Buckeye cheerleaders Bri Ray, center, and Jayda Mitchell, right, celebrate on the field with the football team after Nelsonville-York’s 42-0 victory over Meigs High School, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Nelsonville has not lost a game to Meigs High School since 2015. Photo by Leah Nairn.
Nelsonville-York football dominates Meigs with 42-0 victory
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes hosted the Meigs High School Marauders at Boston Field in Buchtel, Ohio on Friday, Sept. 25.
The evening started with a pre-game tribute to area first-responders and veterans. Athletic Director Jay Kline stated this is the third year the school has honored its local service members having developed a more formal approach.
“We wanted to make it more involved and honorable for past and present veterans and first responders,” Kline said. Approximately 51 service members and first-responders attended the game and participated in the pre-game ceremony.
Students with the Marching Buckeyes from Nelsonville-York High School warm up before the Nelsonville-York vs. Meigs High School at Boston Field, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Photo by Leah Nairn.A pre-game ceremony honored several area veterans and first responders during the Nelsonville-York vs. Meigs High School at Boston Field, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Photo by Leah Nairn.
Friday-night’s game also featured youth cheerleaders. “We try to make each home Friday night an event,” Kline said.
Nelsonville-York went on to dominate the game, with a 42-0 victory over Meigs High School.
Senior Walker Stone takes the ball to the end zone for the Buckeye’s first touchdown of the game during Nelsonville-York vs. Meigs High School at Boston Field, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Final score 42-0, Nelsonville. Photo by Leah Nairn.Fans and cheerleaders were in high spirits after Nelsonville-York beat Meigs High School 42-0 at Boston Field, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Photo by Leah Nairn.Students sported their patriotic spirit during the Nelsonville-York vs. Meigs High School at Boston Field, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Photo by Leah Nairn.Coach Rusty Richards approaches Cameron Sullivan during the Nelsonville-York vs. Meigs High School at Boston Field, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.Photo by Leah Nairn.Meigs High School endured another loss to Nelsonville-York at Boston Field, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Photo by Leah Nairn.The Marching Buckeyes end the night by marching out of the stadium following the Nelsonville-York vs. Meigs High School at Boston Field, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Photo by Leah Nairn.
With a half-century under her belt, Leah Nairn decided to pivot from a 12-year career in law enforcement to pursue a master’s degree in visual communications and photojournalism through Ohio University. This is not her first trip to Athens, having obtained a bachelors in theater in 1999.
Photography has been a present through her life. In recent years, she combined her work in the criminal justice system with photography, creating “Redemption Through the Lens,” a book highlighting the accomplishments of folks in recovery from addiction.
Leah is also an accomplished musician and avid gardner with a focus on food preservation.
Meigs High School endured another loss to Nelsonville-York at Boston Field, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Photo by Leah Nairn.
