State Semi Finals: Wheelersburg 15 Middletown Madison 10

[yabbadabbadoo]

When it is all said and done, if this Burg team brings home the gold trophy, it won't matter about history or any other team. Burg would be a state champion in football. That should be enough. Just to get as far as they have, that should be enough. These kids have brought a whole area together. They are champions in my book. Just to go on Friday night and watch a great bunch of kids represent their school, community and area. That's what it is all about. I don't believe they are done. They are just getting started on the third phase of the season, state. Go Burg!

Well said!! The only way we can get any respect here in Southern Ohio is to earn it and you only way you earn it is to take care of business on the field and show them up North you belong!!!

Represent Burg and show them you belong.

[Burg_Grad_77]

Just checked the extended forecast and it's about like last Friday. Clear and just below 40 at game time.

[fireball]

good luck to the burg keep it going

[Paladin]

I think Burg takes this one, but don't think it will be a runaway game. These guys are better than most think.

[mikepike]

Article from Journal-News from the Madison area...

Prep football: Wheelersburg, a trip to Chillicothe up next for Madison

Rick Cassano Staff Writer
11:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 Journal-News Sports

The Division V Final Four almost matches the top of the final Associated Press regular-season football poll.

Almost.

Madison High School is the party crasher as the Mohawks (11-2) were unranked heading into their first playoff competition, but they’ll face third-ranked Wheelersburg (13-0) in a state semifinal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Herrnstein Field in Chillicothe.

No. 1 Pemberville Eastwood (13-0) and No. 2 Canfield South Range (13-0) will meet in Friday’s other semifinal at Strongsville’s Pat Catan Stadium, with the state championship game set for Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Nov. 30 (7:30 p.m.) or Dec. 1 (10 a.m., 3 p.m. or 8 p.m.).

Wheelersburg, located about nine miles east of Portsmouth on the Ohio River, is a perennial state contender that’s 33-27 in 29 trips to the playoffs. Madison is 3-0 in postseason competition over the last three weekends.

The Pirates captured the Division IV state title in 1989, but they are 1-5 in state semifinal games. Those results are as follows:

• 1981 — Division IV, lost to Nelsonville-York 14-0

• 1989 — Division IV, beat Versailles 15-7 (then defeated Warren John F. Kennedy 14-7 for the championship)

• 1991 — Division IV, lost to Springfield Catholic Central 28-13

• 1994 — Division IV, lost to Valley View 24-7

• 1998 — Division V, lost to Versailles 14-7

• 2015 — Division V, lost to Coldwater 36-6

Friday’s game will be Wheelersburg’s third straight contest at Herrnstein Field. The Pirates opened the postseason with a home win over Columbus Ready (34-0), then topped Columbus Academy (35-16) and Johnstown-Monroe (34-7) at Chillicothe.

According to MapQuest, it’s a 56.3-mile trip from Wheelersburg High School to Herrnstein Field. Madison will be traveling 90.5 miles.

Ticket information: Presale tickets will be available in Madison’s fieldhouse community room from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday.

All presale tickets are $8, and all tickets at the gate will be $10. Local fans are encouraged to buy presale tickets as Madison will receive a portion of that money.

Sounds like they are crying about the games location! Hahaha awe!! That extra 30 minutes both ways for them will do em some good! Have a whole hour to think about the a** whooping they’re about to receive! Haha

At least they waited until AFTER the location was announced. I’ve read posts in the past where Wheelersburg fans have complained about the location BEFORE they were announced.

[yabbadabbadoo]

Article from Journal-News from the Madison area...

Prep football: Wheelersburg, a trip to Chillicothe up next for Madison

Rick Cassano Staff Writer
11:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 Journal-News Sports

The Division V Final Four almost matches the top of the final Associated Press regular-season football poll.

Almost.

Madison High School is the party crasher as the Mohawks (11-2) were unranked heading into their first playoff competition, but they’ll face third-ranked Wheelersburg (13-0) in a state semifinal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Herrnstein Field in Chillicothe.

