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Parkersburg South falls short vs. University, 38-27

MORGANTOWN — On a night when University High and Parkersburg South combined for 65 points, 72 passes and 613 total yards, Marcos Kniska somehow made sure the story was about the Hawks’ defense. “In a weird sort of way, our defense won the game for us,” UHS head coach Eric Snyder said ...

Fort Frye dismantles Wheeling Central, 40-0

BEVERLY – Even Fort Frye coach Eric Huck was in disbelief. The Cadet coaching staff had just finished their postgame talk with the team and Huck could not imagine the outcome turning out the way it did, which included a running clock going into effect late in the third quarter. Friday ...

Warren knocks off Logan in OT, 27-21

VINCENT — A pair of 0-2 programs in search of their first victory of the season needed overtime to settle things here Friday night at Warrior Stadium as visiting Logan came up just short of Warren in a 27-21 setback. “We knew we’d get their best shot,” admitted WHS first-year boss ...

Prep football roundup: Calhoun secures first win since 2022

CRAIGSVILLE — The Red Devils were due. Calhoun County defeated Richwood 34-14 Friday night to snap a 26-game losing skid dating back to September of 2022. They improved to 1-1 heading into next week’s home showdown with Wirt County. It was also the first victory for CCHS head coach Jeff ...

PHS runners feel good heading into Chick-fil-A Invite

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg High School cross country program of head coach George Angelos is looking forward to the 25th annual Chick-fil-A Invitational set for a 9 a.m. varsity girls start on Saturday at the Wood County 4-H Grounds in Mineral Wells. The Big Reds are coming off a solid ...

Glenville St. looks to avoid 0-2 start at Lock Haven

GLENVILLE — In order to avoid an 0-2 start to the campaign Glenville State University head coach Mike Kellar’s Pioneers will have to find a way to get past Lock Haven come 6 p.m. Saturday inside Hubert Jack Stadium. The Bald Eagles of first-year head coach Joe Battaglia are having a ...