Indians moved to 3-0 and beat Colerain for the first time since 1999. Quarterback Talon Fisher entered Week 3 as the GMC's leading rusher and he'll remain atop the conference stat-sheet after running for 145 yards and three touchdowns Friday night (all in the first half). Jordan Jackson was Fairfield's leader on the ground, though, running for 174 yards and a score on 28 attempts. Fairfield's defense allowed just 146 total yards and held Colerain to 0-for-7 on third down. The Cardinals' lone bright spot came in the second quarter when quarterback Zae Jennings raced for a 37-yard touchdown.
Fairfield - 10 14 3 7 - 34
Colerain - 0 7 0 0 - 7
F- FG McGuire 27
F- Fisher 23 run (McGuire kick)
F- Fisher 68 run (McGuire kick)
C- Jennings 37 run (Schutte kick)
F- Fisher 3 run (McGuire kick)
F- FG McGuire 32
F- J. Jackson 33 run (McGuire kick)
Records: F 3-0 (2-0 GMC), C 0-3 (0-2 GMC).
Princeton 71, Lakota East 0 - FINAL
Princeton scored 50 first half points on their way to another dominant win, scoring a program-record 71 points. Riley Woods totaled 134 yards from scrimmage (53 rushing, 81 receiving) on just five touches as the Vikings racked up nearly 600 yards of total offense yards. Quarterback R.J. West has now thrown three touchdowns and zero interceptions in three-straight games to start the year after finishing 8-of-11 for 192 yards. The senior found Woods for two touchdowns and Dorian Williams for the other. On the ground, Deandre Rutherford had a game-high 102 yards and two touchdowns on just four carries. Defensively, Princeton allowed only 76 total yards and forced a pair of Thunderhawk turnovers.
Princeton – 22 28 14 7 71
Lakota East – 0 0 0 0 - 0
P – Rutherford 6 run (Oliver kick)
P – Woods 36 pass from West (Oliver kick)
P – Brown-Freeman 12 run (Woods run)
P – West 48 run (Oliver kick)
P - Woods 20 run (oliver kick)
P – Woods 36 pass from West (Oliver kick)
P – Williams 22 pass from West (Oliver kick)
P – Cottrell 41 run (Oliver kick)
P – Beach 44 pass from Hunter (Oliver kick)
Records: P 3-0 (2-0 GMC), LE 0-3 (0-2 GMC)
Mason 23, Oak Hills 3 - FINAL
Hamilton 17, Middletown 0 - FINAL
Hamilton moved to 2-1 after a dominating defensive effort Friday night. The Big Blue permitted just 143 total yards, held Middletown to 0-for-10 on third down and forced three turnovers, two of them coming on interceptions from Marlon Reed. Sophomore defensive tackle Trey Verdon had seven tackles (3.5 for a loss, including a sack), then forced and recovered a fumble. Hamilton, despite being held under 200 yards of offense themselves, got another big game from running back Semaj Aldridge. The senior ran 18 times for 87 yards, including a 52-yard touchdown to put the game away with 5:39 left in the fourth quarter. Aldridge also caught a 32-yard touchdown from quarterback Nicholas Lindsay in the second quarter to open the game's scoring.
Hamilton - 0 7 0 10 - 17
Middletown - 0 0 0 0 - 0
H- Aldridge 32 pass from Lindsay (Stephens kick)
H- Aldridge 52 run (Stephens kick)
H- FG Stephens 27
Records: H 2-1 (1-1 GMC), M 1-2 (0-2 GMC).
Lakota West 59, Sycamore 7 - FINAL
Eastern Cincinnati Conference
Anderson 44, Lebanon 41 - FINAL
Little Miami 35, Turpin 6 - FINAL
Milford 47, Loveland 21 - FINAL
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Loveland - 0 0 14 7 -21
Milford - 21 13 0 13 -47
M- Webster 2 run (Cooper kick)
M- Warther 33 pass from Hardin (Cooper kick)
M- Webster 13 pass from Hardin (Cooper kick)
M- Webster 8 run (Cooper kick)
M- Livingston 10 pass from Hardin (kick failed)
L- Endicott 2 run (Hicks kick)
L- Endicott 7 run (Hicks kick)
M- Webster 5 run (Cooper kick)
M- Davis 48 pass from Hardin (kick failed)
L- Bradley 26 pass from Svitkovich (Hicks kick)
Records: M 3-0 (2-0 ECC); L 0-3 (0-2 ECC).
