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Knights, Dons looking to bounce back

WEIRTON — Two young teams looking to bounce back are set to meet in what is a pivotal matchup for both Saturday night at Jimmy Carey Stadium when Toronto crosses the river to take on Madonna. The Red Knights, who have dropped three-straight after a 4-0 start, and Blue Dons, who sit at 3-2 after a loss to Cameron last week, both seek to get back in the win column. Even though the last couple weeks may have been tough for Toronto, first-year Madonna coach Mauro Monz knows the Knights have faced some tough opponents and expects a challenge. “They’re a big, physical football team ...

Oak Glen, Brooke set for a battle of the bears

NEW MANCHESTER ­— The Brooke football team is looking for its second two-game winning streak this season, while Oak Glen is looking to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. Both teams enters this week coming off important victories, and they will look to win another as the Bruins take on the Golden Bears at 7 p.m. Friday night on Homecoming up at the Bears Den. Brooke snapped a three-game losing streak as it rallied for a 14-7 victory last week at Marietta. The Bruins played another strong game defensively in the win against the Tigers. “Their only points came ...

Huskies, Wildcats set to battle with playoff implications

RICHMOND — The focus is on Harrison Central. The Edison and Harrison Central football teams enter this week’s matchup trending in opposite directions. The Wildcats enter this week’s game with a perfect record of 7-0, while the Huskies enter the game having lost three out of their last four games, including two straight. Edison will look to win its school record eighth straight game when it takes on Harrison Central at 7 p.m. Friday night on Senior Night at the Edison Unified Sports Complex. Harrison Central, on the other hand, is looking to get back on track after falling ...

Crusaders head to Bridgeport for key matchup

BRIDGEPORT — Catholic Central opens a challenging three-game stretch Friday when it heads south for a date with the Bridgeport Bulldogs. The Crusaders stand at 2-5 following last week’s 29-0 victory over Pittsburgh Carrick. The win moved Eric Meek’s club back into playoff contention as ...

Indian Creek faces a familiar foe in Beaver Local

WINTERSVILLE — Indian Creek is mired in a five-game losing streak, one the Redskins were one defensive stand away from snapping last week. Creek was leading Martins Ferry on the road, 21-20 last week when the Purple Riders put together a 70-plus yard game winning drive in the fourth ...

Panthers return home to host Tiffin Calvert on homecoming

CONNORVILLE — Buckeye Local is coming off perhaps its most disappointing loss of the season following a 54-0 shutout at the hands of unbeaten Caldwell. This came a week after a narrow 42-36 home defeat to once-beaten Shenandoah in a game the Panthers led 14-0 and likely could and should ...