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N.D. to face Ohio Valley-flavored passing attack

Notre Dame's defense drew rave reviews for stifling one of the nation's premier rushing attacks Saturday.Georgia Tech's vaunted option machine met its match in South Bend. The Fighting Irish bottled the Rambling Wreck up until the waning moments en route to a 30-22 triumph.Notre Dame must now ...

Shadyside, Ferry both in unusual situations

When things aren't going your way, it's easy to jump ship.However, that's not always the best way out, but often times it's the easiest.There aren't many who expected to see Shadyside and Martins Ferry enduring the struggles they are at this point in the season.The Tigers and Purple Riders are ...

Buckeyes get it done somehow

COLUMBUS - There's something to be said for getting the victory.But, there's also something to be said for the way it was accomplished.Fortunately for Ohio State, in the ultimate long run, the former is the only one that really matters.Ohio State put 104,000-plus through the ringer, ...

OFF THE TEE: 31st annual Sands Electric event held

One of the area's most prestigious and long-running private tournaments was held last Sunday at Belmont Hills Country Club.The 31st annual Sands Electric Company Golf Classic drew a full field of 28 golfers at Belmont Hills Country Club.The teams - outside of the defending champion - are drawn ...

Goodrich excels at grid rebuilding

GLEN DALE - If Rick Goodrich hadn't opted to be a teacher and football coach, he would have likely been a successful architect.The former Bridgeport High grid and track great is in the midst of his third major football rebuilding project. After deftly raising his alma mater and Cambridge High ...

Monteroso makes most of his chance

Dan Monteroso has been doing it his entire life.Making big plays in clutch times.Whether it was on the football field or basketball court at St. Clairsville High School during his prep days, Monteroso has always had the ability to perform at a high level.Now a junior at Purdue University, ...