Valley and Piketon prepare for unbeaten matchup in week three

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

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Valley and Piketon remain unbeaten entering their week three matchup on Friday in Piketon. Both teams currently hold 2-0 records in OHSAA division play. Valley arrives following a 30-24 road win against Baltimore Liberty Union, where senior quarterback Braxten Conaway contributed three passing touchdowns. Head coach Nolan Crabtree noted the team continues to refine its execution while navigating a shoulder injury to linebacker Blake Lundy. Piketon, led by head coach Tyler Gullion, maintains an undefeated start after securing shutout victories over Northwest and Wellston. The upcoming rivalry contest pits two programs separated by 16 miles against one another for their third game of the 2026 regular season.

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  • Valley and Piketon both enter their Friday contest with 2-0 records.
  • Valley senior quarterback Braxten Conaway threw three touchdown passes in a week two win.
  • Piketon opened its season with wins over Northwest and Wellston.
  • The game will be played at Piketon on Friday evening.
  • Valley is currently managing the absence of linebacker Blake Lundy due to a shoulder injury.
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Through two weekends of regular season football, two of Scioto County's four OHSAA Division VI members are unbeaten. One of those will put its unblemished mark to the test against another as Valley and Piketon clash in a battle of two 2-0 units who sit 16 miles apart from one another. The rivalry bout takes place Friday evening in Piketon. For Valley head coach Nolan Crabtree, the contest will ...

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