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Edison looks to bounce back in a tough test

RICHMOND — It has been a rough two weeks for the Edison football team, however, all is not lost as the Wildcats still have plenty of things to play for. Edison put up quite a battle last week against undefeated Toronto, however, the Knights proved to be too much as they left Richmond with a ...

Brooke riding momentum ahead of meeting with Potters

WELLSBURG — The Brooke Bruins are coming off of their best performance yet, a 35-0 triumph at home over visiting Lincoln County. The victory is Brooke’s second in three weeks after an 0-2 start, and the 35 points were a season high for the Bruins. This week, the Bruins are back at ...

Buckeye Local, Martins Ferry rekindle rivalry

MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry (3-2) and Buckeye Local (2-4) face each other Wednesday inside the Dave Bruney Football Complex in what is an OVAC clash, a local rivalry— and a family affair. Either teams’ quarterbacks— the Purple Riders’ Colby Kropka and Panthers’ Grant ...

Red Knights look to stay undefeated hosting Tuslaw

TORONTO — The Toronto football gambled late in its game last week against Edison, and the risk paid off in a big way for the Red Knights as they defeated the Wildcats to remain undefeated. Toronto was backed up against Edison, however, an 82-yard touchdown pass sealed the deal as The Red ...

Big Red aims to keep it up

DOVER — It certainly seems the Big Red football team has figured some things out. After rallying to beat Cardinal Mooney the week before, Big Red’s offense broke out in a big way last week and Reno Saccoccia’s club rolled to a 55-7 victory over Linsly for back-to-back victories. ...

Red Riders battle the Huskies

CADIZ — This Friday night at Wagner Field two teams that have not gotten off to the starts they hoped for will look to reverse their fortunes. Weir High, which sits 0-3 and is coming off a needed bye week to regroup, will travel out Route 22 to take on the 1-4 Harrison Central Huskies, who ...