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Team PageColumbiana 4New ITCL 7Crestview 8East Palestine 12ITCL schedule 161995 state champs 17Leetonia 18Lisbon 20Sebring 28Leetonia coach 31South Range 32Southern Local 34Springfield Local 36

United 38United coach 50Wellsville 42Wellsville coach 44

SECTION BTeam PageBeaver Local 6Buckeye 8 schedule 0East Liverpool 10Minerva 14NBC schedule 16Oak Glen 22Salem 24West Branch 30Southern coach 34

INTER-TRI COUNTY LEAGUE

Pictured on the cover of the Morning Journal’s2015 Football Preview are seniors representingtheir teams in the newly-aligned Inter-Tri CountyLeague.The Red Division includes (top photo, from left)Springfield’s Cody Allen, East Palestine’s Josh Pick-ett, Crestview’s Jarred Jones, United’s ColtonAntram and South Range’s Gred Dunham.The White Division includes (bottom photo, fromleft) Southern Local’s Jesse McClurg, Lisbon’sFrankie Morrell, Wellsville’s Eric Sullivan, Leeto-nia’s Connor Mellinger and Columbiana’s DaltonMiller. See page 7A for more on the new ITCL.

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COLUMBIANA CLIPPERS

Morning Journal/Chris Rambo

Members of the 2015 Columbiana football team are (front, from left); Jake Ward, Tanner Smith, Dylan Davin, Crystal Stone, Nate Armstrong, CooperSmith, Dalton Miller, Zane Atkins, Konstantin Hartmann; (second row from left) Mitch Davidson, Tanner Pearl, Brandon Johnston, Tucker Cope, Tim Davin,Matt Fay, Caleb Rupert, Sean Congemi, Keenan Green, Connor Stacey; (third row from left) coach Ryan Wolf, coach Jonathan Welsh, Jarrett Nemick,Zachary Phillips, Dustin Bennett, Frank Rupert, James Hum, Devin Covert, Kyle Ferraro, coach Michael DeLagarza, coach Paul Hostetter; (back from left)coach Brian Pearl, trainer Mandy Moreschi, Brant Virden, Burt Thurston, Jaden Graham, Eric Hopfenziz, Wayne Davis, trainer Cortland Stone, head coachBob Spaite and coach Kris Reash.

Clippers can experience winningClassificationDivision VI, Region 19

2014 Record4-6, including a 2-5 mark in the Inter-

Tri County League upper tier. The Clip-pers lost their last four games. Theyplayed six teams with at least seven wins(Western Reserve, United, Springfield,Lisbon, South Range and Crestview).

Head coachBob Spaite enters his 22nd season as

head coach with a record of 141-82, threeTri-County League titles and nine stateplayoff appearances. He also was 13-33-4 in five seasons at Southern Local.

Assistant coachesKris Reash, co-offensive coordinator,

quarterbacks, outside linebackersJonathan Welsh, offensive line, defen-

sive lineBrian Pearl, wide receivers, corner-

backsRyan Wolf, co-defensive coordinator,

safties, halfbacksPaul Hostetter, offensive-defensive lineRandy Barker, special teamsChris Canale, offensive-defensive line

Returning lettermenTwenty-one, including eight starters on

offense and six starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationMultiple formation spread.

Offensive outlookThe Clippers return eight starters from

an offense that scored an average of 30.3points a game last season.Junior Mitch Davidson has 14 school

records in just 19 starts at quarterback,while the returning starters offensive lineMatt Fay, Devin Covert and KeenanGreen are underclassmen.“We need some consistency, that’s

going to be the No. 1 theme across theboard,” Spaite said. “We were very, veryexplosive at times last year. Other timeswe laid an egg.”

See CLIPPERS, Page 5A

2015 S C H E D U L EAll games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 27 Western ReserveSept. 4 CrestviewSept. 11 at East PalestineSept. 18 at SebringSept. 25 Mineral RidgeOct. 2 at SouthernOct. 9 at SpringfieldOct. 16 LisbonOct. 23 at WellsvilleOct. 30 Leetonia

Basic defensive formation4-3.

Defensive outlookThe Clippers gave up an average of 42.5 points per

game in the six losses last season.“Defensively, we struggled to get off the field on third

downs and were plagued by youth and lack of size,”Spaite said. “We will be changing our fundamental de-fensive alignment this year and, while we still may beyoung by most standards, we should see improvement.”

Returning offensive backsMitch Davidson (junior sophomore quarterback),

Dylan Davin (senior tailback-halfback), Dalton Miller(senior halfback).

Incoming offensive backsZane Adkins (senior halfback).

Returning offensive endsNate Armstrong (senior tight end), Jacob Ward (se-

nior receiver), Cooper Smith (senior receiver).

Incoming offensive endsConnor Stacy (sophomore receiver), Tanner Smith

(senior receiver), Zack Phillips (sophomore receiver),Jerrett Nemick (sophomore receiver).

Returning offensive linemenMatt Fay (junior guard), Devin Covert (sophomore

guard), Keenan Green (junior tackle).

Incoming offensive linemenSean Congemi (junior guard), Tim Davin (junior

tackle), Konstintine Hartmann (senior tackle)

Returning defensive linemenKeenan Green (junior end), Tim Davin (junior end),

Tucker Cope (junior tackle-noseguard), James Hum(sophomore noseguard).

Incoming defensive linemenFrank Rupert (tackle), Kyle Ferrero (tackle).

Returning linebackersNate Armstrong (senior inside), Sean Congemi (junior

outside).

Incoming linebackersKevin Fay (junior inside).

Returning defensive backsDalton Miller (senior), Cooper Smith (senior), Con-

nor Stacey (junior).

Incoming defensive backsDylan Davin (senior), Jacob Ward (senior), Tanner

Smith (senior), Mitch Davidson (junior), Zac Phillips(sophomore).

2014 Players honoredMitch Davidson, first-team All-Area.Dalton Miller, second-team All-Area.

2014 LeadersRushing—Mitch Davidson, 906 yards and 11 touch-

downs on 187 carries (4.8); Dylan Davin, 379 yards on58 carries (6.5); Dalton Miller, 252 yards and twotouchdowns on 30 carries (8.4).Passing — Mitch Davison completed 171 of 297

passes (58 percent) for a school-record 2,180 yard and26 touchdowns.Receiving — Jacob Ward, 49 catches for 565 yards

(11.8) and four touchdowns; Dalton Miller, 56 catchesfor 523 yards (11.4) and six touchdowns; Dylan Davin,23 catches for 395 yards (17.2) and eight touchdowns.Scoring — Mitch Davidson 70 points; Dalton Miller

56.Tackles — Sean Congemi 124; Nate Armstron 95;

Tim Rankin 91; Tim Davin 60; Connor Stacey 60.Interceptions—Matt Weidner (graduated) 2, Cooper

Smith 2; Dalton Miller 2; Connor Stacey 2.

2015 OutlookThe Clippers went through growing pains with con-

secutive losing seasons for the first time since 1995-96.Now they are ready to turn it around with 14 returningstarters and 21 lettermen.“This should be a very interesting year for the Clip-

pers,” Spaite said. “We return the school’s career recordholder for most things passing, junior Mitch Davidson,


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Columbiana senior Jacob Ward returns after total-ing 49 receptions for 565 yards last season.

along with 90 percent ofhis receiving corps.”“Our offensive line was

unbelievably young lastyear, and while three of thefive return, it still will bemade up of almost all un-derclassmen.”The problem has been

on the defensive side. TheClippers have given upmore than 40 points in

seven of last 12 games(going 4-8 in that span).The Clippers have 26

players in grades 10-12 onthe roster, so they muststay healthy.‘This being the first year

of the totally realignedITCL, like everyone else,we are in uncharted wateras far as how this will workout,” Spaite said. “What

we do now our schedule ischallenging in that we playold foes.”The Clippers are in the

new Inter-Tri CountyLeague White Divisionalong with Leetonia, Lis-bon, Southern Local andWellsville.The favorite this year?“Lisbon hands down,

going away,” Spaite said.


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1 Brendt Virden....................5-5.......110.....Fr.2 Mitch Davidson .................5-11 .....185 ....Jr.6 Jacob Ward.......................5-8.......155 ....Sr.7 Tanner Smith.....................5-9.......157 ....Sr.8 Jarrett Nemick...................5-6.......136 ....Soph.10 Dylan Davin ......................6-1.......146 ....Sr.11 Tanner Pearl......................5-8.......148 ....Jr.12 Brandon Johnston.............5-8.......155 ....Jr.13 Thurston Burt ....................5-9.......140 ....Fr.14 Crystal Stone ....................5-3.......110.....Sr.15 Zach Philips ......................5-10.....165 ....Soph.16 Dejion Hudson ..................5-9.......130 ....Soph.17 Dustin Bennett ..................5-5.......125 ....Soph.18 Nate Armstrong.................6-0.......178 ....Sr.24 Cooper Smith....................6-1.......160 ....Sr.25 Dalton Miller......................6-0.......183 ....Sr.

28 Zane Adkins ......................6-1.......161 ....Sr.35 Jayden Graham ................5-8.......145 ....Fr.45 Frank Rupert.....................5-10.....178 ....Fr.54 James Hum.......................5-9.......170 ....Soph.56 Tucker Cope .....................5-8.......153 ....Jr.58 Devin Covert .....................5-6.......210 ....Soph.60 Tim Davin..........................6-0.......230 ....Jr.62 Matt Fay............................5-9.......190 ....Jr.63 Eric Hopfenziz...................5-9.......162 ....Fr.64 Konstantine Hartman........6-7.......250 ....Sr.66 Wayne Davis.....................5-8.......162 ....Fr.69 Caleb Rupert.....................6-0.......198 ....Jr.71 Sean Congemi ..................5-10.....194 ....Jr.72 Keenan Green ..................6-0.......180 ....Jr.77 Kyle Ferraro ......................5-10.....180 ....Soph.88 Connor Stacey ..................6-0.......131 ....Jr.

Columbiana Clippers

CLIPPERS,Continued from Page 5A


Columbiana junior quarterback Mitch Davidson holds 14 school records andcounting.

By RON FIRTHSports Editor

The Inter-Tri CountyLeague is entering a newera this season.The 16-team league will

play in three divisions, in-stead of two as had beendone in the past nine sea-sons.“Our coach has been

talking about it,” Spring-field senior receiver CodyAllen said. “We just wantto win them all.”“It doesn’t make a dif-

ference,” Leetonia seniorlineman Connor Mellingersaid. “Ten games, it does-n’t matter.”The Red and White Di-

visions will have fourleague games apiece, whilethe Blue Division has five.“It’s not much differ-

ent,” Crestview seniorlineman Jarred Jones said.“We’re still playing thesame people. We’ve

picked up a few differentnon-league games this yearlike Alliance and JFK. Butother than that, it’s aboutthe same.”The ITCL began play in

2006 after the merger ofthe Tri-County League andInter-County League. Theteams were divided intotwo tiers based on enroll-ment.League officials said the

new alignment is basedprimarily on geography inan attempt to reduce traveland boost gate receipts.The league games will

not start until the secondhalf of the season.“I like it because it kind

of splits it up,” Lisbon sen-

ior fullback Frankie Mor-rell said. “Obviously,you’re going to be betterlater in the season than thefirst game or first scrim-mage.”“The new tiers and

everything, it’s going to bedifferent,” East Palestinesenior running back JoshPickett said. “You seemore teams you’re notused to seeing because youhave so many more out-of-league games.”“It will make it better to

get playoff points,”Wellsville senior linemanEric Sullivan said.Crestview and East

Palestine will not openleague play until their Oct.

9 Red Division matchup.“There’s a few tougher

teams and a few weakerteams,” United senior full-back Colton Antram said.“It doesn’t matter to me.Either way, we’re playingfootball.”“It’s all the same,”

South Range senior re-ceiver Greg Dunham said.“You’ve still probablygoing to play everyone youused to play. Even if itdoesn’t matter in your tier,you still need to win everygame. We’re looking at itall the same.”The realignment also

does away with longtimeleague rivalries Lisbon vs.United and Crestview vs.Columbiana.“It kind of stinks not

having Crestview in it,though,” Columbiana sen-ior receiver Dalton Millersaid. “But we still get toplay them.”Those rivals will still

play, but earlier in the sea-son and not with leagueconsequences.Just look at this year.

Lisbon will close out theregular season by hostingCrestview on Oct. 30 in agame that could have hadhuge league implications.Now it will be anothernon-league affair.Southern Local senior

fullback Jesse McClurgsaid he doesn’t care whatteams are in the Indians’division.“I just want to go out

there and play my best,” hesaid.

———ITCL TIERS 2015

Red DivisionCrestviewEast PalestineSouth RangeSpringfieldUnited

White DivisionColumbianaLeetonia

LisbonSouthernWellsville

Blue DivisionLowellvilleJackson-MiltonMcDonaldMineral RidgeSebringWestern Reserve

———ITCL TIERS 2014

Upper TierColumbianaCrestviewEast PalestineJackson-MiltonLisbonSouth RangeSpringfieldUnited

Lower TierLeetoniaLowellvilleMcDonaldMineral RidgeSebringSouthern LocalWellsvilleWestern Reserve


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CRESTVIEW REBELS

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Members of the 2015 Crestview football team are (front, from left); Josh Batchelor, Brendan Mallo, Gino Collins, Mason Crawford, Jesse Hughes, JarrodJones, Tyler Phillips, Anthony DeSaro, Nick Finch; (second row, from left) Joel Fitzsimmons, Zack Hicks, Tyler Stratton, Spencer DeSalvo, Jared Hayden, JacobWick, Austin McIntosh, Nick Mattern; (third row, from left) Kade Meredith, Jordan Murphy, Hunter Cresanto, Tyler Fitzsimmons, Jacob Scheller, Jack Davis,Jacob Crawford, Brandon Sherrill, Dylan Baker; (fourth row, from left) Caleb Hill, Jacob Baker, Dakota Stratton, Caleb Dew, Andrew Hardenbrook, Jeff Feo,Dylan Schaeffer, Daniel Moore, Landon Talbert; (fifth row) Devin Turvey, Stephen Barr, Dylan Huff, James Fitzgerald, Jude Riffle, Austin Brodigan, ChasePatrone, Jayce Meredith, Conner Hughes; (sixth row, from left) Gabe Cusick, Spencer Tatta, Dominic Perry, Daniel Morgan, Josh Simmons, Chuck Lindsay,Justin Collins, Dante Pelino. (seventh row, from left) Alex Pecor, Andrew Yanssens, Chase Murray, Jason Hill, Wyatt Hoodring, Tyler Noday; (back, from left)coach Rich Ferris, coach Dom Perry, coach Jess Leon, coach Eric Potts, coach Matt Evans, coach Jed Campbell, head coach Paul Cusick, coach Ryan McCul-lough, coach Justin Boyd, coach Keith Drewnowski, coach Dan Hill and coach Lowell Bacon.

Rebels will be there in the endClassification

Division V, Region 15

2014 Record7-5, including a share of the Inter-Tri

County League upper tier title with a 5-2mark. The Rebels advanced to the stateplayoffs for the seventh straight year and12th time in the last 15 years. The fivelosses were the most since their last losingseason in 2003. Crestview has won 33 ofits last 36 league games.

Head coachPaul Cusick enters his 17th season as

head coach with a record of 131-50 alongwith 10 league titles and 12 state playoffappearances. He has a career record of139-72, which includes three seasons atLeetonia.

Assistant coachesLowell Bacon, defensive coordinatorDom Perry, special teams coordinator,

offensive line, defensive lineEric Potts, inside linebackers, running

backJess Leon, defensive backs, freshmenJed Campbell, defensive ends, re-

ceiversMatt Evans, quarterbacksRich Ferris, defensive line, offensive

line, freshmenJustin Boyd, outside linebackers, re-

ceiversRyanMcCullough, defensive backs, re-

ceivers, freshmanKeith Drewnoski, running backs, out-

side linebackers, freshmen

Returning lettermenTwenty-one, including six starters on

offense and eight starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationSpread Zone Read.

Offensive outlookThe Rebels expect to get better as the

season goes along as incoming playerslearn their roles. They will lean on the ex-perience of 1,500-yard rusher Zach Hicksand returning starting linemen JarredJones, Jacob Scheller and Jacob Wickearly on.

2 0 1 5 S C H E D U L EAll games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 28 Beaver LocalSept. 4 at ColumbianaSept. 11 AllianceSept. 19 at Warren JFKSept. 25 Jackson-MiltonOct. 2 UnitedOct. 9 at East PalestineOct. 16 South RangeOct. 23 at SpringfieldOct. 30 at Lisbon

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“We will continue to run the spread, nohuddle, but our tempo will depend on howquickly we mature,” Cusick said. “Weshould have great competition in camp forstarting positions. We definitely have alack of experience on the offense side ofthe ball and need to learn the system to becompetitive.”

Basic defensive formationMultiple 4-4.

Defensive outlookThe Rebels return eight starters, in-

cluding three linemen, on a defense thathas given up at least 20 points in 15 oflast 18 games.“We have most of our experience re-

turning on the defensive side of the ball,”Cusick said. “Our defense must lead theway until we grow up offensively. Thedefense looks to be more aggressive andmust make plays for us. We will have agreat balance of experience throughoutthe defensive unit. We must have our de-fense create turnovers and field position.”

Returning offensive backsZach Hicks (senior runnning back),

Tyler Stratton (senior wingback), SpencerDeSalvo (senior quarterback), BrandonSherrill (junior wingback), Danny Moore(sophomore running back).

Incoming offensive backsCaleb Hill (sophomore quarterback),

Andrew Hardenbrook (sophomore wing-back), Devin Turvey (freshman quarter-back-wingback), Daniel Morgan(freshman wingback), Steven Barr (fresh-man quarterback), Andrew Yanssens(freshman running back), Conner Hughes(freshman running back).

Returning offensive endsTyler Fitzsimmons (junior flanker),

Joel Fizsimmons (senior split end), JaredHayden (senior split end), Brendan Mallo(senior tight end), Gino Collins (seniortight end), Jesse Hughes (senior tightend), Nick Mattern (senior tight end),Austin McIntosh (senior flanker), JordanMurphy (junior tight end).

Incoming offensive endsHunter Cresanto (junior split end),

Jacob Baker (sophomore tight end), CalebDew (sophomore flanker), Jeff Feo(sophomore split end), Dakota Stratton(sophomore tight end), Dylan Huff (fresh-man flanker), Jude Riffle (freshman splitend), Justin Collins (freshman tight end),Jason Hill (freshman tight end), SpencerTatta (freshman split end), Austin Brodi-gan (freshman split end), Jayce Meredith(freshman flanker), James Fitzgerald(freshman split end), Chase Patrone(freshman tight end).

Returning offensive linemenJarred Jones (senior tackle), Jacob

Scheller (junior tackle), Jacob Wick (se-nior center), Mason Crawford (seniorguard), Nick Finch (senior guard), JakeDavis (junior tackle), Kade Meredith (ju-nior center).

Incoming offensive linemenAnthony DeSarro (senior tackle), Tyler

Phillips (senior guard), Jacob Crawford(junior guard), Dylan Schaefer (sopho-more tackle), Landon Talbert (sophomoretackle), Dylan Baker (sophomore guard),Dante Pelino (freshman guard), Josh Sim-mons (freshman center), Chucky Lindsay(freshman center), Chase Murray (fresh-man tackle), Wyatt Woodring (freshmanguard), Dominic Perry (freshman guard),

Alex Pecor (freshman tackle), Tyler Noda(freshman tackle).

Returning defensive linemenJesse Hughes (senior end), Jack Davis

(senior tackle), Jordan Murphy (juniortackle), Jarred Jones (senior end), NickFinch (senior tackle), Kade Meredith (ju-nior end), Jacob Scheller (junior tackle).

