Morning Journal - High School Football 2017

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INDEX S ECTION A Team Page Columbiana 4 Crestview 8 East Palestine 12 EOAC 16, 25-27 Toronto 18 Lisbon 20 Leetonia 28 Sebring 30 South Range 32 Southern Local 34 Springfield Local 36 United 38 Wellsville 42 S. Range stadium 47

S ECTION B Team Page Area seniors 3 United family 4 Beaver Local coach 5 Beaver Local 6 East Liverpool 10 Minerva 14 2016 playoffs 17 2017 playoffs 19 Oak Glen 22 Salem 24 West Branch 30 Western Reserve 34 AAC 36 Sebring coach 39

The Morning Journal’s 2017 Football Preview is dedicated in memory of United head football coach Fred Johnson, who guided the Golden Eagles to a 35-4-1 record in his four seasons from 1976 to 1979 — including the school’s only 10-0 season in 1978. He is shown with United’s first of three straight Tri-County League championship trophies in 1976. Johnson, who also was proud of the work he did in the classroom, died Feb. 4 at the age of 69. He will be missed, especially on Friday nights.

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COLUMBIANA CLIPPERS

Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer

Members of the 2017 Columbiana football team are (front, from left) trainer Mandy Moreschi, James Hum, Zach Philips, Aaron Thistlewaite, Jarrett Nemick, Dustin Bennett, head coach Bob Spaite, Jared Bryarly, Frank Rupert, Zach Witherow, Shane Moore, Kyle Ferraro; (second row, from left) coach Paul Hostetter, coach Jonathan Welsh, Jakob Cross, Mike Cobbin, Brandt Virden, Jaden Graham, Thurston Burt, Nathan Carter, Erik Hopfenziz, John McKee, Wayne Davis, Tom McKee, Joe Hum, coach Ned Rudloff, coach John Tollas; (third row, from left) coach Ryan Holmes, Creed Green, Hunter Zentner, Joe Bable, Kyle Philips, Chase Franken, Steven Anderson, Cody Miller, Quenton Cross, Steve DeBone,Cameron Fortune, Hunter Rosfeld, Josh Stilson, Tyler Zagotti, Nate Davis and coach Ryan Wolf; (back, from left) Xathan Cross, Cutter Green, Chandler Parrish, Destiny Kulka, Matt Morroco, Owen Graham, John Ervin, John Jasso, David Graff, Travis Kadin, John Churma, Colin Schick and Anthony Bryarly.

Clippers facing early challenges Classification Division VI, Region 21 2016 Record 7-3, including a second-place finish in the Inter-Tri County League White Division with a 3-1 mark. The Clippers were 1-2 in games decided by three points or less.

Head Coach Bob Spaite enters his 24th season as

2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 24 at Western Reserve Sept. 1 McDonald Sept. 8 at Springfield Sept. 15 Leetonia Sept. 22 United Sept. 29 at Toronto Oct. 6 Wellsville Oct. 13 at Lisbon Oct. 20 Southern Oct. 27 at East Palestine

head coach with a record of 157-87, four conference titles and 10 state playoff appearances. He also was 13-33-4 in five seasons at Southern Local.

Assistant coaches Ryan Wolf, defensive coordinator, safeties Ryan Holmes, tailbacks, outside linebackers Jonathan Welsh, offensive line, defensive line Andrew Morrow, wide receivers, cornerbacks Paul Hostetter, offensive line, defensive line Randy Barker, special teams Ned Rudloff, offensive line, defensive line Returning lettermen Twenty-one, including three starters on offense and three starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Multiple formtion spread.

Offensive outlook Not only did the Clippers graduate record-setting quarterback Mitch Davidson from an offense that averaged 40.3 points a game last season, but also their entire line.

“We are inexperienced everywhere but wide receiver,” Spaite said. “We have Zero depth at quarterback, tailback and offensive line, in particular.”

Davidson become Columbiana County’s career passing leader by throwing for 7,751 yards and 85 touchdowns as a four-year starter.

“We’re still trying to find our identity,” Spaite said. “We’ll have to figure that out pretty quick. We have three guys alternating at tailback and Jakob Cross at quarterback. He’s inherited the unenviable task of succeeding Mitch Davidson.

“The offensive line is young and we’re still trying to figure out what combination is best.”

Basic defensive formation 50 Angle.

Defensive outlook “The defense has come together pretty solid,” Spaite said. “Frank Rupert and Erik Hopfenziz have taken over in the middle linebacker spots. We’re a pretty light on the defensive line.”

Returning offensive backs Zach Philips (senior halfback), Dustin Bennett (senior halfback).

Incoming offensive backs Jakob Cross (sophomore quarterback), Frank Ruptert (senior tailback), Nathan Carter (junior tailback), Steven Anderson (sophomore tailback), Chase Franken (sophomore halfback), Xathan Cross (freshman quarterback).

Returning offensive ends Jarrett Nemick (senior wide receiver), Quenton Cross (sophomore tight end).

Incoming offensive ends Joe Bable (sophomore slot), Hunter See CLIPPERS, Page 5A

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BOB SPAITE, COLUMBIANA HEAD COACH

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Zentner (sophomore wide receiver), Jayden Graham (junior wide receiver), Brandt Virden (junior wide receiver).

Returning offensive linemen None.

Incoming offensive linemen Kyle Ferraro (senior tackle/center), Erik Hopfenziz (junior tackle), Shane Moore (senior guard), Tyler Zagotti (sophomore guard), Nate Davis (sophomore tackle), Wayne Davis (junior guard), Josh Stilson (sophomore guard), Zach Witherow (senior guard).

Returning defensive linemen James Hum (senior noseguard).

Incoming defensive linemen Shane Moore (senior tackle), Wayne Davis (junior tackle), Cody Miller (sophomore tackle).

Returning linebackers Frank Rupert (senior inside), Zach Witherow (senior outside).

Incoming linebackers Erik Hopfenziz (junior inside), Steve Anderson (sophomore inside), Quenton Cross (sophomore outside), Nate Carter (junior outside).

Returning defensive backs Zach Philips (senior cornerback), Dustin Bennett (senior cornerback), Jakob Cross (sophomore safety).

Incoming defensive backs Aaron Thistlewaite (senior safety), Hunter Zentner (sophomore safety), Jarrett Nemick (senior cornerback), Brandt Virden (senior free safety), Chase Franken (sophomore safety), Joe Bable (sophomore cornerback), Jayden See CLIPPERS, Page 6A

Morning Journal/Wayne Maris

Sophomore quarterback Jakob Cross (right) and sophomore tailback Steven Anderson (above) will be stepping into key roles for the Clippers this season.

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Graham (junior cornerback).

2016 Players honored Mitch Davidson (graduated), second-team Division VI All-Ohio and Morning Journal All-Area Back of the Year.

Keenan Greeen (graduated), special mention Division VI All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Sean Congemi (graduated), honorable mention AllArea.

Tanner Pearl (graduated), honorable mention AllArea.

Connor Stacey (graduated), honorable mention AllArea.

Caleb Rupert (graduated), honorable mention AllArea.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Mitch Davidson (graduated) 875 yards and 13 touchdowns on 145 carries (6.0); Tanner Pearl (graduated) 726 yards and 14 touchdowns on 84 carries (8.6); Jakob Cross, 287 yards and four touchdowns on 31 carries (9.3).

Passing — Mitch Davidson (graduated) completed 117 of 196 passes (60 percent) for 1,636 yards and 19 touchdowns; Jakob Cross completed 11 of 27 passes (40.7 percent) for 156 yards and one touchdown.

Receiving — Jake Stoy (graduated) 22 catches for 305 yards (13.9) and three touchdowns; Tanner Pearl (graduated) 18 catches for 167 yards (9.3) and five touchdowns; Connor Stacey (graduated) 17 catches for 322 yards (18.9) and three touchdowns; Zach Philips, 17 catches for 222 yards (13.1) and one touchdown; Dustin Bennett (graduated) 17 catches for 295 yards (17.4) and touchdowns; Jarrett Nemick, 16 catches for 170 yards (10.6) and one touchdown.

Scoring — Tanner Pearl (graduted) 114 points; Mitch

Columbiana Clippers 1 Brandt Virden...............WR/FS........5-4.......110.......Jr. 2 Creed Green................Y/LB ...........5-5.......130.......Fr. 3 Jaden Graham .............WR/CB .......5-10.....148.......Jr. 4 James Hum..................TB/NG ........5-10.....189.......Sr. 5 Jakob Cross.................QB/S...........6-0.......187.......Soph.

6 Zach Philips .................HB/CB ........6-0.......165.......Sr. 7 Aaron Thistlewaite .......WR/S..........6-2.......158.......Sr. 8 Jarrett Nemick..............WR/CB .......5-10.....172.......Sr. 9 Mike Cobbin.................TB/LB .........5-4.......156.......Soph.

10 Hunter Zentner ............WR/S..........5-9.......140.......Soph.

11 Joe Bable.....................Y/CB...........5-6.......140.......Soph.

12 Xathan Cross...............QB/S...........5-10.....135.......Fr. 13 Burt Thurston...............TE/LB .........5-9.......145.......Jr. 15 Kyle Phillips .................WR/CB .......5-7.......120.......Soph.

16 Chase Franken ............HB/CB ........5-10.....150.......Soph.

17 Dustin Bennett .............HB/S...........5-10.....165.......Sr. 18 Cutter Green................Y/LB ...........5-6.......140.......Fr. 19 Steven Anderson .........TB/LB .........6-0.......218.......Soph.

20 Jack Carnery ...............Y/LB ...........5-10.....143.......Soph.

21 Chandler Parrish..........QB/LB.........5-9.......145.......Fr. 22 Jared Bryarly ...............K.................6-0.......152.......Sr. 23 Nathan Carter..............TB/DB.........5-9.......170.......Jr. 25 Destiny Kulka...............TB/LB .........5-5.......109.......Fr. 27 Cody Miller...................HB/DT ........5-10.....168.......Soph.

30 Matt Morrocco..............TB/LB .........5-10.....145.......Fr.

Davidson (graduated) 78; Jared Bryarly 33; Connor Stacey 30.

Tackles — Keenan Green (graduated) 106; Sean Congemi (graduated) 87; Frank Rupert 66; Connor Stacey (graduated) 61.

Interceptions — Zach Philips 2; Connor Stacey (graduated) 2; Aaron Thistlewaite 2.

Sacks — Keenan Green (graduated) 9 1/2.

2017 Outlook Columbiana will find out a lot about itself before play in the new Easteron Ohio Athletic Conference begins.

The Clippers open against Western Reserve, McDonald and Springfield in their non-league slate.

“We’re front loaded, there’s no question about that,” Spaite said. “I think that will tell the tale of how the season will unfold — if we’re a team that is going to be in the mix or a team that is building. The first three opponents are going to be challenging. This will be one of

31 Quenton Cross ............TE/E ...........5-11.....193.......Soph.

45 Frank Rupert................TB/LB .........6-0.......176.......Sr. 50 Zach Witherow.............OG/LB ........5-9.......170.......Sr. 51 Steve DeBone..............OG/DE........5-8.......145.......Soph.

52 Erik Hopfenziz .............OT/LB.........6-2.......181.......Jr. 53 John McKee.................OG/DT........5-9.......165.......Soph.

56 Owen Graham .............OG/DE........5-9.......165.......Fr. 57 John Ervin....................OG/DE........5-8.......148.......Fr. 58 John Jasso...................OT/DE ........5-10.....159.......Fr. 60 David Graff...................OT/DT ........5-9.......153.......Fr. 62 Travis Kadin .................OG/DE........5-7.......125.......Fr. 64 Cameron Fortune ........OT/DT ........5-8.......230.......Soph.

66 Wayne Davis................OG/DT........5-9.......210.......Jr. 67 Micah Bender ..............OG/NG .......5-8.......160.......Soph.

68 Hunter Rosfeld.............OG/DT........6-1.......332.......Soph.

70 Shane Moore ...............OG/DT........5-10.....200.......Sr. 71 John Churma ...............OG/DE........5-8.......155.......Fr. 72 Josh Stilson .................OG/DT........5-10.....221.......Soph.

73 Tyler Zagotti .................OG/DE........5-11.....310.......Soph.

74 Nate Davis ...................OT/DE ........6-2.......210.......Soph.

77 Kyle Ferraro .................C/OT...........5-10.....190.......Sr. 79 Joe Hum ......................OG/DT........5-10.....183.......Soph.

80 Tom McKee ..................TE/LB .........5-10.....165.......Soph.

84 Colin Schick.................HB/DB ........5-8.......128.......Fr. 88 Anthony Bryarly ...........TB/LB .........6-0.......132.......Fr.

the tougher opening non-league schedules in my 24 years.”

Columbiana has posted winning records in 14 of the last 17 years.

After the Clippers get through the first three weeks, they’ll be off and running in the EOAC. “The new league will present some traditional rivals in East Palestine, Leetonia, Lisbon, United and Southern Local, plus adding the relatively new rivals Wellsville and Toronto will make an exciting year,” Spaite said.

He believes several teams could make a run at the first championship in the new league.

“If I were to give a slight edge, it would be East Palestine — they have the veteran quarterback and that is always a major factor — but they also lost a few key players,” Spaite said.

“I still think it’s anyone’s league. I don’t see a clearcut favorite. All eight teams are fairly balanced, It may come down to who has younger players develop.”

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Best records this century The regular-season records of area football teams since the 2000 season: Team Record 1. South Range .........................................134-35 2. Crestview...............................................127-43 3. Columbiana ...........................................116-52 4. Springfield .............................................100-70 5. West Branch.........................................90-79-1 6. Beaver Local ...........................................87-83 7. Wellsville..................................................85-85 8. United......................................................83-87 9. Leetonia ..................................................81-88 10. Lisbon......................................................72-97 11. Minerva ...................................................72-98 12. Salem ....................................................69-101 13. East Palestine .......................................68-102 14. East Liverpool........................................66-104 15. Southern Local ......................................64-105 16. Oak Glen ...............................................57-112 17. Sebring..................................................25-144

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Columbiana kicker Jared Bryerly is on the run after a back snap and is chased by Leetonia’s Derrick Grossen last season.

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CRESTVIEW REBELS

Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer

Members of the 2017 Crestview football team are (front, from left) First row from left: Dylan Baker, Jeff Feo, Jacob Ricketts, Dakota Stratton, Danny Moore, Caleb Hill, Caleb Dew, Andrew Hardenbrook, Dante Pelino; (second row, from left) Andrew Yanssens, Chucky Lindsay, Justin Collins, Gabe Cusick, Dominic Perry, Daniel Morgan, Nick Sherrill, Devin Turvey, Jason Hill; (third row, from left) Josh Simmons, Alex Pecor, Wyatt Woodring, Dylan Huff, Stephen Barr, James Fitzgerald, Austin Brodigan, Jude Riffle, Brandon Adams; (fourth row, from left) Jamie Hoffer, Cameron Wolfe, Tanner Davis, Hunter Woodring,Wyatt Babik, Nathan Heck, Connor Hughes, Cole Kerchofer, Colton Murray; (fifth row, from left) Tony Perorazio, Eli Riffle, Joey Hawkins, Ethan Powell, William Hardenbrook, Brandon Yanssens, Kaden Paskevitch, Kain McIntosh, Tyler Harrison, Kyle Saunders; (back, from left) coach Mike Bettura, coach Dom Perry, coach Seth Antram, coach Eric Potts, head coach Paul Cusick, coach Jed Campbell, coach Dan Hill, coach Keith Drewnoski and coach Lowell Bacon.

Rebels going out on their own Classification Division V, Region 17 2016 Record 3-7, including a 1-3 mark in the Inter-

2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted Aug. 25 West Branch Sept. 1 at Struthers Sept. 8 Akron North Sept. 16 at Warren JFK at Mollenkopf Stadium Sept. 23 at Cleve. Shaw, 2 p.m.

Sept. 29 South Range Oct. 6 at Magnolia, W.Va. Oct. 13 at Kent Roosevelt Oct. 20 Indian Creek Oct. 27 Lakeview, Pa.

Tri County League Red Division. It was the Rebels’ first losing season since 2003. They played seven teams with winning records and suffered five losses to teams the won at least nine games — Division II state champion Warren JFK, Garrettsville Garfield, South Range, Springfield and Lisbon.

Head Coach Paul Cusick enters his 19th season as head coach with a record of 144-60 (a .706 winning percentage) along with 10 league titles and 13 state playoff appearances. He has a career record of 152-82, which includes three seasons at Leetonia.

Assistant coaches Lowell Bacon, defensive coordinator Dom Perry, special teams coordinator, offensive line, defensive line

Eric Potts, running backs, linebackers Dan Hill, receivers, safeties Jed Campbell, tight ends, defensive ends Keith Drewnoski, running backs, linebackers Mike Bettura, offensive line, defensive ends Seth Antram, receivers, cornerbacks Returning lettermen Twenty-one, including eight starters on offense and six starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Spread Zone Read.

Offensive outlook A young Crestview team averaged an uncharacteristic 22.1 points a game last season. They return 1,000-yard rusher

Andrew Janssens and starting quarterback Caleb Hill.

“Offensively, we will continue to run the spread, but our tempo will depend on how quickly we mature,” Cusick said.

“We should have great competition in camp for starting positions. We have experience on the offense side of the ball and need to continue to learn the system to be competitive.”

Basic defensive formation 4-2-5.

Defensive outlook “Our defense will have a new scheme,” Cusick said. “The defense looks to be more aggressive and must make plays for us. We will have a great balance of expeSee REBELS, Page 9A

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rience throughout the defensive unit. We must have our defense create turnovers and field position.”

Cole Kerchofer (freshman tackle), Colton Murray (freshman center).

Returning offensive backs Caleb Hill (senior quarterback), Andrew Janssens (junior running back), Devin Turvey (junior halfback), Andrew Hardenbrook (senior halfback), Danny Moore (senior running back), Jacob Ricketts (senior halfback).

Returning defensive linemen Dylan Baker (senior tackle), Jacob Ricketts (senior end), Dante Pelino (junior end), Dominic Perry (junior tackle), Josh Simmons (junior tackle), Wyatt Woodring (junior end).

Incoming offensive backs Tanner Davis (sophomore running back), Tyler Harrison (freshman halfback), Kain McIntosh (freshman halfback), Ethan Powell (freshman halfback), Kyle Sauners (freshman running back).

Incoming defensive linemen Brandon Adms (junior tackle) Justin Collins (junior end), Jason Hill (junior end), Alex Pecor (junior tackle), Dante Pelino (sophomore end), Wyatt Babik (freshman tackle), Nathan Heck (freshman tackle), Jamie Hoffer (freshman end), Connor Hughes (freshman tackle), Cole Kerchofer (freshman end), Colton Murray (freshman tackle), Tony Perorazio (freshman end), Eli Riffle (freshman tackle).

Returning offensive ends Jeff Feo (senior flanker/split end), Dakota Stratton (senior tight end), Stephen Barr (junior flanker), Austin Brodigan (junior split end), Gabe Cusick (junior flanker), James Fitzgerald (junior split end), Hunter Woodring (sophomore flanker).

Incoming offensive ends Caleb Dew (junior split end), Jude Riffle (junior split end), Nick Sherrill (junior tight end), Cameron Wolfe (sophomore split end), William Hardenbrook (freshman flanker), Joey Hawkins (freshman split end), Jamie Hoffer (freshman tight end), Kaden Paskevitch (freshman split end), Tony Perorazio (freshman tight end), Brandon Yanssens (freshman split end).

Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer

Crestview junior tackle Dominic Perry is leading the Rebels up front as a third-year starter on the offensive line.

“It’s a shame and doesn’t seem right that we have lost many of our traditional rivalries, but we are looking forward to new opportunities.”

PAUL CUSICK, CRESTVIEW HEAD COACH

Returning offensive linemen Dylan Baker (senior guard), Chucky Lindsay (junior center), Daniel Morgan (junior guard), Dante Pelino (junior guard), Dominic Perry (junior tackle), Josh Simmons (junior center), Wyatt Woodring (junior tackle).

Incoming offensive linemen Brandon Adams (junior guard), Justin Collins (junior tackle), Jason Hill (junior guard), Alex Pecor (junior tackle), Wyatt Babik (freshman tackle), Nathan Heck (freshman tackle), Connor Hughes (freshman guard),

Returning linebackers Dakota Stratton (senior), Gabe Cusick (junior), Chucky Lindsay (junior), Daniel Morgan (junior).

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Crestview Rebels 2 James FitzgeraldSE/....QB/FS ........5-10.....138.......Jr. 3 Hunter Woodring..........FL/CB.........6-0.......180.......Soph.

4 Kaden Paskevitch ........SE/FS.........5-7.......135.......Fr. 5 Tyler Harrison...............HB/LB.........5-7.......148.......Fr. 6 Devin Turvey ................HB/WS .......5-9.......184.......Jr. 7 Gabe Cusick ................FL/LB..........5-9.......153.......Jr. 9 Dylan Huff....................SE/CB ........6-3.......180.......Jr. 10 Caleb Dew ...................SE/CB ........6-1.......145.......Sr. 11 Caleb Hill .....................QB/CB........6-1.......178.......Sr. 13 Tanner Davis................RB/LB.........5-7.......128.......Soph.

14 Andrew Hardenbrook...HB/WS .......5-10.....151.......Sr. 15 Stephen Barr ...............FL/QB/FS ...5-10.....176.......Jr. 16 Joey Hawkins...............SE/CB ........5-2.......128.......Fr. 17 Brandon Yanssens .......SE/CB ........5-6.......130.......Fr. 18 Austin Brodigan ...........SE/CB ........5-8.......154.......Jr. 20 Nich Sherrill .................TE/LB .........5-10.....157.......Jr. 22 Ethan Powell................RB/SS ........5-7.......147.......Fr. 23 William Hardenbrook ...FL/WS ........6-0.......150.......Fr. 24 Jeff Feo........................FL/CB.........5-8.......158.......Sr. 25 Danny Moore ...............RB/FS.........5-8.......158.......Sr. 26 Andrew Yanssens.........RB/SS ........5-10.....192.......Jr. 30 Dakota Stratton............TE/LB .........5-11.....199.......Sr. 31 Jude Riffle....................SE/CB ........6-0.......146.......Jr.

Crestview quarterback Caleb Hill

33 Kain McIntosh..............HB/LB.........5-6.......142.......Fr. 34 Cameron Wolfe ............SE/CB ........5-2.......110.......Soph.

36 Jacob Ricketts .............HB/DE ........5-7.......157.......Sr. 41 Kyle Saunders .............RB/SS ........5-6.......165.......Fr. 50 Brandon Adams...........G/DT...........5-7.......160.......Jr. 51 Chucky Lindsay ...........C/LB ...........5-9.......180.......Jr. 52 Dante Pelino ................G/DE ..........6-1.......213.......Jr. 53 Eli Riffle .......................G/DT...........5-5.......166.......Fr. 54 Justin Collins................T/DE...........6-2.......182.......Jr. 55 Connor Hughes ...........G/DT...........5-6.......156.......Fr. 56 Jason Hill .....................G/DE ..........5-8.......195.......Jr. 59 Cole Kerchofer.............T/DE...........5-8.......170.......Fr. 60 Colton Murray ..............C/DT...........5-9.......231.......Fr. 61 Dylan Baker .................G/DT...........5-10.....255.......Sr. 63 Josh Simmons .............C/DT...........6-0.......245.......Jr. 69 Daniel Morgan .............G/LB...........5-10.....200.......Jr. 72 Wyatt Woodring............T/DE...........6-0.......221.......Jr. 73 Nathan Heck................T/DT ...........5-10.....200.......Fr. 74 Dominic Perry ..............T/DT ...........6-2.......285.......Jr. 75 Alex Pector...................T/DT ...........6-1.......230.......Jr. 77 Wyatt Babik..................T/DT ...........5-11.....256.......Fr. 82 Jamie Hoffer ................TE/DE.........5-9.......150.......Fr. 84 Tony Perorazio .............TE/DE.........5-9.......168.......Fr.

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Incoming linebackers Nick Sherrill (junior), Tanner Davis (sophomore), Tyler Harrison (freshman), Kain McIntosh (freshman).

Returning defensive backs Jeff Feo (senior cornerback), Andrew Hardenbrook (senior safety), Caleb Hill (senior cornerback), Danny Moore (senior safety), Stephen Barr (junior safety), Austin Brodigan (junior cornerback), James Fitzgerald (junior safety), Dylan Huff (junior cornerback), Devin Turvey (junior safety), Andrew Yanssens (junior safety), Hunter Woodring (sophomore cornerback).

Incoming defensive backs Caleb Dew (senior cornerback), Jude Riffle (junior cornerback), Cameron Wolfe (sophomore cornerback), William Hardenbrook (freshman safety), Joey Hawkins (freshman cornerback), Kaden Paskevitch (freshman safety), Ethan Powell (freshman safety), Kyle Saunders (freshman safety), Brandon Yanssens (freshman cornerback).

2016 Players honored Jordan Murphy (graduated), third-team Division V All-Ohio and first-team AllArea.

Jacob Scheller (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Dominic Perry, honorable mention All- year.

Area.

Crestview, which will have an Landon Talbert, honorable mention independent schedule for at least All-Area. the next two years, will not be playing any Columbiana County foes.

2016 Leaders “We have a unique schedule Rushing — Andrew Janssens, 1,099 with many new opponents this seayards and eight touchdowns on 169 car- son,” Cusick said. “It’s a shame ries (6.5); Caleb Hill, 588 yards and nine and doesn’t seem right that we touchdowns on 123 carries (4.8); Devin have lost many of our traditional riTurvey, 248 yards and one touchdown on valries, but we are looking forward 60 carries (4.1); Brandon Sherrill (gradu- to new opportunities. We will face ated) 126 yards on 30 carries (4.2). many challenging opponents Passing — Caleb Hill completed 59 of throughout the season. It will be 143 passes (41 percent) for 643 yards tough playing West Branch and and six touchdowns.

Struthers back-to-back to open the Receiving — Tyler Fitzsimmons (grad- season.” uated) 15 catches for 190 yards (12.7) The Rebels have won at least and two touchdowns; Dylan Huff, 12 seven games in 12 of the last 13 catches for 145 yards (12.1) and one seasons. touchdown.

Scoring — Andrew Janssens 67 points; Caleb Hill 54.

Tackles — Dakota Stratton 89; Danny Moore 74; Daniel Morgan 45; Jordan Murphy (graduated) 36; Kade Meredith (graduated) 31; Stephen Barr 31.

Sacks — Dakota Stratton 4; Jordan Murphy (graduated) 3.

2017 Outlook The last season in the Inter-Tri County League didn’t go as well as the Rebels expected, but they will get a new start this

Crestview running back Dakota Stratton

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EAST PALESTINE BULLDOGS

Morning Journal/Chris Rambo

Members of the 2017 East Palestine football team are (front, from left) Vincent Delaroza, Erik Noel, John McLaughlin, Joey Monteleone, Branden Kemp, Clayton Murray, Zach Strickland, Jeff Rhodes, Chandler Davis, Hayden Foster, Robbie Hill; (second row, from left) Cameron Wischerman, Jordan Fristik, Noah Brown, Zion Figley, Parker Sherry, Mike Frazier, Damian Jackson, Ryan Nahar, Parker Bonace, Sam Yonker; (third row, from left) James Buckus, Nathan Dettmer, Cameron Walker, Nathan Murrill, Brock Cheurco, Cameron Boots, Boone Feezle, Nick Loyd, Justin Foley; (fourth row, from left) Nick Fierro, David Lee, Dylan Foster, Dominick Cathers, Blaize Reynolds, Abel Figley, Dominic Posey, Colton Cook, Elijah Figley; (back, from left) coach Zach Sherry, coach Will Franklin, head coach Tony Foster, coach Jim Young and coach Ryan McCullough.

2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 at Salem Sept. 1 Perry Sept. 8 at Campbell Sept. 15 United Sept. 22 at Wellsville Sept. 29 Southern Oct. 6 at Leetonia Oct. 13 Toronto Oct. 20 at Lisbon Oct. 27 Columbiana

“The Bulldogs are excited for the 2017 season. We have a lot of experience returning with our skill positions and a good-sized line. Our offense should be able to score points. The Bulldog defense is looking to strengthen and not give up as many big plays or points this season.”

TONY FOSTER, EAST PALESTINE HEAD COACH

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East Palestine likes its chances Classification Division VI, Region 21 2016 Record 6-4, including a 2-2 mark in the InterTri County League Red Division. The Bulldogs’ four losses were to teams that combined for 34 victories.

Head Coach Tony Foster enters his fifth season as head coach with a 17-24 recrod. He served the previous three seasons at Souther Range as a varsity assistant and head coach of the freshman team. He was an assistant at Hilliard Darby from 19992005.

Assistant coaches Jim Young, defensive coordinator Will Franklin, offensive coordinator John Jurjavcic, offensive line, defensive line Zach Sherry, wide receivers, defensive backs Matt Greene, offensive line, defensive line Travis Foster, offensive line, linebackers Ryan McCullough, running backs, defensive backs Returning lettermen Fourteen, including seven starters on offense and six starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Spread.

Offensive outlook East Palestine averaged 32.8 points a game last season and returns three of the area’s top offensive threats — quarter-

back Parker Sherry, running back Dominic Posey and receiver Branden Kemp.

“The Bulldogs have a lot of experience at the offensive skill positions with Sherry, Posey, Kemp, Monteleone and Delaroza,” Foster said. “The offensive line will be anchered with all juniors and seniors with three returning starters in Murray, Rhodes and Walker.”

Basic defensive formation 4-2-5.

Defensive outlook The Bulldogs gave up an average of 35.2 points a game last season — the sixth time in seven years they allowed an average of more than 32 points a game.

“We must improve from last season,” Foster said.

Returning offensive backs Parker Sherry (junior quarterback), Vincent Delaroza (senior running back), Dominic Posey (junior running backwide receiver).

Incoming offensive backs Jordan Fristik (junior running back), Brock Cheuro (junior running back), Cameron Wischerman (sophomore running back).

Returning offensive ends Branden Kemp (senior wide receiver), Joey Monteleone (senior wide receiver), Zach Strickland (senior wide receiver).

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Incoming offensive ends East Palestine quarterback Parker Sherry had 2,937 yards of total offense Colton Cook (junior wide receiver), and accounted for 25 touchdowns as a sophomore last season.

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ceiver).

Returning offensive linemen Jeff Rhodes (senior), Clayton Murray (senior), Cameran Walker (junior).

Incoming offensive linemen John McLaughlin (senior), Abel Figley (junior), Blaize Reynolds (junior), Eric Noel (senior).

Returning defensive linemen Blaize Reynolds (junior).

Incoming defensive linemen Clayton Murray (senior), Jeff Rhodes (senior), John McLaughlin (senior).

Returning linebackers Vincent Delaroza (senior), Eric Noel (senior), Brock Cheurco (senior).

Incoming linebackers Robbie Hill (senior).

Returning defensive backs Zach Strickland (senior safety), Parker Sherry (junior

East Palestine Bulldogs 3 Dominic Posey.............RB/DE ........6-2.......201.......Jr. 5 Dominick Cathers ........QB/WR/DB.6-1.......160.......Soph.

6 Zach Strickland............WR/DB .......6-4.......170.......Sr. 9 Branden Kemp.............WR/DE .......6-4.......120.......Sr. 10 Parker Sherry...............QB/DB........5-10.....190.......Jr. 12 Cameran Wischerman.RB/LB.........5-10.....160.......Soph.

13 Hayden Foster .............RB/DE ........6-0.......160.......Sr. 14 Chandler Davis ............WR/DB .......6-3.......165.......Sr. 20 Vincent Delaroza .........RB/LB.........5-11.....180.......Sr. 21 Cameron Boots............RB/LB.........5-9.......165.......Jr. 22 Mike Frazier .................RB/DB ........5-7.......150.......Jr. 25 Elijah Figley .................RB/LB.........5-10.....170.......Jr. 30 Jordan Fristik ...............RB/LB.........5-7.......160.......Jr. 31 Brock Cheuro...............RB/LB.........5-10.....185.......Jr. 32 Justin Foley..................RB/DE ........6-0.......160.......Fr. 35 Robbie Hill ...................RB/LB.........6-0.......170.......Sr. 46 David Lee.....................WR/LB........6-0.......200.......Jr. 51 Nick Loyd .....................OL/DL.........6-1.......165.......Fr. 53 Dylan Foster ................OL/DL.........6-3.......160.......Soph.

54 Damian Jackson ..........OL/DL.........5-6.......165.......Fr.

safety), Joey Montelone (senior cornerback).

Incoming defensive backs Mike Frazier (junior), Colton Cook (junior), Dominick Cathers (sophomore).

2016 Players honored Trevor Kimmel (graduated), special mention Division V All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Parker Sherry, first-team All-Area.

Vincent Delaroza, honorable mention All-Area.

Branden Kemp, honorable mention All-Area.

Dominic Posey, honorable mention All-Area.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Parker Sherry, 1,035 yards and 15 touchdowns on 192 carries (5.4); Dominic Posey, 792 yards

55 Noah Brown.................OL/DL.........5-9.......195.......Jr. 56 Cameran Walker ..........OL/DL.........6-0.......305.......Jr. 57 Sam Yonker..................OL/DL.........5-2.......115.......Fr. 58 James Buckus .............OL/DL.........6-0.......195.......Fr. 59 Parker Bonace .............OL/LB.........5-8.......165.......Fr. 62 Nathan Dettmer ...........OL/DL.........6-0.......200.......Jr. 65 Clayton Murray ............OL/DL.........6-6.......250.......Sr. 66 Erik Noel ......................OL/LB.........6-1.......220.......Sr. 68 Jeff Rhodes .................OL/DL.........6-2.......310.......Sr. 70 Abel Figley...................OL/DL.........6-1.......290.......Jr. 72 John McLaughlin .........OL/DL.........6-3.......340.......Sr. 73 Nick Fierro ...................OL/DL.........6-0.......235.......Fr. 77 Blaize Reynolds ...........OL/DL.........5-11.....250.......Jr. 80 Colton Cook.................WR/DB .......6-1.......165.......Jr. 81 Zion Figley ...................WR/DB .......5-6.......130.......Fr. 82 Joey Monteleone .........WR/DB .......6-2.......175.......Sr. 83 Ryan Nahar..................WR/DB .......5-8.......165.......Soph.

84 Nathan Murrill ..............WR/DB .......5-8.......130.......Jr. 85 Aymeric Leroy..............K.................5-10.....130.......Jr.

and nine touchdowns on 115 carries (6.9).

Passing — Parker Sherry completed 126 of 233 passes (54 percent) for 1,902 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Receiving — Branden Kemp, 39 catches for 619 yards (15.9) and six touchdowns; Dominic Posey, 24 catches for 413 yards (17.2) and six touchdowns.

