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Gridiron Roundup: Martins Ferry, Monarchs Dominate

CADIZ – Martins Ferry pulled away from host Harrison Central with a 28-point second quarter Friday night at Wagner Field in rolling to a 49-0 whitewashing of the Huskies. Walkquem Cox ran for three touchdowns and Colby Kropka hooked up with Javon Johnson and ran for another six points as ...

Shadyside Gets Last Laugh To Reach 5-0 vs. Strasburg

SHADYSIDE – Friday night’s battle of the Tigers at Fleming Field turned into a defensive struggle in the first half before miscues and big plays took over in a wild second half. Shadyside built a 15-0 third quarter lead, watched it evaporate, then turned a late turnover into a touchdown that led to a thrilling 22-19 victory over previously unbeaten Strasburg on the local Tigers’ turf. The victory moves coach Mike Kernik’s now battle-tested team to a perfect 5-0 on the campaign with Shenandoah paying a visit next Friday night to help the Tigers celebrate Homecoming. “That ...

Hilltoppers Open MEC Play Saturday Against Defending Champion Frostburg

WEST LIBERTY — The West Liberty football team opens Mountain East Conference play Saturday afternoon with a championship-caliber test waiting on the other side of the line of scrimmage. The Hilltoppers, 2-1, welcome defending MEC champion Frostburg State to West Family Stadium for a 1 p.m. kickoff on Hall of Fame Day. It will be the first conference game for both teams. The Bobcats enter at 1-1 after opening the season with a 34-26 loss at Shepherd before rebounding with a 24-19 victory over Assumption last Saturday. For West Liberty head coach Chad Salisbury, the beginning of ...

Wheeling University Opens MEC Schedule With Military Appreciation Matchup

WHEELING – After three weeks of non-conference play, the Wheeling University Football team (1-2, 0-0) kicks off their Mountain East Conference Schedule on Saturday. The Cardinals welcome in Fairmont State for their conference-opening match-up, wrapping up what has been a stretch that has seen the Cardinals play three of their first four games at home. After back-to-back non-conference losses, the Cardinals are looking to turn things around as they enter their eight-week conference stretch. As the Cardinals take the field Saturday, they will be celebrating two different groups of ...