2 Jared Hayden ...................6-0.......180 ....Sr.3 Spencer DeSalvo..............5-11 .....159 ....Sr.4 Tyler Stratton ....................5-11 .....190 ....Sr.6 Devin Turvey.....................5-9.......173 ....Fr.7 Gabe Cusick .....................5-6.......115.....Fr.8 Tyler Fitzsimmons.............5-10.....159 ....Jr.9 Dylan Huff .........................5-9.......139 ....Fr.10 Austin McIntosh ................5-6.......139 ....Sr.11 Caleb Hill...........................6-0.......160 ....Soph.12 Daniel Morgan ..................5-9.......164 ....Fr.13 Jude Riffle.........................5-6.......110.....Fr.14 Josh Batchelor ..................5-11 .....170 ....Sr.15 Steven Barr.......................5-6.......160 ....Fr.16 Andrew Hardenbrook ........5-6.......125 ....Soph.18 Austin Brodigan.................5-7.......135 ....Fr.20 Jordan Murphy..................6-3.......224 ....Jr.22 Caleb Dew ........................5-11 .....132 ....Soph.23 Jacob Baker......................5-11 .....157 ....Soph.24 Jeff Feo.............................5-9.......138 ....Soph.25 Danny Moore ....................5-7.......145 ....Soph.26 Andrew Yanssens .............5-7.......163 ....Fr.27 Brandon Sherrill ................5-10.....182 ....Jr.28 Joel Fitzsimmons ..............5-11 .....152 ....Sr.30 Dakota Stratton.................5-10.....182 ....Soph.31 Brendan Mallo...................5-9.......158 ....Sr.34 Zach Hicks ........................5-8.......165 ....Sr.36 Gino Collins ......................5-11 .....169 ....Sr.40 Chase Patrone..................5-5.......140 ....Fr.41 Justin Collins.....................6-0.......165 ....Fr.

42 Conner Hughes.................5-8.......145 ....Fr.44 Jason Hill ..........................5-6.......155 ....Fr.50 Kade Meredith ..................6-1.......210 ....Jr.51 Jake Wick .........................5-9.......181 ....Sr.52 Dante Pelino .....................6-0.......169 ....Fr.53 Dylan Schaefer .................5-9.......153 ....Soph.54 Jake Crawford...................5-11 ..... 185 ...Jr.58 Jarred Jones .....................6-3.......268 ....Sr.59 Nick Finch .........................6-0.......279 ....Sr.61 Dylan Baker ......................5-9.......230 ....Soph.63 Josh Simmons ..................5-10.....221 ....Fr.64 Mason Crawford ...............5-11 .....184 ....Sr.66 Chucky Lindsay ................5-6.......179 ....Fr.67 Chase Murray ...................5-11 .....268 ....Fr.68 Anthony DeSarro ..............5-11 .....218 ....Sr.70 Jack Davis ........................5-11 .....249 ....Jr.71 Jacob Scheller ..................6-6.......284 ....Jr.72 Wyatt Woodring ................5-9.......191 ....Fr.74 Dominic Perry ...................6-0.......255 ....Fr.75 Alex Pecor.........................6-0.......245 ....Fr.76 Landon Talbert ..................5-11 .....210 ....Soph.77 Tyler Phillips......................5-11 .....240 ....Sr.79 Tyler Noday.......................5-8.......178 ....Fr.80 Nick Mattern......................5-11 .....170 ....Sr.81 Hunter Cresanto ...............6-0.......165 ....Jr.82 Jesse Hughes ...................5-11 .....187 ....Sr.83 Spencer Tatta....................5-3.......90 ......Fr.84 Jayce Meredith .................5-9.......127 ....Fr.88 James Fitzgerald ..............5-9.......124 ....Fr.

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Incoming defensive linemenAnthony DeSarro (senior tackle), Tyler

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Returning linebackersMason Crawford (senior inside), Nick

Mattern (senior outside), Brandon Sher-rill (junior outside), Gino Collins (seniorinside), Brandan Mallo (senior outside),Tyler Stratton (senior outside).

Incoming linebackersJacob Crawford (junior inside), Hunter

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Returning defensive backsJared Hayden (senior cornerback), Joel

Fitzsimmons (senior cornerback),Spencer DeSalvo (senior cornerback),Zach Hicks (senior cornerback), AustinMcIntosh (senior cornerback), TylerFitzsimmons (junior free safety), DannyMoore (sophomore free safety).

Incoming defensive backsCaleb Dew (sophomore cornerback),

Jeff Feo (sophomore cornerback), CalebHill (sophomore cornerback), Gabe Cu-sick (freshman cornerback), Juide Riffle(freshman cornerback), Austin Brodigan(freshman cornerback), Andrew Yanssens

(freshman free safety), Spencer Tatta(freshman cornerback), Jayce Meredith(freshman cornerback), James Fitzgerals(freshman free safety).

2014 Players honoredJarred Jones, special mention Division

V All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.Jesse Best (graduated), first-team All-

Area.Spencer DeSalvo, first-team All-Area.Zach Hicks, special mention Division

V All-Ohio and second-team All-Area.Jacob Henderson (graduated), second-

team All-Area.

2014 LeadersRushing — Zach Hicks, 1,552 yards

and 19 touchdowns on 237 carries (6.5);Jesse Best (graduated) 1,281 yards and21 touchdowns on 188 carries (6.8);Tyler Stratton, 440 yards and six touch-downs on 50 carries (8.8).Passing— Jesse Best (graduated) com-

pleted 73 of 171 passes (43 percent) for1,073 yards and 10 touchdowns; SpencerDeSalvo completed 4 of 10 passes for 33

yards.Receiving — Evan Beachler (gradu-

ated) a school-record 41 catches for 687yards (16.8) and four touchdowns.Scoring — Zach Hicks 146 points;

Jesse Best (graduated) 126; Dean Foster(graduated) 45; Tyler Stratton 42.Tackles — Zach Marr (graduated)

113; Cody Mackall (graduated) 106;Derek Kozlowski (graduated) 82; MasonCrawford 73.Interceptions — Jared Hayden 2.

2015 OutlookNo matter what the league looks like,

Crestview always plans to be in con-tention — this time in the new Inter-TriCounty League Red Division.The Rebels have hosted a first-round

playoff game seven straight years (win-ning six) and won at least seven games in11 straight seasons.Crestview can’t afford a slow start like

last season with games against BeaverLocal, Columbiana, Alliance and WarrenJFK in the first four weeks this year.

REBELS,Continued from Page 9A

By CHRIS RAMBOStaff Writer

COLUMBIANA — Inrecent years, the Crestviewfootball team has drawnmore attention for its of-fense than its defense. Butthat could change this sea-son thanks to junior defen-sive end Jordan Murphy.

Standing at 6-foot-3 and225 pounds, Murphywon’t be sneaking up onanyone. After compiling47 tackles and six sacks asa sophomore last season,he piqued the interest ofseveral college scouts atthe Ohio State summercamp in June.

The University ofToledo thought enough ofhis size and quickness thatthe school offered him ascholarship. It was the firstformal offer Murphy re-ceived, although he saidCincinnati and Kent Stateare among others have ex-pressed interest.

Murphy, who also at-tended Ohio State’s camplast season, was as sur-prised as anyone that hewas able to land an offerso soon.

“At this time last year, Ididn’t think it was possi-ble,” Murphy said. “Com-

ing into high school, a goalof mine was always to geta college scholarship offer,but I thought it would hap-pen my senior year. Inever expected anythingthis soon.”

Murphy held off oncommitting to the Rocketsand said he intends to keepexploring his options.

“I don’t intend to com-mit anywhere yet, Murphysaid. “I want to ride it. I’mreally enjoying theprocess.”

Two full seasons of hishigh school career remain,but Murphy is not worriedabout a major injury de-railing his college chances.He is looking forward tohelping improve aCrestview defense that al-lowed 20 points in 15 ofits last 18 games.

“I don’t really thinkabout getting hurt at all,”Murphy said. “I think ifyou do that, you holdyourself back on the fieldand don’t play as well.”

Murphy has startedsince he was a freshman

and has put in the neces-sary work to improve eachseason.

“My technique has got-ten a lot better,” Murphysaid. “My hands are a lotbetter and I’m a lot quickeroff the ball.”

Now, when Crestviewcoach Paul Cusick watchesfilm what he sees is arangy, sideline-to-sidelineplayer that he can build thedefense around.

“His speed is whatjumps out more than any-thing,” Cusick said. “Jor-dan is someone who camein with some goals in mindand has really went out and

worked hard for them. Hedeserves the attention he’sgotten.”

As for this season, oneof Murphy’s foremostgoals is to improve atshedding double teams,which he faced with in-creasing frequency lastfall.

“I need to keep gettingstronger,” Murphy said.“Teams started payingmore attention to me lastyear. Hopefully I can keepimproving. I’d love tomake All-ITCL and helpus win the conferencetitle.”


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EAST PALESTINE BULLDOGS

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Members of the 2015 East Palestine football team are (front, from left) Ryan Ross, Josh Pickett, Grant Wagner, David Weaver, head coach Tony Foster,Randy Fegert, Jarrod Figley, Reid Frye, Mike Doucette; (second row, from left) Tim Butler, Seth Dowd, Aaron Proakis, Michael Loyd, Preston Gum, DevanPudder, Dominic Posey; (third row, from left) Branden Kemp, Parker Sherry, J.R. Davis, Alex Guy, Clayton Gingher, Brock Cheurco, Mike Frazier, ChandlerDavis; (fourth row, from left) Robbie Hill, Dillan Waller, Zack Strickland, Erik Noel, Jon Thiry, David Lee Jr., Clayton Murray; (fifth row, from left) TrevorKimmel, Vincent Deloroza, Cameron Walker, Adam Klein, Brandon Jackson, Shane Hamner, Jeffrey Rhodes; (sixth row, from left) Abel Figley, John McLaugh-lin, Glendon Dowd, Joey Monteleone, Tyler Kaufman, Zach Townsend; (back, from left) coaches Trey McKim, Jim Young, Zach Sherry, Will Franklin, John Jur-javcic and Eric Barone.

Bulldogs going on the offensiveClassificationDivision V, Region 15


Tri County League upper tier. One of thewins was a forfeit due to South Range

using an ineligible player. The Bulldogshave lost 14 of their last 16 home gamesand 19 of the last 26 league games.

Head coachTony Foster enters his third season as

head coach with a 4-16 record. He servedthe previous three seasons at South Rangeas a varsity assistant and head coach ofthe freshman team. He was an assistant atHilliard Darby from 1999-2005.

Assistant coachesJim Young, defensive coordinatorWill Franklin, offensive coordinatorEric BaroneTrey McKimJohn JurjavcicTravis FosterZach Sherry

Returning lettermenTwenty, including eight starters on of-

fense and nine starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationSpread Option.

Offensive outlookThe Bulldogs haven’t had trouble scor-

ing points and expect to be able to gainyardage again this season.“We’re looking at last year’s experi-

ence and success we had moving theball,” Foster said.


Defensive outlookThe Bulldogs have given up at least 27

points in 12 of their last 13 games.“We’re stressing attitude and effort, an

all-around more aggressive attitude,” Fos-ter said. “We’re trying to keep it simple— play fast and make plays.”

Returning offensive backsJosh Pickett (senior running back),

Grant Wagner (senior running back-quar-terback).

Incoming offensive backsRandy Fegert (senior running back),

Mike Doucette (senior running back),Parker Sherry (freshman quarterback).

Returning offensive endsJarrod Figley (senior wide receiver),

Ryan Ross (senior wide receiver).


Aug. 28 at McDonaldSept. 4 WellsvilleSept. 11 ColumbianaSept. 18 at LisbonSept. 25 SebringOct. 2 at LeetoniaOct. 9 CrestviewOct. 16 SpringfieldOct. 23 at UnitedOct. 30 at South Range

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Incoming offensive endsBranden Kemp (sophomore wide re-

ceiver), Reid Frye (senior tight end), AlexGuy (junior tight end).

Returning offensive linemenAaron Proakis (senior guard), Trevor

Kimmel (junior guard), Preston Gum (se-nior tackle), Adam Klein (junior tackle),Jeffrey Rhodes (sophomore center).

Incoming offensive linemenDevan Pudder (senior tackle).

Returning defensive linemenAaron Proakis (senior end), Trevor

Kimmel (junior end-linebacker), ClaytonGingher (junior tackle), Mike Loyd (se-nior tackle), Devan Pudder (seniortackle).

Incoming defensive linemenAlex Guy (junior end).

Returning linebackersGrant Wagner (senior outside), Jarrod

Figley (senior outside), J.R. Davis (junioroutside), Vincent Delaroza (sophomoreinside).

Incoming linebackersMike Doucette (senior inside)

Returning defensive backsRyan Ross (senior), Josh Pickett (se-

nior).

Incoming defensive backsBranden Kemp (sophomore).

2014 Players honoredNick Monteleone (graduated), first-

team All-Area.Aaron Proakis, second-team All-Area.

2014 LeadersRushing — Nick Montelone (gradu-

ated) 744 yards and nine touchdowns on134 carries (5.6); Josh Pickett, 601yards and seven touchdowns on 82 car-ries (7.3); Luke Cope (graduated) 497yards and seven touchdowns on 78 car-ries (6.4).Passing — Luke Cope (graduated)

completed 79 of 172 passes (46 percent)for 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns.Receiving — Nick Monteleone (grad-

uated) 34 catches for 565 yards (16.6)and eight touchdowns; Jarrod Figley, 12catches for 217 yards (18.1) and twotouchdowns; Grant Wagner, 11 catchesfor 79 yards (7.2); Josh Pickett, 10catches for 175 yards (17.5) and twotouchdowns.Tackles — Grant Wagner 98.

2015 OutlookAfter one winning season in 12 years

and only eight wins the last four seasons,the Bulldogs biggest problem is devel-oping a winning attitude.“We’re excited about the season,”

Foster said. “We’ve got a lot of peopleback and a nice senior class. These guyswere sophomores when I got the job.They bought into it. They’ve put a lot oftime into the weight room and it’s timefor it to pay off. They have the strengthand ability to do it. It’s just getting overthe hump.”The Bulldogs have to be at their best

from the start as they open the season at

McDonald before taking on Wellsville,Columbiana and Lisbon. That has to be aconcern for a team that has given up anaverage of more than 32 points a gamein each in the last five seasons.East Palestine will not begin play in

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East Palestine senior Jarrod Figley returns after being the Bulldogs’ second-leading receiver last season.

WEEK ONEThursday, Aug. 27

Western Reserve at ColumbianaWellsville vs. Toronto at Steubenville Hard-ing Stadium

Friday, Aug. 28Beaver Local at CrestviewEast Palestine at McDonaldSpringfield at BrookfieldMalvern at UnitedFairport Harding at LeetoniaPaden City at SouthernLucas at LowellvilleSouthington at Jackson-MiltonMineral Ridge at SalemSebring at Windham

Saturday, Aug. 29Lisbon vs. Tuscarawas Central Catholic atDover Crater StadiumSouth Range at Warren JFK

———WEEK TWOFriday, Sept. 4

Crestview at ColumbianaWellsville at East PalestineCampbell at South RangeMcDonald at SpringfieldUnited at SalemLeetonia at MatthewsMineral Ridge at LisbonConotton Valley at SouthernWindham at LowellvilleJackson-Milton at Newton FallsSouthington at SebringWestern Reserve at Malvern

———WEEK THREEFriday, Sept. 11

Alliance at CrestviewColumbiana at East PalestineSouth Range at Western ReserveSpringfield at Cuyahoga HeightsLisbon at United

Collinwood at LeetoniaSouthern at MalvernLowellville at WellsvilleJackson-Milton at WindhamGrand Valley at McDonaldNewton Falls at Mineral RidgeSebring at Toronto

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Saturday, Sept. 19Crestview at Warren JFKLowellville at Bellaire St. John

———WEEK FIVEFriday, Sept. 25

Jackson-Milton at CrestviewSebring at East PalestineLisbon at South RangeSouthern at SpringfieldMcDonald at UnitedMineral Ridge at ColumbianaLowellville at LeetoniaWestern Reserve at Wellsville

———WEEK SIXFriday, Oct. 2

United at CrestviewEast Palestine at Leetonia

Springfield at South RangeColumbiana at SouthernWellsville at LisbonLowellville at Western ReserveMcDonald at Jackson-MiltonSebring at Mineral Ridge

———WEEK SEVENFriday, Oct. 9

Crestview at East PalestineSouth Range at UnitedColumbiana at SpringfieldWellsville at LeetoniaSouthern at LisbonMineral Ridge at LowellvilleJackson-Milton at SebringWestern Reserve at McDonald

———WEEK EIGHTFriday, Oct. 16

South Range at CrestviewSpringfield at East PalestineUnited at WellsvilleColumbiana at LisbonLeetonia at SouthernLowellville at SebringJackson-Milton at Western ReserveMcDonald at Mineral Ridge

———WEEK NINEFriday, Oct. 23

Crestview at SpringfieldEast Palestine at UnitedSouthern at South RangeColumbiana at WellsvilleLisbon at LeetoniaJackson-Milton at LowellvilleSebring at McDonaldMineral Ridge at Western Reserve

———WEEK TENFriday, Oct. 30

Crestview at LisbonEast Palestine at South RangeUnited at SpringfieldLeetonia at ColumbianaSouthern at WellsvilleMcDonald at LowellvilleJackson-Milton at Mineral RidgeSebring at Western Reserve


East Palestine linebacker Grant Wagner brings down Lisbon running backDanny Shultz last season.


Blue Devils played like championsLISBON’S 1995 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON


LISBON — In August of1995, with the Lisbon Blue Dev-ils hard at work preparing for theupcoming football season, seniorlineman Ed Shuman took it uponhimself to break the huddle at theend of each practice with thewords “14-0.”It seemed innocent enough at

the time. After all, while an un-defeated season was fun to thinkabout, it wasn’t exactly foremoston anyone’s mind.“I remember saying to myself,

‘Does Ed really think we have ashot?’” Lisbon senior linemanRyan Belaney said. “It never re-ally crossed my mind, but afterhe started breaking the huddlethat way I started thinking‘Maybe he sees something Idon’t.’”Little did Belaney know how

true those words would ringfourth months later.1995 was simply a season in

which everything possible wentright for the Lisbon footballteam. Using a combination ofdepth, experience, poise and alittle luck, the Blue Devils tooktheir fans on a once-in-a-lifetime thrill ride all the way tothe Division V state champi-onship.The dream culminated with a

thrilling 34-31 double-overtimevictory over top-ranked Cincin-nati Mariemont in the title gameat Paul Brown Stadium in Mas-sillon. But it could have easilybeen derailed at numerous pointsalong the way. However, eachtime Lisbon’s season was injeopardy, someone was rightthere to save the day.“Resilience was that team’s

biggest characteristic,” Lisboncoach Jim Tsilimos said. “Theyjust would not quit no matter thesituation. They would never takeno for an answer. Every weeksomebody different would step

up. Nobody was selfish, the kidsdidn’t care who got the credit.”

High hopesLisbon entered 1995 as one of

the favorites in a very good Tri-County League. The Blue Devilsreturned 12 seniors from a teamthat went 6-4 in 1994 with three

losses coming by six points orless.Across the board there wasn’t

a glaring weakness. The offenserevolved around athletic, multi-skilled senior quarterback ZachWilliams.A smart, savvy passer and un-

derrated runner, Williams tossed17 touchdowns and just two in-

terceptions before going on tostart at Kent State University.“Zach was one of the best,”

Tsilimos said. “He was a cere-bral athlete and knew who to di-rect an offense. He was not ayeller, but was a disciplined kidand led by example.”“My main goal was to protect

the football and let our athletesmake plays,” Williams said.The vast majority of the Blue

Devils’ starters played both of-fense and defense.The line consisted of tackles

Ryan Belaney and Mike Tray,guards Ed Shuman and DustinPeppel and center DustinTedrow. As a group they werenot overly big, but were athletic.On defense, they formed asturdy, tough front wall.Bruising fullbacks Damien

Powell and Mike Stockman,along with shifty tailback BrianDavis provided a balanced back-field.Powell and Stockman also

played inside linebacker andwere the heart-and-soul of a de-fense that gave up just 6.5 pointsper game during the regular sea-son.At tight end, Todd Sinsley

emerged as a big receiving threatas the season went on, while Je-remy Lewton was a steadyblocker. Receivers Sam Carpen-ter and Steve Rodgers broughtsure hands to the offense andquickness to the defensive sec-ondary.“We had so many different

ways we could beat people,” Be-laney said. “Everybody knewtheir roles and didn’t complain.”

