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2024 Season-Ending Interview with Dominik Graham from Logan High School

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  Dominik Graham  Logan High School  DT, RT/LT 2025 6’1 288 Awards won or earned: 3rd highest score for max lifts What will you miss the most from the 2025 class? The hard work we put in during the season and during the summer, even though the season didn’t go the way we wanted it, we still made the playoffs, which was our goal. What were you feeling as you walked off the field for the last time as a member of the Logan football team?    The feeling didn’t feel right. I’ve been wearing purple since I was in the second grade, and it just didn’t feel right. I will never be able to suit up again for the Logan Chieftains, but I know God isn’t done with my football journey yet!!!  What was the high point of the 2024 season?   The highest point of the season as a team was beating our crosstown rivals, Nelsonville. For me, the highest point was being able to play all the great teams we did in the OCC. What was the toughest part of the 2024 season? ...

(Basketball) Coshocton Redskins scalp Martins Ferry 70-42

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This afternoon in St. Clairsville, Ohio, Coshocton put a beating on Martins Ferry 72-40. The game was tied after one quarter; from there it was all Redskins. Leading the way in the win with a game-high 26 points was Colton Conkle. He scored inside and outside as he had few problems putting the ball where he wanted. Chipping in with 12 points on 4 3-pointers was slick shooting Logan Lonsberry. After a slow start, 6-5 Alex Taylor came on to total 15 points. For the Purple Riders, their 6-6 star, Alexander Reece, led the way with 18 points. The only other player for Martins Ferry in double figures was Logan Smith. Both teams had seven players score in this one. Martins Ferry had just three players score in the first half.

(Basketball) Indian Valley blitzes Garaway 57-40

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  Tonight at Indian Valley High School, the Braves (4-1, 3-1  Inter-Valley Conference) had little problem in blowing out the Pirates. The Braves defense forced 18 turnovers, while their offense committed just 9. The Braves hit 6-9 free throws, while Garaway hit just 5-12. Six Braves scored in this one, with senior Luke Wells (6-1, 150) leading the way with 16 points. He had a lot of help from Jackson Murphy and Colt James; each had 14 points. For the Pirates, leading the way with 9 points each was Bronson Speedy and Blaine Raber. Raber scored 47 points his last time out. He seemed to rush many of his shots tonight and had virtually no luck as the ball did not want to go down for him. Eight players scored for Garaway.

2024 Season-Ending Interview With Delan Massey-Wright Winton Woods HS

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  Delan Massey-Wright Winton Woods HS DT/DE 2025 6’1 295 Awards won or earned: 3x All Ohio, 3x All SW Ohio, 3x All ECC What are you going to miss the most from playing high school football?   My coaches and teammates  What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a member of the Winton Woods football team? Sadness, of course, from losing, but unexpectedly I felt contentment from finally knowing I am finished with a chapter in my life, and I will be moving on to another chapter. What mark do you feel your class left on the football program? I believe the mark we made was that we were one of the best ever classes and a class known to have one of the best defenses in school history. What was the highlight of your football career? My entire senior year. It was a blur, but in the most enjoyable way. Every game felt so impactful and so important, but they also went by incredibly fast. What was the most disappointing part of your football...

2024 Season-Ending Interview With State Champion Grayson Davis From Olentangy Liberty

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  Grayson Davis Olentangy Liberty Running back and slot receiver 2027 5’11, 180 What will you miss from the class of 2025?  As part of the Class of 2027, getting the chance to play with the Class of 2025 and winning a state championship alongside them was something I’ll never forget. Those seniors taught me what it meant to be a part of a brotherhood. They were more than just teammates; they were like older siblings who showed us how to carry ourselves, how to handle adversity, and how to believe in the process. During that championship run, their leadership was unreal. Whether it was in practice, hyping us up in the locker room, or staying calm in those high-pressure moments, they set the tone for all of us. They made us feel like we belonged and gave us the confidence to step up when it mattered most. What was it like playing at Tom Benson Stadium? Playing at Tom Benson Stadium was crazy. The lights, the crowd, and just how big it all felt—it was like nothing I’ve ev...

