Jakob Cross (5) of Columbiana throws the ball away as he is being brought down by Jimmy Mayberry (16) of Western Reserve during Thursday night's matchup at Firestone Park in Columbiana. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 8/23/18 Columbiana
Adam Gatrell (31) of Western Reserve lowers his shoulder to fight through a tackle attempt by Columbiana's Thurston Burt (13) and Erik Hopfenziz (52) during Thursday night's matchup at Firestone Park in Columbiana. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 8/23/18 Columbiana
Adam Gatrell (31) of Western Reserve tries to fight off a tackle by Columbiana's Xathon Cross (6) during Thursday night's matchup at Firestone Park in Columbiana. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 8/23/18 Columbiana
Steven Anderson (19) of Columbiana lowers his shoulder on Western Reserve's Ryan Slaven (30) during Thursday night's matchup at Firestone Park in Columbiana. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 8/23/18 Columbiana
Ryan Slaven (30) of Western Reserve dives ahead for extra yardage as he is brought down by a group of Clipper defenders during Thursday night's matchup at Firestone Park in Columbiana. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 8/23/18 Columbiana
Adam Gatrell (31) of Western Reserve sheds a tackle attempt by Columbiana's Carter Pasco (22) during Thursday nights matchup at Firestone Park in Columbiana. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 8/23/18 Columbiana
Jimmy Mayberry (16) and Cody Wise (84) of Western Reserve celebrate a touchdown reception by Mayberry in the first quarter of Thursday night's matchup at Firestone Park in Columbiana. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 8/23/18 Columbiana