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Methodical Poland rolls over Niles

Poland’s offense set the tone early with a pair of quick touchdowns.


Friday’s other High School football games

Boardman 17, Massillon Jackson 14 BOARDMAN Mario Graziani rushed 22 times for a career-high 221


Kick returns favor Blue Devils over Rockets

Nesbitt scored twice, Sunderman once on special teams plays


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Tackling is becoming a lost art

Playing solid defense is increasingly a rarity.


Marrow teaching more than football at Youngstown Christian

The eighth-year coach has been able to teach his players about more than just football.


Scalzo: Blitz History links past & present

Reverence for the past is one of the things that make the Valley special.


Hubbard first in Division III ratings

Four Mahoning Valley High School football teams would host first-round home games if the playoffs began this week.


Hubbard remains No. 1 in AP poll

The unbeaten Eagles picked up two more first-place votes.


Sloppy Fitch hold off East in Rayen Stadium flag-fest

The Falcons overcame 10 penalties and held off East, 30-14, at Rayen Stadium on Saturday.


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Penza runs for three TDs as Ursuline wins fourth straight

The game was won up front, where the Irish lines showed more muscle than the Corleone family.

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Poland wins battle of Cats and Dogs

Dom Petrony's fourth-quarter touchdown proved to be the difference.


Scott helps Hubbard run past Canfield

The Eagles also had success through the air, with Cam Ingram hitting Isiah Scott for two TDs.


South Range responds to adversity

With head coach Dan Yeagley suspended, the Raiders rallied behind interim coach Nick Haught and routed United.


Sweeney's kickoff return powers Devils

The Blue Devils defeated the Clippers, 41-14 in an Inter Tri-County, Tier One game Friday night at War Memorial Stadium.


Warren Harding must forfeit two games over eligibility issue

Warren Harding will forfeit a Sept. 5 victory over Howland and a Sept. 19 win over Maple Heights.