Week 3 Results & the Rivalry Week Preview
Blanchester delivered the headline result of Week 3, a 36-26 win at Middletown Madison that was the Wildcats' first victory over Madison since 1981. Clinton-Massie and Wilmington both came up short on the road, and East Clinton's second-half comeback fell just short in Lancaster. Now the biggest matchup of the county season is here: Clinton-Massie travels to Blanchester this Friday, September 11.
Week 3 had one clear story: Blanchester's historic win in Madison. The Wildcats improved to 2-1 and became the talk of the county, while Clinton-Massie ran into a tough Tri-Valley outfit, Wilmington hit the road to Cincinnati and came up short, and East Clinton fought hard but stayed winless. The season is a month in, and Friday night football now enters its most anticipated chapter, a county rivalry showdown.
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Week 3 Scoreboard: A Historic Win Headlines the Slate
Blanchester 36, Middletown Madison 26
Away • Friday, Sept 4
Blanchester earned the county's only victory of the night, and it was a historic one: the first win over Madison since 1981. The Wildcats led 20-7, saw the game tied at 20-20, then pulled away behind Adeson Baker's 68-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. The running game was the difference all night, and the Athletic Boosters of Blanchester celebrated with a team that is now 2-1. (Source: Wilmington News Journal)
Tri-Valley 57, Clinton-Massie 28
Home at Jack Anderson Stadium • Friday, Sept 4
The Falcons hosted Tri-Valley in their September home opener and came up short in a 57-28 final. It was a tough night against a high-powered opponent, and the Clinton-Massie Athletics Boosters now look ahead to a huge road test at Blanchester this Friday in what should be one of the best county matchups of the year. (Source: Wilmington News Journal)
Mt. Healthy 36, Wilmington 27
Away • Friday, Sept 4
Wilmington fell to 1-2 after Mt. Healthy piled up 536 total yards at the Owls' field in northern Cincinnati. The Hurricane kept fighting and put up 27 points on the road but could not slow the Owls' offense. The Wilmington Hurricane Boosters Association now has a quiet week ahead, with the team on a bye this Friday before hosting Chillicothe on September 18. (Source: Wilmington News Journal)
Fairfield Christian 25, East Clinton 16
Away in Lancaster • Friday, Sept 4
East Clinton's second-half comeback came up short in Lancaster, and the Astros dropped to 0-3 on the season despite a strong late push. The East Clinton Athletic Boosters, under president Lynette Gulley, continue organizing volunteer support and fundraising as the team looks to turn things around at home this Friday against Greenfield McClain. (Source: Wilmington News Journal)
Friday Night Preview: Rivalry Week in Clinton County
This is one of the most anticipated Friday nights of the season in Clinton County. Clinton-Massie and Blanchester meet in a county rivalry game with real SBAAC American Division implications, East Clinton gets a home date, and Wilmington enjoys a bye week before its big home opener. Here is the full board for September 11:
Clinton-Massie @ Blanchester (Rivalry Game)
Away at Blanchester High School • 7:00 PM
The game of the week. Blanchester comes in riding a two-game win streak after its historic victory over Madison, while Clinton-Massie looks to bounce back from the Tri-Valley loss. Both schools sit in the SBAAC American Division, so this one counts twice, once on the field and once on the rivalry board. Expect a packed home crowd, the marching band in full voice, and the Athletic Boosters of Blanchester running the concession stand at maximum capacity. (Source: MaxPreps Clinton-Massie)
East Clinton Astros vs. Greenfield McClain
Home • 7:00 PM
East Clinton returns home for a chance at its first win of the season against Greenfield McClain. The East Clinton Athletic Boosters are encouraging the community to turn out, and concession volunteers are especially needed for a home date like this one. (Source: MaxPreps East Clinton)
Wilmington Hurricane: Bye Week
Open date
Wilmington is off this Friday before its only September home game, a Friday, September 18 date with Chillicothe at Alumni Field. The Wilmington Hurricane Boosters Association are using the extra week to gear up concessions and volunteers for that home opener, and athletic season passes for 2026-27 remain on sale. (Source: MaxPreps Wilmington)
Booster Clubs in Action: How You Can Help This Fall
While the players are on the field, the boosters are working behind the scenes to make it all happen. Here is a snapshot of what each organization is focused on as the season moves into its second month:
The \"4 Quarter Drive\" capital campaign to replace the turf field and expand the track to eight lanes continues. Memberships start at $50 per year with higher-tier \"Bench Booster\" and \"Starter\" levels available, and business sponsorship packages (tee-box signage, banner placement) are still open for the season. Thanks to the organization's 501(c)(3) status, donations are tax-deductible. Check cmathleticsboosters.org for volunteer sign-ups and the latest 4 Quarter Drive updates.
