Under normal circumstances, Howland’s 28-0 win over arch-rival Niles last Thursday would have had Tigers coach Brian Jones jumping for joy.
As it was, well, Jones sort of hobbled with happiness.
Jones’ tempered celebration was the result of an injury he suffered earlier this summer ...
YOUNGSTOWN — With how the regular season series went between the Youngstown Phantoms and Madison Capitols, it's only fitting that their respective playoff destinies hinged on a do-or-die Game 3.
Like their last regular season meeting, the Phantoms took the finale in an 8-4 Youngstown ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Running the ball has long been an instrumental part of having success in high school football.
As a result, running back is one of the more valuable positions on the field for a team. Where the run game goes, a team’s success likely follows.
Just last season, strong, ...
AUSTINTOWN — Always loaded with talent, Austintown Fitch possesses the star power to earn some wins at the Division II level.
Trading in their navy lids, the 2023 Falcons are donning new white helmet shells that evoke the teams of yesteryear.
After returning a slew of players that have ...
BOARDMAN — When DJ Dota took over at Boardman last year, it was all about teaching the “what.”
Now, as he prepares to begin his second season with the Spartans, it’s about teaching the “why” and “how.”
“Last year we were teaching a lot of what everything was, from ...
YOUNGSTOWN — During his first three years as the head football coach at Cardinal Mooney, Carl Pelini has been building.
He’s been getting his players in the weight room, developing younger guys coming up through the ranks, and getting them valuable playing experience on the field. Now, ...