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Minerva’s gamble pays off in 29-28 win over Poland

By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com MINERVA There was no doubt in Minerva football coach Dale


Columbiana’s mistakes cause loss to Kirtland

By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com KIRTLAND Columbiana’s response to an early Kirtland High


Garaway defeats Springfield 32-14

“I don’t think we were really ready for them to run the ball that much. It kind of messed us up a


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Strength versus Strength

Division IV playoff game comes down to Girard’s offense vs. Canton Central Catholic’s defense.

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Spartans ready for St. Ignatius

Names like LeCharles Bentley, Brian Dowling, Anthony Gonzalez and Oliver Luck are thought of in great regard in NFL circles. But where they are legends is Cleveland St. Ignatius High School.


Crestview, Cuy. Heights have traditions

By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Columbiana Mad Magazine has a Spy vs. Spy cartoon feature.

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Western Reserve poll champion in Div. VI

Western Reserve completed a perfect 10-0 regular-season on Friday with a victory over rival McDonald.


Rios out at Harding; Niles’ Yeager resigns

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Three days after finishing up the best season of his four-year


Tough schedule prepares Mooney

Cardinal Mooney has played teams from three different states and five different Ohio counties.

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For 13 schools, it’s the second season

By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com Don’t expect Andy Hake to change anything this week as he prepares


Poland’s big plays too much for Canfield 21-7

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com POLAND Playing for their playoff lives, Poland High’s

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Boardman gets playoff berth, beats Fitch 14-0

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com boardman A few minutes after polishing off a 14-0 victory over

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Western Reserve finally gets the best of McDonald, 35-7

By Matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com mcdonald The last time the Western Reserve football

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Leetonia shuts out Lowellville 20-0

By Lowell Spencer sports@vindy.com LEETONIA There were no playoff spots on the line. A league


Jesse Curry leads Ursuline past SVSM, 42-31

By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ursuline High football team needed a big day