Rain was predicted to be falling from the skies Friday, but instead, Piqua's Austin Davis filled the air with footballs. Davis threw for 284 yards and three scores, but the Indians and Ben Schmiesing (above) came up just short of knocking off perennial power Trotwood. Read more inside today's feature by Greg Billing.

Jaydon Culp-Bishop got them started with a 32-yard romp for a touchdown...as Troy evened their record before the home crowd on 'Thursday Night Lights' with a 28-6 win over Xenia. Read more, and see the pics, in today's Press Pros inside feature.

Too many holes, and too many Rams...Trotwood more than atoned for opening losses the last two years to the Troy Trojans. Their 48-0 win Friday was enough to make Trojans coach Matt Burgbacher describe it as, "humble pie". More in today's story from Greg Billing.

Plagued by key injuries, youth and inexperience, the Sidney Yellow Jackets had a disappointing 2016 season. Now, anchored by a pair of Division one college recruits, a host of returning lettermen, and the return of one dynamic QB, the Jackets are looking for a breakout year. Read more from Joe Neves in today's Press Pros feature.