The driveThe Blue Devils rolled to a 5-

0 start, outscoring their oppo-nents 144-24 in the process, buttheir mettle would be severelytested in a blockbuster week sixmatchup at unbeaten Crestview.The Rebels, led by star running

back Chad Welsh, came inranked fourth in the Division Vstate poll and had been just asimpressive as the Blue Devils.“There was a lot of buildup to

that game,” Williams said.“Everyone knew what was atstake. Whoever won that gamewould probably win the leaguetitle and go to the playoffs.”On a rainy night at Crestview

High School, a rash of turnoversthreatened to doom the BlueDevils, but Williams saved theday.Crestview led 18-12 when the

Blue Devils took over at theCrestview 6-yard line with 2:56remaining. Without batting aneye, Williams dinked anddunked his way downfield, even-tually scoring on a 1-yard sneakto tie things up in the waningseconds. The conversion attemptfailed sending the game to over-time.“Zach put us on his shoul-

ders,” Belaney said. “He wasn’t

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1995 season (14-0)Regular Season

South Range ...........................22-3Mathews..................................35-6Wellsville .................................20-6United......................................33-9Columbiana .............................34-0Crestview ......................24-18 (OT)Southern .................................53-8East Palestine ...........................8-3Leetonia ................................41-12Sebring....................................71-0

PlayoffsSteubenville Central ..............21-12Monroe Central .....................17-14Waynedale ..............................33-7Cin. Mariemont ...........34-31 (2OT)

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Lisbon quarterback Zach Williams gets the play from headcoach Jim Tsilimos during the Blue Devils’ 1995 Division Vstate championship season.

“We had so many different ways wecould beat people. Everybody knew

their roles and didn’t complain.”RYAN BELANEY,

1995 LISBON LINEMAN


LEETONIA BEARS


Members of the 2015 Leetonia football team are (front, from left) manager Brett Weikart, Cameron Hitchcock, Jacob Hupp, Brady Shepard, ConnorMellinger, Seth Whittemore, Tanner Tullis, Brandon Smith, Lucas Hebron; (second row, from left) Michael Buffone, Joey Suggett, Devon Champney, DannyMcCool, Jake Henry, Gavin Liberty, Derek Bell, Adam Barkley; (third row, from left) Domanic Bosley, Tyler Hephner, Jake Wilson, Brandon Maltbie, IsaacStecker, Denny Cornman, Brandon Roessler, Douglas Rhodes; (fourth row, from left) Xavier Bernhagen, Jonathan Cress, Roman Ferry, Brock Simpson, AlexWaterbeck, Eric Vanhorn; (back, from left) coach Joe Fagnano, coach Joe Simon, coach George Clark, head coach Hadi Hadi and coach Scott Husk.

Leetonia heads in new directionClassificationDivision VII, Region 23

2014 Record1-9, including an 0-7 mark in the Inter-

Tri County League lower tier. The Bearshave lost 16 straight league games, eightstraight road games and 16 of their last17 games overall.

Head coachHadi Hadi enters his first season as a

head coach. He served three seasons asoffensive coordinator at YoungstownWilson and three seasons as an assistantat Georgia State University. He has beenLiberty’s head wrestling coach for fourseasons after being an assistant at Board-man, Hubbard and Austintown Fitch.

Assistant coachesJoe Simon, offensive coordinatorScott Husk, defensive coordinator, line-

backers, running backsGeorge Clarke, offensive line, defen-

sive line, special teamsJoe Fagnano, receivers, defensive

backsJustin Machamer, running back, inside

linebackers

Returning lettermenThirteen, including seven offensive

starters and six defensive starters.


Aug. 28 Fairport HardingSept. 4 at MathewsSept. 11 CollinwoodSept. 18 at Jackson-MiltonSept. 25 LowellvilleOct. 2 East PalestineOct. 9 WellsvilleOct. 16 at SouthernOct. 23 LisbonOct. 30 at Columbiana

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Basic offensive linemenMultiple formations.

Offensive outlook“A multiple-set offense with a well-bal-

anced attack concentrating on ball controland clock management,” Hadi said.The Bears were run down by the end of

the season last year, averaging 8.8 pointsin their nine losses.


Defensive outlook“We will have an aggressive attack-

style defense,” Hadi said.If the Bears can’t score more points, it

will put a lot of pressure on their defenseto keep them in games.

Returning offensive backsBrady Shepard (senior), Danny Mc-

Cool (junior), Tanner Tullis (senior), JakeHupp (senior).

Incoming offensive backsRoman Ferry (freshman).

Returning offensive endsNone.

Incoming offensive endsDevon Champney (junior), Joey Sug-

gett (junior).

Returning offensive linemenDerek Bell (junior), Michael Buffone

(junior), Seth Whittemore (senior), Con-nor Mellinger (senior), Brandon Smith(senior), Cameron Hitchcock (senior).

Incoming offensive linemenJake Henry (junior), Jake Wilson

(sophomore).

Returning defensive linemenConnor Mellinger (senior), Derek Bell

(junior), Jake Henry (junior), Seth Whit-temore (senior).

Returning linebackersBrady Shepard (senior), Jake Hupp (se-

nior), Tanner Tullis (senior).

Incoming linebackersIsaac Stecker (junior).

Returning defensive backsDanny McCool (junior), Joey Suggett

(junior).

Incoming defensive backsRoman Ferry (freshman), Brock Simp-

son (freshman), Johnathan Cress (fresh-man).

2014 Players honoredColton Gudat (graduated), second-team

2 Roman Ferry.......................5-8.......145 ....Fr.3 Douglas Rhodes .................5-7.......130 ....Jr.4 Brock Simpson....................5-7.......135 ....Fr.9 Isaac Stecker ......................6-3.......195 ....Jr.13 Alex Waterbeck.................5-6.......125 ....Fr.18 Brandon Maltbie................5-10.....170 ....Jr.20 Danny McCool ..................5-10.....145 ....Jr.21 Devon Champney .............6-1.......155 ....Jr.23 Domanic Bosley................5-8.......190 ....Fr.28 Brady Shepard..................5-11 .....215 ....Sr.31 Joey Suggett.....................6-0.......170 ....Jr.33 Denny Cornman................5-8.......163 ....Fr.36 Jake Hupp.........................6-0.......210 ....Sr.43 Brandon Roessler .............5-9.......146 ....Jr.44 Tanner Tullis......................5-9.......205 ....Sr.51 Cameron Hitchcock ..........6-1.......200 ....Fr.52 Connor Mellinger ..............5-11 .....215 ....Sr.

53 Adam Barkley....................6-3.......205 ....Jr.54 Cameron Hitchcock ..........6-1.......200 ....Sr.55 Michael Buffone ................5-11 .....205 ....Jr.57 Brandon Smith ..................5-10.....177 ....Sr.61 Derek Bell .........................5-11 .....325 ....Jr.63 Jake Henrey......................6-3.......240 ....Jr.65 Gavin Liberty.....................6-2.......210 ....Jr.66 Xavier Bernhagen .............5-9.......175 ....Soph.67 Michael Garlough .............5-6.......178 ....Fr.71 Lucas Hebron ...................6-2.......245 ....Sr.23 Domanic Bosley................5-8.......190 ....Fr.75 Eric Vanhorn .....................5-6.......170 ....Fr.76 Jake Wilson ......................6-0.......260 ....Soph.77 Seth Whittemore ...............6-2.......220 ....Sr.85 Jonathan Cress.................5-8.......140 ....Fr.86 Tyler Hephner ...................5-9.......160 ....Soph.

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LEETONIA,Continued from Page 18A

All-Area.

2014 LeadersRushing — Colton Gudat (graduated)

549 yards and three touchdowns on 107carries (5.1).Passing — Drew Turney (graduated)

completed 41 of 107 passes (38 percent)for 456 yards and four touchdowns.

2015 OutlookThe Bears, whose last couple of seasons

were derailed due to injuries, haven’t hada winning season since 2008. They enterthe season with 24 players in grades 10-

12 on the roster, meaning the Bears willhave a number of two-way players.“We’re going to take a positive outlook

and try to be aggressive,” Hadi said.“We’ve had some guys coming back thathave been out and haven’t played. We’regoing to be competitive, but it mostly de-pends on the coaches’ planning.“We are about even on offense and de-

fense with the offense a little bit ahead.We had a scrimmage against Unitedwhere we did well with the running gamegetting 175 yards rushing and about 110yards in the first 10 plays of a controlledscrimmage. So, it’s starting to come to-gether.”

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M20 • Morning Journal • High School Football 2015 • Section I • Thursday, August 27, 2015

LISBON BLUE DEVILS


Members of the 2015 Lisbon football team are (front, from left) Frankie Morrell, Austin Rutecki, Jared White, Josh Craig, Cody Freeland, Josh Liberati, JaretEverett, Alex Barnes; (second row, from left) Bailey McCullough, Colin Sweeney, Danny Schultz, Austin Davis, Nate Cook, Tyler Howe, Jason Thompson,David Toot, Jake Liberati; (third row, from left) Seth Marriner, Zander Llewellyn, Dougie Minor, Dakota Robinson, Cameron Summers, Seth Davis, DamienHawkins, Derrick Joy, Seth Stokes, Cade Zimmermann, Justin Larkins, Justus Rosenbach; (fourth row, from left) Justin Sweeney, Logan Bell, Cameron Smith,Michael Stover, Seth Donaldson, Bergan Weyand, Tyler Reynolds, Sean Preston, Brice Blackburn, Trevor Johnson and Noah Yanges; (back, from left) coachCharles Bell, coach Kyle Bing, coach Bill Meek, coach Joe Rankin, coach Mike Butream, head coach Jim Tsilimos, coach Rich Joy, coach Tom Thayer, coach JoeChuck, coach Steve Tsilimos and coach Joe Wilson.

Blue Devils are loaded and readyClassificationDivision VI, Region 19


Tri County League upper tier. It was Lis-bon’s first winning season since 2005.

The Blue Devils lost to three seven-winteams (South Range, United, Springfield).

Head coachJim Tsilimos enters his fifth consecu-

tive season and 23rd overall as Lisbon’shead coach. He was 110-79 at Lisbonfrom 1990-2007, including five Tri-County League titles, five state playoffappearances and the 1995 Division Vstate championship, and 13-27 from2011-14. He has a career head coachingrecord of 148-131, including three yearsat Wilmington and two years at BenjaminLogan.

Assistant coachesBill Meek, offensive coordinator, of-

fensive line, linebackersKyle Bing, offensive coordinator, quar-

terbacks, defensive backsCharles Bell, offensive line, defensive

lineDavid Rankin, defensive coordinator,

linebackers, running backsRich Joy, wide receivers, defensive

backsTom Thayer, offensive line, lineback-

ersJoe Wilson, running backs, defensive

lineTodd Brammer, offensive line, line-

backersMike Butream, assistantJoey Chuck, wide receivers, lineback-

ersSteve Tsilimos, quarterbacks, defensive

backs

Returning lettermenNinteen, including nine starters on of-

fense and nine starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationI formation.

Offensive outlookThe Blue Devils return fourth-year

starting quarterback Josh Liberati, 1,000-yard rusher Jason Thompson and theskilled players who accounted for all ofthe Blue Devils’ 3,783 total yards lastseason.“We must be able to run our power

plays plus be able to spread teams out,”Tsilimos said. “Throw when we want tothrow.”


Defensive outlook“We want to be physical,” Tsilimos

said.The Blue Devils gave up an average of

17.1 points in their seven wins last sea-


Aug. 29 vs. Tusky Centralat Dover Crater Stadium

Sept. 4 Mineral RidgeSept. 11 at UnitedSept. 18 East PalestineSept. 25 at South RangeOct. 2 WellsvilleOct. 9 SouthernOct. 16 at ColumbianaOct. 23 at LeetoniaOct. 30 Crestview

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Returning to lead the Lisbon offense are (from left) running back Austin Davis, tackle Josh Craig and quarterback Josh Liberati, all seniors.


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Returning offensive backsJosh Liberati (senior quarterback),

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Incoming offensive backsCameron Summers (sophomore full-

back), Logan Bell (freshman quarter-back), Cameron Smith (freshmantailback).

Returning offensive endsAustin Rutecki (senior receiver), Jared

White (senior receiver), Colin Sweeney(junior receiver), Cody Freeland (seniortight end), David Toot (junior receiver),Seth Stokes (sophomore receiver).

Incoming offensive endsSeth Davis (junior tight end-wide re-

ceiver), Cameron Summers (sophomoretight end), Justin Sweeney (freshmanwide receiver), Brice Blackburn (fresh-

man tight end), Dakota Robinson (sopho-more wide receiver).

Returning offensive linemenAlex Barnes (tackle), Josh Craig (se-

nior tackle), Jake Liberati (junior guard),Nate Cook (guard), Jarret Everett (seniorguard), Bailey McCullough (junior cen-ter).

Incoming offensive linemenDamien Hawkins (junior), Justin

Larkins (sophomore), Tyler Howe (se-nior), Seth Marriner (sophomore), SethDonaldson (freshman).

Returning defensive linemenAlex Barnes (senior), Jake Liberati (ju-

nior), Bailey McCullough (junior), JoshCraig (senior), Jared Everett (senior),Austin Davis (senior), Nate Cook (se-nior).

Incoming defensive linemenTyler Howe (senior), Justin Larkins

(sophomore), Seth Marriner (senior), SethDonaldson (freshman).

Returning linebackersFrankie Morrell (senior), Austin

Rutecki (senior), Josh Liberati (senior),Danny Shultz (senior), Jared White (se-nior).

Incoming linebackersCameron Summers (sophomore),

Damien Hawkins (junior), Michael Stover(freshman), Sean Preston (freshman),Brice Blackburn (freshman).

Returning defensive backsJason Thompson (junior), Colin

Sweeney (junior), Seth Davis (junior),Cody Freeland (senior), Dougie Minorsophomore), Seth Stokes (sophomore),David Toot (junior).

Incoming defensive backsJustin Rosenbach (sophomore), Dakota

Robinson (sophomore), Justin Sweeney(freshman).

2014 Players honoredDanny Donohue (graduated), special

mention Division VI All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.

Austin Rutecki, first-team All-Area.Josh Liberati, first-team All-Area.Frankie Morrell, second-team All-

Area.

2014 LeadersRushing — Jason Thompson, 1,023

yards and 11 touchdowns on 136 carries(7.5); Austin Davis, 406 yards and seventouchdowns on 84 carries (4.8); FrankieMorrell, 313 yards and eight touchdownson carries (4.3); Danny Shultz, 268 yardsand three touchdowns on 46 carries (5.8);Josh Liberati, 264 yards and four touch-downs on 70 carries (3.8).Passing— Josh Liberati completed 91

of 157 passes (58 percent) for 1,461yards and 13 touchdowns.Receiving — Jared White, 26 catches

for 445 yards (17.1) and four touch-downs; Josh Craig, 24 catches for 248yards (10.3) and three touchdowns; ColinSweeney, 17 catches for 380 yards(22.4) and one touchdown; Frankie Mor-rell, 13 catches for 170 yards (13.1) andtwo touchdowns; Jason Thompson, sevencatches for 196 yards (28.0) and twotouchdowns.

BLUE DEVILS,Continued from Page 20A

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Tackles — Frankie Morrell 102; JoshLiberati 78; Austin Rutecki 77; JoshCraig 70.

Interceptions — Austin Rutecki 5;Colin Sweeney 4.

2015 OutlookThis is the season the Blue Devils have

been building for.“Goal for 2015 is to improve on our 7-

3 record and compete for a middle tiertitle,” Tsilimos said.

Not only are the Blue Devils favored tocapture their first league title since 1999,they could be the best team in the area.

Lisbon features seven three-year letter-

men and nine two-year lettermen.“Sixteen offensive players and 15 de-

fensive players are back who started sometime during the 2014 season,” Tsilimossaid. “This year can be a breakout year forthe Blue Devils if we can keep improvingweek by week. Experience will not be theconcern, but staying focused for 10weeks will be a key for success.”

Lisbon won seven games last season,matching their total wins the previous sixseasons.

“Our seniors have done an outstandingjob leading the team in the offseason,”Tsilimos said. “Their next challenge willbe to lead the next four months. Also, wemust stay healthy and develop backups.”


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2 Frankie Morrell..................5-11 .....240 ....Sr.4 Zander Llewellyn...............5-8.......135 ....Soph.5 Logan Bell.........................5-8.......140 ....Fr.7 Danny Shultz ....................5-10.....170 ....Sr.8 Seth Stokes ......................5-11 .....160 ....Soph.9 Justus Rosenbach ............6-1.......170 ....Soph.11 Austin Rutecki ...................6-4.......210 ....Sr.14 David Toot.........................5-10.....155 ....Jr.19 Michael Stover ..................5-9.......145 ....Fr.20 Brice Blackburn.................6-0.......185 ....Fr.22 Jared White.......................6-3.......200 ....Sr.23 Dougie Minor ....................5-9.......175 ....Soph.24 Justin Sweeney.................5-9.......145 ....Fr.25 Colin Sweeney..................5-10.....155 ....Jr.33 Jason Thompson ..............5-10.....165 ....Jr.41 Cade Zimmerman.............5-9.......145 ....Soph.42 Cameron Summers...........5-10.....175 ....Soph.48 Cameron Smith.................6-0.......185 ....Fr.49 Austin Davis ......................5-7.......170 ....Sr.50 Trevor Johnson .................6-0.......210 ....Fr.

52 Sean Preston ....................5-8.......155 ....Fr.53 Noah Yanges ....................5-6.......200 ....Fr.55 Seth Donaldson ................6-2.......215 ....Fr.57 Nate Cook.........................5-10.....195 ....Sr.58 Damien Hawkins...............5-10.....175 ....Jr.61 Cody Rose ........................6-1.......200 ....Fr.62 Bergan Weyand ................6-1.......195 ....Fr.63 Josh Craig.........................6-4.......240 ....Jr.65 Bailey McCullough ............6-1.......235 ....Jr.66 Jake Liberati .....................6-1.......295 ....Jr.67 Justin Larkins....................5-9.......205 ....Soph.68 Alex Barnes.......................5-10.....250 ....Sr.70 Jaret Everett .....................6-1.......220 ....Sr.71 Tyler Reynolds ..................5-6.......190 ....Fr.73 Tyler Howe........................5-10.....235 ....Sr.75 Seth Marriner ....................5-9.......200 ....Soph.79 Derrick Joy........................6-3.......325 ....Jr.80 Cody Freeland ..................6-0.......180 ....Sr.82 Dakota Robinson ..............5-8.......145 ....Soph.85 Seth Davis ........................6-3.......180 ....Jr.

Lisbon Blue Devils

BLUE DEVILS,Continued from Page 23A

Lisbon junior running back Jason Thompson

The Blue Devilsreturn fourth-year startingquarterbackJosh Liberati,1,000-yardrusher JasonThompson andthe skilledplayers whoaccounted forall of the BlueDevils’ 3,783total yards last

season.

going to let us lose. Youcouldn’t tell that the gamewas on the line because hewas so calm.”Lisbon backup line-

backer Barry Long inter-cepted Todd Duwe on thefirst overtime possessionand Powell busted into theend zone from 2 yards outto give the Blue Devils acritical win.“Barry Long’s intercep-

tion was a great example ofour depth,” Tsilimos said.“It seemed like we hadsomebody new step upevery week.”

Defensive standThe other TCL landmine

Lisbon had to sidestep wasEast Palestine.The Bulldogs came to

War Memorial Stadium inweek eight in a second-place tie with Crestview,one game back of Lisbon.Heavy rains turned the

field into a quagmire andrendered both offensesuseless. With East Pales-tine clinging to a 3-2 sec-ond half lead and sustaineddrives at a premium, itwould be up to the BlueDevils defense.

With 4:05 left in thethird quarter Bulldogsquarterback AnthonyHogue dropped back topass. He was swarmed im-mediately by Mike Trayand Ed Shuman and flungthe ball up in desperation.Right there waiting for it

was Belaney, who rumbled25 yards for his only ca-reer touchdown, giving theBlue Devils a lead theywouldn’t relinquish.“What can I say, I was in

the right place at the righttime,” Belaney said. “Theother guys did a great jobof applying pressure andforcing a bad throw.”After sidestepping

Steubenville Catholic Cen-tral, 21-12, in the firstround, the Blue Devils ran

up against WoodsfieldMonroe Central in a re-gional final matchup at St.Clairsville High School.

Fourth-and-25The Seminoles,the best

team Lisbon had faced upto that point, were led by apair of 1,000-yard rushersin Luke Schumacher (whowent on to be a startinglinebacker at YoungstownState University standout)and Dustin Robinson.“They would have had a

great chance to win thestate title if they beat us,”Tsilimos said.Heavy rain during the

day turned the field into amud pit. The rain gave wayto snow showers as the

temperature plunged intothe 20s at gametime. Theturf was in such bad shapethat straw had to be appliedto prevent further damage.“It was the worst field

I’ve ever played on,”Williams said.“A lot of people could-

n’t believe we had a play-off game on such a badfield, but each team had todeal with it,” Tsilimossaid.The Seminoles asserted

control in the second halfand led 14-9 when theBlue Devils took posses-sion halfway through thefourth quarter.After shooting them-

selves in the foot with mul-tiple penalties, Lisbonfaced a fourth-and-25

from their own 41 with6:42 left.“There was some dis-

cussion whether we shouldgo for it or punt,” Williamssaid. “The players allwanted to go for it, weknew we had a play thatwould work.”The Blue Devils sur-

prised the Seminoles byhaving tight end ToddSinsley run a wheel route.Sinsley popped open andWilliams hit him with aperfect throw to extend thedrive.A few minutes later,

Williams worked his

fourth down magic again,hitting Steve Rodgers on aslant route on fourth-and-7at the 14. Two plays later,Powell plowed into the endzone from two yards out,giving Lisbon a 17-14lead with two minutes left.Monroe Central didn’tthreaten on its final drive.“With Zach we never

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overwhelming realizingwe were about to win.”

