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Panthers feel future is bright after near misses

CONNORVILLE — Win or lose last Friday, Buckeye Local’s season was coming to a close. There would be no playoffs for Coach Jim Hoover’s Panthers this season. There was still plenty to play for, however, as the V.A.L.E.S. Trophy was on the line against rival Harrison Central. The Panthers, as they did so many times this season, played well in the first half and had a great chance to win. But turnovers and mental miscues culminated in the second half, allowing Harrison to pull away late for 45-34 win. Harrison heads to the playoffs while Buckeye capped its season at 2-8, one ...

Big Red looks to close in style

STEUBENVILLE — The last time an Andre Kates coached team (National Christian Academy) invaded Harding Stadium, things didn’t turn out well for Big Red. The Eagles overcame a 14-point deficit in the final two minutes of regulation then went on to spoil Big Red’s 2019 homecoming with a ...

Weir High heads north to face Potters

EAST LIVERPOOL — Suffice it to say, the history between Weir High and East Liverpool on the gridiron goes way back. That is not lost on the Red Riders as they enter what is a pivotal meeting for their playoff aspirations in this year’s meeting at 7 p.m. Friday night at Patterson ...

Crusaders need a win against the Knights

STEUBENVILLE — A Week 10 backyard rivalry, positioning for the Ohio Division VII, Region 25 playoffs and a coach going against his former team. Those are just a few of the storylines that will play out Saturday when Catholic Central and Toronto meet for the 49th time Saturday. The Crusaders hold a 31-16-1 lead in the series but the Red Knights have won the last three encounters. The opening kick is set for 7 p.m. inside Harding Stadium. “It’s a game the kids look forward to year round,” said Toronto coach Josh Franke. “It’s just a fun game between two close, tight ...

Creek looks to spoil Edison’s bid for 10-0 in Rt. 43 Bowl

WINTERSVILLE — The Edison football team is on the verge of setting some more school records, while rival Indian Creek is looking to play the role of spoiler. The Wildcats and the Redskins are set to do battle at 7 p.m. Friday night at Kettlewell Stadium on Indian Creek’s senior night. Edison enters the game undefeated coming off a 52-14 victory against Buckeye Local last Friday night down at World War II Memorial Stadium. “We got a stop right before halftime,” Edison (9-0) head coach Mike Collopy said. “They had a second-and-goal, and we got a stop right as time expired. ...

Panthers, Huskies battle for V.A.L.E.S. Trophy

CADIZ — Harrison Central’s once fading playoff hopes received a shot in the arm Friday when the Huskies traveled to Wintersville and took care of business, dispatching Indian Creek 50-13. The win snapped a three-game losing streak and the bonus points from a Division IV victory pushed ...