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Huskies open hosting the Battle of Tappan Lake

CADIZ — Claymont finished 3-7 in 2022 and lost the services of both its starting quarterback and running back to graduation. Harrison Central finished 6-5, qualified for the playoffs and returns a host of key components. Last year’s mutual season opener? Harrison won at Claymont, 36-18. Does that mean Huskies’ coach Anthony Hayes is expecting an easy time come kickoff Friday night? Not a chance. Hayes watched the 2023 Mustangs twice on film and once in person during a scrimmage against River View. Does Claymont look a time coming off a losing season still searching for ...

Panthers know Barnesville will be a challenging opener

BARNESVILLE — It is no secret that Barnesville has turned into quite the successful program of late — something Buckeye Local knows first-hand having met the Shamrocks in each of the last four season openers. The Panthers will be looking to do something nobody did last season, beat the Rocks in the regular season, when the teams meet in the hometown of the Pumpkin Festival Friday night for a fifth-consecutive opening night clash. “They’re always a tough opener and this year is no different,” Buckeye Local head coach Jim Hoover, who is beginning his third season guiding the ...

Big Red faces Hartley in Rd. 2

STEUBENVILLE — Big Red has gone against Columbus Bishop Hartley twice in the Ohio Division IV playoffs. Unfortunately, both games ended in heart-breaking three-point losses. Steubenville will look to flip the script when the Hawks come to town Friday for a Region 15 quarterfinal contest. ...

Dons look to end on a high note

WEIRTON — Going into its final game of the season, it’s safe to say first-year coach Mauro Monz and his Madonna team have multiple reasons to play hard for a win despite being out of the playoff race. The Blue Dons conclude the first season of the Monz era on Friday night at home when ...

Brooke looks to finish strong for seniors

KINGWOOD — After a heartbreaking loss to rival Weir High last week, Brooke’s hopes of a playoff return will officially have to wait at least one more year. That, however, does not mean the Bruins don’t still have a lot to play for when they travel south to conclude the season at ...

Golden Bears head to Roane County to finish up

SPENCER — The Oak Glen football team is looking to end the season on a poitive note, while Roane County is looking ahead to the playoffs. The Golden Bears and Raiders will meet at 7 p.m. Friday night at County Stadium in the regular season finale. The game will be the final one of the ...