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Friday, Oct. 31 DIVISION III Region 11 Hamilton Township 40, Independence 12 Buckeye Valley 42, Athens 13 Bloom-Carroll 21, Linden McKinley 14 Granville 30, Sheridan 28 Region 12 Miami Trace 49, Hillsboro 8 Archbishop Alter 35, Bellbrook 7 Talawanda 56, Goshen 28 Archbishop McNicholas 35, Chillicothe 14 DIVISION IV Region 15 Columbus East 43, Canton South 21 Johnstown 51, Indian […]

Jackson’s Kaylin Sheppard named District 13 Player of the Year



JACKSON — Jackson High School standout Kaylin Sheppard has been named the Division IV Player of the Year by the District 13 Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association, highlighting an impressive showing by area athletes across multiple divisions. Sheppard, who helped lead the Ironladies through an 8-15 season, was also named to the Division IV first team, joined by teammates […]

Figgins, Lahrmer lead Oak Hill in SOC II volleyball honors



The Southern Ohio Conference Division II volleyball all-star selections are out, and Oak Hill’s standout duo of Emma Figgins and Bailee Lahrmer headline the list after leading the Lady Oaks through a strong 2025 campaign. Figgins, a senior, capped her high school career by being named Co-Player of the Year, sharing the honor with Western’s Addy Brewster. Figgins, who was […]

Ironmen battle but fall short to Dover in regional semifinal



LOGAN — The Jackson Ironmen’s postseason run came to an end Wednesday evening as Dover held on for a 2–1 victory in a Division III regional semifinal at Chieftain Stadium in Logan. The Crimson Tornadoes (15-5-1) used goals in each half to advance to the Elite Eight, while Jackson finished its record-setting season at 17-3-1. Dover broke through first with […]

Jackson rallies past Gallia Academy 3-1 to claim Division III district title



LOGAN — The Jackson Ironmen saved their best for the second half on Saturday evening, scoring three unanswered goals to knock off top-seeded Gallia Academy 3-1 in the Division III district championship match at Logan Chieftain Stadium. With the win, the No. 2-seeded Ironmen (17-2-1) captured their second-ever district title — and first since 2005 — advancing to Wednesday’s regional […]

Vinton County’s Goodson qualifies for state cross country meet



PICKERINGTON — Vinton County junior Faith Goodson earned a spot in next week’s OHSAA Division III State Cross Country Championships, finishing 17th overall at Saturday’s regional meet at Pickerington North High School. Goodson clocked a 19:37.79, placing among the top 16 individual runners not on a qualifying team to advance to the state meet, which will be held Saturday, Nov. […]

OHSAA Removes Ironton from 2025 Football Playoffs

Recruiting violations over a seven-year period result in postseason ban and other penalties

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has removed Ironton High School from participation in the upcoming football playoffs due to numerous violations of the OHSAA’s recruiting bylaws over the last seven years. During the last several weeks, the violations were discovered by the OHSAA and shared with administrators and the coaching staff at Ironton. Due to the extent […]

Ironmen win historic 5th straight FAC gridiron crown

Jackson earns Region 12 playoff bye, will host Week 12 contest


JACKSON — The Ironmen certainly can enjoy this scrumptious treat … and next weekend they can even add to their spoils by going door-to-door for Halloween candy. After all, there won’t be much else going down in the Apple Town – at least not on the gridiron. The Jackson football team secured an opening round bye in the Division III, […]

Moore leads Vikings past Wellston, 40-7, to close season strong



MCARTHUR — Vinton County quarterback Jase Moore put on an outstanding performance Friday night, leading the Vikings to a 40-7 Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division home-field win over Wellston. The Vikings end the season with a 3-7 mark (3-3 TVC Ohio), while Wellston closes at 1-9 (0-6 TVC Ohio). Moore turned in an impressive performance, completing 14 of 20 passes for […]

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Friday, Oct. 24 FAC Jackson 35, Chillicothe 0 Miami Trace 48, Washington Court House 15 Hillsboro 35, McClain 34 SOC II Northwest 20, Oak Hill 0 Valley 49, Minford 0 Wheelersburg 49, Portsmouth West 12 SOC I Notre Dame 34, Sciotoville East 0 TVC-Ohio Division Vinton County 40, Wellston 7 Meigs 30, Alexander 3 Nelsonville-York 27, Athens 12 TVC-Hocking Division […]


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