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Ohio Football falls to Big Ten opponent, Nebraska, in season opener

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LINCOLN, Neb. (WOUB) — The Ohio Bobcats (0-1) traveled to Lincoln to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) for the opening game of the 2026 season. The Huskers would take the season opener, 49-21. Coming into this game, Ohio only... Read More

No. 3 Georgia breezes past Tennessee State in opener

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ATHENS, Ga. -- Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns to help lead No. 3 Georgia to a 63-3 rout of visiting Tenn...

Zane Trace continues winning streak with historic win over Amanda-Clearcreek

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AMANDA, OHIO (WOUB) – The Amanda-Clearcreek Aces hosted the Zane Trace Pioneers for their week three matchup on the Aces’ Youth night. It was a hard game for both sides... Read More

Sheridan stifles Licking Heights offense en route to dominant win

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THORNVILLE, Ohio (WOUB)- A stout defense and an efficient run game were all it took for the host Sheridan Generals (2-1) to smother a struggling Licking Heights Hornets (0-3) squad.... Read More

Millersport wins during the Sweet Corn Festival

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WALNUT TOWNSHIP, (Ohio) – Federal Hocking makes their way up to play Millersport during their very own Sweet Corn Festival. Head coach Jack Treinish said that when a Lakers team wins... Read More

Ironton come out victorious in defensive battle against Archbishop McNicholas

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IRONTON, Ohio (WOUB) – The Archbishop McNicholas Rockets traveled to face the Ironton Fighting Tigers in a cross-conference matchup where the Rockets fell in a defensive battle, 17-10. The... Read More

Elite Jackson defense leads to a convincing victory over Wheelersburg

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WHEELERSBURG, Ohio (WOUB)– It was a hot night of football under the lights in Ed Miller Stadium. The Jackson Ironmen traveled to Wheelersburg to take on the Wheelersburg Pirates. Both... Read More

Miami Trace dominates Logan Elm with a stifling ground attack

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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Miami Trace Panthers came into Logan Elm field looking to get back into the win column after a 35-7 loss last week to the Wilmington... Read More

Eastern steamrolls local rival on home turf

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REEDSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Eastern dominated their local rivals Minford, finishing the game with a final score of 31-6, giving Minford their second win of the season and boosting the... Read More

Chesapeake dominates Northwest and picks up first win of the season

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CHESAPEAKE, Ohio (WOUB)- – Both Chesapeake and Northwest entered Friday night 0-2 and hungry for their first victory of the season. Chesapeake proved to have the bigger appetite as they... Read More

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Ohio Football falls to Big Ten opponent, Nebraska, in season opener

No. 3 Georgia breezes past Tennessee State in opener

Zane Trace continues winning streak with historic win over Amanda-Clearcreek

Sheridan stifles Licking Heights offense en route to dominant win

Millersport wins during the Sweet Corn Festival

Ironton come out victorious in defensive battle against Archbishop McNicholas

Elite Jackson defense leads to a convincing victory over Wheelersburg

Miami Trace dominates Logan Elm with a stifling ground attack

Eastern steamrolls local rival on home turf

Chesapeake dominates Northwest and picks up first win of the season

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