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Athens Football: Bulldogs take on Wellston in TVC-Ohio showdown for first place

A TVC-Ohio show down is set for this Friday.

Athens Football: Bulldogs look to bounce back against Meigs

Athens looks to get back in the win column against Meigs.

Athens Football: It's the conference championship or bust for the bulldogs

With a playoff spot still unsecured, the only thing that matters to the Bulldogs is a conference championship. ...

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Athens residents packed inside Cat's Corner on Saturday in anticipation of Joe Burrow winning the Heisman trophy.

Athens celebrates as Joe Burrow wins the Heisman

Former Athens High School football star Joe Burrows won the Heisman Trophy.

Bulldogs wide receiver Nate Trainer (No. 8) catches the ball and faces off Nelsonville-York's WR Austin Thrapp (No. 1) in a home game hosted by Athens High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019.

Athens Football: Bulldogs lose 35-28 to Nelsonville-York in season finale

The Bulldogs’ season came to an end as they bid farewell to their seniors.

Athens quarterback Landon Wheatley (#18) continues on as Brayden Markins (#13) tackles Logan wide receiver Colten Castle (#9) to the ground at the Athens High School home football game against The Logan Chieftains in Athens, Ohio on Oct. 4, 2019.

Athens Football: Bulldogs take on rival Nelsonville-York with outright TVC-Ohio title on the line

The Bulldogs clinched a share of the conference title last week. Now, they want the whole thing.

Athens quarterback Landon Wheatley (#18) continues on as wide receiver Brayden Markins (#13) tackles Logan wide receiver Colten Castle (#9) to the ground at the Athens High School home football game against the Logan Chieftains in Athens, Ohio on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Athens Football: Bulldogs offense has a big night against River Valley

The Athens offense had an explosive night to secure a share of the TVC-Ohio Championship.

Nate Trainer, Running-back, runs the ball in the Athens High School Homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Athens Football: Nate Trainer sets new team record, helps Bulldogs clinch share of TVC-Ohio crown

Athens continues to reach new highs, from overall dominance to new team records.

Evan Adams, (no. 21) of Athens High School, goes to complete a run in the late stages of the game against Parkersburg South. Adams had four touchdowns on the night and was the main contributor to the Bulldogs' 26-16 victory over the Parkersburg South Patriots. (FILE)

Athens Football: Bulldogs look to continue TVC-Ohio dominance against River Valley

The Bulldogs look to beat a team at the bottom of the standings to stay on top.

Arthens Wide Receiver Braeden Halbert (No. 9) catching the Ball against Wellston. The Bulldogs won 34-18 on Oct. 18, 2019.

Athens Football: Athens holds top spot in conference after win over Wellston

Athens took first place in the TVC-Ohio after 34-18 victory against Wellston.

Athens quarterback Landon Wheatley (#18) continues on as Brayden Markins (#13) tackles Logan wide receiver Colten Castle (#9) to the ground at the Athens High School home football game against The Logan Chieftains in Athens, Ohio on Oct. 4, 2019.

Athens Football: Bulldogs take on Wellston in TVC-Ohio showdown for first place

A TVC-Ohio show down is set for this Friday.

Athens quarterback Landon Wheatley (#18) continues on as Brayden Markins (#13) tackles Logan wide receiver Colten Castle (#9) to the ground at the Athens High School home football game against The Logan Chieftains in Athens, Ohio on Oct. 4, 2019.

Athens Football: Bulldogs look to bounce back against Meigs

Athens looks to get back in the win column against Meigs.

The Athens Bulldogs run out onto the field to face the Parkersburg South (West Virginia) Patriots. The Bulldogs would pull away late in the foruth quarter to win the game 26-16. (File)

Athens Football: Bulldogs take on Logan in non-conference matchup

Athens looks to continue its win streak this Friday against Logan.

Athens WR Joe Eaton runs the ball after a catch, just out of the reach of Vinton defender Lincoln Hayes (#10) on Sept. 21.

Athens Football: Bulldogs win late-game thriller vs Vikings

The Bulldogs survived a back-and-forth battle on the road against the Vikings.

Evan Adams, (no. 21) of Athens High School, throws a stiff arm while completing a run against the Parkersburg South Patriots. Adams had a career night with four touchdowns and was untouchable as the Bulldogs pulled out a 26-16 victory over the Patriots.

Athens Football: Bulldogs look for second win against Vinton County

The Bulldogs will take on Vinton County this Friday.

Nate Trainer, Running-back, runs the ball in the Athens High School Homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Athens Football: Joey Moore, Athens earn first win of the season

Behind Joey Moore’s three touchdown game, Athens won its first game of the season.

Evan Adams, (no. 21) of Athens High School, goes to complete a run in the late stages of the game against Parkersburg South. Adams had four touchdowns on the night and was the main contributor to the Bulldogs' 26-16 victory over the Parkersburg South Patriots. (FILE)

Athens Football: Bulldogs open TVC-Ohio play against Alexander

The Athens Bulldogs are set to begin TVC-Ohio play against undefeated Alexander.

Evan Adams, (no. 21) of Athens High School, goes to complete a run in the late stages of the game against Parkersburg South. Adams had four touchdowns on the night and was the main contributor to the Bulldogs' 26-16 victory over the Parkersburg South Patriots. (FILE)

Athens Football: Bulldogs drop third straight game in loss to Parkersburg South

The Athens Bulldogs lost 42-20 to Parkersburg South.

Athens Bulldogs quarterback Joey Moore (#14) gets sacked by Wyatt Crabtree (#8) of the Waverly Tigers during the Bulldogs' Friday night game in Waverly, Ohio. The Bulldogs lost the game, 30-27.

Athens Football: Bulldogs aim for first win of 2019 against Parkersburg

The Athens Bulldogs are set to take on the Parkersburg South Patriots this Friday.

Gage Penrod, (No. 54) of Athens High School, mentally prepares himself before the second half. Penrod's perfomance on defense would assist the Bulldogs as they would go onto win 26-16 against the Parkersburg South Patriots.

Athens Football: Bulldogs lose 31-26 in home opener

The Bulldogs’ late-game surge wasn’t enough to secure a win over the Ironmen.

The Athens Bulldogs run out onto the field to face the Parkersburg South (West Virginia) Patriots.

Athens Football: Previewing Athens vs. Jackson

The Bulldogs will play their first home game Friday against the Ironmen.

Athens Bulldogs quarterback Joey Moore (#14) gets sacked by Wyatt Crabtree (#8) of the Waverly Tigers during the Bulldogs' Friday night game in Waverly, Ohio. The Bulldogs lost the game, 30-27.

Athens Football: Bulldogs come up short on the road against Waverly

Athens lost its first game of the season 30-27.