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WESTERN PA: Mohawk falls to Beaver

BESSEMER, Pa. — Jake Nardone rushed for 221 yards and scored five touchdowns Friday to lead the


Ursuline, Mooney ready for epic clash

Mooney-Ursuline battle set for Friday Both teams may be missing a top running back for the clash.


Pepperney said Mooney knew Irish's plays in 1958 contest

Many Mooney players went to Ursuline before the new school opened.


Discussion still lingers about Traficant’s decision to pass

Discussion still lingers about Traficant’s decision to pass a fake punt by Jim Traficant led to the Cardinals 8-6 victory.


Up close with... Bob Spaite.

It seems safe to suggest that no one exemplifies Columbiana County football better than Bob Spaite.


NILES: Future of Niles' kicker is bright

Nick Liste is the Valley’s top punter and one of the best kickers.


THE INSIDER by Tom Williams

In addition to the Mooney-Ursuline game you may have heard something about, several other very important football games are on tap Friday that will go a long way in determining which teams will be active for Week 11.


YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTIAN: Youngstown Christian in playoff position

The Eagles are in the No. 8 spot in the latest Div. VI, Region 21 computer ratings.


MOONEY - URSULINE: Series-opening game set tone

Ursuline was favored in the 1958 matchup, but Mooney played with more emotion. YOUNGSTOWN —


LIBERTY: Liberty’s win over Hubbard moved the Leopards up to second.

Liberty’s win over Hubbard moved the Leopards up to second. It will be No. 1 vs. No. 3 when


Bucci knows best what parochial series entails

As master of the Ursuline rivalry, Don Bucci coached Cardinal Mooney’s football team in 37 of the games.


MOONEY: Cardinals get early lead in 33-7 win

The Cardinals cruised to an early 20-0 advantage. YOUNGSTOWN — With junior Braylon Heard out


WARREN: Warren Harding loses to Massillon 30-7

Senior running back J.T. Turner rushed for 209 yards and two TDs in a 30-7 win. WARREN — The


SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Youngstown Christian beats Southington; Warren JFK and New Castle lose

CANFIELD — John Pecchia completed 6 of 12 passes for 121 yards and three touchdowns — all to Pat


FARRELL: Steelers defeat Sharpsville Blue Devils 49-14

The Blue Devils scored on the first play of the game, but Farrell responded with 43 unanswered