Scoring — Parker Sherry 96 points.

Tackles — Vincent Delaroza 116; Trevor Kimmel (graduated) 65.

2017 Outlook East Palestine has high hopes after coming off consecutive winning seasons for first time since 2001-02.

The Bulldogs are the preseason favorites in the new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference.

“The Bulldogs are excited for the 2017 season,” Foster said. “We have a lot of experience returning with our skill positions and a good-sized line. Our offense should be able to score points. The Bulldog defense is looking to strengthen and not give up as many big plays or points this season.”

While the offense gets a lot of attention —quarterback Parker Sherry has 5,417 yards of total offense the past two seasons, the Bulldogs’ fortunes will be decided on how their defense plays.

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East Palestine’s Dominic Posey breaks away on a touchdown run against Crestview last year.

Morning Journal/Chris Rambo

East Palestine linebacker Vincent Delaroza returns as the Bulldogs’ leading tackler.

Morning Journal/Wayne Maris

East Palestine’s Zach Strickland (right) and Columbiana’s Zach Philips go up for a pass that falls incomplete last season.

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2017 EASTERN OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SCHEDULE WEEK ONE Thursday, August 24 Columbiana at Western Reserve Friday, August 25 East Palestine at Salem Lowellville at Leetonia Lisbon at Malvern Bridgeport at Southern Minerva at United Toronto at Shadyside Wellsville at Beaver Local ——— WEEK TWO Friday, September 1 McDonald at Columbiana Perry at East Palestine Leetonia at Mathews Mineral Ridge at Lisbon Conotton Valley at Southern United at Salem Bridgeport at Toronto Edison at Wellsville ——— WEEK THREE Friday, September 8 Columbiana at Springfield East Palestine at Campbell Leetonia at Southington Shenandoah at Southern Malvern at United Toronto at Edison Lowellville at Wellsville Saturday, September 9 Lisbon at Valley Christian ——— WEEK FOUR Friday, September 15 Leetonia at Columbiana United at East Palestine Wellsville at Lisbon Southern at Toronto ———

WEEK FIVE Friday, September 22 United at Columbiana East Palestine at Wellsville Toronto at Leetonia Lisbon at Southern ——— WEEK SIX Friday, September 29 Columbiana at Toronto Southern at East Palestine Leetonia at Lisbon Wellsville at United ——— WEEK SEVEN Friday, October 6 Wellsville at Columbiana East Palestine at Leetonia Lisbon at Toronto United at Southern ——— WEEK EIGHT Friday, October 13 Columbiana at Lisbon Toronto at East Palestine Leetonia at United Southern at Wellsville ——— WEEK NINE Friday, October 20 Southern at Columbiana East Palestine at Lisbon Wellsville at Leetonia United at Toronto ——— WEEK TEN Friday, October 27 Lisbon at United Columbiana at East Palestine Toronto at Wellsville Leetonia at Southern

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East Palestine senior receiver Branden Kemp returns as one of the Bulldogs’ top players going into the 2017 season.

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1,000-1,000 club

Players in Columbiana County history to rush and pass for 1,000 yards each in a season: Year 2016 2015 2014 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2005 2004 2003 2002 1994

Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer

East Palestine’s Joey Monteleone (82) intercepts a pass intended for Salem’s Chase Ackerman during the season opener last year. The Bulldogs posted a 37-35 victory.

Player (School) .................................Games Parker Sherry (East Palestine).................10 Mitch Davidson (Columbiana)..................11 Jesse Best (Crestview) ............................12 Collin Gilbert (Crestview).........................13 Garrett Beech (United) ............................10 Collin Gilbert (Crestview)..........................12 Garrett Beech (United) ..............................10 Adam Coppock (Crestview) .......................13 Austin Barbato (Columbiana).....................11 Austin Barbato (Columbiana).....................10 Marky Thompkins (East Liverpool) ............11 Trent Toothman (Salem).............................11 Carter Hill (Crestview)................................11 Josh McLaughlin (United) ..........................11 Trent Toothman (Salem).............................12 Carter Hill (Crestview)................................12 Shane Peterson (East Palestine)...............10 Shane Peterson (East Palestine) .................9 Tony Britton (Crestview) .............................10 Ryan Williams (Columbiana)......................11 Mike Welce (Columbiana) ..........................13 Drew Wagner (Columbiana).......................10 Jay Yorty (Lisbon).......................................13 Smitty Kendrew (East Palestine)................12 Michael Winters (Columbiana)...................12

Rush 1,035 1,135 1,281 1,904 1,049 1,098 1,427 1,016 1,335 1,098 1,018 1,407 1,104 1,065 1,091 1,116 1,058 1,124 1,156 1,256 1,066 1,008 1,159 1,031 1,276

Pass 1,902 2,735 1,073 1,522 1,097 1,006 1,017 1,192 1,014 1,046 1,276 1,595 1,665 2,627 2,026 1,547 1,097 1,207 1,063 1,001 1,365 1,114 1,029 1,039 1,004

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TORONTO RED KNIGHTS

Special to the Journal

Members of the 2017 Toronto football team are (front) Garrett Dozier, Nathan Keenan, Brendan Matyas, Nathan Karaffa, Kobe Herrick, Nathan Haines, Jesse Fulton, Tristan Thomas, Kyre Smith, Caleb Leasure; (second row) Jack Rawson, Travis Hill, Dylan Bozica, Bryson Anderson, Zach Stackhouse, Jake Keenan, Jo Jo Savage, Frank Fulton, Juston Patterson; (third row) Doug Whitman, Brant Reeves, Devin Corrao, Evan Roche, Zac Close, BJ Pearson, Carson Meek, Chris Parker, Nick Sninchak, Ryan Matyas; (fourth row) Daniel Quaynar, Avery Watkins, Jyden Oleksy, Trent Wright, Seth Watkins, Isaac Miller, Shane Van Steenberg; (fifth row) Kanne Larkins, Zac Berger, Aaron Andress, Dylan Scalise, Michael Tizziani, Joe Schook, Travis Stoica, Justin Haynes, DáAndre Thompson, Camryn Baker; (back) coach Matt Karaffa, coach Jimmy Daily, coach Steven Rebich, coach Al Johnson, head coach Eric Meek, coach Jerry Vinci, coach Bob Unger and coach Rick Hlivko.

Toronto will get a warm welcome

By AARON PETCHAL Sports Correspondent

TORONTO — The Toronto football team has established itself as a quality program, and though they are a youthful

2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 at Shadyside Sept. 1 Bridgeport Sept. 8 at Edison Sept. 15 Southern Sept. 22 at Leetonia Sept. 29 Columbiana Oct. 6 Lisbon Oct. 13 at East Palestine Oct. 20 United Oct. 27 at Wellsville

bunch this season the Red Knights hope to continue their winning ways and make it to the postseason for the fourth straight season for the second time in school history.

“We’ve got a great group of kids,” Toronto head coach Eric Meek said. “We have a lot of kids out for football. We have 47 kids. That is a tremendous number for a little Division 7 school.

“Football has come under attack in the media. It is a tough game. It is a hard game. We put our kids through a lot in June and July, and they become no longer boys but young men. Football is a tough a game. It is a great game.

“We have an extremely young team this year. We only have six seniors, but they are good seniors. They have played a lot of football. We also have kids who

have not played a lot of football, but they will play hard.

“The kids are a very-close group.

“Our schedule is definitely challenging this year. We open up with Shadyside.

They have a lot of kids back. They aren’t the team you want to play early in the season with only having six seniors. It is a case of David vs. Goliath. We are going to get on the bus and go down there with a bunch of young kids looking to pull off the upset and hopefully get the season off on the right foot.”

Max Tice (running back/linebacker), Danny Zdinak (running back/safety), Dylan Warren (offensive/defensive line), Ben Davis (offensive/defensive line), Daniel Braniff (fullback/linebacker), Dustin Henry (offensive/defensive line), Ty West (wide receiver/defensive back),

Thomas Fordham (running back/linebacker), Joe Obrien (fullback/linebacker) and Griffin Allison (offensive/defensive line) all graduated and left holes on the field that need to be filled.

Toronto ended last season with a record of 8-3. The Red Knights advanced to the state playoffs for the third straight season, however, Toronto’s season came to a close against Warren JFK for the second straight season as the Eagles shut out the Red Knights, 38-0, in an Ohio Division VII Region 25 first round game. Warren JFK went on to the win the state championship.

“Last year, we went 8-3, and we lost two games during the regular to two great teams — in Shadyside and River — in See TORONTO, Page 19A

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two great games,” Meek said. “The games could have gone either way.

“We are not challenged in most of our other games.

Those games were over by midway through the third quarter.

“Then in the playoffs, we ran into a real-tough team.

We had a real-bad draw. We ran into Warren JFK — the best team in the state in Division 7 — in the first round.

“We have made the playoffs three years in a row, and in the last seven years we have been building the program and building up the numbers.

“We have some inexperienced players, but I think the future is very bright.

“I think we can have a winning year. We have some talent. These kids love playing football at Toronto.”

Toronto lost a lot of talented players from last season’s roster, but the cupboard is not bare for the Red Knights.

“We are as young as any team I have coached in 22 years ... very few kids have varsity experience, but our kids are winners and I’m confident they will mature and improve as the season progresses,” Meek said. “We enter the newly-formed Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference (EOAC) and it will be very tough. Our goal is simple: continue the tradition we’ve built and get back to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.”

The Red Knights do return 11 starters/lettermen from last year’s team — Jake Keenan (wide receiver/defensive back), Luke Fogle (offensive guard/defensive tackle), Avery Watkins (center/defensive tackle), Nathan Karaffa (quarterback/defensive back), Trent Wright (offensive guard/inside linebacker), Carson Meek (tight end), Nick Sninchak (tight end), Zac Berger (special teams), Zach Stackhouse (special teams) and Juston Patterson.

Nathan Keenan, Jake Keenan, Patterson, Fogle, Watkins and Kanne Larkins are the team’s six seniors this season.

I think this is Nathan Keenan’s fourth year in the program,” Coach Meek said. “Juston Patterson is back. He contributed early last season.”

“I think our strength is our culture and our program,” Coach Meek said. “We went three days a week in June and July, and the kids were there every day unless I knew in advance they weren’t going to be. They showed up. They are great kids to be around. The coaching staff loves them like they are our own children.

“Kids are still going to be kids, but we will be there to guide them, to teach them and show them the right way

Toronto Red Knighs 1 Garrett Dozier ..............RB/DB ........5-10.....170.......Fr. 2 Nathan Keenan............WR/DB .......5-10.....150.......Sr. 3 Brandan Matyas...........WR/DB .......5-10.....140.......Soph.

4 Nathan Karaffa.............QB/DB........6-1.......170.......Jr. 5 Kobe Herrick ................RB/DB ........5-7.......170.......Jr. 6 Nathan Haines.............TE/DE.........5-11.....145.......Fr. 7 Jesse Fulton ................WR/DB .......5-11.....145.......Soph.

8 Tristan Thomas ............RB/LB.........5-8.......175.......Soph.

9 Kyre Smith ...................RB/DB ........5-8.......140.......Soph.

10 Caleb Leasure .............QB/DB........5-10.....130.......Fr. 11 Jack Rawson ...............WR/LB........5-11.....155.......Fr. 12 Travis Hill......................TE/LB .........5-9.......160.......Jr. 13 Dylan Bozicz................RB/LB.........6-0.......180.......Soph.

14 Bryson Anderson.........WR/DB .......5-10.....160.......Fr. 15 Zach Stackhouse.........WR/DB .......5-10.....140.......Soph.

18 Jake Keenan................WR/DB .......6-2.......190.......Sr. 19 Jo Jo Savage ...............RB/DB ........5-5.......105.......Fr. 20 Frank Fulton.................RB/DB ........6-0.......150.......Soph.

21 Justin Patterson ...........RB/DB ........5-8.......175.......Sr. 22 Doug Whitman .............RB/DB ........5-3.......115.......Fr. 24 Brant Reeves ...............WR/DB .......5-9.......135.......Fr. 25 Devin Corrao................WR/DB .......5-8.......140.......Fr. 28 Evan Roche .................TE/LB .........5-9.......125.......Fr. 30 Zac Close ....................RB/LB.........5-8.......120.......Fr.

to do things. We really have a great group of kids here at Toronto. I have got a great group of assistant coaches.

We have a great group of young men.”

Offensively, the Red Knights scored at least 30 points in nine of their 11 games last season.

Karaffa, a junior, will once again start at quarterback for Toronto. Last season, Karaffa completed 73 of 127 passes for 1,155 yards and 11 touchdowns to go along with four interceptions. He also ran the ball 60 times resulting in 273 yards and four touchdowns.

“He is a tremendous athlete,” Meek said. “He can do a lot of things. He loves to compete. We have 47 players on the team and we have a young team, and he is going to be the leader. Nathan gets better every time he steps on the field. He is a tremendous athlete. He plays three sports. He is comfortable under pressure. He is cool and collected. He loves to compete.

“He led the team to 444 points in the regular season last year. He did it running and obviously throwing. He is tremendously fast. He makes good decisions. He is going to be big for us the next two years.”

Caleb Leasure will be the backup.

Carson Meek and Tristan Thomas will be the top two guys at the fullback position with BJ Pearson and Chris Parker also vying for time.

The top guys at the slot receiver position are Jake Keenan, Patterson and Herrick. Also competing for time are Frank Fulton, Dylan Bozica, Kyre Smith, Garrett Dozier, Jo Jo Savage, Jack Rawson, Doug Whitman and Zac Close. The slot players will also see time at tailback.

Keenan was the team’s leading receiver last season.

He caught 25 passes for 447 yards and four touchdowns.

31 BJ Pearson ..................RB/LB.........5-10.....160.......Fr. 33 Carson Meek ...............FB/LB .........5-11.....170.......Jr. 34 Chris Parker.................RB/LB.........5-8.......150.......Fr. 45 Nick Sninchak..............WR/LB........6-0.......170.......Jr. 51 Luke Fogle ...................OL/DL.........5-9.......250.......Sr. 53 Ryan Matyas................OL/LB.........5-7.......140.......Fr. 54 Daniel Quaynar............OL/DL.........5-5.......240.......Fr. 55 Avery Watkins ..............OL/DL.........5-7.......255.......Sr. 57 Jayden Oleksy .............OL/DL.........5-6.......165.......Fr. 58 Trent Wright..................OL/LB.........5-10.....190.......Jr. 60 Seth Wakins.................OL/DL.........5-6.......200.......Jr. 62 Isaac Miller ..................OL/LB.........6-1.......180.......Soph.

63 Shane Van Steenberg..OL/DL.........6-0.......250.......Soph.

66 Kanne Larkins..............OL/DL.........5-11.....175.......Sr. 69 Zac Berger...................OL/DL.........6-1.......210.......Soph.

70 Aaron Andress.............OL/DL.........5-7.......240.......Fr. 71 Dylan Scalise...............OL/DL.........5-11.....270.......Soph.

72 Cameron Garcia ..........OL/DL.........5-10.....205.......Soph.

73 Michael Tizziani ...........OL/DL.........5-7.......200.......Fr. 74 Joe Shook....................OL/LB.........5-11.....170.......Jr. 75 Travis Stoica.................OL/LB.........5-11.....155.......Jr. 76 Justin Haynes ..............OL/DL.........5-10.....250.......Jr. 77 D’Andre Thompson......OL/DL.........6-2.......290.......Soph.

88 Patrick Beight...............WR/DB .......6-2.......190.......Sr.

“He is a tremendous athlete,” Coach Meek said. “He has already got a lot of tremendous scholarship opportunities. He is great with the ball in his hands. He can run the ball. He has not had to run the ball in the past because we have had a lot of guys who could run the ball.

He will help us by running the ball and obviously by catching the ball.”

The top guys at tight end are Travis Hill, Evan Roche and Nathan Haines.

The top guys at split end are Sninchak, Stackhouse and Brendan Matyas. Also competing for time at the position are Nathan Keenan, Jesse Fulton, Devin Corrao, Brant Reeves and Bryson Anderson.

Avery Watkins will start at center, and Jayden Oleksy and Isaac Miller are also competing for time.

“Avery lettered on the line for us,” Meek said. “He is a two-year lettermen on the line. He did not start a lot of games on the line because we had a lot of good linemen, but he played enough to earn a letter.”

Fogle and Wright will start at guard with Joe Shook, Seth Watkins, Travis Stoica, Shane Van Steenberg, Cameron Garcia, Ryan Matyas and Dylan Scalise all competing for time.

“Luke is a four-year starter for us,” Coach Meek said.

“He is strong. He is physical. He can bench almost 400 pounds. He is a tough player.”

The tackles will be D’Andre Thompson and Berger with Justin Haynes, Kanne Larkins, RJ Baston, Aaron Andress, Daniel Quaynar and Michael Tizzani all competing for time.

“We were blessed to have tremendous speed,” Meek said. “I think we will be more methodical this year.

“Offensively, I think we will be more methodical,”

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Members of the 2017 Lisbon football team are (front, from left) Chris Clark, Kaiden Blair, Jonathan Brown, Seth Stokes, Noah Yenges, Cam Summers, Dougie Minor, Justin Larkins; (second row, from left) Zane Tullis, Derrick Esarey, Ryan McCullough, Randy Felton, Noah Yenges, Jacob Grodhaus, Braeden Joy, RJ Schreffler, Jaikep Entrikin; (third row, from left) Jason Steves, Jayce Frank, Tyler Welsh, Chris Dunn, Sam Powell, Jacob Smith, Abram Simms, Garrett Cox; (fourth row, from left) Tristan Jodon, Tanner Crosser, Sean Preston, Logan Bell, Justin Sweeney, Nick Fife, Gabe Damron, Chase McCoy, Nicolas Mundy; (fifth row, from left) Zane Tray, Tyler Toot, Seth Donaldson, Brice Blackburn, Blake Donldson, Blake Reynolds, Justyn Briand, Dustin Beadnell; (back, from left) coaches Ed Rankin, Dave Rankin, head coach Jim Tsilimos, coach Rich Joy, coach Charles Bell and trainer George Summers.

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Morning Journal/Wayne Maris

Lisbon junior Logan Bell (above) takes as starting quarterback and will get help up front from center Justyn Briand (63) and guards Brice Blackburn (57) and Justin Larkins (67).

Lisbon senior Seth Stokes (left) is back after leading the Blue Devils in receiving last season.

Morning Journal/Wayne Maris

Lisbon senior Dougie Minor returns as a two-way standout at running back and linebacker.

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LISBON BLUE DEVILS

Blue Devils coming back for more Classification Division VII, Region 25 2016 Record 9-2, including the Inter-Tri County League White Division title with a 4-0 mark. It was the Blue Devils’ first league title since 1999 and they made their second straight trip to the playoffs. The Blue Devils were ranked 14th in the Division VI state poll.

Head Coach Jim Tsilimos enters his seventh consecutive season and 25th overall as Lisbon’s head coach. He was the Morning Journal’s All-Area coach of the year.

Tsilimos was 110-79 at Lisbon from 1990-2007, including five Tri-County

2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 at Malvern Sept. 1 Mineral Ridge Sept. 9 vs. Valley Christian at Poland Sept. 15 Wellsville Sept. 22 at Southern Sept. 29 Leetonia Oct. 6 at Toronto Oct. 13 Columbiana Oct. 20 East Palestine Oct. 27 at United

League titles, five playoff appearances and the 1995 Division V state championship and 31-31 with two playoff appearances from 2011-16. He has a career head coaching record of 166-133, including three years at Wilmington and two years at Benjamin Logan.

Assistant coaches Charles Bell, linebackers, offensive line Rich Joy, wide receivers, defensive backs Dave Rankin, defensive coordinator, running backs, linebackers Ed Rankin, offensive line, defensive line Bill Meek, offensive line, defensive line Joe Wilson, running backs, defensive line Todd Brammer, offensive line, defensive line Mike Butream, assistant Returning lettermen Thirteen, including seven starters on offense and seven starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Flex Bone/Stack I. Offensive outlook The Blue Devils — who averaged

40.3 points and 283 yards rushing a game in the regular season — lost a lot in the backfield, but return 1,000-yard rusher Cam Summers and leading receiver Seth Stokes.

“We must replace three of five offensive linemen,” Tsilimos said. “If offensive line can gell, the offense will be successful.”

Basic defensive formation 3-4.

Defensive outlook The Blue Devils return seven starters from a defense that gave up 18.9 points a game, the best in Columbiana County last season.

“We must replace three of four defensive backs,” Tsilimos said. “For defensive success, we must play physical and tackle and give up no big plays.”

Returning offensive backs Cam Summers (senior running back), Dougie Minor (senior running back), Logan Bell (junior quarterback), Justin Sweeney (junior running back/quarterback).

Incoming offensive backs Chase McCoy (sophomore running back), Ryan McCullough (freshman running back), Jaikep Entrikin (sophomore

running back), Tyler Toot (sophomore running back), Tyler Welsh (freshman quarterback).

Returning offensive ends Seth Stokes (senior wide receiver), Nick Mundy (sophomore wide receiver).

Incoming offensive ends Garrett Cox (junior ) Johnathan Brown (senior), Jason Steves (freshman).

Returning offensive linemen Mason Rance (senior tackle), Zane Tray (sophomore tackle), Justin Larkins (senior guard), Brice Blackburn (junior guard), Justyn Briand (sophomore center).

Incoming offensive linemen Kaiden Blair (senior), Noah Yanges (junior), Jayce Frank (freshman), Abram Simms (freshman), Blake Donaldson (freshman), Tristan Jodon (sophomore), Tanner Cross (freshan), Dustin Beadnell (freshman).

Returning defensive linemen Mason Rance (senior), Justin Larkins (senior), Justyn Briand (sophomore), Brice Blackburn (junior).

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BLUE DEVILS, Continued from Page 22A

Incoming defensive linemen Kiden Blair (senior), Zane Tray (sophomore), Jayce Frank (freshman), Abram Simms (freshman), Tristan Jodon (sophomore), Tanner Crosser (freshman).

Returning linebackers Cam Summers (senior), Dougie Minor (senior), Brice Blackburn (junior), Sean Preston (junior).

Incoming linebackers Tyler Toot (sophomore), Chase McCoy (sophomore), Garrett Cox (junior).

Returning defensive backs Seth Stokes (senior), Justin Sweeney (junior), Logan Bell (junior), Nick Mundy (sophomore).

Incoming defensive backs Jaikep Entrikin (sophomore), Ryan McCullough (freshman).Jason Steves (freshman).

2016 Players honored Jason Thompson (graduated), third-team Division VI All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Colin Sweeney (graduated), special mention Division VI All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Jake Liberati (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Cam Summers, first-team All-Area.

Bailey McCullough (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

David Toot (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

Seth Davis (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

Dougie Minor, honorable mention All-Area.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Cam Summers, 1,010 yards and nine touchdowns on 92 carries (11.0); Jason Thompson (graduated), 796 yards and 17 touchdowns on 92 carries (8.7); Colin Sweeney (graduated), 473 yards and nine touchdowns on 84 carries (5.6); Dougie Minor, 347 yards and five touchdowns on 30 carries (11.6); Justin Sweeney, 115 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries (5.0).

Passing — Colin Sweeney (graduated) completed 26 of 53 passes (49 percent) for 492 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Receiving — Seth Stokes, 10 catches for 161 yards (16.1) and four touchdowns; David Toot (graduated) four catches for 92 yards (23.0) and three touchdowns.

Morning Journal/Wayne Maris

The Lisbon football team is counting on contributions from many, including senior Mason Rance (52) and junior Sean Preston (6).

Tackles — Cam Summers 101; Dougie Minor 75; Seth Davis (graduated) 75; Brice Blackburn 58; Jason Thompson (graduated) 58; Bailey McCullough (graduated) 52; Jake Liberati (graduated) 52; David Toot (graduated) 51.

Interceptions — David Toot (graduated) 5; Colin Sweeney (graduated) 4.

Sacks — Dougie Minor 13; Jason Thompson (graduated) 8.

2017 Outlook The Blue Devils are coming off a third straight win-

ning season for the first time since 1999. While they lost a lot of talent to graduation, they have some talented newcomers.

“The 2017 team has potential to be successful this football season,” Tsilimos said. “This group is athletic and skillful as last year’s group. We have holes to fill on both sides of the ball, but those who are expected to play in those poSee DEVILS, Page 24A

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Lisbon Blue Devils 2 Nicolas Mundy .............WR/DB .......6-1.......160.......Soph.

4 RJ Schreffler................RB/DB ........5-9.......155.......Fr. 5 Logan Bell....................QB/DB........6-1.......170.......Jr. 6 Sean Preston...............WR/LB........6-2.......215.......Jr. 7 Jonathan Brown...........WR/DB .......5-10.....165.......Sr. 8 Seth Stokes .................WR/DB .......6-2.......180.......Sr. 10 Blayke Reynolds ..........WR/LB........6-0.......180.......Soph.

11 Derrick Esarey .............WR/DB .......5-8.......145.......Jr. 12 Zane Tullis....................RB/LB.........5-9.......145.......Fr. 14 Braeden Joy.................WR/DB .......5-10.....145.......Fr. 19 Jason Steves ...............RB/DB ........5-8.......140.......Fr. 20 Ryan McCullough ........QB/DB........5-10.....155.......Fr. 22 Jaikep Entrikin .............RB/DB ........5-6.......145.......Soph.

23 Dougie Minor ...............RB/LB.........5-9.......180.......Sr. 24 Justin Sweeney............RB/DB ........5-9.......165.......Jr. 25 Chase McCoy ..............RB/LB.........5-8.......140.......Soph.

33 Gabe Damron ..............RB/LB.........5-8.......165.......Fr. 36 Nick Fife.......................RB/LB.........6-0.......180.......Fr. 40 Tyler Welsh...................QB/LB.........5-10.....165.......Fr. 41 Chris Dunn...................WR/DB .......5-9.......145.......Fr. 42 Cam Summers.............RB/LB.........5-10.....185.......Sr.

44 Tyler Toot......................RB/LB.........6-0.......190.......Soph.

49 Randy Felton ...............WR/DB .......5-9.......150.......Jr. 50 Kaiden Blair .................OL/DL.........5-10.....225.......Sr. 52 Mason Rance ..............OL/DL.........6-3.......210.......Sr. 53 Noah Yenges................OL/DL.........5-8.......230.......Jr. 55 Seth Donaldson ...........OL/DL.........6-2.......225.......Jr. 57 Brice Blackburn ...........OL/DL.........6-0.......225.......Jr. 60 Zane Tray .....................OL/DL.........6-0.......200.......Soph.

62 Chris Clark...................OL/DL.........5-10.....185.......Sr. 63 Justyn Briand...............OL/DL.........6-0.......230.......Soph.

64 Jayce Frank .................OL/DL.........5-10.....210.......Fr. 65 Abram Simms ..............OL/DL.........5-10.....225.......Fr. 66 Blake Donaldson..........OL/DL.........6-3.......230.......Fr. 67 Justin Larkins...............OL/DL.........5-10.....220.......Sr. 72 Tristan Jodon ...............OL/DL.........5-9.......305.......Soph.

75 Tanner Crosser ............OL/DL.........5-10.....225.......Fr. 76 Dustin Beadnell ...........OL/DL.........6-3.......225.......Fr. 80 Jacob Smith.................WR/DB .......5-10.....150.......Fr. 82 Garrett Cox ..................WR/LB........5-11.....175.......Jr. 85 Jacob Grodhaus ..........WR/DB .......5-6.......135.......Fr. 88 Sam Powell..................WR/DB .......5-8.......135.......Fr.

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Lisbon senior running back Cam Summers

sitions played important minutes for us last year.”

The Blue Devils have posted consecutive 9-2 seasons and are entering the first season in the new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference.

“Our goals are 1. win EOAC; 2. playoffs and win; 3. fourth winning season,” Tsilimos said.

The Blue Devils play three of their first four games at home, where they have won 10 straight regular-season games.

“Being D7, there is always some form of rebuilding,” Tsilimos said. “As always, the coaching staff must develop backups. This is a major key for our success.

“If this year’s group can function as a team and all pull in the same direction, it could be another fun year in Lisbon. I’ve been pleased so far with this group’s work ethic. The seniors have done a great job including the underclassmen and creating a team-first locker room.”

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New league has an old look Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference traces roots back to Tri-County League

By CHRIS RAMBO Staff Writer

After two years of upheaval among area conferences, the end result for seven Columbiana County teams is a league that, while new, feels decidedly familiar.

This fall, Columbiana, East Palestine, Leetonia, Lisbon, Southern, United and Wellsville will join with Toronto to form the Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference.

The league was born from the breakup of the Inter-Tri County League and is an almost exact replica of the old Tri-County League — only with Toronto in the fold instead of Crestview.

“I don’t think the change is going to make things feel that different for us, we are familiar with a lot of the teams anyway,” East Palestine coach Tony Foster said. “It’s basically the exact makeup of the old TCL when I was going to school here except you have Toronto instead of Crestview. We’ve played the rest of the teams at one point or another in the last few years.”

The one outsider is Toronto, which had initially agreed to join the ITCL in December of 2015, only to pull out a day later. The Red Knights are members of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference and are used to playing a schedule comprised mostly of schools along the Ohio River.

Toronto coach Eric Meek recognizes that there is some apprehension with the move, but sees it as a great opportunity for the program.

“We’re leaving some of our old rivalries on the river, but I think we’re in a great position,” Meek said. “I’m an optimist by nature and I’m excited about it, we have a chance to challenge ourselves in a league with some solid football programs. I think people should give it a chance and look at the positives.”

While Toronto may be new to many area programs, Meek is no stranger to Columbiana County football.

Meek was a 1987 graduate of East Palestine and maintains close ties with many of the area coaches. He also served as head coach at Wellsville from 19952002.

“With the way leagues are these days, you never know. All it takes is one school to get bitter and start looking around.”

JIM TSILIMOS, LISBON HEAD COCH

“I have a great deal of respect for the coaches and programs in Columbiana County,” Meek said. “I’ve known Tony Foster ever since I was in school at East Palestine and I’ve known (Columbiana coach) Bob Spaite and (Southern coach) Rich Wright for a long time as well. I’m excited for the chance to compete against those guys.”

Despite Toronto being the southernmost school in the conference, Meek doesn’t see travel being a big issue at all.

“Southern and Wellsville are right up the road and most of the other schools are just off Route 11,” Meek said. “United and East Palestine are the only two trips with any difficulty for us.”

All eight of the schools are relatively the same size, with four in Division VI and four in Division VII. The coaches all cited this as one of the biggest positives of the new league.

“The schools are all about the same size and have the same issues. The community demographics are all similar,” Columbiana coach Bob Spaite said. “I think it’s a great fit for us. It should be a very competitive league.”

“It’s nice that all of the schools are roughly the same size,” Leetonia coach Hadi Hadi said. “The last couple of years we were faced with some crossover games that really weren’t in our best interest to play.”

In an effort to save the league, the ITCL opted three years ago to move from a two to a three-tiered setup, which meant schools played only four conference games a season. The plan left almost nobody happy.

“I had no problem with the old ITCL

until they went to three tiers,” Southern coach Rich Wright said. “I think it’s nice to get back to a traditional conference structure.”

“I think seven league games is the way it should be instead of four,” Lisbon coach Jim Tsilimos said. “With only four games, if you stumble early, you are really behind the eight-ball. Now you have a chance to get back into it.”

“I’ve been in favor of something like this for a while,” Spaite said. “For an oldtimer like myself, I like the traditional conference setup a lot better.”

During the last few years, the only thing certain in the local conference landscape has been uncertainty. While many of the coaches believe the league makes a lot of sense on paper, they know that doesn’t necessarily translate into longterm stability.

“There is no reason this league can’t stay together,” United coach Michael Demster said. “The old ITCL had a good run until they decided to tweak it. I think it makes a lot of sense, but time will tell how it plays out.”

“I hope this league outlasts me, but I honestly have no idea,” Tsilimos said.

“With the way leagues are these days, you never know. All it takes is one school to get bitter and start looking around.”

——— 2017 EASTERN OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Columbiana East Palestine Leetonia

Lisbon Southern Local Toronto United Wellsville ——— MAHONING VALLEY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Jackson-Milton Lowellville McDonald Mineral Ridge Sebring Springfield Waterloo Western Reserve ——— 2016 INTER-TRI COUNTY LEAGUE Red Division Crestview East Palestine South Range Springfield United White Division Columbiana Leetonia Lisbon Southern Wellsville Blue Division Lowellville Jackson-Milton McDonald Mineral Ridge Sebring Western Reserve

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EOAC kicks off inaugural season

By RON FIRTH Sports Editor

Area high school football players are ready to kick off a new season and the first year in the new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference.

The Inter-Tri County League split up after 11 years and formed two new leagues.

“They lost some good competitors in the old league, but we’re a small school,” Lisbon senior running back Cam Summers said. “We moved down (to Division VII). I think it was good move for us.”

Seven Columbiana County schools (Columbiana, East Palestine, Leetonia, Lisbon, Southern Local, United and Wellsville) left the ITCL to form the EOAC and will be joined by Toronto.

“We’re playing a lot of the same guys we’ve played our whole lives, so it’s like, ‘Hey, lets go,’” Southern running back

Will Grodaus said.

Seven other ITCL schools (JacksonMilton, Lowellville, McDonald, Mineral Ridge, Sebring, Springfield and Western Reserve) join Waterloo in the new Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference.

“I’m kind of excited,” Wellsville senior lineman Ryan Miller. “You could kind of see the downfall (of the ITCL). We went from the lower tier to a smaller group of five teams.”

The changes leave perennial area powers Crestview and South Range behind without a league.

“We got new competition, we play a couple of tough opponents this year,” East Palestine senior receiver Branden Kemp said. “We’re just focused on week one right now, so we’re not really talking about anyone else.”

“I think it will be better this year with See EOAC, Page 27A

Morning Journal/Ron Firth

The new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference will get under way with the first week of games on Sept. 15.

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Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer

Featured on the cover of the Morning Journal’s 2017 Football Preview are players from schools in the new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference, which begins play on Sept. 15 with the seven smallest schools in Columbiana County plus Toronto. Seniors representing their schools in the EOAC are (from left) Toronto’s Luke Fogle, United’s Nate Mikell, Lisbon’s Cam Summers, East Palestine’s Branden Kemp, Wellsville’s Ryan Miller, Southern Local’s Will Grodhaus, Leetonia’s Derrick Grossen and Columbiana’s Zach Witherow.

EOAC, Continued from Page 26A

the new league because all the big teams, those hard teams who always crushed us, aren’t there,” United senior quarterback Nate Mikell said.

