Week 8 Central Ohio High School Football Recap: Marysville Sneaks Past Thomas Worthington 29–28 in OT
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- Oct 9
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October 10, 2025 — Worthington, OHIn one of the most dramatic finishes of the Central Ohio football weekend, the Marysville Monarchs edged out the Thomas Worthington Cardinals 29–28 on Friday night. The victory moves Marysville back to .500 at 4–4, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they enter the final stretch of OCC Cardinal play.
Thomas Worthington, despite its record, pushed Marysville for all four quarters, but the Monarchs made key plays late — on offense, defense, and special teams — to survive a thrilling one-point battle on the road.
Game Summary
Marysville leaned on its strengths: a powerful rushing attack, explosive return game, and opportunistic defense. The Monarchs put up 305 rushing yards, controlled possession through the second half, and generated two crucial interceptions to swing momentum.
Thomas Worthington responded with big offensive plays of their own, capitalizing on open-space opportunities and extended drives. But when the game tightened late, Marysville’s composure and experience carried them across the finish line.
This was a classic OCC-style battle — physical, unpredictable, and decided in the final minutes.
Marysville All-Purpose Yardage Breakdown
The Monarchs produced 392 all-purpose yards, spreading production across several key players.
Team Totals:
305 Rushing | 35 Receiving | 52 Kick Return | 392 Total Yards
Offensive Standouts
#2 JJ Henry (Sr.) — 151 Total Yards
128 rushing, 23 receivingHenry was the engine once again, delivering chunk gains, breaking tackles, and producing yet another 100+ yard performance. His senior leadership and reliability continue to anchor the offense.
#28 Colin Wimmers (Jr.) — 160 Total Yards
108 rushing, 52 kick returnWimmers had one of the best games of his season. His burst in the run game and dynamic return skills flipped field position multiple times.
#11 Brady Carper (Jr.) — 64 rushing yards
Provided tough inside yards and key first-down carries throughout the night.
#15 K. Stackhouse (Jr.) — 12 receiving yards
Steady chains mover in the passing game.
#31 Kale Strickland (So.) — 5 rushing yards
Youngster continues to earn meaningful carries in rotational situations.
Marysville’s ground game was relentless, controlling the rhythm and wearing down the Cardinals late.
Defensive Breakdown
The Monarchs’ defense finished with 50 total tackles and 7 tackles for loss, plus 2 game-changing interceptions. The unit tightened in the fourth quarter, getting stops when the game’s outcome hung in the balance.
Top Tacklers & Impact Players
#38 Carter Dunn (Jr.) — 8 tackles, 1 TFLAnother strong week for the junior linebacker — always around the football, always driving piles backward.
#33 Brock Powers (Sr.) — 6 tackles, 3 TFLOne of his most dominant games of the year. Powers disrupted the interior and created multiple negative plays.
#5 Hunter Sheldon (Sr.) — 6 tacklesVeteran presence and one of the surest tacklers in the program.
#51 Grady Evans (Sr.) — 5 tackles, 1 TFLPhysical, disciplined, and tough at the point of attack.
#2 JJ Henry (Sr.) — 5 tacklesContributed heavily on both sides of the ball.
#24 Mamour Saidy (Jr.) — 4 tackles, 1 TFLQuick edge defender who played a key role in containment.
#22 B. Luelleman (Jr.) — 4 tacklesStrong night in pursuit and support.
Additional contributors:Wolford, Snyder, Bisang, Carper, Deacon Henry, Harbold all delivered rotational production.
Defensive Takeaways: 2 Crucial Interceptions
Marysville’s ability to produce turnovers made a major difference:
Interceptions
These takeaways shifted momentum in a tight game.
What’s Next
Marysville (4–4) now travels to Olentangy Berlin (3–5) on Friday, October 17, in a key OCC Cardinal matchup with major playoff implications. Berlin is coming off a 20–3 win over Dublin Jerome and plays physical, disciplined football — another challenging test.
Thomas Worthington (1–7) continues conference play against Hilliard Darby (2–6).
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