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Trimble’s Kittle Excited to Start Career as a Buckeye
By: Zach Paquette
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GLOUSTER, Ohio – Competition is something Trimble senior Cameron Kittle doesn’t shy away from. Whether it’s as the star point guard on the hardwood or the quarterback on the gridiron, Kittle is used to big stages and spotlights. Kittle will have a chance to prove himself starting this fall as he journeys up US-33 to… Read More
Trimble’s Conner Wright Receives GG Player of the Year Award
By: Nick Henthorn
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Gridiron Glory crowned its Player of the Year on Friday, Nov. 22, as the culmination of its 21st season on air. Conner Wright, senior running back and linebacker for the Trimble Tomcats, received the award after a spectacular individual campaign that mirrored an impressive year for his team. Wright finished the year with 1,729 rushing… Read More
End-of-Year Conference Recap: TVC-Hocking
By: Michael Roth
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The 2019 high school football season is reaching its conclusion, and for every TVC-Hocking team, that time has already passed. Three Hocking teams made it to the playoffs this season in another exciting season within the conference. ___ Federal Hocking Lancers (1-9, 0-8) Preseason ranking: 8 Final ranking: 9 Federal Hocking was able to snap… Read More
End-of-Conference Recap: TVC-Ohio
By: Trent Hollon
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The TVC-Ohio was an absolute electric factory this season. The fight for the top dog in the conference came down to the final week of the regular season. There was even an opportunity for a three way tie for the conference championship. The tough nature of the conference forced new players as well as new… Read More
End-of-Year Conference Recap: Frontier Athletic Conference
By: Ryan Kincaid
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After thirteen weeks, the Frontier Athletic Conference can conclude the 2019 season. Three years in, the FAC has awarded its first gold football to the undefeated Jackson Ironmen, and all hopes of a school making a run at a state championship fell into the lap of Jackson as its team prepared to challenge for its… Read More
End-of-Year Conference Recap: Muskingum Valley League
By: Alex Porter
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It’s hard to believe, but the 2019 football season is over. For the MVL, there were many surprise teams that took to the top, and then there were some that didn’t quite live up to the hype. New coaches, upperclassmen stepping up and strong team chemistry were all factors in seeing which teams would be… Read More
Player of the Year Film Watch: Reece Perkins
By: Alex Porter
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The John Glenn Little Muskies had a historic season in 2019, as they finished the regular season with a record of 8-2, and a 7-1 record in the MVL. With that, they won a share of the MVL title along with the Sheridan Generals. It would be John Glenn’s first MVL title since 1980. With… Read More
Wright’s Three Touchdowns Not Enough as Trimble Falls in Heartbreaker
By: Zach Paquette
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When the clock ran out at Red Devil Stadium, midnight struck for the 2019 Trimble Tomcats’ season, ending any state title hopes. After a back-and-forth affair, New Middletown Springfield narrowly edged the Tomcats 20-19. It came down to the last drive of the game, with the Tomcats driving inside the Tigers 30-yard line. On a… Read More
Waterford Falls in Second Round in Second Straight Season
By: Joey Madore
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On a chilly night in Southeast Ohio, the Waterford Wildcats came roaring into Paul Culver Jr. Stadium with a chance to advance to the Region VII Division 27 championship for the first time since 2016. To do so they had to defeat the Warriors from Harvest Prep, who held the number one seed in the… Read More
John Glenn Little Muskies Narrowly Fall to First-Seed Panthers
By: Joseph Hennessy
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It was a battle until the last minute of the game, with the John Glenn Little Muskies driving down the field within their 25-yard line. With Head Coach Matt Edwards calling the plays, John Glenn’s senior quarterback Evan Williams threw the post route to Blade Barclay over the middle, but the Licking Valley defensive back… Read More
Wildcats Look to Continue Road Success in Saturday Regional Semi-Finals
By: Zach Paquette
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The Waterford Wildcats (9-2) turned some heads after their dominating commanding 48-30 victory over Shenandoah last Saturday. According to Drew Pasteur, the Wildcats were 2-point underdogs against the Zeps, but they sure as heck didn’t play like they were the underdogs. Now the Wildcats face an even tougher task against Harvest Prep (10-1). Drew Pasteur… Read More
Jackson Ironmen Fall to Explosive Pioneers Offense in Regional Semi-Finals
By: Jack Demmler
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ASHVILLE, Ohio-The Jackson Ironmen faced their toughest opponent of the season Friday in the Jonathan Alder Pioneers. The Pioneer’s air attack and efficient ground game haunted the iron curtain defense as they defeated Jackson 38-13. The Jackson offense could not get anything going as they finished with only 33 plays and 176 total yards. Defensively,… Read More
Player of the Year Film Watch: Conner Wright
By: Zach Paquette
