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Football Xtra

A new look to an old rivalry

WEIRTON — Friday night, the annual clash between Brooke and Weir will feature two head coaches that are no strangers to the rivalry. Brooke’s Frank Sisinni, in his first year leading his alma mater after being a part of Weir’s program for 13 years, is nearing three decades of games in ...

CCHS has a big test at home in Round 1

STEUBENVILLE — Not too many people probably would have predicted Catholic Central to earn a home playoff game before the season started. With a tough schedule and replacing a big senior class of key players from last year’s playoff team, it seemed it would be a challenge. The Crusaders ...

Big Red using bye to prep for playoff run

STEUBENVILLE — While the stadium lights will be on Friday night at Harding Stadium, it won’t be the Big Red football team playing. They’ve earned themselves a week off. By virtue of an incredible turnaround with seven-straight victories to close the regular season, Big Red finished No. ...

Creek looking forward to home playoff game

WINTERSVILLE — The Indian Creek football team is hoping a big victory to close out the regular season will spur the Redskins on as they are set to open postseason play this week. Indian Creek trailed Edison on multiple occasions last week, however, the Redskins came up with a pair of big ...

Wildcats head on the road looking for first playoff win

NEW FRANKLIN — The Edison football team has put together a string of successful seasons, however, Edison is still looking for that elusive playoff victory. The Wildcats wrapped up a spot in the playoffs following Week 9’s victory against Harrison Central setting the stage for Edison’s ...

Red Knights ready for another home playoff game

TORONTO — The Toronto football team ended the regular season on a positive note, and the Red Knights now look to build off their winning streak as the Red and White prepare for the postseason. Toronto closed out the regular season with a 54-22 victory via mercy rule against Brownsville last ...