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Morning Journal/Bill Dragomir

Members of the 2015 Sebring football team are (front, from left) Trevor Byers, Holden Bennett, Joshua Hammond, Nate Martin, Dante Zeruch, Jake Fuller-ton, Brandon French, Trevor Berlin; (second row, from left) coach Ward Smith, coach Brandon French, Rob Rouse, Colton Brown, Jacob Hunter, coach JoshVenables, Tristen Weekly, Seth Hamby, Dalton Smith, Zach Thomas, head coach Scott Springer and coach Bob Dierx.

Trojans small in numbers, not heartClassificationDivision VII, Region 23


Tri County League lower tier. It was theTrojans’ most wins since their last win-

ning season in 1992. The Trojans havelost 20 of the their last 23 league games.

Head coachScott Springer enters his fifth season as

head coach with a record of 12-28. Hewas the defensive coordinator at Sebringfor two years after being an assistant atAlliance for eight years.

Assistant coachesWade Smith, offensive line, defensive

lineT.J. Yost, offensive line, defensive lineBrandon French, offensive coordinator,

quarterbacks, linebackersJosh Venables, wide receivers, defen-

sive backs, special teamsRobert Bierx, wide receivers, defensive

backs

Returning lettermenSeven, including six starters on offense

and starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationSpread offense

Offensive outlookWith our low numbers, we have stay as

healthy as possible. We will try to spreadout opposing defenses with short to mid-range passes and run some option.

Basic defensive formation4-3 or 4-4.

Defensive outlookThe Trojans were fourth in the area in

scoring defense (22.1) last season, whichexplains their success.

We’re not real big, so the key is toswarm to the ball , but not overpursue. Weneed to create turnovers. We are fast andaggressive, but inexperienced.

Returning offensive backsJarod Hunter (running back), Nate

Martin (junior running back), Rob Rouse(junior running back).

Incoming offensive backsHolden Bennett (sophomore tailback),

JoshZmuda (senior), ColtonBrown (junior).

Returning offensive endsJosh Zmuda (senior).

Incoming offensive endsColton Brown (junior), Trevor Byers

2015 SCHEDU L EAll games start at 7 p.m.

Aug. 28 at WindhamSept. 4 SouthingtonSept. 11 at TorontoSept. 18 ColumbianaSept. 25 at East PalestineOct. 2 at Mineral RidgeOct. 9 Jackson-MiltonOct. 16 LowellvilleOct. 23 at McDonaldOct. 30 at Western Reserve

See TROJANS, Page 29A

(senior), Jake Fullerton (freshman),Holden Bennett (sophomore), DanteSeruch (junior), Brandon French (sopho-more).

Returning offensive linemenZach Thomas (sophomore), Dalton

Smith (junior), Tristen Weekly (junior).

Incoming offensive linemenAshton Shuman (sophomore).

Returning defensive linemenTristen Weekly (junior tackle), Zach

Thomas (sophomore end).

Incoming defensive linemenDalton Smith (junior noseguard),

Austin Shuman (sophomore tackle),Colton Brown (junior end).

Returning linebackersNate Martin (junior outside), Seth

Hamby (senior outside), Jarod Hunter (ju-nior inside).

Incoming linebackersHolden Bennett (sophomore).

Returning defensive backsJosh Zmuda (senior), Rob Rouse (ju-

nior).

Incoming defensive backsHolden Bennett (sophomore), Jake

Fullerton (freshman), Trevor Byers (se-nior), Dante Seruch (junior), BrandonFrench (sophomore).

2014 Players honoredCody Dennis (graduated) third-team

Division VII All-Ohio and second-teamAll-AreaNick Rine (graduated), special mention

Division VII All-Ohio and second-teamAll-Area.Nate Martin, special mention Division

VII All-Ohio.Chris Clemens (graduated), second-

team All-Area.

2014 LeadersRushing — Nate Martin, 946 yards

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30 Dante Seruch....................5-8.......145 ....Jr.32 Seth Hamby ......................6-1.......165 ....Sr.52 Gavin Lippely ....................6-1.......180 ....Fr.53 Christian Phillips ...............5-7.......180 ....Jr.55 Tristen Weekly ..................6-3.......280 ....Jr.60 Zach Thomas....................5-11 .....235 ....Soph.62 Trevor Berlin .....................5-10.....170 ....Jr.70 Josh Hammond.................5-7.......195 ....Fr.71 Dalton Smith ....................5-10.....215 ....Jr.77 Ashton Shuman ...............6-3.......305 ....Soph.

Sebring TrojansTROJANS,Continued from Page 28A

(8.8); Nick Rine (graduated) 280 yards and five touch-downs on 56 carries (5.0); Rob Rouse, 197 yards andthree touchdowns on 17 carries (11.6).Passing—Ty Breedlove (graduated) completed 22 of

83 passes (27 percent) for 290 yards and one touch-down.Receiving —Rob Rouse, 14 catches for 267 yards

(19.1) and one touchdown.Tackles — Nick Rine (graduated) 78.

2015 OutlookComing off a 5-5 season — their best in 22 years —

the numbers are working against the Trojans.

See STORY, Page 3B


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Team Record Pct.1. South Range .........................................119-30 .7992. Crestview ..............................................115-34 .7723. Columbiana...........................................100-48 .6764. Springfield ...............................................87-63 .5805. Leetonia ..................................................79-70 .5306. West Branch ........................................78-71-1 .5237. United .....................................................79-71 .5277. Beaver Local ...........................................78-72 .5209. Wellsville .................................................75-75 .500

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LEETONIA — The Leetonia Bearsfootball program has had just three headcoaches since 1976 through last seasonwhich were Artie Altomare, Paul Cusick,and Matt Altomare. Hadi Hadi steps in tohis first season at the helm with the task oftrying to improve on last season’s 1-9record.

“The community is very welcomingand the kids are very excited and buyinginto what we’re doing here,” Hadi said.“We have done a reimaging and restruc-turing of the program giving it a spark thatwas needed.”

He stated what he would like to see inthe future for the Bears.

“We changed the helmets and uniformsand now we want to keep moving forwardand have a program that’s consistent,”Hadi said. It’s about keeping the kids in-volved in an exciting atmosphere and alsogetting the community involved.”

Hadi has 13 returning lettermen to helphim.

“He’s working us hard,” Leetonia sen-ior lineman Connor Mellinger said.“There’s a lot of new things to learn.”

Hadi has a lot of coaching experiencewith 25 years as a wrestling coach, thelast five at Liberty High School.

He laid out a four step plan for an allaround development of his players.

“The first thing we have to realize isthat these kids are students first and ath-letes second, not the other way around, “Hadi said. “So, the first goal is to makethem a better individual and member ofthe community. Secondly, we try to makethem better students in the classroom. Tothat end we have established a study table.After that we work on them becomingbetter general athletes by using fitnesstesting and then they can become betterfootball players on the field. Putting thatprogram in place will allow us to be suc-cessful in regards to winning.”

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ClassificationDivision V, Region 15

2014 Record7-3, including a share of the Inter-

Tri County League upper tier titlewith a 5-2 mark. The Raiders for-feited a 49-7 win over East Palestineafter using an ineligible transferplayer. South Range won its last fourgame after that.

Head coachDan Yeagley enters his 21st sea-

son as head coach with a record of170-56, including 13 state playoffappearances and 10 league titles.

Assistant coachesWayne Allegretto, quarterbacks,

defensive backsDon Allen, tight ends, defensive

backsJoe Brooks, offensive line, defen-

sive line

Bart Dockry, offensive line, insidelinebackersKen Gabriel, offensive line, de-

fensive lineNick Haught, split ends, defensive

backsDavid Rach, split ends, outside

linebackersEd Rankin, offensive line, defen-

sive lineNed Rudloff, offensive line, de-

fensive lineCharlie Lengyel, receivers, line-

backers

Returning lettermenTwenty-two, including three

starters on offense and nine starterson defense.


SOUTH RANGE RAIDERS

Special to the Journal/Gary Leininger

Members of the 2015 South Range football team are (front, from left) Devan Cool, Brandon Standley, Jake Plunkett, Tyler Patterson, Sean Hennessey,Mario Buzzacco, Deven Fickes, Ryan Sympson, Mitch Dolak, Pierce Baird; (second row, from left) head coach Dan Yeagley, manager Dan Creed, David Pec-chia, Joey Ickes, Nick Habeth, Christian Maust, Nick Stanton, Greg Dunham, JR Renforth, Blake Sitch, Ben Rivera, coach Ed Rankin; (third row, from left)coach Wayne Allegretto, Nathan Daniszewski, Austin Kely, Ray Janecko, Brendan Miller, Brennan Toy, Trent Harrold, A.J. Baytos, Peyton Remish, Levi Taylor,Jordan Lowery; (fourth row, from left) Mike Schneider, Darian Smith, Aniello Buzzacco, Taymer Graham, Ethan Dominguez, Hunter Solvesky, Josh Stear, Bri-an Robinson; (back, from left) coach Bart Dockry, coach Nick Haught, trainer Kara Noble, Chris Herubin, Matt Brooks, Seth Morrow, Alec Ballentine, TylerDolak, coach Don Allen, coach David Rach and coach Joe Brooks.


Aug. 29 at Warren JFKSept. 4 CampbellSept. 11 at Western ReserveSept. 18 at Mineral RidgeSept. 25 LisbonOct. 2 SpringfieldOct. 9 at UnitedOct. 16 at CrestviewOct. 23 SouthernOct. 30 East Palestine

Raiders back for more

See RAIDERS, Page 33A

Basic offensive linemenPistol Wing-T.

Offensive outlook“The season the Raiders have a lot of

holes to fill on offense with only three re-turning starters,” Yeagley said. “TheRaiders have to replace key offensive skillpersonnel from last year and all but oneoffensive lineman.”The Raiders lost their entire starting

backfield, including Ohio Division VI Of-fensive Player of the Year Joe Alessi.“Offensively, the Raiders need to play

as a team and execute every play properlyto be successful,” Yeagley said. “With somuch inexperience offensively, the scrim-mages will be very important.”

Basic defensive formation50.

Defensive outlookThe Raiders return most of their de-

fense, which held opponents to 28 pointsor less in nine games last season.“Unlike the offensive side, the Raiders

return nine starters on defense,” Yeagleysaid. “The defense needs to play wellevery week for our team to be successfuland will be tested early with a very toughnon-league schedule.”

Returning offensive backsNone.

Incoming offensive backsDeven Fickes (senior quarterback),

Aniello Buzzacco (sophomore quarter-back), Seth Morrow (junior quarterback),J.R. Renforth (senior running back),Ethan Dominquez (junior running back),Nathan Daniszewski (junior runningback), David Pecchia (junior runningback).

Returning offensive endsGreg Dunham (senior receiver), Nick

Stanton (senior receiver).

Incoming offensive endsAustin Kelly (receiver), Taymer Gra-

ham (junior receiver), Mitch Dolak (se-nior tight end), Sean Hennessey (senior

receiver), Blake Sitch (junior receiver).

Returning offensive linemenRyan Sympson (senior).

Incoming offensive linemenPierce Baird (senior), Mario Buzzacco

(senior), Tyler Patterson (senior), JakePlunkett (senior), Brandon Standley (se-nior), Chris Herubin (junior), Ray Ja-necko (junior).

Returning defensive linemenMario Buzzacco (senior), Pierce Baird

(senior), Nathan Daniszewski (junior).

Incoming defensive linemenRay Janecko (junior), Mitch Dolak (se-

nior), Sean Hennessey (senior), Tyler Pat-terson (senior), Jake Plunkett (senior),Brandon Standley (senior), Ryan Symp-son (junior), Chris Herubin (junior).

Returning linebackersJ.R. Renforth (senior), Taymer Graham

(junior), Peyton Remish (sophomore).

Incoming linebackersDeven Fickes (senior), Blake Sitch (ju-

nior).

Returning defensive backsGreg Dunham (senior), Nick Stanton

(senior), Ethan Dominquez (junior).

Incoming defensive backsAustin Kelly (sophomore), David Pec-

chia (junior).

2014 Players honoredJoe Alessi (graduated), Ohio Division

VI Offen-sive Playerof the Yearand Morn-ing JournalA l l - A r e aPlayer of theYear.D e r e k

F i c k e s(graduated),special men-tion Divi-

sion VI All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.Greg Dunham, special mention Divi-

sion VI All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.Jonah Wilson (graduated), first-team

All-Area.

2014 LeadersRushing — Joe Alessi (graduated), a

school-record 2,507 yards and 38 touch-downs on 195 carries (12.9).; David Mc-Cabe (graduated), 234 yards and fivetouchdowns on 36 carries (6.5); RyanMiller (graduated) 171 yards and fourtouchdowns on 171 carries (4.6).Passing — Ryan Miller (graduated)

completed 61 of 114 passes (53.5 per-cent) for 1,075 yards and 10 touchdowns.Receiving — Greg Dunham, 26

catches for 625 yards (24.0) and seventouchdowns; Nick Stanton, 12 catches for123 yards (10.3) and one touchdown.Scoring— Joe Alessi (graduated) 228

points, Jonah Wilson (graduated) 64,Greg Dunham 48, David McCabe (grad-

uated) 42.Tackles— Taymer Graham 62 1/2, JR

Renforth 53 1/2, David McCabe (gradu-ated) 51 1/2.Interceptions — Nick Stanton 3.

2015 OutlookAll South Range does is win. The

Raiders have won at least seven games in14 of the last 16 seasons.“Throughout the 2014 season, we

played a lot of different players,” Yeagleysaid. “The 2014 seniors showed greatleadership and taught the younger classeswhat it takes to be successful. Eventhough we played a lot of players, theRaiders still have to mature quickly thisseason because of a very tough non-l e a g u es c h e d u l eand a verys t r o n gleague.”


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36 Trent Harrold.....................5-7.......165 ....Fr.42 Mitch Dolak .......................6-4.......230 ....Sr.43 Nathan Millison .................6-0.......140 ....Fr.44 Peyton Remish .................5-10.....185 ....Soph.50 Brandon Standley .............6-2.......280 ....Sr.51 Mario Buzzacco ................6-1.......210 ....Sr.52 Levi Taylor.........................5-7.......200 ....Soph.53 Chris Grahovic ..................5-5.......140 ....Fr.55 Christian Maust.................5-7.......180 ....Fr.56 Matt Brooks.......................6-0.......225 ....Soph.58 Jordan Lowery ..................5-10.....205 ....Fr.59 Ray Janecko .....................5-8.......175 ....Jr.62 Pierce Baird ......................6-2.......245 ....Sr.64 Tyler Patterson..................5-11 .....240 ....Sr.65 Ryan Sympson .................6-1.......250 ....Sr.67 Mike Schneider .................6-0.......175 ....Fr.68 Tyler Dolak........................6-1.......240 ....Fr.70 Jake Plunkett ....................6-0.......220 ....Sr.71 Chris Herubin....................6-0.......205 ....Jr.78 Brian Robinson .................5-8.......190 ....Soph.85 Blake Sitch........................5-9.......165 ....Jr.87 Sean Hennessey ..............6-2.......200 ....Sr.

South Range RaidersRAIDERS,Continued from Page 32A


SOUTHERN LOCAL INDIANS

Morning Journal/Joe Catullo

Members of the 2015 Southern Local football team are (front, from left) Alex Aderhold, Joe Sevek, Jesse McClurg,Gabe Richards, Jake Campbell, Alex Smith, Taylor Ballard; (second row, from left) Anthony Abraham, AnthonyVaughn, Jesse Harris, Joe Gibson, Nathan Rigby, Robert Frank, L.J. Baldwin, Austin Frischkorn; (third row, from left)Dominic Pugliano, Alec Smallridge, Paxton Cataldo, Devon Little, Jimmy Knepper, Joe Dickson, Zack Almy; (fourthrow, from left) Dakota Wetzel, Trevor McCaffrey, Chris Short, Ian Smith, Brady Kellogg, Brendon Sullivan, BlakeBranham; (back, from left) coach Brian Spahlinger, coach Bill Croxall, coach Dennis Bowers, head coach RichWright, coach Eric Nejus and coach Jim Malone. Not pictured are Kevin Dunning, Logan Westover and JonathanCogar.


Aug. 28 Paden CitySept. 4 Conotton ValleySept. 11 at MalvernSept. 18 UnitedSept. 25 at SpringfieldOct. 2 ColumbianaOct. 9 at LisbonOct. 16 LeetoniaOct. 23 at South RangeOct. 30 at Wellsville See page 34B for more on Southern Local football

ClassificationDivision VI, Region 19


Tri County League lower tier. The Indi-ans lost their last six games, scoring 24total points, and have dropped nine oftheir last 10 road games.

Head coachRich Wright enters his first season as

head coach. He has a career head coach-ing record of 99-73, including a 16-7record and two playoff appearance atWellsville from 2013-14 and a 83-66record and six playoff appearance atBeaver Local from 1998-2011.

Assistant coachesDennis Bowers, running backs, line-

backersRon Busby, wide receivers, secondaryJim Malone, offensive line, defensive

lineEric Nejus, offensive line, defensive

lineBrian Spallinger, quarterbacks, second-

aryBill Croxall, equipment

Returning lettermenFourteen, including five starters on of-

fense and six on defense.

Basic offensive formationWing-T.

Offensive outlookThe Indians scored seven points or less

in eight games last season.“It’s going to have to go through Gabe

(Richards) and Jesse (McClurg) and lookfor some options to open,” Wright said.“All of our backs catch the ball well. Idon’t know if we’re going to have enoughsize to overpower anyone, but we havesome speed.”

Basic defensive formation50.

Defensive outlookThe Indians must improve from last

season when they gave up at least 26points in each of their nine losses.“That’s where most of my experience

is,” Wright said. “We’re going to have tobe fundamentally sound and get to thefootball. (Joe) Gibson and (Jesse) Mc-Clurg are very good linebackers. The sec-ondary has some potential and we have alot of experience up front.”

Returning offensive backsGabe Richards (senior quarterback),

Jesse McClurg (senior fullback), DakotaWetzel (junior running back).

Incoming offensive backsPaxton Cataldo (sophomore wingback),

Taylor Ballard (senior fullback), JoeDickson (sophomore quarterback).

Returning offensive endsJoe Gibson (senior tight end), Chris

Short (junior split end).

Incoming offensive endsDominic Pugliano (sophomore split

end), Joe Sevek (senior tight end).

Returning offensive linemenZack Almy (junior).

Incoming offensive linemenDevon Little (junior tackle), Anthony

Abraham (sophomore center), AlecSmallridge (junior guard), Alex Smith

(senior tackle), Ian Smith (sophomoreguard), Nathan Rigby (senior guard).

Returning defensive linemenAlex Aderhold (senior end).

Incoming defensive linemenZack Almy (junior noseguard), Alex

Smith (senior end), Nathan Rigby (seniornoseguard), Joe Sevek (senior end), IanSmith (sophomore end).

Returning linebackersJesse McClurg (senior inside), Joe Gib-

son (senior outside), Paxton Cataldo(sophomore inside), Alec Smallridge jun-ior outside).

Incoming linebackersTaylor Ballard (senior outside), Joe

Dickson (sophomore outside), RobertFrank (sophomore inside).

Returning defensive backsGabe Richards (senior safety), Chris

Short (junior cornerback), Jesse Harris(junior cornerback), Dakota Wetzel (ju-nior safety).

Incoming defensive backsDominic Pugliano (sophomore corner-

back), Jake Campbell (senior safety),Logan Westover (freshman safety).

