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Tom Williams: Mooney has lots in common with foe
At first glance, the Cardinal Mooney High School football team (6-4) appears to be the underdog for tonight’s Division IV, Region 11 semifinal at Richfield’s Revere High School.
Fitch will need more from QB to stay on familiar path
The Falcons face third-seeded Westerville Central (10-1) in a regional semifinal on Saturday night.
Scott, Hill get glory, but Ingram solid for Hubbard Eagles
Cam Ingram was not part of the Hubbard football team’s 49-19 victory over Aurora last season. He looks to play a part in the rematch.
Blue Devils are up front about keys to winning
Western Reserve will meet Lucas at Orrville Red Rider Stadium on Saturday night.
Bulldogs chomping at bit for rematch with state champs SV-SM
Yes, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary is the two-time defending Division III state champs and, yes, the Irish drubbed Poland 35-7 in last year’s regional semifinals, but Bulldogs coach Mark Brungard wants to make one thing clear about this year’s rematch.
Crestview claws its way to Round 2
The Rebels rallied from a two-touchdown deficit against Girard.
Eight Mahoning Valley football teams move on
For Austintown Fitch, Hubbard, Poland, Cardinal Mooney, Liberty, Ursuline, Crestview and Western Reserve, the march through the postseason moves forward.
Crestview rallies to stun Girard
Deficits of 14 points in the first quarter and nine in the second half didn’t faze the Crestview High School football team in Saturday’s Division V playoff opener against Girard.
Ursuline pulls away from United
By halftime, Ursuline had 231 yards total offense to United’s 30, despite the Golden Eagles using as much of the play clock as possible.
Western Reserve dodges upset against Toronto
Sitting inside the locker room down by two points at halftime of a Division VI, Region 23 first-round matchup with Toronto, Western Reserve — with its back against the wall — made a majority decision.
Flyers use six early TDs to bury Mustangs early
Mike Palumbo saw what he wants his program to be Saturday night.
Poland lights up Louisville
The Bulldogs used the two-headed running attack of Austin Wilson and Marlon Ramirez, a dominant offensive line and an opportunistic defense.