Greater Cincinnati has officially kicked off the 2024 high school football season, with a strong opening seen on Thursday when Elder secured a win against Withrow. This was just the beginning as the weekend brought over 60 games across the region. The excitement of Week 1 has many fans eagerly following scores and updates from local schools steeped in rich football tradition.
On Friday and Saturday, teams of the Greater Catholic League-South ventured into Greater Miami Conference territory, marking some exciting matchups, especially the Moeller-Princeton rivalry which reignited after a 16-year break. In more regional action, East Central faced off against Lawrenceburg, Covington Catholic battled Ryle, and the competitive spirit of high school football filled the air.
Some notable games from Friday included a tough fight where Highlands edged past Lexington Catholic with a final score of 17-7. Although Highlands outgained their opponents in overall yardage, the scoring was tight, with touchdowns from Isaac Niemann and Adam Surrey leading the way. Meanwhile, Campbell County put together a remarkable offensive display, defeating Scott with a dominating score of 63-27; quarterback Lucas Anthrop was especially impressive, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for two more.
Mount Healthy was narrowly defeated by West Clermont, losing 20-18 in a close match. The game highlighted some thrilling returns and plays, such as an 80-yard kickoff return from Larry Fannon for Mount Healthy.
Anderson came into the season with high aspirations and delivered a commanding performance, defeating South Oldham 51-6, showcasing their scoring ability and teamwork. The Raptors scored right from the start, with quarterback Justice Burnam throwing for five touchdowns, dominating the scoreboard.
In their opening games, teams such as Harrison and Milford also made strong statements with convincing victories over Loveland and Edgewood respectively. Harrison clinched a 40-7 win while Milford triumphed 33-3, thanks to an explosive offensive performance that included a standout showing from quarterback Luke Brand.
Local fans can expect more thrilling action as rivalries heat up and teams settle into the rhythm of the season. Stay tuned and check for real-time scores and updates for all the local high school football games in the coming weeks.