Some of the changes aren’t sitting well in Columbiana, because the Clippers lost their biggest rival.

“We’ll probably miss Crestview the most,” Columbiana senior linebacker Zach Witherow said. “It’s a big rivalry.

We enjoy playing them. It’s exhilarating going out there and putting all you got out there, trying to set the pace.

“It was a bummer seeing them go away that quickly.”

The Columbiana-Crestview game was one of the biggest games in the area every year.

“We would like to play them,” Witherow said. “The players are a little upset.

We lost the last game.”

A new league gives teams a chance to

“We’ll probably miss Crestview the most. ... It was a bummer seeing them go away that quickly.”

ZACH WITHEROW, COLUMBIANA SENIOR LINEBACKER

forge new rivalries.

“I like it,” Leetonia senior receiver Derrick Grossen said. “We kept Columbiana, our rival Lisbon and Southern. Toronto’s a new team that is coming in. I’d like to see how they are. I know they were a playoff contender last year and they were really good.”’

League play opens in the fourth week on Sept. 15.

“We’ve talked a little bit, but not too much,” Toronto senior lineman Luke Fogle said. “It’s a little different. There’s some different competition and different teams, different styles of running stuff.”

The final week of the season will be rivalry week featuring Lisbon at United, Columbiana at East Palestine and Wellsville at Toronto.

“It’s more exciting that we actually play against Toronto in our league,” Miller said. “Usually it’s always our first game of the year. A big change this year is that it’s our last game now instead of kicking off our season against Toronto.”

Wellsville knows what to expect in the new league after playing all the teams last season, going 3-4.

The Wellsville-Toronto rivalry will intensify with both teams in the same league.

“I’ve never really known why there is a

rivalry,” Miller said. “I was kind of born into it.”

Toronto is going to be the new opponent for most of the other EOAC teams.

“We’ve got Toronto this year,” Grodhaus said. “I know they always bring a good team. Coach (Eric) Meek is a good coach. He’s going to come prepared.

We’re going to have to build on it and go down there and show them.”

The inaugural season of the new league is only three weeks away.

“We’re playing the same teams like last year, just with a few new ones,” Grossen said.

“We have to come to every game prepared, as always,” Mikell said.

“We’re just thinking about going in, playing hard, winning it and trying to go to the playoffs again,” Summers said.

“We talk about it, but nothing really scares us.”

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LEETONIA BEARS

Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer

Members of the 2017 Leetonia football team are (front, from left) manager Brett Weingart, Derrick Grossen, Logan Olenik, Brandon Ware, Tyler Hepner, Austin Possage, Dustin Deffenbaugh, Michael Gamble; (second row, from left) Kody Sanders, Dominic Bosley, Alex Waterbeck, Brock Simpson, Eric Van Horn, Marcus Marshall, Connor Hicks, Isaac Thompson; (third row, from left) Dylan Durick, Marco Ferry, Dylan Lennon, Mason Mellinger, Gannon Shep, Brett Davis, Brayden Duke, Peyton Durbin; (back, from left) coaches Bob Vaia, Joe Fagnano, Scott Husk, head coach Hadi Hadi, Derek Bell and Bill Knight.

Not pictured are Josh Zickefoose and Eli Duke and coach Christian Rusinowski.

New hope for Bears in new league 2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 Lowellville Sept. 1 at Mathews Sept. 8 at Southington Sept. 15 at Columbiana Sept. 22 Toronto Sept. 29 at Lisbon Oct. 6 East Palestine Oct. 13 at United Oct. 20 Wellsville Oct. 27 at Southern

Classification Division VII, Region 25 2016 Record 1-9, including an 0-4 mark in the InterTri County League White Division. The Bears have lost 24 straight league games, nine straight home games and 34 of their last 37 games overall.

Head Coach Hadi Hadi begins his third season as head coach with a 2-18 record. He served

three seasons as offensive coordinator at Youngstown Wilson and three seasons as an assistant at Georgia State University.

He has been Liberty’s head wrestling coach for five seasons after being an assistant at Boardman, Hubbard and Austintown Fitch.

Assistant coaches Joe Fagnano, defensive coordinator, wide receivers, defensive backs.

Scott Husk, offensive coordinator, linebackers, running backs.

Christian Rusinowski, quarterbacks, linebackers.

Fred Bruderly, special teams.

Shawn Parry, linebackers, linemen.

Returning lettermen Ten, including seven starters on offense and seven on defense.

Basic offensive formation Flexbone.

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Offensive outlook The Bears scored the fewest points in the area for a second straight season, averaging 8.8 points a game last year.

“I look for us to definitely be more productive on offense this year,” Hadi said. “Roman Ferry was going to be a big part of our offense last year before he got hurt and missed the season. We have him along with the rest of our skill players back.”

Basic defensive formation 4-4.

Defensive outlook “We should be pretty good in the secondary, but we could struggle up front until some of our younger players get more experience,” Hadi said.

Returning offensive backs Roman Ferry (junior halfback), Dustin Deffenbaugh (senior halfback), Brandon Ware (senior fullback), Brock Simpson (junior quarterback).

Incoming offensive backs Marco Ferry (freshman halfback), Kody Sanders (sophomore fullback).

Returning offensive ends Derrick Grossen (senior wide receiver).

Incoming offensive ends Alex Waterbeck (junior wide receiver).

Returning offensive linemen Logan Olenik (senior center), Isaac Thompson (sophomore tackle).

Incoming offensive linemen Connor Hicks (sophomore tackle), Austin Possage (senior guard), Dominic Bosley (junior guard).

Returning defensive linemen Logan Olenik (senior tackle), Isaac Thompson (sophomore tackle).

Leetonia Bears 2 Roman Ferry ..............RB/DB.............5-10 ....168......Jr. 3 Brandon Ware ............FB/LB .............5-11 ....175......Sr. 4 Brock Simpson...........QB/RB/DB.......5-9 ......163......Jr. 9 Dylan Lennon.............WR/DB............5-11 ....133......Fr. 10 Marcus Marshall.........RB/WR/DB......5-7 ......143......Soph.

11 Darryk Morrow ...........QB/RB/DB.......5-11 ....149......Soph.

12 Derrick Grossen .........WR/DB............5-10 ....147......Sr. 13 Alex Waterbeck ..........WR/DB............5-9 ......148......Jr. 21 Josh Zickefoose .........WR/LB ............5-10 ....144......Sr. 23 Dustin Deffenbaugh ...RB/LB .............5-7 ......145......Sr. 28 Marco Ferry................WR/DB............5-8 ......146......Fr. 31 Brett Davis..................FB/LB..............5-6 ......160......Fr. 33 Kody Sanders.............RB/LB .............6-1 ......231......Soph.

42 Dylan Durick...............RB/LB .............5-7 ......153......Fr. 43 Peyton Durbin.............RB/LB .............5-7 ......140......Fr.

Incoming defensive linemen Gannon Shepard (freshman tackle).

Returning linebackers Dustin Deffenbaugh (senior), Tyler Hephner (senior), Brandon Ware (senior).

Incoming linebackers Brett Davis (freshman), Dylan Durick (freshman), Marco Ferry (freshman).

Returning defensive backs Roman Ferry (junior safety), Brock Simpson (junior cornerback), Derrick Grossen (senior cornerback).

Incoming defensive backs Alex Waterbeck (junior cornerback), Dylan Lennon (freshman), Darryk Morrow (sophomore).

2016 Players honored Douglas Rhodes (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Devon Champney (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

Jake Henry (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

52 Connor Hicks..............OL/DL .............6-1 ......265......Soph.

53 Brayden Duko ............OL/DL .............5-8 ......190......Fr. 55 Ethan Hartman...........OL/DL .............6-2 ......204......Jr. 57 Logan Olenik..............OL/DL .............5-11 ....243......Sr. 65 Gannon Shepard........OL/DL .............6-0 ......234......Fr. 71 Austin Possage ..........OL/DL .............5-8 ......246......Sr. 73 Dominic Bosley ..........OL/DL .............6-0 ......213......Jr. 74 Mason Mellinger.........OL/DL .............6-1 ......219......Fr. 75 Eric VanHorn..............OL/DL .............5-8 ......195......Jr. 76 Isaac Thompson.........OL/DL .............6-0 ......248......Soph.

77 Steven Stokes ............OL/DL .............5-7 ......174......Fr. 80 Michael Gamble .........RB/LB .............5-7 ......162......Sr. 81 Eli Duke......................K .....................6-0 ......180......Jr. 86 Tyler Hephner.............WR/LB ............6-1 ......165......Sr.

2017 Outlook The Bears are coming off two 1-9 seasons — the program’s fewest wins in consecutive seasons in a century.

“I think we’re definitely going to be better on the offensive side this year, we’re going to move the ball,” Hadi said. “This is the kids’ third year running our system. Year one wasn’t good, in year two there was dramatic improvement and we’re looking to take another step forward in year three. We have some pretty good size up front, and I thought we looked really good in our first scrimmage.”

“I also look for us to be better on defense. We’ve been working to rid the kids of a lot of their bad habits.

They’ve gotten more football savvy each year.”

The Bears are looking for better results in the new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference.

“If I had to pick a league favorite I would go with East Palestine, but you could make a case for a lot of teams,” Hadi said. “Columbiana has good depth, Southern and United both have a lot of guys back. I wouldn’t sleep on Toronto either.”

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SEBRING TROJANS

Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer

Members of the 2017 Sebring football team are (front, from left) Justin Springer, Zach Thomas, David Evanitcka, Holden Bennett, Brennson Soules; (second row, from left) head coach Brian Palmer, Noah Dennis, Josh Hammond, Carson Rouse, Jake Fullerton, coach Chase Good; (third row, from left) Frank Lozoya, Christian Belt, Aaron Court, Donovan Seruch, Zane Peterson; (back, from left) Hunter Papic, Matt Byrd, Dylon Johnson, Leo McElwain and Owen Whaley.

Sebring opens season with 19 2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 at Windham Sept. 1 Southington Sept. 8 Mathews Sept. 15 at Western Reserve Sept. 22 Jackson-Milton Sept. 29 Springfield Oct. 6 Lowellville Oct. 13 at McDonald Oct. 20 at Waterloo Oct. 27 at Mineral Ridge

Classification Division VII , Region 25 2016 Record 3-7, including a 1-4 mark in the InterTri County League Blue Division. The Trojans have lost 28 of their last 33 league games. They have 33 wins in the 24 years since their last winning season in 1992.

Head Coach Brian Palmer is in his first season as

head coach. Palmer is a 2004 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and was a place-kicker for Youngstown State University from 2005-2008. He has previously served as an assistant coach at Ursuline, Leetonia, Struthers, and Chaney.

Assistant coaches Eddie Householder Sr., linemen, linebackers.

Chase Good, offensive line, defensive line.

Ray Smith, quarterbacks.

Returning lettermen Six, including three starters on offense and three starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation I formation.

Offensive outlook The Trojans scored more than 20 points in seven games last season, but graduated Nate Martin, who rushed for See SEBRING, Page 31A

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more than 4,000 yards in his career.

“We’re going to try and slow the game down as much as possible and pound the ball,” Palmer said. “We’ll also throw in some play-action passes off our running game.”

“This season is going to be a learning process for everybody as we try and establish a program here. The kids who came out have bought into our message and are working hard. I’ve been very pleased so far.”

BRIAN PALMER, SEBRING HEAD COACH

Sebring Trojans

Basic defensive formation 4-3.

Defensive outlook The Trojans return three starters from a defense that gave up an average of 35.5 points per game.

“We’re going to try and apply as much pressure on the quarterback as possible,” Palmer said. “We’re hoping to blitz somebody on the majority of plays.”

Returning offensive backs None.

Incoming offensive backs Holden Bennett (senior running back), Zane Peterson (sophomore quarterback), Christian Belt (sophomore running back), Frank Lazoya (freshman running back).

Returning offensive ends Jake Fullerton (sophomore wide receiver).

Incoming offensive ends Holden Bennett (senior wide receiver), Christian Belt (sophomore wide receiver), Frank Lazoya (freshman wide receiver), Dylon Johnson (freshman wide receiver), David Evanitcka (senior wide receiver).

Returning offensive linemen Josh Hammond (junior), Zach Thomas (senior), Carson Rouse (sophomore), Noah Dennis (sophomore), Donovan Seruch (sophomore).

Incoming offensive linemen None.

Returning defensive linemen Josh Hammond (junior), Zach Thomas (senior), Carson Rouse (sophomore), Noah Dennis (sophomore), Donovan Seruch (sophomore).

Incoming defensive linemen Brennson Soules (senior).

Returning linebackers None.

Incoming linebackers Holden Bennett (senior), Christian Belt (sophomore),

5 Holden Bennett..............WR/RB/DB..5-10 .....185 .......Sr. 11 Jake Fullerton ..............WR/DB .......6-0.......180.......Jr. 17 Leon McElwain ............WR/DB .......5-10.....105.......Fr. 18 Zane Peterson .............QB/DB........5-11.....155.......Soph.

21 Dylon Johnson.............WR/DB .......5-10.....125.......Fr. 22 Matt Byrd .....................WR/LB........6-0.......190.......Fr. 23 Frank Lozoya .................RB/WR/LB ..5-11 .....180 .......Fr. 26 Christian Belt .................WR/RB/DB..6-0........150 .......Soph.

52 Donovan Seruch..........OL/DL.........5-10.....180.......Soph.

54 Carson Rouse..............OL/DL.........6-0.......170.......Soph.

Hunter Papic (junior).

Returning defensive backs Jake Fullerton (sophomore safety).

Incoming defensive backs Zane Peterson (sophomore safety), Dylon Johnson (freshman cornerback), David Evanitcka (senior cornerback).

2016 Players honored Nate Martin (graduated), third-team Division VII AllOhio and honorable mention All-Area.

Tristen Weekly (graduated), honorable mention AllArea.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Nate Martin (graduated) a school-record 1,478 yards and 13 touchdowns on 177 carries (8.1); Robbie Rouse (graduated) 641 yards and 10 touchdowns on 109 carries (5.9); Jarod Hunter (graduated) 171 yards and one touchdown on 70 carries (2.4).

Passing — Robbie Rouse (graduated) completed 44 of 114 passes (38.6 percent).

Receiving — Colton Brown (graduated) 19 catches for 249 yards (13.1) and two touchdowns; Jason Dickson (graduated) 12 catches for 218 yards (18.2) and one touchdown; Nate Martin (graduated) eight catches for 283 yards (34.3) and three touchdowns.

Scoring — Nate Martin (graduated) 108 points; Robbie Rouse (graduated) 82.

Tackles — Jarod Hunter (graduated) 66; Tristen Weekly (graduated) 59; Dalton Smith (graduated) 58;

See page 47A for more on Sebring’s new coach

58 Aaron Court .................OL/DL.........6-0.......170.......Soph.

60 Zach Thomas...............OL/DL.........6-0.......250.......Sr. 66 Brennson Soules .........OL/DL.........6-0.......400.......Sr. 70 Josh Hammond ...........OL/DL.........6-0.......285.......Jr. 72 Justin Springer.............OL/DL.........6-3.......230.......Sr. 73 Hunter Papic ................OL/DL.........5-11.....205.......Jr. 77 Noah Dennis................OL/DL.........5-11.....325.......Soph.

80 David Evanitcka ...........WR/DB .......6-1.......165.......Sr. 81 Owen Whaley ..............WR/DB .......5-7.......160.......Soph.

Colton Brown (graduated) 51.

Interceptions — Jarod Hunter (graduated) 2; Jason Dickson (graduated) 2; Robbie Rouse (graduated) 2.

Sacks—Brandon Dare (graduated) 4.

2017 Outlook With only 19 players — including seven sophomores and four freshmen, the Trojans will have to lean on one another as they go through the season.

“This season is going to be a learning process for everybody as we try and establish a program here,” Palmer said. “The kids who came out have bought into our message and are working hard. I’ve been very pleased so far.”

The Trojans will begin play this season as part of the new Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference. Palmer sees Springfield, McDonald and Western Reserve being the clear favorites in the MVAC. “Those guys are the three-headed monster in our conference,” Palmer said. “They all have solid programs with a history of making the playoffs. I think its a tossup between those three.”

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SOUTH RANGE RAIDERS

Morning Journal/Wayne Maris

Members of the 2017 South Range football team are (front, from left) head coach Dan Yeagley, Mathias Combs, Brennan Toy, Levi Taylor, Brian Robinson, Brandon Youngs, Deven Lowry, Aniello Buzzacco, Peyton Remish, Matt Brooks, Brendan Miller, coach Joe Brooks, coach Wayne Allegretto; (second row, from left) coach Bart Dockry, Josh Stear, Christian Maust, Reno Davis, Zeb Garlough, Ben Rivera, Naseem Maali, Luke Crumbacher, Antonios Douropoulos, Dom Pasquale, Andrew Primavera, Michael Patrone, coach Dan Creed; (third row, from left) Seth Littleton, Isaac Less, Trent Harrold, Luke Blasko, Jordan Lowery, Dallas Kittel, Anthony DuLucia, Nick Habeth, Joey Ickes, Dave Fitzer, Anthony Czap, Collin McCabe, coach Nick Haught; (fourth row, from left) coach Nathan Toy, Noah Cannon, Christian McCon, Jayden Bair, Cade Holmes, Justin Weingart, Logan Bequeath, Joe Rzonsa, Rocco DeLucia, Jacob Shood, Shawn Oakes, Dixon Brady, coach Charlie Lengyel; (back, from left) Trey DeSantis, Greg Rhoton, Richard Ferenchak, Ian Toy, Sean Manning, Alec Ballentine, Tyler Dolak, Corey Kougher, Ryan Davenport, Mike Schneider, Patrick McCabe, Devin Dillon and Isaac Allegretto.

South Range feels right at home 2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 26 Springfield Sept. 1 at Western Reserve Sept. 8 Akron Manchester Sept. 15 Zanesville Sept. 22 Brookfield Sept. 29 at Crestview Oct. 6 Sharon, Pa. Oct. 13 Akron Kenmore Oct. 20 at St. Clairsville Oct. 27 Sharpsville, Pa.

Classification Division V, Region 17 2016 Record 9-2, including a second-place finish in the Inter-Tri County League Red Divison with a 4-1 mark. The Raiders were 6-2 against teams with winning records. They were ranked ninth in the Division V state poll, South Range’s eighth top nine state ranking in 15 years.

During the regular season, South Range beat Lisbon, 55-8, and then Springfield defeated South Range 34-27, in overtime.

Head Coach Dan Yeagley enters his 23rd season as head coach with a record of 185-59 (a .758 winning percentage), including 14 playoff appearances and 10 league titles.

Assistant coaches Wayne Allegretto, quarterbacks, defensive backs Bark Dockry, offensive line, inside linebackers Nathan Toy, running back, defensive backs David Rach, running backs, defensive backs Nick Haught, split ends, defensive

backs Charlie Lengyel, running backs, defensive ends Returning lettermen Ninteen, including seven starters on offense and four starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Spread.

Offensive outlook The Raiders return quarterback Aniello Buzzacco and all-purpose threat Mathias Combs from an offense that led the area in scoring last season, averaging 42.0 See SOUTH RANGE, Page 49A

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South Range Raiders 10 Nick Habeth .................QB/DB........5-10.....150.......Jr. 11 Reno Davis ..................WR/DB .......5-10.....140.......Jr. 12 Isaac Allegretto............QB/DB........6-0.......170.......Soph.

14 Aniello Buzzacco .........QB/DB........6-1.......190.......Sr. 15 Michael Patrone...........QB/LB.........6-0.......165.......Fr. 16 Alec Ballentine.............WR/DB .......6-3.......170.......Jr. 17 Ben Rivera ...................RB/LB.........5-6.......200.......Jr. 18 Mathias Combs............WR/DB .......5-9.......145.......Sr. 19 Brendan Miller .............WR/DB .......5-7.......135.......Sr. 20 Josh Stear ...................TE/DB.........5-11.....170.......Jr. 22 Sean Manning .............TE/LB .........6-1.......185.......Soph.

23 Luke Crumbacher ........RB/DB ........5-3.......100.......Fr. 24 Brandon Youngs...........K/P .............6-0.......175.......Sr. 25 Ian Toy .........................TE/DB.........6-0.......155.......Soph.

26 Brennan Toy.................WR/DB .......5-8.......145.......Sr. 28 Joey Ickes....................WR/LB........5-9.......155.......Jr. 29 Luke Blasko .................RB/DB ........5-8.......155.......Fr. 30 Jacob Shood................WR/DB .......5-9.......160.......Soph.

31 Naseem Maali..............RB/LB.........5-5.......130.......Fr. 32 Dixon Brady .................RB/LB.........5-10.....180.......Fr. 33 Anthony DuLucia .........RB/LB.........5-10.....190.......Soph.

34 Patrick McCabe ...........RB/DL.........6-0.......185.......Soph.

35 Justin Weingart ............WR/DB .......5-9.......140.......Fr. 36 Trent Harrold ................RB/LB.........5-8.......190.......Jr. 40 Dom Pasquale .............WR/DB .......5-3.......105.......Fr. 43 Zeb Garlough...............RB/LB.........5-5.......130.......Fr. 44 Peyton Remish ............RB/LB.........5-11.....210.......Sr. 45 Ryan Davenport...........RB/DL.........6-2.......205.......Jr. 50 Anthony Czap ..............OL/DL.........5-10.....200.......Soph.

51 Brian Robinson ............OL/LB.........5-8.......190....... Sr. 52 Levi Taylor....................OL/DL.........5-7.......200.......Sr. 53 Jayden Bair..................OL/DL.........5-10.....150.......Fr. 54 Deven Lowry................OL/DL.........6-3.......245.......Sr. 55 Christian Maust............OL/DL.........5-9.......220.......Jr. 56 Matt Brooks .................OL/DL.........6-1.......250.......Sr. 57 Isaac Less ...................OL/DL.........5-11.....155.......Soph.

58 Jordan Lowery .............OL/DL.........6-0.......225.......Jr. 59 Dave Fitzer ..................OL/DL.........5-9.......190.......Jr. 60 Noah Cannon ..............OL/DL.........6-0.......170.......Fr. 61 Logan Bequeath ..........OL/DL.........5-10.....180.......Fr. 62 Richard Ferenchak ......OL/DL.........6-0.......205.......Soph.

63 Tyler Dolak ...................OL/DL.........6-3.......280.......Jr. 64 Cade Holmes...............OL/DL.........5-10.....180.......Soph.

65 Antonios Douropoulos..OL/DL.........5-6 .......145.......Fr. 66 Devin Dillon..................OL/DL.........5-11.....155.......Soph.

67 Mike Schneider............OL/DL.........6-0.......205.......Jr. 72 Joe Rzonsa..................OL/DL.........5-9.......195.......Fr. 74 Collin McCabe .............OL/LB.........5-9.......185.......Soph.

75 Trey DeSantis...............OL/DL.........5-10.....190.......Fr. 76 Shawn Oakes ..............OL/DL.........5-6.......150.......Soph.

77 Christian McCon ..........OL/DL.........5-9.......185.......Fr. 78 Dallas Kittel..................OL/DL.........5-8.......180.......Fr. 79 Rocco DeLucia ............OL/DL.........5-8.......260.......Soph.

80 Jacob Gehring .............TE/DL.........6-1.......185.......Fr. 82 Andrew Primavera .......WR/DB .......5-7.......120.......Fr. 84 Seth Littleton................WR/DB .......5-8.......135.......Soph.

87 Greg Rhoton ................WR/DB .......5-10.....150.......Soph.

88 Corey Kougher.............WR/DB .......6-2.......160.......Soph.

See page 39B for more on South Range’s new stadium

Morning Journal/Wayne Maris

South Range senior Peyton Remish has been the Raiders’ leading tackler the last two seasons.

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SOUTHERN LOCAL INDIANS

Morning Journal/Chris Rambo

Members of the 2017 Southern Local football team are (front, from left) coach Steve Craig, Will Grodhaus, Andre Sloan, Dominic Pugliano, Anthony Abraham, Paxton Cataldo, Tyler Milhoan, Joey Dickson, Bryce Allen, Ashdon Shuman, coach Eric Nejus; (second row, from left) equipment manager Bill Croxall, Gage Dickey, Steven Richards, Matt Paxton, Trevor McCaffery, Brady Kellogg, Dalton Ash, Austin Roberts, Stephen Craig, Robert Frank, Dominic Pierson; (third row, from left) coach Brian Spallinger, Dominic Walker, Tommy Redman, Logan Kmatz, Jayce Sloan, Nick Eastham, Cam Grodhaus, Dylan Milhoan, Mark Soukup, Armen Bocook, coach Josh Pastore; (fourth row, from left) coach Mike Skrinjar, Shawn Sanchez, Garrett Buxton, Hunter Morris, Kyle Young, Latrell Crute, Jacob Spencer, Bradly Sloan, Kurtis Hawke, Mac Sallee, coach Kyler Woodward; (back, from left) coach Jordan Sloan, coach Kyle Exline, coach Dennis Bowers, head coach Rich Wright, coach Mike Crane, coach Jordan Wrask and coach Jim Malone.

Indians can’t wait to get started 2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 Bridgeport Sept. 1 Conotton Valley Sept. 8 Shenandoah Sept. 15 at Toronto Sept. 22 Lisbon Sept. 29 at East Palestine Oct. 6 United Oct. 13 at Wellsville Oct. 20 at Columbiana Oct. 27 Leetonia

Classification Division VI, Region 21 2016 Record 4-6, including a 1-3 mark in the InterTri County League White Division. The Indians went 3-2 on the road after losing 14 of their previous 15 road games.

Head Coach Rich Wright enters his third season as head coach with a 6-14 record. He has a career head coaching record of 105-87,

including a 16-7 record and two playoff appearances at Wellsville from 2013-14 and an 83-66 record and six playoff appearances at Beaver Local from 19982011.

Assistant coaches Mike Skrinjar, defensive coordinator Kyle Exline, tight ends, linebackers Dennis Bowers, running backs, linebackers Jordan Sloan, quarterbacks, safeties Eric Nejus, offensive line, defensive line

Brian Spallinger, quarterbacks, cornerbacks Jordan Wrask, wide receivers, safeties Mike Crane, special teams Steve Craig, wide receivers, safeties Jim Malone, offensive line, defensive line Josh Pastore, wide receivers, safeties Kyler Woodward, offensive line, defensive line Bill Croxall, equipment See INDIANS, Page 35A

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INDIANS, Continued from Page 34A

Returning lettermen Twenty-four, including eights starters on offense and eight starters on offense.

Basic offensive formation Wing-T. Offensive outlook The Indians plan on spreading the ball around this season.

“We have a lot more weapons offensively than we’ve had since I’ve been at Southern,” Wright said. “We’ve got four people who can run the ball and we actually have a team that can throw the ball, so we will be able to use all our skill positions.

Basic defensive formation 3-3 Stack.

Defensive outlook The Indians are trying to field fewer two-way players in an attempt to shore up their defense.

“We’re a little faster than we have been,” Wright said.

“If we stay healthy, we are minimal on two-way players. I don’t think we will need many.”

Returning offensive backs Will Grodhaus (senior tailback), Paxton Cataldo (senior fullback).

Incoming offensive backs Tyler Milhoan (senior quarterback), Jayce Sloan (sophomore quarterback), Dylen Milhoan (sophomore tailback), Bradly Sloan (freshman tailback), Sean Sanchez (freshman tailback), Mark Soukup (sophomore fullback), Hunter Morris (freshman fullback), Robert Frank (senior fullback), Andre Sloan (senior wingback), Camron Grodhaus (sophomore wingback), Nick Eastham (junior wingback).

Returning offensive ends Joey Dickson (senior tight end), Dominic Pugliano (senior split end), Dalton Ash (senior split end), Bryce Allen (senior split end).

Incoming offensive ends Latrell Crute (sophomore tight end).

Returning offensive linemen Ashdon Shuman (senior tackle), Anthony Abraham (senior guard), Brady Kellogg (senior tackle), Steve Craig (sophomore center).

Incoming offensive linemen Curtis Hawk (junior guard), Tom Redman (sophomore guard), Jake Spencer (sophomore tackle), Gage Dickey (sophomore guard), Austin Frishkorn (junior center), Garrett Buxton (sophomore guard), Steven

Southern Local Indians 1 Nick Eastham...............WR/LB........6-2.......155.......Jr. 2 Dominic Pugliano.........WR/C..........5-11.....170.......Sr. 3 Tyler Milhoan................QB/DE........6-1.......195.......Sr. 4 Bradly Sloan ................RB/FS.........5-10.....160.......Fr. 5 Paxton Cataldo ............RB/LB.........6-0.......170.......Soph.

6 Cam Grodhaus ............FB/LB .........6-0.......170.......Soph.

7 Mark Soukup ...............FB/LB .........5-10.....185.......Soph.

9 Will Grodhaus ..............RB/LB.........5-11.....195.......Sr. 11 Dalton Ash ...................WR/CB .......6-3.......165.......Sr. 13 Dylan Milhoan..............RB/LB.........5-8.......165.......Soph.

15 Andre Sloan.................RB/LB.........6-2.......180.......Sr. 17 Jayce Sloan .................QB/LB.........6-1.......155.......Soph.

21 Sean Sanchez .............WR/DB .......5-10.....170.......Fr. 22 Joey Dickson ...............TE/DE.........6-1.......195.......Sr. 25 Austin Roberts .............WR/CB .......6-1.......170.......Jr. 29 Adam Wymer ...............QB/RB/S ....5-7.......125.......Fr. 32 Bryce Allen ..................WR/S..........5-11.....160.......Sr. 33 Hunter Morris...............RB/LB.........6-0.......190.......Fr. 37 Latrell Crute .................TE/DE.........6-0.......185.......Soph.

44 Mac Sallee...................FB/DE.........5-10.....220.......Jr. 47 Robert Frank................FB/LB .........5-7.......150.......Sr. 50 Anthony Abraham........G/NT...........5-9.......265.......Sr. 51 Kurtis Hawke................G/NT...........5-9.......265.......Jr. 52 Austin Frischkorn .........C/LB ...........5-8.......205.......Jr. 54 Garrett Buxton .............G/DE ..........6-2.......275.......Soph.

55 Brady Kellogg ..............T/NT ...........6-2.......275.......Soph.

60 Logan Kmatz ...............G/NT...........6-3.......290.......Jr. 61 Dominic Pierson ..........T/DE...........5-10.....195.......Soph.

63 Matt Paxton..................T/NG...........6-1.......215.......Sr. 64 Kyle Young ...................G/DE ..........5-11.....225.......Soph.

65 Jacob Spencer.............T/NT ...........6-0.......285.......Soph.

68 Stephen Craig..............C/NT...........6-0.......270.......Soph.

71 Gage Dickey ................G/LB...........5-7.......185.......Soph.

73 Dominic Walker............T/NT ...........5-8.......295.......Soph.

75 Steven Richards ..........T/NT ...........6-2.......315.......Soph.

76 Tommy Redman...........G/NG..........5-10.....255.......Soph.

77 Ashdon Shuman ..........T/NT ...........6-4.......305.......Sr. 82 Trevor McCaffrey..........WR/LB........5-9.......165.......Sr.

Richards (sophomore tackle).

Returning defensive linemen Joe Dickson (senior end), Steven Richards (sophomore noseguard), Mac Sallee (junior end), Tyler Milhoan (senior end), Brady Kellogg (senior noseguard).

Incoming defensive linemen Latrelle Crute (sophomore end), Garrett Buxton (sophomore end), Anthony Abraham (senior noseuard), Steve Craig (sophomore noseguard).

Returning linebackers Robert Frank (senior inside), Paxton Cataldo (senior inside), Bryce Allen (senior outside).

Incoming linebackers Dylen Milhoan (sophomore inside), Andre Sloan (senior inside), Camron Grodhaus (sophomore inside), Morning Journal/Chris Rambo Hunter Morris (freshman inside), Austin Frischkorn (ju- Southern Local senior nior inside), Jayce Sloan (sophomore outside), Mark quarterback Tyler MilSoukup (sophomore outside), Nick Estham (junior out- hoan leads the Indians into the 2017 season.

See INDIANS, Page 41A

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SPRINGFIELD TIGERS

Morning Journal/Chris Rambo

Members of the 2017 Springfield football team are (front, from left) Shane Eynon, Dyllan Jordan, Anthony Siciliano, Ryan Ohlin, Austin Trebella, Cole Smith, Ryan Thompson, Anthony Stouffer, Steven Cvetkovich, Patrick Beight, Brandon Walters, Brannon Brungard; (second row, from left) Larry Weaver, Austin Tindell, Anthony Ross, John Slike, Logan Lanterman, Keith Stump, Luke Snyder, Vito Argenziano, Michael Krohn, Lucas Yemma, Dante Argiro, Tommy Mericle; (third row, from left) Corey Hatton, Jake Hanley, Kyler Bair, Garrett Stallsmith, Ray Nespeca, Clayton Nezbeth, Trent Roach, Coleson Kertesz, Alex Beaulieu, Michael Wagner, Chris Shoemaker; (fourth row, from left) Ethan Isaacson, Evan Ohlin, Mike Needham, Bobby Druschel, Zack Stouffer, Clay Medvec, Lindan Gardner, Brady Brungard, Eric Dunkel, Garrett Walker, David Duvall; (back row, from left) Sean Thompson, Will Smith, Andy Lyda, Chandler Kertesz, Nick Guillard, Daniel Polonus, Noah Barrett, Mitchell Seymour, Chris Thompson and Ben Chaszeyka.

Springfield has high hopes again 2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m., Aug. 26 at South Range Sept. 1 at Brookfield Sept. 8 Columbiana Sept. 15 Jackson-Milton Sept. 22 at McDonald Sept. 29 at Sebring Oct. 6 Western Reserve Oct. 13 Mineral Ridge Oct. 20 at Lowellville Oct. 27 Waterloo

Classification Division VI, Region 21 2016 Record 9-3, including the Inter-Tri County League Red Division title with a 4-0 mark. It was Springfield’s first league title since 2000 in the Inter-County League. The Tigers were ranked 12th in the Division VI state poll and were the only area team to win a playoff game.

Head Coach Sean Guerriero enters his 11th season as head coach with a record of 54-50 and three playoff appearances. He was an as-

sistant at Girard for four years and GIlmour Academy one year.

Assistant coaches Adam Slopak, defensive coordinator, inside linebackers, offensive line Mark Brungard, offensive coordinator, quarterbacks, outside linebackers Bill Miller, wide receivers, defensive backs Ron Stallsmith, running backs, defensive line Austin Saverko, running backs, defensive line Nick Hargate, wide receivers, outside

linebackers Joe Antonucci, offensive line, inside linebackers Returning lettermen Twelve, including eight starters on offense and eight starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Pro I/Power.

