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Jarrett takes over at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — Ever since the completion of her playing career at Mount Union, Riley Jarrett has wanted to be a college volleyball head coach. After first getting her start as a graduate assistant at Division II West Liberty (WV) in 2018, Jarrett’s coaching journey included a brief stop at ...

Phillips recaps YSU’s spring football growth

BEAVER TOWNSHIP – Youngstown State’s spring football practices are officially a fading memory with the White squad defeating the Red 21-7 this past Saturday. Head coach Doug Phillips and staff will now use the next three months to prepare for the upcoming football season, which officially ...

White beats Red 21-7, as YSU wraps up spring practice

YOUNGSTOWN — After 14 practices over the course of the past month, Youngstown State wrapped up spring football with the annual Red-White Game on Saturday. Led primarily by the first-team offense, the White Team upended the Red Team 21-7 at Stambaugh Stadium. “We split the teams up and ...

Despite attrition, YSU defense focused on retooling, stopping the run

YOUNGSTOWN — Last season, Youngstown State’s defensive identity was based around its front seven. The Penguins’ group of defensive linemen and linebackers made their living getting into opposing backfields to harass the quarterback and stop the run. As a result, YSU was 10th in the FCS ...