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When someone is talking about the Trimble Tomcats, they’re talking about one of two (or both) things: the dominant defense and the run-heavy offense. Conner Wright highlights both sides of the ball. The Trimble senior, however, especially excels on the offensive side of the ball. His efforts have led Trimble to another successful season where… Read More
Tomcats Find Themselves in Familiar Situation Ahead of Regional Semi-Finals
By: Zach Paquette
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On Friday night, the Trimble Tomcats (11-0), highlighted by their dominant senior class, will suit up in what could be their final game in a high school uniform. Of course, the Mohawk Mafia doesn’t want to come up empty-handed again. Under head coach Phil Faires, the Tomcats have made the playoffs for the last 10… Read More
Player of the Year Film Watch: Jayden Spires
By: Ryan Kincaid
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To earn your White Jacket is the highest honor you can achieve as a member of the Jackson Ironmen football team. This season, Jayden Spires earned that honor in style after a spectacular season. The FAC Player of the Year, Spires led his team to an undefeated 10-0 regular season against the toughest schedule in… Read More
Player of the Year Film Watch: Joey Moore
By: Nick Henthorn
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Athens’ quarterback, Joey Moore, is well on his way to leaving an enduring legacy in The Plains. As the regular season came to a close, Moore found himself tops in the state for D-III QB rushing yards, and second in passing yards. Few are in the same class as Moore when it comes to slinging… Read More
Player of the Year Film Watch: Rylan Molihan
By: Nick Henthorn
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The Wellston Golden Rockets finished the regular season 7-3 and found themselves in the playoffs for the first time since 2006. They ran into a 10-1 Ironton Fighting Tigers squad that knocked them out in the first round, but it was an incredible improvement from a team that had been mired in mediocrity for quite… Read More
Gridiron Glory Announces Final Five POTY Candidates. Voting is Open Now!
By: Jack Demmler
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Playoffs, the time where everything a team has done is put to the test. Every team begins 0-0 and it’s win or go home. The biggest players are set on the biggest stage. Every team has the same goal: to win a state championship. In the middle of it all is our Gridiron Glory Player… Read More
Wildcats Run Away With Playoff Win In Second Half Against Shenandoah
By: Jake Motta
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WATERFORD, Ohio- The Waterford Wildcats showed that they had what it takes to beat the cold, and the Shenandoah Zeps. They may have went into halftime tied 22-22, but it was the Wildcats that walked away victorious on this cold November night 48-30. Holden Dailey was the man for Waterford, proving that once he gets… Read More
Kittle Leads Tomcats in Tough Opening Round Game
By: Zach Paquette
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GLOUSTER, Ohio- There was a chill in the air Friday night at Glouster Memorial Stadium, but nothing was as cold as the ice that ran through Cam Kittle’s veins. Kittle’s four total touchdowns led the Tomcats to a 26-14 victory over the Salineville Southern Indians. Early on, the game resembled more of a boxing match… Read More
Jackson Cruises Past Centennial in Regional Quarterfinal
By: Ryan Kincaid
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JACKSON, Ohio- Record-high scoring numbers fell into the Jackson Ironmen’s lap all night Friday in the Apple City as they hosted the Centennial Stars and came out on top, 70-28. The three seed vs. six seed match up got off to a fast start as Centennial’s Jaylen Gilbert punched a hole through the iron curtain… Read More
Sheridan’s Season Ends as Generals Fall To Pioneers
By: Ethan Sands
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PLAIN CITY, Ohio- The Sheridan Generals came into Pioneer territory against Jonathan Alder on Friday, and yes it was playoff time so you guessed it; it was a cold one. Big plays became even bigger in the second half as the Pioneers took off for the victory, 35-13. The Generals went into the locker room… Read More
“This Game Is All We Need To Focus On Right Now.” Inside One Of Southeastern Ohio’s Biggest Rivalries
By: Nick Henthorn
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Inside the coach’s office at Eastern High School, home of the Eagles, assistants sit on the couches that line the white concrete walls. After a Thursday practice, the room is buzzing with their idle chatter, and with an exceptional energy that comes around only once a year. Amidst the talk, one line rings out above… Read More
Gridiron Glory Announces Final Seven Player of the Year Candidates
By: Jack Demmler
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It’s playoff time. That means some teams are in, and others just missed the cusp. With the regular season coming to a close, the fight for Gridiron Glory Player of the Year intensifies as it narrows down from ten to seven. IN: TVC- OHIO Joey Moore (QB, Athens Bulldogs) Despite losing all four non-conference games,… Read More
Eastern Punches Ticket To Postseason With Win Over Southern
By: Nick Henthorn
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Coming into their regular season finale Friday, the Eastern Eagles had not been to the playoffs since 2001. This year, however, saw a vastly improved Eagles team jump out to a 7-2 record (4-2 in conference). A win against their cross-county rival Southern Tornadoes would push them into the postseason, while a loss would yield… Read More
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