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Another foe from the north

STEUBENVILLE — Big Red has been tested by opponents from the north the last two weeks. This week will be a third. After grinding out a win over Farrell (Pa.) two weeks ago and a thrilling comeback victory over Canisius (N.Y.) last week, Steubenville will entertain Erie McDowell on ...

Red Riders eye another shot at a win

EAST LIVERPOOL — One will often hear coaches say that a young team needs to “learn how to win.” Weir High had itself in postion to get its first win last week, holding a lead for the first time this season on the road at East Fairmont, but were not able to finish the job in the second ...

It’s now or never for Central’s playoff push

BOWERSTON — Catholic Central came very close to pulling off a pretty big upset on Saturday night. The Crusaders went on the road to state-ranked, undefeated Fairport Harbor Harding and gave the Skippers their best shot, ultimately coming up just short in a one-score loss. “Despite ...

Creek looks to stay undefeated in big game against St. C

WINTERSVILLE — The Indian Creek football team has secured a postseason birth, however, the Redskins cannot afford to look ahead. Last week, Indian Creek fell behind Beaver Local early on, however, the Redskins rallied and ultimately held on to defeat the Beavers, 35-28, last Friday night ...

Wildcats head out Route 22 to Cadiz to battle the Huskies

CADIZ — The Edison and Harrison Central football teams have turned things around recently with the both the Wildcats and the Huskies coming inot this week’s matchup fresh off road wins. Edison and Harrison Central are set to continue their annual rivalry at 7 p.m. Friday night out at Wagner Field. “Harrison Central has won out of their last four games,” first-year Edison (5-3) head coach Anthony Pierro said. “They have figured things out. Their kids are buying in. They need this game. We need this game. They are going to put up a fight at home. It is not going to be easy. ...

Golden Bears look to build off big win

SISTERVILLE — The Oak Glen football team is coming off a strong all-around performance against Bridgeport, and the Golden Bears are looking to put another one together this week against Tyler Consolidated. After falling behind 3-0 against the Bulldogs, the Golden Bears scored 56 unanswered points on their way to a 56-3 victory via mercy rule Saturday afternoon on Perkins Field inside Bill Jobko Stadium. “Definitely, but we watched the film and there are still things we need to fix and correct,” first-year Oak Glen (6-1) head coach TJ Miller said about the game being a total ...