YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown area has a long and dedicated history of excellence when it comes to producing college-caliber and even professional football talent. “I’ve been having that conversation with people that aren’t from Youngstown for the last 30 years,” Youngstown East head ...
SALEM – The Salem Quakers program was on a roll. They had enjoyed four consecutive seasons qualifying for the playoffs and had a winning record in five of their previous six campaigns. But last year, the Quakers suffered from injuries and inexperience, resulting in a disappointing 1-9 ...
LEETONIA — “There’s no place like home” is a famous phrase from the classic movie “Wizard of Oz.” For Leetonia’s head coach Matt Altomare, that phrase speaks volumes to his return to the Bears sideline in 2024. After resigning from the Leetonia Bears head coaching position nine ...
EAST PALESTINE — Following two years of rebuilding the East Palestine Bulldogs’ football program, head coach Michael Demster admits that this season, they need to start seeing results. Winning just two games and having some moral victories last season is no longer good enough. The ...
COLUMBIANA — The Crestview Rebels were a much better team at the end of the 2023 season than when they started. In 2024, they are looking to build on the experience and cohesion that they developed last year to reach the playoffs. With all the experienced returners they have coming back, ...
COLUMBIANA — Following a strong finish to the 2023 season, the Columbiana Clippers are looking to carry that momentum into the 2024 campaign. Although they are riding that momentum into this season, they have several big holes to fill from the graduation of a group of talented and ...
