Week 8 Results, an Away-Game Friday & Booster Club News
Week 8 is in the books, and the Wilmington Hurricane was the only Clinton County team to leave the field with a win: the Hurricane beat the Batavia Bulldogs 21-15 on homecoming night at Alumni Field, while Goshen rallied past the Clinton-Massie Falcons 27-23, Williamsburg ran away from the Blanchester Wildcats 69-18, and Fayetteville-Perry topped the East Clinton Astros 30-20. Friday, Oct 16 is an away-game night for all four Clinton County teams, and the Wilmington band calendar carries two community highlights this week: the WHS band concert Thursday and the Marching Band Invitational Saturday. Here is the Week 8 recap, the full Oct 16 slate, and the booster club news worth your time this week.
Mid-October means the regular season is entering its final stretch. Wilmington's homecoming win keeps the Hurricane at 4-4 with a playoff push still in reach, Clinton-Massie dropped a heartbreaker after leading at the half, Blanchester hit a rough night against the region's top team, and East Clinton scored its most points of the season despite the loss. The best part of the week ahead: every Friday night road game is a chance to pack the away stands and show these kids who is behind them.
Rooted in Wilmington, Glasshouse Realty proudly serves Clinton County and surrounding communities. We live here, our kids go to school here, and we believe in the organizations that invest in our students. Here is your Week 8 recap, the complete Oct 16 away-game schedule, and every way you can show up for Clinton County student-athletes this week.
Week 8 Scoreboard: A Homecoming Win in Wilmington & Three Road Losses
Wilmington 21, Batavia 15
Homecoming at Alumni Field • Friday, Oct 9
The Wilmington Hurricane won their homecoming game 21-15 over the Batavia Bulldogs at Alumni Field, improving to 4-4. The Hurricane held on with a late defensive stand and an onside-kick recovery. Batavia fell to 1-7. (Sources: Wilmington News Journal recap / MaxPreps recap)
Goshen 27, Clinton-Massie 23
Home vs Goshen at Frank Irelan Field • Friday, Oct 9
The Clinton-Massie Falcons led Goshen 23-6 at halftime, then gave up two third-quarter fumbles that Goshen turned into scores on the way to a 27-23 win. Goshen improves to 8-0, while the Falcons drop to 2-6. (Sources: Wilmington News Journal recap / MaxPreps recap)
Williamsburg 69, Blanchester 18
Home at Barbour Memorial Field • Friday, Oct 9
Williamsburg scored on its first eight possessions and beat the Blanchester Wildcats 69-18 at Barbour Memorial Field. The Wilmington News Journal reports the 69-18 final, which moves Blanchester to 4-4. (Source: Wilmington News Journal recap)
Fayetteville-Perry 30, East Clinton 20
Away at Fayetteville-Perry • Friday, Oct 9
The East Clinton Astros scored their most points of the season in a 30-20 loss to Fayetteville-Perry, with a Roy Riddle touchdown run and two LeAndre Robinson touchdown passes. The Astros drop to 0-8. (Source: Wilmington News Journal recap)
Recaps compiled from the Wilmington News Journal and MaxPreps game reports. Scores and records are as reported by those sources following Friday night's games.
Friday, Oct 16: An Away-Game Night for All Four County Teams
Every Clinton County team hits the road Friday night. The Wilmington Hurricane travel to Goshen, the Clinton-Massie Falcons head to Western Brown in Mount Orab, the Blanchester Wildcats play at Bethel-Tate, and the East Clinton Astros visit Williamsburg. All four games are 7:00 PM kickoffs.
