The South Range Raiders board the coach this morning for the trip to Canton and the school’s first shot at the state championship as they take on Ironton. Both teams are undefeated this season. Police, fire, and ambulances from around the South Range area were on hand to escort to the Raiders football team out of town on their way to Canton’s Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Canfield police Chief Chuck Colucci was among the many parents bringing lunch snacks for the South Range players. (Staff photo / J.T. Whitehouse)

CANFIELD – The South Range Raiders departed early this morning for their state championship game today in Canton.

The Raiders (15-0) are set to kick off against Ironton (15-0) at 10:30 a.m., seeking the Division V state title. This is the school’s first shot at a state championship.

Here, students board a coach bus this morning for the trip. Police, fire, and ambulances from around the South Range area were on hand to escort to the Raiders football team out of town on their way to Canton’s Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Canfield police Chief Chuck Colucci was among the many parents bringing lunch snacks for the South Range players.