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Dons face a tough challenge at Conotton

BOWERSTON — The Madonna football team went on the road and got a big win at Federal Hocking a week ago to keep themselves in the thick of the Class A playoff race. This week’s road trip is an even bigger challenge for the Blue Dons with just as much on the line. Madonna (6-2) heads ...

Brooke looks to build off big win over JM

WELLSBURG — The Brooke Bruins (2-6) are coming off their biggest win and best defensive performance of the season. Last Thursday in Wellsburg, Brooke dispatched of rival John Marshall, 33-6, holding a team under 10 points to the first time all season. The team also utilized a potent ...

Battles of the Knights: Toronto hosts Wheeling Central

TORONTO — The Toronto football team faces a big challenge this week as Wheeling Central comes to town to take on the Red Knights in their regular season finale. The Red Knights — winners of three straight — will take on the Maroon Knights — winners of five straight — at 7 p.m. ...

Panthers, Huskies clash in VALES game

CADIZ — Week 10 is here and in southern Jefferson and Harrison Counties, that means the annual battle for the VALES Trophy between Harrison Central and Buckeye Local. Neither team currently sits where they intended or even expected when the season first began back in August. Playoffs are ...

Bears look to upset Potters in battle of the bridge

EAST LIVERPOOL — Bragging rights are on the line this week as the Oak Glen and East Liverpool football teams meet in the annual “Battle of the Bridge.” The Golden Bears and Potters are scheduled to continue their rivalry at 7 p.m. Friday night up at Patterson Field. “You look at ...

McDowell coming to town

STEUBENVILLE — When a team plays a schedule like Big Red’s, each week is a challenge in its own right. However, this week’s test for Steubenville is a different kind of challenge. That challenge will come in the form of 6-2 McDowell, which makes its first trek to Harding Stadium from ...