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MCDONALD: McDonald Blue Devils beat Southern Local Indians 21-20 in three overtimes

The Blue Devils captured a 21-20 triple overtime victory, with Devon Colburn helping off the bench.


AUSTINTOWN: Fitch Falcons beat Perry Panthers 49-21

The Falcons snapped a four-game losing streak with the 49-21 win. AUSTINTOWN — Outstanding


ITCL: South Range beats United; Columbiana beats Lisbon; Crestview beats Mineral Ridge; East Palestine beats Springfield

HANOVERTON — Hunter Spitz scored touchdowns on runs of 17, 59 and 11 yards to spark South Range past


AAC ROUNDUP: Girard beats Campbell; Lakeview beats Struthers; Newton Falls beats Champion; Beaver Local beats Salem; LaBrae beats Brookfield

CAMPBELL — With standout running back Kyle Stadelmyer playing only a very limited role as punter,


BERLIN CENTER: Leetonia Bears beat Western Reserve Blue Devils 40-34

The Bears slipped past Western Reserve, 40-34, on the game’s final play. BERLIN CENTER — On a


HOWLAND: Howland Tigers beat Niles Red Dragons 23-8

Howland’s junior quarterback connected with three different receivers for touchdowns.


CANTON: Boardman Spartans lose to GlenOak Eagles 21-14

After starting 5-0, Boardman has lost three straight. Maybe teams have found a formula. CANTON


CANFIELD: Canfield Cardinals defeat Chaney Cowboys 38-0

Chaney’s Myke Parker had 51 yards rushing, but the Cowboys managed just 115 totally in a 38-0


POLAND: Bulldogs lose to Steubenville 39-20

The state’s top-ranked Div. III team prevailed at Poland, 39-20, after the Bulldogs couldn’t stop


LIBERTY: Leopards remain unbeaten with 33-28 win

Not until Hubbard stalled did Liberty win the AAC White Tier LIBERTY — Nursing a 19-point


YOUNGSTOWN: Ursuline Irish defeat Akron Buchtel Griffins 40-6

Ursuline takeaways spelled doom for Akron Buchtel


YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTIAN: High-Flying Eagle

Junior QB John Pecchia has led YCS to a 5-2 season mark

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Hubbard, Liberty set for key clash

The winner will be in control of the White Division of the AAC White.


Up close with... Dan Williams

When Dan Williams was hired in 2000 to take over the McDonald football program, he was immediately placed in pressure-cooker situation which demanded immediate success.