JACKSON — Geology is the study of pressure and time. And one could say the Saint Joseph Flyers know a thing or two about pressure and time. After enduring immense pressure on the defensive end, Saint Joseph struck at the right time on Jack Whaley's game-winning goal in overtime to help the Flyers upset the South Webster Jeeps 2-1 in the Division 5 district semifinals on Tuesday. "There was a lot riding on this game and our kids rose to the occasion and made the plays when the

PROCTORVILLE — With his team trailing their arch-rivals at halftime, coach Ron Wooten didn’t deliver a fire and brimstone speech. He just told them it was gut check time. The self-introspective proved to be the key as the Fairland Dragons came out inspired in the second half and beat the Chesapeake Panthers 25-21 in the regular season finale. Wooten felt his team played a lackluster first half with too many penalties and failed to control their composure. But the second half

WEST PORTSMOUTH — A Week 10 showdown with cross county rival Portsmouth West brought a hard-hitting, physical challenge to a battle-tested Wheelersburg team that had seen plenty of ups and downs this season. In the end, Wheelersburg's defense rose to the challenge to keep West's rushing attack in check, and the offensive produced explosive plays at opportune times to give the Pirates a 31-13 win on Friday night and claim the Southern Ohio Conference championship. "When you pl