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The battle for 8th Place, and the right to travel to Lucasville in early November, has begun.

The reporter is a "stringer" for the PDT, which means they are not on staff. Better than no coverage at all.

The game did sound like an epic battle, though. :-)

Tough week for the Panther Football Community, and not just on the field. This is the first close game (one TD & conversion or less) that Chesapeake has lost in over 2 years. They had won 5 "close games" in a row dating back to 2013. Rock Hill showed a lot of heart, just did not quit, ...

It's a battle of Arch Rivals for the driver's seat in the OVC!

Is Rock Hill for real?

Can Coal Grove repeat as conference champs?

We won't know for sure until Friday Night, but what do you think will happen?

Fairland was ahead 7-6 at halftime. It was a closer game than the final score indicated. Still a good win on the road by the Trojans. Next week will be big.

Standings after Week 4

Rock Hill 1-0 (3-1)
Portsmouth 1-0 (2-2)
Coal Grove 1-0 (1-3)
Ironton 0-0 (0-4)
Chesapeake 0-1 (3-1)
South Point 0-1 (1-3)
Fairland 0-1 (0-4)

This is going to be a fun season to watch!

Coal Grove 21
South Point 0

Where are you guys looking for these past match ups?

OVC Strength of Schedule Ratings per Drew Pasteur website (which is terrific!) D5-107 Teams Statewide Ironton: #1 toughest schedule in Ohio D5; #54 Toughest Schedule Overall in Ohio out of 720 teams Fairland: #2 in D5; #55 Overall Portsmouth: #9 in D5; #191 Overall South Point: #51 in D5; #456 Over...

OVC Strength of Schedule Ratings per Drew Pasteur website (which is terrific!) D5-107 Teams Statewide Ironton: #1 toughest schedule in Ohio D5; #54 Toughest Schedule Overall in Ohio out of 720 teams Fairland: #2 in D5; #55 Overall Portsmouth: #9 in D5; #191 Overall South Point: #51 in D5; #456 Overa...

For teams that have been in the OVC, and for other leagues I'm sure, the league title does mean something. It's a payoff for the hard work of the season, community pride and bragging rights for the off season. Only those who are arrogant or haven't won them say they don't matter. I agree. Now with ...

Is making the playoffs the only thing that matters? Playing for a conference championship is one of the most fun things to do, and I dare say, that every person who is alive and won an OVC championship (or any conference's championship) can tell you what year they won, what teams they beat, and what...

Who ya got in this one?

This is the first OVC game ever for the Trojans.

This game will be played in Proctorville on the grass at Coach Jim Mayo Stadium.

Symmes Valley did not have a turnover against Chesapeake. Oak Hill has had a hard time holding on to the ball all season. However, this game will be on the turf in Oak Hill, which is much different than the grass at Symmes Valley. I do foresee a lot of punts in this one, so the team with the most co...

I think this matchup will be a test of heart for both teams. Coal Grove is bigger and stronger, but South Point is faster. Will South Point be able to stop the ground attack of the Hornets? Will Coal Grove be able to stop big plays from the Pointers skill players? Really, whichever team has the best...

Chesapeake's depth, speed, and physicality should eventually wear down the Redmen; however, if the Panthers make silly mistakes (like turnovers and penalties) then Rock Hill will stay close. And if an underdog stays close in a game, then anything could happen. Don't underestimate Rock Hill. All that...

Valley is a quality team with very few holes. They know how to win, especially in Lucasville.

I guarantee that OVC teams will have at least three wins in Week 4. MARK IT DOWN

OVC Results 9/12/15

Portsmouth West 8
Coal Grove 6

Rock Hill 17
Oak Hill 14

Chesapeake 25
Symmes Valley 14

Tolsia, WV 44
Fairland 6

Beechwood, KY 35
Ironton 19

Boyd Co, KY 22
South Point 7

Wheelersburg 42
Portsmouth 0

I'm going to give a few points to Portsmouth for home field advantage. You know the Trojans will play their guts out, and what better mascot to have in a potential trap game than the Trojans, eh? Anyway, I digress. Special Teams play could have a big impact on this game. If the Pirates give up a kic...