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Ohio Football outlasts Eastern Michigan in a fourth quarter thriller
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Ohio Bobcats (6-2, 4-0 MAC) looked to defend home field at Peden Stadium on senior day against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-5, 3-2 MAC). Ohio was seeking to mark another victory on their home winning streak, which prior to the game stood at 16, the longest in FBS.
Newark Advocate
Licking Valley seniors wrap up second straight 10-0 regular season
ZANESVILLE ― There's no turning back now for Licking Valley after a second consecutive unbeaten regular season. The Panthers' veteran coaching staff made sure there was no letdown after the big win against Granville, when they took the John D. Sulsberger Memorial Stadium turf on Oct. 23. Valley (10-0, 5-0) spoiled senior night for Zanesville with a dominant 48-7 win that wrapped up a third consecutive Licking County League-Buckeye Division title. "We had to take care of business," said senior wideout-defensive back Brandt Lichtenauer. "The coaches rode our tails all week and pushed us harder than we thought we were going to be pushed." The Panthers jumped to a 35-0 halftime lead, forcing a running second-half clock, and never punted as they ended the valiant turnaround season of the Blue Devils (5-5, 2-3), who downed rival Newark and put themselves in playoff position, only to drop the final two games to Watkins Memorial and Valley. That was after ending a 26-game losing streak. "They got hot at the beginning of the season, so we knew this was no easy game," said senior quarterback Brody Rodgers, who threw three touchdown passes, two to favorite target Carter Nethers, and ran for a
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Waterford beats Belpre, rides 5-game win streak into postseason
WATERFORD - The Waterford Wildcats continued their second half dominance Friday night with a 65-6 win over the visiting Belpre Golden Eagles. The Wildcats celebrated their 12 seniors prior to the game and then jumped all over the Eagles to win their fifth consecutive game as they prepare for the postseason next week.
Times Recorder
Muskingum Valley runners have punched regional cross country tickets
This story will be updated. CAMBRIDGE – The first step toward Fortress Obetz occurred on Oct. 24 for high school cross country runners statewide at their respective district meets. Here is a look at how Muskingum Valley-area schools fared in the East and Southeast races as they eye the regional on Oct. 31 at Pickerington North. Division II John Glenn’s Ashlynn Kuklica dominated among 34 runners to win the East District girls race at Cambridge High School, clocking at 19:34.0 – 39 seconds ahead of runner-up Erin Hogue, of Tri-Valley. Her teammate, Addy Kent, was fourth in a personal-best 21:28.9. Tri-Valley’s Cam Cunningham was sixth (22:30.1), Naomi Harris seventh (22:32.6) and Jordyn Frost 16 th (23:51.5); Zanesville’s Miah Wilcox was 17 th (23:55.7) and Emma Wells 20th (24:27.9). Tri-Valley’s Rylee Frost (25:01.4) and John Glenn’s Sadie Gardinsky (24 th , 25:11.3) and Ava Brown (26 th , 25:58.1) were also among the top 32 runners to advance. The Scotties were second in the team standings behind New Philadelphia among five teams. John Glenn was fourth. Zanesville’s Kolton Darnes, a junior, was the top local boys qualifier among 44 runners in Division II, where Tri-Valley’s Alexander Hogue was 16 th (18:28.4),
WTAP
2026 Football Frenzy Week Ten Recap
(WTAP) - The last week of the 2026 Ohio regular season is officially in the books. Marietta ended their season on a two-game win streak with a 30-14 win over rival Warren. Williamstown dominated the seventh-ranked team in Class AA in Doddridge County on the road, winning 27-0. Athens topped...
Chillicothe Gazette
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Ohio Bobcats Hold Off Eastern Michigan 24-20 for 17th Straight Home Win
Ohio protected one of the most impressive home streaks in the Mid-American Conference on Saturday, holding off Eastern Michigan 24-20 at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium in Athens. On a sunny, 68-degree afternoon, the Bobcats built an early lead, lost it by halftime, and then answered in the second half to close out a four-point win.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Writer, golfer, father: Bauer remembered by family, colleagues
MARIETTA - Although service to his country took him to the skies over Europe, Ted Bauer always called the Marietta area home. It's where he attended school, raised a family, chronicled daily life and history, and loved and shared the game of golf. And on Wednesday, it's where he passed...
Chillicothe Gazette
WOUB
Waterford captures TVC-Hocking title in blowout win against Belpre
WATERFORD, Ohio (WOUB) — The Waterford Wildcats defeat the Belpre Golden Eagles 58-6 in the final week of the regular season. The Waterford Wildcats come head-to-head with the Belpre Golden Eagles for the chance to hold complete control over the TVC-Hocking title. This final week of the regular season will also solidify the team’s spots in the playoffs, if they get one. Belpre is in severe danger of not making the 2026 playoffs while a win for Waterford could guarantee a first-round home playoff game.
highlandcountypress.com
Pryor scores 100th career goal; McClain advances in district tournament
GREENFIELD — The No. 2 seeded McClain Lady Tigers soccer team opened tournament play Thursday night in Greenfield with a 5-1 Division IV SE District Quarterfinal win over No. 10 seeded New Lexington. It was also a historic night for McClain senior Paisley Pryor who scored the 100th goal...
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Metro News
Frankfort extends winning streak to 36 games, 55-27 at Wahama
MASON, W.Va. — In a matchup of top-ranked teams in their respective classes, Frankfort outscored Wahama 20-0 in the second half to collect their 36th consecutive win, 55-27. FHS (8-0) has not lost since the opening round of the 2023 playoffs. This is the first regular season loss for WHS (7-1) since the 2021 season finale.
WTAP
Waterford sweeps Glenwood to advance to semifinals
WATERFORD, Ohio (WTAP) - Waterford defeated Glenwood three sets to zero in the district quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. In the second set, Baleigh Pottmeyer cut the deficit to one with a spike. Brynnlee Pottmeyer followed with a kill for Waterford. Glenwood responded with a spike from Daisy Hamilton....
WTAP
Shenandoah sweeps Fort Frye in District Quarterfinals
BEVERLY, Ohio (WTAP) - Shenandoah defeated Fort Frye in three sets in the district quarterfinals in Beverly. Fort Frye jumped out to a quick lead as Adeline Willey scored the first points of the contest for Fort Frye on a spike. Shenandoah responded with a block at the net, leading...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Prep roundup: Warriors upset Bulldogs
THE PLAINS, Ohio -- Liam Grosselin found the back of the net with just six seconds left in regulation as seventh-seeded Warren knocked off No. 2 Athens in Thursday's Division III Southeast District Quarterfinal boys soccer match at Joe Burrow Stadium. The match appeared to be headed to overtime, but...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Tigers fall 2-1 in tournament rematch with Falcons
DEVOLA -- After a 2-1 loss to Marietta back on Sept. 5 at Jerry Brock Field, Fairfield Union had hopes of getting another shot at the Tigers somewhere down the road. On Thursday, Fairfield Union got its rematch and took advantage. The fifth-seeded Falcons left town with a 2-1 win over the fourth-seeded Tigers in the Division III Southeast District quarterfinals.