Week 9 Central Ohio High School Football Recap: Olentangy Berlin Rolls Past Marysville 41–7
Updated: 2 days ago
October 17, 2025 — Delaware, OH
In a pivotal OCC Cardinal matchup, the Marysville Monarchs fell to Olentangy Berlin 41–7 on Friday night at Bears Stadium. Berlin’s balanced offense and physical defensive front controlled the game from start to finish, dropping Marysville to 4–5 on the season.
The Bears improve to 4–5, keeping their postseason hopes alive as they prepare for a major test against Olentangy next week. Marysville will look to regroup quickly with one regular-season game remaining in the ohio high school football schedule.
Ohio High School Football Game Summary.
Olentangy Berlin started fast, capitalizing on early field position and executing both through the air and on the ground. The Bears’ offense found its rhythm early, while their defensive unit limited Marysville’s big-play opportunities.
Marysville showed flashes — particularly from junior playmaker Colin Wimmers, senior workhorse JJ Henry, and linebacker Carter Dunn — but Berlin’s ability to sustain drives and finish possessions proved too much to overcome.
Marysville is on the the All-Purpose Yardage Leaders in Ohio High School Football!
The Monarchs totaled 250 all-purpose yards, highlighted by strong return production and several key offensive contributions.
Ohio High School Football Team Totals:
83 rushing | 74 receiving | 93 kick return | 250 total yards
Top Performers
#28 Colin Wimmers (Jr.) — 135 Total Yards
12 rushing, 71 receiving, 52 kick returnA breakout night for Wimmers, who showcased versatility and speed with explosive plays in both the passing and return game.
#2 JJ Henry (Sr.) — 42 rushing yards
Continued to grind out tough yards against a strong Berlin front.
#11 Brady Carper (Jr.) — 29 rushing yards
Gave the offense push inside with physical efforts.
#31 Kale Strickland (So.) — 40 total yards
41 KR yards and 2 receiving yardsAnother young player gaining valuable varsity experience.
#15 K. Stackhouse (Jr.) — 1 receiving yard
#23 Deacon Henry (Jr.) — 3 rushing yards
Marysville’s offense struggled to find consistent rhythm, but individual moments kept the Monarchs in competitive phases through the first half.
Ohio High School Football Defensive Breakdown
Marysville finished with 54 total tackles and 4 tackles for loss, led by seniors and emerging juniors who continue to anchor the defense.
Team Totals:
35 solo tackles | 19 assisted | 54 total | 4 TFL
Top Defensive Performers
#2 JJ Henry (Sr.) — 12 tackles, 2 TFL
One of the best two-way players in Central Ohio continues to deliver on both sides. His defensive effort kept several Berlin drives from breaking open even further.
#38 Carter Dunn (Jr.) — 9 tackles
A steady, physical presence in the middle of the defense; one of the top junior linebackers in the OCC.
#33 Brock Powers (Sr.) — 8 tackles, 1 TFL
Strong interior play, consistently winning battles at the line of scrimmage.
#8 Jackson Snyder (Sr.) — 5 tackles
Gritty edge play with disciplined containment.
#9 Talan Wolford (Jr.) — 4 tackles
Strong coverage and run support.
#24 Mamour Saidy (Jr.) — 3 tackles, 1 TFL
Speed and physicality off the edge.
Additional Contributors:
Hunter Sheldon (Sr.), Zach Bisang (Sr.), Owen Harbold (Jr.), Deacon Henry (Jr.), Kale Strickland (So.)
Marysville’s defense faced a challenging opponent that executed consistently, but key individuals continued to produce at a high level.
What’s Next
Marysville (4–5) returns home for the regular-season finale on Friday, October 24, hosting Hilliard Darby (3–6). With playoff positioning on the line, the Monarchs aim to close the season strong.
Olentangy Berlin (4–5) travels to play Olentangy (8–1) in one of the most anticipated Week 10 matchups in Central Ohio.
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Originally published October 17, 2025. Game results, class years and player affiliations in historical coverage refer to the period reported.