No. 1 Pemberville Eastwood (13-0) and No. 2 Canfield South Range (13-0) will meet in Friday’s other semifinal at Strongsville’s Pat Catan Stadium, with the state championship game set for Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Nov. 30 (7:30 p.m.) or Dec. 1 (10 a.m., 3 p.m. or 8 p.m.).

Wheelersburg, located about nine miles east of Portsmouth on the Ohio River, is a perennial state contender that’s 33-27 in 29 trips to the playoffs. Madison is 3-0 in postseason competition over the last three weekends.

The Pirates captured the Division IV state title in 1989, but they are 1-5 in state semifinal games. Those results are as follows:

• 1981 — Division IV, lost to Nelsonville-York 14-0

• 1989 — Division IV, beat Versailles 15-7 (then defeated Warren John F. Kennedy 14-7 for the championship)

• 1991 — Division IV, lost to Springfield Catholic Central 28-13

• 1994 — Division IV, lost to Valley View 24-7

• 1998 — Division V, lost to Versailles 14-7

• 2015 — Division V, lost to Coldwater 36-6

Friday’s game will be Wheelersburg’s third straight contest at Herrnstein Field. The Pirates opened the postseason with a home win over Columbus Ready (34-0), then topped Columbus Academy (35-16) and Johnstown-Monroe (34-7) at Chillicothe.

According to MapQuest, it’s a 56.3-mile trip from Wheelersburg High School to Herrnstein Field. Madison will be traveling 90.5 miles.

Ticket information: Presale tickets will be available in Madison’s fieldhouse community room from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday.

All presale tickets are $8, and all tickets at the gate will be $10. Local fans are encouraged to buy presale tickets as Madison will receive a portion of that money.

Sounds like they are crying about the games location! Hahaha awe!! That extra 30 minutes both ways for them will do em some good! Have a whole hour to think about the a** whooping they’re about to receive! Haha

At least they waited until AFTER the location was announced. I’ve read posts in the past where Wheelersburg fans have complained about the location BEFORE they were announced.

Because we as Burg fans knew we were going to get screwed but the true Burg fans don’t care where the game is played. Hell schedule it st their home field just give us the home side. Lol

[Jolly P(irate)]

Article from Journal-News from the Madison area...

Prep football: Wheelersburg, a trip to Chillicothe up next for Madison

Rick Cassano Staff Writer
11:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 Journal-News Sports

The Division V Final Four almost matches the top of the final Associated Press regular-season football poll.

Almost.

Madison High School is the party crasher as the Mohawks (11-2) were unranked heading into their first playoff competition, but they’ll face third-ranked Wheelersburg (13-0) in a state semifinal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Herrnstein Field in Chillicothe.

No. 1 Pemberville Eastwood (13-0) and No. 2 Canfield South Range (13-0) will meet in Friday’s other semifinal at Strongsville’s Pat Catan Stadium, with the state championship game set for Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Nov. 30 (7:30 p.m.) or Dec. 1 (10 a.m., 3 p.m. or 8 p.m.).

Wheelersburg, located about nine miles east of Portsmouth on the Ohio River, is a perennial state contender that’s 33-27 in 29 trips to the playoffs. Madison is 3-0 in postseason competition over the last three weekends.

The Pirates captured the Division IV state title in 1989, but they are 1-5 in state semifinal games. Those results are as follows:

• 1981 — Division IV, lost to Nelsonville-York 14-0

• 1989 — Division IV, beat Versailles 15-7 (then defeated Warren John F. Kennedy 14-7 for the championship)

• 1991 — Division IV, lost to Springfield Catholic Central 28-13

• 1994 — Division IV, lost to Valley View 24-7

• 1998 — Division V, lost to Versailles 14-7

• 2015 — Division V, lost to Coldwater 36-6

Friday’s game will be Wheelersburg’s third straight contest at Herrnstein Field. The Pirates opened the postseason with a home win over Columbus Ready (34-0), then topped Columbus Academy (35-16) and Johnstown-Monroe (34-7) at Chillicothe.

