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Purple Riders know Panthers well heading into Friday meeting

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MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry (3-2) and Buckeye Local (2-4) face each other Wednesday inside the Dave Bruney Football Complex in what is an OVAC clash, a local rivalry— and a family affair. Either teams’ quarterbacks— the Purple Riders’ Colby Kropka and Panthers’ Grant ...

River, Shadyside set for battle of Ohio 7 on Friday

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SHADYSIDE — A pair of riverside rivals located a little more than a half-an-hour apart on Ohio 7 will renew acquaintances Friday night on the artificial surface at Fleming Field when River heads north to meet Shadyside. The Tigers (2-4) and Pilots (4-2) will be meeting for the 58th time, ...

Barnesville looks to start new win streak at Wheeling Central

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WHEELING — It’s been a little more than a century — 111 years to be exact — since Barnesville and Wheeling Central have met on the gridiron. Meeting No. 2 will happen Thursday night on the artificial surface of Wheeling University’s Bishop Schmitt Field. Kickoff is set for 7 ...

St. Clairsville’s Baker tops field at districts

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CAMBRIDGE — St. Clairsville senior Olivia Baker stood atop the field Wednesday in the Ohio Division II East District Girls Tournament at Cambridge Country Club, finishing in first place amidst 47 total competitors. Baker finished right at Par, shooting a 72, and an even 36 on the front nine ...