SHADYSIDE – Something had to give Friday night as a pair of winless teams met on the artificial surface at Fleming Field. After the sun had long set and the yellow flags had quit flying, Buckeye Local came away with a 28-13 victory over homesteading Shadyside. The Panthers (1-2) trailed ...
BARNESVILLE—Barnesville played nearly flawless defense in the first half, save for one 39-yard touchdown pass on 3rd-and-long that allowed Buckeye Trail to enter halftime still in striking distance. The homestanding Shamrocks led 14-7 despite outgaining the Warriors 189-89 and not allowing a first down until around 5 minutes left before halftime. Head coach Blake Allen's young and undefeated charges responded quickly, as junior Taison Starr scooped up a fumble and raced 30 yards for his first of three second-half touchdowns on the half's first play from scrimmage. The result? A 35-7 ...
WELLSBURG — With the Bruins trailing rival Indian Creek late in the second quarter and star quarterback Braelyn Sperringer on the sidelines with an injury, it would have been easy for doubt to creep into Brooke's minds. It did not, however, as several players stepped up in key moments and came through with a pair of scores when it mattered most to break a fourth quarter tie to pull away for a 21-7 victory Thursday night at Brooke Memorial Stadium and a 2-0 start to the season. “It would be real easy for a high school football team to put their heads down and go away when a kid ...
WHEELING — The Maroon Knights will play their first game at home this season, welcoming Tuscarawas Central Catholic to Bishop Schmitt Field tonight. “I’m excited and the kids are excited,” veteran Central coach Mike Young said. “We love to come home and play.” Central (1-0) ...
WHEELING — To say that Wheeling Park head football Coach Chris Daugherty was pleased with his Patriots’ season-opening performance against St. Clairsville might be a huge understatement. In a game dominated by Park from start to finish, the Patriots looked like a team in mid-season form ...
MARTINS FERRY — Both Union Local and Martins Ferry are off to strong 2-0 starts. But, both Jets head coach Bernie Thompson and Purple Riders coach Justin Kropka will also be the first to admit that they’re preparing for their toughest test to date on Friday. They’ll clash at the ...
