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Crusaders look to build on big win for playoff push

STEUBENVILLE — Some big plays led to a big win for Catholic Central last week. This week, they’ll look for more of the same as they look to take advantage of a home-loaded back half of the schedule to make a push for the playoffs. That push continues on Saturday night when the Crusaders welcome Southern Local to Harding Stadium for a 7 p.m. kick. “it’s always nice coming off a win, and we’re coming off two in a row, trying to put a winning streak together and get three in a row,” Central head coach Greg Bahen said. “The spirits are good. We’re just looking to ...

Dons set to host Calhoun looking to end slide on homecoming night

WEIRTON — The Madonna football team is back at home on Friday night looking to end a a three-game slide.  Friday would certainly be a great time to get back in the win column, as it is homecoming night a Jimmy Carey Stadium when the Blue Dons welcome Calhoun for a 7 p.m. kickoff.  Madonna is 1-4 through the first half of its first season back on the field, having dropped three-straight on the road since their Week 2 win.  The good news for the Blue Dons is three of the next four are on their home turf.  Calhoun comes to Weirton with a 3-1 mark and are currently sitting at ...

Ranked Red Knights head to Tuslaw looking to stay unbeaten

MASSILLON — The Toronto football team continues to find ways to win games, and the Red Knights will look to continue its winning ways this week against a tough opponent. This week, Toronto is set to battle Tuslaw at 7 p.m. Friday night up at William E. Kurtz Stadium. Toronto enters this week coming off a 40-25 win against Jefferson County rival Edison last Friday night at Clarke Hinkle Field. The Red Knights led the Wildcats, 26-25, in the third quarter with Edison getting the ball back on a free kick following a safety, however, the Toronto defense rose to the occasion and kept ...

Wildcats set to host East Liverpool looking to bounce back

RICHMOND — Coming off a tough loss to undefeated Toronto, the Edison football team faces another tough game this week against East Liverpool. The Wildcats and Potters are set to meet at 7 p.m. Friday night out at the Edison Unified Sports Complex. Edison trailed Toronto, 26-25, in the third quarter last Friday night on the road before the Red Knights tallied two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to secure a 40-25 victory at Clarke Hinkle Field. In the fourth quarter, Edison’s Easton Willoughby was injured, and he had to be carted off the field on a stretcher before being taken ...

Golden Bears look to build on momentum from win over Buckeye

ST. MARYS - After three-straight losses, the Oak Glen football team got back on track last week with a win against Buckeye Local at home, and the Golden Bears will look to continue their winning ways this week on the road. Oak Glen is set to face off against St. Marys at 7 p.m. Friday night down at Bill Hanlin Stadium. The Golden Bears enter this week’s game against the Blue Devils coming off a 41-14 victory against the Panthers last Friday night up at the Bears’ Den. It was a good night for the boys from Hancock County as they were able to pick up their second win of the ...

Buckeye Local returns home for a big challenge against undefeated Ferry

YORKVILLE - The Buckeye Local football team has faced a brutal schedule this season, and things do not get any easier for the Panthers this week as Buckeye is set to take on undefeated Martins Ferry in a rivalry game. The Panthers and Purple Riders are set to meet at 7 p.m. Friday night down at World War II Memorial Stadium. Buckeye Local enters this week coming off a 41-14 loss to Oak Glen last Friday night on the road up at the Bears’ Den. “In the first half, we had a couple of blown coverages that led to scores,” first-year Buckeye Local (0-6) head coach Hayden Daley said. ...