Pigskin Preview 2009
Defense will be big for Bethany
August 25, 2009
By MIKE HUGHES
Times Leader Sports Writer
Despite returning eight starters from an high-scoring offense that set single-season marks for points scored and passing yards, the Bethany Bison football team was picked to finish sixth in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.
Coach Tim Weaver, who’s embarking on his fourth year at the helm, wasn’t surprised. In his estimation, his team hasn’t earned the right to be included in the same conversation with the likes of Washington & Jefferson and conference newcomer and defending champ, Thomas More.
“While we were close, until we win those games we didn’t win, Bethany won’t be a program anyone in the PAC is going to associate with as successful,” Weaver said. “Outside of Chris Smith at Grove City, no one in the conference as ever seen Bethany be a good tea.
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Local Vets
Barnesville seeks turnaround
August 25, 2009
By BUBBA KAPRALBishop Donahue not satisfied yet
August 25, 2009
By RICK THORP
For The Times Leader
With a pair of seven-victory seasons the last three years, things have certainly took a turn for the better for the Bishop... » Full Story
For The Times Leader
With a pair of seven-victory seasons the last three years, things have certainly took a turn for the better for the Bishop... » Full Story
Bridgeport’s bite is back
August 25, 2009
By KIM NORTHTimes Leader Sports Writer
Bridgeport finally danced into the Division VI state playoffs last season for the first time since 199. » Full Story
Bruney takes over at Brooke
August 25, 2009
By STEPHANIE ELVERDFor The Times Leader
Tom Bruney may not have a tricked-out DeLorean equipped with the flux capacitor, but Brooke’s new head coach is... » Full Story
Cambridge poised for winning season
August 25, 2009
By BUBBA KAPRAL
Times Leader Managing Editor
At first review, Cambridge’s 2008 grid season may look like a major downer. » Full Story
Times Leader Managing Editor
At first review, Cambridge’s 2008 grid season may look like a major downer. » Full Story
Central to face tough slate again
August 25, 2009
By NICK BEDWAYFor The Times Leader
For the first time in five seasons, Wheeling Central will enter a season without carrying the defending state champion’... » Full Story
Creek bids to return to winning ways
August 25, 2009
By BUBBA KAPRAL
Times Leader Managing Editor
Indian Creek fans were witnesses to something unique last football season: a losing campaign. » Full Story
Times Leader Managing Editor
Indian Creek fans were witnesses to something unique last football season: a losing campaign. » Full Story
Daugherty now in charge at Park
August 25, 2009
By NICK BEDWAYFor The Times Leader
Chris Daugherty, the fifth head football coach in the three decade-plus history of Wheeling Park High School, carries the sam... » Full Story
Davis now in charge at Bellaire
August 25, 2009
By SETH STASKEYTimes Leader Sports Editor
Success has followed Jose Davis no matter where he’s gone. » Full Story
Defense will be big for Bethany
August 25, 2009
By MIKE HUGHES
Times Leader Sports Writer
Despite returning eight starters from an high-scoring offense that set single-season marks for points scored and passin... » Full Story
Times Leader Sports Writer
Despite returning eight starters from an high-scoring offense that set single-season marks for points scored and passin... » Full Story
Depth a concern at Harrison
August 25, 2009
By RICK DeLUCATimes Leader Sports Writer
Justin Kropka came to Harrison Central as a rookie coach full of ideas and with a plan in hand. » Full Story
East Richland Christian sheds flags
August 25, 2009
By MIKE HUGHESTimes Leader Sports Writer
The East Richland Christian Lions and head coach R.J. » Full Story
Ferry primed for more success
August 25, 2009
By KIM APPOLLONIFrontier returns 12 starters
August 25, 2009
By JOSH STROPE
For The Times Leader
There’s an old saying that suggests it’s not how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get back... » Full Story
For The Times Leader
There’s an old saying that suggests it’s not how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get back... » Full Story
Holenka takes over at Shadyside
August 25, 2009
By SETH STASKEYTimes Leader Sports Editor
There’s been a changing of the guard in Shadyside. » Full Story
John Marshall bids to rebound
August 25, 2009
By SHAWN RINEFor The Times Leader
Already thin on experience, first-year John Marshall coach Dan Wilson spent the better part of the 2008 season without a numbe... » Full Story
Linsly has high hopes
August 25, 2009
By NICK BEDWAYFor The Times Leader
Still looking for its first winning season with B.J. » Full Story
Madonna strong once again
August 25, 2009
By RALPH COXFor The Times Leader
Making a postseason appearance is becoming routine with the Madonna football team and 2009 could be another trip there. » Full Story
Magnolia coming off Super Six appearance
August 25, 2009
By RICK THORP
For The Times Leader
Magnolia did play in the Super Six last season. But you wouldn’t know it by visiting preseason workouts. » Full Story
For The Times Leader
Magnolia did play in the Super Six last season. But you wouldn’t know it by visiting preseason workouts. » Full Story
Meadowbrook faces tough schedule
August 25, 2009
By KIM APPOLLONITimes Leader Sports Writer
Meadowbrook High coach Mitch Bendle is excited and optimistic about the 2009 Meadowbrook Colts’ football... » Full Story
Mental toughness key for Steubenville
August 25, 2009
By STEPHANIE ELVERDMonroe hoping for carry over
August 25, 2009
By KIM NORTHTimes Leader Sports Writer
Veteran Monroe Central head football coach Jay Circosta is hoping his 2009 Seminoles can build off the momentum the... » Full Story
Mt. Union reloads again
August 25, 2009Muskingum hopes to continue climb
August 25, 2009
By TOM CAUDILL
For The Times Leader
Muskingum University will look to continue its climb toward the upper tier of the Ohio Athletic Conference when they take the... » Full Story
For The Times Leader
Muskingum University will look to continue its climb toward the upper tier of the Ohio Athletic Conference when they take the... » Full Story
Notre Dame looking to rebound
August 25, 2009
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Jimmy Clausen was flat on his back doing a hamstring stretch with his backup, Dayne Crist, pushing on Clausen’s leg when coach Charlie Weis walked u. » Full Story
Ohio returns 16 starters
August 25, 2009
By RICH GIBSON
Times Leader Sports Writer
Can the Bobcats bounce back?
