JFK's task Saturday is monumental

WARREN — The Warren JFK High football team played its easiest playoff game of the season last Saturday.

No such luck this week.

“This is a monumental task,” said Eagles coach Tony Napolet, whose team defeated Amanda-Clearcreek 34-6 in the state semifinal.

We’re definitely going to have to bring our ‘A’ game just to be in it.”

The Eagles (14-0) will make their fourth state final appearance, and first since 1992, when they play St. Henry (13-1) at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Division V championship game at Canton Fawcett Stadium.

Napolet, who has a 163-59-2 record in 19 years with the Eagles, is 1-1 all-time in the state final, leading JFK to its only state championship in 1991. The Eagles lost the finale in 1992 and also in 1989, the latter under former coach Dennis Zolciak.

“I’ve been there for both situations and there’s no greater feeling than when you win,” said Napolet.