Week 4 Ohio High School Football: Hilliard Bradley Tops Marysville 42–14

September 12, 2025 — Marysville, OHWeek 4 brought a tough test for the Marysville Monarchs as they hosted the Hilliard Bradley Jaguars in a non-league matchup. Bradley’s explosive offense and timely defensive stops proved to be the difference, handing Marysville a 42–14 loss and moving the Monarchs to 2–2 on the season.

Despite the score, Marysville continued to show effort, physicality, and strong individual performances on both sides of the ball — particularly from its junior core and senior leaders.

Game Overview

Hilliard Bradley struck quickly and maintained momentum throughout the night, capitalizing on big passing plays and consistent red-zone execution. Marysville responded with stretches of strong defensive stands and a productive run game, but the Jaguars’ offensive rhythm was difficult to slow.

Offensively, the Monarchs produced 263 total yards, highlighted by big gains from senior JJ Henry and junior Brady Carper, as well as two-way contributions from multiple upperclassmen.

Defensively, Marysville recorded 66 total tackles and 6 tackles for loss, with several standout individual efforts.

The Monarchs will look to regroup and refocus heading into another OCC-style challenge in Week 5.

Marysville Defensive Performance

Despite facing one of the most explosive offenses in Central Ohio, Marysville’s defense battled from start to finish, with several defenders turning in strong outings.

Team Totals

• 66 total tackles (45 solo, 21 assisted)

• 6 tackles for loss

Top Defenders

• #9 Talan Wolford (Jr.) — 8 tacklesContinues to play at an elite level in the secondary and run support.

• #33 Brock Powers (Sr.) — 8 tackles, 2 TFLA force in the trenches; one of his best games of the season.

• #38 Carter Dunn (Jr.) — 8 tackles, 1 TFLReliable and physical at the linebacker position week after week.

• #2 JJ Henry (Sr.) — 7 tacklesVeteran leadership and consistent tackling on the edge.

• #24 Mamour Saidy (Jr.) — 6 tacklesAggressive and active around the football.

• #8 Jackson Snyder (Sr.) — 6 tackles, 2 TFLStrong pursuit and backfield disruption.

Additional contributors included Brady Carper, Zach Bisang, Deacon Henry, Rivers Hodges, Owen Harbold, B. Luelleman, and Gage Henry, showcasing Marysville’s defensive depth.

Marysville Offensive Breakdown

The Monarchs finished with 263 total offensive yards, powered primarily by the ground attack and key receiving plays in the second half.

Team Totals

• 176 rushing yards

• 87 passing yards

• 83 receiving yards

Offensive Standouts

• #2 JJ Henry (Sr.) — 100 total yards84 rushing, 16 receiving. Continues to be Marysville’s most dynamic playmaker.

• #11 Brady Carper (Jr.) — 70 total yards65 rushing, 5 passing yards. Added a 63-yard kickoff return, finishing with a team-high 128 all-purpose yards.

• #28 Colin Wimmers (Jr.) — 83 all-purpose yards25 rushing, 3 receiving, and 55 on kickoff returns.

• #15 K. Stackhouse (Jr.) — 46 receiving yardsA reliable target in the passing game.

• #17 Evan Beany (Jr.) — 82 passing yardsDistributed the ball efficiently under pressure.

• #19 Mitchell Evans (Jr.) — 10 receiving yardsContinues to contribute on both sides of the ball.

Special Teams Impact

Marysville’s return game provided momentum swings throughout the night, highlighted by:

• Brady Carper’s 63-yard kickoff return

• Colin Wimmers’ 55 kickoff return yards

The Monarchs’ special-teams unit has quietly become a strength, consistently flipping field position.

Looking Ahead

Marysville (2–2) will aim to rebound in Week 5 as they travel to face Hilliard Davidson (3–1) on Friday, September 19. Davidson enters with a powerful run game and a disciplined defense, setting up another physical, OCC-style matchup.

Hilliard Bradley (3–1) moves on to face New Albany in non-league play.