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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 […]

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 […]