Offensive outlook The Tigers graduated Frank CentoSee SPRINGFIELD, Page 37A

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Springfield Local Tigers 1 Clay Medvec ................WR/DB .......5-11.....148.......Fr. 2 Evan Ohlin ...................WR/DB .......6-1.......165.......Soph.

3 Brandon Walters ..........WR/DB .......6-0.......155.......Sr. 4 John Slike ....................QB/DB........5-7.......150.......Soph.

5 Ryan Ohlin...................RB/LB.........6-1.......180.......Sr. 6 Logan Lanterman ........QB/DB........5-7.......140.......Fr. 7 Mitchell Seymour .........RB/LB.........6-0.......160.......Fr. 8 Brannon Brungard .......QB/DB........5-11.....180.......Jr. 9 Dante Argiro ................RB/DB ........5-5.......125.......Fr. 10 Garrett Walker..............RB/DB ........5-9.......155.......Soph.

11 Bobby Druschel ...........QB/DB........6-0.......185.......Soph.

12 Shane Eymon ..............WR/LB........6-3.......220.......Sr. 14 Keith Stump .................RB/LB.........5-6.......165.......Fr. 15 Austin Trebella .............RB/DB ........5-7.......150.......Sr. 19 Clayton Nezbeth ..........WR/LB........5-8.......143.......Fr. 20 Daniel Polonus.............RB/DB ........5-11.....160.......Jr. 21 Cole Smith ...................WR/DB .......5-9.......156.......Sr. 22 Garrett Stallsmith.........RB/LB.........5-9.......190.......Soph.

24 Zack Stouffer ...............RB/LB.........5-11.....185.......Jr. 25 Luke Snyder.................RB/LB.........5-7.......175.......Jr. 30 Vito Argenziano ...........K.................5-5.......195.......Jr. 31 Lucas Yemma ..............WR/DB .......5-6.......140.......Fr. 32 Mike Neeham...............TE/LB .........6-1.......185.......Soph.

33 Austin Tindell ...............RB/DB ........5-10.....150.......Fr. 34 David Duvall.................RB/LB.........-9.........160.......Soph.

40 Eric Dunkel ..................WR/DB .......5-10.....145.......Soph.

41 Jake Hanley .................WR/LB........5-9.......145.......Fr.

44 Ray Nespeca ...............RB/LB.........5-7.......200.......Soph.

45 Kyler Bair .....................WR/DB .......5-10.....140.......Soph.

47 Ethan Isaacson............TE/DL.........6-1.......170.......Fr. 50 Brady Brungard ...........OL/DL.........5-8.......255.......Fr. 51 Alex Beaulieu...............OL/DL.........5-6.......200.......Fr. 52 Anthony Stouffer ..........OL/DL.........5-11.....225.......Sr. 54 Coleson Kertesz ..........OL/DL.........5-7.......185.......Fr. 58 Chris Thompson ..........OL/DL.........5-10.....210.......Soph.

59 Andy Lyda....................OL/DL.........6-1.......205.......Jr. 60 Anthony Ross ..............OL/DL.........5-7 ......172.......Fr. 61 Tommy Mericle.............OL/DL.........5-5.......170.......Fr. 64 Will Smith.....................OL/DL.........6-0.......214.......Fr. 65 Nick Guillard ................OL/DL.........5-11.....220.......Jr. 66 Michael Krohn..............OL/DL.........5-8.......190.......Fr. 68 Ryan Thompson .........OL/DL.........5-10.....225.......Sr. 69 Michael Wagner...........OL/DL.........5-7.......180.......Fr. 70 Chandler Kertesz.........OL/DL.........6-2.......250.......Jr. 72 Ben Chaszeyka............OL/DL.........6-2.......261.......Jr. 73 Dyllan Jordan...............OL/DL.........6-0.......220.......Sr. 75 Noah Barrett ................OL/DL.........5-11.....120.......Soph.

77 Trent Roach .................OL/DL.........5-11.....175.......Fr. 78 Sean Thompson ..........OL/DL.........6-0.......290.......Soph.

79 Anthony Siciliano .........OL/DL.........5-10.....280.......Sr. 80 Corey Hatton................TE/DL.........6-3.......215.......Soph.

81 Steven Cvetkovich .......TE/DL.........6-2.......190.......Sr. 85 Lindan Gardner............WR/LB........5-11.....165.......Jr. 86 Chris Shoemaker.........RB/LB.........5-10.....160.......Soph.

SPRINGFIELD, Continued from Page 36A

fanti, who had 1,257 all-purpose yards last season, but return 1,100-yard passer Brannon Brungard and speedy running back Luke Snyder.

“Offensively we’d like to be able to control the ball with the run game,” Guerriero said. “We have good speed on the outside and hopefully we can stretch out fthe field.

Basic defensive formation 3-4.

Defensive outlook The Tigers return All-Ohio linebacker Zack Stouffer and some speed from a defense that held opponents to an average of 20.2 points a game last season.

“Defensively for us it will be about creating turnovers and want to get our off. back on the field. We’re trying to play fast on that side.

The key is if we can stay healthy.

Returning offensive backs Brannon Brungard (junior quarterback), Luke Snyder (junior running back), Zack Stouffer (junior running back).

Incoming offensive backs Austin Trebella (senior running back-wide receiver).

See SPRINGFIELD, Page 41A

BRANDON WALTERS Springfield receiver

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UNITED GOLDEN EAGLES

Morning Journal/Ron Firth

2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 Minerva Sept. 1 at Salem Sept. 8 Malvern Sept. 15 at East Palestine Sept. 22 at Columbiana Sept. 29 Wellsville Oct. 6 at Southern Oct. 13 Leetonia Oct. 20 at Toronto Oct. 27 Lisbon

Members of the 2017 United football team are (front, from left) Kyle Bailey, Drew Browne, Josh Good, Tyler Humphrey, Kaden Smith, Toby Richmond, Branden Endsley, Jemin Davis; (second row, from left) Landon Baker, Zack Himes, Nate Mikell, Kiel Jones, Corey Hawk, Gary Eichler, Andrew Dulak, Cade Wood, Brian Lippiatt; (third row, from left) Noah Gorby, Kody Vint, Anthony DiBaggio, Ethan Antram, Parker Hydrick, Brady Leyman, Gunner McIntosh, Andrew Diegdio, Brandan Rose, Nick Rhodes; (fourth row, from left) Tyler Lippiatt, Christian Barnes, Bodey Kiko, Nick Runkle, Austen Keshock, Jeremiah Peters, Laeton Walker, Deric Ellyson, Draven Hendershot; (fifth row, from left) Brandon Keshock, Tyler Gorby, Garrett Bailey, Kaleb Skiba, Keaton Baker, Brutus Ogilvie, Dylan Yarwood, Dakota Smith, Garrett Bailey, Allen Headley, Bryce Moore; (back, from left) coach Jim Headley, coach Jim Fisher, coach Ryan Powell, head coach Michael Demster, coach Mike Ward, coach Braden Davison, coach Brian Lippiatt and coach Jake Kilroy. Not pictured are coaches Frank Baker and Colton Antram.

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Golden Eagles are ready to soar Classification Division VI, Region 21 2016 Record 2-8, including an 0-4 mark in the InterTri County League Red Division. The Eagles lost to five teams with winning records and two 500 teams. The Eagles’ four wins in the last two seasons are their fewest since 1970.

Head Coach Michael Demster enters his third season as head coach with a record of 4-16.

He was the defensive coordinator at Oak Glen in West Virginia in 2014 after nine years in North Carolina, including two years as defensive coordinator at West Stanly.

Assistant coaches Frank Baker, offensive line, defensive line Jim Fisher, running backs, defensive backs Jake Kilroy, offensive line, defensive line Brian Lippiatt, offensive line, linebackers Ryan Powell, wide receivers, defensive backs Mike Ward, quarterbacks, linebackers Returning lettermen Twenty-two, including eight starters on offense and seven starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Pistol.

Offensive outlook The Eagles have four three-year starting linemen and Cade Wood is back after

Morning Journal/Ron Firth

United’s offensive line is anchored by three-year starting linemen, including (from left) Gary Eichler, Kyle Bailey, Andrew Dulak and Toby Richmond.

running for a team-high 768 yards after playing parts of five games due to injury.

“We want to be balanced more than anything,” Demster said.

Basic defensive formation 3-4.

Defensive outlook The Eagles’ defense ranked next to last in Columbiana County last season, allowing an average of 35.3 points a game.

“We don’t want to give up the big

play,” Demster said. “We want to pursue to the ball and tackle in space.”

Returning offensive backs Cade Wood (senior tailback), Nate Mikell (senior quarterback), Josh Good (senior halfback).

Incoming offensive backs Ethan Antram (junior running back/quarterback/wide receiver), Bodey Kiko (sophomore quarterback).

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Returning offensive ends Kaden Smith (senior wide receiver), Tyler Humphey (senior tight end), Parker Hydrick (junior wide reciever), Landon Baker (junior wide receiver).

Incoming offensive ends Corey Hawk (senior tight end), Gunner Mcintosh (junior tight end) Returning offensive linemen Kyle Bailey (senior center), Gary Eichler (senior guard), Andrew Dulak (senior guard), Toby Richmond (senior tackle).

Incoming offensive linemen Branden Endsley (senior tackle), Andrew Diegdio (junior tackle), Brian Lippiatt (senior lineman), Anthony DiBaggio (junior tackle).

Returning defensive linemen Tyler Humphrey (senior end), Josh Good (senior end), Toby Richmond (senior lineman), Gary Eichler (senior lineman).

United Golden Eagles 1 Zack Himes..................WR/DB/K....5-6.......145.......Sr. 2 Bodey Kiko...................QB/LB.........6-2.......175.......Soph.

3 Brutus Ogilvie ..............QB/LB.........5-11.....150.......Fr. 4 Parker Hydrick .............WR/DB/P....6-0.......165.......Jr. 5 Josh Good ...................RB/DE ........6-0.......210.......Sr. 6 Nick Runkle..................WR/DB .......5-6.......140.......Jr. 7 Keaton Baker ...............WR/DB .......5-9.......145.......Fr. 8 Gunner McIntosh .........RB/LB.........6-1.......175.......Jr. 9 Ethan Antram...............RB/LB.........5-11.....175.......Jr. 10 Kaden Smith ................WR/DB .......6-2.......180.......Sr. 12 Nate Mikell...................QB/RB........5-9.......175.......Sr. 17 Jemin Davis .................WR/DB .......5-11.....165.......Sr. 19 Nick Rhodes ................WR/DB .......5-7.......150.......Jr. 20 Garrett Bailey...............RB/DB ........5-7.......145.......Fr. 21 Corey Hawk .................RB/LB.........6-0.......210.......Sr. 22 Kiel Jones ....................WR/DB .......5-10.....155.......Sr. 23 Drew Browne ...............WR/LB........5-10.....165.......Sr. 24 Kaleb Skiba .................RB/DB ........5-8.......140.......Fr. 27 Tyler Gorby...................RB/LB.........5-8.......140.......Fr. 30 Bryce Moore ................WR/DB .......5-7.......135.......Fr. 32 Cade Wood..................RB/DB ........5-8.......180.......Sr. 33 Tyler Humphrey............RB/DE ........6-1.......210.......Sr. 34 Landon Baker ..............WR/LB/K ....6-3.......175.......Jr.

cent) for 122 yards and two touchdowns.

Receiving — Parker Hydrick, 23 catches for 152 yards (6.6); Jake Clark (graduated) 14 catches for 120 yards (8.6) and two touchdowns; Kaden Smith, nine catches for 150 yards (16.7) and two touchdowns.

Scoring — Cade Wood 60 points; Zack Himes 24; Nate Mikell 18; Parker Hydrick 18.

Tackles — Colton Bowen (graduated) 92; Colton Graham (graduated) 47; Kaden Smith 34; Josh Good 32; Nate Mikell 31.

Interceptions — Kaden Smith 2.

Sacks — Josh Good 3 1/2.

Incoming defensive linemen Kyle Bailey (senior tackle), Andrew Dulak (senior end), Brian Lippiatt (senior end-tackle).

Returning linebackers Brady Leyman (junior senior inside), Corey Hawk (senior inside), Ethan Antram (junior outside).

Incoming linebackers Landon Baker (junior outside), Gunner McIntosh (junior outside), Tyler Lippiatt (sophomore inside).

Returning defensive backs Cade Wood (senior), Nate Mikell (senior), Kaden Smith (senior), Parker Hydrick (senior).

Incoming defensive backs Kiel Jones (senior), Nick Rhodes (junior), Zack Himes (senior).

2016 Players honored Colton Bowen (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Colton Graham (graduated), honorable mention AllArea.

Jsoh Good, honorable mention All-Area.

Kaden Smith, honorable mention All-Area.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Cade Wood, 768 yards and 10 touchdowns on 69 carries (11.1); Nate Mikell, 267 yards and two touchdowns on 78 carries (3.4); Colton Graham (graduated), 219 yards and one touchdown on 52 carries (4.2); Josh Good, 214 yards and two touchdowns on 44 carries (4.9); Parker Hydrick, 104 yards and two touch-

40 Tyler Lippiatt.................RB/LB.........5-7.......185.......Soph.

50 Brendan Rose..............OL/DE ........5-9.......165.......Jr. 52 Christian Barnes..........OL/DE ........5-10.....185.......Soph.

54 Andrew Dulak ..............OL/DE ........5-9.......190.......Sr. 55 Kyle Bailey ...................OL/LB.........6-0.......210.......Sr. 56 Brian Lippiatt................OL/DL.........5-8.......190.......Sr. 57 Gary Eichler.................OL/LB.........5-8.......175.......Sr. 58 Draven Hendershot......OL/DL.........6-3.......190.......Fr. 61 Dakota Smith ...............OL/DL.........5-8.......200.......Fr. 63 Dylan Yarwood .............OL/DL.........5-8.......225.......Fr. 64 Anthony DiBaggio........OL/DL.........6-0.......200.......Jr. 65 Andrew Diegdio ...........OL/DL.........5-11.....240.......Jr. 68 Allen Headley...............OL/DL.........5-8.......240.......Fr. 70 Toby Richmond ............OL/DL.........6-0.......240.......Sr. 71 Noah Gorby .................OL/DL.........5-7.......180.......Soph.

72 Brady Leyman..............OL/LB.........6-0.......200.......Jr. 74 Deric Ellyson................OL/DL.........5-10.....180.......Soph.

75 Kody Vint......................OL/DL.........5-8.......165.......Jr. 77 Branden Endsley .........OL/DL.........5-11.....200.......Sr. 80 Brandon Keshock ........WR/DB .......5-7.......135.......Fr. 81 Jeremiah Peters...........WR/DB .......6-3.......165.......Soph.

82 Laeton Walker..............WR/DB .......5-11.....155.......Soph.

88 Austen Keshock ...........WR/DB .......5-8.......145.......Jr.

United senior receiver Kaden Smith downs on 27 carries (3.9); Kiel Jones, 103 yards on 24 carries (4.3).

Passing — Nate Mikell completed 44 of 88 passes (50 percent) for 382 yards and four touchdowns; Colton Graham (graduated) completed 11 of 29 passes (38 per-

2017 Outlook The Eagles feature a senior-laden team with 22 returning lettermen. But that doesn’t guarantee anything.

“It never does,” Demster said. “You still have to go out and execute the game plan. You have to do all the things to sustain yourself in a long season.

“It really depends on us staying healthy and maintaining the team chemistry. Our first five games, I’d put our schedule against anyone in Columbiana County.”

The Eagles are coming off consecutive 2-8 seasons and have lost eight straight league games. They need some early success against Northeastern Buckeye Conference members Minerva and Salem to build confidence.

By the end of the season, United hopes to be the running in the new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference. There are other teams favored ahead of the Eagles.

“I would say East Palestine,” Demster said. “You also have Lisbon and Columbiana and I’ve been hearing a lot of good things out of Southern and Toronto. I really think it is wide open.”

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Returning offensive ends Brandon Walters (senior wide receiver/quarterback).

Incoming offensive ends Garrett Walker (sophomore wide receiver), Patrick Beight (senior wide receiver), Evan Ohlin (sophomore wide receiver), Shane Eynon (junior tight end), Ryan Ohlin (senior tight end), Lindan Gardner (junior tight end).

Returning offensive linemen Ryan Thompson (senior guard), Anthony Stouffer (senior guard), Ben Chaszeyka (junior tackle).

Incoming offensive linemen Chris Thompson (sophomore center), Sean Thompson (sophomore guard), Corey Hatton (sophomore tackle).

Returning defensive linemen Ryan Thompson (senior noseguard), Anthony Stouffer (senior tackle), Ben Chaseyka (junior tackle).

Incoming defensive linemen Dyllan Jordan (senior tackle), Steven Cvetkovich (senior), Andy Lyda (junior tackle), Corey Hatton (sophomore tackle).

Returning linebackers Zack Stouffer (junior inside).

Incoming linebackers Lindan Gardner (junior inside), Shane Eynon (junior outside), Ryan Ohlin (senior outside), Mitchell Seymour (freshman outside).

Returning defensive backs Brandon Walters (senior safety), Luke Snyder (junior safety).

Incoming defensive backs Evan Ohlin (sophomore cornerback), Garrett Walker (sophomore cornerback), Austin Trebella (senior safety).

2016 Players honored Ethan Nezbeth (graduated), second-team Division VI AllOhio and first-team All-Area.

Zack Stouffer, second-team Division VI All-Ohio and honorable mention All-Area.

Frank Centofanti (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Russell Seymour (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Gabe Barnard (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Ryan Thompson, honorable mention All-Area.

Jake Ford (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

Joey Santangelo (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Frank Centofanti (graduated), 740 yards and 12 touchdowns on 141 carries (5.2); Brannon Brungard, 240 yards and three touchdowns on 59 carries (4.10); Austin Trebella, 215 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries (13.4).

Passing —Brannon Brungard completed 93 of 164 passes (57 percent) for 1,158 yards and 15 touchdowns; Frank Centofanti (graduated) completed two of three passes for 64 yards and two touchdowns.

Receiving — Jake Ford (graduated) 29 catches for 266 yards (9.2) and six touchdowns; Frank Centofanti (graduated) 20 catches for 195 yards (9.8) and one touchdown; Austin Trebella, 12 catches for 97 yards (8.1) and one touchdown; Ethan Nezbeth (graduated) 11 catches for 269 yards (24.5) and three touchdowns; Gabe Barnard (graduated) 11 catches for 263 yards (23.9) and three touchdowns Scoring — Frank Centofanti (graduated) 78; Patrick Flara (graduated) 51; Jake Ford (graduated) 36; Luke Snyder 36; Joey Santangelo (graduated) 30.

Tackles — Joey Santangelo (graduated) 106; Zack Stouffer 101; Ethan Nezbeth (graduated) 97; Gabe Barnard (graduated)

side).

Returning defensive backs Dominic Pugliano (senior cornerback), Dalton Ash (senior cornerback).

Incoming defensive backs Bradly Sloan (freshman free safety), Sean Sanchez (freshman free safety).

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Springfield quarterback Brannon Brungard returns after throwing for 1,158 yards and 15 touchdowns as a sophomore last season. He goes over the game plan with his father and Springfield offensive coordinator Mark Brungard, who was the starting quarterback on Youngstown State’s NCAA Division I-AA title teams in 1993 and 1994.

83; J.T. Sandrock 55; Russell Seymour (graduated) 53.

Interceptions — Brandon Walters 3.

Sacks — Gabe Barnard (graduated) 3.

2017 Outlook Springfield is coming off its first league title and most wins since 2000. The Tigers should be in the mix again this season.

“We have a good group of kids coming back with some experience,” Guerriero said. “And we have guys back with zero experience and they are going to have to step up and contribute.”

Springfield opens the season with non-league games against South Range, Brookfield and Columbiana.

“We start the season strong with our rival, South Range,” Guerriero said. “Talk of the sum-

mer has been game one for us — the challenge with South Range out of the gate,” Guerriero said.

“The ultimate goal is to win the league and make the playoffs.”

The Tigers open the new campaign with a seven-game regularseason win streak and a new league — the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference.

New tradition with a new league. Waterloo and Sebring will be new opponents for the Tigers.

Guerriero sees Western Reserve and McDonald as two of the top teams in the MVAC. “Western Reserve has great tradition, winning the (ITCL Blue Division) the past two years, and McDonald have to be the top two teams in the league,” he said. “It will be a challenge for us. Most of the teams we have played.”

2016 Players honored Zack Almy (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Will Grodhaus, honorable mention All-Area.

Joey Dickson, honorable mention All-Area.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Will Grodhaus, 820 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Passing — Will Grodhaus, 295 yards and two touchdowns.

Tackles — Joey Dickson 68.

2017 Outlook Southern Local has won nine of its last 41 games, four of the wins coming last season. The Indians feel like they have turned the corner.

“I think we will be a decent opponent every week now,” Wright said. “Like everyone else, if we stay healthy, I think we will have a pretty good team.”

While Indians are in the new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference, they will still be playing mostly the same teams.

“Obviously, the new league is a really good challenge,” Wright said. “Lisbon is returning champion and East Palestine and United are big schools. I think the league is going to be extremely challenging.”

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WELLSVILLE TIGERS

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Members of the 2017 Wellsville football team are (front, from left) Darien Suggs, Troy Carter, Derrick Suggs, Connor Ramsey, Cole Corbin, Casey LeMasters, Cam Davis, Quinton Burgess; (second row, from left) Justin Wright, Seth Kerner, Draven Crow, Justin Sarge, Austin Giralico, Gage Ramos; (third row, from left) Caden Weekley, Ethan Ferguson, Gavin Whitman, Noah Hetherington, Justin Thirtyacre, Zane Pearson, Ryan Miller, Colton Green; (fourth row, from left) Braden Cartwright, Briar Cunningham, Corbin Hall, Austin Hughes, Brandon Patterson, Ricky Tice, Orin Cole, Matt Rawson, Cameron Cramer; (back, from left) coach Dirk Hall, coach Jim Arcurragi, coach Shawn Carter, head coach Moose Ramsey, coach Jon Carter, coach Rob Long and coach Pat Wright.

2017 SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 at Beaver Local Sept. 1 Edison Sept. 8 Lowellville Sept. 15 at Lisbon Sept. 22 East Palestine Sept. 29 at United Oct. 6 at Columbiana Oct. 13 Southern Oct. 20 at Leetonia Oct. 27 Toronto

“We’re trying to instill some discipline in this program and give these kids some structure in their lives. Since I’ve been here, they’ve been working their butts off.”

MOOSE RAMSEY, WELLSVILLE HEAD COACH

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Wellsville heads in new direction Classification Division VII, Region 25 2016 Record 5-5, including a 2-2 mark in the Inter-Tri County League White Division. The Tigers were 1-5 against teams with winning records.

Head Coach Robert “Moose” Ramsey enters his first season as head coach. Ramsey returns to coaching after a 10-year break. He previously served nine seasons at East Liverpool — seven as a varsity assistant and two as a junior high assistant.

Assistant coaches Jon Carter, offensive coordinator Jim Arcuragi, tight ends, defensive ends Rob Long, offensive line, linebackers Shawn Carter, quarterbacks, defensive backs Pat Wright, wide receiers, defensive backs Returning lettermen Nine, including five starters on offense and five starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Pro Set. Offensive outlook Junior Derrick Suggs returns after leading the Tigers in rushing last season, but Wellsville lost everyone else in the backfield from an offense that averaged 32.8 points per game.

“We want to be aggressive and execute our game plan,” Ramsey said.

Basic defensive formation 4-3.

Defensive outlook Wellsville has five returning starters on defense.

“We want to be physical and swarm the ball,” Ramsey said.

Returning offensive backs Derrick Suggs (junior tailback).

Incoming offensive backs Justin Sarge (sophomore fullback), Justin Wright (sophomore tailback), Troy Carter (freshman quarterback).

Returning offensive ends Brandon Patterson (senior), Ricky Tice (senior).

Incoming offensive ends None.

Returning offensive linemen Ryan Miller (senior tackle), Gage Romas (junior guard), Justin Thirtyacre (junior center).

Incoming offensive linemen Zane Pearson (senior tackle), Colton Green (junior guard/tackle).

Returning defensive linemen Ryan Miller (senior tackle), Gage Romas (junior tackle), Justin Thirtyacre (junior tackle).

Incoming defensive linemen Morning Journal/Wayne Maris Zane Pearson (senior tackle), Colton Green (junior Wellsville running back Derrick Suggs returns tackle). after leading the Tigers in rushing as a sophomore last season.

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See page 44A for more on Wellsville’s new coach

44A • MORNING JOURNAL • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2017 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 “I didn’t really know him personally, I just knew him as Moose the cop. Getting to know him as a coach is a big change.”

“Coach Ramsey is tough, but he knows what he’s talking about and he treats everyone fair. He’s a great guy to play for.”

RYAN MILLER, WELLSVILLE SENIOR

BRANDON PATTERSON, WELLSVILLE SENIOR

Ramsey on the job day and night

By CHRIS RAMBO Staff Writer

The Wellsville football team may have its share of inexperience this season, but first-year coach Moose Ramsey feels his team is already ahead of the curve in at least one respect.

“We’re going to be really young, but our kids are showing a lot of unity,” Ramsey said.

“We’re looking for that to help carry us through this season.

The way our team has come together so far has been our biggest strength.”

Ramsey said he has been enjoying his time back on the sidelines after taking a 10-year break from coaching. He previously served for nine seasons at East Liverpool, two as a junior high assistant and seven as a varsity assistant.

He said a number of factors made Wellsville a natural fit.

“I feel comfortable here,” Ramsey said. “My kids both go to school at Wellsville and I’m familiar with the type of kids they have.”

Ramsey will be keeping unusual hours during the season, working the night shift as an East Liverpool police officer in addition to his duties coaching the Tigers.

Ramsey said the balance is going smoothly and there have been no problems.

“Fitting football into my schedule hasn’t been an issue at all,” Ramsey said. “It’s been going really well.”

Some of the Wellsville players were already familiar with Ramsey through his presence in the community and are now excited to have him as their coach.

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First-year Wellsville head coach Moose Ramsey addresses his players, including Cole Corbin (15), Connor Ramsey (14) and Jacob Cornell (19), at Nicholson Stadium recently.

“I’ve known him for about three years, but I never expected him to be my coach at any point.” Wellsville senior lineman Ryan Miller said. “It’s definitely different having him as a coach. I didn’t really know him personally, I just knew him as Moose the cop.

“Getting to know him as a coach is a big change. I’ve gotten to know him a lot more and I respect him a lot more than I did before.”

“Coach Ramsey is tough, but he knows what he’s talking about and he treats everyone fair,” Wellsville senior linebacker Brandon Patterson said. “He’s a great guy to play for.”

Ramsey said one of his first goals as coach was to lay a foundation of discipline and respect, and that everything else would flow from that.

“We’re trying to instill some discipline in this program and

give these kids some structure in their lives,” Ramsey said.

“Since I’ve been here, they’ve been working their butts off.”

The Tigers face the tall order of replacing special mention Division VII All-Ohio quarterback Justin Miller, who set school records for passing yards and touchdowns last season.

They must also replace special mention Division VII AllOhio receiver Michael Shope and key contributors Hayden

Dalrymple and Branzen Grodhaus.

Ramsey believes if the Tigers stick to the formula they have developed so far, the results will eventually take care of themselves.

“If you can master the little things first, bigger things will follow,” Ramsey said. “So far, the kids have bought into everything we’ve asked. Me and the rest of the coaching staff are very proud of their effort.”

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MOOSE RAMSEY, WELLSVILLE HEAD COACH

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Returning linebackers Brandon Patterson (senior), Derrick Suggs (junior).

Incoming linebackers Justin Sarge (sophomore).

Wellsville Tigers 10 Darien Suggs...............WR/DB .......5-8.......150.......Soph.

11 Troy Carter ...................QB/B...........5-8.......190.......Fr. 12 Derrick Suggs ..............TB/LB .........5-8.......175.......Jr. 14 Connor Ramsey...........WR/DB .......5-8.......150.......Soph.

15 Cole Corbin..................TE/DL.........5-9.......205.......Jr. 17 Cam Davis ...................WR/DB .......6-0.......170.......Sr. 18 Quinton Burgess..........WR/DB .......6-2.......170.......Soph.

19 Jacob Cornell...............WR/DB .......5-11.....190.......Sr. 21 Justin Wright ................TB/LB .........5-10.....150.......Soph.

24 Draven Crow................TE/DL.........6-2.......170.......Soph.

40 Justin Sarge.................FB/LB .........5-6.......165.......Soph.

52 Austin Giralico..............G/DL...........5-10.....210.......Fr. 54 Gage Ramos ...............G/DL...........5-8.......205.......Jr. 56 Caden Weekley............G/LB...........5-10.....205.......Fr. 58 Ethan Ferguson ...........G/DL...........5-7.......175.......Soph.

60 Gavin Whitman ............G/DL...........6-0.......150.......Fr. 67 Noah Hetherington ......G/DL...........5-8.......205.......Fr. 68 Justin Thirtyacre ..........C/DL...........5-9.......245.......Jr. 73 Zane Pearson ..............T/DL ...........6-4.......305.......Sr. 74 Ryan Miller...................T/DL ...........6-1.......280.......Sr. 75 Colton Green ...............T/DL ...........5-7.......235.......Jr. 76 Braden Cartwright .......C/DL...........6-0.......220.......Soph.

77 Briar Cunningham........G/DL...........5-9.......195.......Soph.

78 Corbin Hall...................T/DL ...........5-8.......245.......Fr. 81 Austin Hughes ............WR/DB .......6-2.......145.......Soph.

82 Brandon Patterson.......WR/LB........6-1.......180.......Sr. 83 Ricky Tice ....................TE/DL.........6-0.......175.......Sr. 84 Cole Orin .....................WR/DB .......5-10.....160.......Sr. 85 Matt Rawson................WR/DB .......6-1.......170.......Sr. 87 Cameron Cramer.........TE/DL.........6-1.......210.......Sr.

Returning defensive backs Matt Rawson (senior), Connor Ramsey (sophomore).

Incoming defensive backs Cameron Davis (senior), Dairen Suggs (sophomore), Quinton Burgess (sophomore), Jacob Cornell (senior).

2016 Players honored Justin Miller (graduated), special mention Division VII All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Michael Shope (graduated), special mention Division VII All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Hayden Dalrymple (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

Branzen Grodhaus (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

Derrick Suggs honorable mention All-Area.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Derrick Suggs, 575 yards and three touchdowns on 59 carries (9.7); Branzen Grodhaus (graduated), 282 yards and one touchdown on 63 carries (4.5); Bradly Cline (graduated), 282 yards and one touchdown on 65 carries (4.3); Justin Miller, 210 yards and seven touchdowns.

Passing — Justin Miller (graduated) completed 112 of 214 passes (52.3 percent) for 1,852 yards and 20 touchdowns — all school records.

Receiving — Michael Shope (graduated) 34 catches for 625 yards (18.4) and eight touchdowns; Branzen Grodhaus (graduated) 22 catches for 229 yards (10.4) and one touchdown; Andre Sloan, 16 catches for 358 yards (22.4) and one touchdown.

Tackles — Blayke McCloud 75; Michael Shope (graduated) 65.

Interceptions — Michael Shope (graduated) 3.

2017 Outlook The Tigers will find out where they stand right away as they open the season at Beaver Local, which has nine starters returning on each side of the ball.

“We want to be competitive and put our team in the best position to win football games,” Ramsey said.

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Wellsville senior Matt Rawson (left) and junior Justin Thirtyacre guide the Tigers into the Aug. 25 season opener at Beaver Local.

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2017 MAHONING VALLEY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Friday, August 25 Sebring at Windham Springfield at South Range Columbiana at Western Reserve Chalker at Jackson-Milton Mineral Ridge at Pymatuning Valley Brookfield at McDonald Lowellville at Leetonia Waterloo at Newton Falls ——— Friday, September 1 Southington at Sebring Springfield at Brookfield South Range at Western Reserve Jackson-Milton at Newton Falls Mineral Ridge at Lisbon McDonald at Columbiana Windham at Lowellville East Canton at Waterloo ——— Friday, September 8 Mathews at Sebring Columbiana at Springfield Steubenville Catholic Central at Western Reserve Windham at Jackson-Milton

Newton Falls at Mineral Ridge Champion at McDonald Lowellville at Wellsville Conotton Valley at Waterloo ——— Friday, September 15 Sebring at Western Reserve Jackson-Milton at Springfield Mineral Ridge at Lowellville McDonald at Waterloo ——— Friday, September 22 Jackson-Milton at Sebring Springfield at McDonald Mineral Ridge at Western Reserve Lowellville at Waterloo ——— Friday, September 29 Springfield at Sebring Lowellville at Western Reserve McDonald at Jackson-Milton Waterloo at Mineral Ridge ——— Friday, October 6 Lowellville at Sebring Western Reserve at Springfield

“Western Reserve has great tradition, winning the (ITCL Blue Division) the past two years, and McDonald have to be the top two teams in the league. It will be a challenge for us. Most of the teams we have played.”

SEAN GUERRIERO, SPRINGFIELD HEAD COACH

Waterloo at Jackson-Milton McDonald at Mineral Ridge ——— Friday, October 13 Sebring at McDonald Mineral Ridge at Springfield Waterloo at Western Reserve Jackson-Milton at Lowellville ———

Friday, October 20 Sebring at Waterloo Springfield at Lowellville Western Reserve at McDonald Jackson-Milton at Mineral Ridge ——— Friday, October 27 Sebring at Mineral Ridge Waterloo at Springfield Western Reserve at Jackson-Milton McDonald at Lowellville

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Western Reserve linebacker Jack Cappabianca catches Columbiana quarterback Mitch Davidson in the 2016 season opener. The Clippers posted a 6352 win. The two will meet again on Thursday, Aug. 24.

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South Range gets a new home

By LOWELL SPENCER Journal Correspondent

GREENFORD — It’s always nice to sport some new clothes, new shoes, or even show off a new cool vehicle.

On Saturday, Aug. 26, the South Range School District will be showing off a brand new athletic stadium when the Raiders’ football team hosts rival Springfield in the season opener.

South Range said goodbye to Memorial Stadium in North Lima last November with a disappointing 31-21 playoff loss to GarrettsvilleGarfield. The stadium had been the home of the Raiders since North Lima and Greenford merged to form the South Range School District in 1969.

“It was pretty sad,” senior quarterback Aniello Buzzacco admitted about the emotions at the end of last season. “I almost imagined all four years like my brothers playing at Memorial Stadium, but it’s nice to change things up. As much as I’m going to miss the old stadium, it’s going to be nice to open a new stadium and set a mark.”

