Unlocking the archive: First quarter century of River Valley football in photos

The football 2024 season play begins Friday, Aug. 23 . Before new memories are made, take a look back at some of the old.

River Valley has a rich history on the field, and this gallery of photos, the oldest being from 2008 and the newest from the 2023 season, should jog some memories of players and fans.

The River Valley finished the 2023 season with an overall record of ??? and a conference record of ??. The team made the postseason for the second year in a row and the third time in four seasons, but lost to Trimble 37-6 in the Division VI, Region 23 high school football playoff opener.

In the history of River Valley football rivalry, Buckeye Valley ranks fifth on its list of all-time opponents with 34 meetings since the playoff era started in 1972, according to the Ohio High School Football Database website. When the Barons left the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference after the 2018 season, they left behind the Vikings, too. The two met during the messed-up COVID-19 season of 2020 as a late-season add-on, and they will do it again this year when RV goes to BV. The Vikings hold a 21-13 edge in the series.

River Valley Vikings 2024 football schedule

• Aug. 23: Ashland
• Aug. 30: At Madison Comprehensive
• Sept. 6: At Buckeye Valley
• Sept. 13: Ontario
• Sept. 20: At Pleasant
• Sept. 27: Marion Harding
• Oct. 4: At Shelby
• Oct. 11: Highland
• Oct. 18: Galion
• Oct. 25: At Clear Fork

This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Unlocking the archive: First quarter century of River Valley football in photos