Clinton County varsity football slate, Friday, October 16, 2026. All games 7:00 PM. Confirm schedules with each school before heading out.
| Game | Location | Time | Tickets & Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Hurricane at Goshen Warriors | Goshen High School, Goshen | 7:00 PM | Hurricane schedule · District events |
| Clinton-Massie Falcons at Western Brown Broncos | Western Brown High School, Mount Orab | 7:00 PM | Falcon athletics · Schedule |
| Blanchester Wildcats at Bethel-Tate Tigers | Bethel-Tate High School, Bethel | 7:00 PM | Wildcat athletics · Schedule |
| East Clinton Astros at Williamsburg Wildcats | Williamsburg High School, Williamsburg | 7:00 PM | Astro athletics · Schedule |
Fall Tournament Season Begins: Soccer & Volleyball Sectionals Loom
The OHSAA postseason picture came into focus on Sunday, Oct 11, when tournament draws were held for girls and boys soccer and for volleyball. Sectional tournament play gets underway the week of Oct 19, so this is the last full week of the regular season for several fall teams. Volleyball divisional placements for Clinton County this season are Wilmington (Division III), Clinton-Massie (Division IV), Blanchester (Division V), and East Clinton (Division VI). Cross country teams are building toward district meets on Saturday, Oct 24. (Sources: Wilmington News Journal tournament draw coverage / OHSAA calendar)
Girls and boys soccer and volleyball sectionals run the week of Oct 19, with district tournaments following in late October. Match sites, times, and opponents are set by each sectional bracket, so the OHSAA tournament page and each school's athletic calendar are the places to confirm this month.
Clinton County cross country runners have their district meets on Saturday, Oct 24, with regional and state meets to follow in late October and early November. Meet locations and start times are posted on the OHSAA cross country page.
East Clinton Local Schools holds parent-teacher conferences Thursday afternoon, Oct 15, and has no school Friday, Oct 16 for a professional development day, both listed on the district calendar. Families should confirm times with the district.
Wilmington Bands This Week: A Concert Thursday & an Invitational Saturday
Wilmington band programs carry two public events this week, both confirmed on the district and official band program pages. On Thursday, Oct 15, the Wilmington High School Band Concert runs from 7:30 to 9:00 PM at the high school. Then on Saturday, Oct 17, the Wilmington Marching Band Invitational brings visiting bands to the high school for an OMEA event starting at 5:00 PM at Wilmington High School, 300 Richardson Place. Spectator parking for the invitational is entered from Richardson Place; Thorne Avenue is closed to spectator traffic that evening.
Wilmington Band Calendar, Verified
• Thu, Oct 15: Wilmington High School Band Concert, 7:30 to 9:00 PM at the high school, listed on the district calendar. District events page
• Sat, Oct 17: Wilmington Marching Band Invitational, 5:00 PM at Wilmington High School, 300 Richardson Place, an OMEA-sanctioned event bringing visiting bands to town. Official invitational page
Booster Clubs in Action: How to Help This Week
With every football team on the road Friday, the booster clubs turn the week toward memberships, volunteer sign-ups, and the programs that keep Clinton County athletics funded all year. Here is where each organization is focused right now:
The "4 Quarter Drive" capital campaign continues with a $460,000 goal for field turf replacement at the Falcon stadium, and its Zeffy fundraising page showed roughly $68,550 raised as of early October. The companion project to expand the track to eight lanes remains part of the drive. The 2026-27 annual membership is open at $50, and corporate sponsorship packages are available as the season's final home stretch approaches. Explore cmathleticsboosters.org, join as a member, or give to the turf replacement fund.
With the football team on the road Friday, the Hurricane boosters are focused on membership and season passes for the 2026-27 school year, sold through the Wilmington Athletic Department. The association supports all Hurricane student-athletes through concessions, memberships, season passes, and scholarships. The district's booster page lists how to join and volunteer. Visit the Wilmington High School Boosters page for how to help.
The club, organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, keeps its 2026-27 membership open and coordinates concession volunteers and scholarships for graduating senior athletes. Its flagship fundraiser, the Blue Tie Event honoring Wildcat athletic legends, is a spring tradition; the most recent edition was held in March. Visit blanathleticboosters.org for membership and volunteer details.
The Astro boosters run recurring fundraisers including the football and basketball golf outing, an annual spaghetti dinner, a baseball golf outing, and volleyball fundraisers. Specific dates for the 2026-27 school year are posted on the official East Clinton athletics booster page as events are finalized. See the East Clinton Athletics booster page for dates and sign-ups.
