ASHLAND — Grayson Nolan has gone from the Ashland-Greenwood backup running back to a 300-yard rusher. That came during a big-time game, too, and not some overmatched opponent.
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Ashland-Greenwood's Grayson Nolan (31) runs the ball for a touchdown against Syracuse on Friday at Ashland-Greenwood High School.
Photos: Syracuse football travels to Ashland-Greenwood — Sept. 4
Ashland-Greenwood runs the ball against Syracuse on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood's Grayson Nolan (31) runs the ball for a touchdown against Syracuse on Friday at Ashland-Greenwood High School.
Ashland-Greenwood's RJ Goff (7) carries the ball under tackle by Syracuse's Oliver McIntosh (80) on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Syracuse's Jake Janssen (7) punts under coverage by Ashland-Greenwood's Maddox Pearson (10) on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Syracuse's Jake Janssen (7) passes under coverage by Ashland-Greenwood on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood's Grayson Nolan (31) runs the ball against Syracuse on his way to the end zone for a touchdown on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood's Lisle Spears (17) celebrates his touchdown against Syracuse on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood's Liam Curtis (3) runs the ball off an interception on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Syracuse, including Jake Janssen (7) Lincoln Bassinger (72) and Landry Kraus (32) stand for the anthem on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Young fans greet the Ashland-Greenwood boys as they take the field on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Syracuse's Oliver McIntosh (80) returns the kick on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
The sunset paints the clouds of the evening sky over the field on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood head coach Ryan Thompson greets Lisle Spears (17) on his way off the field after his touchdown against Syracuse on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood's Grayson Nolan (31) carries the ball under tackle by Syracuse's Braxton Kelch (74) on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood head coach Ryan Thompson addresses Bennett Kush (57) on his way off the field on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood's Grayson Nolan (31) runs the ball slipping defense by Syracuse on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood's Wave Cerny (11) can’t get a pass off under tackle by Syracuse's Conner Gates (54) on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Syracuse players eat bananas as they wait for the coaches to address the team at the half on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood's RJ Goff (7) carries the ball under tackle by Syracuse's Oliver McIntosh (80) on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood's Liam Curtis (3) runs through a tunnel of teammates and young fans on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
Ashland-Greenwood head coach Ryan Thompson calls to his team on the sideline on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood was up 21-0 going into halftime against Syracuse.
