Football Recap: Dynamic Duo of Owen Nugent and Henry Ohlinger Lead Grandview Heights to Victory

By Team Reports Sep 20, 2024, 8:07am

Football Recap: Grandview Heights Bobcats vs. Bexley Lions

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Grandview Heights put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 31-6 margin over the Bexley Lions. The Bobcats' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.

Grandview Heights was led to victory by Henry Ohlinger and Owen Nugent. Ohlinger rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while Nugent gained 134 total yards and a touchdown.

He was just one part of a punishing run game: Grandview Heights was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.

Grandview Heights' victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Bexley, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grandview Heights will square off against Chesapeake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grandview Heights' defense has only allowed 9.5 points per game this season, so Chesapeake's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bexley, they will challenge Cincinnati Landmark at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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