Boardman's Che Trevena runs with the ball while East's Machai Cheatam lunges to try to tackle him during the first half of their game at Boardman on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
Boardman's student section cheers during the first half of the game against East at Boardman on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
Boardman runs onto the field before their game against East at Boardman on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
Boardman's Mike O'Horo holds onto the ball while he's tackled by East during the first half of their game at Boardman on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
East's Gei'Vonni Washington (5) gets the ball from Zane Cylar during the first half of their game against Boardman at Boardman on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
Boardman's flagline holds flags while Boardman's alma mater plays before the game against East at Boardman on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 24, 2018: Boardman quarterback Mike O'Horo throws a pass during the fist half of their game on Friday night at Boardman high school. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 24, 2018: East running back Eddie Bryant, left, runs away from Boardman's Nikitas Missos (54) and Tino Arcuri during the fist half of their game on Friday night at Boardman high school. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 24, 2018: Boardman's Kareem Hamdan tackles East's Zane Cylar during the fist half of their game on Friday night at Boardman high school. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 24, 2018: Boardman quarterback Mike O'Horo throws a pass while being pressured by East's Christopher Fitzgerald during the fist half of their game on Friday night at Boardman high school. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 24, 2018: Boardman receiver Che Trevena runs away from East's Machai Cheatam during the fist half of their game on Friday night at Boardman high school. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 24, 2018: Boardman's Joe Ieraci is tackled by East's DeRon Gilbert during the fist half of their game on Friday night at Boardman high school. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 24, 2018: Boardman receiver Che Trevena catches a pass while being defended by East defensive backMarshall Herron during the fist half of their game on Friday night at Boardman high school. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR