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Another big test for Big Red

STEUBENVILLE — Veteran Big Red head coach Reno Saccoccia said before last week’s opener that their opponent — Youngstown Ursuline — was one of the best teams in the state of Ohio. A week later, the team coming to Harding Stadium this Friday night might just have one of the best ...

Riders, Bears battle tonight

WEIRTON — It has been nearly three decades since Quincy Wilson led Weir High to a state championship as a player. His quest to return his alma mater to glory as a coach begins tonight. Wilson, the 1998 Kennedy Award winner and former WVU star, will lead the Red Riders onto the field at ...

Catholic Central ready for home opener

STEUBENVILLE — Catholic Central had to wait about 24 hours longer than anticipated to start its season, but it was worth it as the Crusaders battled to a season-opening win at Wellsville on Saturday night. Fresh off that victory, Central is now at home for four-straight weeks, beginning ...

Indian Creek heads north to battle the Potters

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Indian Creek football team started the season with a win against Cambridge, however, the Redskins face a stiffer test this week in the form of East Liverpool. The Redskins and Potters are set to continue their rivalry at 7 p.m. Friday night up at Patterson Field. The ...

Red Knights look to carry momentum to Lowellville

LOWELLVILLE — The Toronto football team got off to a good start this season, and the Red Knights are looking to carry that momentum over into this week’s game. After shutting out Southern Local, 34-0, at home, the boys from the Gem City hit the road for the first time this season as ...

Wildcats home again, look to make it 2-0 start

RICHMOND — The Anthony Pierro era of Edison football began with a win last week against Shenandoah, however, the Wildcats face a challenge this week as Route 43 rival Carrollton comes to town. The Wildcats and Warriors are set to kick off at 7 p.m. Friday night out at the Edison Unified ...