Indian Creek takes care of business at Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE — The Indian Creek football team got off to the good start that veteran coach Andrew Connor was hoping for on Friday night.

The Redskins made it three-straight opening night wins over Cambridge, going on the road and defeating the Bobcats by a 35-6 margin.

Quarterback Ian Starkey had a big night for Creek, accounting for all five of its touchdowns in the victory.

He threw for three scores and ran for two more, finishing 11 of 13 passing for 169 yards without throwing an interception, while rushing the ball 12 times for 93 more yards.

Bruce Mazar added 62 yards on 10 carries and hauled in five passes for another 57 yard and a score, while Ethan Starr caught three passes — two for touchdowns — for 61 yards.

Starr hauled in an 18-yard Starkey pass to open the scoring less than four minutes into the first quarter.

After Cambridge answered, a blocked extra point kept Creek in front, and Starkey responded with a 16-yard run to make it 14-6, which was the halftime score.

Starkey broke a 22-yard run for a score early in the third quarter, before connecting with Starr again on a 12-yard touchdown.

The final score of the night came on a 13-yard Starkey to Mazar connection in the fourth quarter.

Creek’s defense held the Bobcats to just 63 total yards of offense and recovered three fumbles.

Creek is back on the road next week, traveling north this time to take on East Liverpool.

Edison wins big in opener

RICHMOND — The Anthony Pierro era at Edison is off to a winning start.

The first time head football coach guided the Wildcats to a 35-14 victory over visiting Shenandoah on Friday night at home at the Edison Unified Sports Complex.

Leading the charge for the Wildcats was the dynamic duo of JD Henderson and Brett Hellyer, as they combined for all five of the Edison touchdowns in the game.

Henderson, the senior quarterback, finished 18 of 28 for 238 yards and two touchdown passes, while Hellyer, a junior, racked up 138 yards and three scores on 25 carries.

Henderson’s scoring tosses went for 5 yards to Will Norris and 15 yards to Skyler Willoughby.

Hellyer’s scoring runs covered 9, 5 and 1 yard.

Edison is back at home next week to host Carrollton.

Harrison falls to Claymont

CADIZ — The Battle of Tappan Lake went to the visitors on Friday night as Claymont claimed the season-opening rivalry meeting with Harrison Central, 34-14.

The Huskies will look to bounce back at Newcomerstown in Week 2.

CCHS opener postponed

WELLSVILLE — Catholic Central will have to wait one day longer than anticipated to open its season.

It was announced Friday afternoon that Central’s season opener, scheduled for Friday night at Wellsville, was postponed one day due to a water line break in Wellsville that affected the stadium.

The game was still slated to be played at Nicholson Stadium in Wellsville with a 7 p.m. kick set for Saturday night.