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Saturday, 23 August 2025 / Published in Features, MVL

Bellefontaine, St. Clair Roll Past Sidney In 2nd Half

The Chieftains won with a new quarterback with a familiar last name, a familiar running back named Carter Caudill and a strong defensive effort, while Sidney took the field with a new coach and is learning what it means to play hard for four quarters. By Marcus Hartman for Press Pros Bellefontaine, OH — The
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Saturday, 23 August 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC

Gilbert: Coldwater Stops Valley View On Final Play Of Shootout

The Spartans go for two in overtime but the Cavaliers’ defense rises up, and a team with a new identity discovers what it means to play every down like it’s the last one.
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Saturday, 23 August 2025 / Published in Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Tipp Suffocates Bellbrook 21-0 In Season Opener

Tipp’s star-studded roster frustrated and abused Bellbrook, snapping the Golden Eagles’ 12-year regular-season streak without a shutout. Running back Xavier Melton gashed the Bellbrook defense early, then two familiar faces with new roles, Will Strong and Collin Isaac, joined the fun, rushing for a touchdown each.
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Saturday, 23 August 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Bellisari Cousins Spark Watterson Past Big Walnut in Opener

Defending Division III state champion Watterson fell behind by two touchdowns but scored the final 37 points to pull away from the Golden Eagles, Division II state semifinalists a year ago. Columbus, OH — The circumstances were much more intense, but opening night felt like so many previous summer afternoons tossing the football around the yard
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Saturday, 23 August 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

‘Hail’ Yeah…Defense Leads The Way For St. Henry Win On Opening Night

It took a stout showing from the defense (above), and a 60-yard punt return for touchdown before the half to jump start the offense.  But it all worked out - a team win, they call it - as St. Henry topped Celina for a season-opening win.