North hands Central first loss, 14-6
Westerville North quarterback Ethan Stewart threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns as the Warriors defeated crosstown rival Westerville Central 14-6 on Sept. 4.
The victory improved North to 2-1 and handed Central its first loss of the season. The Warhawks also fell to 2-1 after opening with shutout victories over Marion-Franklin and Westerville South.
North returns home to face St. Xavier on Sept. 11, while Central travels to Dublin Jerome.
St. Charles edges South, 13-7
St. Charles Prep remained unbeaten with a 13-7 victory at Westerville South on Sept. 4.
The Cardinals improved to 3-0, while the Wildcats fell to 1-2. South was limited to one touchdown in its second consecutive loss after being shut out by Westerville Central the previous week.
Detailed individual scoring plays and player statistics from the St. Charles game were not available in the verified game reports reviewed.
South travels to Dublin Scioto on Sept. 11 for its first conference game of the season.
Central schedule continues at Dublin Jerome
Westerville Central returns to action Sept. 11 with a road game against Dublin Jerome.
The Warhawks then host Olentangy Berlin on Sept. 18 and Pickerington North on Sept. 25 before traveling to Grove City on Oct. 2.
Central hosts Lincoln on Oct. 9, visits Central Crossing on Oct. 16 and closes the regular season at home against New Albany on Oct. 23.
Special Olympics fall seasons underway
Several Westerville Special Olympics programs are in season this fall.
Bowling and soccer run from August through October, while flag football runs from September through October. Swimming is scheduled from September through December.
Cheerleading began in August and continues through March.
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