MORRISTOWN – Both head coaches agreed earlier in the week that Friday night’s high school football game between Barnesville and Union Local would be won in the trenches.

The Shamrocks (8-2) rushed for 332 yards on 30 carries and held the Jets (7-3) to 166 total yards in a 34-0 rout on the natural grass surface at chill-filled Jets Stadium. Barnesville piled up 394 yards of offense.

With the win, not only did the Shamrocks retain possession of the coveted “Milk Bucket” Trophy for the eighth consecutive season, but could have also secured a Division V, Region 19 first-round bye pending the Ohio High School Athletic Associations’ ruling on Ironton. Barnesville entered the contest rated No. 5, but, according to reports, No. 2 Ironton has been accused of some punishable actions.

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