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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Andrew Williams #80 of YSU runs with the football while being tackled by defensive back Mike Dennis #17 and linebacker Wesley Nagaseu #9 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Andrew Williams #80 ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Andrew Williams #80 of YSU runs with the football while being tackled by defensive back Mike Dennis #17 and linebacker Wesley Nagaseu #9 of Saint Francis during the ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Quarterback Dante Nania #3 of YSU throws a pass during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Quarterback Dante Nania #3 ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Quarterback Dante Nania #3 of YSU throws a pass during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Quarterback Dante Nania #3 of YSU throws a pass during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Quarterback Dante Nania #3 ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Quarterback Dante Nania #3 of YSU throws a pass during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Quarterback Zack Drayer #7 of Saint Francis is tackled by linebacker Dubem Nwadiogbu #22 of YSU during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Quarterback Zack Drayer #7 ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Quarterback Zack Drayer #7 of Saint Francis is tackled by linebacker Dubem Nwadiogbu #22 of YSU during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Defensive linemen Derek Rivers #11 of YSU tackles running back Khairi Dickson #1 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Defensive linemen Derek Rivers ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Defensive linemen Derek Rivers #11 of YSU tackles running back Khairi Dickson #1 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Tight end Frank Failace #45 of Saint Francis cates a pass behind defensive linemen Desmond Williams #7 of YSU during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Tight end Frank Failace ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Tight end Frank Failace #45 of Saint Francis cates a pass behind defensive linemen Desmond Williams #7 of YSU during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz #29 of YSU runs the football through the arm tackle of linebacker Semo Sila #10 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz #29 of YSU runs the football through the arm tackle of linebacker Semo Sila #10 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Jody Webb #20 of YSU dives into the end zone to score a touchdown while being hit by defensive back DaQuan Minter #14 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Jody Webb ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Jody Webb #20 of YSU dives into the end zone to score a touchdown while being hit by defensive back DaQuan Minter #14 of Saint Francis during ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz #29 of YSU runs through defensive back Lorenzo Jerome #1 of Saint Francis on his way ingot he end zone for a touchdown during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz #29 of YSU runs through defensive back Lorenzo Jerome #1 of Saint Francis on his way ingot he end zone for a touchdown during the ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz #29 of YSU runs the football through the arm tackle of linebacker Semo Sila #10 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz #29 of YSU runs the football through the arm tackle of linebacker Semo Sila #10 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz #29 of YSU runs the football behind a blocker during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator) He would score a touchdown on this play.

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz #29 of YSU runs the football behind a blocker during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Andre Stubbs #4 of YSU runs the football between defenders Bishop Neal #11 and Wesley Nagseu #9 of Saint Francis on a double reverse during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Andre Stubbs #4 ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Andre Stubbs #4 of YSU runs the football between defenders Bishop Neal #11 and Wesley Nagseu #9 of Saint Francis on a double reverse during the 1st half ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Jelani Berassa #8 of YSU catchers a pass on the sideline while being tackled by defensive back Mike Dennis #17 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Jelani Berassa #8 ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Jelani Berassa #8 of YSU catchers a pass on the sideline while being tackled by defensive back Mike Dennis #17 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz #29 of YSU runs the football away from linebacker Wesley Nagaseu #9 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Martin Ruiz #29 of YSU runs the football away from linebacker Wesley Nagaseu #9 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Khairi Dickson #1 of Saint Francis is tackled by linebacker Jaylin Kelly #40 of YSU during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Khairi Dickson ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Khairi Dickson #1 of Saint Francis is tackled by linebacker Jaylin Kelly #40 of YSU during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Terell Smith #6 of Saint Francis salutes the fans after scoring a touchdown over defensive back Julius Childs #1 of YSU during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator) He would be flagged for taunting.

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Terell Smith #6 ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Receiver Terell Smith #6 of Saint Francis salutes the fans after scoring a touchdown over defensive back Julius Childs #1 of YSU during the 1st half of Saturday nights ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Kick returner Christian Bryant #2 of YSU returns a punt following the block of teammate Jaylon Brown #10 on Bishop Neal #11 of Saint Francis during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Kick returner Christian Bryant ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Kick returner Christian Bryant #2 of YSU returns a punt following the block of teammate Jaylon Brown #10 on Bishop Neal #11 of Saint Francis during the 1st half ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Jody Webb #20 of YSU sprints down the sideline past defensive back Lorenzo Jerome #1 of Saint Francis on his way ingot he end zone for a touchdown during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Jody Webb ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Jody Webb #20 of YSU sprints down the sideline past defensive back Lorenzo Jerome #1 of Saint Francis on his way ingot he end zone for a ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Jody Webb #20 of YSU is picked up by teammate Trevor Strickland #55 after scoring a touchdown during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator) Saint Francis defensive back DaQuan Minter #14 pictured.

