GENOA — In the 101st Battle for the Celestial Ball, Genoa grabbed an early two-touchdown lead over rival Oak Harbor and upset the Rockets 34-19 on Friday night.

Genoa forced three turnovers — two interceptions and a fumble — on Oak Harbor’s first three possessions to grab a 14-0 lead after the first quarter and then held off the Rockets.

Oak Harbor (5-1) lost for the first time ever in Northern Buckeye Conference play. The Rockets, who have won two straight NBC titles since joining the league in 2023, fell to 2-1 in league play.

Genoa (5-1) remained atop the NBC standings with a 3-0 record, tied with Eastwood (5-1, 3-0).

Oak Harbor holds a 51-47-4 edge in the Battle for the Celestial Ball.

The first big play went to Genoa. Defensive lineman Evan Millner stripped the ball carrier, snat

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