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Crusaders, Knights battle coming off big wins

TORONTO — One of the biggest rivalries in the area is being renewed this week on the gridiron. After a two-year hiatus, the Toronto and Catholic Central football teams are set to meet for the first time since 2023 at 7 p.m. Friday night at Clarke Hinkle Field. “This game means a lot to our people, and it means a lot to them,” Toronto (3-0) head coach Jaret Aubiel said. “It’s really cool that we are able to renew this rivalry again.” The Red Knights defeated the Crusaders, 17-6, in the last meeting between the two Jefferson County rivals back in Week 10 of the 2023 ...

Dons head on the road with momentum

OAKLAND, Md. — After starting the season with a long trip a couple weeks back, the Madonna football team has another one on Friday night. Coming off a big first victory of its season in the home opener last week, the Blue Dons head to Oakland, Maryland to take on the Southern Rams on Friday night. “It’s definitely another long trip, but they’re kind of about the same size as us,” Madonna head coach Shawn McKInnon said of the Rams (0-1). “They’re a little bit bigger of a school, but they have different rules in Maryland. They can only dress the varsity group, so ...

Edison has a big test hosting Martins Ferry

RICHMOND — The Edison football team got off the schneid last week, and the Wildcats will look to continue their winning ways this week. Fresh off a victory last week against Monroe Central, Edison is set to take on undefeated Martins Ferry at 7 p.m. Friday night out at the Edison Unified Sports Complex. The Wildcats rallied to defeat the Seminoles, 14-13, last Thursday night at home. “Winning that game was extremely important,” Edison (1-2) head coach Mike Collopy said. “I told the kids how proud I am of them. I am prouder of them than I have been of any team at any point. ...

Brooke ready to go in home opener against Cambridge

WELLSBURG — The Brooke football team got its season off to a strong start what is now almost two weeks ago, but had to wait to try and build on that momentum.  The Bruins, after a 46-6 win on the road at Lincoln County on opening night, had a bye week last week in Week 2 of the West Virginia season.  After another full week of practice to heal up and regroup, the Bruins are back in action Friday night in their jome opener, welcoming Cambridge to Paul “Bud” Billiard Field inside Brooke Memorial Stadium.  “Our kids are super anxious to play again,” Brooke head coach ...

Golden Bears look to bounce back at South Harrison

LOST CREEK — The Oak Glen football team began the season with an emotion win against Hancock County rival Weir. Unfortunately, Week 2 did not go as well for the Golden Bears as River defeated Oak Glen, 49-14, last Friday night at home. The boys from northern Hancock County hit the road once again this week as Oak Glen is set to take on South Harrison at 7 p.m. Friday night at Gary Barnette Field. The two schools are about two-and-a-half-hours away from each other. The game will be the first home game of the season for South Harrison. Like the Golden Bears, the Hawks enter this ...

Huskies look to slow fown high-flying Jets

MORRISTOWN — There will be a lot to going on Friday night at Jets Stadium when Union Local hosts Harrison Central in high school football action. With Friday being September 11, Union Local is commemorating the occasion so that fans attending can remember what took place a quarter of a century ago. “This Friday is going to be super special. Last week was the first week with the Jet in front of the school. A lot of people were excited about that,” Union Local head coach Bernie Thompson said. “It’s 9-11 so it’s going to be Military Night and we are honoring our veterans. ...