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McDonald snaps skid at Ridge

Zach Tura’s long TD runs triggered the Blue Devils’ 21-8 victory. By TOM WILLIAMS MINERAL

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Indians on warpath: Girard stuffs JFK, 28-6

Senior QB Adam Charles threw for 231 yards and a TD to lead the victory. By JOE SCALZO GIRARD

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Jackson-Milton falls to Grand Valley 23-8

By RYAN JONES NORTH JACKSON — Jackson-Milton outgained Grand Valley 317-188 in total yardage,


After early lead, Campbell makes late stand, tops Liberty

The Red Devils’ defense stuffed the Leopards at the 6 in the last seconds. By JOHN KOVACH

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Cardinal Mooney tops Elyria Cath.

ELYRIA — Senior Braylon Heard carried eight times for 182 yards and three touchdowns as Cardinal


Lakeview remains unbeaten with 28-7 victory over Geneva

CORTLAND — A good start fueled by two quick turnovers, and a strong finish by sophomore quarterback


Marlington defeats South Range 54-7

By JIM FLICK NORTH LIMA — Led by a relentless running attack and a dominant defense, Marlington


Springfield defeats Lowellville 31-12

By ERIC HAMILTON NEW MIDDLETOWN — Springfield High running back Jim Zubick came out of Friday’s


Columbiana shuts out Struthers 37-0

By GREG GULAS STRUTHERS — Grant Crider scored two touchdowns, Jon Ritchey rushed for one score


Ewing, Hull lead Reserve in shutout

SOUTHINGTON — Shane Ewing and Clayton Hull had another big night Friday as the Western Reserve High


AAC: Poland, Howland, Hubbard, Niles, Salem and Champion win; Brookfield and LaBrae fall

POLAND — Junior wide receiver Darius Patton and senior tailback Luke Wollet combined for over 400


Valley all over D-I rosters

This area continues to be represented by a large delegation of players and coaches participating in

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Q&A: Niles’ head football coach Brad Yeager

Chances are Niles’ head football coach Brad Yeager won’t be getting much sympathy from his


Blitz Insider

On Saturday evening, as I was walking into Wheeling Island stadium for my third high school game in


Youngstown Christian defeats Sebring 40-13

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU CANFIELD — Sebring coach Jay Brophy said Youngstown Christian could have