Halftime Highlights
There's More to the Game Than Just the Game
October 7, 2009
Ohio Valley football fans recognize that there's more to a football game than just watching two teams slug it out on the field. Our Halftime Highlights special section looks at the fans, the rivalries, cheerleaders, bands, flag corps, booster organizations, officials, statisticians - and school spirit. We think you'll enjoy our look behind the scenes.
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Magnolia H.S. Gets New Band Director On Short Notice
October 7, 2009
When former Magnolia High football coach Dave Cisar stepped onto the field this year, he was wearing a different hat. » Full Story
the bands
October 7, 2009
Kathy Howell wants people to encourage not discourage children from joining and enjoying the band in the Martins Ferry school district. » Full Story
the boosters
October 7, 2009
Before a football cleat makes the first impression on the field or a cheerleader lifts a pom pom into the air, there are some very caring people devoted to giving student athletes what they need to... » Full Story
the cheerleaders & flag corps
October 7, 2009
For cheerleaders and flag corps members, the phrase “bring it on” is more for themselves than other squads. » Full Story
the fans
October 7, 2009
High school students like to show their true colors — whether they’re red, white and blue; maroon and gold; or green and gold. » Full Story
the officials
October 7, 2009
Tom Bechtel has spent the past 31 years making questionable decisions.
His decisions can be pleasing to one-half of the people involved and very annoying to the other half. » Full Story
There's More to the Game Than Just the Game
October 7, 2009
Ohio Valley football fans recognize that there's more to a football game than just watching two teams slug it out on the field. » Full Story









