Steubenville Central overcame a first half deficit to defeat Zanesville Rosecrans 8-7 on the road in a game played in heavy rain. The start of the game was delayed for more than an hour due to lightning strikes as well as another stoppage in the middle of the contest. Rosecrans took the lead 7-0 midway in the first quarter, a score that held at intermission. The Crusaders pushed ahead late in the third period on a three yard run by Tommy Pergi and a Peyton Rauch run for the two-point conversion. Central improves to 2-1 and travels to Ashtabula next Saturday afternoon to take on St. John.

Steubenville Central lost to Strasburg 34-19 on the road Friday evening. The Tigers began the scoring with a TD on the opening drive after a successful fake punt. After a Crusader interception, they scored again to open a 14-0 lead. Central got on the board with a one-yard run by Jimmy Hernon. After Strasburg answered, Hernon sprinted 80 yards to close the first half scoring at 21-12. Central marched down the field to open the third quarter after a long Tommy Pergi kickoff return, with Hernon again crossing the end zone, this time from three yards out, to close the margin to 21-19. Strasburg pulled away with two more touchdowns. Central drops to 1-1 and travels to Zanesville to take on Rosecrans next Friday.

Steubenville Catholic Central opened the 2024 season with a 20-6 victory over Wellsville at Harding Stadium Saturday evening. The Crusaders took the opening kickoff and marched down the field, converting on a 3 yard run by Jimmy Herndon. The extra point was wide. Central threatened again after a Tiger failed fake punt gave the ball to the hosts at the Wellsville 26 yard line, but they were forced to punt. Wellsville tied the game at 6 midway through the second period. The Crusaders got on the board again right before halftime, on an 11 yard pass from Matthew Sprochi to Zach Bryan following a pass interference penalty. Peyton Rauch made the kick, pushing the lead to 13-6 at the intermission. Wellsville appeared ready to close the margin after a 66 yard run placed the ball inside the Central 10, but they failed on a fourth down try. On the next play, Herndon sprinted down the sidelines 95 yards to put the game away. Central improves to 1-0 and travels to Strasburg next Friday.