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Panthers ready to ruin the big party

MOUNDSVILLE — It’s homecoming week at John Marshall, and the Monarchs have a lot to celebrate lately. Buckeye Local looks to ruin the party and collect its first win of the year on Friday. John Marshall is coming off of a dominating 40-17 victory at Parkersburg South last week, and running back Dereck Hess had a night to remember. The senior garnered four touchdowns, including a 97-yard kickoff return for six, on his way to a 186-yard performance. “Anytime he touches the ball, he is a threat to go all the way,” John Marshall coach Rick Goodrich said. “Our offensive line ...

Harrison runs into hot St. Clairsville squad

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A pair of teams heading in different directions will meet for the coveted ‘Coal Bucket’ Friday night as Harrison Central visits Red Devil Stadium to tangle with St. Clairsville. The Red Devils (4-1) open the second half of the season winners of four straight after ...

Star Sports Cast 2017 Episode 4

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Star Sports Cast for 2017. Joe Catullo, sports editor with the Steubenville Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times, and sports writer Andrew Grimm take a look at the 2017 prep football season. Teams within our coverage area include: Steubenville Big Red, Weir ...

No rest for the best

STEUBENVILLE — Reno Saccoccia likes how his 2017 Big Red football team has progressed to date, but he’s also quick to point out there’s still plenty of work ahead. “I like the way we are playing,” the veteran coach said. “We just have to get better on technique on both sides of ...

Weir seeks revenge in rare Saturday afternoon contest

WEIRTON — Weir High was riding high last week with a lofty state ranking of a tie for second with perennial powerhouse Bridgeport. The 21-18 loss at Keyser last week dropped the Red Riders to a three-way tie for eighth in this week’s WVSSAC rankings with Bridgeport and North Marion. Now, ...

Crusaders limp into Saturday

STEUBENVILLE — Another week, another difficult opponent — so it goes for Steve Daley and his banged up Catholic Central Crusaders. Coming off two tough road losses at 3-1 Western Reserve and 3-0 South Harrison, the Crusaders will return to Harding Stadium Saturday, welcoming once-beaten ...