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GOLF EDISON BOYS TOP BIG RED BERGHOLZ — The Edison boys golf team got a big win over Steubenville Big Red on Wednesday in a nine-hole duel at Spring Hills, 174-180. While the Wildcats topped the team scores, Big Red had the match medalist as Jaggar Rawson fired a low score of 39. Edison was led by Xander Haught with a 42, Jordan Everhart and Beckett Dopp each with a 43, Dylan Long and Liam Bissett each with a 46 and Ayden Stacey with a 48. Also for Big Red, Patrick Jenkins fired a 40, Noah Kokiko a 47, Max Henderson and Brody Becker each a 54 and Lucas Sutton a 63. Big ...

Heyward calls franchise tag 'stupid' as Steelers near a deadline with Porter

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward is over the franchise tag. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle said Wednesday that the mechanism which lets teams retain control over their players beyond the length of their current contract is "stupid." "It hampers players," the seven-time Pro Bowler said. "Why should any team be able to take advantage of a player for one year?" The questions came as the Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. close in on a deadline for getting a new deal done before the season starts. Porter is in the final year of his rookie contract. The club has a ...

Huskies look to slow fown high-flying Jets

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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. ...

Weir, Creek clash in need of a win

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WINTERSVILLE — Friday night’s match up between Indian Creek and Weir High is one that finds both teams desperate for a victory. The host Redskins are coming off back-to-back losses to strong teams after beating Cambridge in Week 1, while Weir High has started 0-2 and seeks to get into the win column for the first time. “We need to start concentrating on some of the little things that have prevented us from being very consistent on both sides of the ball,” Indian Creek head coach Andrew Connor said. “I think we have to concentrate on the things you’ve done well. And ...

Brooke ready to go in home opener against Cambridge

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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 ...

Edison has a big test hosting Martins Ferry

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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. ...