“There were a lot of emotions,” senior lineman Levi Taylor said. “It was sad to see the seniors go. Sad to walk off that field. But just a week after that we felt like we were beginning a new journey getting ready to start at this field.”

“I didn’t get over that loss for a couple weeks,” senior lineman Matt Brooks said. “That might sound a little bit cliche, but that was just the reality of it. We thought we could have gone farther in the playoffs.”

South Range had continued to play at Memorial Stadium despite a new K-12 school being built along Route 46 in 2010.

The district was able to install an athletic field and track with state monies as part of the new school at that time, but a football sta-

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South Range’s new football stadium at the Rominger Sports Complex along along Route 46 is getting ready for its first game. The Raiders will host rival Springfield at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.

dium was a distant dream.

Fast forward to 2016, the Raiders athletic boosters capital fundraising group ramped things up to install field turf as a second phase of the project. This year they have added bleachers, a scoreboard, and lights in phase three, making it possible to play home games on Friday nights.

As an added bonus, South Range will host seven home games this season. In addition to the season opener with Springfield, the Raiders will host Akron Manchester, Zanesville, Brookfield, Sharon, Akron

Garfield, and Sharpsville.

“As an independent, you try to get as many home games as you can and some of those games you pay some expenses out just for having a one year contract,” South Range athletic director Don Feren said. “Some of those schools we have contacted and will return a trip to them next year.”

“It is impressive,” Feren said about the new stadium. “It’s just coming along so much better than what we even anticipated.”

As for the players themselves, they have been able to watch the

progress on the new facility every day while they practiced in the shadows of the new scoreboard and bleachers.

“It’s exciting every day as we come out for morning practice,” head coach Dan Yeagley said.

“The guys are all out here working. We come out here again after lunch and they have more done. The kids are always excited to see what they have done.”

“The new stadium, It’s really exciting,” Buzzacco said. “It’s going to bring a lot of energy to the area. It’s going to bring a lot more fans and get us really hyped for the games and help us perform a lot better.”

“It’s beautiful. I love it,” Brooks said. “It gives me goosebumps every time I see it. It just gets me ready to play some football and I can’t wait to see the finished product for our first game.”

“We’ve been watching it go up as doubles have been going on,” Taylor said. “It’s awesome.

We can’t wait.”

The season opening game against Springfield was specifically scheduled for Saturday night to showcase the stadium for the community to see, according to Yeagley.

“We wanted it to be a showcase here, to show the community, to tell them thank you for what they have done,” he said.

“For all the workers and what they have done. It’s fun and the kids are excited.”

“The Saturday night game is pretty cool. It’s almost like a college atmosphere,” Buzzacco said. “It’s going to have everyone coming because everyone will be free Saturday night and playing one of our big rivals which it’s going to be a big game.”

“It’s huge. I can’t wait for it,” Brooks said. “I actually have a count on my phone that I have been looking at it every single

day before I go to bed and when I get up. It’s just motivation.”

“It’s really special,” Taylor said about of the anticipation of opening night. “I think it’s going to be a packed house. Everyone from the whole area I think is going to be here. We’re really excited to play our rivals in the first week and hopefully get the win.”

As much as old Memorial Stadium had many memories and traditions, this year’s seniors look to begin a new era of traditions at the complex.

“I think this year is a big year to make a statement mainly because we are setting a tone for every year to fall behind us,” Taylor said. “I mean we are the first ones to be playing in this stadium and we are going to set the tone and be leaders to upcoming generations to see how we performed and hopefully, they maintain that.”

We’re a really close knit group. We know that we have the talent, we’ve worked hard all of our lives playing together and we know we can make a run and hopefully go out there and play our hardest and win some games.”

“We’re done with the ITCL and were moving on to bigger and better things,” Brooks said.

“It’s kind of a new era, but it’s still the same South Range that we’re used to seeing. Tough, hard-nosed football. We’re going to run the ball, wear you down, and win the game. We’re going to do the same, just at a new field.”

“There is going to be a lot of little things,” Yeagley said. “We haven’t talked about our entrance onto the field. We haven’t talked about any of that stuff, but this is their footprint. This is the start. The excitement for the seniors has to be unbelievable. This is their legacy. This is what they are leaving, the first team here.”

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Work has come a long way in a short time on South Range’s new football stadium this summer. Above, the stadium is nearing completion during the Raiders’ photo day on Aug. 6. At the right, construction was just getting started earlier this summer. The Raiders will play their first game in the stadium against Springfield at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.

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points a game in the regular season.

“This season the Raiders have seven returning starters, of which four are offensive linemen,” Yeagley said. “Offensively, the Raiders ned to play as a team and execute every play properly to be successful. Our scrimmages were very important for us to gain the experience needed and for evaluating our players.”

Basic defensive formation 4-3.

Defensive outlook “Unlike the offensive side, the Raiders return only return four starters on defense,” Yeagley said. “The defense needs to mature quickly and to play well every week for our team to be successful.”

Returning offensive backs Aniello Buzzacco (senior quarterback), Peyton Remish (senior running back).

Incoming offensive backs Ryan Davenport (junior running back), Trent Harrold (junior running back), Ben Rivera (junior running back), Anthony DeLucia (sophomore running back), Patrick McCabe (sophomore running back).

Returning offensive ends Mathias Combs (senior wide receiver).

Incoming offensive ends Brennan Toy (senior wide receiver), Josh Stear (junior tight end).

Returning offensive linemen Matt Brooks (senior), Brian Robinson (senior), Levi Taylor (senior), Taylor Dolak (junior).

Incoming offensive linemen Deven Lowry (senior), Jordan Lowery (junior), Christian Maust (junior), Anthony Czap (sophomore), Roccio DeLucia (sophomore).

See SOUTH RANGE, Page 50A

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South Range players Brennan Toy (26), A.J. Baytos (25) and Jordan Lowery (58) take the field Nov. 5 in the Raiders’ last game at Memorial Stadium in North Lima, which had been their home since 1969.

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Returning defensive linemen Levi Taylor (senior end).

Incoming defensive linemen Matt Brooks (senior), Tyler Dolak (ju-

nior), Mike Schneider (junior), Jordan Incoming linebackers Trent Harrold (junior), Anthony DeLuLowery (junior), Anthony Czap (sophocia (sophomore), Colin McCabe (sophomore), Ryan Davenport (junior). more), Ben Rivera (junior).

Returning linebackers Returning defensive backs Peyton Remish (senior inside), Brian Aniello Buzzacco (senior).

Robinson (senior inside).

Incoming defensive backs Mathias Combs (senior), Brennan Toy (senior), Josh Stear (senior), Alec Ballentine (junior), Isaac Allegretto (sophomore).

2016 Players honored Nathan Daniszewski (graduated), thirdteam Division V All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Peyton Remish, third-team Division V All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Taymer Graham (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Mathias Combs, first-team All-Area.

Seth Morrow (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

Aniello Buzzacco, honorable mention All-Area.

Levi Taylor, honorable mention AllArea.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Nathan Daniszewski (grad-

uated), 965 yards and 11 touchdowns on 144 carries (6.7); Aniello Buzzacco, 515 yards and nine touchdowns on 71 carries (7.3); Peyton Remish, 306 yards and six touchdowns on 41 carries (7.5); Passing — Aniello Buzzacco completed 37 of 84 passes (44 percent) for 712 yards and 12 touchdowns; Seth Morrow (graduated) completed 12 of 29 passes (41 percent) and 111 yards.

Receiving — Mathias Combs, 17 catches for 365 yards (21.5) and four touchdowns.

Tackles — Peyton Remish 106; Nathan Daniszewski (graduated) 62; Taymer Graham (graduated) 50.

2017 Outlook The Raiders are building off their 16th winning seson in 18 years.

“Throughout the 2016 season we played a lot of different players,” Yeagley said. “The 2016 seniors showed great leadership and taught the younger classes what it takes to be successful..”

South Range will be playing as an independent at least for the next two years and has six new opponents on its schedule.

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Seniors embrace last chance

By CHRIS RAMBO

“It’s really exciting that the season is almost here. .... I’m ready to finally get going.”

Staff Writer

EAST LIVERPOOL — With the exception of those lucky enough to continue their careers in college, a high school football player’s senior season provide one last chance to play the game they love.

For a few of the area’s top seniors, the anticipation is running high as the season gets ready to kick off.

“It’s really exciting that the season is almost here,” East Liverpool senior linebacker Michael Loy said.

“I know my teammates and I have worked really hard to prepare ourselves.

I’m ready to finally get going.”

Loy returns as one of the Potters’ core pieces after racking up 151 tackles and seven sacks last season.

He is hoping to lead an East Liverpool defense that looks to build on improvements it made last season.

The Potters gave up an average of 20.6 points last season, a nine-point drop from 2015.

“We got better last year and now we want to take the next step,” Loy said.

“We have a lot of good athletes and everyone gets to the ball pretty well. Our goal is to be one of the best defenses in the area.”

For Wellsville senior Brandon Patterson, his senior year represents a season of change. The Tigers will be breaking in a host of younger players along with a first-year coach in Moose Ramsey.

“I think it’s going to be an exciting year for us, coach Ramsey has brought a lot of energy” Patterson

MICHAEL LOY, EAST LIVERPOOL LINEBACKER

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Pictured on the cover of the Morning Journal’s Football Preview are (from left) Wellsville’s Brandon Patterson, Oak Glen’s Tony Minnis and East Liverpool’s Michael Loy.

said. “We have a young team coming in, but the guys are all hungry. We want a winning season.”

Patterson and his teammates will also be getting used to a new league, as the Tigers join the new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference.

One of the biggest changes to the schedule has the Tigers playing traditional rival Toronto as a conference foe in the season finale, as opposed to

early in the season.

“We’re excited to be facing them to end the season, it’s going to be a lot different,” Patterson said.

Oak Glen senior lineman Tony Minnis is hoping that a second season under coach Ted Arneault Jr. equals an improvement over last seasons 2-8 record.

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With a handful of experienced returnees, Minnis sees the line playing a big role in the Golden Bears’ season.

“We have some pretty good skill position players, but our line should be one of our biggest strengths

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“We have about seven or eight guys back who have played. We’re all very familiar with each other.”

All three seniors are ready to leave everything they have on the field.

“I hope we flip our record this year,” Loy said.

“We were 3-7 last year, I feel like we could definitely go 7-3 this year. Our

“We have a young team coming in, but the guys are all hungry.”

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“We’re ready to go,” Patterson said. “Our team has done a lot of bonding in the weight room and off the field. I think we’ll be pretty good.”

“There’s not really one game on our schedule that stick out more than the other,” Minnis said. “I think we’re all just ready to go out there and battle every week.”

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Wood family is United Senior Cade Wood makes it three generations leading Eagles in rushing

By RON FIRTH Sports Editor

HANOVERTON — Cade Wood is keeping the family tradition running at United High School.

Wood returns for his senior season after becoming the third generation from the Wood family to lead the United football team in rushing.

His father, Chad, was United’s leading rusher in 1991 and his grandfather, Tom, topped the Eagles in 1966 and 1967.

“I’m pretty proud of that,” Tom said. “I’m proud of my grandson and my son.”

“Think of how neat it is, at the same school to boot,” Chad said. “I’ve thought about it, but we really haven’t talked of it amongst ourselves. Maybe down the road we’ll get together.”

“Growing up, I always knew they were good and I’ve always looked up to them,” Cade said. “We talk about their old memories, but not a lot.”

Maybe they are doing a little more reflecting this season because it is Cade’s senior year after joining his father and grandfather as United’s rushing leaders last fall.

“Dad’s friends, when they talk to me, will say how special it is,” Chad said. “I’m proud that all three of us were able to do that, starting with dad.”

Cade only played parts of five games last season due to injury, but still ran

“Growing up, I always knew they were good and I’ve always looked up to them.”

CADE WOOD, UNITED SENIOR RUNNING BACK

for 768 yards and 10 touchdowns on 69 carries, an average of 11.1 yards per attempt.

“When I watched him run in Little Eagles, he just had something that a lot of kids don’t have,” Tom said. “He had that instinct and vision. You could see that when he was just a little guy. If he could keep from getting those injuries ...”

Cade’s season nearly matched Chad’s final one in 1991. Chad ran for 895 yards and 10 touchdowns on 87 carries (10.3) in only 19 quarters due to lingering shoulder injuries.

“It did,” Chad said.

“That’s very frustrating. It was very hard knowing that I could be out there helping my teammates and I was on the sideline.”

He knew exactly what Cade was going through.

“It was hard,” Cade said.

“It was disappointing because I like being out there with my brothers playing.”

Cade got the same advice from his father that he always does.

“It’s football. Sometimes that happens,” Chad said. “It doesn’t make it

any easier. You just have to deal with it and move on. The good thing he still had a year left. Hopefully this year we can get through a full season — because I would love to see it.”

“People are always telling me I run just like him,” Cade said. “That’s pretty cool.”

He has seen that for himself.

“My dad’s old films are on the VCR, I plug them in and watch them,” Cade said. “I watched him break the record for most rushing yards (248) against East Canton. I always watch that one.”

Tom ran for 1,081 yards as a junior in 1966 and 999 yards as a senior Morning Journal/Ron Firth in 1967. A dislocated shoulder early in the third Three generations of the Wood family have led the United High School footquarter against Lisbon in ball team in rushing. Current senior running back Cade Wood joined his the season finale kept him father, Chad, and grandfather, Tom, after leading the Eagles last year. from a yard short of another 1,000-yard season.

“I hear a lot about dad,” Chad said. “I didn’t really get to see a lot of films of dad playing, just some old back and white ones.”

“I think we all have our own style. I think dad was more power from what I hear. I was more of a speed back. Cade is good because he’s a little bit of both of us. Cade has good power and some good speed.”

Chad still owns the school record in the 100meter dash in 10.8 seconds.

“I know Cade loves See WOOD, Page 21B

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McKenzie returns to sidelines A year off showed Beaver Local’s head coach what he was missing

By CHRIS RAMBO

August is actually what I missed the most. I love the feeling of interacting with the kids at practice and the camaraderie you build on the coaching staff as you get ready for the season. To me, there’s nothing else like it.”

Staff Writer

CALCUTTA—When Mike McKenzie decided to take a break from coaching last year, all his friends told him how much he would miss the thrill of Friday nights.

However, what he wound up missing more than anything was this very time of year when the anticipation for a new season is at its highest.

“August is actually what I missed the most,” McKenzie said. “I love the feeling of interacting with the kids at practice and the camaraderie you build on the coaching staff as you get ready for the season.

To me, there’s nothing else like it.”

After a year away from the sidelines, McKenzie feels right back at home as he prepares for his first season as Beaver Local coach.

“I wasn’t willing to go just anywhere, it had to be the right fit,” McKenzie said.

“Beaver Local was the only place I applied. I know the administrative team well and felt comfortable with them. I would have been willing to coach middle school if that’s all they had available, I just wanted to get back into coaching.”

McKenzie has honed his coaching skills over a long career. He was the offensive coordinator of Clyde’s 1995 state championship team (one year after Clyde lost to West Branch in the state title game) before moving on to be the head coach at Swanton, Indian Valley and later Edison for seven seasons. After leaving Edison, McKenzie was an assistant at Weir — where he currently works as assistant principal — for three seasons before stepping away to take a breather.

“The time away was great. I was able to spend a lot of quality time with my son in the past year,” McKenzie said. “I felt like the time was right to get back in if it was the right situation. My mom and my aunt both taught at Beaver Local, and I always remember them having tough, physical kids when I was at Edison. It seemed like a good fit.”

McKenzie inherits a solid nucleus from a team that went 4-6 last season.

In the backfield, he will have a pair of 700 yard rushers at his disposal with

MIKE MCKENZIE, BEAVER LOCAL HEAD COACH

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New Beaver Local head coach Mike McKenzie is back on the sidelines after taking last season off.

Torey Calio (764 yards, four touchdowns) and Michael Clendenning (703 yards, nine touchdowns) both returning.

Also in the mix will be Garrett Givens, who chipped in 410 yards and three touchdowns this season.

“We also have five returning linemen who started at least two games last season,” McKenzie said. “We should be able to run the ball effectively.”

While an emphasis on the running game is nothing new to the Beavers, McKenzie plans to run mostly out of the spread instead of the wing-T which the Beavers ran last year.

“The biggest change is that we’ve switched to zone blocking, so it’s been an adjustment for the linemen,” McKenzie said. “We’ve been very pleased with how they’ve handled it.”

Taking the snaps will be Luke Call who missed all of last season with a torn ACL. “Luke has been a great leader for us,” McKenzie said. “In our system, the quarterback has a lot on his plate as far as

making the correct read. He’s shown a great feel for the game.”

Above all else, McKenzie said he is looking for positive energy each day from the players and coaches as he tries to establish a winning program.

“I’m a very high-energy coach, I always try to stay positive,” Mckenzie said.

“We coach the kids very hard and make sure we get mistakes taken care of right away, but you never want to belittle them.

I’m not a big yeller and screamer. I try and clearly communicate our expectations so everyone is on the same page.”

So far, McKenzie is pleased with how his players have bought in.

“I’ve been very impressed with the work ethic and positive attitudes our kids have shown,” McKenzie said. “They’re embracing the changes we’re trying to make.”

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2017 SCHEDULE

All games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 Wellsville Sept. 1 at West Branch Sept. 8 at Wheeling Linsly Sept. 15 Edison Sept. 22 East Liverpool Sept. 29 at Bellaire Oct. 6 at Buckeye Oct. 13 at Indian Creek Oct. 20 Martins Ferry Oct. 27 Oak Glen

Members of the 2017 Beaver Local football team are (front, from left) Torey Calio, Damien Emmert, Chris Yanni, Drew Theiss, Jacob Morgan, Noah West, Tim Wirth, Chad Mays, Luke Call, Isaac Ream; (second row, from left) Kobi Ream, Beau Smith, Westley Simon, Zach Thomas, Andrew Gibson, Parker Summers, Michael Clendenning, Garret Givens, Donovan Garcia; (third row, from left) Zach Smith, Alec Post, Nate Rawson, Matt DeBacco, Hunter Saltsman, Alex Solansky, Eddie Pennicuff, Andrew Solansky, Christian Lerussi, Jared Wright; (fourth row, from left) Trey Pancake, Nick Wukotich, Jacob Kane, Michael Young, Clayton Gourley, Skyler Lasure, Ethan Lewis, Gavin Long, Mitchell Grady, Dakota Warrick; (fifth row, from left) Devon Salsberry, Tommy Warrick, Dylan Czech, Tanner Johnston, Jackson Lewis, Payne Allen, Damien Jones, Hunter Brooks, Logan Krulik, Ray Baker, John Woodburn; (back, from left) coach Aaron West, coach Jess Krulik, coach Derrick Stickles, coach Charlie Dolsonich, head coach Mike McKenzie, coach Nick Sesonsky, coach Bruce Palmer and coach Steven Fletcher.

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Beavers have plenty of experience Classification Division IV, Region 13 2016 Record 4-6, including a share of second place in the Buckeye 8 Athletic League with a 2-2 mark. The Beavers’ four wins came against teams that went a combined 5-35.

Head Coach Mike McKenzie enters his first season as head coach. He has 12 years of head coaching experience, including seven at Edison, two at Indian Valley and thre at Swanton. Most recently, he was offensive coordinator at Weir for three seasons before sitting out the 2016 campaign. He also was offensive coordinator on Clyde’s Division III state championship team in 1995.

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Beaver Local senior Luke Call gets his chance at starting quarterback after missing all of last season with a knee injury.

Assistant coaches Bruce Palmer, defensive coordinator, assistant head coach Charlie Dolsonich, running backs, linebackers, sports performance director Aaron West, wide receivers, outside linebackers Jess Krulik, tight ends, defensive line Nick Sosonsky, offensive line, defensive line, video coordinator Tyler Givens, running backs, outside linebackers Steven Fletcher, wide receivers, defensive backs Derrick Stickles, offensive line, linebackers Dustin Sprouse, freshmen Craig Vorhees, strength coach

Returning lettermen Twenty, including nine starters on offense and nine starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Multiple spread.

Offensive outlook The Beavers return their top three rushers and five linemen who saw considerable playing time last season. Senior quarterback Luke Call takes the controls after missing last season with a knee injury in a preaseason practice.

“We should be able to run ball effectively,” McKenzie said. “We need to mix in pass to keep people honest.”

4-4.

Basic defensive formation

Defensive outlook Nine starters return to a defense sparked by linebackers Michael Clendenning and Garrett Givens, the top two tacklers last season.

“We will be fundamental and try to attack,” McKenzie said.

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Returning offensive ends Noah West (senior tight end), Chris Yanni (senior wide receiver).

Incoming offensive ends Isaac Ream (senior wide receiver), Hunter Saltsman (junior wide receiver), Nate Rawson (junior wide receiver), Tim Wirth (senior wide receiver), Zach Smith (junior tight end), Clayton Gourley (junior wide receiver), Matt DeBacco, (junior wide receiver) Christian Lerussi (junior tight end).

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Zach Thomas (senior tackle), Parker Summers (senior guard), Andrew Gibson (senior guard), Chad Mays (senior tackle), Jacob Morgan (senior center).

Incoming offensive linemen Nick Wukotich (sophomore center), Eddie Pennicuff (junior tackle), Jackson Lewis (junior tackle), Alec Post (junior guard), Andrew Solansky (junior guard), Kobi Ream (junior center), Mitchell Grady (sophomore tackle), Kobi Ream (junior center), Michael Young (junior tackle).

Returning defensive linemen Chad Mays (senior end), Andrew Gibson (senior tackle), Zach Thomas (senior tackle), Noah West (senior end).

Incoming defensive linemen Nick Wukotich (sophomore end), Eddie Pennicuff (junior tackle), Jackson Lewis (junior tackle), Alec Post (junior tackle), Andrew Solansky (junior end), Mitchell Grady (sophomore tackle), Westley Simon (senior tackle), Zach Smith (junior end), Michael Young (junior tackle), Parker Summers (senior tackle), Tim Wirth (senior end).

Returning linebackers Michael Clendenning (senior), Garrett Givens (junior), Damien Emmert (senior).

Incoming linebackers Jared Wright (junior), Isaac Ream (senior), Christian Lerussi (junior), Kobi Ream (junior), Skyler Lasure (sophomore), Beau Smith (junior), Hunter Saltsman (junior).

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1 Beau Smith ....................RB/LB.........5-8.......170.......Jr. 2 Nate Rawson .................WR/DB .......5-11 .....140.......Jr. 3 Drew Theiss...................K.................5-10.....150.......Sr. 4 Luke Call........................QB/DB........5-9.......180.......Sr. 5 Matt DeBacco ................WR/DB .......5-9.......150.......Jr. 7 Chris Yanni ....................WR/DB .......5-8.......155.......Sr. 8 Isaac Ream ...................WR/LB........5-10.....175.......Sr. 9 Donovan Garcia.............WR/DB .......5-10.....170.......Jr. 10 Skyler Lasure...............RB/LB.........5-7.......160.......Soph.

11 Hunter Saltsman ..........WR/LB........6-1.......165.......Jr. 12 Noah West...................TE/DE ........6-2.......215.......Sr. 13 Ethan Lewis .................QB/DB........5-10.....165.......Soph.

15 Christian Lerussi..........TE/LB .........5-7.......165.......Jr. 20 Jared Wright ................RB/LB.........5-7.......165.......Jr. 21 Clayton Gourley...........WR/DB .......5-9.......150.......Jr. 22 Tanner Johnston ..........QB/DB........5-10.....160.......Fr. 23 Jacob Kane..................RB/DB ........5-6.......160.......Soph.

24 Torey Calio...................WR/DB .......5-9.......190.......Sr. 26 Payne Allen..................TE/DE ........6-1.......185.......Fr. 30 Michael Clendenning ...RB/LB.........6-2.......215.......Sr. 31 Tommy Warrick ............RB/LB.........6-0.......180.......Fr. 32 Garrett Givens .............RB/LB.........6-1.......230.......Jr. 33 Logan Krulik.................WR/LB........6-0.......160.......Fr. 34 Damien Emmert...........RB/LB.........5-7.......165.......Sr. 35 Hunter Brooks..............QB/DB........5-9.......150.......Fr. 44 Devon Salsberry ..........RB/LB.........5-7.......140.......Fr.

Incoming defensive backs Chris Yanni (senior), Nate Rawson (junior), Jacob Kane (sophomore), Clayton Gourley (junior), Matt DeBacco (junior).

2016 Players honored Terry Adkins (graduated), third-team Division IV AllOhio and first-team All-Area.

Michael Clendenning, special mention Division IV All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Garrett Givens, honorable mention All-Area.

Torey Calio, honorable mention All-Area.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Torey Calio, 764 yards and four touchdowns on 103 carries (7.4); Michael Clendenning, 703 yards and nine touchdowns on 114 carries (6.2); Garrett Givens, 410 yards and three touchdowns on 71 carries (5.8).

Tackles — Michael Clendenning 89; Garrett Givens

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79; Terry Adkins (graduated) 77.

2017 Outlook The Beavers return nine starters on each side of the ball for first-year head coach Mike McKenzie.

“Its exciting having those kids,” he said. “We do have some talent. It’s always enjoyable when you have some returning starters with experience on Friday night. It’s also enjoyable to see kids come from zero to contributing.”

The Beavers have posted 15 wins over the last three seasons.

“I’m impressed with our work ethic and attitutde deplayed to this point,” McKenzie said. “We don’t measure success based on the scoreboard. Obviously, we’re working hard to have a positive outcome on the scoreboard. But sometimes the outcome is determined by See BEAVERS, Page 9B

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2017 BUCKEYE 8 ATHLETIC LEAGUE SCHEDULE

WEEK ONE Friday, August 25 Wellsville at Beaver Local Edison at East Liverpool Buckeye Local at Martins Ferry Indian Creek at Cambridge St. Clairsville at Carrollton Bellaire at River Union Local at Monroe Central Saturday, August 26 Harrison Central at East Hardy ——— WEEK TWO Friday, September 1 Beaver Local at West Branch Indian Creek at East Liverpool Wheeling Linsly at Martins Ferry Edison at Wellsville Union Local at Buckeye Local St. Clairsville at Meigs Caldwell at Bellaire Rhodes at Harrison Central ——— WEEK THREE Friday, September 8 Beaver Local at Wheeling Linsly

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Salem at East Liverpool Martins Ferry at Union Local Toronto at Edison Buckeye Local at Oak Glen Alliance at Indian Creek Meadowbrook at St. Clairsville Bellaire at Harrison Central ——— WEEK FOUR Friday, September 15 Edison at Beaver Local East Liverpool at Ravenna Southeast St. Clairsville at Martins Ferry Buckeye Local at Indian Creek Bellaire at John Marshall Union Local at Harrison Central ——— WEEK FIVE Friday, September 22 East Liverpool at Beaver Local Harrison Central at Martins Ferry Union Local at Edison Bellaire at Buckeye Local Indian Creek at St. Clairsville ———

WEEK SIX Friday, September 29 Beaver Local at Bellaire East Liverpool at Martins Ferry Edison at Oak Glen Buckeye Local at John Marshall Brooke at Indian Creek Harrison Central at St. Clairsville Weir at Union Local ——— WEEK SEVEN Friday, October 6 Beaver Local at Buckeye Oak Glen at East Liverpool Martins Ferry at Indian Creek Edison at Harrison Central Union Local at Meadowbrook Saturday, October 7 St. Clairsville at Bellaire ——— WEEK EIGHT Friday, October 13 Beaver Local at Indian Creek East Liverpool at Buckeye Local Wheeling Central Catholic at Martins Ferry Union Local at St. Clairsville

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something out of your control. I’ve been involved in games we won were we didn’t necessarily play our best.”

The Beavers play at home in three of the first five weeks against local opponents, Wellsville, Edison and East Liverpool.

“We’re going to work hard and be prepared,” McKenzie said. “I can honestly say every kid who has been here since the summer has improved.”

Harrison Central at Oak Glen Saturday, October 14 Edison at Steubenville Catholic Central Shadyside at Bellaire ——— WEEK NINE Friday, October 20 Martins Ferry at Beaver Local East Liverpool at Weir Buckeye Local at Edison Indian Creek at Crestview South Range at St. Clairsville Bellaire at Union Local River View at Harrison Central ——— Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer WEEK TEN Thursday, October 26 Beaver Local senior Andrew Gibson returns as Indian Creek at Edison the leader of the offensive line.

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2017 SCHEDULE

All games start at 7:30 p.m., unless noted Aug. 25 Edison Sept. 1 Indian Creek Sept. 8 Salem Sept. 15at Ravenna Southeast, 7 Sept. 22 at Beaver Local, 7 Sept. 29 at Martins Ferry, 7 Oct. 6 Oak Glen Oct. 13 at Buckeye, 7 Oct. 20 at Weir, 7 Oct. 27 St. Clairsville

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Members of the 2017 East Liverpool football team are (front, from left) Logan Torma, Troy Croskey, Nick Woodyard, Derek Carter, team historian Frank âDiggerã Dawson, Peyton Adkins, Logan Bennett, Levi Turner, Noah Hall; (second row, from left) Michael Loy, Braiden Wright, Peyton Reed, Blayke McCloud, Howie Williams, Nikki Mapp, Nate Davis, Dawson Wiley; (third row, from left) Deevon Keys, Landon Bailey, Zack Cameron, Jaymin Jackson, Lane Kopras, Shaylon Bentley, Cory Weyand, Trevor Wern; (fourth row, from left) Jalen Moman, Kamren Klakos, Kaleb Bailey, Aiden Watkins, Domink Vallera, Caleb Hockenberry, Kaz Zubay; (fifth row, from left) P.J. Morris, Caleb Learn, Dalton Owens, Koby Plum, Seth Alford, Justin Watkins, Jake Cornell, Skylor Wooley; (sixth row, from left) Cameron Bryant, Colin Bryant, Joaquin Johnson, Rylee White, Hayden Nicholson, Shawn Underwood, Nathan Latshaw, Kaeden White; (seventh row, from left) coach Kyle Weyand, Noah Wheaton, Tyler Rawson, Matthew Ketchum, Caleb Walker, Jonathan Russell, coach Willie Leavell, coach Eric McMahon; (back, from left) coach Jimmy Crane, coach Andy Vulgamore, coach Ian Whittington, head coach Josh Ludwig, coach Alvan Thompson, coach Jeff Wright and coach Nate Boyd.

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Potters go back to ground attack Classification Division IV, Region 13 2016 Record 3-7, including a share of second place in the Buckeye 8 Athletic League North Division with a mark of 2-2. The three wins came against teams that went a combined 6-24, while the seven losses were to teams that went 39-32.

Head Coach Josh Ludwig enters his fourth season as head coach with a record of 6-24. He also served four seasons as an East Liverpool assistant. Ludwig is a 2000 graduate of East Liverpool and a 2005 Mount Union graduate. He was a starter on the Purple Raiders’ 2002 NCAA Division III national championship team.

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Kyle Weyand, freshmen Eric McMahon, film coordinator Returning lettermen Twenty-six, including six starters on offense and six starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Multiple.

Offensive outlook The Potters are changing gears after graduating record-setting quarterback Austin Mayfield, who threw for 2,825 yards as a three-year starter.

“Looking to get back to the ground after a year airing it out for clock management and game control,” Ludwig said.

Basic defensive formation 4-3 multiple coverages.

Defensive outlook Linebacker Michael Loy, who made a school-record 151 last season, returns to lead a defense that held opponents to an average of 20.6 points a game.

“We have great team speed on defense,” Ludwig said. “We’re looking to fly for the football and play 11 as one.”

Returning offensive backs Peyton Reed (junior quarterback), Jalen Moman (junior running back), Lane KoSee POTTERS, Page 13B

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Different look for East Liverpool

By CHRIS RAMBO Staff Writer

EAST LIVERPOOL—Over the past few seasons, East Liverpool coach Josh Ludwig has shown a willingness to adapt his schemes to fit the Potters’ personnel.

A year after riding the arm and scrambling ability of quarterback Austin Mayfield in a spread attack, it will be back to a ground-and-pound approach as the Potters seek to improve on last season’s 3-7 record.

“We’re going to be a very different team on offense this season,” Ludwig said. “With losing Austin and our top wideouts (Zach Gill and Dakota Ice) from last year’s team, we are going to emphasize the ground game a lot more this year.

Our main goal is to control the clock and play strong defense.”

Ludwig said the Potters will feature a collection of three backs in their attempt to keep the ball away from opposing offenses.

“We’re going to have two big running backs and one really fast one,” Ludwig said. “We have Jalen Moman (6-2, 248 pounds) and Lane Kopras (5-8, 205) who are two big backs that are going to come right at you. We also have Derek Carter coming back, who’s really quick. We’re excited with what we have in those three guys.”

Taking over the quarterbacking duties is junior Peyton Reed who served as Mayfield’s backup last season. Ludwig has praised Reed’s ability to step in and execute the offense.

“Peyton is a very smart kid, he’s going to be efficient for us,” Ludwig said. “He doesn’t have as big of an arm as Austin, but he’s capable of throwing when we ask

“Those two guys (Loy and McCloud) are going to be big for us,” Ludwig said.

“We’re also expecting big things from Jake Cornell at defensive tackle. He played linebacker last year, but bulked up in the offseason. Aiden Watkins should also play a role for us at defensive end. We also return our top safety Peyton Adkins, who played really well for us last year.”

Ludwig also is hoping two additions to his coaching staff will help further improve the defense. In the offseason he brought in former East Liverpool and University of Akron standout linebacker Nate Boyd to coach the linebackers. Boyd served as a defensive assistant for last seasons Division VII state champion Warren JFK squad where his son, Evan, was a star running back.

Former Oak Glen head coach Ian Whittington will serve as the new defensive coordinator.

“Those two guys bring so much to the table for us,” Ludwig said. “The nice thing is they both have the same defensive philosophy that we’ve run so we didn’t have to change the terminology. They also free me up to just focus on coaching the defensive line instead of worrying about all three phases of the defense.”

Ludwig noted the Potters roster size of 58 players is easily the biggest of his four Morning Journal/Wayne Maris seasons at the helm. He said the program East Liverpool head coach Josh Ludwig and senior linebacker Michael Loy is starting to reap the rewards of the work are getting ready for the 2017 high school football season. put in during the past few years.

“It’s been a very disciplined offseason, him to. He should allow us to not be one- strides last season. The Potters will also the kids are working as hard as I’ve ever dimensional on offense. We’ll still have get a boost from the addition of senior seen them work,” Ludwig said. “The the ability to spread it out a little if we linebacker Blayke McCloud, who had 75 weight training that they’ve put in is startneed to.” tackles for Wellsville last season. Mc- ing to show.”