Kings 51, Walnut Hills 8 - FINAL
Kings scored in three different aspects to easily dispatch Walnut Hills, continuing their journey through a tough Eastern Cincinnati Conference. Will Kocher threw three passing touchdowns, including one for 92 yards, and the Knights scored on a fumble return and a safety.
Kings – 30 14 7 0 - 51
Walnut Hills – 0 0 0 8 - 8
K – Lyman 38 pass from Kocher (Wik kick)
K – Cameron FUM return (Wik kick)
K – Safety
K – Kocher 37 run (Wik kick)
K – Jones 92 pass from Kocher (Wik kick)
K – Lyman 64 pass from Kocher (Wik kick)
K – Lindholm 32 run (Poirier kick)
WH – Nelson 35 run (James pass from Nelson)
Records: K 3-0 (2-0 ECC), WH 0-3 (0-2 ECC)
Winton Woods 54, West Clermont 14- FINAL
The Warriors got out to a fast start and never looked back in their win over West Clermont. Vance George recorded two touchdowns through the air and one on the ground, and Trey Cornist added 127 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Chris Henry Jr. caught both touchdowns for West Clermont.
Winton Woods – 16 8 16 14 - 54
West Clermont - 0 14 0 0 - 14
WW – Hudson FUM return (Spears run)
WW – Cornist 44 run (Cornist run)
WC – Henry Jr. 11 from Earley (Cooper kick)
WC – Henry Jr. 16 from Earley (Cooper kick)
WW – Cornist 6 run (Cornist run)
WW - Harris 15 from George (Harris from George)
WW – George 1 run (Olinger from George)
WW – Cox Jr 13 from George (Waters from George)
WW – Matthews 50 INT return (kick failed)
Records: WW 3-0 (1-0 ECC), WC 1-2 (0-1 ECC)
Greater Catholic League-South
Fairmont 10, La Salle 3 - FINAL
A battle of two undefeated clubs was dominated by defense and came down to the wire as a last-second La Salle drive came up short and Fairmont left with a 3-0 record on the year. Both teams were held under 200 total yards with no points scored in the second half. Fairmont quarterback Drew Baker provided the game's only touchdown with a three-yard run in the second quarter which proved to be the game-winner. Baker ran 32 times for a game-high 113 yards. La Salle's offense was led by Zander Bernecker, who had eight catches for 81 yards while Jaylen Grant led the Lancers' rushing attack with 42 yards on nine carries. La Salle hosts Louisville Trinity in Week 4.
Fairmont - 0 10 0 0 - 10
La Salle - 3 0 0 0 - 3
L- FG Luensman 42
F- Baker 3 run (Holt kick)
F- FG Holt 48
Records: F 3-0, L 2-1
Elder 21, Springboro 20- FINAL
While the Elder Panthers marched down the field and took a 7-0 lead after the game’s first possession at Springboro, the outlook seemed bad from there. Springboro consistently stopped Elder’s offense in its tracks and with the ball, scored three times for a 20-7 lead in the third quarter. Springboro quarterback Evan Ruzzo tied the game in the second quarter with a 22-yard completion to Maxim Butler before taking a 14-7 lead with just 16 second until the half on a touchdown pass to Cade Lamb. Springboro got the ball after the half and Willizhaun Yates went 80 yards to the house, but the important extra point was missed. Trailing 20-7, Elder cut the lead to 20-14 on a Luke Flowers run before taking a 21-20 lead with 3:41 left in the third on a run by Ben Schoster and the extra point by Max LeMasters. Springboro stuffed Elder on fourth down with 1:06 left in the game and a chance to win, but only mustered 26 yards, falling short on a 40-yard final effort.
Elder – 7 0 14 0 – 21
Springboro – 0 14 6 0 – 20
E- Flowers 1 run (LeMasters kick)
S- Butler 22 pass from Ruzzo (Williams kick)
S- Lamb 23 pass from Ruzzo (Williams kick)
S- Yates 80 run (kick failed)
E- Flowers 8 run (LeMasters kick)
E- Schoster 9 run (LeMasters kick)
Records: E 3-0; S 2-1.
St. Xavier 45, Olentangy Liberty 21 - FINAL
Moeller 43, East Central 14 - FINAL
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East Central - 6 0 6 2 -14
Moeller - 15 7 7 14 - 43
M – Mechley 46 pass from Dunn (Weeder run)
EC – Brotherton 88 pass from Burton (kick failed)
M – Fogler 67 pass from Dunn (Orr kick)
M – Marshall 20 pass from Dunn (Orr kick)
M – Marshall 16 run (Orr kick)
EC – Burton 1 run (run failed)
M – Marshall 64 run (Orr kick)
EC – Safety, Brayden Rouse tackle in end zone
M – Robinson 3 run (Clemons kick)
Records: M 3-0, EC 2-1.
