Gahanna Lincoln football hosts Grove City at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at GLHS Stadium with an 8-0 record on the line. The OCC-Ohio division game doubles as senior night for the Golden Lion Marching Band and the Lionettes.

The team's official account announced the celebration on Sunday, Oct. 11, urging fans to buy tickets early. The announcement did not specify the ceremony’s format or number of honorees.

The Lions (8-0, 3-0 OCC-Ohio) are tied for first place with Pickerington North after rolling through eight straight opponents. Gahanna Lincoln has outscored its opponents 224-66 this season, according to MaxPreps. Only Olentangy Liberty and Westerville Central have scored in double figures against the Lions.

Head coach Bruce Ward's squad added to the streak Friday, Oct. 9, beating Westerville Central 34-14 on the road. Wide receiver Marki Wallace celebrated the win on X, writing that the team works "to get 1% better" every day.

@Markigoingd1: "Great Team win to advance to 8-0!! Great 50 yard 🎯 from my QB @GreyKegley! Every day we work to get 1% better. Every Friday we play to come that much closer to the ultimate goal!!"

The week before, the Lions dismantled rival New Albany 35-3 at home on Oct. 2. Quarterback Grey Kegley threw for 208 yards and three touchdowns in that game, while defensive back Kaden Farris returned an interception for a score. Gahanna Lincoln held New Albany to 106 total yards and forced three turnovers, Lincoln Online reported.

Through six games, cleveland.com reported that running back Leon Cummings had piled up 546 yards and six touchdowns on 92 carries. Linebacker Howard Bates led the defense with 36 tackles. Defensive lineman Taiwain Johnson and defensive end Marshall Fry each had two sacks.

Gahanna Lincoln entered the week ranked No. 1 in OHSAA Division I, Region 3 and No. 8 in cleveland.com's Division I state rankings.

After the Grove City game, the Lions close the regular season at Pickerington North on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m.