Senior linebacker Michael Loy (151 Cloud, who lives in East Liverpool, deThe Potters get rolling with three tackles, seven sacks) is back to help an- cided to transfer back to his home district straight home games against Edison, Indian Creek and Salem, something Ludwig chor a defense that made some positive this season. hopes propels them to a successful season.

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“We’re going back to the gound,” Ludwig said. “We’re going to go at people like the late ’90s when you got two big backs (Jalen Moman and Lane Kopras) and one lightning back (Derek Carter) with great vision.”

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pras (junior fullback).

Incoming offensive backs Derek Carter (sophomore running back), Michael Loy (senior quarterback).

Returning offensive ends Peyton Adkins (senior wide receiver/running back).

Incoming offensive ends Troy Croskey (junior wide receiver), Noah Whaton (junior wide receiver), Blayke McCloud (senior tight end), Aidan Watkins (junior tight end).

Returning offensive linemen Jake Cornell (senior guard), Jauguin Johnson (junior tackle), PJ Morris (junior tackle).

Incoming offensive linemen Kaz Zubay (sophomore center), Skylor Wooley (sophomore guard/tackle), Koby Plum (sophomore tackle), Caleb Learn (sophomore tckle), Ryan Fox (senior tackle), Matt Ketchum (senior guard).

Returning defensive linemen Jake Cornell (senior tackle), Jauqin Johnson (junior tackle), Jalen Moman (junior tackle).

Incoming defensive linemen Aidan Watkins (junior end), Kaz Zubay (sophomore tackle), Skylor Wooley (sophomore tackle), Koby Plum (sophomore end), Caleb Learn (sophomore tackle), Ryan Fox (senior tackle), Matt Ketchum (senior end), Justin Watkins (junior end).

Returning linebackers Michael Loy (senior outside), Lane Kopras (junior in-

1 Sobaan Razi ................WR/DB .......5-8.......140.......Jr. 2 Logan Torma................WR/DB .......5-11 .....150.......Sr. 3 Troy Croskey ...............WR/DB .......6-1.......170.......Jr. 4 Nick Woodyard ............WR/DB .......6-1.......160.......Soph.

5 Derek Carter ................RB/DB ........5-8.......145.......Soph.

6 Peyton Adkins..............WR/DB .......6-0.......165.......Sr. 7 Logan Bennett .............QB/DB........5-8.......140.......Soph.

8 Levi Turner...................RB/DB ........5-10.....155.......Jr. 9 Noah Hall.....................WR/DB .......6-1.......155.......Sr. 10 Michael Loy .................RB/DB ........5-11 .....160.......Sr. 11 Braidyn Wright .............WR/DB .......6-0.......140.......Fr. 12 Peyton Reed................QB/DB........5-10.....160.......Jr. 13 Blayke McCloud...........TE/LB .........6-1.......190.......Sr. 15 Howie Williams ............QB/DB........5-7.......115.......Fr. 16 Nikki Mapp...................WR/DB .......5-8.......130.......Fr. 17 Nate Davis ...................QB/DB........5-8.......135.......Fr. 18 Dawson Wiley..............RB/LB.........6-0.......135.......Soph.

19 Devon Keys .................RB/LB.........5-7.......140.......Fr. 20 Landon Bailey..............RB/DB ........5-7.......135.......Fr. 21 Zack Cameron .............WR/LB........5-9.......156.......Soph.

22 Jaymin Jackson ...........RB/LB.........6-0.......175.......Soph.

25 Lane Kopras ................RB/LB.........5-8.......205.......Jr. 26 Shaylon Brentley .........WR/DB .......5-9.......165.......Jr. 27 Cory Weyand ..............WR/LB........5-8.......155.......Jr. 30 Trevor Wern.................WR/DB .......5-8.......135.......Soph.

32 Jalen Moman ...............RB/DL ........6-2.......248.......Jr. 27 Kamren Klakos ............K.................5-9.......210.......Jr.

side).

Incoming linebackers Blayke McCloud (senior inside), Logan McKenzie (sophomore outside), Tyler Rawson (senior outside), Jaymin Jackson (sophomore inside).

Returning defensive backs Noah Wheaton (junior cornerback), Peyton Adkins (senior safety), Troy Croskey (junior cornerback).

Incoming defensive backs Nick Woodyard (sophomore safety), Logan Torma (senior cornerback) Sobaan Razi (junior cornerback), Cory Weyand (junior safety) 2016 Players honored Austin Mayfield (graduated), second-team Division IV All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Freddie Plum (graduated), special mention Division IV All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Michael Loy, special mention Division IV All-Ohio and honorable mention All-Area.

David Locke (graduated), honorable mention AllArea.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Austin Mayfield (graduated) 432 yards and nine touchdowns on 133 carries (3.2); Kyle Walker (graduated) 137 yards and one touchdown on 26 carries

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51 Kaz Zubay ...................OL/DL.........6-0.......220.......Soph.

52 P.J. Morris....................OL/DL.........5-8.......225.......Jr. 53 Caleb Learn .................OL/DL.........5-8.......220.......Soph.

54 Dalton Owens ..............OL/DL.........5-10.....195.......Fr. 56 Koby Plum ...................OL/DL.........6-3.......215.......Soph.

58 Justin Watkins .............OL/DL.........5-10.....165.......Jr. 59 Jake Cornell.................OL/DL.........5-11 .....235.......Sr. 64 Sklory Wooley..............OL/DL.........6-3.......235.......Soph.

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(5.3); Derek Carter, 109 yards and two touchdowns on five carries (21.8).

Passing — Austin Mayfield (graduated) completed 121 of 214 passes (57 percent) for a school-record 1,714 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Receiving — Zach Gill (graduated) 42 catches for 446 yards (10.6) and six touchdowns; Dakota Ice (graduated) 33 catches for 484 yards (14.7) and one touchdown; Peyton Adkins, 13 catches for 132 yards (10.2).

Scoring — Austin Mayfield (graduated) 54 points; Zach Gill (graduated) 36; Dylan Kidder (graduated) 27; Hayden Jackson (graduated) 18.

Tackles — Michael Loy, a school-record 151; Freddie Plum (graduated) 75.

2017 Outlook East Liverpool is looking for a spark after totaling 16 wins the last six seasons and one winning season in 12 years. The Potters are turning back the clock to do it.

“We’re going back to the gound,” Ludwig said.

“We’re going to go at people like the late ’90s when you got two big backs (Jalen Moman and Lane Kopras) and one lightning back (Derek Carter) with great vision.

We’re going to get first downs and control the clock.

We’re going to get out of the spread and do our best at game management to win ball games.”

East Liverpool — which has lost 12 of its last 14 road games — won’t have to worry about a road trip until Sept. 15. The Potters open the season by hosting Edison, Indian Creek and Salem.

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Members of the 2017 Minerva football team are (front, from left) Trey Carl, A.J. Vasilliu, Hunter Brewster, Connor Fritz, Travis Kuttler, Brock Croston, Jake Stewart, Shane Walters, Andrew Mayle; (second row, from left) Dominic Slentz, Rylee Walker, Bryson Becker, Hunter Worstall, Garrett Morgan, Alex Kimble, Isaiah Wright, Camdon Givens, Nolan Smith; (third row, from left) Sawyer Sparks, Tim Phillips, Brandon Carroll, Evan Hertel, Jason Williams, Zerick Banner, Hunter Cox, Steve Place, Koby Kinsey; (back, from left) coach Alex Albert, coach Matty Cvelbar, coach Skip Turkovich, coach Jason Lutz, coach Phillip Rittenhouse, coach Jim Rittenhouse, head coach Lance Willison, coach Kris Nign, coach Dale Soles, coach Bobby Carle and coach Brian Costea.

Minerva looks to break through 2017 SCHEDULE

All games start at 7 p.m., Aug. 25 at United Sept. 1 at Sandy Valley Sept. 8 Indian Valley Sept. 15 Canton South Sept. 22 at West Branch Sept. 29 Louisville Oct. 6 Marlington Oct. 13 at Salem Oct. 20 at Alliance Oct. 27 Carrollton

Classification Division IV, Region 13 2016 Record 0-10, including an 0-7 mark in the Northeastern Buckeye Conference. The Lions have lost 20 consecutive games overall, including 11 straight at home, 10 on the road and 14 in league play.

Head Coach Lance Willison enters his second season as head coach. He served the previ-

ous 16 years on the Minerva staff, mostly as a defensive assistant and defensive coordinator. He was inducted into the Minerva High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015 after recording a school-record 384 career tackles.

Assistant coaches Alex Albert, offensive coordinator Dale Soles, defensive coordinator Marty Cvelbar, linebackers Brian Costea, defensive line Jason Lutz, offensive line, run game

coordinator Skip Turkovich, wide receivers Joe Watts, offensive line Kris Nign, defensive backs Bob Carle, qualify control, equipment Derrick Haines, offensive assistant Jim Rittenhouse, junior varsity, freshmen Phillip Rittenhouse, junior varsity, freshmen Aaron JonHenry, eighth grade See MINERVA, Page 15B

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Zach Wade, eighth grade Jacob Eberling, eighth grade Scott Russell, seventh grade Rob Yeagley, seventh grade Returning lettermen Fourteen, including starters on eight offense and eighth starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Spread.

Offensive outlook “Offensively, we’re fortunate to have both of our QBs back in Brock Croston and Alex Kimble.

Both have improved immensely in the offseason,” Willison said.

“Brock threw for over 1,300 yards last seson, whch was good enough for the fifth-best passing seson in our school’s history.

Last year, we moved the ball well offensively, but struggled to score in the red zone. Our coaching staff knows that we struggled in that area and we have been working to make an improvement there.

“While Coy Mullins grated last season and that is a big loss to our team, we feel like Dom Slentz, Brandon Crroll and A.J. Vasillui can do an exceptional job at running back by committee. All five of the offensive lineman we will start this year started at some point last season.

At receiver, we return Connor Fritz, who had a phenomenal season as junior. He will play along two explosive players in Jason Williams and Rylee

Walker, who did not see much time last season due to injury.

Shane Walter and Evan Hertel will see productive time there as well.

“We feel this season we have upgraded the receiver position and feel very confident about this group. We lookto be effective in short-yardage situations, as well as find some players that can make big plays.”

Basic defensive formation 4-3.

Defensive outlook Minerva’s defense ranked last in the area last season, allowing an average of 42.1 points per game.

“Our defensive staff has worked hard this season to fit kids into positions on this side of the ball to make sure our best football plyers are on the field,” Willison said. “We feel like our kids understand our system much better this year and constantly preach to them about attitude and effort on this side of the ball. We are building the toughness in our players on defense and feel as if it will show this season. Our defense must eliminate big plays, and execute fundamentals.

“We have some talented kids playing and feel they have improved. Defense must communicate and come together as a unit.

“Dom Slentz will be the leder of the defense at mike linebaker,

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Minerva quarterback Brock Croston hands off to running back Dominice Slentz against Salem last season at Hines Stadium.

while we returen a very talented corner in Jason Williams. Connor Fritz and A.J. Vassillui have been working at defensive line in order to improve depth at that position. Defense is about playing together and playing hard; if we cn do that, this unit will be a tough one.”

Returning offensive backs Brock Croston (senior quarterback), Dominic Slentz (junior running back).

Incoming offensive backs A.J. Vasilliu (senior running back), Alex Kimble (junior quarterback).

Returning offensive ends Connor Fritz (senior wide receiver),

Incoming offensive ends Jason Williams (junior wide receiver), Rylee Walker (junior wide receiver), Shane Walters (senior wide receiver), Evan Hertel (junior wide receiver).

Returning offensive linemen Travis Kuttler (senior), Trey Carl (senior), Andrew Mayle (senior), Hunter Brewster (senior), Garrett Morgan (junior).

Incoming offensive linemen Isaiah Wright (junior).

Returning defensive linemen Travis Kuttler (senior), Hunter Brewster (senior), A.J. Vasilliu (senior), Connor Fritz (senior), Trey Carle (senior).

Incoming defensive linemen Andrew Mayle (senior).

Returning linebackers Dominic Slentz (junior).

Incoming linebackers Shane Walters (senior), Nolan Smith (junior), Hunter Worstall (junior).

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16B • MORNING JOURNAL • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2017 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017

MINERVA, Continued from Page 15B

Returning defensive backs Jason Williams (junior), Evan Hertel (junior).

Incoming defensive backs Rylee Walker (junior), Alex Kimble (junior).

2016 Players honored Coy Mullins (graduated), first-team All-NBC. Seth McGee (graduated), second-team AllNBC. Tony Berry (graduated), second-team All-NBC. Adam Gross (graduated), second-team AllNBC. Trey Carl, honorable mention All-NBC. Brock Croston, honorable mention All-NBC. Dominic Slentz, honorable mention All-NBC. 2016 Leaders Rushing — Dominic Slentz, 160 yards and one touchdown on 34 carries (4.7).

Passing — Brock Croston passed Receiving — Connor Friz, 39 catches for 552

yards (14.2).

Tackles — Dominic Slentz 58; Connor Fritz 46; AJ. Vassiliu 42.

Sacks — Hunter Brewster 3.

2017 Outlook Minerva is trying to get back on track after consecutive 0-10 seasons for the first time in school history.

The Lions previously had one total win in the 198182 seasons and 1954-55 seasons.

“The Minerva Lions have a strong football tradition,” Willison said. “We are constantly looking to improve and build on that position.

“This is my second season, and being in the same system on both offense and defense is going to help tremendously. We return a number of players on both sides of the ball and we are excited about the possibilities that could bring. We hve much more experience this year, but we need to remain healthy in order to build success.”

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off three straight losing seasons entering the final season of the Northeastern Buckeye Conference.

“Our coaching staff, players and everyone involved in our family has been working towards success,”

Willison said. “Everyone wants to bring the magic of Friday nights back to the school and Minerva community with success on game nights.”

“I really like our group of seniors,

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2 Sawyer Sparks ............WR/DB .......5-7.......150.......Soph.

3 Tim Phillips ..................WR/DL .......5-10.....190.......Soph.

5 Brock Croston..............QB/DB........6-2.......170.......Sr. 6 Alex Kimble..................QB/DB........6-0.......150.......Jr. 7 Connor Fritz.................WR/DL .......6-0.......175.......Sr. 8 Zerick Banner ..............K.................5-10.....165.......Jr. 9 Koby Kinsey.................WR/LB........5-7.......155.......Soph.

10 Huner Worstall.............WR/LB........5-11 .....175.......Jr. 12 Rylee Walker ...............WR/DB .......5-11 .....180.......Jr. 14 A.J. Vasilliu ..................RB/DE ........5-10.....205.......Sr. 16 Cam Givens.................WR/DB .......5-11 .....170.......Jr. 18 Brandon Carroll ...........RB/DB ........5-8.......170.......Jr. 19 Shane Walters .............WR/LB........5-10.....190.......Sr. 22 Cole Manley.................WR/LB........5-11 .....190.......Jr. 25 Nolan Smith .................WR/LB........5-10.....170.......Jr.

I have known them since the seventh grade — they are great kids and they have worked hard. This group deserves to win, but they must compete in order to do that.”

28 Evan Hertel..................WR/DB .......5-10.....165.......Jr. 33 Jason Williams.............WR/DB .......5-8.......165.......Jr. 34 Dominic Slentz.............RB/LB.........5-10.....205.......Jr. 47 Jacob Stewart..............P.................5-11 .....190.......Sr. 49 Steven Place ...............WR/DB .......5-8.......150.......Soph.

51 Hunter Brewster...........OL/DL.........5-10.....210.......Sr. 55 Andrew Mayle ..............OL/DL.........5-10.....210.......Sr. 56 Trey Carl ......................OL/DL.........5-9.......260.......Sr. 58 Isaiah Wright................OL/LB.........6-0.......225.......Jr. 72 Travis Kuttler................OL/DL.........6-3.......300.......Sr. 74 Hunter Cox ..................OL/DL.........6-5.......330.......Jr. 76 Garrett Morgan ............OL/DL.........6-5.......330.......Jr. 80 Bryson Becker .............WR/DB .......5-11 .....170.......Jr. 84 Steve White .................WR/DB .......5-7.......155.......Jr.

MORNING JOURNAL • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2017 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 • 17B

2016 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

WEEK 15 STATE FINALS At Ohio Stadium, Columbus DIVISION I Cincinnati St. Xavier 27, No. 4 Cleveland St. Ignatius 20, 2OT ——— DIVISION II No. 5 Cincinnati La Salle 14, No. 10 Massillon Perry 7 ——— DIVISION III No. 3 Akron Archbishop Hoban 30, No. 10 TrotwoodMadison 0 ——— DIVISION IV No. 8 Columbus Bishop Hartley 24, No. 5 Steubenville 21 ——— DIVISION V Canton Central Catholic 16, No. 2 Coldwater 13 ——— DIVISION VI No. 1 Maria Stein Marion Local 21, No. 2 Cuyahoga Heights 17 ——— DIVISION VII No. 4 Warren John F. Kennedy 24, Minster 6 ——— WEEK 14 STATE SEMIFINALS DIVISION I Cin. St. Xavier 29, Pickerington Cent. 27 Cle. St. Ignatius 24, Powell Olentangy Liberty 14 DIVISION II Cin. La Salle 35, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 0 Massillon Perry 14, Hudson 3 DIVISION III Akron Hoban 23, Columbus DeSales 14 Trotwood-Madison 36, Toledo Central Catholic 0 DIVISION IV Cols. Hartley 14, Kettering Alter 7 Steubenville 51, Perry 27 DIVISION V Canton Central Catholic 24, Milan Edison 14 Coldwater 33, Coshocton 14 DIVISION VI Cuyahoga Hts. 30, Newark Cath. 14 Maria Stein Marion Local 36, Hamler Patrick Henry 7 DIVISION VII Minster 27, McComb 23 Warren JFK 48, Canal Winchester Harvest Prep 7 ——— WEEK 13 REGIONAL FINALS DIVISION I Cin. St. Xavier 35, Cin. Sycamore 28, OT Cle. St. Ignatius 38, Lakewood St. Edward 31, OT Pickerington Cent. 17, Huber Hts. Wayne 14 Powell Olentangy Liberty 24, Lorain 20 DIVISION II Cin. La Salle 45, Miamisburg 14 Hudson 24, Warren Harding 21 Massillon Perry 17, New Albany 6 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 38, Olmsted Falls 31 DIVISION III Akron Hoban 34, New Philadelphia 3 Cols. DeSales 49, Cols. Hamilton Twp. 6 Tol. Cent. Cath. 19, Lexington 0 Trotwood-Madison 34, St. Marys Memorial 27

DIVISION IV Cols. Hartley 38, Ottawa-Glandorf 35 Kettering Alter 35, Cin. Wyoming 7 Perry 22, Chardon NDCL 9 Steubenville 29, Shelby 15 DIVISION V Can. Cent. Cath. 40, Garrettsville Garfield 13 Coldwater 35, Cin. Hills Christian Academy 21 Coshocton 30, Wheelersburg 20 Milan Edison 27, Creston Norwayne 20 DIVISION VI Cuyahoga Heights 17, Kirtland 0 Maria Stein Marion Local 26, Mechanicsburg 15 Newark Cath. 41, Beverly Ft. Frye 7 Hamler Patrick Henry 21, Ayersville 19 DIVISION VII Canal Winchester Harvest Prep 29, Waterford 15 McComb 35, Convoy Crestview 28, 2OT Minster 35, Ft. Recovery 33 Warren JFK 48, Norwalk St. Paul 13 ——— WEEK 12 REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS DIVISION I Cin. St. Xavier 29, Cin. Colerain 23 Cin. Sycamore 20, Mason 7 Cle. St. Ignatius 31, Solon 17 Huber Hts. Wayne 52, Dublin Coffman 10 Lakewood St. Edward 41, Stow-Munroe Falls 35 Lorain 30, Dublin Jerome 14 Pickerington Cent. 38, Pickerington N. 24 Powell Olentangy Liberty 45, Medina 27 DIVISION II Cin. La Salle 34, Cin. Turpin 3 Hudson 14, Aurora 7 Massillon Perry 66, Cols. Franklin Hts. 28 Miamisburg 28, Troy 21 New Albany 31, Dublin Scioto 7 Olmsted Falls 49, Westlake 21 Warren Harding 49, Chardon 31 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 14, Avon Lake 6 DIVISION III Akr. Hoban 21, St. Vincent-St. Mary 7 Cols. DeSales 38, Cols. Beechcroft 12 Cols. Hamilton Twp. 26, Cols. Bexley 20 Lexington 30, Sandusky 19 New Philadelphia 27, Akr. East 20 St. Marys Memorial 55, Franklin 31 Tol. Cent. Cath. 56, Hunting Valley University 13 Trotwood-Madison 47, New Richmond 10 DIVISION IV Chardon NDCL 17, Youngs. Mooney 12 Cin. Wyoming 29, Germantown Valley View 12 Cols. Hartley 44, Port Clinton 7 Kettering Alter 28, Clarksville Clinton-Massie 0 Ottawa-Glandorf 33, Lewistown Indian Lake 28 Perry 42, Peninsula Woodridge 41 Shelby 40, Philo 12 Steubenville 26, Johnstown-Monroe 8 DIVISION V Can. Cent. Cath. 30, Sullivan Black River 0 Cin. Hills Christian Academy 45, Milton-Union 28 Coldwater 27, Jamestown Greeneview 24 Coshocton 23, Sugarcreek Garaway 20 Creston Norwayne 28, Swanton 21 Garrettsville Garfield 33, Leavittsburg LaBrae 28 Milan Edison 28, Pemberville Eastwood 7 Wheelersburg 38, Nelsonville-York 6 DIVISION VI Canal Winchester Harvest Prep 44, Danville 21

Convoy Crestview 28, Arlington 7 Fort Recovery 42, Covington 14 McComb 42, Hicksville 0 Minster 41, McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 8 Norwalk St. Paul 24, Monroeville 0 Warren JFK 16, Mogadore 3 Waterford 22, Glouster Trimble 0 DIVISION VI Beverly Ft. Frye 40, Barnesville 19 Cuyahoga Hts. 34, Louisville Aquinas 0 Defiance Ayersville 30, Bucyrus Wynford 6 Hamler Patrick Henry 21, Liberty Center 3 Kirtland 35, New Middletown Springfield 13 Maria Stein Marion Local 22, St. Henry 0 Mechanicsburg 56, Delphos Jefferson 20 Newark Cath. 20, Cols. Ready 14, OT ——— WEEK 11 REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS DIVISION I Cle. St. Ignatius 35, Massillon Jackson 0 Cin. Colerain 35, Springboro 14 Cin. St. Xavier 35, Fairfield 14 Cin. Sycamore 42, Lebanon 20 Dublin Coffman 24, Hilliard Davidson 3 Dublin Jerome 42, Findlay 7 Huber Hts. Wayne 52, Lancaster 7 Lakewood St. Edward 42, Euclid 7 Lorain 34, Lewis Center Olentangy 14 Mason 21, Cin. Elder 20 Medina 38, Tol. Whitmer 31 Pickerington Cent. 35, Akr. Springfield 14 Pickerington N. 49, Hilliard Bradley 21 Powell Olentangy Liberty 24, Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 17 Solon 39, Can. Glenoak 10 Stow-Munroe Falls 35, Canton McKinley 10 DIVISION II Aurora 40, Barberton 13 Avon Lake 27, Avon 26 Chardon 56, Bedford 6 Cin. La Salle 23, Trenton Edgewood 21 Cin. Turpin 40, Harrison 14 Cols. Franklin Hts. 40, Pataskala Licking Hts. 32 Dublin Scioto 31, Massillon Washington 21 Hudson 29, Copley 25 Massillon Perry 21, Uniontown Lake 7 Miamisburg 28, Kings Mills Kings 24 New Albany 31, Cols. West 0 Olmsted Falls 31, Grafton Midview 28 Troy 41, Cin. Anderson 35 Warren Harding 56, Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 48 Westlake 48, Holland Springfield 41, OT Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 21, Cle. Glenville 7 DIVISION III Akr. East 50, Alliance Marlington 37 Akr. Hoban 37, Warren Howland 0 Cols. Bexley 31, Whitehall-Yearling 21 Cols. DeSales 55, Thornville Sheridan 13 Cols. Hamilton Twp. 19, Chillicothe 6 Hunting Valley University 49, Bowling Green 45 Lexington 29, Clyde 28, OT New Philadelphia 17, Medina Buckeye 4 New Richmond 35, Cin. Mt. Healthy 33 Sandusky 42, Ashland 7 St. Marys Memorial 42, Day. Belmont 8 St. Vincent-St. Mary 42, Dover 7 Tipp City Tippecanoe 40, Franklin 35 Tol. Cent. Cath. 41, Bay Village Bay 7 Trotwood-Madison 41, Wapakoneta 7

DIVISION IV Chardon NDCL 28, Mantua Crestwood 27 Cin. Wyoming 56, Chillicothe Unioto 0 Clarksville Clinton-Massie 26, Cin. Taft 12 Cols. Hartley 35, Plain City Jonathan Alder 21 Germantown Valley View 34, Waverly 0 Johnstown-Monroe 44, Cambridge 17 Kettering Alter 54, Cin. Indian Hill 28 Lewistown Indian Lake 34, Caledonia River Valley 7 Ottawa-Glandorf 49, Bellevue 34 Peninsula Woodridge 18, Struthers 6 Perry 49, Parma Hts. Holy Name 35 Philo 42, Heath 7 Port Clinton 41, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 28 Shelby 56, Bloom-Carroll 13 Steubenville 34, Wintersville Indian Creek 14 Youngs. Mooney 27, Hubbard 9 DIVISION V Can. Cent. Cath. 28, Akr. Manchester 7 Cin. Hills Christian Academy 42, Blanchester 0 Coldwater 47, Brookville 13 Coshocton 34, Ironton 11 Creston Norwayne 28, Genoa Area 6 Garrettsville Garfield 31, South Range 21 Jamestown Greeneview 21, Carlisle 20 Leavittsburg LaBrae 29, Wickliffe 26 Milan Edison 30, Gahanna Cols. Academy 14 Milton-Union 58, Cin. Aiken 21 Nelsonville-York 69, Chillicothe Zane Trace 22 Pemberville Eastwood 35, Marion Pleasant 28 Sugarcreek Garaway 47, Baltimore Liberty Union 14 Sullivan Black River 48, Orwell Grand Valley 24 Swanton 40, W. Salem NW 29 Wheelersburg 37, W. Lafayette Ridgewood 6 DIVISION VI Barnesville 41, Chesapeake 22 Beverly Ft. Frye 44, Centerburg 6 Bucyrus Wynford 22, Gibsonburg 6 Cols. Ready 28, Hannibal River 21 New Middletown Springfield 40, Columbia Station Columbia 39, OT Cuyahoga Hts. 24, Jeromesville Hillsdale 7 Defiance Ayersville 49, Attica Seneca E. 0 Delphos Jefferson 41, Cin. Summit Country Day 10 Hamler Patrick Henry 39, Defiance Tinora 0 Kirtland 21, Dalton 0 Liberty Center 28, N. Robinson Col. Crawford 20 Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas 21, Lisbon David Anderson 18 Maria Stein Marion Local 34, W. Liberty-Salem 7 Mechanicsburg 39, Casstown Miami E. 6 St. Henry 37, Spencerville 22 DIVISION VII Arlington 21, Lucas 19 Canal Winchester Harvest Prep 40, Shadyside 37 Convoy Crestview 54, Tiffin Calvert 20 Covington 49, Cin. Hillcrest 0 Danville 55, Portsmouth Sciotoville 27 Ft. Recovery 58, Ada 21 Glouster Trimble 21, Racine Southern 6 Hicksville 33, Leipsic 16 McComb 56, Lakeside Danbury 8 McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 27, Troy Christian 21 Minster 33, Sidney Lehman 15 Mogadore 55, N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 6 Monroeville 55, Windham 6 Norwalk St. Paul 56, E. Can. 20 Warren JFK 38, Toronto 0 Waterford 13, Zanesville Rosecrans 9

18B • MORNING JOURNAL • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2017 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017

All playoff games now on Fridays From Staff Reports

Associated Press

The Ohio high school football state championships are returning to Canton after being played the last three years at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The seven state finals will be held at the new Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (above), built on the site of the former Fawcett Stadium (shown at the right during a Malone University game in 2014). Stark County hosted the state finals for 24 years from 1990 to 2013.

Morning Journal/Ron Firth

CANTON — All Ohio high school football playoff games, except the state championships, will take place on Friday nights beginning this Fall.

The change was voted upon by the OHSAA Board of Directors on June 1 in Columbus. State championship games will still be divided over a three day period, with one game taking place on Thursday Nov. 1, three on Friday Dec. 1 and three on Saturday Dec. 2.

Those games will take place at newly-renoved Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.

The OHSAA has cited low attendance numbers for Saturday postseason games as a major contributing factor for the decision to make the change. It also became increasingly difficult to find sites to host games on Saturdays.

“For a few years now we have studied the possibility of moving all playoff games to Friday nights for the first four rounds,” OHSAA Assistant Commissioner Beau Rugg said. “Due to so many more college football games being played on Saturday nights, attendance at our Saturday playoff games has steadily declined, and more potential playoff sites have said they cannot host games on Saturdays.

“We now have enough playoff sites to handle all the games on one night, and the football coaches association was in support of this change, too, because teams will get to stay on their normal weekly schedule of playing on Friday night.”

MORNING JOURNAL • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2017 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 • 19B

Associated Press

The new Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton before hosting its first game, the Hall of Fame Game, on Aug. 3.

2017 STATE PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Morning Journal/Ron Firth

Work continued at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in February 2016.

FIRST ROUND Friday, November 3 7:30 p.m.

All Divisions ——— REGIONAL SEMIFINALS Friday, November 10 7:30 p.m.

All Divisions ——— REGIONAL FINALS Friday, November 17 7:30 p.m.

All Divisions ——— STATE SEMIFINALS Friday, November 24 7:30 p.m.

All Divisions

——— STATE FINALS At Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium Canton, Ohio (Game times to be announced morning after the state semifinals) Thursday, November 30 (Division I, II, V or VII) 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 1 (Division I, II, V or VII) 10 a.m., TBA 3 p.m., TBA 8 p.m., TBA Saturday, December 2 (Division III, IV and VI) 10 a.m., TBA 3 p.m. TBA 8 p.m., TBA

20B • MORNING JOURNAL • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2017 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017

2016 OHSAA FOOTBALL COMPUTER RATINGS

COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Associationʼs final computer ratings for the 2016 season. The top eight in each region qualify for the playoffs,: ——— DIVISON I Region 1 — 1. Solon (9-1-0) 34.3, 2. Lakewood St. Edward (7-2-0) 28.6305, 3. Stow-Munroe Falls (9-1-0) 28.25, 4. Cle. St. Ignatius (9-1-0) 27.1141, 5. Massillon Jackson (7-3-0) 26.3717, 6. Canton McKinley (64-0) 23.9, 7. Euclid (7-3-0) 22.9, 8. Canton GlenOak (6-4-0) 22.6, 9. Mentor (6-4-0) 21.25, 10. Cleveland Heights (6-4-0) 20.1667, 11. North Canton Hoover (5-5-0) 18.35, 12. Shaker Hts. (5-5-0) 11.4323.

Region 2 — 1. Powell Olentangy Liberty (10-0-0) 42.9464, 2. Dublin Jerome (9-1-0) 31.45, 3. Lorain (8-2-0) 25.5601, 4. Tol. Whitmer (8-2-0) 23.9, 5. Medina (8-2-0) 21.35, 6. Lewis Center Olentangy (7-3-0) 18.85, 7. Findlay (7-3-0) 18.8, 8. Lewis Center Olentangy Orange (6-4-0) 16.55, 9. Tol. Start (5-5-0) 12.0924, 10. Westerville Central (4-6-0) 11.4399, 11.

Newark (5-5-0) 10.5, 12. Elyria (3-7-0) 9.5.

Region 3 — 1. Huber Hts. Wayne (9-0-1) 34.5859, 2. Hilliard Bradley (9-1-0) 33.65, 3. Pickerington Central (9-1-0) 32.998, 4. Dublin Coffman (8-2-0) 30.1, 5. Hilliard Davidson (8-2-0) 26.25, 6. Springfield (7-3-0) 23.85, 7. Pickerington North (7-3-0) 21.7, 8. Lancaster (6-4-0) 21.2211, 9. Upper Arlington (8-2-0) 20.5, 10. Reynoldsburg (6-4-0) 16.6, 11.

Hilliard Darby (6-4-0) 15.3, 12. Gahanna Lincoln (5-5-0) 12.5314.

Region 4 — 1. Cin. Colerain (10-0-0) 40.15, 2. Lebanon (7-3-0) 23.85, 3. Mason (6-4-0) 22.6, 4. Fairfield (7-3-0) 21.8, 5. Cin. St. Xavier (5-5-0) 21.1798, 6. Cin. Elder (6-4-0) 21, 7. Cin. Sycamore (6-4-0) 20.85, 8.

Springboro (7-3-0) 20.75, 9. Clayton Northmont (4-6-0) 16, 10. Centerville (5-5-0) 14.45, 11. Liberty Twp. Lakota East (5-5-0) 13.9, 12. Hamilton (5-5-0) 13.5.

——— DIVISION II Region 5 — 1. Aurora (9-1-0) 31.3371, 2. Chardon (10-0-0) 30.1229, 3. Warren G. Harding (9-1-0) 27.1182, 4. Hudson (8-2-0) 27.05, 5. Copley (8-2-0) 26.7, 6. Brecksville-Broadview Hts. (8-2-0) 19.95, 7. Bedford (7-3-0) 19.5, 8. Barberton (8-2-0) 19.4, 9. Maple Hts. (6-4-0) 17.55, 10.

Akron Ellet (8-2-0) 16.3, 11. Willoughby South (5-5-0) 15.65, 12. Lyndhurst Brush (4-6-0) 13.

Region 6 — 1. Avon (10-0-0) 32.8, 2. Holland Springfield (10-0-0) 32.5, 3. Grafton Midview (9-1-0) 29.95, 4. Whitehouse Anthony Wayne (7-3-0) 21.2, 5. Cle. Glenville (7-3-0) 19.717, 6. Olmsted Falls (7-3-0) 18.5, 7. Westlake (7-3-0) 17.9, 8. Avon Lake (7-3-0) 17.35, 9. Tol. St. Johnʼs (6-4-0) 16.75, 10. Wadsworth (5-5-0) 13.65, 11. Perrysburg (6-40) 13.4, 12. Medina Highland (6-4-0) 12.9907.

