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Harrison, Buckeye play for V.A.L.E.S.

YORKVILLE — Neither Harrison Central nor Buckeye Local are heading to the playoffs, but don’t think that means the two rivals have nothing to play for this week when they clash at World War II Memorial Stadium. For the seventh straight season, the cherished V.A.L.E.S. Trophy will be on the line when the Huskies and Panthers clash. Created through the schools and all of the veterans organizations throughout the two school districts, the week surrounding the game has grown into a big affair. “I can’t believe we’ve been doing (V.A.L.E.S.) for seven years,” Huskies head coach ...

Golden Bears want to wreck Beavers’ dam

CALCUTTA — The Oak Glen football team is looking to regroup after another huge defeat, while Beaver Local is looking to get back on track following back-to-back shutouts. The Golden Bears travel across the river for a 7 p.m. Friday night game against the rival Beavers inside Fighting ...

Perfect season, playoff hopes on the line for CCHS, Madonna

WEIRTON — Rival schools that are only about 10 miles apart will face off on the Jimmy Carey gridiron tonight in a game that could make or break either team’s playoff chances. Steubenville Catholic Central brings it’s 6-2 record to Weirton to face the unbeaten and fifth-ranked Madonna ...

No. 1 Steubenville still striving for perfection

STEUBENVILLE — Big Red’s drive to regular season perfection continues Friday when Cardinal O’Hara, located near Buffalo, visits Harding Stadium. Kickoff for Big Red’s homecoming game is set for 7 p.m. The schools will be meeting for the eighth time, Steubenville holding a 7-0 series ...

Red Riders must keep winning

WEIRTON — The Weir High football team heads into the ninth game of the season with coach Tony Filberto and his staff possibly having to make more decisions than they do in a normal preparation for an opponent. The Red Riders head into the home stretch with a must win situation against ...

Redskins hit the road to end their season

COLUMBIANA — Coming off of perhaps what is the Redskins most impressive performance of the season (a 38-0 senior night thumping of Beaver Local), Indian Creek hits the road to take on the Crestview Rebels Friday night. “It was a complete game for us,” Indian Creek coach Andrew Connor ...