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Struthers Wildcats want more than a winning record this season
High school football fans throughout the Mahoning Valley viewed Struthers’ 6-4 finish in 2012 as a major accomplishment for the program.
Blitz Q&A: Fitch coach Phil Annarella
Fitch (4-0) is fourth in the state in the Associated Press Division I poll and holds the top spot in the Division I, Region 1 computer ratings.
Garcia Lane: Father knows best
By ryan buck rbuck@vindy.com He could have opted for an all-access pass or some field level
Puskas: Suspended seasons can teach lessons
Two high school football teams stopped playing this week for very different reasons, but lessons can be learned in each instance.
Fitch, Western Reserve atop computer ratings
If the Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoffs began this week, 15 Mahoning Valley teams would qualify for the postseason under the state’s new seven-division setup.
Austintown Fitch offense keeps rolling
The Falcons are averaging 36 points per game despite losing eight starters to graduation last year.
YCS bests Grand Valley for first win
By Eric Fortune sports @vindy.com POLAND After back-to-back playoff seasons, the Youngstown
Alessi’s five TDs helps South Range topple Crestview
Alessi’s five TDs helps South Range topple Crestview
Bulldogs avenge 2012 loss to Red Dragons
Friday night’s 38-16 victory over Niles was especially sweet for Poland.
Streak over: Struthers bullies Brookfield
The Warriors hadn’t lost in the regular season since 2011.
Liberty freshman feasts on LaBrae
Freshman Lynn Bowden rushed for 200 yards and two scores for Liberty.
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Akron Ellet rallies past Canfield
sports@vindy.com canfield The Canfield High football team had a 14-point lead in the fourth
Rockets re-fuel against Rams
When Lowellville’s high-powered offense was shut down last week in a loss to Springfield, Rockets head coach Jeff D’Altorio knew it wouldn’t be long before it was back.