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Up close with... Dick Angle

When Dick Angle took over the Howland football program in 1998, the Tigers were struggling both on


THE INSIDER by Tom Williams

At many schools, report cards are sent out after nine weeks. In keeping with that tradition, here’s

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Valley teams on the postseason bubble

It’s do or die, postseason-wise, for a few Valley football teams this weekend. Five in particular


Ursuline stays on top; Mooney, Liberty in Top 10

Unbeaten McDonald also received recognition in this week’s Ohio football poll. Four local


LEAVITTSBURG: LaBrae Vikings stop Girard Indians 22-14 as Cameron Truss leads the way

LaBrae stops Girard, 22-14 Cameron Truss led LaBrae as the Vikings shattered Girard’s

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ITCL Tier Two: McDonald Blue Devils 21, Leetonia Bears 13

With the win, the Blue Devils clinched the outright ITCL Tier Two championship. LEETONIA —

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ITCL ROUNDUP: Western Reserve beats Lowellville; Southern beats Jackson-Milton; United beats Lisbon; East Palestine beats Lisbon; Wellsville beats Sebring

LOWELLVILLE — Western Reserve High quarterback Shane Ewing passed for 262 yards in Friday’s 41-7


WARREN: Harding edges East 15-14

The Raiders drove 74 yards to set up Penman’s game-winning kick. WARREN — Warren Harding


ITCL: Crestview Rebels defeat Springfield Tigers 41-7

The brothers led the Rebels to a 41-7 rout over Springfield. NEW MIDDLETOWN — The


STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE: Ursuline Irish edge Mooney Cardinals

Ursuline clinches SVC crown The Cardinals were unable to produce a turnover in the 10-7 loss.

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MOONEY: Turnovers stall Cardinals' offense

The Cardinals were limited to a season-low 7 points by their archrivals. YOUNGSTOWN — Defense


NORTH LIMA: South Range Raiders 34, Columbiana Clippers 30

The Raiders’ final drive produced a 34-30 win over Columbiana. NORTH LIMA — Trailing by three


LIBERTY: Howland Tigers 10, Liberty Leopards 6

The Tigers defense came to the rescue to end the Leopards unbeaten streak. LIBERTY — Facing


WPIAL: New Castle Red Hurricanes beat Ambridge 47-28

The Red Hurricanes are now 5-3 after starting the season 0-3. NEW CASTLE — After losses to


CHANEY: Cowboys lose to Beaver Local Beavers 28-14

The Cowboys had 11 penalties in a 28-14 loss to Beaver Local. AUSTINTOWN — The Chaney High