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Fairland football locked in on their identity after conference runner-up finish
By: Carl Blalock
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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Fairland comes into this season after an incredible 10-2 campaign in 2021. Defending Gridiron Glory Coach of the Year Melvin Cunningham knows one thing has avoided his grasp since he’s been at Fairland — a conference title. “Since I’ve been here we have not won one,” Cunningham said. “We’ve finished second… Read More
A new stadium awaits Crooksville by the end of 2022
By: Tim Hanna
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CROOKSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — 2021 was a difficult year for the Crooksville Ceramics. Due to issues with their stadium, the team was forced to play the entirety of their season on the road. They were also unable to get into the win column finishing 0-9. The tough schedule of the MVL did not make it… Read More
Granville fill in all-state losses as they prep to repeat last season’s success
By: Ethan Sargeant
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GRANVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — On November 26th, 2021, Granville’s hopes of an undefeated season and a state final were washed away as they fell 14-0 to Badin in the Division 3 state semifinal. With that loss came about the end of one of the better careers in Blue Aces history – QB Carsyn Crouch, who… Read More
Philo strives to correct mistakes ahead of 2022
By: Tim Hanna
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DUNCAN FALLS, Ohio (WOUB) — After a 5-1 start to the 2021 season, the power went out on the Philo Electric. They dropped critical division games against Tri-Valley, Sheridan, and John Glen to finish the year 6-5 before ultimately losing in the first round of the OHSAA playoffs to Indian Valley. Ball security was an issue for… Read More
Ironton returns three all-state players en route to defending their OVC title
By: Jack Demmler
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IRONTON, Ohio (WOUB) – The Ironton Tigers enter the new season with hopes of making a return to the state championship after falling short last year. The Tigers’ claimed their third straight Ohio Valley Conference title, but their season fell short after losing in the regional semifinals to conference foe, the Wheelersburg Pirates. “That hit… Read More
Heath trains for conference three-peat ahead of 2022
By: Ethan Sargeant
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HEATH, Ohio (WOUB) — Heath Football has cemented itself as one of the premier competitors in the Licking County League. Their dominance has been the headline of the past 2 seasons, as Heath has now won the Cardinal Division of the Licking County League in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Despite the loss of… Read More
Bloom-Carroll look to deepen their state title run despite all-state losses
By: Maria Monesi
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CARROLL, Ohio (WOUB) — The Bloom Carroll Bulldogs have seen tremendous success over the last four seasons and will look to carry it into its upcoming season. The Bulldogs have earned four straight league titles and a 42-8 record over those four seasons. Just last season, the team suffered a heartbreaking 27-24 loss in the state… Read More
New authority in Wellston hopes to turn the Golden Rockets fate around
By: Carl Blalock
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Practice in Wellston was rolling on Wednesday morning all under the direction of Karl Justsus, Wellston’s new head coach, hired back in May. Justsus has 40 years of both high school and college coaching experience, including coaching stops at Federal Hocking, Chillicothe and Meadowbrook and coaching at the University of Akron, Auburn, and most recently… Read More
Piketon Redstreaks rebound following massive losses in the 2021 graduating class
By: Silver Barker
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PIKETON, Ohio (WOUB) — The Piketon Redstreaks had a successful undefeated conference season last year. Head Coach Tyler Gullion says leadership played a key role in the team’s accomplishments, “everything rises and falls with leadership, getting these guys in aye this is your team now, you’re gonna have to set the example, you’re gonna have to… Read More
Athens high school names Eric Sholtis new athletic director
By: Jack Demmler
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens High School announced Eric Sholtis as their new athletic director following the retirement of Rick Guimond. Guimond – who worked as Athens athletic director for three years – says this retirement gives him the chance to spend more time with his family. “I have an opportunity to spend more time… Read More
Sheridan coach Paul Culver III believes they’ll return to MVL glory in 2022
By: Tim Hanna
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THORNVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — 2021 marked the first time since 2017 that the Sheridan Generals did not hold at least a share of the MVL title, finishing with an 8-3 record. Coach Paul Culver III said the team needs to improve on defense. “I think the biggest thing is getting back to sound, fundamental Red… Read More
Waverly Tigers look to reload after losing star studded senior class
By: Ayden Crowley
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WAVERLY, Ohio (WOUB) – The 2022 Waverly Tigers have a brand new look entering the season. The sibling quarterback and wide receiver duo of Wade and Will Futhey graduated, leaving a gap for the Tigers to fill. The two set the Southern Ohio Conference on fire in 2021 with 11 combined touchdowns, leading the Tigers… Read More
Gridiron Glory — Season 23 Trailer
By: Jacob Motta
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What does “Glory” mean to you? Watch the official teaser trailer for Season 23 of Gridiron Glory, returning to WOUB-TV this fall.