Alyssa Koval of North Jackson holds a napkin over her …

Photo by Geoffrey Hauschild | published: August 30, 2010

Alyssa Koval of North Jackson holds a napkin over her mouth as she recovers from downing 11 pirogis in a pirogi-eating contest during Polish Day. Her cousin, Ashley Koval of Youngstown, rests her head on the table after taking second place by eating 14 pirogis in three minutes.