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Bruins face a tall task with trip to Frankfort

RIDGELEY — Brooke became the latest victim to fall at the hands of the streaking Bridgeport Indians. The Bruins traveled to Harrison County and returned home courtesy of a 55-0 shutout. While Brooke’s offensive effectiveness featured a slow roll to start the season, last Friday’s struggles are more representative of the dominance of Bridgeport as opposed to where Brooke is as a program. Bridgeport ran for 400 yards, averaging 8.9 yards per carry in the 55-0 shutout that saw the Indians compile 48 points by halftime. Quarterback Jack Spatafore rushed for 151 yards and four ...

Huskies look to get back in the win column

CADIZ — It’s been a rough few weeks in Huskies Country. After a promising start to the season, Harrison Central has struggled through narrow defeats to quality teams, followed by some lopsided losses, most recently a 46-14 loss to one-loss Indian Creek (6-1). In fairness, including Buckeye Trail (3-4), which beat Harrison 44-41 in a Week 2 shootout, the Huskies six losses have come against teams with a combined 34-8. It’s a murderers row of opponents, and this week is no easier. Friday Harrison welcomes Waterford (5-2) to Cadiz. The following week, equally talented Edison ...

Golden Bears look for first win hosting Tyler

NEW MANCHESTER — The Oak Glen football team enters Week 7 still looking for its first win of the season. Oak Glen fell behind early against Catholic Central Saturday night on Reno Saccoccia Field inside Harding Stadium, and the Golden Bears were unable to rally as the Crusaders came away ...

Big Red set to battle Linsly

STEUBENVILLE — On paper, it would be easy for one to look at Linsly’s record as they prepare for a trip to Harding Stadium on Friday night and simply think the Cadets, this week’s opponent for Big Red, are in the midst of the tough season. They indeed are, but further examination ...

CCHS, Oak Glen meet in ground game clash

STEUBENVILLE — Despite a difference in records and places in the standings, fans coming to Harding Stadium Saturday night can expect to see a match up of teams with a similar philosophy. Those teams are Catholic Central and Oak Glen, and that philosophy is running the football. The ...

Rolling Redskins meet upset-minded Huskies

WINTERSVILLE — The formula for success remains the same for the Indian Creek football team, while Harrison Central is looking to get back on track. The Redskins and Huskies are set to square off at 7 p.m. Friday night at Kettlewell Stadium. The Redskins picked up a big win this past ...