With a bye week at hand, the Wilmington boosters are using the extra time to prepare for the team's September 18 home game against Chillicothe. Athletic season passes for 2026-27 remain on sale, and every purchase directly supports Hurricane athletics. Concession stand volunteers for the home opener are needed. Reach out through the Wilmington City Schools PTO and Boosters page.
Riding the momentum of a historic win, the Blanchester boosters are energized heading into homecoming-level energy for the county rivalry game Friday night. Business sponsorships for the 2026-27 season remain available, and the club is planning upcoming home-game fundraisers including potential spaghetti dinners and a golf outing later in the season. Visit blanathleticboosters.org or reach out at info@blanathleticboosters.org for details.
Boosters president Lynette Gulley and the team are organizing volunteer sign-ups for the season ahead, and a home game Friday night is the perfect chance to help. Concession stand volunteers, field crew help, and team meal coordinators are all needed. The club lists a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, a Football/Basketball Golf Outing, and a Baseball Golf Outing on its boosters page, with dates still being finalized for later this fall. Learn more at East Clinton Athletics.
The marching band is a fixture of Friday nights at Clinton-Massie, and the band boosters support uniforms, instruments, and travel. With road and home games filling the season, the band boosters are looking for volunteers. Visit the Clinton-Massie Band Boosters page for meeting dates and how to get involved.
This Week in Fall Sports: Beyond Friday Night
Friday night football is the main event, but several Clinton County programs delivered big results outside the lights this week:
The Hurricane boys soccer team routed Goshen 8-1 on September 8, with Ben Anglelica scoring a single-game school-record six goals. The win lifted Wilmington to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the SBAAC American Division, good for first place in the league. It is the kind of stretch run that makes a deep postseason run feel real. (Source: Wilmington News Journal)
Back on the court after an eight-day layoff, the Wilmington tennis team defeated Batavia 3-2 on Wednesday, September 9 at the WHS courts. The win keeps the Hurricane rolling through a busy early-season schedule of league matches. (Source: Wilmington News Journal)
East Clinton's girls tennis team picked up a huge road win on September 9 to forge a tie for first place in the National Division, with Halle Bradley winning 6-2, 6-1 in her match. It is a statement result for the Astros as league play heats up. (Source: Wilmington News Journal)
Volleyball conference play continues across the county as the Hurricane, Falcons, Wildcats, and Astros work toward league contention, and cross country runners keep building base times ahead of championship season in October. Check each school's athletic schedule for the latest match times and locations.
Quick Reference: Key Dates This Week & Next
Friday, Sept 11 • 7:00 PM
Clinton-Massie @ Blanchester (county rivalry, home game for Blanchester)
Friday, Sept 11 • 7:00 PM
East Clinton vs. Greenfield McClain (home) • Wilmington on bye
Friday, Sept 18 • 7:00 PM
Wilmington vs. Chillicothe (home opener of the September slate at Alumni Field)
Why Your Support Matters: Every Dollar Stays Local
When you buy a hot dog at the concession stand, purchase a booster membership, or sponsor a team, the money does not disappear into a central office. It stays right here in Clinton County. It buys new uniforms for the marching band. It funds track resurfacing and turf replacement. It pays for team meals, equipment upgrades, and senior scholarships.
The Clinton-Massie Athletics Boosters \"4 Quarter Drive\" capital campaign is a perfect example. Every dollar raised goes directly toward replacing aging turf and expanding the track to eight lanes, facilities that every Falcon athlete will benefit from for years to come. Thanks to the organization's 501(c)(3) status, donations are now tax-deductible.
This is what community looks like. It is parents working the concession stand after a long day at work. It is local businesses buying ads in game programs. It is families showing up on a Friday night to cheer for kids they have never met, because those kids wear the same school colors. Rivalry week in a county this size is exactly when that spirit shows up strongest.
Booster Club Directory: Get Involved Today
Whether you are a parent, alumni, local business owner, or just someone who believes in the power of high school athletics, there is a place for you in Clinton County's booster community. Here is how to connect with each organization:
Memberships from $50/year, the 4 Quarter Drive campaign, and game-day volunteer shifts. cmathleticsboosters.org
Athletic season passes, concession volunteers, and preparation for the September 18 home opener. Wilmington City Schools PTO and Boosters
Business sponsorships, spaghetti dinners, golf outings, and the Blue Tie Event. blanathleticboosters.org
Volunteer sign-ups, sponsorships, and the upcoming spaghetti dinner and golf outings. East Clinton Athletics
Uniforms, instruments, and travel support for the marching band. Clinton-Massie Band Boosters
Support Clinton County Student-Athletes
Whether you buy a booster membership, volunteer at the concession stand, sponsor a team, or just show up for the rivalry game Friday night with the family, your support makes a difference. Clinton County's student-athletes are counting on their community, and the community always shows up.
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