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Ohio’s second-half rally comes up short

Crestview’s Nick Blower was named Ohio’s MVP in 25-22 loss.


New Liberty coach excited about chance

Kevin Cylar was hired by the Leopards after eight years at Ursuline.


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Jack Arvin Classic: Mahoning holds off Trumbull’s late rally

Austintown Fitch quarterback Matt Futkos hadn’t played in more than seven months, but he said it only took one play to shake off the rust.

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Niles’ Krok commits to WVU

The Red Dragons’ huge lineman loves football, lifting, fishing and eating.

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Davis brothers headed for Kentucky

First-year Wildcats coach Mark Stoops, a Cardinal Mooney product, has given the Wildcats’ roster a Mahoning Valley flavor.

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Fitch grads Chris and Demitrious Davis headed to Kentucky

Fitch grads Chris and Demitrious Davis headed to Kentucky.


Niles tackle Josh Krok commits to West Virginia

Niles tackle Josh Krok commits to West Virginia.


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31 Valley schools change divisions under new format

Canfield High football coach Mike Pavlansky said his goal every season is to first beat the teams in his conference, then worry about the playoffs.

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OHSAA assigns new football divisions for 2013

OHSAA assigns new football divisions for 2013


Football players to be labeled sex offenders

Associated Press COLUMBUS Two Ohio high-school football players convicted of raping a 16-year-


Liberty’s Jones resigns after 1 year

By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com As a first-year coach, Brian Jones caught area football fans


OHSAA proposal voted down

The referendum was the third so-called competitive balance initiative to fail.


Six schools set to join expanding AAC

Boardman, Warren Harding, East, Brookfield, Ashtabula Edgewood and Pymatuning Valley are set to join the AAC.


YCS junior commits to Kentucky

Tymere Dubose is a 6-foot-5, 255-pound defensive end


Howland BOE approves Menendez hiring

A veteran assistant replaces the retired Dick Angle as the Tigers’ head football coach.