2014 LeadersRushing — Gabe Richards, 703 yards

and five touchdowns on 139 carries (5.1).Receiving — Gabe Richards, 21

catches for 275 yards (13.1); DakotaWetzel, 16 catches for 243 yards (15.2).Tackles — Jesse McClurg 131; Gabe

Richards 103;

2015 OutlookThe Indians are looking to Wright to

turn around a program that has won threeof its last 21 games.“The key is to stay healthy and get bet-

ter every week,” Wright said.There are 14 returning lettermen to

build around.The Indians expect to be chasing Lis-

bon in the new Inter-Tri County LeagueWhite Division.“It’s got to be Lisbon,” Wright said.

“Columbiana is going to be good withtheir quarterback. Wellsville has eightstarters back and has good numbers. I stilldon’t think anybody will get through un-beaten.”


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47 Joe Gibson........................6-2.......180 ....Sr.50 Anthony Abraham .............5-7.......260 ....Soph.51 Brendon Sullivan...............5-11 .....250 ....Soph.52 Alex Smith.........................5-9.......210 ....Sr.55 Alec Smallridge .................5-10.....200 ....Jr.61 Alex Aderhold....................6-0.......170 ....Sr.63 L.J. Baldwin ......................5-4.......180 ....Soph.64 Andrew Diegdio.................5-10.....225 ....Fr.65 Brady Kellogg ...................5-11 .....275 ....Soph.68 Devon Little.......................5-10.....200 ....Jr.71 Ian Smith...........................5-11 .....175 ....Soph.75 Nathan Rigby ....................6-2.......280 ....Sr.76 Blake Branham .................6-0.......210 ....Soph.79 Zack Almy .........................5-10.....250 ....Jr.82 Joe Sevek .........................6-2.......210 ....Sr.84 Jake Campbell ..................6-1.......145 ....Sr.

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SPRINGFIELD TIGERS


Members of the 2015 Springfield football team are (front, from left) Nino Esposito, Jordan Capouellez, Graham Mincher, John Lyda, Zack Fellows, DomWashburn, Chase Packard, Stevie Desmone, Hunter Troggio, Cody Allen, Austin Lawson; (second row, from left) Anthony Ugolini, Lindan Gardner, MaxSeymour, Zack Stouffer, Luke Snyder, Ryan Thompson, Tyler Miletta, DomMerilillo, Tim Chadwick, Austin Trebella; (third row, from left) JT Sandrock,Anthony Siciliano, Zach Renaldy, Zack Barber, Brannon Brungard, Frankie Centofanti, Jake Ford, Ryan DelSignore, John Socha; (fourth row, from left) ColeSmith, Daniel Polonus, Shane Eynon, Ryan Ohlin, Koby Fellows, Patrick Beight, BrandonWalters, Andy Lyda, Steven Cvetkovich, Chandler Kertesz; (back,from left) Anthony Stouffer, Austin Gebhart, Ben Chaszeyca, Gabe Barnard, Patrick Flara, Joey Santangelo, Russell Seymour, Ethan Nezbeth and Alex Morlan.

Tigers have a lot of holes to fillClassification

Division VI, Region 19

2014 Record7-4, including a share of the Inter-Tri

County League upper tier title with a 5-2mark. It was the Tigers’ first league titlesince 2000. They were 3-4 against teamswith winning records.

Head coachSean Guerriero enters his ninth season

as head coach with a record of 41-41 andtwo playoff appearances. He was an as-sistant at Girard for four years andGilmour Academy one year.

Assistant coachesAdam Slopek, defensive coordinator,

inside linebackers, offensive linePaul Butto, offensive-defensive linesBob Beam, wide receivers, defensive

backsJoe Antonucci, running backs, inside

linebackers

Bill Miller, wide receivers, outside line-backers

Ron Stallsmith, running backs, defen-sive line

Returning lettermenEleven, including three starters on of-

fense and four starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationPower Spread.


Aug. 28 at BrookfieldSept. 4 McDonaldSept. 11 at Cuyahoga HeightsSept. 18 at Western ReserveSept. 25 SouthernOct. 2 at South RangeOct. 9 ColumbianaOct. 16 at East PalestineOct. 23 CrestviewOct. 30 United

See TIGERS, Page 37A

Offensive outlookQuarterback Graham Mincher, who

passed for 1,205 yards last season, re-turns after leading the Tigers to at least 35points in seven of first nine games.“We have a returning QB who is com-

fortable with the offense,” Guerriero said.“We need some young guys to step up.”


Defensive outlookThe Tigers return four starters from a

defense that held opponents to 21 pointsor less in nine games last season.

Returning offensive backsGraham Mincher (senior quarterback).

Incoming offensive backsFrankie Centofanti (junior running

back), Joey Santangelo (running back).

Returning offensive endsNone.

Incoming offensive endsJake Ford (junior receiver-quarter-

back), Cody Allen (senior receiver),Ethan Nezbeth (junior reciever), BrandonWalters (sophomore), Zack Barber (juniorreceiver),

Returning offensive linemenRussell Seymour (ju-

nior), Zack Fellows (se-nior).

Incoming offensive linemenDom Washburn (senior), John Lyda

(senior), Ryan Thompson (sophomore).

Returning defensive linemenZack Fellows (senior).

Incoming defensive linemenDom Washburn (senior), Russell Sey-

mour (junior), Ryan DelSignore (junior),John Lyda (senior).

Returning linebackersHunter Troggio (senior inside).

Incoming linebackersAustin Lawson (senior inside), Joey

Santangelo (junior inside), Gabe Bernard(outside), Ethan Nezbeth (junior outside),Zack Barber (junior outside).

Returning defensive backsGraham Mincher (senior), Frank

Centofanti (junior).

Incoming defensive backsCody Allen (senior), Jake Ford (junior),

Brandon Walters (sophomore).

2014 LeadersRushing— Ryan Kohler (graduated)

1,667 yards and 29 touchdowns on 218carries (7.6); GrahamMincher, 425 yardsand eight touchdowns on 79 carries (5.4).Passing—Graham Mincher completed

96 of 139 passes (69.1 percent) for1,205 yards and 10 touchdowns.

2015 OutlookThe Tigers lost a talented senior class

of 14 players and have a lot of holes tofill.“We will be young this year, but are

looking to return to the top of the ITCLRed Division and playoffs again thisyear,” Guerriero said. “We will needsome guys to step up and fill the shoes oflast year’s seniors.“Right now our kids are coming to-

gether. We have a little bit of a learning

curve. With the seniors pushing theyounger kids, our team is progressing.”It should be a competitive season in the

new Inter-Tri County League White Di-vision.“Its a tossup,” Guerriero said. “I still

think South Range and Crestview will beup there. You hear different things ... Ihear EP is doing well and United is doingwell.”The Tigers will have time to get ready

for league play. “We’re going to be testedour first four games (Brookfield, Mc-Donald, Cuyahoga Heights, Western Re-serve),” Guerriero said.




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1 JT Sandrock......................5-6.......132 ....Fr.2 Brandon Walters ...............5-9.......150 ....Soph.3 Tyler Miletta ......................5-4.......133 ....Jr.4 Cody Allen.........................5-5.......122 ....Sr.5 Ryan Ohlin ........................5-10.....158 ....Soph.6 Nino Esposito....................5-5.......118.....Sr.7 Jake Ford..........................5-9.......151 ....Jr.8 Brannon Brungard ............5-11 .....161 ....Fr.9 Zack Barber ......................5-11 .....169 ....Jr.10 Graham Mincher ...............5-11 .....150 ....Sr.11 Frankie Centofanti.............5-9.......153 ....Jr.12 Jordan Capouellez............5-10.....160 ....Sr.14 Joey Santangelo ...............5-7.......185 ....Jr.15 Austin Trebella ..................5-5.......125 ....Soph.19 Ethan Nezbeth ..................5-10.....172 ....Jr.20 Daniel Polonus..................5-7.......158 ....Fr.21 Cole Smith ........................5-7.......132 ....Soph.22 Jarrett Sugar .....................5-7.......145 ....Soph.24 Zack Stouffer ....................5-7.......152 ....Fr.25 Luke Snyder......................5-6.......110.....Fr.30 Hunter Troggio ..................5-7.......172 ....Sr.32 Gabe Barnard ...................6-1.......189 ....Jr.33 Max Seymour....................5-8.......138 ....Fr.34 Koby Fellows ....................5-7.......145 ....Soph.40 Anthony Ugolini.................5-8.......177 ....Jr.

49 Ryan DelSignore...............5-9.......177 ....Jr.50 Alex Morlan .......................6-2.......220 ....Jr.51 Chandler Kertesz ..............5-11 .....201 ....Fr.52 Anthony Stouffer ...............5-7.......216 ....Soph.54 Dom Merlillo......................5-7.......218 ....Jr.55 John Socha.......................5-10.....230 ....Jr.58 Zach Renaldy....................5-7.......200 ....Jr.59 Andy Lyda .........................5-11 .....186 ....Fr.60 Nick Guillard .....................5-11 .....198 ....Fr.61 Austin Gebhart ..................5-10.....232 ....Jr.63 Chase Packard .................5-8.......232 ....Sr.64 Russell Seymour...............5-11 .....254 ....Jr.66 Tim Chadwick ...................5-6.......260 ....Soph.68 Ryan Thompson ...............5-9.......236 ....Soph.69 John Lyda .........................5-11 .....282 ....Sr.70 Zack Fellows.....................5-11 .....214 ....Sr.72 Ben Chaszeyca.................6-1.......208 ....Fr.73 Dyllan Jordan....................5-8.......175 ....Soph.75 Austin Lawson...................5-5.......205 ....Sr.77 Stevie Desmone ...............5-8.......193 ....Sr.78 Dom Washburn.................6-0.......243 ....Sr.79 Anthony Siciliano ..............5-7.......294 ....Soph.80 Patrick Flara......................6-5.......170 ....Jr.81 Steven Cvetkovich ............5-11 .....185 ....Soph.85 Lindan Gardner.................5-8.......143 ....Fr.

Springfield TigersTIGERS,Continued from Page 36A


UNITED GOLDEN EAGLES


Members of the 2015 United football team are (front, from left) Colton Bowen, Cade Wood, Jordan Bailey, Bryce Reiter, Tyler Powers, Colton Antram, JoshWelcome, Thomas Combs, Colton Graham, Jake Clark; (second row, from left) Zach House, Kyle Bailey, Tyler Humphrey, Josh Good, TJ Vint, Jake Blake, TobyRichmond, Brent Dustman, Ryan Skiba, Jared Delvichio, Andrew Dulak; (third row, from left) Anthony DiBaggio, Landon Baker, Zach Himes, Nathan Mikell,Gary Eichler, Corey Hawk, Kiel Jones, Brian Lippiatt, Nathan Pytash, Brady Leyman; (fourth row, from left) Austin Keshock, Jesse Gross, Colton Schneider,Parker Hydrick, Brendan Rose, Tyler Richmond, Ethan Antram, Gunner McIntosh, Kody Vint, Nick Rhodes, Nick Runkle; (back, from left) head coachMichael Demster, coach Jake Kilroy, coach Dan Kibler, coach Jordan Phillips and coach Ryan Wells.

Young Eagles are starting overClassification

Division VI, Region 19


Tri County League upper tier. The Eaglesadvanced to the state playoffs for the sec-ond time. They were 2-3 against teamsthat won at least seven games.

Head coachMichael Demster enters his first season

as a head coach. He was the defensive co-ordinator at Oak Glen in West Virginialast season after nine years in North Car-olina, including two years as defensivecoordinator at West Stanly.

Assistant coachesJordan Phillips, offensive coordinator,

running backs, outside linebackersRyan Wells, defensive coordinator, in-

side linebackers, wide receiversJake Kilroy, offensive line, defensive

ends, kickersDan Kibler, offensive line, defensive

tackles

Returning lettermenTen, including three starters on offense

and two starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationWing-T.


Aug. 28 MalvernSept. 4 at SalemSept. 11 LisbonSept. 18 at SouthernSept. 25 McDonaldOct. 2 at CrestviewOct. 9 South RangeOct. 16 at WellsvilleOct. 23 East PalestineOct. 30 at Springfield

See EAGLES, Page 39A

Offensive outlookThe Eagles lost their top seven linemen

that paved the way for a school-record3,082 yards rushing last season.“Offensively, if we are able to control

the line of scrimmage and run the footballeffectively, we will be successful,” Dem-ster said. “Although the offensive line isyoung, they are progressing nicely. Theywill need to gel and mature quickly thisseason.”Junior Colton Graham and sophomore

Nathan Mikell are battling for the quar-terback job. Whoever doesn’t get it, willget the ball in other ways.“We’ll find ways to get both of them

the ball,” Demster said.


Defensive outlookWhen the Eagles dig in defensively, the

can play with anyone on their schedule.They gave up an average of 14.7 pointsin their seven wins last season, but 40.0points in four losses.“We want to stop the run first and force

teams to throw the football out of neces-sity,” Demster said.

Returning offensive backsColton Antram (senior fullback), Tyler

Powers (senior halfback).

Incoming offensive backsColton Graham (junior quarterback-

running back), NathanMikell (sophomorequarterback-running back), Cade Wood(sophomore halfback), Colton Bowen (se-nior fullback-tight end), Tyler Humphrey(sophomore fullback-tight end).

Returning offensive endsJake Clark (wide receiver).

Incoming offensive endsJordan Bailey (senior wide receiver),

Josh Welcome (senior wide receiver).

Returning offensive linemenNone.

Incoming offensive linemenThomas Combs (senior), Bryce Reiter

(senior), Jake Blake (junior), Brent Dust-man (sophomore), Kyle Bailey (sopho-more), Toby Richmond (sophomore).

Returning defensive linemenNone.

Incoming defensive linemenThomas Combs (senior), Bryce Reiter

(senior), Jake Blake (junior), Brent Dust-man (sophomore), Kyle Bailey (sopho-more), Toby Richmond (sophomore), JoeMcCoy (junior).

Returning linebackersColton Antram (senior outside), Tyler

Powers (senior outside).

Incoming linebackersColton Bowen (junior inside),

Humphrey (inside), Josh Good (sopho-more inside).

Returning defensive backsNone.

Incoming defensive backsColton Graham (junior), Cade Wood

(sophomore), Nathan Mikell (sopho-more), Jake Clark (junior), Kyle Bailey(sophomore), Corey Hawk (sophomore).

2014 Players honoredLucas Cooper (graduated), Morning

Journal All-Area Lineman of the Yearand special mention Division V All-Ohio.Eric Blosser (graduated), special men-

tion Division V All-Ohio and first-teamAll-Area.Bryan Weyant (graduated), special

mention Division V All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.Roger Knizat (graduated), second-team

All-Area.Colton Antram, second-team All-Area.

2014 LeadersRushing— Caige Vincent (graduated)

1,135 yards yards and 10 touchdowns on214 carries (5.3); Tyler Powers, 702yards and 10 touchdowns on 85 carries(8.2); Colton Antram, 669 yards andseven touchdowns on 137 carries (5.0);


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United halfback Tyler Powers returnsafter piling up more than 900 all-purpose yards last season.


HANOVERTON —After coaching nine yearsin North Carolina and an-other in West Virginia,Michael Demster has re-turned to his home state tolead the United HighSchool football team.“Football is football.

Kids for the most part arethe same everywhere yougo,” Demster said. “Butthere is something thatmakes each unique. AtUnited, it is that blue-col-lar mentality. They love towin and have won in thepast. They know what ittakes.”Demster, a 1999 gradu-

ate of Fairless High Schoolsouth of Massillon, is in hisfirst season as a headcoach. It has been a learn-ing experience in the earlygoing.“Things have been fan-

tastic,” Demster said.“Being a head coach it’s allthe things that aren’t foot-ball you have to handle.

The things that aren’t theXs and Os ... the clericalaspect.”Demster was an assis-

tant at three North Carolinaschools and was defensivecoordinator at Oak Glen inNew Manchester, W.Va.,last season after his familymoved closer to home.He takes over for Mike

Ward, who stepped downas United’s winningestcoach with a 86-56 recordin two stints covering 14seasons.The Eagles are coming

off their fourth winningseason in five years andsecond playoff appearance,but were hit hard by gradu-ation. The Eagles lost theirtop seven linemen whopaved the way for aschool-record 3,082 yardsrushing last season.“Our weakness is our of-

fensive and defensive lineexperience,” Demster said.“We have talent there, it’sjust getting them to cometogether as a unit. That willbe a good forecast as tohow our season goes.

“It’s cliche because it’strue. If your offensive anddefensive lines are strug-gling, the team will be,too.”Senior two-way starters

Colton Antram and TylerPowers return, but thereare only four other seniorsand five juniors.“The other 33 are fresh-

men and sophomores,”Demster said. “They are atalented group. Theirbiggest weakness is a lackof experience on Fridaynights.”They will be thrown into

the mix out of necessityand a lot of the underclass-men will get a chance toprove themselves.“We’re going to have a

lot of guys who are con-tributing this year,” Dem-ster said. “Losing 12seniors, we have a lot ofholes to fill. We’re stillworking to where we wantto be. It’s never as good oras bad as it seems to be.”The Eagles open the sea-

son against Malvern andtop rivals Salem and Lis-

bon, which will be goodpreparation for the newInter-Tri County LeagueRed Division.“Living in East Palestine

I’m familiar with a lot ofthese schools,” Demstersaid. “It’s a tough 10weeks. There is not a weekyou can let up or it willbackfire on you.”Demster will try to pick

up his first win as a headcoach Friday againstMalvern.“Malvern was where I

got my first coaching jobever (in 2001),” Demstersaid. “I was a volunteerjunior high school coachfor Coach (Dave) Tucci.Two of my fraternitybrothers were coaching atMalvern. I started taggingalong. We had a real goodteam that year. We wentundefeated and had a lot offun.”Ironically, Tucci was re-

cently named interim headcoach as a last-second re-placement.“I thought it was ironic

we opened against them,”Demster said. “I’m sure hedoesn’t remember me. I’mlooking forward to reintro-ducing myself. That waswhere I got my feet wet.”


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Bryan Weyant (graduated)357 yards and one touch-down on 70 carries (5.1);Eric Blosser (graduated)135 yards and two touch-downs on 16 carries (8.4).Passing — Cody Dick-

ens (graduated) completed18 of 56 passses (32 per-cent) for 315 yards andfour touchdowns.Receiving — Braden

Davison (graduated) sevencatches for 60 yards(8.6)and one touchdow; EricBlosser (graduated) sevencatches for 155 yards(22.1) and two touch-downs; Tyler Powers, fivecatches for 108 yards(21.6) and one touch-down.Tackle — Bryan

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upperclassmen, but 33sophomores and freshmen.“Although we are young

in some areas, this is a tal-ented group,” Demstersaid. “We have had excel-lent senior leadership thusfar, and the kids are work-ing extremely hard. Our

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The Eagles have two re-turning weapons with thepower of Colton Antramand speed of Tyler Powers.“Colton Antram and

Tyler Powers are going tobe the backbone of the sea-son,” Demster said. “Theyhave been in the preseasonand we expect them tocontinue throughout theseason.”


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1 Zach Himes........................5-6.......125 ....Soph.2 Josh Welcome ..................5-10.....140 ....Sr.3 Jake Clark.........................6-1.......160 ....Jr.5 Tyler Powers .....................5-11 .....170 ....Sr.6 Nick Runkle.......................5-5.......110.....Fr.7 Jared Delvichio .................5-9.......190 ....Soph.8 Gunner McIntosh ..............5-10.....150 ....Fr.9 Ethan Antram....................5-10.....130 ....Fr.10 Parker Hydrick ..................5-9.......130 ....Fr.11 Colton Graham..................5-11 .....165 ....Jr.12 Nathan Mikell ....................5-8.......155 ....Soph.19 Nick Rhodes .....................5-4.......115.....Fr.20 Jordon Bailey ....................5-11 .....155 ....Sr.21 Corey Hawk ......................5-9.......150 ....Soph.22 Kiel Jones .........................5-8.......140 ....Soph.23 Drew Browne ....................5-10.....150 ....Soph.32 Cade Wood.......................5-8.......170 ....Soph.33 Tyler Humphrey ................6-1.......185 ....Soph.40 Colton Antram...................6-0.......215 ....Sr.42 Brendan Rose...................5-10.....150 ....Fr.45 Colton Bowen ...................5-10.....185 ....Jr.48 Zach House ......................5-10.....130 ....Soph.

