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OHSAA rules Youngstown Christian star Smith ineligible
YOUNGSTOWN — Because of a custody issue, the Ohio High School Athletic Association ruled Youngstown
MERCER: Mercer Mustangs defeat West Middlesex Big Reds 48-20
The Mustangs rushed for 511 yards for a 48-20 win to stay tied for first place. MERCER —
NEW CASTLE: New Castle Red Hurricane defeat Mohawk Warriors 45-6
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The New Castle High football team ran for 267 yards in Friday’s 45-6 victory over
ITCL ROUNDUP: South Range, Springfield, Southern, Western Reserve, Leetonia and Columbiana win; Mineral Ridge, Lisbon, Wellsville, Sebring, Jackson-Milton and East Palestine lose
NORTH LIMA — The South Range High football team, behind 14-12 at intermission, rallied for 15 points
YOUNGSTOWN: Ursuline Irish defeat St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish 34-7
But this year’s undefeated Irish team has bigger goals than the 1956 version. YOUNGSTOWN —
DISTRICT ROUNDUP: Mathews wins; Warren Harding, West Branch and Southeast lose
Brent Jackson rushed for 219 yards as Mathews ended its season on a winning note. WARREN — The
MCDONALD: McDonald Blue Devils defeat Lowellville Rockets 43-6
The Blue Devils thumped Lowellville, 43-6, to complete a 10-0 regular season. McDONALD — Amid
GIRARD: Girard Indians defeat Liberty Leopards 36-22
Fitzgerald Toussaint rushed for 219 yards in the Leopards’ second-straight loss. GIRARD — It
COLUMBIANA: Crestview Rebels defeat United Eagles 44-35
The Rebels and South Rage finished 6-1 in the league. COLUMBIANA — Don’t let the final score
Headed to the playoffs: Howland, Liberty, Hubbard, Poland, Ursuline, South Range, Crestview, McDonald,
They’re in: Howland, Liberty, Hubbard, Poland, Ursuline, South Range, Crestview, McDonald, Leetonia,
AUSTINTOWN: Fitch Falcons defeat Boardman Spartans 33-14
The Falcon senior scored four TDs in a 33-14 win over arch-rival Boardman. AUSTINTOWN —
CANFIELD: Poland Bulldogs hold down Canfield Cardinals 14-7
The Bulldogs held down Canfield, 14-7 CANFIELD — With the biggest victory in his four-year
HOWLAND: Howland Tigers defeat JFK Eagles 21-7
The Tigers defeated Warren JFK and may play at home next Friday. HOWLAND — Senior running
YOUNGSTOWN: East Panthers defeat Chaney Cowboys 44-7
He threw for 200 yards and four TDs as the Panthers bullied the Cowboys, 44-7, at Stambaugh
Traditional backyard adversaries battle again
Now comes the final week of the regular football season when rivalries are renewed and history is
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