Cincinnati Hills League
St. Bernard 22, Finneytown 7 - FINAL
Reading 48, Summit Country Day 20- FINAL
Taylor 49, Gamble Montessori 0 - FINAL
Wyoming 41, Aiken 0 - FINAL
Wyoming scored four of their six touchdowns on their way to another shutout win to open the season. They have now outscored their opponents 96-0. The Cowboys are 2-0 against the Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference this year and open CHL play next week at Indian Hill.
Wyoming - 0 21 13 7 - 41
Aiken - 0 0 0 0 - 0
W - Hauer 1 run (Rummer kick)
W - Hester 8 run (Rummer kick)
W - Mitchell 20 pass from Hauer (Rummer kick)
W - Hester 6 run (Rummer kick)
W - Hancock 45 run (kick failed)
W - Svendsen 20 pass from Randman (Rummer kick)
Records: W 3-0, A 0-3
Southwest Ohio Conference
Eaton 31, Talawanda 14 - FINAL
Edgewood 41, Franklin 7 - FINAL
Miamisburg 43, Harrison 14 - FINAL
Mt. Healthy 13, Wilmington 10 - FINAL
Valley View 33, Ross 0 - FINAL
Chaminade Julienne 42, Northwest 20 - FINAL
Southern Buckeye Conference
Fenwick 17, Clinton-Massie 7 - FINAL
Williamsburg 30, Mariemont 21 - FINAL
McNicholas 49, Goshen 13 - FINAL
Braden Bobo threw for 254 yards and five touchdowns in McNicholas’ second win of the season. Three Rockets receivers had over 50 receiving yards despite only catching two passes apiece. The defense recorded two sacks and an interception while holding Goshen to 166 yards of total offense.
McNicholas - 28 7 14 0 - 49
Goshen – 0 13 0 0 - 13
M – Snyder 5 run (Gabriel kick)
M – Young 10 pass from Bobo (Gabriel kick)
M – Snyder 25 run (Gabriel kick)
M – Naumann 14 pass from Bobo (Gabriel kick)
G – Cope 7 run (Thompson kick)
M – Carville 10 pass from Bobo (Gabriel kick)
G – Miller 4 pass from Williams (kick failed)
M – Dietz 18 from Bobo (Gabriel kick)
M – Gardner 51 from Bobo (Gabriel kick)
Records: M 2-1, G 1-2
Woodward 42, Bethel-Tate 28 - FINAL
Batavia 35, Clermont Northeastern 28- FINAL
The Bulldogs got their first win of the season in a conference matchup with the Rockets. CNE got all four of their touchdowns on the ground, with three coming from Jake Mott.
Batavia – 7 7 14 7 - 35
Clermont Northeastern- 7 6 8 7 - 28
Records: B 1-2 (1-0 SBAAC), CNE 2-1 (0-1 SBAAC)
Western Brown 65, Monroe 51- FINAL
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Waynesville 45, Blanchester 0- FINAL
Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference
Badin 24, Withrow 17 - FINAL
Taft 41, Indian Hill 0 - FINAL
New Richmond 40, Western Hills 34 - FINAL
West Muskingum 56, Shroder 14 (SATURDAY) - FINAL
Miami Valley Conference
Deer Park 52, New Miami 6 -FINAL
Norwood 22, Cincinnati College Prep 0 - FINAL
Cincinnati Country Day 23, Dohn Prep 22 - FINAL
MVCA 22, Manchester 6 - FINAL
Landmark 21, North College Hill 18 - FINAL
Newport Central Catholic 17, Roger Bacon 9 - FINAL
Madeira-Purcell Marian (SATURDAY) - Postponed until 1 p.m. Sunday at Walnut Hills
CHCA 28, Master's Academy (Fla.) 14 (SATURDAY) - FINAL
Northern Kentucky high school football scores in Week 3
Bishop Brossart 52, Bellevue 0 - FINAL (THURSDAY)
Scott 43, Holy Cross 12 - FINAL (THURSDAY)
The Eagles opened week three with a victory over Holy Cross on Thursday night. Bennie Hill led the way with 184 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Dasani Lane threw for 137 yards and three touchdowns to three different receivers. Javier Ward scored both touchdowns for Holy Cross while accruing 104 receiving yards. The game was called after three quarters due to an unsafe light condition at Scott's field, per Holy Cross statistician Pete Manczyk.
