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Huskies host East Palestine looking to shake off tough loss

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CADIZ — Harrison Central took an inexperienced team to Urichsville last week and faced a talented and experienced roster that returned most of its 2025 playoff qualifying stock. The result? A 43-0 Claymont win that seemed a solid possibility prior to kickoff, given the disparity in experience and size. Head coach Anthony Hayes noted after the game that the team’s inexperience was on display and there’s no substitute for having kids who’d been there. He did see some good things, despite the lopsided loss and he’ll look to continue to build upon those when East Palestine ...

Toronto on the road again looking for 2-0 start

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NEWCOMERSTOWN — The Toronto football team is looking to continue its winning ways this week, however, it will not be easy as the Red Knights face off against a tough opponent in the form of Newcomerstown. The Red Knights and Trojans will meet for the third-straight season when they get together for a game at 7 p.m. Friday night out at Lee Stadium. Both teams opened the 2026 seasons with a win. The boys from the Gem City got the season started off on the right foot as Toronto shut out Southern Local, 33-0, last week up at Wigwam Stadium. “Overall, it was a good game,” ...

Brooke starts with a long trip to Lincoln County

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HAMLIN — After a long summer of work, the Brooke Bruins have a long trip to start their season.  Brooke will get on charter busses and make a four-hour trip to take on Lincoln County on Friday night.  “It’s very exciting to finally get to game week,” Brooke head coach Frank Sisinni said. “The kids are anxious, the fans are anxious, the parents are anxious, and the coaches are anxious to finally get out there and play four quarters of football. There’s a lot of work that goes into the off season. There’s a lot of work that goes into the summer, but to have a couple ...

Crusaders start ‘road gauntlet’ at Strasburg

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STRASBURG — Catholic Central put up a valiant effort in their opening game of the season Saturday night, though the comeback came up short.  Now, the Crusaders get ready to head on the road for four-straight weeks, starting with a trip to Strasburg on Friday night.  “We’re on what ...

Creek looks to build off big win in Week 1

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WINTERSVILLE — The rivalry between Indian Creek and East Liverpool will be continued on the gridiron this week as both football teams enters this week’s annual rivalry game coming off season-opening victories. The Redskins will be looking for their third-straight win against the Potters ...

Rodriguez talks filling final roster spots, NFL players

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MORGANTOWN — There are just under two weeks until West Virginia football’s first game of the season against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 5, so a depth chart is starting to form, and the roster is becoming finalized. Rich Rodriguez still has one or two roster spots open for adding new players. Last year, Rodriguez had late additions into the season, but none really made an impact. At the start of camp, Rodriguez was asked about adding class of 2022 players affected by the new 5-for-5 ruling, like some of the other schools. At the time, the court ruling in Colorado, which granted a ...