April 19, 2025

Watch Ohio State football’s 2022 commit Gabe Powers, 5-star LB, in near comeback win over Hilliard Darby: Buckeyes Recruiting


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s 2022 linebacker commit Gabe Powers was less than one minute away from helping Marysville High School a 17-point comeback against Hilliard Darby. After falling behind 24-7 in the first quarter, the Monarchs scored 28 unanswered points to rally back in a game that came down to ball security. The two teams combined for seven fumbles — losing four — and two interceptions. But none were more costly than the one that came with about 45 seconds left in the game when Ryan Kern — 132 yards and two touchdowns — fumbled in Monarch territory to give the Panthers the ball back in prime field position. Five plays later, Darby took the lead back for good to walk away with a 31-28 win. Powers spent time as both a middle and outside linebacker on defense while also serving as Marysville’s running back and fullback on…

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