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Mooney, Benedictine renew rivalry

The teams played each other every year from 1995-2010.


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Five alive for Week 13

Four teams will play for regional championships

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Third-round playoff sites announced

The Valley's surviving playoff teams find out where they'll play this weekend.


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Blue Devils go four quarters to top Danville

Western Reserve coach Andy Hake gathered his team together after holding off Danville to advance to the regional championship and yelled for their collective attention.


Fitch defense takes over in second half

The Falcons outscored the Warhawks 20-0 in the second half for a 40-24 victory.


Gilbert leads Crestview to regional final

Collin Gilbert finished with 230 yards rushing and 189 yards passing as the Rebels advanced to face Akron Manchester.


Wellsville’s turnovers costly in loss

Wellsville had three trips to the red zone, and eight possessions total in St. Paul territory.


Crestview 27, Gilmour Academy 26

High school football playoff scores


Western Reserve 31, Danville 26

High school football playoff scores


Austintown Fitch 40, Westerville Central 24

High school football playoff scores


Cardinal Mooney conquers ’Cats

C.J. Amill ran for 154 yards and three TDs to lead the Cardinals.


Poland offense stymied by SVSM

Without looking at the final score, the way Poland’s special teams played Friday night against Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in a Division III, Region semifinal, it would seem as if the Bulldogs would have been competitive.


Hubbard’s speed gouges Greenmen

With his team leading Aurora by five touchdowns early in the third quarter, most of Hubbard was already thinking about next week’s game against Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary.


Giveaways end South Range’s season

Despite three turnovers, two long kickoff returns allowed and two fourth-down conversions against, the South Range High football team was still in Friday’s Division VI, Region 19 playoff game against Mogadore until the final play.


Hubbard 49, Aurora 19

Friday night high school football playoff scores