KEITH LAWRENCE

Fitch

PLAYER FACT: The Fitch coaching staff wanted the Falcons to force five turnovers in last week’s 28-6 win over Lake. Keith Lawrence had four himself with a fumble recovery and three interceptions. The senior also had a pass breakup. Fitch concludes the regular season tonight against Mooney.

QUOTE: “Tyler Grover had two interceptions and Gary Gibson had a fumble return for a touchdown. Coach stressed defense all week. We wanted to match the intensity that we had in Week 1. All we did all week was hard work on defense. It was kind of surprising. We just wanted to go out and have the good defense that we had in practice. Its what we harped on and came out with it. ... [Against Mooney], it’s about us. That’s all that matters and how we approach the game.”

De’veon smith

howland

PLAYER FACT: De’Veon Smith’s 267 rushing yards against Canfield is about the same number of interviews the Michiganrecruit has given in his senior year. In the come from behind win, he established a new Trumbull County rushing record. Howland can clinch a share of the AAC American Division title tonight.

QUOTE: “It really hasn’t sunk in about the record. I really don’t focus on it. We’re just getting ready for the next game coming up and focusing our sights on a state championship. ... I have two older brothers that have had success. They stayed humble with how they portrayed themselves and I fed off them to have the same approach. ... Against Canfield, we just knew we had to pick up our intensity. That isn’t Howland Tiger football. So, we really rose up in the second half.”