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Melvin Cunningham’s turnaround of Fairland football earns him Coach of the Year
By: Ayden Crowley
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Following a historic 2021 season, Fairland Dragons head coach Melvin Cunningham is named Gridiron Glory Coach of the Year. “I think it speaks volumes about the individuals on our staff and the players that God has blessed me to coach along the way,” said Cunningham. “You know, I’m standing here accepting… Read More
Gridiron Glory set to honor one southeast Ohio coach as the best of 2021
By: Michael Roth
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Gridiron Glory is honoring one southeast Ohio football coach as the Coach of the Year for the 2021 football season. While many teams have exceeded expectations this season, these five coaches were selected for their achievements on the Gridiron in 2021. T.J. Carper | Vinton County Vikings T.J. Carper took over… Read More
Dragons season cut short by Rough Raiders
By: Ayden Crowley
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) – The West Jefferson Roughriders dominated en route to a 33-8 upset over the Fairland Dragons. “We didn’t play well,” said Dragon’s head coach Melvin Cunningham following the loss. “We turned the ball over. We didn’t protect the quarterback well. I didn’t coach well.” Problems started for Fairland early. On special teams,… Read More
At the height of his program, Fairland head coach has his eyes on a state title
By: Ayden Crowley
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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Fairland is a serious contender for the state finals — but that wasn’t the case just a few years ago. The turning point? When the the Dragons hired head coach Melvin Cunningham. Cunningham reflects on his vision for the program shortly after taking over. “Our goal was to be a household… Read More
Fairland Survives Mud Bowl Against Portsmouth On A Failed Two-Point Conversion
By: Chloe Workman, John Curtsinger
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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A rain soaked first half caused problems on both sides of the ball, but the Fairland Dragons weathered the storm to defeat the Portsmouth Trojans by a slim margin of 15-14. The wet field caused players to slip almost every run, and even posed some struggles when needing to change directions… Read More
Ironton Survives Another Thriller In Overtime Showdown
By: Chloe Workman
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IRONTON, Ohio (WOUB) – The Ironton faithful had no time to recover from the fireworks in week two. The Fighting Tigers hosted the Fairland Dragons in a conference slugfest. It was a back and forth affair with both teams trading critical blows. Extra football was needed to settle this one as both teams remained tied… Read More
Fairland Spoils Davis Stadium Opening Day In 55-7 Rout
By: Ayden Crowley
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OAK HILL, Ohio (WOUB) — Following a week one battle in West Portsmouth, the Fairland Dragons traveled to Davis Stadium in Oak Hill to duke it out with the Oaks. It was the Dragons who jumped out to a commanding 21-7 lead after the first quarter. Once Fairland gained the lead they would not look… Read More
Vikings Ousted From Playoffs By Fairland
By: Jerry Kirven
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With time expiring in Thursday’s Division II district semifinal, Vinton County Head Coach Matt Combs looked at the ground, then the clock and then finally at his seniors on the court for the final time. With 57 seconds remaining, Combs subbed out seniors, Jake Speakman, Naylan Yates and Bryce Dameron, three players who played a… Read More