Region 7 — 1. Massillon Perry (8-2-0) 29.4455, 2. Massillon Washington (8-2-0) 29.15, 3. New Albany (7-3-0) 25.45, 4. Cols. Franklin Hts. (9-1-0) 23, 5. Pataskala Licking Hts. (8-2-0) 21.4, 6. Cols. West (9-1-0) 20.3551, 7. Dublin Scioto (7-3-0) 19.1, 8. Uniontown Lake (6-4-0) 18.85, 9. Dresden Tri-Valley (9-1-0) 18.8, 10. Wooster (8-2-0) 17.25, 11. Worthington Kilbourne (5-5-0) 14.7167, 12. Mansfield Senior (6-4-0) 14.45.

Region 8 — 1. Troy (9-1-0) 32.25, 2. Cin. Turpin (10-0-0) 30.45, 3.

Cin. LaSalle (8-2-0) 29.3888, 4. Miamisburg (8-2-0) 25.65, 5. Kings Mills Kings (8-2-0) 23.75, 6. Trenton Edgewood (8-2-0) 22.05, 7. Harrison (64-0) 19.7, 8. Cin. Anderson (7-3-0) 17.6, 9. Cin. Princeton (6-4-0) 17.1, 10. Cin. Winton Woods (5-5-0) 15.35, 11. Vandalia Butler (5-5-0) 14.6, 12.

Lima Senior (6-4-0) 13.8.

——— DIVISION III Region 9 — 1. Alliance Marlington (10-0-0) 29.45, 2. Akron Archbishop Hoban (9-1-0) 26.0632, 3. Dover (7-3-0) 24.4581, 4. Medina Buckeye (9-1-0) 23.45, 5. New Philadelphia (8-2-0) 22.9379, 6. Akron St. VincentSt Mary (6-4-0) 19.6479, 7. Warren Howland (7-3-0) 19.5066, 8. Akron East (7-3-0) 18.9, 9. Louisville (7-3-0) 18.7, 10. Ravenna (7-3-0) 16.5, 11. Canfield (7-3-0) 15.65, 12. Chesterland West Geauga (6-4-0) 15.55.

Region 10 — 1. Tol. Central Cath. (10-0-0) 34.1833, 2. Sandusky (91-0) 24.5, 3. Clyde (8-2-0) 22.1, 4. Bowling Green (7-3-0) 20.9, 5. Hunting Valley University School (7-3-0) 20.2289, 6. Lexington (7-3-0) 17.95, 7. Ashland (7-3-0) 17.65, 8. Bay Village Bay (7-3-0) 16.6, 9. Tol. Wood-

ward (8-2-0) 15.5172, 10. Cle. John Hay (6-3-0) 15.46, 11. Norwalk (64-0) 14.2621, 12. Parma Padua Franciscan (5-5-0) 13.05.

Region 11 — 1. Cols. St. Francis DeSales (10-0-0) 32.3964, 2. Bexley (10-0-0) 26.1837, 3. Cols. Hamilton Township (8-2-0) 24.6051, 4.

Cols. Eastmoor Acad. (8-2-0) 23.45, 5. Cols. Beechcroft (9-1-0) 23.3663, 6. Chillicothe (8-2-0) 22.3, 7. Whitehall-Yearling (8-2-0) 19.6601, 8.

Thornville Sheridan (8-2-0) 18.9, 9. The Plains Athens (7-3-0) 14.95, 10.

Granville (5-5-0) 12.9, 11. Jackson (6-4-0) 12.6, 12. Marietta (5-5-0) 11.8708.

Region 12 — 1. Franklin (10-0-0) 31.15, 2. Wapakoneta (9-1-0) 24.5, 3. New Richmond (9-1-0) 24.35, 4. St. Marys Memorial (9-1-0) 23.65, 5.

Day. Belmont (7-2-0) 20.2965, 6. Cin. Mount Healthy (8-2-0) 19.398, 7.

Trotwood-Madison (8-2-0) 19.15, 8. Tipp City Tippecanoe (7-3-0) 19, 9.

Piqua (7-3-0) 18.55, 10. Norwood (8-2-0) 17.75, 11. Wilmington (7-3-0) 15.7, 12. Bellefontaine (6-4-0) 15.3.

——— DIVISION IV Region 13 — 1. Perry (10-0-0) 28.95, 2. Mantua Crestwood (9-1-0) 27.65, 3. Youngstown Cardinal Mooney (7-2-0) 26.4095, 4. Peninsula Woodridge (10-0-0) 26.35, 5. Struthers (9-1-0) 25.1566, 6. Hubbard (82-0) 20.6, 7. Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin (7-3-0) 20.2146, 8.

Parma Hts. Holy Name (6-4-0) 15.15, 9. Cortland Lakeview (6-4-0) 15.1, 10. Conneaut (6-4-0) 14.6316, 11. Pepper Pike Orange (6-4-0) 13.9076, 12. Oberlin Firelands (7-3-0) 13.8, 16. West Branch (5-5) 10.55.

Region 14 — 1. Port Clinton (9-1-0) 23.75, 2. Ottawa-Glandorf (9-10) 23.4224, 3. Lewistown Indian Lake (10-0-0) 22.7, 4. Plain City Jonathan Alder (9-1-0) 22.55, 5. Cols. Bishop Hartley (7-2-0) 18.8889, 6.

Caledonia River Valley (7-3-0) 18.15, 7. Bellevue (7-3-0) 17.05, 8. Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan (9-1-0) 15.45, 9. Sparta Highland (7-3-0) 15.15, 10. Oak Harbor (5-5-0) 13.3, 11. Napoleon (5-5-0) 12.75, 12. Springfield Shawnee (6-4-0) 11.85.

Region 15 — 1. Heath (10-0-0) 27.65, 2. Steubenville (9-1-0) 24.65, 3. Johnstown-Monroe (9-1-0) 23.75, 4. Shelby (9-1-0) 20.9, 5. Carroll Bloom-Carroll (7-3-0) 18.95, 6. Cambridge (7-3-0) 17.0333, 7. Wintersville Indian Creek (8-2-0) 15.9, 8. Duncan Falls Philo (8-2-0) 15.75, 9. Amanda-Clearcreek (6-4-0) 15.55, 10. Newark Licking Valley (4-6-0) 13.25, 11. Uhrichsville Claymont (6-4-0) 13.2051, 12. Gnadenhutten Indian Valley (5-5-0) 11.1, 15. Salem (5-5) 9.7, 20. Beaver Local (4-6) 4.5753, 21. East Liverpool (3-7) 4.55, 26. Minerva (0-10) 0.

Region 16 — 1. Cin. Wyoming (10-0-0) 28.05, 2. Clarksville ClintonMassie (9-1-0) 27.7, 3. Kettering Archbishop Alter (10-0-0) 23.8, 4. Waverly (9-1-0) 23.55, 5. Germantown Valley View (9-1-0) 23.35, 6. Cin. Indian Hill (9-1-0) 21.35, 7. Cin. Taft (8-2-0) 18.95, 8. Chillicothe Unioto (8-2-0) 15.8, 9. Day. Dunbar (7-3-0) 15.1765, 10. Cin. Mariemont (8-2-0) 14.25, 11. Middletown Bishop Fenwick (6-4-0) 13.65, 12. Day. Chaminade Julienne (6-4-0) 12.35.

——— DIVISION V Region 17 — 1. South Range (9-1-0) 24.65, 2. Orwell Grand Valley (9-1-0) 20.5187, 3. Canton Central Cath. (6-3-0) 19.5556, 4. Leavittsburg LaBrae (7-3-0) 16.95, 5. Wickliffe (8-2-0) 16.85, 6. Akron Manchester (7-3-0) 15.8, 7. Sullivan Black River (7-3-0) 15.7, 8. Garrettsville Garfield (7-3-0) 13.75, 9. Magnolia Sandy Valley (7-3-0) 13.55, 10. Gates Mills Gilmour Acad. (7-3-0) 12.647, 11. Youngstown Liberty (5-5-0) 12.45, 12. Cle. Villa Angela-St. Joseph (5-5-0) 11.646, 14. East Palestine (6-4) 10.3, 18. Crestview (3-7) 6.7.

Region 18 — 1. Creston Norwayne (9-1-0) 25.35, 2. Pemberville Eastwood (9-1-0) 24.15, 3. Milan Edison (9-1-0) 21.1, 4. West Salem Northwestern (8-2-0) 19.8, 5. Swanton (9-1-0) 17.8909, 6. Gahanna Cols. Acad. (8-2-0) 15.85, 7. Marion Pleasant (8-2-0) 15.6, 8. Genoa Area (7-3-0) 12.7449, 9. Elyria Cath. (6-4-0) 12.45, 9. Tontogany Otsego (7-30) 12.45, 11. Rossford (6-4-0) 12.3, 12. Findlay Liberty-Benton (6-4-0) 11.95.

Region 19 — 1. Wheelersburg (10-0-0) 26.55, 2. Sugarcreek Garaway (10-0-0) 24.7, 3. Coshocton (8-1-0) 20.8889, 4. Nelsonville-York (8-2-0) 20.6, 5. Chillicothe Zane Trace (8-2-0) 17.55, 6. Ironton (7-3-0) 17.1404, 7. Baltimore Liberty Union (7-3-0) 16.9848, 8. West Lafayette

Ridgewood (9-1-0) 16.3, 9. Cadiz Harrison Central (7-3-0) 14.9, 10. Belmont Union Local (7-3-0) 14.4616, 11. Piketon (7-3-0) 12.3, 12. Martins Ferry (6-4-0) 9.7541.

Region 20 — 1. Cin. Hills Christian Acad. (10-0-0) 28.2, 2. Coldwater (9-1-0) 24.9, 3. Carlisle (8-2-0) 17.75, 4. West Milton Milton-Union (7-30) 15.55, 5. Cin. Aiken (7-3-0) 14.2204, 6. Jamestown Greeneview (8-20) 12.65, 7. Brookville (5-5-0) 12.1, 8. Blanchester (7-3-0) 11.8, 9.

Richwood North Union (6-4-0) 10.55, 10. Bethel-Tate (5-5-0) 10.25, 11.

Cin. Madeira (5-5-0) 10.1, 12. Versailles (5-5-0) 9.85.

——— DIVISION VI Region 21 — 1. Cuyahoga Hts. (10-0-0) 24.2, 2. New Middletown Springfield (8-2-0) 21.45, 3. Kirtland (9-1-0) 20.35, 4. Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas (8-2-0) 18.7, 5. Lisbon David Anderson (9-1-0) 17.1, 6. Dalton (7-3-0) 16.4, 7. Columbia Station Columbia (8-2-0) 15.9, 8.

Jeromesville Hillsdale (7-3-0) 14.2, 9. Columbiana (7-3-0) 13.1, 10.

Berlin Center Western Reserve (7-3-0) 12.8551, 11. Brookfield (7-3-0) 12.3934, 12. McDonald (6-4-0) 10.6843, 16. Southern (4-6) 5.6424, 21.

United (2-8) 3.25.

Region 22 — 1. Hamler Patrick Henry (10-0-0) 23.4, 2. Bucyrus Wynford (10-0-0) 20.95, 3. Defiance Ayersville (10-0-0) 19.25, 4. Liberty Center (8-2-0) 19, 5. North Robinson Colonel Crawford (8-2-0) 14.7, 6. Attica Seneca East (8-2-0) 14.6657, 7. Gibsonburg (8-2-0) 11.9806, 8. Defiance Tinora (7-3-0) 11.75, 9. Van Buren (7-3-0) 10.7, 10. Carey (6-4-0) 10.4, 11. Montpelier (7-3-0) 10.3778, 12. Northwood (6-4-0) 9.6.

Region 23 — 1. Hannibal River (9-0-0) 19.8458, 2. Beverly Fort Frye (10-0-0) 17.6389, 3. Chesapeake (9-1-0) 17.3843, 4. Bellaire (6-4-0) 16.1658, 5. Newark Cath. (6-4-0) 15.85, 6. Barnesville (8-1-0) 15.465, 7.

Centerburg (8-2-0) 14.95, 8. Cols. Bishop Ready (7-3-0) 12.2337, 9.

Cardington-Lincoln (7-3-0) 12.05, 10. Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant (6-30) 11.5, 11. Chillicothe Southeastern (6-4-0) 9.3, 12. Grandview Hts. (64-0) 8.5091.

Region 24 — 1. Maria Stein Marion Local (9-1-0) 22.4, 2. Delphos Jefferson (9-1-0) 20.3, 3. Mechanicsburg (10-0-0) 20.05, 4. Spencerville (8-2-0) 14.4, 5. St. Henry (7-3-0) 13.35, 6. Casstown Miami East (7-3-0) 11.8, 7. Cin. Summit Country Day (7-3-0) 11.6974, 8. West Liberty-Salem (6-4-0) 10.6, 9. Tipp City Bethel (7-3-0) 9.9217, 10. Miamisburg Day. Christian (5-4-0) 9.2356, 11. Lewisburg Tri-County North (6-4-0) 9.1, 12.

Harrod Allen East (6-4-0) 9.05.

——— DIVISION VII Region 25 — 1. Norwalk St. Paul (10-0-0) 19.7611, 2. Mogadore (82-0) 19.7606, 3. Warren John F. Kennedy (9-1-0) 17.8806, 4. Monroeville (9-1-0) 15.3197, 5. Windham (7-3-0) 11.3379, 6. Toronto (8-2-0) 11.0428, 7. North Jackson Jackson-Milton (7-3-0) 10.9848, 8. East Canton (6-40) 10.05, 9. New Philadelphia Tuscarawas Central Cath. (5-5-0) 9.1212, 10. Newbury (6-4-0) 8.7, 11. Wellsville (5-5-0) 6.698, 12. Ashland Mapleton (5-5-0) 6.35, 14. Sebring (3-7) 5.1409, 25. Leetonia (1-9) 0.35.

Region 26 — 1. McComb (9-1-0) 20.25, 2. Arlington (7-3-0) 14.45, 3.

Tiffin Calvert (6-3-0) 13.2222, 4. Hicksville (7-3-0) 12.95, 5. Leipsic (7-30) 12.55, 6. Convoy Crestview (7-3-0) 12.3, 7. Lucas (7-3-0) 11.5389, 8.

Lakeside Danbury (7-3-0) 10.0247, 9. Edgerton (7-3-0) 9.1, 10. Delphos St. Johnʼs (5-5-0) 8.5, 11. Fremont St. Joseph Central Cath. (4-6-0) 6.7061, 12. North Baltimore (5-5-0) 5.

Region 27 — 1. Waterford (9-1-0) 16.4328, 2. Shadyside (8-2-0) 15.3605, 3. Portsmouth Sciotoville (10-0-0) 15.0621, 4. Glouster Trimble (8-2-0) 13.2535, 5. Racine Southern (8-2-0) 12.9515, 6. Danville (7-3-0) 12.448, 7. Canal Winchester Harvest Prep. (7-3-0) 10.7808, 8. Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans (7-3-0) 10.3174, 9. Portsmouth Notre Dame (7-3-0) 10.1253, 10. Lore City Buckeye Trail (6-4-0) 9.0827, 11. Corning Miller (73-0) 7.7628, 12. Lancaster Fairfield Christian Acad. (7-3-0) 7.348.

Region 28 — 1. Covington (10-0-0) 21.9, 2. Troy Christian (9-1-0) 17.4904, 3. Minster (6-4-0) 15.15, 4. Ada (7-3-0) 14.4, 5. Fort Recovery (6-4-0) 11.9, 6. Sidney Lehman Cath. (7-3-0) 11.6, 7. McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley (7-3-0) 10.95, 8. Cin. Hillcrest (8-2-0) 10.449, 9. DeGraff Riverside (7-3-0) 8.9, 10. Cin. Miami Valley Christian Acad. (6-3-0) 8.0657, 11. Fort Loramie (5-5-0) 7.5, 12. Lockland (4-5-0) 7.3563.

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United’s Cade Wood runs against Lisbon’s Dougie Minor last season.

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WOOD, Continued from Page 4B

baseball, but I keep trying to talk him into running track,” Tom said. “I think he could give Chad a run for his money in the 100-meter dash.”

The fathers say there is nothing like watching their sons on Friday nights.

“I loved it,” Tom said. “I’ll never forget I was announcing at the time and Dick Saunders was the scorekeeper. One of the first times he saw Chad run against Minerva he went through that hole so fast it was unbelievable. Dick said, ‘Oh my gosh. Did you see that?’ Cade reminds me so much of Chad when he’s running.”

“I love it,” Chad said. “I would rather watch him than play.”

Chad says he now understands how his father felt watching him play in high school.

“I had no understanding of it,” Chad said. “Hopefully Cade has the same feeling some day. I love watching him.”

All three generations say there’s nothing like playing football for United.

“It’s special. There’s a lot of pride here,” Cade said. “The community is always here supporting us. Every Friday night it’s packed here.”

“The community is awesome here,” Chad said. “We haven’t had very good seasons the last couple of years, but people still show up for the games. They love their football.”

“I love United football,” Tom said. “I always have.”

Even with all the on-the-field success for the family, there are more important things, though.

“Cade is a good kid,” Tom said. “Chad is fantanstic. That’s what I’m more proud of than anything with both of them. The biggest thing for me is how they are as people.”

Eagle notes

¯ The secret of success on the field for the Wood family ...

“We have our three rules,” Cade said.

“Don’t let one man bring you down, no fumbles and deliver the hit, don’t take the hit.” ¯ Tom, now 67 years old, marvels at how the game has changed.

“Back when we played, they didn’t want us to lift weights,” Tom said. “It was like, ‘That will slow you down. You don’t need to do that.’ Nowadays, that’s all they do. ¯ What about a fourth generation leading United in rushing?

“I haven’t thought about that yet,” Cade said. “Maybe some day that would be pretty cool.”

The others admitted it has crossed their minds.

“Lets get through college and we’ll talk about that,” Chad said.

“Lets wait a while, but I hope so,” Tom said. “I hope I see it.”

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United running back Cade Wood follows lineman Andrew Dulak (54).

OAK GLEN GOLDEN BEARS

22B • MORNING JOURNAL • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2017 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017

Morning Journal/Chris Rambo

Members of the 2017 Oak Glen football team are (front from left) Brayden Mineard, Hunter Patterson, Chase Smith, Gage Patterson, Hunter Skeeles, Evan Geisse, Jaden Glenn, Jacob Jones; (second row, from left) Mac Enriquez, Jackson Chaney, Collin Williams, Michael Lemley, Nick Chaney, Camron Reed, Zach Taylor; (third row, from left) Blake Almo, Preston Brown, Danny Bealles, Ethan Hooker, Ethan Hurl, Matthew Mallick, Connor Adams, Mathias Cook; (fourth row, from left) Kellen Tropeck, Ethan Hurl, Chantz Dapudja, Cam Oulds, Noah Toomey, Logan Meadows, Chantz Dopudja, Ty Biela; (fifth row, from left) Cole English, Tony Minnis, William Minnis, Gus Weekley, Jeremy Taylor, Ethan Travis; (back, from left) trainer Hannah Jacobs, trainer Alyssa Creese, coach Ted Arneault Sr., coach Ethan Delekta, coach Scott Pryor, head coach Ted Arneault Jr., coach Brian Cunningham, coach Justin Lipps, coach John Leary, coach Pat Chaney and Max Van Fossan.

Golden Bears learning on the run Classification West Virginia Class AA 2016 Record 2-8. The Bears were 0-5 at home.

Head Coach Ted Arneault Jr. enters his second season as head coach. Arneault has 11 total

2017 SCHEDULE

All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted Aug. 25 Weir Sept. 2 at Steubenville Central Sept. 8 Buckeye Sept. 23 Vincent Warren Sept. 29 Edison Oct. 6 at East Liverpool, 7:30 Oct. 13 at Harrison Central Oct. 20 East Fairmont Oct. 27 at Beaver Local Nov. 3 at Wheeling Central

seasons of coaching experience, including stops at Brooke, Weirton Madonna and Weir high schools.

Assistant coaches Jon Leary, defensive coordinator.

Brian Cunningham, offensive line, defensive line.

Ted Arneault Sr., special teams.

Pat Chaney, tight ends, linebackers.

Ethan Delekta, running backs, inside linebackers.

Scott Pryor, offensive line, inside linebackers.

Justin Lipps, wide receivers, defensive backs.

Jason Wiley, middle school head coach.

T.J. Osbon, middle school assistant.

Chris Skeeles, middle school assistant.

Returning lettermen Thirteen, including four starters on offense and three on defense.

Basic offensive formation Texas Slot T. Offensive outlook The Golden Bears return some key linemen, but must replace the entire offensive backfield. Junior tight end Ethan Travis (6-foot-5, 230 pounds) provides a big presence as the only returning skill player.

“Ethan will factor a lot in both the run and pass game,” Arneault said. “We anticipate that the other skill position players as the year goes on and they gain Friday night experience.”

Basic defensive formation 4-2-5.

Defensive outlook The Golden Bears, which averaged 8.9 points a game last season, must replace almost their entire defensive backfield.

Key returnees include Jaden Glenn at out-

side linebacker, Tony Minnis at defensive tackle and Mathias Cook at defensive end.

“We have a talented young group on defense that will need to earn experience as the year goes on,” Arneault said.

Returning offensive backs None.

Incoming offensive backs Collin Williams (senior fullback), Jaden Glenn (senior halfback), Blake Almo (junior fullback/halfback), Nick Chaney (freshman quarterback), Hunter Skeeles (junior quarterback), Michael Lemley (sophomore wingback), Gage Patterson (freshman wingback).

Returning offensive ends Ethan Travis (junior tight end).

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Oak Glen Golden Bears

1 Brayden Mineard .........G/DE ..........5-7.......215.......Fr. 2 Hunter Patterson .........WB/S..........5-7.......130.......Fr. 3 Chase Smith ................HB/FS ........5-8.......150.......Fr. 5 Gage Patterson ...........WB/FS........5-8.......125.......Fr. 6 Hunter Skeeles ............QB/S ..........5-10.....170.......Jr. 7 EvanGeisse .................HB/FS ........5-9.......135.......Fr. 9 Jaden Glenn ................HB/LB.........6-0.......150.......Sr. 10 Jacob Jones ................WR/CB .......5-7.......135.......Soph.

11 Mac Enriquez...............WR/LB........5-7.......135.......Sr. 12 Jackson Chaney ..........WR/LB........5-8.......140.......Jr. 13 Collin Williams .............FB/DE ........5-11 .....215.......Sr. 15 Michael Lemley............WR/FS .......5-9.......135.......Soph.

18 Nick Chaney ................QB/DE........6-0.......215.......Fr. 20 Paxton Shuman ...........FB/LB .........5-8.......195.......Fr. 21 Camron Reed .............. WR/LB.......5-7.......140.......Fr. 24 Zach Taylor ..................WR/CB .......6-2.......165.......Soph.

27 Blake Almo...................HB/LB.........5-11 .....150.......Jr. 34 Connor Adams.............G/LB...........6-0.......200.......Soph.

35 Preston Brwon .............FB/LB .........5-9.......180.......Soph.

36 William Straight............HB ..............5-11 .....185.......Sr. 50 Danny Bealles .............C/LB ...........5-11 .....155.......Fr. 51 Ethan Hooker...............T/DE...........5-9.......185.......Fr. 52 Ethan Hurl....................C/LB ...........5-5.......155.......Fr. 53 Matthew Mallick ...........G/DE ..........5-7.......215.......Fr. 55 Mathias Cook...............T/DT ...........5-11 .....265.......Sr. 56 Kellen Tropeck.............G/LB...........6-0.......230.......Jr. 58 Chantz Dopudja...........T/DT ...........5-8.......240.......Fr. 60 Cam Oulds...................G/DE ..........5-11 .....200.......Jr. 62 Noah Toomey ..............T/DT ...........6-0.......220.......Sr. 64 Logan Meadows ..........T/DT ...........6-0.......280.......Jr. 66 Ty Biela........................T/DT ...........5-10.....230.......Sr. 67 Kyler OʼConnor ............G/DE ..........5-11 .....175.......Fr. 70 Cole English ................T/DT ...........6-3.......330.......Jr. 77 Tony Minnis..................T/DT ...........5-10.....282.......Sr. 78 William Minnis..............T/DT ...........5-10.....284.......Fr. 80 Jeremy Taylor ..............TE/DE ........6-1.......180.......Fr. 81 Gus Weekley ...............TE/LB .........5-9.......210.......Sr. 83 Ethan Travis.................TE/DE ........6-5.......220.......Jr.

“The team will rely on the experience of the offensive and defensive lines as the skill position players become comfortable in their new roles.”

TED ARNEAULT JR., OAK GLEN HEAD COACH

BEARS, Continued from Page 22B

Incoming offensive ends Zach Taylor (sophomore wide receiver), Mac Enriquez (senior wide receiver).

Returning offensive linemen Ty Biela (senior tackle), Mathias Cook (senior center), Cameron Oulds (junior guard).

Incoming offensive linemen Tony Minnis (senior tackle), Kellen Tropeck (junior guard), Logan Meadows (junior tackle).

Returning defensive linemen Tony Minnis (senior tackle), Mathias Cook (senior tackle).

Incoming defensive linemen Cameron Oulds (junior end), Logan Meadows (junior tackle), Collin Williams (senior end).

Returning linebackers Jaden Glenn (senior outside).

Incoming linebackers Kellen Tropeck (junior inside), Gus Weekley (senior inside), Blake Almo (junior outside).

None.

Returning defensive backs

Incoming defensive backs Michael Lemley (sophomore free safety), Zach Taylor (sophomore cornerback), Mac Enriquez (senior cornerback), Brayden Mineard (freshman cornerback),

Gage Patterson (freshman free safety) 2016 Players honored Stevie Cool (graduated), special mention Class AA All-West Virginia and first-team All-OVAC. Lance Collins (graduated), honorable mention Class AA All-West Virginia.

Logan Kranis (graduated), first-team All-OVAC. 2016 Leaders Rushing — Dakota Price (graduated).

Passing — Lance Collins (graduated).

Receiving — Chase Crago (graduated).

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2017 Outlook Senior center Mathias Cook will led the Oak Glen The Bears will have to learn as they go as they return offense this season. four starters on offense and three starters on defense.

“We will have a young but scrappy team that will be comfortable in their new roles. I look for us to become inexperienced and young in key areas,” Arneault said. more comfortable and fluid in our schemes as the year “The team will rely on the experience of the offensive goes on.”

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Members of the 2017 Salem football team are (front, from left) Cade Campolito, Josh Young, Jake Maenz, Eli Rothwell, Chase Ackerman, Cooper Stockman, Tyson Swiger, Josh Lehwald, Luke Weingart; (second row, from left) Turner Johnson, Zach Bezon, Mitch Davidson, Seth Little, Zach Murray, Bradlee Kitts, Zarek Ross, Adam Magnuson, Jason Shultz, Joey Watson; (third row, from left) Niko Walter, Jake Thomas, Seth Ameduri, Logan Stecker, Jack Madison, Jake Graffius, Brock Baddeley, Robbie Sarginger, Cody McElfresh; (fourth row, from left) Matt Chaffin, Billy Robinson, Josh Davis, Emily Foor, Carson Wynyard, Mike Brant, Trey Solmen, Isaac Turnbull, Trevor Smith, Gabe Hare; (back, from left) manager Ross Davison, manager Donnie Oesch, manager Caden Swiger, Matt Castles, Jesus Juan, Jordan Lyons, Jake Narvet, Logan Wolfe, Braydon Gibson, manager Jackson Johnson and manager Brock Young.

Quakers are on the fast track Classification Division IV, Region 13 2016 Record 5-5, including a 3-4 mark in the Northeastern Buckeye Conference. The Quakers went 0-3 against teams with winning records.

Head Coach Ron Johnson enters his sixth season as

head coach with a record of 21-31. He was head coach at Canton McKinley the previous four seasons, going 31-16 and making the playoffs all four years. He also was head coach at Yellow Springs (13-17), Westlake (16-24) and Middletown (13-17). From 1991-2000, he was a runnings back coach and assistant head coach at Miami (Ohio) University. He has a career head coaching record of 94-105.

Assistant coaches Adam Doud, defensive coordinator Jason Swiger, offensive line Chris Moore, offensive line Austin Noel, running backs, wide receivers Derek Frederick, defensive line Jason Lude, linebackers Donnie Short, defensive backs

Returning lettermen Twenty-four, including seven starters on offense and seven starters on defense.

Basic offensive formation Spread.

Offensive outlook The Quakers are looking to get contriSee QUAKERS, Page 25B

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QUAKERS, Continued from Page 24B

butions across the board on offense, which is led by record-setting quarterback Mitch Davidson.

“We have a lot of playmakers and want to spread the ball around,” Johnson said.

“We leaned on a couple of guys in the past with Cooper Bezeredi and Jake Humeniuk. Now that we don’t have that one or two guys, we may be able to get people involved.”

The biggest concern for the Quaker is they have limited experience at running back.

3-5.

Basic defensive formation

Defensive outlook The Quakers are looking for improvement after giving up more than 30 points in five games last season.

“We’re a fast defense with all the track kids on it,” Johnson said. “We could be a 1-1-9 defense. We just wanted to get our fastest and most aggressive kids on the field. I think we have.”

Returning offensive backs Mitch Davidson (senior quarterback).

Incoming offensive backs Eli Rothwell (senior running back), Brock Baddeley (junior running back), Josh Young (junior quarterback).

Returning offensive ends Chase Ackerman (senior wide receiver), Zach Bezon (senior wide re-

ceiver), Turner Johnson (junior wide receiver).

Incoming offensive ends Josh Lehwald (junior wide receiver), Luke Weingart (junior wide receiver) Returning offensive linemen Matt Castles (junior guard), Jordan Lyons (junior tackle), Robbie Sarginger (junior center).

Incoming offensive linemen Mike Brant (senior tackle), Trevor Smith (senior tackle), Jake Narvet (junior guard).

Returning defensive linemen None.

Incoming defensive linemen Jake Thomas (senior end), Mike Brant (senior end), Jack Madison (juior nose guards), Jake Graffius (junior nose guard), Josh Davis (senior noseguard/end).

Salem junior receiver Turner Johnson

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Returning linebackers Robbie Sarginger (junior middle), Jake Maenz (senior inside), Chase Ackerman (senior outside), Turner Johnson (junior outside).

Incoming linebackers Cooper Stockman (junior inside), Adam Mangnuson (junior inside).

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By CHRIS RAMBO Staff Writer

SALEM — Salem head coach Ron Johnson has coached a lot of fast teams during a career that has included stops at Middletown and Canton McKinley, but he believes this years edition of the Salem Quakers ranks right up there with any of them.

“This isn’t just one of my fastest teams at Salem, it’s one of the fastest teams I’ve coached period. That includes McKinley and Middletown,” Johnson said.

The Quakers are banking on that speed playing a major role as they try to navigate another tough year in the Northeastern Buckeye Conference and return to the playoffs after missing out last year with a 5-5 record.

Johnson cited the Quakers defensive team speed specifically as being one of the teams biggest strengths. Salem returns linebackers Robbie Sarginger (121 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks), Jake Maenz (66 tackles, two interceptions), Chase Ackerman (four interceptions) and Turner Johnson as well as defensive back Zach Bezon (57 tackles).

“We’re tremendously fast across the board defensively,” Johnson said. “Even on the defensive line, we have guys who can really run.”

There is also reason for optimism on the offense.

The Quakers lose their two best playmakers in school record-setting receiver

Jake Humeniuk and leading rusher Cooper Bezeredi, but quarterback Mitch Davidson (who threw for a school-record 2,521 yards and 21 touchdowns) returns with another year of growth and experience under his belt.

“Mitch has grown to 6-4, 200 pounds and the game has really slowed down for him compared to this point last year,” Johnson said. “He’s been exposed to everything now and enters this year with a lot of confidence.”

Up front on the offensive line, the Quakers will lean on three returning starters to lead the way. Sarginger is back at center, with Matt Castles and Jordan Lyons back at guard and tackle respectively.

“Those three guys are going to have the opportunity to step up and be leaders for us this season,” Johnson said.

This season marks the final season of the Northeastern Buckeye Conference, with seven schools minus Louisville breaking away to form the Eastern Buckeye Conference next season.

Johnson said any team hoping to with the title will have to go through the Leopards, as has usually been the case.

“Louisville is still the one everyone is trying to knock off, they should be considered the favorite,” Johnson said. “Alliance should also be very talented. I expect our team to show up every week and compete hard. We had a great offseason and I expect our hard work to continue as we get ready for the season.”

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Returning defensive backs Zach Bezon (senior).

Incoming defensive backs Eli Rothwell (senior), Brock Baddeley (junior), Josh Lehwald (junior), Luke Weingart (junior), Nico Walter (sophomore), Cade Campolito (sophomore).

2016 Players honored Jake Humeniuk (graduated), third-team Division IV All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Cooper Bezeredi (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Ethan Bailey (graduated), first-team All-Area.

Mitch Davidson, honorable mention All-Area.

Andrew Irwin (graduated), honorable mention AllArea.

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2016 Leaders Rushing — Cooper Bezeredi (graduated) 859 yards and 12 touchdowns on 157 carries (5.5); Turner Johnson, 397 yards and one touchdown on 52 carries (7.6).

Passing — Mitch Davidson completed 182 of 303 passes for a school-record 2,521 yards and 21 touchdowns; Turner Johnson completed three of five passes for 82 yards and one touchdown.

Receiving — Jake Humeniuk (graduated) 77 catches for 1,122 yards (14.6) and 12 touchdowns (all school records); Cooper Bezeredi (graduated) 34 catches for 356 yards (10.5) and one touchdown; Zach Bezon, 28 catches for 456 yards (16.3) and three touchdowns; Chase Ackerman, 24 catches for 379 yards (15.8) and three touchdowns; Turner Johnson, 22 catches for 290 yards (13.2) and three touchdowns.

Scoring — Cooper Bezeredi (graduated) 90 points; Jake Humeniuk (graduated) 74; Braydon Gibson, 37.

Tackles — Ethan Bailey (graduated) 108; Cooper Bezeredi (graduated) 91.

32 Joseph Sudia...............RB/DB ........5-8.......125.......Soph.

36 Logan Stecker .............RB/LB.........5-8.......150.......Soph.

40 Jack Madison...............FB/DL.........5-9.......1632.....Jr. 41 Jake Graffius ...............FB/DL.........5-8.......233.......Jr. 44 Brock Baddeley ...........RB/DB ........5-8.......147.......Jr. 51 Robbie Sarginger.........OL/LB.........5-11 .....220.......Jr. 53 Cody McElfresh ...........OL/DL.........5-10.....219.......Soph.

