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High School Football Preview 2023

Young Hubbard Eagles set to build and lean on linemen

HUBBARD —After losing players from key positions due to graduation the Eagles enter the fall a bit greener than normal. With a young roster, 2023 will be a year of growing for Hubbard while it still hopes to maintain the high standards and levels of expectation. The Eagles haven’t ...

New head coach Matt Polta looks to keep the Mustangs rolling

VIENNA — A new era for Mathews football is underway. After the program was resuscitated by legendary coach Bill Bohren, Mustang alum Matt Polta is taking the helm of the program. While there will be some changes, Polta’s goal is to add to the foundation that Bohren put in ...

Seniors look to return McDonald to former glory

McDONALD — McDonald High senior Zach Shobel grew up watching the Blue Devils win league championships and post undefeated seasons. Shobel is well aware of the program’s rich history, which includes 32 league championships, 15 unbeaten seasons, 18 playoff appearances and a pair of trips ...

Mineral Ridge Rams look to maintain momentum

MINERAL RIDGE — In mid-July, the Mineral Ridge football team spent three days attending a football camp at Walsh College. Naturally, the camp involved plenty of time on the football field. “It was grueling, it was a lot of practice time and we were on the field with Canfield and with ...

Seniors ready to lead way one last time for G-Men

GARRETTSVILLE — The goals never change at Garfield. Why fix what isn’t broken? Since 2018, the G-Men have compiled a record of 45-10, four playoff berths, four wins, got hosted their first-ever playoff game and achieved their first-ever postseason win a year later. Heading into 2023, ...

Windham Bombers determined to build off playoff berth

WINDHAM — Coming off a 4-6 season where trouble seemed to strike at every turn, Windham is back and refreshed entering the new season. The Bombers, who have battled number and subsequent injury issues in the past, boast a larger roster this season and are hovering around the 30-player ...