50 Brian Lippiatt.....................5-6.......175 ....Soph.52 Jake Blake ........................5-10.....230 ....Jr.53 Ryan Skiba .......................5-11 .....165 ....Soph.54 Andrew Dulak....................5-10.....185 ....Soph.55 Josh Good ........................5-10.....175 ....Soph.57 Gary Eichler ......................5-9.......155 ....Soph.58 Joe McCoy........................5-8.......240 ....Jr.62 Kyle Bailey ........................5-11 .....200 ....Soph.64 Bryce Reiter ......................5-10.....185 ....Sr.65 Brent Dustman..................6-1.......250 ....Soph.68 Tyler Richmond.................5-11 .....155 ....Fr.70 Toby Richmond .................6-1.......235 ....Soph.71 Nathan Pytash ..................6-1.......240 ....Fr.72 Brady Leyman...................5-11 .....170 ....Fr.73 Colton Schneider ..............5-8.......165 ....Fr.74 Thomas Combs ................6-3.......275 ....Sr.75 Kody Vint ..........................5-5.......140 ....Fr.76 Chad Rose........................5-11 .....240 ....Soph.77 Anthony DiBaggio .............5-11 .....175 ....Fr.78 Jesse Gross......................5-5.......235 ....Fr.81 Landon Baker ...................6-1.......135 ....Fr.88 Austen Keshock ................5-4.......90 ......Fr.

United Golden EaglesMorning Journal/Patti Schaeffer

The United High School football stadium, shown in November, was built in1966. Before that, the Eagles played their games on the current practicefield, shown on the right.


WELLSVILLE TIGERS


Members of the 2015 Wellsville football team are (front, from left) Michael Shope, Bryce Allen, Justin Miller, Ish-meil Heard, Will Grodhaus, Andre Sloan, Derrick Suggs, Nick Eastham, Alik Bradford; (second row, from left) Hay-den Dairymple, Ben Daniels, Brandon Bennett, Bradly Cline, Christian Steff, Collin Carlevale, Brandon Tate, BranzenGrodhaus; (third row, from left) Chase Alford, Austin Phillips, Alex Gunn, Kurt Rosenbaum, Gage Ramos, AustinCarter, Angelo Luckino, Hayden Jackson, Vinny Giordano; (fourth row, from left) Eric Sullivan, Colten Green, RyanMiller, Charles Lockhart, Norman Rudder, Justin Thirtyacre, Skyler DeLauder, Austin Baker; (fifth row, from left)coach Jesse Jackson, Mike DeSarro, Xavier Washington, Matt Rawson, Kylie Cline, Brandon Patterson, JohnathanHuddleston, coach Rob Long, coach Jimmy Thirtyacre; (back, from left) coach Bruce Harris, coach Shane Reed, headcoach Derrick Spann, coach Jon Carter and coach Richie Sloan.

2015 SCHEDU L EGames start at 7 p.m.,

unless notedAug. 27 vs. Toronto, 8 p.m.at Steubenville Harding StadiumSept. 4 at East PalestineSept. 11 LowellvilleSept. 18 at McDonaldSept. 25 Western ReserveOct. 2 at LisbonOct. 9 at LeetoniaOct. 16 UnitedOct. 23 ColumbianaOct. 30 Southern

ClassificationDivision VII, Region 23

2014 Record7-4, including a third-place finish in the Inter-Tri

County League lower tier with a 5-2 mark. The Tigersadvanced to the state playoffs for a second straight sea-son and third time in four years. Their four losses wereto Lisbon, Western Reserve, McDonald and Mapleton,which had a combined record of 36-10.

Head coachDerrick Spann enters his first season as a head coach.

He was a varsity assistant at Wellsville the last two sea-sons and has been involved with the Junior Tigers for 20years.

Assistant coachesShane Reed, offensive coordinator, quarterbacks, de-

fensive backsJon Carter, defensive coordinator, wide receivers, line-

backersRichie Sloan, spectial teams, running backs, defensive

backsRob Long, offensive line, defensive lineMike DeSarro, offensive line, defensive lineDirk Hall, offensive line, defensive line

Returning lettermenFourteen, including six starters on offense and six

starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationSpread.

Offensive outlookWhen the Tigers move the ball, they will win. Last

season, they averaged 36.0 points in seven wins and 6.8points in four losses.“We have good speed at the skill positions and will

have a good balance between run and pass,” Spann said.“With our speed and athleticism, we expect some bigplays. We’re working hard on not making mental mis-takes.”


Defensive outlookThe Tigers return six starters from a defense that

topped Columbiana County by holding opponents to anaverage of 15.4 points a game.“We’ll have an attacking defense with a solid line-

backing crew and athletic corners,” Spann said. “We’renot going to sit back and let the action come to us.”Wellsville features senior linebacker Vinnie Giordano,

the team’s leading tackler the past three season.“He’s a coach on the field,” Spann said. “There’s

nothing he hasn’t seen. He helps us out tremendously.”

Returning offensive backsAlik Bradford (senior quarterback-running back), Vin-

nie Giordano (senior fullback).

Incoming offensive backsJustin Miller (junior), Will Grodhaus (sophomore),

Branzen Grodhaus (junior), Bradley Cline (junior),Andre Sloan (sophomore), Collin Carlevale (senior),Brandon Tate (freshman), Christian Steff (senior).

Returning offensive endsHayden Dalrymple (junior), Hayden Jackson (junior),

Bryce Allen (sophomore), Ishmeil Heard (junior), Bran-don Bennett (sophomore), Brandon Patterson (sopho-more), Matt Rawson (sophomore).

Incoming offensive endsMichael Shope (junior), Derrick Suggs (freshman),

Nick Eastham (freshman), Ben Daniels (junior).

Returning offensive linemenEric Sullivan (senior tackle-guard), Kurt Rosenbaum

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Incoming offensive linemenGage Ramos (freshman guard), Johnathan Huddleston

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Returning defensive linemenKurt Rosenbaum (senior), Eric Sullivan (senior), Nor-

man Rudder (junior), Austin Baker (senior), AustinCarter (junior), Xavier Washington (sophomore).

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man), Charles Lockhart (freshman), Colten Green (fresh-man), Johnathan Huddleston (freshman), Kylie Cline(freshman).

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52 Austin Carter .....................5-9.......180 ....Jr.54 Gage Ramos.....................5-8.......175 ....Fr.55 Kurt Rosenbaum...............5-11 .....210 ....Sr.56 Alex Gunn .........................5-11 .....180 ....Sr.58 Austin Phillips....................5-11 .....200 ....Sr.60 Chase Alford .....................5-11 .....260 ....Soph.61 Austin Baker......................6-0.......270 ....Sr.67 Skyler DeLauder ...............6-0.......265 ....Jr.68 Justin Thirtyacre ...............5-9.......190 ....Fr.72 Norman Rudder ................6-0.......210 ....Jr.73 Charles Lockhart...............5-8.......220 ....Fr.74 Ryan Miller........................5-11 .....218 ....Soph.75 Colten Green ....................5-8.......190 ....Fr.77 Eric Sullivan ......................6-0.......255 ....Sr.78 Johnathan Huddleston......5-10.....190 ....Fr.82 Brandon Patterson............5-11 .....170 ....Soph.83 Kylie Cline.........................5-6.......140 ....Fr.85 Matt Rawson.....................6-1.......155 ....Soph.86 Xavier Washington............6-3.......155 ....Soph.

Wellsville Tigers


WELLSVILLE —Wellsville Tiger head foot-ball coach Derrick Spannis in his first year at thehelm and is enjoying it im-mensely.Hired by the school dis-

trict to take over the foot-ball program back inMarch, Spann has great fa-miliarity with the Tigers’program and knows hisplayers very well.“It’s a different age and

time, so it’s good to knoweverybody,” Spann said. “Ihave known most of thesekids for a lot of years. Wehad a great turnout thisyear; the most that havecome out for the team in along time. That is great tosee.”Spann is taking over for

Rich Wright who left totake an administrative po-sition along with the headfootball coach position atneighboring Southern.Spann was involved withthe Junior Tigers programfor 20 plus years including12 or 13 years in which hewas the president. He re-mains a vice president.Many of the current high

school players were aroundSpann in their Junior Tiger

days.“It’s different with a dif-

ferent coach,” senior line-man Eric Sullivan said.“It’s more of a family.He’s a hometown guy.We’ve always known him.He’s always known us.”Spann said the team’s

practices are going quitewell so far.“There is nice enthusi-

asm here. We have hadsome minor injuries, Butso far it’s going good. Wescrimmaged Buckeye andlooked pretty good, but wedo have some things towork on, “ he said.Wright guided the

Tigers to consecutive Divi-sion VII playoff appear-ances in 2013 and 2014and Spann has a goal tocontinue that good run.

“We want to continuethe playoff streak, defi-nitely,” Spann said. “Wewant to compete in everygame in what is a verytough league. We have alot of skill on this team andgood all-around teamspeed. We have some guysthat can play multiple posi-tions.”A 1986Wellsville High

School graduate, Spannhas compiled a coachingstaff that consists of namesthat are very familiar toTiger gridiron followers.His assistant varsitycoaches are Jon Carter,Shane Reed, and RichieSloan. Bruce Harris willhead up the junior highprogram assisted by JimThirtyacre and Nick De-Sarro.Spann talked about what

he enjoys most aboutcoaching.“It’s working with the

kids and building relation-ships with them. Not juston the field, but off thefield as well. It’s great tobe able to build into theirlives,” Spann said.Spann said he expects to

be head coach of the Tigersfor a long time.“This is definitely a

long-term plan. I would notbe anywhere else,” he said.

Spann is a Wellsville Tigerthrough and through

Derrick Spann


LISBON’S 1995 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON


LISBON — With theprevalence of open enroll-ment, it is not uncommontoday to see a handful ofplayers from outside theschool district on manylocal high school footballteam’s roster.That was not the case in

1995.On their run to the Divi-

sion V state championshipthat season, the Lisbonfootball team was aidedconsiderably by a numberof transfers from SouthernLocal — a perenniallyweak Tri-County Leagueprogram.The Southern school

district became enmeshedin an ugly teachers’ strikein the fall of 1993. Duringthe next two school year, anumber of studentsjumped to Lisbon, which,according to coach JimTsilimos, was the onlyschool in ColumbianaCounty to offer open en-rollment at that time.In all, Tsilimos esti-

mates that 10 to 12 play-ers on the championshiproster transferred to Lis-bon from Southern atsome point from 1993-95.Included in that groupwere three of Lisbon’smost important starters.Senior inside line-backer/fullback DamienPowell, junior center/de-fensive tackle DustinTedrow and junior widereceiver/defensive backSteve Rodgers.The fact that so many

talented players wound upat Lisbon did not sit wellwith many people aroundthe county according toTsilimos. Many alleged

that he recruited the play-ers to Lisbon.“We were the bad guys,

and I was public enemyNo. 1 for a while,” Tsil-imos said. “They weremad down at Southernsaying we recruited thoseguys. It caused an uproar. Iwould get all kinds of hateletters, both at school andat my house. But we werethe only school offeringopen-enrollment at thattime and they decided theywould rather come here.”Regardless of how they

arrived at Lisbon, therewas no denying that theplayers made a huge im-pact. In addition to thethree starters, valuablebackups Jake and LukeNewbold and HarveyPrice all came over fromSouthern.“There is no doubt those

guys helped us out a lot,”Tslimos said. “It gave us aton of depth.Powell was an absolute

terror as a first-team All-Ohio inside linebacker. Onoffense, he was a batteringram at fullback and led theBlue Devils in rushing.

His game combinedathletic ability with a rarekind of competitive rage,intimidating opponentsand firing up teammates.After suiting up for the

Indians as a sophomore,Powell transferred to Lis-bon in time to join the BlueDevils for the 1994 season

and immediately left hismark.“Damien was incredi-

ble,” Lisbon quarterbackZach Williams said. “I hadnever seen anybody runquite like him before. Hewas just a hard, tough foot-ball player whose motornever stopped. He added anew dimension to ourteam.”“Damien was a different

breed, I’ll say that,”

Tedrow said. “On defense,he was crazy. He didn’tthink twice about loweringhis head and hitting guys.He did whatever it took tobring the ball carrier down.I think he was very intimi-dating to other teams.”Tedrow was Lisbon’s

biggest lineman at 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds. He an-chored the offensive line ascenter and was an immov-able object at defensive

tackle. He played forSouthern as a sophomorein 1994 before transferringto Lisbon at the end of theschool year. It didn’t takehim long to notice a differ-ence in the two programs.“It was a night and day

difference between theSouthern and Lisbon foot-ball programs back then,”Tedrow said. “At Southernin those days there was nostructure to practices, therewasn’t a weight program.When I joined the team atLisbon, Coach Tsilimosalways had everythingmapped out. You knewwhat you were supposedto be doing every minuteof practice.”Rodgers transferred to

Lisbon in time for hissophomore year in the fallof 1994, but elected to sitout football that season ashe adjusted to his new sur-roundings. He came outfor the team in 1995 andprovided steadiness atboth wide receiver and de-fensive back. He came upbig when it mattered mostthat season, catching sevenpasses for 170 yards andtwo touchdowns in thestate championship gameto go along with an inter-ception.“I played tight end as a

freshman at Southern, butI decided to sit out at firstat Lisbon so I could settlein and get comfortable,”

Rodgers said. “It was justa big family atmosphere atLisbon. I really enjoyedhanging out with thoseguys.”The Blue Devils don’t

remember much backlashdue to the transfers.“Honestly, I don’t re-

member hearing too muchabout it,” Williams said. “Idon’t remember it comingup when we played South-ern I think coach Tsilimosdid a good job of keepingthe negative stuff from us.We were just focused onfootball.”There also wasn’t much

in the way of resentment atthe newcomers who were— in some cases en-croaching on playing timeof guys who had beenthere before.“I was really nervous at

first, but the guys acceptedme right away,” Tedrowsaid. “It was a great, fungroup of guys. There wasa real family atmosphere atLisbon.”“Those Southern guys

jelled with the rest of usvery fast,” tackle Ryan Be-laney said. “We all wantedto win really bad and wesaw how good they were.”One thing is certain,

none of the players had anyidea of the magical ridethey were about to be apartof when they came to Lis-bon.“I knew Lisbon had a

good program, but I neverexpected anything likewhat happened,” Tedrowsaid. “To go from onlywinning a couple of gamesat Southern to winning astate championship at Lis-bon in just one year, therearen’t any words to de-scribe that kind of feeling.”

Blue Devils had a little help in run“Wewere the bad guys, and I was public enemy No. 1 for a while.They were mad down at Southern saying we recruited those guys.

It caused an uproar. I would get all kinds of hate letters,both at school and at my house.”

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Members of Lisbon’s 1995 Division V state championship football team included (front, from left) Ryan Kulik, Steve Sinsley, K.C. Weikart, Matt Ramsey,Chuck Hatch, Matt Earl, Brian Smith, Kevin Richards, Chad Carpenter, Geoffrey Howell, Chris Davis, Dusty Rhodes, Matt Tuttle, Anthony Altomare, ChadHammond, Gerold Altomare, Richie Steves, Neil Brown; (second row, from left) Jason Palmer, Jamie Wright, Jason Elliott, Shawn McCarty, Jeremy Shivers,Scott Henthorne, Jake Newbold, Jeremy Minor, Luke Newbold, Justin Almy, Adam Vidas, Matt Pickens, George Richardson, Elliott Darin, Brian Raye, JimForeman, Josh Brantly, Kenny Stockman, Lloyd Richards, Andrew Derby; (third row, from left) Justin Tsilimos, Terry Madison, Chris Swimm, Jon Pircher,Joe Lankford, Barry Long, Harvey Price, Brad Bucey, Steve Rodgers, Brian Davis, John Leyman, Todd Sinsley, Dustin Tedrow, J.D. Smith, Kevin Grimm, JaredPritts, Jason Locke, Aaron Marshalek, Zach Crothers, coach John Wilson, coach Joe Siefke, coach Steve Bosel; (back, from left) coach Todd Brammer, coachDon Mook, Jason Neville, Mike Tray, Dustin Peppel, Damien Powell, Mike Stockman, Ed Shuman, head coach Jim Tsilimos, Ryan Belaney, Zach Williams,Jeremy Lewton, Danton Hutton, Sam Carpenter, Kevin Walters, coach Rich Washinko and coach Will Johnston. The team roster is on page 47A.



Waynedale was no contest.The Blue Devils domi-nated the line of scrim-mage on both sides of theball en route to a 33-7 win,

setting up the state titlematchup against top-ranked CincinnatiMariemont.The Warriors were far

bigger across the boardthan Lisbon and came inhaving allowed just 29points all season, includingseven shutouts.

After one half of foot-ball in Massillon, it lookedlike Lisbon would beMariemont’s latest victim.The Blue Devils turned theball over on downs at mid-field on their first posses-sion and ran out of time atthe goal line right beforehalftime. The two teamswent to the lockers withMariemont in control 21-7.“The first half was hum-

bling,” Rodgers said. “Ithink we were all a littletaken aback.”

Final pushStill down 21-7 in the

fourth quarter, the BlueDevils were forced to openthings up. Once againWilliams came through,

leading a 75-yard driveearly in the fourth quarterto make it 21-14. The BlueDevils tied it on their nextdrive when Williamszipped a 16-yard touch-down pass to backup re-ceiver Bubby Hutton onfourth-and-7 with 7:24left. Hutton, who wasrarely thrown to during theseason, finished the gamewith four receptions for 57yards and two touchdowns.“That was really impres-

sive for Bubby to comethrough like that in thebiggest game of the sea-son,” Tsilimos said. “It feltlike all the momentum waswith us at that point.”Mariemont pushed

across a touchdown in thefirst overtime to go up 28-21, but there was no stop-

ping Williams and theBlue Devils at this point.Williams hit a twisting,leaping Rodgers for a 19-yard touchdown to tie theknot the score at 28-28.Rodgers finished the gamewith seven catches for 170yards.“I remember looking

right into the sun to catchit, but I had no doubt Zachwould get me the ball,”Rodgers said. “It was justpure adrenaline at thatpoint.”In the second overtime,

Lisbon held Mariemont toa field goal attempt. It wasall the opening the BlueDevils needed.“We had all the momen-

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Williams said. “There was never adoubt we were going to score.”A 9-yard pass to Hutton and a

10-yard run by Powell set theBlue Devils up with a first andgoal at the one. In the huddle, theweight of the moment beganwashing over everyone.“Lining up for that last play was

like an out of body experience,”Belaney said. “We knew we weregoing to win, but it didn’t feel realto me. Everything was a blur.”Williams took his place behind

center Dustin Tedrow and pushedright in from the 1-yard line, giv-ing the Blue Devils the title.“I just remember getting in the

huddle and just laughing,”Williams said. “It was over-whelming realizing we were aboutto win. When I snuck it in, I justlet out a big yell. It was such a re-lief that it was all over.”Twenty years later, the memo-

ries are still fresh.“It seems like something ran-

dom comes up every month thattriggers a memory,” Williamssaid. “I remember a lot of little de-tails from that season, things thathappened off the field or at prac-tice that I treasure just as much aswinning the title.”“I think about it every day of

my life,” Tsilimos said. “After thegame, I told the kids they wouldtake it to their grave, I know I will.For a community like Lisbon, it’ssomething that might never hap-pen again.”

1995 notes¯ The state title game just hap-

pened to coincide with Williams’18th birthday.“I don’t think I could have

asked for a better present,”Williams said.

¯ The Blue Devils progressedfrom 2-8 in 1993 to 6-4 in 1994to 14-0 in 1995.“A lot of us took our lumps as

sophomores, myself included,”Williams said. “By the time wewere seniors, that experience wasvaluable.”¯ John Parker, a 1963 graduate

of East Palestine High School,was Mariemont’s defensive coor-dinator. His brother Jim was EastPalestine’s head coach that season.¯ While the Blue Devils were

making their run in Division V,there was plenty of drama in Divi-sion I that year as well.Cincinnati Colerain had to for-

feit its spot in the state title gameafter the Cardinals used an ineligi-ble player in their 49-7 state semi-final defeat of Brunswick. St.Ignatius defeated Brunswick in thetitle game to claim its fifth straightstate title.



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The Morning Journal’s 2015Football Preview is dedicated toLisbon’s 1995 Division V statechampionship team, the onlyColumbiana County footballteam to bring home the statetitle trophy.Although 20 years have passed,the memories haven’t.Head coach Jim Tsilimos raisesthe trophy on the front page ofthe Journal’s Dec. 2, 1995, edi-tion (left). Today, Tsilimos is stillguiding the Blue Devils and thetrophy is proudly displayed atthe high school (right).The 1995 team will be honoredon Labor Day weekend. Playersand cheerleaders will be intro-duced during halftime of theSept. 4 game against MineralRidge.On Sunday, Sept. 6, there willbe a get-together for playersand fans beginning at 4 p.m. atthe Guilford Lake Grille. Cost is$18 per person, which includesa meal.For reservations, call Tena at(330) 303-5344.

