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Prep football roundup: Ravenswood snaps skid

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RAVENSWOOD — After 1,085 days without a win, the streak is finally over for the Ravenswood football program. The Red Devils defeated Poca 27-12 Friday night at Flinn Field for their first victory since September of 2023. It’s also the first career coaching triumph for third-year head man Matt Peery. Jakob Simmons scored on the first play from scrimmage, a 42-yard run on a reverse, to set the tone for the night. The Red Devils then attempted an onside kick, which Cass Bennett recovered, leading to another TD and a Ravenswood 13-0 first-quarter advantage. Simmons finished with ...

Scoreboard (9/12)

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Warren 50, Hillsboro 47 W (2-2) 21 0 14 15 — 50 H (0-4) 19 0 16 12 — 47 W: Charles Lewis 12 pass from Braylen Murray, Jaxon Venham kick, 9:33 1st H: Malakai Aber 70 run, kick failed, 9:20 1st W: Venham 4 pass from Brennen Bowen, Venham kick, 4:51 1st H: Tre Captain 64 run, Grant Shepard kick, 4:36 1st H: Captain 50 run, kick failed, 2:14 1st W: Murray 2 run, Venham kick, :56 1st H: Captain 69 run, Captain run, 7:43 3rd W: Murray 9 run, Venham kick, 3:43 3rd H: Captain 1 run, Captain run, :46 3rd W: Venham 61 pass from Murray, ...

In the win column: Big Reds hold on to beat Hurricane, 21-20

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PARKERSBURG — The point differential won’t turn any heads. Yet, Parkersburg enters rivalry week feeling better about themselves with its first win under its belt after slipping by Hurricane 21-20 Friday night at Stadium Field. “Winning solves a lot of ailments,” PHS coach Matt ...

South falls at Woodrow Wilson, 44-25

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BECKLEY — By now it’s no secret that Gage Burdette and Javontae Wynes bring plenty of physical ability to the field. On Friday, their leadership ability came to the fore when Woodrow Wilson needed it most. The Flying Eagles rode a dominant first half to a 24-0 lead at the break before ...

WVU seeks 1st 2-0 start since 2018

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MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football can break a long eight-year streak on Saturday against the FCS's U.T. Martin. No, it’s not going to the College Football Playoffs or setting a statistical record. It’s simply starting a season 2-0. The last time the Mountaineers started a year 2-0 ...

Angling for a cure: Cast Out Cancer returns in October

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PARKERSBURG — Cast Out Cancer founder Taylor Yon is more than excited about the direction of the nonprofit organization where angling for a cure is the motto. Here in the Mountain State, with the help of Joey Vincent, the second ever retreat for early next month has been put ...