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2018 Pigskin Preview

McKivitz focused strictly on the season at hand for WVU

By SETH STASKEY Times Leader Sports Editor MORGANTOWN — Colton McKivitz admits there are times when he has to snap himself back into reality. Who could blame him though for getting caught up in the moment at times? After all, McKivitz is embarking on his third season as a starting ...

Yoder takes over for Bruney at Ferry

By KIM NORTH Times Leader Sports Writer MARTINS FERRY — Chas Yoder played football at Martins Ferry where he was an all-stater and Eastern District Defensive Player of the Year for the Purple-and-White following the 2004 season. After a stellar career at Mount Union and serveral years as an ...

Hayes calling the shots at Harrison Central

By KIM NORTH Times Leader Sports Writer CADIZ — Anthony Hayes, a 1996 Cadiz High graduate, has taken over the Harrison Central reins after veteran head coach Justin Kropka stepped down following last season — his 13th. However, Hayes is no stranger to the Huskies program as he served as ...

Ischy takes over the reins at Monroe Central

By RICK THORP Times Leader Sports Writer WOODSFIELD — As his players readied for media day outside of his office, Josh Ischy sat behind his desk riffling through a myriad of paperwork. Ischy is a familiar face inside the Jay Circosta Fieldhouse, but not one accustomed to being seated in ...

River set to begin life without Isaly

By SETH STASKEY Times Leader Sports Editor HANNIBAL — There have been a few times this summer when Mike Flannery has to had to catch himself. The veteran River head coach has spent the last three seasons relying heavily on Lukas Isaly. It’s been a successful recipe, too. The Pilots won ...

Shadyside returns experienced cast

By SETH STASKEY Times Leader Sports Editor SHADYSIDE — Mark Holenka has a lot of hobbies, but other than helping his grandchildren, putting jigsaw puzzles together usually isn’t high on the list. The Shadyside head football coach may grow to enjoy them even more as he embarks on his 12th ...