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EAST LIVERPOOL— August is atime when high school football players allacross the state feel a surge of optimism.After a long offseason of work, everyoneis anxious to see if it will all pay off. Fourarea seniors all have their own reasons forbelieving their last hurrah as high schoolplayers will be one to remember.For East Liverpool’s Austyn Dozier,

the motivation is clear. The Potters col-lapsed last season with an 0-10 record.The last thing Dozier wants to do is endhis career with consecutive winless sea-sons. However, what he wants even moreis to know that he left nothing back onFriday nights.“Sure it would be great to wins some

game, but wins are minimal compared tothe memories that you make with yourteammates. I just hope we can stick to-gether as a team and play hard this year. Ifthat happens, I’ll be happy.”

Wellsville senior Vinnie Giordano isexcited to play his final season in a Tigersuniform for a man who has been a part ofhis football experience from the very be-ginning.In March, Wellsville announced that

Derrick Spann would succeed RichWright (who departed for rival SouthernLocal) as head coach. Spann has been in-volved with the Wellsville junior highprogram for 20 years, and spent the lasttwo seasons on Wright’s varsity staff.Giordano says Spann helped him learn

the game, but more importantly instilledin him a passion for football at a youngage. On behalf of his teammates-many of

whom felt the same way-Giordano ad-dressed the school board in March to en-courage the hire of Spann.“Coach Spann is a great role model on

and off the field,” Giordano said. “He’sbeen with all of us since we’ve grown up.I couldn’t be more excited to play for himas a senior.”Spann will be tasked with living up to

Wright’s back-to-back state playoff ap-pearances, but Giordano believes theTigers are embracing the challenge.“Coach Spann has brought a lot of ex-

citement to practice; he does a great jobof getting everyone fired up to go outthere and play He’s very in touch with all

the players.”Giordano said the Tigers have no ill

feelings towardWright and respect his de-cision.“We always look forward to playing

Southern because it’s a rivalry game,”Giordano said. “We don’t have any spe-cial motivation to beat Coach Wright. Hemade a business decision.”Beaver Local senior running back Rob-

bie Johnston is coming off a stellar 2014in which he rushed for 1,527 yards and22 touchdowns. He helped propel theBeavers to a 6-4 record, their first win-ning season since 2006.“Last season has added a lot of excite-

ment to two-a-days this year,” Johnstonsaid. “We didn’t have any win total inmind last year, but things kind of fell inplace. Everyone wants to see if we can getbetter this year.”Johnston is excited to get after

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One more time for area seniors“We didn’t have any win total in mind last year,

but things kind of fell in place. Everyone wants tosee if we can get better this year.”

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United running back Colton Antram meets Youngstown Ursuline defend-ers Anthony Protopapa and Spencer Warren (44) in a first-round playoffgame at Stambaugh Stadium last season.

FIRSTROUNDFriday, November 6

7:30 p.m.Division II, III, V, VII

Saturday, November 77 p.m.

Division I, IV, VI———

REGIONAL SEMIFINALSFriday, November 13




REGIONAL FINALSFriday, November 20




STATE SEMIFINALSFriday, November 27




STATE FINALSAt Ohio Stadium, Columbus(Game times to be announced

morning after the state semifinals)Thursday, December 3

One of the divisions that play on Fridaynights during the playoffs will have its statetitle game at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Friday, December 410 a.m., TBA3 p.m., TBA8 p.m., TBA

Saturday, December 510 a.m., TBA3 p.m. TBA8 p.m., TBA

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Members of the 2015 Beaver Local football team are (front, from left) coach T.J. Osbon, coach Aaron West, Bryce McKenzie, Dustin Martsolf, Jason Keyes,Justin Davis, Tyler Kelly, Robbie Johnston, Tristen Clendenning, Mike Woodburn, Trevore McLaughlin, Devan Zellers, Justin Flowers, coach Jeff Weidger,coach Ed Weidger; (second row, from left) Eddie Pennicuff, Garrett Morris, Hunter Saltsman, Austin Ferguson, Matt DeBacco, Kobi Ream, Nathan Rawson,Christian LeRussi, Cody Flowers, Beau Smith, Jared Wright, Steven Wukotich, Andrew Shultz, Alex Solansky; (third row, from left) Zach Smith, Luke Call,Isaac Ream, Cade O’Rourke, Jesse Timmons, Kevan Sullivan, Damien Emmert, Chris Yanni, Logan Hughes, Torey Calio, Colton Keyes, Darien Louk; (fourthrow, from left) Alec Post, Parker Summers, Drew Theiss, Tim Wirth, Shane Wright, Noah West, Jacob Pancake, Wyatt Argabrite, Logan Bouscher, MichaelBock, Jason Johnston, Joshua Speelman, Jackson Lewis; (fifth row, from left) Donovan Garcia, Westley Simons, Andrew Gibson, Jacob Morgan, Zach Mil-horn, Zach Thomas, Terry Adkins, Chad Mays, Michael Clendenning, Zak Kestner, Richard Bowen, Garrett Givens; (back, from left) coach Stephen Mercer,coach Charlie Dolnosich, coach Dick Shilling, head coach Jeremy McElroy, coach Dave Allen, coach Rich Wright and coach Jeff Dixon.

Beavers build on winning seasonClassificationDivision IV, Region 13

2014 Record6-4, including a 4-1 mark on the road.

It was the Beavers’ first winning seasonsince 2006. The six wins came againstteams that won a combined 11 games onthe field.

Head coachJeremy McElroy enters his fourth sea-

son as head coach with a 10-20 record.He was 1-29 in three seasons at Lisbon

from 2008-10 and served as offensiveline coach at Beaver Local in 2011. Healso was an assistant coach at KetteringFairmont High School from 2004-07, atPiqua High School in 2004, at CaliforniaUniversity (Pa.) in 2002-03 and at EastPalestine High School in 2001.

Assistant coachesDave Allen, defensive coordinator,

linebackersRich Wright, defensive backsJeff Dixon, defensive backsRich Shilling, defensive tacklesT.J. Osbon, defensive ends

Stephen Mercer, offensive coordinator,quarterbacksJeff Weidger, offensive lineCharlie Doinosich, running backsAaron West, wide receivers

Returning lettermenFourteen, including eight starters on of-

fense and six starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationMultiple Pistol.


Aug. 28 at CrestviewSept. 4 West BranchSept. 11 at MeadowbrookSept. 18 EdisonSept. 25 East LiverpoolOct. 2 at Indian ValleyOct. 9 at Buckeye LocalOct. 16 at Indian CreekOct. 23 Martins FerryOct. 30 Oak Glen

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Offensive outlookThe Beavers return eight offensive

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gives a great building block to establishoffensive identity,” McElroy said. “Theexperience will allow us to develop con-sistency in offensive schemes.”

Basic defensive formationMultiple 50.

Defensive outlookThe Beavers gave up more than 20

points twice last season as they limitedopponents to an average 15.5 points inthe other eight games.“We will lean on our experience at

linebacker and defensive back to developour defensive identity,” McElroy said.

Returning offensive backsTrevore McLaughlin (senior quarter-

back), Robbie Johnston (senior runningback), Dustin Martsolf (running back),Jason Keyes (running back), DevonZellers (senior fullback), Justin Flowers(senior fullback).

Incoming offensive backsLuke Call (sophomore quarterback),

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back), Chad Mays (sophomore fullback).

Returning offensive endsBryce McKenzie (senior wide re-

ceiver), Justin Davis (senior wide re-ceiver).

Incoming offensive endsIsaac Ream (sophomore wide re-

ceiver), Shane Wright (wide receiver),Jacob Pancake (wide receiver).

Returning offensive linemenTyler Kelly (senior), Terry Adkins (ju-

nior), Mike Woodburn (senior), TristenClendenning (senior).

Incoming offensive linemenJason Johnston (junior), Andrew Gib-

son (sophomore), Zach Thomas (sopho-more), Zach Milhorn (junior), RichardBowen (junior), Michael Bock (sopho-more), Logan Hughes (sophomore).

Returning defensive linemenTerry Adkins (junior), Tristen Clen-

denning (senior), Mike Woodburn (se-nior), Tyler Kelly (senior).

Incoming defensive linemenMichael Clendenning (end), Zach Mel-

horn (end), Jason Johnston (junior end).

Returning linebackersJason Keyes (senior), Justin Flowers

(senior), Devon Zellers (senior).

Incoming linebackersChad Mays (sophomore), Garrett

Givens (freshman), Damian Emmer(sophomore), Colton Keys (sophomore),Logan Hughes (sophomore), BeauSmith (freshman).

Returning defensive backsDustin Martsolf (senior), Justin Davis

(senior), Torey Calio (sophomore),Bryce McKenzie (senior), Robbie John-ston (senior).

Incoming defensive backsIsaac Ream (sophomore), Jacob Pan-

cake (junior), Shane Wright (sopho-more), Logan Bouscher (junior), LukeCall (sophomore), Trevore McLaughlin(senior).

2014 Players honoredChase Hilliard (graduated), special

mention Division IV All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.Austin Lawrence (graduated), first-

team All-Area and first-team All-OVAC.Jason Sims (graduated), first-team

All-Area and first-team All-OVAC.Robert Johnston, special mention Di-

vision IV All-Ohio, first-team All-OVAC and second-team All-Area.Colton Beckwith (graduated), second-

team All-Area.Cody Riddle (graduated), second-

team All-Area.

2014 LeadersRushing — Robert Johnston, 1,540

yards and 22 touchdowns on 227 carries(6.8).Passing— Chase Hilliard (graduated)

completed 18 of 31 passes (58 percent)for 239 yards. 33 of 69 for 589 yards.six touchdowns and three interceptions.Receiving — Hayden Grafton 18

catches for 167 yards and one intercep-tion.Scoring — Johnston 132 points.Tackles — Jason Keyes 85.Interceptions — Chase Hilliard (grad-

uated) 5.

2015 OutlookThe Beavers are optimistic, returning

14 starters from a team that enjoyed itsfirst winning season in eight years. Theyhad totaled seven wins in the previousfive seasons.“We’ll be competitive against every

team on our schedule,” McElroy said.Beaver Local averaged 36.8 points in

the six wins last season and 12.5 pointsin four losses.The Beavers will find out right away

where they stand as they playCrestview and West Branch in the firsttwo games.

BEAVERS,Continued from Page 6B

Buckeye 8Football Schedule

WEEK ONEFriday, August 28

Beaver Local atCrestviewBuckeye Local at Mar-

tins FerryEdison at East Liver-

poolIndian Creek at Cam-

bridgeHarrison Central at

ClaymontSt. Clairsville at Car-

rolltonUnion Local at Monroe

CentralSaturday, August 29Bellaire at Ridgewood

———WEEK TWO

Friday, September 4West Branch at Beaver

LocalUnion Local at Buck-

eye LocalIndian Creek at East

LiverpoolCarrollton at EdisonHarrison Central at

WeirWheeling Linsly at

Martins FerrySaturday, September

5Bellaire at Wheeling

Central CatholicSt. Clairsville at

Coshocton———

WEEK THREEFriday, September 11Beaver Local at Mead-

owbrookBuckeye Local at Edi-

sonSalem at East Liver-

poolOak Glen at Indian

CreekBellaire at Harrison

CentralMartins Ferry at Union

Local———

WEEK FOURFriday, September 18Edison at Beaver Local

Buckeye Local at In-dian CreekEast Liverpool at

Wilmington Area (Pa.)Bellaire at John Mar-

shallUnion Local at Harri-

son CentralSt. Clairsville at Mar-

tins Ferry———

WEEK FIVEFriday, September 25East Liverpool at

Beaver LocalBellaire at Buckeye

LocalUnion Local at EdisonIndian Creek at St.

ClairsvilleHarrison Central at

Martins Ferry

WEEK SIXFriday, October 2

Beaver Local at IndianValleyBuckeye Local at John

MarshallEast Liverpool at Mar-

tins FerryEdison at Oak Glen,

WVBrooke at Indian CreekHarrison Central at St.

ClairsvilleWeir at Union LocalSaturday, October 3Catholic Central at

Bellaire———

WEEK SEVENFriday, October 9

Beaver Local at Buck-eye Local

Oak Glen at East Liv-erpoolEdison at Harrison

CentralMartins Ferry at Indian

CreekWarren at Union LocalSaturday, October 10St. Clairsville at Bel-

laire———

WEEK EIGHTFriday, October 16

Beaver Local at IndianCreekEast Liverpool at

Buckeye LocalEdison at Weir

Oak Glen at HarrisonCentralReigning Sports Acad-

emy at Martins FerryUnion Local at St.

ClairsvilleSaturday, October 17Shadyside at Bellaire

———WEEK NINE

Friday, October 23Martins Ferry at

Beaver LocalBuckeye Local at Oak

GlenSt. Clairsville at East

LiverpoolToronto at EdisonIndian Creek at Harri-

son CentralBellaire at Union

Local———

WEEK TENThursday, October

29Steubenville at St.

ClairsvilleFriday, October 30

Oak Glen at BeaverLocalHarrison Central at

Buckeye LocalEast Liverpool at WeirIndian Creek at EdisonBarnesville at Union

LocalSaturday, October 31Martins Ferry at Bel-

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Beaver Local linebacker Devon Zellers (25) gets past East Liverpool blocker Kyle Walker (24) and giveschase to running back Kade Reynolds last season.



Members of the 2015 East Liverpool football team are (front, from left) Aaron Bombich, Dylan Kidder, JullianCowart, Ryan Bombich, team historian Frank Dawson, Austin Mayfield, Payton Adkins, Tyler Milhoan, AustynDozier, Tim Veglia; (second row, from left) Michael Loy, Zach Gill, Peyton Reed, Noah Shaw, Jake Cornell, GageWalker, Cory Cotter, Sobaan Razi; (third row, from left) Dakota Ice, Dillan Reynolds, Kyle Walker, Lane Kopras,Shaylon Brentley, Cory Weyand, Trent Troop, Aiden Watkins, David Locke; (fourth row, from left) Tyler Rawson,Jalen Moman, P.J. Morris, Adam Brooks, Ryan Lilly, Freddie Plumb, Tommy Thompson, Damian Wright; (fifth row,from left) Eric Glendenning, Austin Morris, Ryan Tanner, Joaquin Johnson, Caleb McHenry, Roger Lawson, JasonTodd, James Edgell, Chance Hannum; (sixth row, from left) Viszuani Williams, Danny Wells, Travis Kidder, CharlesIacobucci, Noah Wheaton, Justin Watkins; (back, from left) coach Bill Potts, coach Mike Crane, coach JohnThompson, coach Alvan Thompson, head coach Josh Ludwig, coach Ricky Davis, coach Jeff Wright, coach MauriceBrown and coach Eric McMahon.

2 0 1 5 S C H E D U L EGames start at 7:30 p.m.,

unless notedAug. 28 EdisonSept. 4 Indian CreekSept. 11 SalemSept. 18 at Wilmington AreaSept. 25 at Beaver Local, 7Oct. 2 at Martins Ferry, 7Oct. 9 Oak GlenOct. 16 at Buckeye Local, 7Oct. 23 St. ClairsvilleOct. 30 at Weir, 7


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EAST LIVERPOOL—By almost anymeasure, the 2014 season was a huge dis-appointment for the East Liverpool foot-ball team.

Under first-year coach, and East Liver-pool graduate, Josh Ludwig, the Pottershoped to build on a 5-5 record in 2013.Instead, things went wrong almost fromthe very beginning. The end result was awinless campaign in which the Potterslost eight games by 19 points or more.

However, with a new season justaround the corner, the Potters are exudingnothing but optimism.

“When we take the field, I think peoplewill see a totally different team this year,”Ludwig said. “The coaching staff and theplayers have a much better grasp onthings than last season. Everybody is onthe same page. There is a totally differentfeel around the team.”

If the Potters are to put some wins onthe board this season, a big piece of theequation will be senior linebacker/full-back Austyn Dozier, a four-year starter.

“We’re all ready to put last season be-hind us,” Dozier said. “It was a toughlearning experience, but I think we’re allstronger for going through it.”

The Potters have enjoyed just one win-ning season in the last 10 years. By his

admission, Ludwig underestimated thetask in front of him in his first season.

“I came out of the gates thinking thiscould be done quickly,” Ludwig said. “Ididn’t realize how much the job really in-volved. “After the season, the staff startedmeeting every day to try and figure outhow to fix this thing.”

The point where Ludwig knew the Pot-ters could be in for a long season camewhen the Potters were easily handled 39-7 by three-win Salem in the third game.

“I felt like we were as good as them lastyear,” Ludwig said. “But we did notgame-plan or execute well. That night

Potters are ready to spread their wingsMorning Journal/Wayne Maris

East Liverpool senior Austyn Dozier returns to lead the Potters at running back and linebacker this season.

See WINGS, Page 38B

“We weren’t much of ateam last year at all.

People were worryingabout their stats and

playing for themselvesinstead of their

teammates. That’s whathurt us the most.”

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ClassificationDivision IV, Region 13

2014 Record0-10, losing all six of their home

games. The Potters scored seven points orless in seven games.

Head coachJosh Ludwig enters his second season

as head coach. He also served four sea-sons as an East Liverpool assistant.

Assistant coachesAlvan ThompsonRicky Davis Jr.Jeff WrightAndy VulgamoreJohn ThompsonMaurice BrownEric McMahonBill PottsMike Crane

Returning lettermenTwenty, including eight starters on of-

fense and eight starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationMultiple formations/spread.

Offensive outlookExpect the Potters to move the ball be-

hind a big and experienced offensive line,

using a mix of run and pass.They must improve on last seson when

they scored 12 touchdowns and werenext-to-last in the area in scoring, averag-ing 8.2 points a game.


Defensive outlookThe Potters must improve defensively

after giving up at least 39 points in sevengames last season.“Play 11-1 swarm to the ball with reck-

less abandonment,” Ludwig said.

Returning offensive backsAustyn Dozier (senior fullback-tail-

back), Austin Mayfield (junior quarter-back), Dillan Reynolds (senior halfback).

Incoming offensive backsKyle Walker (sophomore), Aaron

Bombich (junior).

Returning offensive endsZach Gill (junior), Dakota Ice (junior),

Jullian Cowart (senior).

Returning offensive linemenCharles Iacobucci (senior), Ryan Lilly

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Incoming offensive linemenViszuani Williams (senior).

Returning defensive linemenFred Plum (junior), Charles Iacobucci

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Returning linebackersAustyn Dozier (senior), Zach Gill (ju-

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32 Aiden Watkins ...................5-9.......200 ....Fr.44 David Locke ......................5-10.....220 ....Jr.46 Tyler Rawson ....................5-9.......160 ....Soph.47 Jalen Moman ....................5-11 .....215 ....Fr.52 P.J. Morris .........................5-9.......170 ....Fr.53 Adam Brooks ....................5-8.......235 ....Fr.54 Ryan Lilly ..........................6-1.......245 ....Sr.56 Fred Plum .........................6-5.......245 ....Jr.57 Tommy Thompson ............5-8.......270 ....Fr.59 Damian Wright ..................5-8.......150 ....Fr.60 Eric Glendenning ..............5-8.......150 ....Fr.64 Austin Morris .....................5-10.....240 ....Sr.66 Ryan Tanner .....................6-1.......290 ....Jr.67 Joaguin Johnson...............6-1.......220 ....Fr.70 Caleb McHenry .................5-10.....265 ....Fr.71 Roger Lawson...................6-3.......310 ....Sr.72 Jason Todd .......................6-3.......315 ....Jr.73 James Edgell ....................5-11 .....215 ....Soph.74 Chance Hannum...............5-8.......160 ....Fr.75 Viszuani Williams..............6-4.......225 ....Sr.77 Danny Wells......................6-6.......270 ....Jr.78 Travis Kidder.....................6-3.......315 ....Soph.79 Charles Iacobucci .............6-1.......250 ....Sr.84 Noah Wheaton..................5-8.......135 ....Fr.88 Justin Watkins...................5-9.......175 ....Fr.

East Liverpool Potters

nior), Dillan Reynolds (senior), AustinMayfield (junior).

Returning defensive backsAaron Bombich (junior), Ryan

Bombich (senior), Noah Shaw (junior).

Incoming defensive backsMichael Loy (sophomore), Levi Turner

(freshman).

