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Lil’ Muskies fall to Rival Scotties despite late fight at the Jack

Vs. Tri-Valley (10/24) The John Glenn Lil’ Muskies walked into a charged atmosphere at Tri-Valley on Friday night, October 24th, hoping to spoil the Scotties’ bid for another Muskingum Valley League Big School championship. Despite flashes of resilience and a late touchdown drive, the Lil’ Muskies couldn’t overcome a wave of defensive turnovers, falling 42-7 […]

Tri-Valley’s double overtime win against Sheridan cemented MVL Big Title

Vs John Glenn (10/24) Under the Jack Anderson Stadium lights on October 24th, the host Scotties earned yet another resounding victory, outpacing the visiting John Glenn Lil’ Muskies by a final score of 42-7, thereby clinching their fourth consecutive MVL-Big championship.  The game began with both teams struggling to assert momentum. Early punts and stalled […]

Bishop Rosecrans girls soccer team faces big upset in second round of postseason

In Zanesville on October 20, 2025, the Bishop Rosecrans Lady Bishops gave every ounce of effort in a tense Division V East District semifinal matchup, but despite their grit and determination, they fell 2-1 to the Catholic Central Crusaders in a game that came down to the final whistle. From the opening kickoff, the Lady […]

Seven area volleyball teams waded into playoff territory

Tri-Valley (10/15) The Scotties built their position over the season up to seed 2 in the playoffs, which gave them a bye game in game one of the Division III Southeast/East District playoffs. When it was finally their turn, the Tri-Valley squad stepped up to face the Steubenville Big Red on Rich Longaberger Court in […]

Tri-Valley girls soccer fell to Dover to earn District Runner-Up Title

Vs. Dover (10/22) The Dover Crimson Tornadoes pulled off a strong showing Wednesday evening, defeating the visiting Tri‑Valley Scotties 3-0 in West Lafayette for the district playoff match. From the opening whistle, Dover asserted itself, controlling the pace and exploiting openings in Tri-Valley’s defense. The Scotties, who entered the game with a 9-7 record, struggled […]

West Muskingum girls soccer cap season with District Runner-Up Title

Vs. Tuscarawas Valley (10/22) On neutral ground at Stewart Field in Coshocton, Ohio, the girls’ varsity soccer teams of the West Muskingum Tornadoes hosted the Tuscarawas Valley Trojans in a high-stakes district contest. The Trojans edged out the Tornadoes by a score of 2-1. From the opening whistle, both teams displayed urgency and intensity as […]

Philo punches ticket to playoffs with two big wins

Vs. Morgan (10/24) Friday evening at the turf field of Philo High School, they hosted the visiting Morgan High School Raiders. From the opening snap, Morgan came out with purpose, stifling Philo’s early offensive advances and taking advantage of good field position. The Raiders scored first with a short-yard touchdown. By halftime, the Raiders had […]