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Crusaders look to go 9-0 for first time since ‘71

BOWERSTON — Question — what’s the best thing about being 8-0? Answer — the chance to go 9-0. Erick Meek and his 8-0 Catholic Central Crusaders will have the opportunity to go 9-0 when they travel to Bowerston Friday to test the Conotton Valley Rockets. The opening kick for the ...

Madonna looks to carry momentum, beat Richwood

WEIRTON — The Blue Dons are back in the win column and getting healthy for the stretch run. Madonna snapped a three-game losing streak, all to tough opponents, and got its offense back on track with a big win over Beallsville at Jimmy Carey Stadium. In that game, the Dons, now 3-3, got ...

Indian Creek heads to Mapleton on Saturday

ASHLAND — A new opponent creates a new challenge for the Indian Creek football team. Indian Creek had a rough night this past Friday as Buckeye 8 North Division rival Beaver Local came to town and left Kettlewell Stadium with a 48-6 victory. “Sometimes when you look at a game, ...

Back in the win column, Brooke has big game at JM

MOUNDSVILLE — The Brooke football team is in the rivalry portion of its schedule. Brooke ended its three-game losing streak with a 47-6 victory against Oak Glen this past Friday night on Senior Night on Paul “Bud” Billiard Field inside Brooke Memorial Stadium. “After losing three ...

Golden Bears set to host Potters in ‘Battle of the Bridge’

NEW MANCHESTER — The Battle of the Bridge is here once again. The Oak Glen football team is looking to get back on track this week, but it will not be easy as it is set to play East Liverpool at 7 p.m. Friday night on Senior Night at the Bears’ Den. The Golden Bears and Potters both ...

Playoff-bound Red Knights look to improve positioning

TORONTO — Toronto’s road to the Ohio postseason is set — kind of. The Red Knights, courtesy of a convincing 43-0 triumph against Conotton Valley (4-4) in Bowerston last week, clinched a Division VII, Region 25 postseason spot per Joe Eitel. “That was a great win, especially ...