Now or never? A number of critical games outline this week's area football, and Joe Neves and Sonny Fulks were collectively 17 of 18 in picking winners in Week 8. And if you're wondering about Week 9, and who wins, it wouldn't be a bad idea to give today's Friday's "pick" page a read to find out. Today's Press Pros inside feature.

It was orange and black versus orange and black, two of the kingpins of the MAC playing for league and bragging rights. Our photo essay of a thrilling Versailles win Tuesday, three games to one. Check it out in the today's Press Pros inside feature.

Letters (emails) from a lot of first-time readers populate this month's page, with comments on Vin Scully, and support for the notion that nothing good really does happen after midnight...and hard work and commitment seems to trump many of our social issues! Our latest installment of the 'Reader Speaks'.

The month starts out strong with comments from Press Pros readers around the area...and around the country. More than just football presently, it seems there’s a lot on people’s mind. Read more in today's inside feature on Press Pros...and take your own opportunity to write. It's good stuff!

They were effective enough on offense, and prohibitive on defense. The combination led impressive young Troy to an impressive opening win over Trotwood. Read Greg Billing's column in the latest Press Pros post.