Welcome to Hilliard Darby Stadium, where the Hilliard Davidson Wildcats will battle the Panthers of Hilliard Darby in the 21st season of the Great American Rivalry Series. This Ohio showdown features an in-town rivalry that began in 2006 and is approaching its 18th overall meeting. These two schools started their rivalry when the original Hilliard school split.  

The two-time State Champion Hilliard Davidson Wildcats look to add to their 11-6 all-time series lead, while the Panthers of Hilliard Darby aim to close the gap and avenge the 35-7 loss from the previous season. Both teams finished with 6-6 records last season and hope to take the next step forward in their winning tradition. 

 This Ohio Friday night football contest takes place on September 13, 2024, and the stadium will be filled with 10,000 fans on the edge of their seats for what should be a thriller. 

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MVP

Johnny DiBlasio
Hilliard Davidson

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Jalen Jordan

Hilliard Darby

Jalen is an outstanding representation of what it means to be a student athlete. Playing on both offense and defense while holding a 3.6 GPA, he excels not only on the field but also in the classroom. Jalen is the son of Stephanie Boys and Emery Jordan. Jalen is undecided on his future plans after high school, but hopes to continue his academic and athletic career.
Josh Lance

Hilliard Davidson

Josh has been an extremely valuable player over the last four years of his high school football career. On top of his busy school and game schedule, Josh is a member of the Orchestra where he plays the viola and leads as the President of the Engineering club. Josh plans to attend Georgia Tech after graduation where he will study Aerospace Engineering

GAME SUMMARY

In a thrilling high school football showdown, Hilliard Davidson steamrolled Hilliard Darby with a commanding 43-7 victory. The first quarter saw both teams locked in a tight 7-7 tie, with neither side able to break away. However, Hilliard Davidson came out swinging in the second quarter, expanding their lead to an intimidating 29-7 by halftime. With momentum on their side, the Wildcats extended their lead to 36-7 heading into the final quarter. In a decisive fourth quarter, Hilliard Davidson continued their dominance, outscoring the Panthers 7-0 to cap off a commanding performance and secure the win.