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Jody Webb ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Jody Webb #20 of YSU is picked up by teammate Trevor Strickland #55 after scoring a touchdown during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Lorenzo Jerome #2 of Saint Francis runs away from defenders Jaylin Kelly #40 and Dubem Nwadiogbu #22 of YSU on his way to the end zone for a touchdown during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Lorenzo Jerome ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Lorenzo Jerome #2 of Saint Francis runs away from defenders Jaylin Kelly #40 and Dubem Nwadiogbu #22 of YSU on his way to the end zone for ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Lorenzo Jerome #2 of Saint Francis is brought down by Donald D'Aalesio #8 of YSU during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Lorenzo Jerome ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Running back Lorenzo Jerome #2 of Saint Francis is brought down by Donald D'Aalesio #8 of YSU during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Defensive back Julis Childs #1 of YSU confronts offensive linemen Colin Gdula #52 of Saint Francis after a play during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Defensive back Julis Childs ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20, 2014: Defensive back Julis Childs #1 of YSU confronts offensive linemen Colin Gdula #52 of Saint Francis after a play during the 1st half of Saturday nights game NCAA football ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  YCS' Hector Colon is brought down by JFK defenders Ryan Lee (left) and Dominic Alberini (back) resulting in a fumble in the first quarter, Saturday night in Poland.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator YCS' Hector Colon is brought ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator YCS' Hector Colon is brought down by JFK defenders Ryan Lee (left) and Dominic Alberini (back) resulting in a fumble in the first quarter, Saturday night in Poland.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Michael Roscoe (6), quarterback for Warren, runs on the QB keep for a gain of yards Saturday evening against the Youngstown Christian Eagles.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Michael Roscoe (6), quarterback for ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Michael Roscoe (6), quarterback for Warren, runs on the QB keep for a gain of yards Saturday evening against the Youngstown Christian Eagles.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Jamynk Jackson (23) wide receiver for YCS side steps around JFK's Joe Millard during their matchup Saturday evening in Poland.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Jamynk Jackson (23) wide receiver ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Jamynk Jackson (23) wide receiver for YCS side steps around JFK's Joe Millard during their matchup Saturday evening in Poland.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  A pass thrown by YCS' kicker slips through the fingers of Braylon Paige (left) which resulted in a turnover on downs in the first quarter against Warren JFK, Saturday evening in Poland.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator A pass thrown by YCS' ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator A pass thrown by YCS' kicker slips through the fingers of Braylon Paige (left) which resulted in a turnover on downs in the first quarter against Warren JFK, Saturday evening ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Dimage Clinkscale (9) of JFK is caught up in a host of Eagle defenders, Saturday evening during their matchup against Youngstown Christian in Poland.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Dimage Clinkscale (9) of JFK ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Dimage Clinkscale (9) of JFK is caught up in a host of Eagle defenders, Saturday evening during their matchup against Youngstown Christian in Poland.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Michael Roscoe quarterback for Warren looks at Youngstown defensive back Seth Morrow as he makes his way to the sideline during Saturday night's match up in Poland.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Michael Roscoe quarterback for Warren ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Michael Roscoe quarterback for Warren looks at Youngstown defensive back Seth Morrow as he makes his way to the sideline during Saturday night's match up in Poland.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  JFK's Dominic Alberini works to bring down Eagle wide receiver Joxh Suszczynski early in the first quarter of Saturday night's match up in Poland.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator JFK's Dominic Alberini works to ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator JFK's Dominic Alberini works to bring down Eagle wide receiver Joxh Suszczynski early in the first quarter of Saturday night's match up in Poland.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  JFK quarterback Michael Roscoe (6) breaks through a host of YCS defenders in first half action in Poland, Saturday night.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator JFK quarterback Michael Roscoe (6) ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator JFK quarterback Michael Roscoe (6) breaks through a host of YCS defenders in first half action in Poland, Saturday night.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Carl Shipley of Youngstown poors a Pumpkin Ale at the New Belgium stand during the second annual Beer Fest at the Covelli Centre on  Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Festival goers were able to taste several beers from over 100 breweries and over 300 different kinds of beer.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Carl Shipley of Youngstown poors a ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Carl Shipley of Youngstown poors a Pumpkin Ale at the New Belgium stand during the second annual Beer Fest at the Covelli Centre on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Festival goers were ...


