Week 4: Gallia Academy (0-3) @ Portsmouth (2-1)

[BuckeyeBlood]

Gallia has been pretty bad through the first 3 weeks. Portsmouth coming off their first loss to a good Greenup team. Do the Blue Devils get in the win column for the first time this year or do the Trojans pick up their first OVC win of the season?

[GalliaGrad78]

As much as I hate to say it, I think Devils fall to 0-3 this week. Highlight will be dinner at The Ribber.

[GAHS7481]

You mean 0-4. I agree

[MisterGalliaGuy2016]

Somewhat unrelated, but does anyone know how the Jr High and JV teams are doing so far? Numbers?

As far as this game goes, Devils will score some points, but Portsmouth probably takes it at home.

[Beergogglebluez]

Portsmouth wins fairly easy. Gallia is not good this year. But if Gallia can pass they have a chance. Greenup exposed Trojans pass game but I think Portsmouth by 21 or more.

[MisterGalliaGuy2016]

Portsmouth wins fairly easy. Gallia is not good this year. But if Gallia can pass they have a chance. Greenup exposed Trojans pass game but I think Portsmouth by 21 or more.

The QB can sling it and it's looking like the passing game is slowly coming together. Could be a high scoring game.

[GalliaGrad78]

You mean 0-4. I agree

Yes, forgot the unforgettable loss to Meigs.

[VetteMan]

The Blue Devils are off to a terrible start so far this season. Do they want to be a player in the OVC this season? I think that maybe they are starting to play a little better. The Trojans ran into a pretty good team this past weekend in Greenup. Not only do the Trojans have the home field advantage, I think they will be too much for the Blue Devils.

[packers80]

PHS big

[PTrojan59]

I know Gallia is down this year, but Portsmouth can’t take them lightly. The Trojans have not fared well against GA most seasons. This is the opportunity to give them a little taste of their own medicine so to speak. Portsmouth hasn’t beat Gallia since 2016. They’ve lost several close games, 3 point OT loss, a 2 point controversial game a few years back in Portsmouth. They’ve also been blown out a few times, like last year when they gave up 50. It would be nice to finally get not only a win but a convincing win over the Blue Devils. Go Trojans!

[MisterGalliaGuy2016]

I know Gallia is down this year, but Portsmouth can’t take them lightly. The Trojans have not fared well against GA most seasons. This is the opportunity to give them a little taste of their own medicine so to speak. Portsmouth hasn’t beat Gallia since 2016. They’ve lost several close games, 3 point OT loss, a 2 point controversial game a few years back in Portsmouth. They’ve also been blown out a few times, like last year when they gave up 50. It would be nice to finally get not only a win but a convincing win over the Blue Devils. Go Trojans!

Long time river rivalry. You have the all time history between Portsmouth and GA? Been a long time since I've seen anything in the way of older GA history. Not since Jottings was still here with us.

[portsmouth_98]

Gallia has the all time lead 23-11-1 . Since 2000 Gallia has a 15-3 lead, it's a pretty one sided series in modern times.
1915 Portsmouth 26-0
1915 Portsmouth 26-0
1916 Gallia 3-0
1917 13-13 Tie
1922 Gallia 13-7
1927 Portsmouth 31-7
1969 Portsmouth 22-20
1971 Gallia 12-6
1972 Gallia 6-0
1982 Portsmouth 9-7
1985 Gallia 26-8
1990 Portsmouth 31-27
1991 Portsmouth 20-7
1992 Portsmouth 26-7
1993 Gallia 27-14
1994 Gallia 26-6
1995 Gallia 41-20
2002 Gallia 28-12
2003 Gallia 28-27
2006 Gallia 27-20
2007 Portsmouth 40-10
2008 Gallia 7-0
2009 Portsmouth 24-21
2010 Gallia 63-20
2011 Gallia 10-7
2012 Gallia 49-21
2013 Gallia 55-49
2014 Gallia 24-15
2016 Portsmouth 42-7
2017 Gallia 36-35
2018 Gallia 34-7
2019 Gallia 45-28
2020 Gallia 18-12
2022 Gallia 36-34
2023 Gallia 50-18

[Moses Guthrie]

Gallia has the all time lead 23-11-1 . Since 2000 Gallia has a 15-3 lead, it's a pretty one sided series in modern times.
1915 Portsmouth 26-0
1915 Portsmouth 26-0
1916 Gallia 3-0
1917 13-13 Tie
1922 Gallia 13-7
1927 Portsmouth 31-7
1969 Portsmouth 22-20
1971 Gallia 12-6
1972 Gallia 6-0
1982 Portsmouth 9-7
1985 Gallia 26-8
1990 Portsmouth 31-27
1991 Portsmouth 20-7
1992 Portsmouth 26-7
1993 Gallia 27-14
1994 Gallia 26-6
1995 Gallia 41-20
2002 Gallia 28-12
2003 Gallia 28-27
2006 Gallia 27-20
2007 Portsmouth 40-10
2008 Gallia 7-0
2009 Portsmouth 24-21
2010 Gallia 63-20
2011 Gallia 10-7
2012 Gallia 49-21
2013 Gallia 55-49
2014 Gallia 24-15
2016 Portsmouth 42-7
2017 Gallia 36-35
2018 Gallia 34-7
2019 Gallia 45-28
2020 Gallia 18-12
2022 Gallia 36-34
2023 Gallia 50-18

If I remember correctly Gallia played the “Harbaugh” card in ‘21.
Pulled out all the stops to keep the Trojans from getting in the Win column.

