Week 5 Ohio High School Football: Marysville Falls to Hilliard Davidson 22–7

September 19, 2025 — Hilliard, OH Marysville traveled to Hilliard Davidson for a Week 5 non-league matchup and battled in a physical defensive contest, but ultimately fell 22–7 to the Wildcats. With the loss, the Monarchs move to 2–3 on the season, while Davidson improves to 4–1, solidifying their status as one of Central Ohio’s strongest Division I teams.

Despite the score, Marysville delivered gritty stretches on both sides of the ball, including standout performances from its senior leaders and emerging junior core.

Game Summary

Hilliard Davidson controlled the tempo with its traditional power-run approach, combining clock management with methodical drives. Marysville’s defense held strong through much of the night, forcing multiple stops and limiting explosive plays, but Davidson capitalized on key red-zone opportunities.

Offensively, Marysville showed flashes of big-play potential from its backfield and perimeter players. The Monarchs generated several long drives but struggled to sustain momentum inside Davidson territory.

The matchup featured two physical styles of play consistent with OCC-level football — disciplined, run-heavy, and dependent on line-of-scrimmage toughness.

Marysville Offensive Leaders

The Monarchs totaled a balanced mix of rushing and receiving yards, highlighted by strong efforts from multiple playmakers.

All-Purpose Yards

• #2 JJ Henry (Sr.) — 108 yardsOnce again the heartbeat of the offense, delivering strong runs and positive plays throughout the night.

• #11 Brady Carper (Jr.) — 91 yards81 rushing and 10 receiving; continues to be one of the most reliable dual-threat weapons in the program.

• #28 Colin Wimmers (Jr.) — 39 yardsStrong runs and consistent kick return production.

• #13 Zach Bisang (Sr.) — 20 yardsPhysical inside carries.

• #15 K. Stackhouse (Jr.) — 15 receiving yardsProductive in short-yardage passing situations.

• #20 Owen Harbold (Jr.) — 7 receiving yardsContinues to contribute in the slot.

• #17 Evan Beany (Jr.) — 5 rushing yardsAdded mobility in the backfield.

The trio of Henry, Carper, and Wimmers accounted for the majority of Marysville’s total offense and helped sustain drives in the second and third quarters.

Marysville Defensive Breakdown

Marysville’s defense was once again fueled by its senior leadership and emerging junior standouts. The Monarchs totaled:

• 44 solo tackles

• 13 assisted tackles

• 1 sack

• Multiple key third-down stops

Top Tacklers

• #33 Brock Powers (Sr.) — 13 tackles, 1 TFLA senior anchor who continues to play at an all-league level.

• #2 JJ Henry (Sr.) — 12 tacklesOne of the most complete two-way players in Central Ohio.

• #24 Mamour Saidy (Jr.) — 4 tackles, 1 TFLExplosive on the edge and strong in pursuit.

• #9 Talan Wolford (Jr.) — 4 tacklesReliable in coverage and aggressive in run support.

• #38 Carter Dunn (Jr.) — 5 tacklesContinues to be a model of consistency at linebacker.

• #8 Jackson Snyder (Sr.) — 2 tacklesSenior leadership and steady defensive edge play.

• #22 B. Luelleman (Jr.) — 2 tacklesStrong rotational snaps.

• Additional contributors:Hunter Sheldon (Sr.), Zach Bisang (Sr.), Brady Carper (Jr.), Deacon Henry (Jr.)

Marysville’s defense held Hilliard Davidson below its typical yardage output and kept the game within reach entering the second half.

What’s Next

Marysville (2–3) now shifts its focus to Ohio Capital – Cardinal Division play, starting with a key Week 6 matchup at home against Dublin Jerome (3–2). The Celtics are coming off a 21–7 loss to Olentangy Liberty and will bring a disciplined defensive unit into Friday night’s game.

Hilliard Davidson (4–1) prepares for a major OCC showdown with Olentangy Orange (5–0).