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Blue Devils hungry to start

McDonald ready to complete some unfinished business from 2017

Poland moves on after late collapse offset a 7-0 start

POLAND For Poland football coach Ryan Williams, 2018 will be business as usual. He and the Bulldogs already forget the 2017 season, a season which saw Poland go 8-3 after a 7-0 start.

South Range returns 15 starters

For South Range’s 50th anniversary football season, the numbers are interesting.

Ex-Valley Christian coach takes over at Campbell

Albert “Butch” Jennings has replaced Ed Rozum as the coach of the Red Devils.

Canfield reloads after big season in 2017

Younger players will be stepping up for playing time after the graduation of one of the Cardinals’ most talented senior classes.

Lowellville looking to take next step

The Rockets were 4-6 last season after going a combined 1-18 the previous two years.

Valley Christian seeking respect

The theme for the senior class at Valley Christian this year is changing the culture.

Hubbard looks to improve after rare .500 season in 2017

The Eagles went 5-5 in 2017 and 3-3 in the All-American Conference White Tier.

Young Ursuline team tackles tough schedule

The Irish will face five D-II schools and four D-III teams plus the Holy War with Cardinal Mooney.

Mooney looks forward to Week 2 vs. Hoban

The Cardinals will host Akron Hoban in Week 2. Mooney lost 31-13 at Hoban last season.

Former NFL quarterback at Mooney football camp

YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High School had the first day of its 18th annual Camp of Champions at Cardinal Mooney Football Complex on Monday. Bo Pelini, Youngstown State University head coach, members of his staff and others were on hand to coach students in grades three through eight. But one of the more active coaches was former NFL quarterback Mike Tomczak. The former Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers signal caller worked with young quarterbacks, threw to kids at the event and joked with them during drills.