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Buckeye starting from the beginning

YORKVILLE — Getting a win on the board in 2017 is a priority for the Buckeye Local Panthers, and the team has three more chances that starts Friday night at World War II Memorial Stadium when the East Liverpool Potters come to town. “We told the kids we’ve got three weeks left to go out there and compete,” first-year Buckeye Local coach Roger Herbert said. “We coach to win every game. We don’t just want to get one; we want to get all three. Getting a win for the seniors would mean a lot.” Herbert is optimistic after seeing signs of improvement on the offensive side of ...

Brooke building for the future in matchup with John Marshall

MOUNDSVILLE — While John Marshall looks to keep its longest winning streak in 11 years going Friday night, West Virginia Class AAA rival Brooke will look to build for the future and play spoiler at Monarch Stadium. Head coach Rich Goodrich has watched his Monarchs roll off four victories ...

Harrison Central, Oak Glen are heading in different directions

CADIZ — The Harrison Central football team is looking to continue its winning ways, while Oak Glen is looking to get back on track. The Huskies are scheduled to take on the Golden Bears at 7 p.m. Friday night at Wagner Field. Harrison Central enters the game coming off of a 41-0 victory last week at home against Edison. “Any time you have to start some new guys, as a coach you are worried about how they are going to react,” Harrison Central (2-5) head coach Justin Kropka said. “You try to cover everything in two-a-days. Sometimes you have guys who have not played a lot. ...

Star Sports Cast 2017 Episode 6

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Star Sports Cast for 2017. It's Foam Football Day! Joe Catullo, sports editor with the Steubenville Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times, and sports writer Andrew Grimm take a look at the 2017 prep football season. Teams within our coverage area include: ...

No luck needed for No. 1 Big Red, just solid efforts

STEUBENVILLE — Reno Saccoccia and his veteran coaching staff are busy this week preparing unbeaten Big Red for 48 minutes of physical football. Steubenville, which still leads the Ohio AP Division IV poll, will entertain always-tough Youngstown Ursuline Friday at Harding Stadium. The kick ...

Undefeated Blue Dons staying humble

WEIRTON — The 5-0 Madonna Blue Dons have made a remarkable turnaround after three straight 2-8 seasons, and second-year head coach Darrin Hicks now has to caution his kids about complacency and looking ahead. The Blue Dons host winless Parkersburg Catholic today at Jimmy Carey Stadium, and ...