According to MapQuest, it’s a 56.3-mile trip from Wheelersburg High School to Herrnstein Field. Madison will be traveling 90.5 miles.

Ticket information: Presale tickets will be available in Madison’s fieldhouse community room from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday.

All presale tickets are $8, and all tickets at the gate will be $10. Local fans are encouraged to buy presale tickets as Madison will receive a portion of that money.

Sounds like they are crying about the games location! Hahaha awe!! That extra 30 minutes both ways for them will do em some good! Have a whole hour to think about the a** whooping they’re about to receive! Haha

At least they waited until AFTER the location was announced. I’ve read posts in the past where Wheelersburg fans have complained about the location BEFORE they were announced.

Can’t say you’re wrong about that. Lmao.

[Da_Burg]

I think Burg takes this one, but don't think it will be a runaway game. These guys are better than most think.

The same was said about Johnstown Monroe.
Our team and staff will prepare well and be ready once again!
Go Burg!

[NY BUCKS]

Good luck burg
Hopefully we see yall up North. .

[piratepride86]

When it is all said and done, if this Burg team brings home the gold trophy, it won't matter about history or any other team. Burg would be a state champion in football. That should be enough. Just to get as far as they have, that should be enough. These kids have brought a whole area together. They are champions in my book. Just to go on Friday night and watch a great bunch of kids represent their school, community and area. That's what it is all about. I don't believe they are done. They are just getting started on the third phase of the season, state. Go Burg!

Preach on Brother
These kids are awsome

[BurgGrad6]

https://youtu.be/HkNFZRggGko

Get off our field!! Hahah

[Jolly P(irate)]

If anybody is interested.
http://www.yappi.com/forums/showthread. ... 169&page=4

[#ReachHigher]

Good luck burg
Hopefully we see yall up North. .

[#ReachHigher]

Good luck burg
Hopefully we see yall up North. .

Thank you. Congrats on your regional championship as well and best of luck to you this Friday

[Burg94]

Some people just love hating Burg but we are used to it. That is why winning every single regular season game in 3 years is admorable...we get everyone's best. Hope SEO supports us and does not downgrade our season. I was first in line to see Valley with Keller, Yates etc. and West against Kenton even though we were practicing dribbling and the 2-3 zone. I for one fully support any local team facing the rest of the state. Sad that some forbid to. I will be at Disney friday, so please win so I can make the trek up north the following week.

At least there is common sense support from Pike, Gallia, Ross, Licking, Pickaway, Adams, and Jackson counties...don't need the praise from Scioto and Lawrence to make us feel better! Compare all you want! We may not beat the 72' Dolphins but we are pretty darn good. Go Burg!!

[#ReachHigher]

Let’s raise that Jolly Roger this Friday Burg fans. #GoBurg #ReachHigher

[#ReachHigher]

I think Burg takes this one, but don't think it will be a runaway game. These guys are better than most think.

The same was said about Johnstown Monroe.
Our team and staff will prepare well and be ready once again!
Go Burg!

Burg is -27 #ReachHigher

[Da_Burg]

I think Burg takes this one, but don't think it will be a runaway game. These guys are better than most think.

The same was said about Johnstown Monroe.
Our team and staff will prepare well and be ready once again!
Go Burg!

Burg is -27 #ReachHigher

I like it! You know I’d prefer -30 though

[#ReachHigher]

The same was said about Johnstown Monroe.
Our team and staff will prepare well and be ready once again!
Go Burg!

Burg is -27 #ReachHigher

I like it! You know I’d prefer -30 though

This team is legit! -27 in a state semifinal #NASTY!!!

[Da_Burg]

In all seriousness, We are undefeated against Mohawks!
I see it staying that way.

We need 14 Svt back or something, it’s Monday and we only have 5 pages?