Compliance note: All fundraisers featured above are organized by independent, school-affiliated booster and band organizations. Glasshouse Realty does not operate these fundraisers and receives no proceeds from them; ticket and donation details come from each group's official pages.
Around the County: Band Festivals, District Calendars & a Nearby Greene County Note
Beyond the football field and the tournament brackets, the school calendar stays busy:
The Wilmington Marching Band Invitational on Oct 17 is the season's showcase night, bringing multiple high school bands to Wilmington for OMEA adjudicated performances starting at 5:00 PM. It is free community entertainment worth circling on the calendar; check the official invitational page for the full lineup and any admission details.
The same Saturday in nearby Greene County, the Xenia Band Boosters host their 4th Annual Last Blast Music Fest at Doug Adams Stadium, featuring the Xenia Marching Buccaneers alongside visiting high school bands, the Wilberforce University band, and a drum battle. It is a strong option for marching band fans a short drive from Clinton County. See the Xenia Bands festival page.
Volleyball and soccer teams across Clinton County are closing out regular-season play ahead of sectional tournaments the week of Oct 19, cross country heads to districts Oct 24, and golf season wrapped up its 2026 state tournaments in mid-October. Meet and match sites shift with weather, so each school's athletic calendar is the source to check week to week.
Quick Reference: Key Dates This Week & Next
Thursday, Oct 15
Wilmington High School Band Concert at 7:30 PM • East Clinton parent-teacher conferences (afternoon)
Friday, Oct 16 • Away-Game Night
Wilmington at Goshen • Clinton-Massie at Western Brown • Blanchester at Bethel-Tate • East Clinton at Williamsburg, all 7:00 PM • East Clinton has no school (professional development day)
Saturday, Oct 17
Wilmington Marching Band Invitational, 5:00 PM at Wilmington High School • Nearby: Xenia Last Blast Music Fest at Doug Adams Stadium
Week of Oct 19
OHSAA sectional tournaments begin for girls and boys soccer and volleyball • Cross country districts follow Oct 24
A note on schedules
High school schedules do change. Weather, reschedules, and late-season moves happen, so the confirmed source is always the school, the district, or the athletic department itself. Check the official schedule pages linked above before you load up the car.
Why Your Support Matters: Every Dollar Stays Local
When you renew a booster membership, buy a season pass, or take a shift behind the concession window, the money and the time stay right here in Clinton County. They become field turf and track work at Clinton-Massie, uniforms and music for the Wilmington bands, team meals and scholarships for Hurricane, Wildcat, and Astro student-athletes. The "4 Quarter Drive" is a good example: every tax-deductible donation goes toward facilities that every Falcon athlete will use for years.
This is what community looks like in October: parents loading up for a Friday night road game, local businesses sponsoring a program, and families showing up to cheer for kids who wear the same school colors. A band invitational on a Saturday, a county full of away-game supporters, and a community that always shows up, that is Clinton County in the fall. Rooted in Wilmington, Glasshouse Realty proudly serves Clinton County and surrounding communities.
Support Local Student Athletics & Contact Glasshouse Realty
Follow a Clinton County team to an away game Friday night in Goshen, Mount Orab, Bethel, or Williamsburg. Catch the band concert Thursday or the Marching Band Invitational Saturday in Wilmington. Renew a booster membership or volunteer a shift. Every membership, every ticket, and every hour keeps Clinton County athletics strong.
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Save This Social Caption for Game Day
Week 8 is in the books, Clinton County! The Hurricane won homecoming 21-15 over Batavia, and Friday night every county team is on the road: Wilmington at Goshen, Clinton-Massie at Western Brown, Blanchester at Bethel-Tate, and East Clinton at Williamsburg, all at 7:00. Catch the WHS band concert Thursday at 7:30 and the Marching Band Invitational Saturday at 5:00 in Wilmington. Wherever you are, cheer loud for these kids and support the boosters!
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