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On the Mark: Waid leads Girard into state semifinal

Girard will meet Newark Licking Valley on Saturday night.


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Going along as planned

Even with schedule and venue changes, Girard football keeps rolling through the playoffs.


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Waid leads Indians over Hubbard

Girard will play in a state semifinal for the first time.

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JFK’s fortunes changed after just two plays

Cuyahoga Heights eliminated Warren JFK 35-20 in Division VII.


Tom Williams: Girard has plenty to celebrate on both sides

The Indians’ Mark Waid hurt Hubbard on both sides of the ball.

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Brian Dzenis: Canfield’s regional runs a matter of principles

Canfield is patient, unselfish and a success.


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New crop of Girard receivers catching Waid’s passes

Girard’s Nick Malito outruns Perry’s Jaylen Anderson to score a touchdown during the regional semifinal Nov. 10 at Bo Rein Stadium in Niles. Malito is one of a crop of new receivers who stepped up to replace quarterback Mark Waid’s top three targets from last season: Michael Belcik, Anthony Backus and Devin Wilson, who all graduated.


Hubbard’s Mosora learned to win from his older brother

Lukas Mosora was taught lessons in resiliency in the way only a younger brother can be.


Warren JFK, Cuyahoga Heights have made deep postseason runs

The teams have combined for 28 playoff games since 2015.


OHSAA FOOTBALL WEEK 13 | Previews of this weekend’s local regional finals

TONIGHT’S GAME CANFIELD CARDINALS VS. KENSTON BOMBERS What: Division III, Region 9 When &


OHSAA FOOTBALL | REGIONAL FINALS PAIRINGS

All games are at 7 p.m. DIVISION I FRIDAY Region 1 1 Mentor (11-1) vs. 7 Lakewood St.


Waid, Girard avenge 2017 loss to Perry

Girard and Hubbard will meet in a regional final next week.


Edmondson helps Warren JFK cut down Mapleton

Jordan Edmondson rushed for 231 yards and four touchdowns and Warren JFK racked up 393 total yards.


Hubbard leaves Big Red blue

Hubbard senior quarterback Davion Daniels dominated the Big Red (10-2) with his arm and his legs.


Manchester’s huge second quarter brings down LaBrae

Stoneman and Stephens scored touchdowns for the Vikings