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Maureen Drummond, executive director of Hands On Volunteer Network pours a beer for a festival goer to taste during the second annual Beer Fest at the Covelli Centre Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Festival goers were able to taste several beers from over 100 breweries and over 300 different kinds of beer.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Maureen Drummond, executive director of Hands ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Maureen Drummond, executive director of Hands On Volunteer Network pours a beer for a festival goer to taste during the second annual Beer Fest at the Covelli Centre Saturday, Sept. 20, ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to block the shot of a South player during their matchup at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to block the shot of a South player during their matchup at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to block the shot of a South player during their matchup at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to block the shot of a South player during their matchup at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Emily Holroyd of Perry lets a ball slip past her fingers as she attempts to block a South shot during the Pirates' match against South at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Emily Holroyd of Perry lets ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Emily Holroyd of Perry lets a ball slip past her fingers as she attempts to block a South shot during the Pirates' match against South at Hubbard High School, Saturday ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to block the shot of a South player during their matchup at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to block the shot of a South player during their matchup at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.The Covelli Centre filled with hundreds of festival goers for the second annual Beer Fest Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Festival goers were able to taste several beers from over 100 breweries and over 300 different kinds of beer.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.The Covelli Centre filled with hundreds ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.The Covelli Centre filled with hundreds of festival goers for the second annual Beer Fest Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Festival goers were able to taste several beers from over 100 breweries ...


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Beer on ice at the second annual Beer Fest at the Covelli Centre on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Festival goers were able to taste several beers from over 100 breweries and over 300 different kinds of beer.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Beer on ice at the second ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Beer on ice at the second annual Beer Fest at the Covelli Centre on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Festival goers were able to taste several beers from over 100 breweries and ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to block the shot of a South player during their matchup at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Perry's Emily Holroyd prepares to block the shot of a South player during their matchup at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Josselyn and Pat Anderson, both of Youngstown, enjoy beer while talking with Caroline Macdonell, a Brand Ambassador of Great Lakes Brewing Co. at the second Beer Fest at the Covelli Centre on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Josselyn and Pat Anderson, both of ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Josselyn and Pat Anderson, both of Youngstown, enjoy beer while talking with Caroline Macdonell, a Brand Ambassador of Great Lakes Brewing Co. at the second Beer Fest at the Covelli Centre ...


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Ian McMurray of Struthers wears pretzels around his neck and tastes beer at the second year of Beer Fest at The Covelli Centre, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.  McMurray wanted to bring the "small pub" feel to the festival and decided bring along pretzel necklaces that he and his friends wore.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Ian McMurray of Struthers wears pretzels ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Ian McMurray of Struthers wears pretzels around his neck and tastes beer at the second year of Beer Fest at The Covelli Centre, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. McMurray wanted to bring ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Mooney's Autumn Desantis blocks a spike by Hubbard's Annie Zagoree (23) during their volleyball match at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Mooney's Autumn Desantis blocks a ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Mooney's Autumn Desantis blocks a spike by Hubbard's Annie Zagoree (23) during their volleyball match at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Champion junior David Hatt (robot) leads (from left) Maurice Georgia of Harding, Natalie Hall of Harding, Jen Nold of Mentor, Samantha Nold of Warren along with other crowd members during a time out at the Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge held in Fitch's gymnasium, Saturday, September 20th.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Champion junior David Hatt (robot) ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Champion junior David Hatt (robot) leads (from left) Maurice Georgia of Harding, Natalie Hall of Harding, Jen Nold of Mentor, Samantha Nold of Warren along with other crowd members during ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Austintown's (red shirts) focus on navigating their robot in the aerial assist challenge in which the teams are to make their robots pick up and throw balls through various goals in the court.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Austintown's (red shirts) focus on ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Austintown's (red shirts) focus on navigating their robot in the aerial assist challenge in which the teams are to make their robots pick up and throw balls through various goals ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Austintown Fitch boys (red shirts) Westly Pringle (left) and Hunter Hykes (right) concentrate on driving their robot, Saturday afternoon at Fitch High School.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Austintown Fitch boys (red shirts) ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Austintown Fitch boys (red shirts) Westly Pringle (left) and Hunter Hykes (right) concentrate on driving their robot, Saturday afternoon at Fitch High School.