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Gridiron Glory 25: Hailey Hollinger says goodbye
ATHENS, OH – Gridiron Glory’s 25th season came to a close last Friday (November 22) and Hailey Hollinger finds it hard to believe that it’s over. Hollinger, a senior journalism… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 24 Host – Grayson Wolf
Wolf is a journalism news and information major who is graduating in December 2024 ATHENS, OH – Grayson Wolf wasn’t able to start working on WOUB’s Gridiron Glory until his… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 23 Host – Jacob Motta
Motta was a journalism news and information major who graduated in 2023 ATHENS, OH – While Jacob Motta is pursuing his master’s degree in sports administration at Ohio University, he… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 22 Host – Nick Viland
Viland was a journalism news and information major who graduated in 2022 ATHENS, OH – Athens, Ohio is a long way from home for Nick Viland. The Atlanta, Georgia native… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? “740 Zone” Host Jacob Murray and Producer Michael Roth
ATHENS, OH – While we are celebrating 25 seasons of Gridiron Glory, there was one year that the show did not go on. In 2020, the Ohio University students who… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 21 Host – Joe Hennessy
Hennessy was a journalism news and information major who graduated in 2020 ATHENS, OH – Even though Joe Hennessy only graduated from Ohio University four and a half years ago,… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 20 Co-Host – Noah Wolf
Journalism News and Information Major, graduated December 2020 ATHENS, OH – For many who were Ohio University students in March of 2020, being sent home due to the COVID-19 Pandemic was… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 20 Host – Blake Baker
Baker was a journalism news and information major who graduated in 2019 ATHENS, OH – When Blake Baker was the host of Gridiron Glory in the fall of 2018, it… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 19 Host – Joseph Payton
Payton was a journalism news and information major who graduated in 2018 ATHENS, OH – Growing up in southeast Ohio, Joseph Payton was familiar with Gridiron Glory before he ever… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 18 Host – Dani Dean
Dean was a journalism news and information major with a marketing specialization who graduated in 2017 ATHENS, OH – When Dani Dean came to Ohio University from Mason, Ohio, she… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 17 Host – Justin Holbrock
Holbrock was a journalism news and information major who graduated in 2017 ATHENS, OH – Justin Holbrock says Gridiron Glory opened his eyes to what local sports teams mean to… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 16 Host – Nathan Takitch
Takitch was a journalism news and information major who graduated in 2015 ATHENS, OH – Former Gridiron Glory host Nathan Takitch loves to tell a good story – a passion… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 15 Host – Keith Turner
Turner was a Broadcast Journalism major who graduated in 2014 ATHENS, OH – As a lifelong Cincinnati Bengals fan, Keith Turner loves to tell people that he was the host… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 14 Host – Jaush Huntsberger
Huntsberger was a Broadcast Journalism major who graduated in 2013 ATHENS, OH – Growing up in Logan, Ohio and playing the wide receiver position for the LHS football team, Jaush… Read More

Ironton beats rival Wheelersburg to start the 24-25 season, making it fourth straight wins against the Pirates
By: Caleb McCleskey
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WHEELERSBURG, Ohio (WOUB) — To kickoff the 2024-25 football season, the Ironton Tigers would win 37-7 against the Wheelersburg Pirates putting on an offensive masterpiece. The Tigers would travel to… Read More

Fairland Opens Season Strong with Dominant Win Against Rival Portsmouth West
By: Ty Carpenter
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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOUB)– The Fairland Dragons defeated the Portsmouth West Senators in a dominating 34-0 victory at home. Fairland would receive the ball first, and despite moving slowly at first, Quarterback… Read More

Buckeyes top Tomcats in 17th annual Battle Over the Hill
By: Lucy Schaefer
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The stage was set at Boston Field for a high-stakes season opener: the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes vs. the Trimble Tomcats. This is the 17th meeting between the… Read More

Muskingum Valley League (MVL) Small Preview
By: Stephen Koroly
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West Muskingum West Muskingum in 2023 won the sole crown of the MVL Small with an undefeated conference record and a 10-2 overall record. The Tornadoes also appeared in the… Read More

Muskingum Valley League (MVL) Big Preview
By: Stephen Koroly
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Tri-Valley The Tri-Valley Scotties finished 2023 in first place being the sole champion of the conference. The Scotties biggest win came against MVL rival, the Sheridan Generals. Tri-Valley’s season ended… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 13 Host – Blake Brodie
Brodie was a Broadcast Journalism major who graduated in 2012 ATHENS, OH – If the number 13 is associated with something you are doing, it’s often not a good omen…. Read More

Season Preview: Fairfield Union looking to repeat success from 2023
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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LANCASTER, Ohio (WOUB) — Last year, the MSL-Buckeye was put on notice. The Fairfield Union Falcons emerged as a force to be reckoned with. Their physical play sparked a four-game… Read More

“Gridiron Glory” returns for 25th season
Premiere is Friday, August 23 at 11:30 p.m. on WOUB HD ATHENS, OH – Gridiron Glory (GG) returns to WOUB for its 25th season this Friday, August 23 at 11:30… Read More

All-Gridiron Glory Preseason Team
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — 22 players Southeast Ohio high school football players have been selected to the Preseason All-Gridiron Glory team. The 22-man roster was assembled by the Gridiron Glory… Read More

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 12 Host – Greg Glasser
Glasser was a Broadcast Journalism major who graduated in 2011 ATHENS, OH – Greg Glasser’s day job is as a personal and commercial insurance agent and broker in Columbus. But… Read More

WOUB is inviting media from the region to participate in “Gridiron Glory” Media Day
ATHENS, OH – For its 25th season, Gridiron Glory (GG) is expanding this year’s Media Day to invite media from around the region to the Ohio University campus to interview players… Read More