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High School Football Preview 2023

Upsets, turnovers highlight first week of high school football games

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 ...

Fitch seniors look to pen their own chapter

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 sticking to the process to improve

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 ...

Cardinal Mooney looks to keep building in 2023

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, ...