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Quakers visit ends John Glenn boys soccer season

It was a night of bold effort and narrow margins for the John Glenn Little Muskies as they hosted the New Philadelphia Quakers on Tuesday evening, coming up just short in a 4-3 decision.  John Glenn came out energized and took control early, pushing the pace and connecting passes in the midfield that shifted the […]

West Muskingum football landed back to back wins to end regular season in style

Vs. Meadowbrook (10/24) The West Muskingum Tornadoes delivered a powerful statement Friday night at Kimes Road, dominating the Meadowbrook Colts and growing their momentum down the stretch of the season to take a 21 – 7 victory. Coming off a huge win on the road against MVL rival Coshocton, the Tornadoes were hoping to keep […]

Tri-Valley cross country Erin Hogue first female state qualifier in 11 years

Erin Hogue qualified for the state cross country meet with a time of 18.55.94, which is the fastest she’s ever gone.  It has been 11 years since Tri Valley’s last state qualifier in 2009. As her coach, I never once doubted that she would qualify for the state meet. We have been working towards this […]

Zanesville football ended season with a loss on the road and at home

Vs. Licking Heights (10/24) The Hornets traveled to Sulsberger Stadium on Friday to face the Blue Devils on their home turf. Unfortunately for the Devils, home territory didn’t give them as much of an advantage as they had hoped, with Licking Heights jumping out ahead early on with a 32-yard touchdown pass to start off […]

Bishop Rosecrans dive into playoffs Friday against Conotton Valley

Vs. Berne Union (10/24) The Bishops had a long bus ride on Friday to Sugar Grove to face the Berne Union Rockets. Berne Union jumped out to the lead by the end of the first quarter, up 14 – 7 against Rosecrans. In the second quarter, the Bishops turned the tables, landing 14 points of […]

John Glenn girls soccer postseason halted by the Crimson Tornadoes

On Monday evening, the John Glenn Lil’ Muskies girls varsity soccer team battled hard at home but came up just short, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Dover Crimson Tornadoes.  Dover was the first to strike with a goal by Birdget McCrate with 24:58 left on the clock. The Muskies tried to answer back, but […]

Maysville ends regular season on high note taking down Crooksville

Vs. Crooksville (10/24) South Zanesville hosted the Ceramics from nearby Crooksville on Friday night. Maysville set out from the start of the game to prove that they could beat their rivals as they pumped out a 7 – 0 lead as the first to hit the scoreboard. The Ceramics were able to score in the […]

The Electrics charge past the Knights but fall to the Beavers in District Final play

Vs. Beaver Local (10/22) The Philo Electrics girls varsity soccer team fought hard Wednesday evening, but fell 2-0 to the Beaver Local Beavers in the Division IV East District Final at Red Devil Stadium in St. Clairsville. Philo entered the match with momentum from prior rounds, yet the Beavers opened strong and pressed early. At […]