Week 3 Ohio High School Football: Columbus Area Scores and Highlights

Friday night kicked off the Week 3 slate with a classic showdown between Dublin Scioto and Worthington Kilbourne. After a back‑and‑forth first half, Scioto pulled ahead late, edging out Kilbourne 28‑24. The winning drive featured a 12‑yard scramble by junior QB Riley McKinney that set up the decisive touchdown.

On the other side of town, Westerville South rolled to a comfortable 42‑7 victory over Hilliard Davidson. Running back Zayden Bromley (yes, the same Bromley who lit up Salt Fork last week) exploded for three scores, including a 65‑yard sprint that left defenders grasping at air.

A defensive slugfest unfolded at Grove City High, where the Tigers held down St. Francis DeSales 17‑10. Grove City’s linebacker, senior Caleb Greene, notched two sacks and forced a fumble that the offense turned into a go‑ahead field goal in the closing minutes.

Meanwhile, the traditionally strong Upper Arlington team slipped a surprise loss to Central Ohio Sullivan, 21‑28. Sullivan’s quarterback Braxton Conaway was in fine form, tossing five touchdowns over the two weeks, three of which came in this game. Upper Arlington’s offense sputtered after a promising start, managing just a single field goal after halftime.

Not everything was about big scores. The modest 14‑13 win for Bexley over Columbus East highlighted the grit of both squads. A last‑second interception by Bexley safety Marcus Lee sealed the game, prompting a wave of celebration in the bleachers.

Finally, the weekend closed with a dominant performance from Dublin Jerome, which trounced Groveport Madison 49‑3. Jerome’s wide receiver trio combined for 210 receiving yards, and the defense recorded a shutout, the first of the season for the Knights.

Overall, Week 3 delivered a mix of nail‑biters and blowouts, setting the stage for an exciting run toward the OHSAA playoffs. Fans can look forward to more drama as the season heads into Week 4, with several unbeaten teams—like Valley and Westerville—still looking to protect their perfect records.