Holy Cross – 6 0 6 0 - 12
Scott – 22 21 0 0 – 43
S – Hill 7 run (Wynn kick)
HC – Ward 56 from Phillips (Phillips run failed)
S – Hill 40 run (Hill run)
S - Hunter 27 pass from Lane (Woodring kick)
S – Hunter FUM recovery (Wynn kick)
S - Griffin 21 pass from Lane (Woodring kick)
HC – Ward 33 from Phillips (Phillips pass failed)
Records: S 1-2, HC 1-2
Highlands 44, Campbell County 13 -FINAL
Dixie Heights 29, Conner 14 - FINAL
After falling behind in the first quarter, the Colonels stormed back with 29 unanswered points in the second half to defeat Conner. Dixie Heights secured their second straight win over the Cougars.
Conner - 14 0 0 0 - 14
Dixie Heights – 0 0 14 15 - 29
Records: DH 2-1, C 0-4
Walton-Verona 21, Grant County 14 - FINAL
Walton-Verona is 3-0 for the first time since 2018 after a big second half helped the Bearcats rally Friday night in Dry Ridge. Walton-Verona trailed by a score in the second half, but Braden Daniels' 72-yard touchdown run tied it up at 14-14. The Bearcats took the lead for good on the first play of the fourth quarter when quarterback Jackson Smith broke off a 28-yard touchdown run. Daniels and Smith combined for 204 yards and three touchdowns on just 22 attempts. Landon Fulgham led the Grant County offense with 96 yards and a score on 21 carries.
Walton-Verona - 0 0 14 7 - 21
Grant County - 6 0 8 0 - 14
GC- Dionne 38 pass from Duncan (kick failed)
WV- Smith 9 run (Mann kick)
GC- Fulgham 25 run (Duncan run)
WV- Daniels 72 run (Mann kick)
WV- Smith 28 run (Mann kick)
Records: WV 3-0, GC 0-3
Holmes 18, Boone County 8 - FINAL
Holmes trailed 8-0 at the half Friday night when Boone County quarterback Jamarion Hocker found Tyler Whipple for a 29-yard touchdown and two-point conversion for the only points of the first half. The Bulldogs bounced back, though, behind Curtez Hill, who started and ended the second-half scoring with touchdown runs to move Holmes to 2-1 on the year. Hill finished with 192 yards on the ground. Holmes took its first lead of the game in the fourth quarter when Miguel Garcia found Dawoo Holtman on a two-yard touchdown toss.
Boone County - 0 8 0 0 - 8
Holmes - 0 0 6 12 - 18
BC- Whipple 29 pass from Hocker (Whipple pass from Hocker)
H- Hill 77 run (pass failed)
H- Holtman 2 pass from Garcia (pass failed)
H- Hill 23 run (run failed)
Records: H 2-1, BC 2-1
Covington Catholic 7, Lexington Catholic 6 - FINAL
For the fifth time in the last seven meetings, the Covington Catholic-Lexington Catholic meeting was decided by one possession. On Friday, the Colonels squeaked out a one-point victory when Tyler Rennekamp ran for a three-yard touchdown with 3:35 remaining in regulation and Andrew Weitzel knocked in the go-ahead extra point. Covington Catholic quarterback Evan Pitzer totaled a game-high 97 rushing yards on 21 attempts. Tate Kruer forced and recovered a fumble for the Colonels and Josh Flood had an interception.
Covington Catholic - 0 0 0 7 - 7
Lexington Catholic - 0 0 6 0 - 6
LC- DeGraff 73 pass from Wasik (kick failed)
CC- Rennekamp 3 run (Weitzer kick)
Records: CC 2-1, LC 2-1
Newport 31, Pendleton County 16 - FINAL
Providence 22, Lloyd 21 - FINAL
Ryle 13, Cooper 10- FINAL
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Cooper - 0 3 0 7 - 10
Ryle - 3 3 7 0 - 13
R- FG Line 25
C- FG Taylor 21
R- FG Line 45
R- Harden 16 run (Line kick)
C- White 35 run (Taylor kick)
Records: R 2-1, C 1-2
Beechwood 47, Somerset 0 - FINAL
Dayton 42, Western Hills 14 - FINAL
Southwestern 34, Simon Kenton 19 (SATURDAY) - FINAL
Southeast Indiana high school football scores in Week 3
Lawrenceburg 49, Milan 13 - FINAL
South Dearborn 42, Batesville 7 - FINAL
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