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Steelers first-rounder Harmon carted off

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon was carted to the locker room after the defensive end injured his knee Thursday night in the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. Harmon’s knee twisted awkwardly as he was engaged with a Carolina ...

Blue Devils will need to overcome QB injury with solid group of linemen

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 - ...

Leopards culture building in Prologo’s 1st year

LIBERTY — For two years, Dom Prologo was out of coaching. During the fall of 2023 and 2024, Prologo often attended or watched Liberty games, in large part because his daughter worked with the program as an athletic trainer. The former Warren JFK head football coach, who led the Eagles to a ...

Clippers hope for good start, health

COLUMBIANA — Columbiana Clipper head coach Bob Spaite is “cautiously optimistic” regarding his team as they enter the 2025 high school football season. “Just like every other team and every other year, we have to stay healthy. If we stay healthy, I like our chances,” Spaite ...

Rebels revved up after bitter ending

EAST FAIRFIELD — The Crestview Rebels football team has some unfinished business to take care of in 2025. Following a season-opening loss, the Rebels steamrolled through the competition until they dropped a heartbreaking 23-22 loss to eventual Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference champion ...

Bulldogs ‘reloading, not rebuilding’

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 ...