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Big Red to battle Mooney

STEUBENVILLE — Big Red was in a bit of an unfamiliar position last Friday night — watching other teams play while they did not head to the stadium. Due to a scheduling conflict, last week’s scheduled game against D.C Dunbar was cancelled, giving Big Red a bye week and a full two weeks ...

Creek not taking Weir lightly

WEIRTON — Friday’s meeting between Indian Creek and Weir High at Jimmy Carey Stadium is one between two teams that have had very different starts to their seasons. On one hand, Creek makes the trip across the river with a 3-0 record, coming off a hard-fought win over Union Local and two ...

Central set to host Bridgeport on HoCo

STEUBENVILLE — Catholic Central’s youthful squad finds itself above the .500 mark through the first three weeks. They got their with a thrilling 52-45 victory over Bishop Rosecrans last week to get to 2-1, coming out on top with four defensive scores in a wild second half. This week, ...

Bruins seek first win in trip out to Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE — For the first time this season, the Brooke football team will head on the road. They’re hoping the return trip to Brooke County is with their first win secured. That trip is to 0-3 Cambridge Friday night in a battle of teams seeking their initial victory. The Bruins have ...

Edison gearing up for a big trip to Martins Ferry

MARTINS FERRY — The Edison football team is preparing for a tough test this week as the Wildcats looking to improve to 3-1 on the season. Last week, Edison defeated Southern Local, 41-8, on the road up at Wigwam Stadium. “The game started out well,” first-year Edison (2-1) head coach ...

Red Knights come home 3-0 to battle Newcomerstown

TORONTO — The Toronto football team has passed all three tests so far, but the Red Knights face their toughest one yet this week. Toronto defeated rival Wellsville, 49-19, last Friday night up at Nicholson Stadium as the Red Knights and Tigers renewed their longtime rivalry. “It went ...