CAMPBELL — Thursday was the kickoff to the high school football season, and two new coaches led their teams on the field in Campbell. Dom Prologo made his debut after taking over Liberty, and David Porch began his rookie season with Campbell. However, Prologo and the Leopards spoiled ...

NORTH JACKSON — The Brian Shaner era at Jackson-Milton got off to a solid start. Fending off a second half surge from Mathews, the Blue Jays held on to dispatch the Mustangs, 20-13. “It feels really good to win,” Shaner said. “These kids, I wanted them to be 1-0 so bad. They had a ...

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 ...

BELOIT — There are a lot of new toys with the West Branch football program for the 2025 season. The most obvious is a new field turf surface and improved lighting system being installed at Clinton Heacock Stadium. Both will be ready for the Warriors’ home opener against New Philadelphia on ...