RICHMOND — The teams battling at Cartwright Memorial Field on Friday night are, according to both coaches, much improved from a season ago and in for a battle when Edison hosts Oak Glen. “I think both teams have taken some steps forward,” first-year Edison coach Shane O’Brien said. ...
BARNESVILLE — Catholic Central will encounter a “much-improved” opponent when it visits Shamrock Stadium on Friday. Barnesville brings a 2-3 record into its annual Pumpkin Bowl, while Central stands at 4-1. The eighth all-time meeting between the schools (CCHS holds a 5-2 series lead ...
WEIRTON — Bouncing back from its lone loss, Weir High’s 25-15 win at Petersburg on Saturday could be the impetus the Red Riders need to have a successful second half of the season. The Riders (4-1) embark on that second half with the annual homecoming game at Jimmy Carey Stadium Friday ...
WEIRTON — Even though it is midway through the season, Madonna’s game Saturday with Clarksburg Notre Dame could have playoff implications as both teams go into the battle of West Virginia Catholic school rivals with several similarities. It will be the second home afternoon game for the ...
CADIZ — Harrison Central faces a tall task again Friday when it welcomes one of the top teams in Ohio Division IV in St. Clairsville. The game is a rivalry for first-year coach Anthony Hayes’ players, who are battling for the Coal Bucket trophy. “They are certainly going to be a daunting task,” Hayes said. “They are outstanding on both sides of the ball. It is a rivalry game. It is the Coal Bucket game. I think the last time we won it was 2009. We want to kids to be excited about it. We want them to step up to that challenge.” While on paper not many might pick the ...
STEUBENVILLE — Big Red and Pittsburgh USO both dropped their season openers. Since then, each squad has reeled off three consecutive victories. One winning streak will come to an end Friday when the Wildcats visit Harding Stadium. The kick for Big Red’s annual homecoming game is set for ...
