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Unioto Ends Losing Streak Against Zane Trace
By: Nathan Buccilla
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One Scioto Valley Conference match up featured two explosive teams as the Zane Trace Pioneers traveled to take on the Unioto Shermans. Although the Pioneers have been victorious the past four meetings, the Shermans defense made a statement shutting down the running game and forcing 5 turnovers whilst propelling their team to a 34-20 victory…. Read More
Unioto Wants a Better Shot Against Zane Trace
By: Nathan Buccilla
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Zane Trace travels to Unioto this Friday night for a much-anticipated Scioto Valley Conference match up between two powerhouse teams. In recent years, there hasn’t been very much intrigue surrounding this game as Zane Trace has won nine of the last 10 games, with the only loss coming in 2012. However, this year should be… Read More
Week 4 Power Rankings: SVC
By: Taylor Nimmo
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1. Southeastern (1-0) 4-0 Southeasern remains the only team left in the SVC who is undefeated. Southeastern sits in the number one spot because they are clearly dominant. Each week, Southeastern wins significantly, the closest game they still won by 18 points ( 40-22 against South Charleston in week 2). Dakota Houser has continued to… Read More
Zane Trace Shuts Out Westfall
By: Anthony Marino
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Coach Don Kunz Jr. has put emphasis on his Zane Trace Pioneer defense this whole year and they came out strong once again against the Westfall Mustangs, handing them the 30-0 loss. The Zane Trace offense fed off its defense. Consistent stops and turnovers gave the combination of quarterback Ty Shanton and running back Etheridge… Read More
Zane Trace Continues Winning Streak
By: Nick Niehaus
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The Zane Trace Pioneers took care of business and kept their playoff hopes alive Friday night at home against the visiting Huntington Huntsmen with a solid victory of 32-24. Zane Trace has been on fire ever since its week two shutout loss against Waverly, and it was the same story Friday as they add another game… Read More
Logan Elm Wins in Final Second Hail Mary
By: Blake Baker
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A thrilling final two minutes from Logan Elm was just enough to edge a strong second half from Zane Trace as the Braves topped the Pioneers 26-24. Trailing 24-14 with 2:42 to play, Logan Elm quarterback Logan Holbert found Jakob Sheumaker across the middle for a 36-yard touchdown, cutting Zane Trace’s lead to four after… Read More
Wheelersburg Subdues Zane Trace
By: Joe Fracasso
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After making it to their first ever regional final, the No. 2 Zane Trace Pioneers season fell at the hands of No. 1 Wheelersburg 31-0. Wheelersburg was able to control the clock through a hard-nosed running game, powered by running back Jordan Howard and quarterback Kyle Davis. The duo combined for 166 yards and four… Read More
Defensive Juggernauts Zane Trace, Wheelersburg on Crash Course
By: Erik Threet, Joe Fracasso
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It comes down to the best two teams in division V region 17. No. 1 Wheelersburg Pirates (12-0) and the No. 2 Zane Trace Pioneers (12-0) will meet first time ever. However, this game couldn’t have pitted two different programs. Wheelersburg has been a powerhouse for decades now. The Pirates have made 27 playoff appearances,… Read More
OHSAA Announces Regional Final Game Sites
The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced game sites for regional final games across all divisions. Two teams from within our coverage area remain in playoff contention. Division III, Region Nine No. 4 Jackson will take on No. 3 Zanesville at Athens High School’s R. Basil Rutter Field Division V, Region 17 No. 2 Zane… Read More
Alexander Turnovers Prove Costly Against Zane Trace
By: Andrew Hohman
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Zane Trace Head Coach Duane Hall met his team on the field after the game. The Pioneers kneeled looking up at Hall, who was in his first year back with Zane Trace. “Regional finals. Is that unbelievable? That’s unbelievable,” he said. Zane Trace’s defense forced seven turnovers to beat Alexander 34-21 and advance to the… Read More