[trojandave]

Good info, portsmouth98.......I always like historical records, and it's quite evident that Gallia has dominated us. This should be the year to notch another win, but we have to rebound from the loss to Greenup.

I remember standing on the levee at Spartan Stadium in 1971, watching the Blue Devils beat the Trojans 12-6. I believe our coach was Paul Mentis.

Gallia also beat our 2002 playoff team at Spartan Stadium in the regular season.

Last year was a nightmare.......it was 30-0 GAHS after the 1st quarter.

[Capbacker]

Portsmouth wins fairly easy. Gallia is not good this year. But if Gallia can pass they have a chance. Greenup exposed Trojans pass game but I think Portsmouth by 21 or more.

The QB can sling it and it's looking like the passing game is slowly coming together. Could be a high scoring game.

He’s slinging it alright.
Too bad his families Facebook page is going to cost him looks at the college level. Kid has a great head in his shoulders though.

[Rza1]

Gallia has the all time lead 23-11-1 . Since 2000 Gallia has a 15-3 lead, it's a pretty one sided series in modern times.
1915 Portsmouth 26-0
1915 Portsmouth 26-0
1916 Gallia 3-0
1917 13-13 Tie
1922 Gallia 13-7
1927 Portsmouth 31-7
1969 Portsmouth 22-20
1971 Gallia 12-6
1972 Gallia 6-0
1982 Portsmouth 9-7
1985 Gallia 26-8
1990 Portsmouth 31-27
1991 Portsmouth 20-7
1992 Portsmouth 26-7
1993 Gallia 27-14
1994 Gallia 26-6
1995 Gallia 41-20
2002 Gallia 28-12
2003 Gallia 28-27
2006 Gallia 27-20
2007 Portsmouth 40-10
2008 Gallia 7-0
2009 Portsmouth 24-21
2010 Gallia 63-20
2011 Gallia 10-7
2012 Gallia 49-21
2013 Gallia 55-49
2014 Gallia 24-15
2016 Portsmouth 42-7
2017 Gallia 36-35
2018 Gallia 34-7
2019 Gallia 45-28
2020 Gallia 18-12
2022 Gallia 36-34
2023 Gallia 50-18

Also love the historical information... and this is a serious question.... how long would it have taken to get a team from gallia to portsmouth or vice versa....in 1915...?? Horse and buggy? Did they take the river? What is it about 100 miles? Would love to hear that story..

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[JChipwood]

Good luck Devils!! Different look tonight. Give em he!! 5!!

[portsmouth_98]

Gallia has the all time lead 23-11-1 . Since 2000 Gallia has a 15-3 lead, it's a pretty one sided series in modern times.
1915 Portsmouth 26-0
1915 Portsmouth 26-0
1916 Gallia 3-0
1917 13-13 Tie
1922 Gallia 13-7
1927 Portsmouth 31-7
1969 Portsmouth 22-20
1971 Gallia 12-6
1972 Gallia 6-0
1982 Portsmouth 9-7
1985 Gallia 26-8
1990 Portsmouth 31-27
1991 Portsmouth 20-7
1992 Portsmouth 26-7
1993 Gallia 27-14
1994 Gallia 26-6
1995 Gallia 41-20
2002 Gallia 28-12
2003 Gallia 28-27
2006 Gallia 27-20
2007 Portsmouth 40-10
2008 Gallia 7-0
2009 Portsmouth 24-21
2010 Gallia 63-20
2011 Gallia 10-7
2012 Gallia 49-21
2013 Gallia 55-49
2014 Gallia 24-15
2016 Portsmouth 42-7
2017 Gallia 36-35
2018 Gallia 34-7
2019 Gallia 45-28
2020 Gallia 18-12
2022 Gallia 36-34
2023 Gallia 50-18

Also love the historical information... and this is a serious question.... how long would it have taken to get a team from gallia to portsmouth or vice versa....in 1915...?? Horse and buggy? Did they take the river? What is it about 100 miles? Would love to hear that story..

It's possible they took a boat but I would guess they took a train. Railways were much more abundant in those days. It's also only 42 miles by modern road so I'd say a train ride wouldn't be much longer than an hour or two.

[MisterGalliaGuy2016]

Portsmouth 40
GA 0

4:05 Q2