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Crusaders end road portion at Barnesville

BARNESVILLE — Catholic Central will encounter a “much-improved” opponent when it visits Shamrock Stadium on Friday. Barnesville brings a 2-3 record into its annual Pumpkin Bowl, while Central stands at 4-1. The eighth all-time meeting between the schools (CCHS holds a 5-2 series lead ...

Red Riders return home

WEIRTON — Bouncing back from its lone loss, Weir High’s 25-15 win at Petersburg on Saturday could be the impetus the Red Riders need to have a successful second half of the season. The Riders (4-1) embark on that second half with the annual homecoming game at Jimmy Carey Stadium Friday ...

Blue Dons must win Saturday for possible playoff implications

WEIRTON — Even though it is midway through the season, Madonna’s game Saturday with Clarksburg Notre Dame could have playoff implications as both teams go into the battle of West Virginia Catholic school rivals with several similarities. It will be the second home afternoon game for the ...

Harrison Central wants Coal Bucket trophy

CADIZ — Harrison Central faces a tall task again Friday when it welcomes one of the top teams in Ohio Division IV in St. Clairsville. The game is a rivalry for first-year coach Anthony Hayes’ players, who are battling for the Coal Bucket trophy. “They are certainly going to be a daunting task,” Hayes said. “They are outstanding on both sides of the ball. It is a rivalry game. It is the Coal Bucket game. I think the last time we won it was 2009. We want to kids to be excited about it. We want them to step up to that challenge.” While on paper not many might pick the ...

Big Red rolling

STEUBENVILLE — Big Red and Pittsburgh USO both dropped their season openers. Since then, each squad has reeled off three consecutive victories. One winning streak will come to an end Friday when the Wildcats visit Harding Stadium. The kick for Big Red’s annual homecoming game is set for ...

Crusaders carrying momentum to Warren JFK

WARREN — Steve Daley has a warning for Catholic Central football fans — don’t be fooled by Warren JFK’s 1-3 record. The Eagles opened the season with a win against Champion. Since then, they have fallen to unbeaten LaBrae, 3-1 Girard and 2-2 Crestview. In those games, JFK has been ...