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Crusaders looking for first home win

STEUBENVILLE — Coach Al Rover and his Huron Heights football team are excited about their first visit to Ohio for Saturday’s noon contest with Catholic Central. “We are really looking forward to the trip,” Rover said earlier this week. “It’s the first time our program has ...

Madonna returns from bye ready

WEIRTON — After spending what Madonna head coach Darrin Hicks said was a very productive bye week, the Blue Dons are eager to get back into action with the annual homecoming game. However, the task of winning will be difficult with the 5-1 Van Bulldogs, ranked 12th in the Class A ...

Oak Glen looks to continue winning ways

NEW MANCHESTER — Some of the top athletes in the Herald-Star/Daily Times coverage area will be on the field Friday night when Oak Glen hosts Harrison Central. “They are a much-improved team,” Harrison Central coach Anthony Hayes said of the Golden Bears. “I remember watching their ...

Creek hopes to stay in playoff contention

CALCUTTA — After a big performance at Martins Ferry, Indian Creek has put itself right back in the playoff race with three weeks to go. The Redskins sit ninth in Division IV, Region 13, just one spot out. “Our kids knew our backs were against the wall last week,” Indian Creek coach Andrew Connor said. “Our kids have overcome a lot with all the injuries and everything else, but they have stayed the course. I’m very proud of them. “Anybody that tells you they’re not looking at the standings is probably lying to you. Everyone understands the importance of every game now. ...

Big Red visits New Philly for first time since 1923

NEW PHILADELPHIA — Steubenville will be looking to slow down another high-powered offense Friday when it makes its first and only road trip of the regular season. After falling to Cincinnati Turpin and Ravenna to open the season, New Philadelphia has won three of its last four and is ...

Crusaders must give perfect effort

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville Catholic Central will begin a four-game home stand Friday with one major challenge. The 5-1 Crusaders are set to host unbeaten Wheeling Central, West Virginia’s second-ranked Class A squad and the defending state champion. The kick for the 40th all-time ...