CAMPBELL — During the heatwave in the middle of the summer, a small group of football players gathered at the Campbell football stadium. They ran routes and got in some cardio in preparation for the upcoming season. Overseeing it all was David Porch, the Red Devils’ rookie head ...
After several years with experienced, veteran quarterbacks across the area, it’s a new era for local teams under center. Most schools will be breaking in completely new starters at the quarterback position, including Ursuline, Cardinal Mooney, Boardman, Struthers, Western Reserve, East and ...
First-year Jackson-Milton coach Brian Shaner is no stranger to the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference. Having spent the last six seasons coaching at Mineral Ridge, Shaner has battled with his new program in the past. There was a sense of familiarity on both sides, which made the transition ...
LOWELLVILLE — A new era is beginning at Lowellville and alumnus Drew McLaughlin is taking over as the Rockets’ head coach. Former head coach Andrew Mamula stepped down in the offseason after producing an overall record of 39-17, two Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference titles and leading ...
NEW MIDDLETOWN — It’s been 21 seasons as an assistant coach for Adam Slopek at Springfield. That run even extends prior to former head coach Sean Guerriero’s stint leading the Tigers. But Slopek is finally getting his shot at being a head coach after Guerriero decided to step away to ...
Time is a flat circle, especially in the case of Valley Christian head coach Aaron Agresta. Back in 2004, he was one of the first to suit up for Youngstown Christian, playing quarterback for the first football squad in school history. He learned what it takes to be a part of a program ...