Based on a difficult non-conference... » Full Story
Times Leader Sports Writer
Can the Bobcats bounce back?
Based on a difficult non-conference... » Full Story
OSU may be work-in-progress
August 25, 2009
By RICH GIBSONPitt relies on depth, defense
August 25, 2009
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt still hasn’t won a bowl game or even scored a postseason point under coach Dave Wannstedt. » Full Story
Pobolish reflects entering final campaign as coach
August 25, 2009
By RICK DeLUCATimes Leader Sports Writer
For Buckeye Local Head Coach Ron Pobolish the clock is still ticking, but it’s starting to win... » Full Story
Pobolish set for final season
August 25, 2009
By RICK DeLUCATimes Leader Sports Writer
This may be Ron Pobolish’s last season on the sidelines, but right now his thoughts are only o... » Full Story
River has holes to fill
August 25, 2009
By MIKE HUGHESTimes Leader Sports Writer
River posted its best season in more than a decade in 2008 rolling to 12 straight victories before falling to Malvern i... » Full Story
Sichina takes over at Trail
August 25, 2009
By KIM NORTHSJC eyes challenging campaign
August 25, 2009
By RICH GIBSONTimes Leader Sports Writer
Oh, the perpetual growing pains. Scott Holt could write the book. And probably has by now. » Full Story
St. C. taking ‘no-name’ approach
August 25, 2009
By SETH STASKEYSteubenville CC bids to rebound
August 25, 2009
By ASHLEY NEWMAN
For The Times Leader
Boasting one of the most tradition-laden programs in the Ohio Valley, Steubenville Catholic Central’s football... » Full Story
For The Times Leader
Boasting one of the most tradition-laden programs in the Ohio Valley, Steubenville Catholic Central’s football... » Full Story
Taylor takes over at Weir
August 25, 2009
By RALPH COXFor The Times Leader
Weir High powered its way to the No. 4 seed in the West Virginia Class AA playoffs during a highly successful 2008 season. » Full Story
Three new coaches set to go
August 25, 2009
By RICK DeLUCA
Times Leader Sports Writer
Three new coaches and one that has already announced that this will be his last highlight a list of area coaches who... » Full Story
Times Leader Sports Writer
Three new coaches and one that has already announced that this will be his last highlight a list of area coaches who... » Full Story
Toronto’s numbers up
August 25, 2009
By ASHLEY NEWMAN
For The Times Leader
Nearly every football program in every state goes through a share of occasional success and occasional tribulation. » Full Story
For The Times Leader
Nearly every football program in every state goes through a share of occasional success and occasional tribulation. » Full Story
UL looking to sustain success
August 25, 2009
By SETH STASKEYTimes Leader Sports Editor
The Union Local Jets are looking to continue to build on what they’ve started. » Full Story
West Liberty ready to emerge in WVIAC
August 25, 2009
By DON CLEGG
For The Times Leader
The West Liberty football program has been flying under the West Virginia Conference radar since Roger... » Full Story
For The Times Leader
The West Liberty football program has been flying under the West Virginia Conference radar since Roger... » Full Story
WVU must generate new chemistry
August 25, 2009
By RICH GIBSONTimes Leader Sports Writer
So, what to make of the 2009 Mountaineers?
For the first time in fou... » Full Story
Youth abounds at Beallsville
August 25, 2009
By BUBBA KAPRALTimes Leader Managing Editor
Dave Caldwell and Beallsville High School football are synonymous. » Full Story
