Storied Rivals Podcast Network

The West Muskingum Tornadoes (4-1) travel to the Maysville Athletic Complex to battle the Maysville Panthers (2-3).

Maysville HC Craig Clarke feels his team's chemistry is finally starting to come together. QB Mat Harper is improving as a signal caller, and Wesley Armstead is the Panthers' premiere offensive weapon, tallying 113 total yards and a rushing touchdown against the Crooksville Ceramics (3-2) last week.

West Muskingum HC Nate Brownrigg talks getting the program's first win in 13 years against the Philo Electrics (4-1), his alma mater. Rashid Sesay drives the train offensively, rushing for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 5.

The Generals and Muskies are 4-0 entering week 5.

Sheridan HC Paul Culver III shares the most impressive thing about his squad through four games and talks about defending QB Noah Winland and John Glenn's spread offense.

John Glenn HC Matt Edwards believes his offensive line is finally starting to gel as a unit, is pleased by Winland's improved decision-making and consistency playing QB, and talks about defending Sheridan's playmakers.

Granville (3-0) and Heath (2-1) start LCL play in Week 4. Blue Aces HC Wes Schroeder talks about his DOMINANT defense allowing only 8 points through three games, improving his run defense that gives up 197 YPG, and the gameplan for Heath's potent offense.

Bulldogs HC Tim Ward talks about his high confidence in QB Brayden Bayles after throwing 4 INT in a 38-25 loss to Norwayne, establishing the run game, and preparing for Granville's playmakers Beckett Long, Dante Varrasso, and Kyle Kirby.

HC Ray Leek and the Cambridge Bobcats look to rebound in week 2 following a 35-25 loss to Indian Creek where they allowed 339 yards rushing. Leek evaluates sophomore QB Garrett Carpenter's first career start (277 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs) and talks getting out of the gate quicker to start games.

John Glenn starts the season 1-0 for the second time in 9 years after shutting out Circleville, 28-0. HC Matt Edwards talks opening the season with a road win, how that momentum carries into two consecutive home games, and improving timing between senior QB Noah Winland and his receivers to limit turnovers.

FOOTBALL IS BACK! West Muskingum's Nate Brownrigg talks community hype going into a new season, Lakewood's John Poulnott addresses opening the year on the road, Meadowbrook's Steve Norman talks new turf and how to stop the Wing-T offense, and Maysville's Craig Clarke shares how his week 1 prep has changed over 36 years!

Maysville Panthers Head Football Coach Craig Clarke talks new turf at the Maysville Athletic Complex, a QB battle between Todd Saxton and Matthew Harper, the Wing-T offense and why it's still successful, and the MVL landscape.

Lakewood Lancers Head Football Coach John Poulnott compares coaching football in North Carolina to Ohio. He talks player recruitment and retention, coaching his son during all four years of high school, the Muskingum Valley-Licking County All-Star Game, and spotlights players to watch for the Lancers in 2023.

New Albany Eagles Head Football Coach Brian Finn talks prep for week 1 against Marysville, coaching at New Albany for almost 25 years, fans playing "armchair quarterback" or "armchair coach," the New Albany Special Olympics, and highlights returning Eagles who will try to help lead the team back to round 4 of the OHSAA Division I Football Playoffs.

Zanesville Blue Devils Head Football Coach TJ Langermeier talks taking over the program from the highly successful, highly respected Chad Grandstaff, coaching experiences at Capital University, Upper Arlington, and Amanda Clearcreek, athletes playing multiple sports, and previews Zanesville Football!

Dublin Scioto Head Football Coach Alex Place enters his first year leading the Irish after serving as an assistant for 12 years under OCC legend Karl Johnson.

Place shares memories working with Johnson, along with Johnson's new obsession with pickleball.

He talks running an up-tempo style of offense, practicing late game/situational football, and previews the squad for 2023.