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Poland's roster is small (for D-III), but mighty

Poland High has the area's longest playoff streak and boasts a Division I-level stadium, but the Bulldogs' numbers are better suited for Division VI.

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Road vets Springfield ready for trip

Springfield visits Loudonville on Friday.


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Hubbard finishes first in Division III AP poll

Eagles win first poll title in school history


Wellsville remains eligible for playoffs

Tigers will travel to Ashland Mapleton on Saturday


Hubbard football wins first AP poll title

Hubbard football wins first AP poll title.


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Fourteen Valley teams qualify for Week 11

The Ohio High School Athletic Association on Sunday released its pairings for the first round of the playoffs.


Infraction could shake up football playoffs

Wellsville is being investigated for possibly using an ineligible player.


Poland tops Canfield to clinch playoff berth

Austin Wilson ran for 119 yards and two TDs for the Bulldogs in a 28-7 win.


Scott’s record night leads Hubbard

Larry Scott broke the Valley’s career rushing record in the Eagles’ 36-13 win over Struthers.


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Gray's interception preserves Fitch's win over Mooney

Late in the fourth quarter, Damien Gray intercepted Mooney quarterback Jon Saadey at the Fitch 31-yard line.


Alessi, Miller lift Raiders to share of ITCL crown

Longshot playoff hopes took a back seat to more important matters Friday night for Division VI bubble team South Range.


Girard rallies to save its season

Christian Bello’s 1-yard run in overtime gave the Indians the victory.


Liberty’s Bowden packs a wallop on defense, too

When it looked like Liberty was in trouble, Lynn Bowden was there to save the Leopards.


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McDonald football eyes perfection

The Blue Devils can finish off a 10-0 regular season with a win tonight against Wellsville.


Puskas: Who’s in, who’s out of playoff race?

All eyes were on LeBron Thursday night, but football becomes the focus on Friday.