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 ...

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 ...

BERLIN CENTER — Success has been the word to describe the Western Reserve football program over the past two decades. Since 2006, the Blue Devils have won 159 games (an average of more than 8.3 per season) and qualified for the playoffs 14 times. Last season, Western Reserve went 10-2 - ...

LEETONIA — Coaches often use the mantra of “one day at a time.” But for the Leetonia Bears and head coach Matt Altomare, it is exactly what they are doing. Low numbers at both the high school and on the football team mean that the Bears will be one of the smallest teams in the area in ...

EAST PALESTINE — Is there life after Owen Juravcic? The East Palestine Bulldogs senior standout quarterback graduated last spring following a record-breaking career for the Bulldogs, leaving a huge hole in their offensive production and leadership. “Absolutely,” Bulldogs head coach ...