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Hubbard's Macey Sarisky puts the ball over the net during Saturday volleyball games at Hubbard High School.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Hubbard's Macey Sarisky puts the ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Hubbard's Macey Sarisky puts the ball over the net during Saturday volleyball games at Hubbard High School.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Austintown junior Garrett McGinty (right) celebrates a victory with teammate Alexis Weekley, a sophomore from Parma, Saturday during the Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge at Austintown HS.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Austintown junior Garrett McGinty (right) ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Austintown junior Garrett McGinty (right) celebrates a victory with teammate Alexis Weekley, a sophomore from Parma, Saturday during the Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge at Austintown HS.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Jaclyn Yankle watches the ball as she prepares to keep it out of Cardinal territory, Saturday at Hubbard High School.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Jaclyn Yankle watches the ball ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Jaclyn Yankle watches the ball as she prepares to keep it out of Cardinal territory, Saturday at Hubbard High School.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Emily Holroyd of Perry lets a ball slip past her fingers as she attempts to block a South shot during the Pirates' match against South at Hubbard High School, Saturday morning.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Emily Holroyd of Perry lets ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Emily Holroyd of Perry lets a ball slip past her fingers as she attempts to block a South shot during the Pirates' match against South at Hubbard High School, Saturday ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Lauren Lottier (23) of Cardinal looks to bump the ball over the net during Mooney's contest with Perry, Saturday morning at Hubbard High School.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Lauren Lottier (23) of Cardinal ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Lauren Lottier (23) of Cardinal looks to bump the ball over the net during Mooney's contest with Perry, Saturday morning at Hubbard High School.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Mooney's Jaclyn Yankle watches her spike over the net as Hubbard's Emily Krinos goes up to block, Saturday at Hubbard High School.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Mooney's Jaclyn Yankle watches her ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Mooney's Jaclyn Yankle watches her spike over the net as Hubbard's Emily Krinos goes up to block, Saturday at Hubbard High School.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Hubbard's Caitlin O'Hara (center) spikes the ball over the net into the defense of Jaclyn Yankle (left) and Nichole Webber (right) during Saturday's volleyball matches at Hubbard High.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Hubbard's Caitlin O'Hara (center) spikes ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Hubbard's Caitlin O'Hara (center) spikes the ball over the net into the defense of Jaclyn Yankle (left) and Nichole Webber (right) during Saturday's volleyball matches at Hubbard High.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  21 teams competed during Saturday's off-season tournament at Austintown Fitch High School. 2014 was the first year for the Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge at Fitch.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator 21 teams competed during Saturday's ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator 21 teams competed during Saturday's off-season tournament at Austintown Fitch High School. 2014 was the first year for the Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge at Fitch.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Canfield seniors Jacob Brothers and Austin Hall celebrate their victory in the semi finals of the Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge held at Austintown Fitch High School, Saturday, September 20th.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Canfield seniors Jacob Brothers and ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Canfield seniors Jacob Brothers and Austin Hall celebrate their victory in the semi finals of the Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge held at Austintown Fitch High School, Saturday, September 20th.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Fitch's (red shirts) Westly Pringle (left) and hunter Hykes (right) look in shock as their robot is rammed by an opposing robot from behind, Saturday afternoon at Fitch High School.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Fitch's (red shirts) Westly Pringle ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Fitch's (red shirts) Westly Pringle (left) and hunter Hykes (right) look in shock as their robot is rammed by an opposing robot from behind, Saturday afternoon at Fitch High School.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Hubbard's Caitlin O'Hara watches her shot go down into Cardinal territory past the block of Mooney's Nichole Webber, Saturday at Hubbard High School.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Hubbard's Caitlin O'Hara watches her ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Hubbard's Caitlin O'Hara watches her shot go down into Cardinal territory past the block of Mooney's Nichole Webber, Saturday at Hubbard High School.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Hubbard's Caitlin O'Hara (left) spikes the ball around Cardinal's Nichole Webber, Saturday morning at Hubbard High School.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Hubbard's Caitlin O'Hara (left) spikes ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Hubbard's Caitlin O'Hara (left) spikes the ball around Cardinal's Nichole Webber, Saturday morning at Hubbard High School.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Macey Sarisky of Hubbard watches her spike over Mooney's Mckenzie Reese during their match, Saturday at Hubbard High.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Macey Sarisky of Hubbard watches ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Macey Sarisky of Hubbard watches her spike over Mooney's Mckenzie Reese during their match, Saturday at Hubbard High.