54 Matt Chaffin .................OL/DL.........5-7.......200.......Soph.

55 Billy Robinson..............OL/LB.........5-5.......151.......Sr. 58 Josh Davis ...................OL/DL.........6-2.......196.......Sr. 61 Emily Foor ...................OL/DL.........5-9.......235.......Jr. 62 Carson Wynyard..........OL/DL.........6-1.......222.......Soph.

63 Mike Brant ...................OL/DL.........6-1.......223.......Sr. 64 Trey Solmen ................OL/DL.........5-11 .....216.......Soph.

66 Isaac Turnbull ..............OL/DL.........5-11 .....211.......Soph.

71 Trevor Smith ................OL/DL.........5-10.....233.......Sr. 72 Gabe Hare ...................OL/DL.........5-11 .....229.......Soph.

73 Matt Castles.................OL/DL.........6-0.......283.......Jr. 75 Jesus Juan ..................OL/DL.........5-9.......232.......Soph.

76 Jordan Lyons ...............OL/DL.........6-0.......280.......Jr. 79 Jake Narvet .................OL/DL.........5-9.......208.......Jr. 83 Logan Wolfe ................WR/LB........6-0.......155.......Jr. 89 Braydon Gibson...........K.................5-10.....160.......Sr.

Sacks — Ethan Bailey (graduated) 13.

2017 Outlook Salem’s 15 wins the last two seasons are the secondmost in consecutive seasons since 1960 and the Quakers return seven starters on each side of the ball.

“We have very high expectations,” Johnson said. “The kids have set very high expectations for themselves.

We’re really excited. We’ve had a great winter season and in the weight room. We carried it right into the spring season and our summer season.”

The Quakers open against East Palestine and United, two of the most experienced teams in the new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference.

Salem boasts outstanding team speed and will need it in the last year of the Northeastern Buckeye Conference.

“Louisville is still going to be the favorite until someone can beat them,” Johnson said. “I think Alliance will be strong.”

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Members of the 2017 West Branch football team are (front, from left) Austin Everett, Caden Aquino, Ben Castelluci, Kyle Linhart, Kyler Strotz, T.J. Deshields, Cole Pittman, Isiah Givins, Ryan Timpe, Brandon Zuchowski; (second row, from left) Joe Love, Vince McGreal, Hunter Keefe, Peyton Derry, Jacob Lyons, Clayton Adams, Cole Bates, Sam Bryan, Jonny Ross, Mitch Sharp; (third row, from left) Gavin Alpago, Connor Wilson, Sam Ritchie, Brock Wilke, Nate Crick, Jesse Rastetter, Cody Leyman, Luke Flickenger, Wayne Zurbugg, Collin Lawniczak; (fourth row, from left) Josh Rinehart, Peyton Gott, Max Craig, Cody Graham, Thomas Caserta, Logan Caserta, Beau Greschaw, Braden Mazzei, Curtis Flickinger, Hunter Sayer-Makcen; (fifth row, from left) Matthew Coblentz, Reece Berger, Jacob Hurst, Justin Goode, Blayne Flickinger, Andrew Cranston, Jared Butler, David Crewson, Brock Butcher, Gage Buckley; (back row, from left) coach Shawn Alazaus, coach Ken Harris, coach Brenden Wells, head coach D.J. Dota, coach Chris Tucker, coach Mike Sigler, coach Carl Davanzo and coach Tyler Kennedy.

West Branch playing keep away 2017 SCHEDULE

All games start at 7 p.m., Aug. 25 at Crestview Sept. 1 Beaver Local Sept. 8 at Ravenna Southeast Sept. 15 at Alliance Sept. 22 Minerva Sept. 29 Carrollton Oct. 6 at Canton South Oct. 13 Louisville Oct. 20 Marlington Oct. 28 at Salem

Classification Division III, Region 9 2016 Record 5-5, including a 4-3 mark in the Northeastern Buckeye Conference. The Warriors five wins came against teams that went a combined 16-34 (.320), while the five losses were against teams that went 37-15 (.712).

Head Coach D.J. Dota enters his seventh season as

head coach with a record of 29-31. He was head coach at Warren Harding the previous four seasons with a record of 23-17-1 and a Division I playoff appearance in 2010. He was a defensive coordinator for four years and at Struthers for two years.

Assistant coaches Mike Sigler, offensive coordinator, quarterbacks Chris Tucker, wide receivers, defensive backs

Brenden Wells, wide receiers, defensive line Kenny Harris, offensive line, defensive line Shawn Alazaus, running backs, linebackers Carl Davanzo, running backs, linebackers Frank Edie, freshmen Corey Snyder, freshmen See WEST BRANCH, Page 31B

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WEST BRANCH, Continued from Page 30B

Returning lettermen Twenty-one, including five starters on offense and five starters on defense.

Multiple.

Basic offensive formation

Offensive outlook The Warriors return quarterback T.J. DeShields, who threw for 2,063 yards and 17 touchdowns last season.

He will miss a veteran offensive line in front of him, including second-team All-Ohioan Ian Sharp who graduated.

Basic defensive formation Multiple 4-3.

Defensive outlook Linebacker Cole Pittman anchors the defense after leading the Warriors in tackles the last two season, totaling 157 last year and 111 the year before.

Returning offensive backs T.J. DeShields (senior quarterback), Ryan Timpe (senior running back).

Incoming offensive backs Cole Pittman (senior running back).

Returning offensive ends Kyle Linhart (senior wide receiver), Cole Bates (junior wide receiver).

Incoming offensive ends Jesse Rastetter (junior running back), Thomas Castera (junior running back).

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West Branch senior linebacker Cole Pittman, the team’s leading tackler the last two seasons, and senior quarterback T.J. DeShields, who threw for 2,063 yards and 17 touchdowns last year, are back to lead the Warriors into the 2017 season.

Returning offensive linemen Jacob Lyons (junior), Collin Lawniczak (junior), Max Craig (sophomore).

Incoming offensive linemen Kyler Strotz (senior), Sam Bryan (junior), Clayton Adams (junior), Austin Everett (sophomore).

Returning defensive linemen Jacob Lyons (junior), Ryan Timpe (senior), Ben Castelucci (senior).

Incoming defensive linemen Max Craig (sophomore), Austin Everett (junior), Gavein Alpago (junior).

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2 Jesse Rastetter............WR/DB .......5-10.....160.......Jr. 3 Kyle Linhart..................WR/DB .......6-0.......170.......Sr. 4 Mitchell Sharp..............RB/DL ........6-1.......200.......Jr. 5 Nate Crick....................WR/DB .......5-11 .....155.......Jr. 6 Ryan Timpe .................RB/DL ........5-10.....195.......Sr. 7 Blayne Flickinger .........RB/DB ........5-10.....136.......Soph.

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21 Brandon Zuchowski .....WR/DL .......6-4.......195.......Jr. 22 Justin Goode ...............QB/RB........5-9.......130.......Soph.

23 Jonny Ross..................P.................5-10.....150.......Jr. 24 Brock Wilke..................RB/LB.........5-9.......145.......Jr. 26 Matthew Coblentz........WR/DB .......5-7.......140.......Soph.

28 Josh Rinehart ..............RB/LB.........6-0.......160.......Soph.

29 Luke Woolf...................RB/DL ........6-0.......200.......Sr. 30 Cole Pittman ................RB/LB.........5-11 .....198.......Sr. 32 Thomas Caserta ..........RB/DB ........5-8.......140.......Jr. 33 Brock Butcher ..............WR/DB .......5-7.......140.......Soph.

34 Hunter Keefe ...............RB/LB.........5-11 .....182.......Jr.

37 Andrew Cranston .........WR/LB........6-0.......155.......Soph.

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71 Clayton Adams ............OL/DL.........6-3.......260.......Jr. 72 Kyler Strotz ..................OL/DL.........6-0.......215.......Sr. 73 Beau Greschaw ...........OL/DL.........6-3.......225.......Soph.

75 Mason Earnest ............OL/DL.........5-9.......258.......Jr. 77 Sam Bryan...................OL/DL.........6-0.......250.......Jr. 79 Cody Leyman ..............OL/DL.........6-2.......340.......Soph.

80 Luke Flickinger ............WR/DB .......5-10.....145.......Jr. 81 Mat Keinath .................WR/DB .......5-10.....150.......Jr. 84 Wayne Zurbugg ...........WR/DB .......5-8.......150.......Jr. 85 Peyton Derry................WR/DB .......6-1.......153.......Jr. 87 Hunter Sayer-Makcen ..WR/DL........6-0 .......170.......Soph.

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2016 Players honored Ian Sharp (graduated), second-team Division IV All-Ohio and first-team AllArea.

Cole Pittman, special mention Division IV All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Rob Lozier (graduated), first-team AllArea.

T.J. DeShields, honorable mention AllArea.

Mitchell Craig (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

Brett Butcher (graduated), honorable mention All-Area.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Rob Lozier (graduated) 1,045 yards and 13 touchdowns on 155 carries (6.7); Thomas Caserta, 132 yards

and one touchdown on 13 carries (10.2).

Passing — T.J. DeShields completed 180 of 279 passes (65 percent) for 2,063 yards and 17 touchdowns with five interceptions.

Receiving — Brett Butcher (graduated) a school-record 76 catches for 865 yards (11.2) and 11 touchdowns; Rob Lozier (graduated) 35 catches for 317 yards (9.1) and four touchdowns; Kyle Linhart, 20 catches for 257 yards (12.9) and one touchdown.

Scoring — Rob Lozier (graduated) 108 points; Brett Butcher (graduated) 66; T.J. DeShields 30.

Tackles — Cole Pittman 157 (including a school-record 111 solos).

2017 Outlook The Warriors had only seven turnovers last season and will need to hold onto the ball like that this year.

They are optimistic with 21 lettermen returning.

West Branch opens the season with a pair of local opponents — Crestview and Beaver Local.

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2017 NORTHEASTERN BUCKEYE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

WEEK ONE Friday, August 25 East Palestine at Salem West Branch at Crestview Minerva at United St. Thomas Aquinas at Alliance Canfield at Louisville Canton South at Cloverleaf St. Clairsville at Carrollton Marlington at Poland ——— WEEK TWO Friday, September 1 United at Salem Beaver Local at West Branch Minerva at Sandy Valley Alliance at Canfield Hoover at Louisville Northwest at Canton South Carrollton at Coventry Ravenna at Marlington ——— WEEK THREE Friday, September 8 Salem at East Liverpool West Branch at Ravenna Southeast Indian Valley at Minerva Alliance at Indian Creek Louisville at Austintown Fitch Canton South at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Carrollton at Cambridge St. Thomas Aquinas at Marlington ——— WEEK FOUR Friday, September 15 Salem at Carrollton West Branch at Alliance Canton South at Minerva Marlington at Louisville ——— WEEK FIVE Friday, September 22 Canton South at Salem Minerva at West Branch Louisville at Alliance Marlington at Carrollton ——— WEEK SIX Friday, September 29 Salem at Marlington Carrollton at West Branch Louisville at Minerva Alliance at Canton South ——— WEEK SEVEN Friday, October 6

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Salem at Alliance West Branch at Canton South Marlington at Minerva Carrollton at Louisville ——— WEEK EIGHT Friday, October 13 Minerva at Salem Louisville at West Branch Alliance at Carrollton Canton South at Marlington ———

WEEK NINE Friday, October 20 Salem at Louisville Marlington at West Branch Minerva at Alliance Canton South at Carrollton WEEK TEN Friday, October 27 Carrollton at Minerva Alliance at Marlington Louisville at Canton South Saturday, October 28 West Branch at Salem

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Members of the 2017 Western Reserve football team (front, from left) TJ Hively, Aaron Jackson, Hunter Matthews, Christian Stout, Dominic Bengala, Jimmy Mayberry, Todd Henning, Russ Adair, Michael VanCise, Nick Dagnan, Alex Mayorga, Kyle Larew; (second row, from left) Hayden Garner, Ben Young, Hunter Kiesewetter, Jacob Pottes, Nick Cavoulas, Cameron Durig, Carter Romine, Cameron Hartzell, Brock Miller, Lucky Kiesewetter, Brycen Jackson, Kameron Fellows; (third row, from left) Cody Hladun, Aaron Posten, Dallas Smith, Joey Clegg, Rob Hively, Jack Cappabianca, head coach Andy Hake, the Rev. Russ Libb, coach Jason Cochran, Kade Hilles, Ryan Musch, Dominic Velasquez, Dylan Smith, Ryan Demsky, Marcos Cruz; (fourth row, from left); Wyatt Baird, Matt Nicastro, Sam Kriebel, coach Damon Buente, coach Andrew Whitmer, coach Joe Stevens, coach Brett Powell, coach Ed Anthony, coach Bob Guyan, Josh Miller, Gavin Jackson, Noah Klasic, Brandon Pierce; (back, from left) Brandon Jarvis, Austin Nabb, Jacob Moore, Nate Salovich, Cody Wise, Seth Phillips, Case Dodd, Caleb Quinn, C.J. Berlinbates, Adam Gatrell, Ryan Slaven, Luke Kilbert, Preston Reed and Sam McCoy.

W. Reserve loaded for another run Classification Division VI, Region 21

2016 Record 7-3, including the Inter-Tri County League Blue Division title with a 5-0 mark. The Blue Devils won their last six

2017 SCHEDULE

All games start at 7 p.m., Aug. 24 Columbiana Sept. 1 South Range Sept. 8 Steubenville Central Sept. 15 Sebring Sept. 22 Mineral Ridge Sept. 29 Lowellville Oct. 6 at Springfield Oct. 13 Waterloo Oct. 20 at McDonald Oct. 27 at Jackson-Milton

games, averaging 44.2 points a game.

The three losses were to 7-3 Columbiana, 9-2 South Range and 9-3 Springfield.

Head Coach Andy Hake enters his ninth season as head coach with a record of 79-17. He was previously an offensive coordinator for Youngstown East and Rayn for three seasons and an offensive coordinator for Mineral Ridge for six seasons.

Assistant coaches Ed Anthony, offensive coordinator, quarterbacks, defensive backs.

Jason Cochran, defensive coordinator.

Brett Powell, offensive line/defensive line.

Andrew Whitmer, linebackers, receivers.

Damon Buente, defensive backs, run-

ning backs.

Joe Stevens, offensive line/defensive line.

Returning lettermen Twenty, including seven starters on offense and seven starters on defense.

“Kade Hilles, Ryan Demsky and Caleb Quinn are all returning receivers and Joe Clegg is an excellent toght end. Led by seniors Rob Hively, Dallas Smith and Ryan Musch, we have a powerful and experienced line.”

Basic offensive formation Multiple.

Offensive outlook The Blue Devils return plenty of talent and experience, with 1,000-yard rusher Jack Cappabianca and 1,200-yard passer Dom Velasquez, who also threw 17 touchdowns, both back. The Blue Devils also boast four seniors on the offensive line and three returning wideouts.

“Jack Cappabianca is an absolute war daddy when he is on his ‘A’ game and Dom Velasquez has shown incredible growth as the signal caller,” Hake said.

Basic defensive formation 3-5 Blitz.

Defensive outlook With an inexperienced secondary, Hake is looking for the front eight to help carry the Blue Devils.

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RESERVE, Continued from Page 35B

Demsky is an all league performer and senior Kade Hilles is a great athlete all our other defensive backs are sophomores. Todd Henning and Jimmy Mayberry should both see playing time, they are both lightning in a bottle.”

Returning offensive backs Jack Cappabianca (senior running back), Adam Gatrell (junior running back), Marcos Cruz (senior running back).

Incoming offensive backs Jimmy Mayberry (sophomore running back), Brandon Jarvis (junior running back), Hunter Kiesewetter (sophomore running back), Lucky Kiesewetter (sophomore running back), Ryan Slaven (junior quarterback).

Returning offensive ends Kade Hilles (senior wide receiver), Ryan Demsky (senior wide receiver), Caleb Quinn (junior wide receiver), Joey Clegg (senior tight end) Incoming offensive ends Luke Kilbert (sophomore wide receiver), Josh Miller (sophomore wide receiver), Jacob Moore (sophomore wide receiver).

Returning offensive linemen Rob Hively (senior), Dallas Smith (senior), Ryan Musch (senior), Cody Hladun (senior), Gavin Jackson (sophomore), Brycen Jackson (junior), Hunter Kiesewetter (sophomore).

Incoming offensive linemen Christian Rowley (sophomore), Sam Kreibel (sophomore), Aaron Jackson (sophomore), Chase Dodd (sophomore), Nate Salovich (sophomore), Jacob Potts (sophomore).

Returning defensive linemen Rob Hively (senior), Dallas Smith (senior), Ryan Musch (senior), Dylan Smith (junior), Caleb Quinn (junior), Brycen jackson (junior).

Incoming defensive linemen Lucky Kiesewetter (sophomore), Hunter Kiesewetter (sophomore), Nick Dagnan (sophomore) Returning linebackers Jack Cappabianca (senior), Joey Clegg (senior), Brandon Jarvis (junior), Marco Cruz (senior), Hunter Kiesewetter (sophomore), Ryan Slaven (junior), Aaron Posten (senior), Adam Gatrell (junior).

Incoming linebackers Lucky Kiesewetter (sophomore), Cameron Durig (sophomore).

Returning defensive backs Ryan Demsky (senior), Kade Hilles (senior).

Incoming defensive backs Todd Henning (sophomore), Jimmy Mayberry

Western Reserve Blue Devils

1 Ryan Demsky ..............WR/DB .......5-10.....140.......Sr. 2 Hayden Garner ............WR/DB .......5-5.......112.......Fr. 3 Todd Henning ..............WR/DB .......5-7.......140.......Soph.

4 Preston Reed...............QB/DB........5-11 .....134.......Soph.

6 Joey Clegg...................RB/LB.........6-1.......194.......Sr. 7 Dom Bengala...............WR/DB .......5-7.......116.......Fr. 8 Dominic Velaszquez ....QB/DB........6-3.......173.......Sr. 9 Kamron Fellows...........WR/DB .......5-10.....136.......Fr. 10 Sam McCoy .................WR/DB .......5-10.....135.......Jr. 11 Caleb Quinn.................WR/DL .......6-5.......194.......Jr. 12 Nick Caoulas ...............QB/DB........5-10.....140.......Fr. 14 Kyle Larew...................WR/DB .......5-4.......102.......Fr. 15 Alex Mayorga...............WR/DB .......5-6.......122.......Fr. 16 Jimmy Mayberry ..........RB/LB.........5-8.......153.......Soph.

20 Brandon Jarvis.............RB/LB.........5-11 .....180.......Jr. 21 Hunter Kiesewetter ......RB/LB.........5-10.....169.......Soph.

22 Austin Nabb .................QB/LB ........5-11 .....172.......Fr. 24 Kade Hilles ..................WR/DB .......6-6.......170.......Sr. 25 Lucky Kiesewetter .......RB/DB ........5-10.....158.......Soph.

26 Dylan Smith .................WR/DB .......5-6.......132.......Sr. 27 Brock Miller..................WR/DB .......5-9.......140.......Fr. 28 Aaron Posten ...............WR/LB........5-9.......155.......Sr. 29 Noah Klasic .................TE/LB .........5-11 .....136.......Fr. 30 Ryan Slaven ................QB/LB ........6-1.......160.......Jr. 31 Adam Gatrell................RB/LB.........6-2.......185.......Jr. 33 Russell Adair................RB/LB.........5-7.......125.......Fr. 34 Jack Cappabianca .......RB/LB.........6-2.......221.......Sr. 35 Nick Dagnan ................TE/LB .........5-6.......143.......Soph.

40 Mike VanCise...............WR/DB .......5-6.......111 .......Fr. 42 Marcos Cruz ................RB/LB.........5-9.......146.......Sr.

(sophomore), Preston Reed (sophomore), Luke Kilbert (sophomore), Josh Miler (sophomore).

2016 Players honored Cody Hilles (graduated), special mention Division VI All-Ohio.

Wyatt Larimer (graduated), special mention Division VI All-Ohio.

Jack Cappabianca, special mention Division VI AllOhio.

2016 Leaders Rushing — Jack Cappabianca, 1,068 yard and 13 touchdowns on 111 carries (9.6); Austin Seifert (graduated), 468 yards and six touchdowns on 59 carries (7.9); Wyatt Larimer (graduated), 350 yards and six touchdowns on 66 carries (5.3); Adam Gatrell, 322 yards and five touchdowns on 45 carries (7.1).

Passing — Dom Velasquez completed 69 of 132 passes (52 percent) for 1,219 yards and 20 touchdowns; Wyatt Larimer (graduated) completed 26 of 45 passes (58 percent) for 405 yards and three touchdowns.

Receiving — Wyatt Larimer (graduated) 25 catches for 537 yards (21.4) and 11 touchdowns; Kade Hilles, 19 catches for 348 yards (18.3) and four touchdowns; Ryan Demsky, 19 catches for 222 yards (11.6) and two touchdowns.

Scoring — Jack Cappabianca 108 points; Wyatt

43 Ben Young ...................WR/LB........5-10.....140.......Fr. 44 Brandon Pierce............WR/LB........5-11 .....147.......Soph.

47 Austin Jenkins..............TE/DL.........6-0.......197.......Sr. 50 Sam Kriebel .................OL/DL.........6-0.......253.......Soph.

51 Nate Salovich ..............OL/DL.........6-1.......310.......Soph.

52 Rob Hively ...................OL/DL.........5-11 .....222.......Sr. 53 Christian Stout .............OL/DL.........5-6.......180.......Soph.

54 Carter Romine .............OL/DL.........5-0.......243.......Fr. 55 Seth Phillips.................OL/DL.........6-1.......246.......Fr. 56 Cameron Durig ............RB/LB.........5-8.......151.......Soph.

57 Cody Hladun................OL/DL.........5-10.....204.......Sr. 58 Ryan Musch.................OL/DL.........6-3.......307.......Sr. 59 Cameron Hartzell.........OL/DL.........5-7.......179.......Fr. 60 Aaron Jackson .............OL/DL.........5-6.......237.......Soph.

61Gavin Jackson ..............OL/DL.........5-11 .....220.......Soph.

63 Brycen Jackson ...........OL/DL.........5-10.....230.......Jr. 64 C.J. Berlinbates ...........OL/DL.........6-1.......216.......Fr. 65 Mathew Nicastro..........OL/DL.........5-11 .....200.......Soph.

66 Hunter Matthews .........OL/DL.........5-6.......177.......Fr. 68 Chase Dodd.................OL/DL.........6-4.......315.......Soph.

72 T.J. Hively ....................OL/DL.........5-10.....205.......Fr. 74 Jacob Potts..................OL/DL.........5-9.......285.......Soph.

75 Dallas Smith ................OL/DL.........5-6.......192.......Sr. 76 Wyatt Baird ..................OL/DL.........6-0.......196.......Fr. 77 ChristianRowley...........OL/DL.........5-10.....237.......Soph.

80 Josh Miller ...................WR/DB .......5-10.....136.......Soph.

81 Luke Kilbert..................WR/DB .......6-0.......135.......SOph. 84 Cody Wise ...................WR/DB .......6-1.......158.......Jr. 86 Ryan Burcaw ...............WR/DB .......6-0.......170.......Soph.

88 Jacob Moore................WR/DB .......5-11 .....128.......Soph.

Larimer 115; Austin Seifert (graduated) 44.

Tackles — Jack Cappabianca 58; Cody Hillis (graduated) 53; Ryan Slaven 44.

Interceptions — Wyatt Larimer (graduated) 3; Karl Klockenga (graduated) 3.

Sacks — Cody Hillis (graduated) 7; Jack Cappabianca 6.

2017 Outlook The Blue Devils are leaving a successful run in the Inter-Tri County League — winning 38 of their last 39 league games — for the new Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference, but with a deep and experienced team, Hake expects the winning to continue.

Western Reserve is expected to battle it out with Springfield and McDonald for the first MVAC title.

“We feel with 60 kids that we are competing every day to improve our team and increase our chances of having a great season,” Hake said. I love how this team has been preparing and improving every day. We could be a special team if we continue to improves.

The Blue Devils missed playoffs last season for first time in nine years. Their 12 seniors are determined to make the drought a brief one.

We have tremendous seniors in this class with many leadership abilities,” Hake said. “We feel we have the leadership and experience to make Western Reserve great again.”

36B • MORNING JOURNAL • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2017 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017

Rebels, Raiders will wait and see

By CHRIS RAMBO

“From the beginning, we’ve been very honest with the players telling them things are going to be different. We’re presenting it as a new challenge.”

Staff Writer

The area’s recent game of conference musical chairs has left two teams temporarily on the outside looking in.

While, most of the former Inter-Tri County League was absorbed by the new Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference and Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference, Crestview and South Range were excluded from both and will be forced to compete as independents on the football field for the next two seasons.

“Playing an independent schedule for the next two years is going to be a big adjustment for us,” Crestview coach Paul Cusick said. “We’re going to have to really make sure our focus is just on the week in front of us so we can make it to week 11.”.

“The biggest adjustment we’ll have to make is to mentally prepare ourselves to play some bigger schools,” South Range coach Dan Yeagley said. “We have to make sure we show up every week ready to play.”

Both schools schedules will look radically different this season.

Gone from Crestview’s schedule are traditional rivals Columbiana and East Palestine.

The average road trip is 58.18 miles. The only local games are the season opener at home against West Branch and a week six home game against South Range. Other notable opponents include defending Division VII state champion Warren JFK as well as 2016 playoff qualifiers Struthers and Indian Creek.

“I think it’s a tough schedule with a nice mix of teams,” Cusick said. “From the beginning, we’ve been very honest with the players telling them things are going to be different. We’re presenting it as a new challenge.”

The Raiders were able to snag

PAUL CUSICK, CRESTVIEW HEAD COACH

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Crestview head coach Paul Cusick, quarterback Caleb Hill and the Rebels will be tackling an independent schedule this fall.

seven home games in their new stadium and will also continue to play traditional rival Springfield, which will now take place in the season opener Saturday.

The only long road trip is a week nine clash at St. Clairsville. South Range’s schedule features two good programs from Pennsylvania in Sharon and Sharpsville, both of which went 8-4 and made the playoffs last season.

“It’s a good, tough schedule and it’s going to help us prepare for our future,” Yeagley said.

“Our kids are excited to play

new opponents; they’re ready for the challenge.”

Both schools are set to begin play in their new conference homes in two seasons. The Raiders will be joining the newly-formed Northeast Eight — with the other seven members all defecting from the AllAmerican Conference.

The Raiders hoped to join the Northeast Eight after just one season but will be forced to wait two seasons, while the remaining seven AAC members finish out their football obligations in 2018.

“It doesn’t really matter to us whether it’s one or two years,” Yeagley said. “We understand the situation with the situation with the AAC and right now we’re just focused on what we can control.”

The Rebels meanwhile, are set to join the AAC Blue Tier in 2018, although the jury is still out as to what the conference will look like by then.

The mass exodus of the seven teams to the Northeast Eight gutted the White Tier and left Red Tier teams like Canfield and Howland without any

matchups that fit their enrollment size.

AAC commissioner Rick King expressed hope that the conference would hold itself together despite the present difficulty.

“Right now, the Blue Tier is on solid ground with eight teams, I don’t see any movement there,” King said. “The one big issue is with Red Tier football, that’s something that’s going to have to be addressed.

To ask Canfield and Howland to compete with schools like Boardman, Fitch and Harding is like running the gauntlet. The schools are going to have to get together and figure out how to go about this.”

Cusick also sounded confident that the situation would be worked out one way or another.

He also said that possible contingency plans haven’t been brought up.

“I feel good about the situation,” Cusick said. “I think the league is trying to do the right things, we just have to be patient and bide our time for two years until we can officially start playing. There might be some changes, but one way or another, I think there will be a conference in two years.”

MORNING JOURNAL • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2017 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 • 37B

2016 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP 2016 Area Standings

INTER-TRI COUNTY LEAGUE Red Division Team League Overall • Springfield ...............................4-0 9-3 • South Range ...........................4-1 9-2 East Palestine............................2-2 6-4 Crestview...................................1-3 3-7 United ........................................0-4 2-8 White Division • Lisbon......................................4-0 9-2 Columbiana ...............................3-1 7-3 Wellsville....................................2-2 5-5 Southern ....................................1-3 4-6 Leetonia.....................................0-4 1-9 Blue Division Western Reserve .......................5-0 7-3 McDonald ..................................4-1 6-4 • Jackson-Milton ........................3-2 7-4 Mineral Ridge ............................2-3 2-8 Sebring ......................................1-4 3-7 Lowellville ..................................0-5 0-9

NORTHEASTERN BUCKEYE CONFERENCE • Marlington................................7-0 10-1 Louisville....................................6-1 7-3 Alliance ......................................4-3 5-5 West Branch ..............................4-3 5-5 Salem ........................................3-4 5-5 Canton South.............................2-5 2-8 Carrollton ...................................2-5 5-5 Minerva......................................0-7 0-10 BUCKEYE 8 ATHLETIC LEAGUE North Division • Indian Creek ............................4-0 8-3 Beaver Local..............................2-2 4-6 Edison........................................2-2 3-7 East Liverpool............................2-2 3-7 Buckeye Local ...........................0-4 0-10 South Division Union Local................................3-1 7-3 Martins Ferry .............................2-2 6-4 Bellaire.......................................2-2 5-5 Harrison Central ........................1-3 7-3 St. Clairsville..............................2-2 4-6 OTHERS • Toronto..........................................

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Lisbon quarterback Logan Bell (left) runs around South Range linebacker Brian Robinson last season. Lisbon’s Sean Preston (52, right) closes in on South Range punt returner Mathias Combs.

2016 Regular Season Team Leaders

SCORING OFFENSE Team Avg. 1. South Range ........................................42.0 2. Lisbon...................................................40.3 3. Western Reserve..................................38.5 4. Columbiana ..........................................37.2 5. East Palestine ......................................32.8 6. Wellsville ..............................................32.4 7. Springfield ............................................28.8 8. Salem ...................................................27.9 9. West Branch.........................................26.8 10. Sebring .................................................24.1 11. Crestview..............................................22.1 12. Beaver Local ........................................22.0 13. East Liverpool.......................................19.1 14. Southern Local .....................................18.3 15. United ...................................................17.9 16. Minerva.................................................11.8 18. Oak Glen ................................................8.9 17. Leetonia..................................................8.8

SCORING DEFENSE Team Avg. 1. South Range ........................................12.2 2. Lisbon...................................................18.7 3. Columbiana ..........................................19.8 4. Springfield ............................................20.2 5. East Liverpool.......................................20.6 6. Western Reserve..................................21.3 7. Wellsville ..............................................22.1 8. West Branch.........................................23.3 9. Beaver Local ........................................24.0 10. Salem ...................................................27.7 11. Southern Local .....................................31.6 12. Crestview..............................................31.8 13. Oak Glen ..............................................32.9 14. East Palestine ......................................35.2 15. United ...................................................35.3 16. Sebring .................................................35.5 17. Leetonia................................................37.2 18. Minerva.................................................42.1

SCORING MARGIN Team Avg. 1. South Range ......................................+29.8 2. Lisbon.................................................+21.6 3. Columbiana ........................................+17.4 4. Western Reserve................................+17.2 5. Wellsville ............................................+10.3 6. Springfield ............................................+8.6 7. West Branch.........................................+3.5 8. Salem ...................................................+0.2 9. East Liverpool .......................................-1.5 10. Beaver Local .........................................-2.0 11. East Palestine .......................................-2.4 12. Crestview ..............................................-9.7 13. Sebring ................................................-11.4 14. Southern Local ....................................-13.3 15. United..................................................-17.4 16. Oak Glen .............................................-24.0 17. Leetonia ..............................................-28.4 18. Minerva ...............................................-30.3

38B • MORNING JOURNAL • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2017 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017

Morning Journal/Joe Catullo

War Memorial Stadium, home of the Lisbon football team since 1947, was the site of a matchup of unbeatens between Lisbon and South Range in the fifth week of the 2016 season. South Range won 55-8, the Blue Devils’ lone loss in their last 12 regular-season games.

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Work in progress at Sebring Palmer learning along with his 19 players in his first season with Trojans want to show the kids here that you don’t have to focus on just one sport. Sebring doesn’t just have to be known for basketball.”

Palmer said he isn’t fazed a bit by Sebring’s history and has thrown himself completely into the task.

“I have a high-energy, hands-on approach with an emphasis on teaching,” Palmer said. “We’ve done a lot of work so far on the mental side of the game. You can have all the talent in the world, but if you don’t know what you’re doing on the field, you aren’t going to go very far.”

When asked how many kids it would take to keep the team on the field this year, Palmer said he didn’t have a specific number in mind, but would monitor the situation each week.

“It’s going to be a week-to-week decision that I make along with our athletic director Brian Clark depending on how healthy we are,” Palmer said. “It’s a decision we hope we don’t have to make.”

By CHRIS RAMBO Staff Writer

SEBRING — First-year Sebring coach Brian Palmer calls himself an optimist at heart. He needed to draw on all of that optimism when he took over the job last winter.

“When I started, we had eight kids that were for sure coming out for the team,” Palmer said. “I was absolutely a little worried, but I thought that if I kept projecting a positive attitude to the kids and kept stressing the type of program we hope to build then kids would eventually start to come out.”

Slowly, but surely Palmer got enough players to field his first team.

The Trojans currently sit at 19 players as they prepare to embark on the start of the season.

Palmer knows the Trojans have their backs up against the wall, but has so far come away from practices more than happy with the level of commitment his players have shown.

“This year is going to be a learning process for us,” Palmer said. “I was hoping to see a lot of heart from our kids and that has definitely been the case through practice and our first scrimmage. We have a group that loves to play the game and is eager to learn. I couldn’t ask for anything more out of them so far.”

Palmer is a 2004 graduate of Mineral Ridge where was a two-time first-team All-Ohio kicker. He continued his career at Youngstown State University where he kicked from 2005-2008. He converted 38 of 50 career field goals and was 156-for-167 on extra points. Palmer earned All-Missouri Valley Conference honors, and was an honorablemention All America selection in 2008.

He said the tight-knit feel of the Sebring community reminded him of his playing days at Mineral Ridge and led him to apply for the job.

“I love the small-town feel of the

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Football is a family affair for first-year Sebring head coach Brian Palmer. His wife, Teal, and 2-year-old son, Tucker, join him during the Trojans’ photo day earlier this month.

school district,” Palmer said. “I love how everyone in the community is eager to help with the program. I saw a lot of the same things at Mineral Ridge. This just felt like the right situation for me.”

It’s no secret that Sebring has had a lean football history. While the basketball program has had a long

history of success, the football program has not had a winning season since 1992 and has had just 33 wins in the 24 years since.

“I know it’s going to take a lot of time and effort in the years ahead, but the goal is to change the culture here and establish a program that can win consistently,” Palmer said. “I

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