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Panthers Roll in Early MVL Matchup
By: David Butz
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NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio- Friday night was all about the Panthers in this week three MVL match up between New Lexington and Morgan. Jim Rockwell Stadium was the site for a fierce inter conference contest that quickly got out of hand for the Raiders. A first quarter lead of 35-0 for the Panthers and a 56-0… Read More
Preseason Power Rankings: MVL
By: Paul Roth
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The MVL hasn’t had much parity in a while. The Tri-Valley Scotties have won at least part of the MVL each of the last eight years and the teams vying to overtake the top spot usually stay consistent as well. But with a new season comes a new chance for teams to take down the… Read More
Generals Enter Postseason With Victory Over Raiders
By: Nick Henthorn
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Rain typically makes football uglier. Passes slip through receivers fingers, rushers have difficulty keeping the ball, and every player kicks up mud and water in equal measure with each stride. The conditions can be a nightmare, but it’s a nightmare that both teams share. The Sheridan Generals were able to wake up from the nightmare… Read More
Philo Stays In Hunt After Key Victory
By: Joey Madore
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It was senior night for the Morgan Raiders and they were looking to get a win in their final game on their home turf. The Electrics were there to spoil the party for the Raiders on Friday night. The Electrics (6-3, 5-2) came into this game as the seventh seed in region 15. They knew… Read More
Panthers Maul Morgan
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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High atop a hill in the southwest corner of Morgan’s football stadium, a homeowner has installed a cannon to celebrate Raider successes on the football field. It’s so powerful that the shockwaves can be felt on the other end of the stadium. However, the only shockwaves that could be felt on the field Friday night… Read More
Week 7 Power Rankings: MVL
1. Tri Valley Scotties 6-1 (5-0) Next Opponent: John Glenn Unofficial Playoff Ranking Region 11: 6th The Scotties can all but clinch the Muskingum Valley League this week with a win against John Glenn. Tri-Valley currently sits sixth in Region 11 and should be able to secure a playoff spot if they win out. Scotties… Read More
Week 4 Power Rankings: MVL
1. Tri-Valley Scotties 3-1 (2-0) Next Opponent: Philo A familiar spot for Coach Buttermore’s squad which has won three straight games since its season opening loss to Saint Vincent-Saint Mary. The Scotties will face arguably the most talented player in the league in Isaac Gill on Friday when it matches up with Philo in a… Read More
Morgan Blows Out Athens
By: Nick Ursini
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Behind an explosive offense and a stout defense, the Morgan Lady Raiders easily handled the Athens Lady Bulldogs with a convincing 75-32 win. It was all Morgan from the start. Jumping out to a 21-10 lead in the first quarter and never looking back. Athens only scored 12 points in the first half and were… Read More
Morgan Blows Out Athens
By: Nick Ursini
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Behind an explosive offense and a stout defense, the Morgan Lady Raiders easily handled the Athens Lady Bulldogs with a convincing 75-32 win. It was all Morgan from the start. Jumping out to a 21-10 lead in the first quarter and never looking back. Athens only scored 12 points in the first half and were… Read More
Morgan Looks To Spoil Philo’s Title Hopes
By: Nick Ursini
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It’s been nine years since the Morgan Raiders have beaten the Philo Electrics. Come Friday, the Raiders have a chance to play spoiler as Philo remains the only unbeaten team in the MVL and needs to win out to win the MVL Title. Both teams are coming off victories last week. Morgan defeated Crooksville, 20-14,… Read More
Tri-Valley Shuts Out Morgan
After Friday’s victory, it has been five years. The five years is not the last time Morgan beat Tri-Valley, it is the last time Morgan scored against Tri-Valley. And Tri-Valley’s 48-0 victory over Morgan on Friday keeps the streak intact. Morgan’s opening drive encapsulated the way the game would go for the Raiders. Punting from… Read More
Tri-Valley Hopes to Continue Its Domination On Morgan
There are one-sided games between teams, and then there is what Tri-Valley has done to Morgan recently. In the last decade, the Scotties have not just won every matchup, but have completely dominated it. The combined score in that time span is a 472-21. In fact, the last time Morgan was able to beat Tri-Valley was… Read More
Extra Points: Crooksville, Sheridan Offenses Shine
By: Matthew Stephens
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Crooksville vs. West Muskingum The Crooksville (2-3, 1-2) offense came to play on Friday night, taking care of the West Muskingum Tornadoes (1-4, 0-4) 56-34. The Ceramics started quickly with Chaz Love and Daulton Finck each recording rushing touchdowns to put Crooksville up 13-0 seven minutes before the half. West Muskingum took advantage of the… Read More
Morgan Shifts to Division III
By: Nathan Wiseman
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A slight increase in male population has moved Morgan High School in a new division. Earlier this month, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced new football divisions, playoff regions, and schedules for the 714 schools that will compete this fall. Morgan’s updated enrollment of 275 male students puts it in company with 106 other Ohio… Read More