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Red Knights head on the road looking to finish regular season strong

REPUBLIC — The Toronto football team was on a mission to secure a playoff berth win a win last week against Jefferson County foe Buckeye Local. The Red Knights accomplished their mission in grand style against the Panthers as the boys from the Gem City rolled to a 44-8 victory last Friday night at Clarke Hinkle Field. The Red and White played every available player on the roster on their way to picking up a big win on senior night. “Everybody got to play,” Toronto (8-1) head coach Jaret Aubiel said. “That’s awesome. It’s great for the program. I’m at a JV game at ...

Panthers, Huskies playing for pride, VALES Trophy

YORKVILLE — The Buckeye Local and Harrison Central football teams have been eliminated from playoff contention, however, the Panthers and Huskies still have something to play for this week. The Panthers and Huskies will square off for a coveted trophy in the 15th annual V.A.L.E.S. Trophy game at 7 p.m. Friday night down at World War II Memorial Stadium. “Our No. 1 goal is to beat Harrison Central,” Buckeye Local (2-7) head coach Chris Kiedaisch said. “We want to bring the trophy to Buckeye Local. We have a special place set up for it. It is right in the center there when you ...

Brooke needs to bounce back on long trip to Elkins

ELKINS — It’s been a tough couple of weeks for the Brooke football team. After winning three of four to put themselves back in the playoff race in Class AAA, the Bruins have dropped back-to-back games to playoff teams in undefeated Frankfort (No. 2 in Class AA) and on the road at John Marshall (5-2, 16th in Class AAA) last week. Now at 3-5, the Bruins have two games left, looking to win them both to finish at the .500 mark in the first year under head coach Frank Sisinni. That quest starts with a long trip Friday night as the Bruins travel three hours south to battle another ...

Another foe from the north

STEUBENVILLE — Big Red has been tested by opponents from the north the last two weeks. This week will be a third. After grinding out a win over Farrell (Pa.) two weeks ago and a thrilling comeback victory over Canisius (N.Y.) last week, Steubenville will entertain Erie McDowell on ...

Red Riders eye another shot at a win

EAST LIVERPOOL — One will often hear coaches say that a young team needs to “learn how to win.” Weir High had itself in postion to get its first win last week, holding a lead for the first time this season on the road at East Fairmont, but were not able to finish the job in the second ...

It’s now or never for Central’s playoff push

BOWERSTON — Catholic Central came very close to pulling off a pretty big upset on Saturday night. The Crusaders went on the road to state-ranked, undefeated Fairport Harbor Harding and gave the Skippers their best shot, ultimately coming up just short in a one-score loss. “Despite ...