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Success becomes expectation at Western Reserve

The Blue Devils have plenty back from last year's state semifinal team.


Experienced United has big goals

The Golden Eagles return 11 seniors — all starters — this season.


Better leadership has Ursuline thinking big

The Irish were hurt by a tough schedule and bad chemistry in 2013.


East Liverpool eyes winning season

The Potters ended the 2013 season strong.


Newton Falls hopes more experience leads to more wins

The Tigers have not won more than two games in the last three years.


Campbell eyes improvement under Rozum

After a successful 14-year stint, Rozum is back on the Campbell sideline.


Armeni excited about LaBrae’s potential

The Vikings coach returns 24 lettermen from a 5-5 team.


West Branch wants to erase bad taste

The Warriors have nine returning starters on both sides of the ball.


Turnover doesn’t concern Crestview

The Rebels have proven they reload, not rebuild.


Young Niles must grow up quickly

The Red Dragons have just seven starters back from last year’s 5-5 team.


Early season schedule key for Wellsville

The Tigers graduated 14 seniors from last year’s playoff team.


Beaver Local returns 15 starters, eyes better year

Running back/linebacker Kole McKenzie said the team will finish “well above .500.”


Skrinjar brings culture change to Southern

The Indians went 2-8 last year, just their second losing season since 2008.


Lisbon expects to challenge for league title

The Blue Devils have 14 back on offense and 11 on defense.


Experienced McDonald expects success

The Blue Devils returned the playoffs last year after a two-year drought.