2024 Season-Ending Interview with Brayden Gregory East Hardy High School (WV)

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  Brayden Gregory East Hardy High School QB 2025 6’0” 202 Awards won or earned: 6th-ranked QB in WV What mark do you believe that your class left on the East Hardy football program? The amount of work we’ve put in over the summer is 80% of our graduating class that showed up and put in the work. What were your feelings/emotions as you walked off of the field for the last time as a high school football player? It’s never a fun feeling leaving a life you knew in high school and what you worked so hard for, but when one door closes, another opens. What was the highlight of your high school football career? Playing with the upperclassmen the last few years, they set it apart for us, and we learned a lot, and the practices What was the most disappointing part of your high school football career? Definitely our season this year we had the cards in front of us, and we took it for granted, and now we are reaping the benefits for the lack of attention and other things. Who was t...

2024 Season-Ending Interview With Beau Burchett From Butler Area Senior High. Butler, PA

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  Beau Burchett Butler Area Senior High. Butler, PA Defensive End/Tight End/Guard 2026 Height and Weight. 6’1”/230# Awards won or earned. Defensive Player of the Year, Butler Eagle Sweet 16 Defensive player What will you miss the most from the 2025 class?    The leadership they provided What were your goals entering the 2024 season? To have a winning season Were you able to obtain those goals?   We came up short, going 4-6. What was the high mark of the 2024 season? Homecoming game win against Allderdice What was the most disappointing part of the season? The close loss to University High Which win meant the most to you? Meadville because it was our first win on the road, and it showed we could travel and win Which loss hurt the most?  Westinghouse hurt the most because we were up at halftime. Which team that you faced this year was the toughest, along with the reason they were so tough?  Clarion was the toughest; their linemen had a lo...

2024 Season-Ending Interview With Kar’zell Daugherty From Washington High (PA.)

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  Kar’zell Daugherty Washington High C-G-DE-DT 2025 6'3 248 Awards won or earned: First team All-Conference, first team All-Academic What were your emotions as you walked off the field as a high school football player for the last time? I was sad for sure & kind of in a state of disbelief that I had played my last high school football game. What will you miss the most from playing high school football? I will miss the Saturday morning film sessions & pancakes after working out & taking ice baths with my teammates. What was the toughest part of your high school football career? Overcoming the concussion I suffered in a scrimmage game this season. I missed most of the season, & it really took a toll on me mentally. What was the highlight of your high school football career? Almost making it to the WPIAL championship at Acrisure Stadium my junior season. What was the biggest lesson that you learned from playing high school football? The biggest lesson wa...

2024 Season-Ending Interview with Marshall Meade From Barnesville High School

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  Marshall Meade Barnesville High School Defensive end and center 2025 Height and Weight: 6'1, 235 Awards won or earned: Division 5 1st team all Ohio, Division 5 3rd team all Ohio, Division 5 honorable mention all Ohio  What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a member of the Barnsville football team?    I was disappointed all of our work didn’t pay off. What will you miss the most from playing high school football?     The bond with my coaches and friends What was the biggest moment of your high school football career?      Making it to the third round of playoffs  What was the most disappointing moment of your high school football career?      Losing to the same team in the playoffs multiple times  Who was the best player that you faced in a game, along with the team he played for?    Wyatt Reiman, Shadyside  Who was the best team that you faced, along...

2024 Season-Ending Interview With Talan Newcomer From Burrell High School

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  Talan Newcomer Burrell  TE/LB 2025 6’4 225 Awards won or earned: x2 2nd team all-conference & HM all-conference What are you going to miss the most from playing high school football? The brotherhood What mark do you believe your class left on the Burrell High School football program? Great leadership What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a high school football player? It wasn’t sad; it was more shocking. What was the highlight of the 2024 season? I had the best season of my career. What was the toughest part of the 2024 season? Having a really young team and taking tough losses. What do you believe was the highlight of your high school football career? Never losing to our rival Valley, AKA Little Brother Who was the best player that you faced in a game, along with the team he played for? Gabe Jenkins, Imani Christian Who was the best team that you faced during your high school football career? 2022 Steel Valley If ...