2014 Players honoredAustyn Dozier, first-team All-Area.Kade Reynolds (graduated), first-team

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SCORING OFFENSETeam Avg.1. South Range ........................................45.02. Western Reserve..................................40.13. Crestview..............................................37.24. Springfield ............................................35.95. Lisbon...................................................31.86. Columbiana ..........................................30.37. Wellsville ..............................................27.28. Beaver Local ........................................27.19. East Palestine ......................................27.09. United ...................................................27.011. West Branch .........................................26.412. Minerva.................................................25.613. Sebring .................................................24.014. Salem ...................................................17.515. Oak Glen ..............................................13.316. Leetonia................................................12.717. East Liverpool.........................................8.218. Southern Local .......................................7.7

SCORING DEFENSETeam Avg.1. Western Reserve..................................12.32. Wellsville ..............................................13.03. Springfield ............................................17.34. Sebring .................................................22.15. United ...................................................22.26. Beaver Local ........................................22.37. South Range ........................................24.58. Lisbon...................................................24.89. Minerva.................................................27.110. Crestview..............................................29.411. Salem ...................................................30.512. Leetonia................................................30.613. West Branch.........................................30.914. Oak Glen ..............................................31.215. East Liverpool.......................................35.016. Columbiana ..........................................36.217. East Palestine ......................................40.118. Southern Local .....................................40.2

SCORING MARGINTeam Avg.1. Western Reserve................................+27.82. South Range ......................................+20.53. Springfield ..........................................+18.64. Wellsville ............................................+14.25. Crestview .............................................+7.86. Lisbon...................................................+7.07. Beaver Local ........................................+4.87. United...................................................+4.89. Sebring.................................................+1.910. Minerva .................................................-1.511. West Branch..........................................-4.512. Columbiana ...........................................-5.913. Salem..................................................-13.014. East Palestine .....................................-13.115. Oak Glen .............................................-17.916. Leetonia ..............................................-18.617. East Liverpool .....................................-26.818. Southern Local ....................................-32.5

2014 Area standingsINTER-TRI COUNTY LEAGUE

Upper TierTeam League OverallSouth Range ..............................5-2 7-3• Springfield ................................5-2 7-4• Crestview .................................5-2 7-5• United.......................................4-3 7-4Lisbon.........................................4-3 7-3East Palestine ............................3-4 4-6Columbiana ................................2-5 4-6Jackson-Milton ...........................0-7 3-7

Lower Tier• McDonald .................................7-0 10-1• Western Reserve .....................6-1 11-2• Wellsville ..................................5-2 7-4Lowellville ...................................4-3 5-5Mineral Ridge .............................3-4 4-6Sebring .......................................2-5 5-5Southern Local ...........................1-6 1-9Leetonia......................................0-7 1-9

NORTHEASTERN BUCKEYE CONFERENCE• Louisville ..................................7-0 9-2West Branch...............................5-2 6-4Marlington...................................5-2 5-5Minerva.......................................4-3 4-6Alliance.......................................3-4 5-5Carrollton....................................2-5 5-5Salem .........................................1-6 3-7Canton South .............................1-6 1-9

ALL-AMERICAN CONFERENCEAmerican Division

• Hubbard ...................................5-0 12-1• Poland ......................................4-1 10-2Howland .....................................2-3 7-3Canfield ......................................2-3 5-5Struthers.....................................2-3 4-6Niles ...........................................0-5 1-9

National Division• Liberty ......................................7-0 10-2• Girard .......................................6-1 8-3Lakeview ....................................5-2 6-4Jefferson Area ............................4-3 7-3LaBrae........................................3-4 6-4Campbell ....................................2-5 2-8Champion ...................................1-6 1-9Newton Falls...............................0-7 1-9

OTHERSBeaver Local.................................... 6-4Oak Glen ......................................... 2-8East Liverpool.................................. 0-10• — playoff qualifier

2014 Regular Season Team Leaders

2014 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP2014 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP


Crestview running back Zach Hicks breaks into the Canton Central Catholic secondary as Crusaders defend-ers Chris Harbison (51), Luke Stuffel (88) and Griffen Baumoel (24) give chase in a second-round playoffgame at Minerva last season. Canton Central Catholic advanced to the Division V state championship game.

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Members of the 2015 Minerva football team are (front, from left) Anthony Canestraro, Mike Scott, Dominic Crowe, Tim Hoagland, Bryan Inscoe, LoganFritz, Jake Preston, Luke Walter, Kyle Gulling, Shem Haas, Jon Quinones, Anthony Rocco; (second row, from left) Brant Allen, Josh Barnaby, Tyler Harris,Reggie Hancock, Tyler Norton, Dylan Ossler, Jason Campbell, Adam Gross, Brett Russell, Drew Soliday, Seth McGee; (third row, from left) Ryan Mozzochi,Al Vasilliu, Connor Fritz, Josh Brady, Travis Kuttler, Coy Mullins, Tony Berry, Dakota Romano, Broc Croston, Nate Lembke, Hunter Brewster, Andrew Mayle;(fourth row, from left) Dominic Slentz, Jason Williams, Bryson Becker, Nick DiDonato, Anthony Boord, Tey Carle, Shane Walters, Alex Kimble, HunterWorstall, Isaiah Wright, Jason Freestone; (fifth row) Jon Lucas, Nick Perrin, Jeremiah Keaton, Zerick Banner, Andrew Jones, Pauk Wolick, Steven White,Camdon Givens, Rylee Walker, Evan Hertel, Eli Hein, Chad Willison, David Church; (back, from left) coach Lance Willison, coach Joe Watts, coach Jim Jenk-ins, coach Jason Lutz, head coach Mike Hall, coach Dale Soles, coach Brian Costea and coach Kris Nign.

These Lions aren’t backing downClassificationDivision IV, Region 11

2014 Record4-6, including a 4-3 mark in the North-

eastern Buckeye Conference. The Lionswere 1-3 in games decided by sevenpoints or less. They played only twoteams with losing records (Salem, CantonSouth).

Head coachMike Hall enters his third season as

head coach with a 10-10 record. He wasoffensive coordinator at Division I Mas-sillon Perry the previous eight seasons.He also served at Wickliffe from 1992-2003, serving the last five years as head

coach, and one season at Howland in2004.

Assistant coachesJason Lutz, defensive coordinatorJim JenkinsJoe WattsLance WillisonDale SolesBrian CosteaKris Nign

Returning lettermenEleven, including five starters on of-

fense and five starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationPistol Wing-T.

Offensive outlookThe Lions lost first-team All-Ohio run-

ning back Dalton Hartshorn, who ran for3,024 yards and 36 touchdowns last twoseasons, to graduation.“We’re very inexperienced,” Hall said.

“We want our skill to get caught up withour front.”The strength will be up front with four

returning starting linemen.


Aug. 28 at FieldSept. 4 at St. ThomasSept. 11 Canton CentralSept. 18 at West BranchSept. 25 LouisvilleOct. 2 Canton SouthOct. 9 at SalemOct. 16 MarlingtonOct. 23 at AllianceOct. 30 Carrollton

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“We want to continue what we havebuilt the last few years with the PistolWing-T,” Hall said. “It gives us a chanceto execute really well. If we execute well,we can be explosive.”

Basic defensive formation3-3 Stack.

Defensive outlookThe Lions gave up an average of 11.5

points in their four wins and 37.5 pointsin their six losses last season.“We need to grow up quickly in the

back end of the defense,” Hall said.

Returning offensive backsAdam Gross (junior running back),

Brett Russell (junior quarterback), CoyMullins (junior running back), DakotaRomano (junior running back).

Incoming offensive backsJason Campbell (senior running back),

Tyler Norton (senior running back), Con-nor Fritz (sophomore running back), A.J.Vasilliu (sophomore running back).

Returning offensive endsKyle Gulling (senior split end) Shem

Haas (senior split end).

Incoming offensive endsAnthony Canestraro (senior split end),

John Quinones (senior tight end), BrocCroston (sophomore split end).

Returning offensive linemenBryan Inscoe (senior), LukeWalter (se-

nior), Jake Preston (senior), DominicCrowe (senior), Logan Fritz (senior).

Incoming offensive linemenTim Hoagland (senior), Anthony

Rocco (senior), Dylan Ossler (senior).

Returning defensive linemenBryan Inscoe (senior), Jake Preston (se-

nior), Dominic Crowe (senior), LoganFritz (senior).

Incoming defensive linemenTim Hoagland (senior).

Returning linebackersLuke Walter (senior), Dakota Romano

(junior).

Incoming linebackersJason Campbell (senior), John

Quinones (senior), Anthony Rocco (se-nior), Dylan Ossler (senior), A.J. Vasilliu(sophomore).

Returning defensive backsKyle Gulling (senior), Shem Haas (se-

nior), Adam Gross (junior), Brett Russell(junior), Coy Mullins (junior).

Incoming defensive backsTyler Norton (senior), Anthony Canes-

traro (senior), Broc Croston (sophomore),Connor Fritz (sophomore).

2014 Players honoredDalton Hartshorn (graduated), first-

team Division IV All-Ohio.Lucas Van Meter (graduated), third-

team Division IV All-Ohio.Wylie Brown (graduated), special men-

tion Division IV All-Ohio.

2014 LeadersRushing — Dalton Hartshorn (gradu-

ated), 1,903 yards and 24 touchdowns on209 carries (9.1).Passing — Storm Angione completed

68 of 150 passes (45 percent) for 1,005yards.Receiving — Billy Eyer (graduated)

32 caches for 552 yards (17.3).Scoring — Dalton Harshorn (gradu-

ated) 168 points.Tackles — Lucas Van Meter (gradu-

ated).

2015 OutlookThe Lions have a lot of returnees up

front, but are young and inexperienced at

the skill positions.“We have a lot of guys who can play,”

Hall said. “They just haven’t on Fridaynight.”The Lions are planning on working a

lot of players into the lineup.“We have most of our offensive line

and defensive line intact from last sea-son,” Hall said. “Our skill level is very in-experienced, but they are very goodathletes and they have worked very welltogether during our summer camps and indoubles.“We have 62 players on our roster,

which gives us some depth and the poten-tial to have several one-way players.”

2 Adam Gross ........................6-1.......170 ....Jr.3 Seth McGee........................6-1.......160 ....Jr.5 Broc Croston.......................6-2.......175 ....Soph.6 Alex Kimble .........................6-1.......155 ....Fr.7 Connor Fritz ........................6-1.......165 ....Soph.8 Chad Willison......................5-7.......110.....Fr.9 Kyle Gulling.........................6-1.......180 ....Sr.10 Shem Haas .......................5-10.....155 ....Sr.12 Rylee Walker ....................5-10.....150 ....Fr.14 A.J. Vasilliu........................5-9.......170 ....Soph.15 Reggie Hancock ...............6-2.......175 ....Jr.16 Brett Russell .....................6-2.......165 ....Jr.18 Mike Scott .........................6-0.......170 ....Sr.19 Shane Walters ..................5-7.......140 ....Soph.21 Coy Mullins .......................5-8.......165 ....Jr.22 Ryan Mozzochi .................5-8.......150 ....Soph.24 Jason Campbell ................5-10.....180 ....Sr.25 Hunter Brewster................6-1.......185 ....Soph.28 Evan Hertel .......................5-10.....150 ....Fr.30 Jon Quinones....................6-3.......185 ....Sr.32 Tyler Norton ......................5-8.......160 ....Sr.33 Jason Williams..................5-10.....150 ....Fr.34 Dominic Slentz..................5-10.....170 ....Fr.35 Tony Berry.........................5-10.....160 ....Jr.36 Brant Allen ........................5-10.....175 ....Jr.40 Dakota Romano................5-9.......210 ....Jr.42 David Church ....................5-6.......110.....Fr.43 Camdon Givens ................6-0.......150 ....Fr.44 Nick Perrin ........................5-10.....145 ....Fr.

47 Zerick Banner ...................5-10.....145 ....Fr.49 Hunter Worstall .................6-0.......150 ....Fr.50 Drew Soliday.....................6-0.......180 ....Jr.51 Bryan Inscoe.....................5-10.....225 ....Sr.52 Tim Hoagland....................6-3.......190 ....Sr.53 Josh Barnaby....................6-1.......185 ....Jr.54 Dylan Ossler .....................5-10.....185 ....Sr.55 Luke Walter.......................6-1.......210 ....Sr.56 Trey Carle .........................5-9.......220 ....Soph.57 Tyler Harris .......................6-2.......210 ....Jr.58 Jake Preston.....................6-2.......210 ....Sr.60 Anthony Rocco..................5-9.......180 ....Sr.61 Jason Freestone ...............5-8.......160 ....Fr.64 Isaiah Wright.....................6-1.......180 ....Fr.65 Andrew Mayle ...................5-9.......210 ....Soph.66 Anthony Boord ..................6-2.......180 ....Fr.68 Josh Brady........................6-2.......250 ....Soph.72 Nate Lembke ....................6-1.......420 ....Soph.73 Nick DiDonato...................6-0.......175 ....Fr.74 Travis Kuttler.....................6-3.......260 ....Soph.75 Jeremiah Keaton...............5-10.....210 ....Fr.76 Dominic Crowe .................6-2.......260 ....Sr.77 Eli Hein .............................5-10.....200 ....Fr.78 Logan Fritz........................6-4.......230 ....Sr.80 Bryson Becker ..................6-1.......160 ....Fr.83 Andrew Jones ...................5-9.......150 ....Fr.84 Paul Wolick .......................5-10.....120 ....Fr.86 Anthony Canestraro ..........5-7.......145 ....Sr.88 Steven White ....................5-9.......145 ....Fr.

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WEEK ONEThursday, Aug. 27

Marlington at PolandFriday, Aug. 28

Mineral Ridge at SalemWest Branch at Crest-woodMinerva at MogadoreFieldBarberton at AllianceCanfield at LouisvilleCoventry at Canton SouthSt. Clairsville at Carroll-ton

———WEEK TWOFriday, Sept. 4

United at SalemWest Branch at BeaverLocalMinerva at St. ThomasAlliance at CanfieldCrestwood at MarlingtonNorth Canton Hoover atLouisvilleNorthwest at CantonSouthCarrollton at Edison

———WEEK THREEFriday, Sept. 11

Salem at East LiverpoolWest Branch at SoutheastCanton Central Catholic atMinervaAlliance at CrestviewSt. Thomas Aquinas atMarlingtonLouisville at AustintownFitchCanton South at Cam-bridgeCarrollton at Claymont

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WEEK FOURFriday, Sept. 18

Canton South at SalemMinerva at West BranchLouisville at Alliance

Marlington at Carrollton———

WEEK FIVEFriday, Sept. 25

Salem at Marlington

Carrollton at West BranchLouisville at MinervaAlliance at Canton South

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WEEK SIXFriday, Oct. 2

Salem at CarrolltonWest Branch at AllianceCanton South at Minerva

Marlington at Louisville———

WEEK SEVENFriday, Oct. 9

Minerva at SalemLouisville at West BranchAlliance at CarrolltonCanton South at Marling-ton

———WEEK EIGHTFriday, Oct. 16

Salem at AllianceWest Branch at CantonSouthMarlington at MinervaCarrollton at Louisville

———WEEK NINEFriday, Oct. 23

Salem at LouisvilleMarlington at WestBranchMinerva at AllianceCanton South at Carroll-ton

———WEEK TENFriday, Oct. 30

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The Lions scored morethan 20 points in five oftheir six losses last season.

“We want to developdepth with our increasednumbers and we alwayswant to execute better onboth sides of the footballwith each rep,” Hall said.

“We must finish every-thing. We need to finishplays, practices and games,always.”

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Region 15BeachwoodBerkshireSullivan Black RiverBrooklynCanton Central CatholicMiddlefield CardinalWarren ChampionCrestviewEast PalestineFairlessGarrettsville GarfieldGrand ValleyGates Mills HawkenLaBraeYoungstown LibertyLuthernWestAkronManchesterPymatuning ValleyRootstownSandy ValleySouth RangeTuslawCleveland Villa Angela-St.

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Region 23SouthingtonConotton ValleyEast CantonFairport HardingJackson-MiltonWarren JFKLeetoniaLowellvilleLutheran EastMalvernAshlandMapletonMathewsSebringMogadoreMonroevilleNewburyOpen Door ChristianGreenwich South CentralSt. Mary Central CatholicNorwalk St. PaulStrasburg-FranklinTorontoTuscarawas Central

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Wayne 21———

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———WEEK 14

STATE SEMIFINALSDIVISION I

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DIVISION IICin. La Salle 48, Lewis Center Olentangy 13Macedonia Nordonia 52, Mayfield 14

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Members of the 2015 Oak Glen football team are (front, from left) Michael Cambell, David Devaux, Justin Cambell, Chase Crago, Hunter Skeeles, ChayceLemley, Mason Headley, Jayden Glen; (second row, from left) trainer Maryssa Durante, Mac Enriquez, Colin Williams, Aaron Gray, Lance Collins, JakeMcCoy, Dakota Price, Stevie Cool, Devon Chadwick, trainer Emma Smith; (third row, from left) trainer Alyssa Creese, Bradly Hitt, Cyle Perez, ShawnMoore, Ryan Cunningham, Cameron Oulds, Noah Toomey, Draven Burton, Blake Almo, trainer Sierra Dulaney; (fourth row, from left) trainer MeganCampbell, Cole English, Ron Moore, Logan Kranis, Joe Duranti, Tony Minnis, Isaac Roshohoc, Solan Mueller, Gus Weekly, trainer Hannah Jacobs; (fifth row,from left) Nic Rowland, Ethan Travis, Brandon Skeeles, Austin Andrews, Williams Straight, Zane Cook, trainer Mollie Williams; (back, from left) coach TedArneault, coach Patrick McGillian, coach Frank Crain, head coach Ian Whittington, coach Justin Lipps, coach Chris Hill and manager Max Van Fossen.

Oak Glen returns key startersClassificationWest Virginia Class AA.

2014 Record2-8. The Golden Bears were 1-2 in

games decided by eight points or less.They have lost 13 of their last 14 homegames and 21 of their last 23 games over-all.

Head coachIan Whittington enters his fourth sea-

son as head coach with a record of 6-24.He served the previous three years as anassistant at Oak Glen.

Assistant coachesTed Arneault, offensive coordinator,

quarterbacks, outside linebackers

Patrick McGillian, offensive line, de-fensive lineChris Hill, tight ends, defensive endsFrank Crain, running backs, lineback-

ersJustin Lipps, wide receivers

Returning lettermenEighteen, including seven starters on

offense and seven starters on defense.

Basic offensive linemenPro.

Offensive outlookThe Golden Bears didn’t score more

than 22 points in any game last season.“We are returning starters at key posi-

tions (QB, RB, WR, TE and three OL),”Whittington said. “We are planning to bea well-balanced offense with playmakersin the run and pass game.”

Basic defensive formation4-2-5.

Defensive outlookThe Golden Bears gave up an average

of 37.0 points in their eight losses lastseason.“With most of the front seven return-

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ing, we plan of focusing on stopping therun and making offenses one dimen-sional,” Whittington said.

Returning offensive backsLance Collins (junior quarterback),

Dakota Price (junior running back).

Incoming offensive backsBradly Hitt (senior running back).

Returning offensive endsCyle Perez (senior wide receiver),

Michael Cambell (senior tight end),Devon Chadwick (senior tight end).

Incoming offensive endsChase Crago (junior wide receiver).

Returning offensive linemenIsaac Rohosac (junior guard), Noah

Flowers (senior center), Ryan Cunning-ham (senior guard).

Incoming offensive linemenRonMoore (senior tackle), Logan Kra-

nis (junior tackle).

Returning defensive linemenDakota Price (junior end), Isaac Ro-

hosac junior (tackle), Logan Kranis (ju-nior tackle).

Incoming defensive linemenNoah Flowers (senior end).

Returning linebackersMichael Cambell (senior outside), Ste-

vie Cools (outside), Ryan Cunningham

(senior inside).

Incoming linebackersDevon Chadwick (inside), Nic Row-

land (inside).

Returning defensive backsLance Collins (junior).

Incoming defensive backsCyle Perez (senior), Justin Cambell (se-

nior), Solan Mueller (junior).

2014 Players honoredMicah Swiger (graduated), first-team

All-OVAC.Dakota Price, first-team All-OVAC.

2014 LeadersRushing — Dakota Price.

Passing — Lance Collins.Receiving — Cyle Perez.Tackles — Ryan Cunningham.Interceptions — Lance Collins.

2015 OutlookThe Golden Bears return eighteen let-

termen, including seven starters on eachside of the ball.They return most of their skilled play-

ers and will try to use their team speed tostretch the field.Oak Glen will try to snap a three-game

losing streak as they open the season byhosting rival Weir on Friday.

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47 Shawn Moore....................5-6.......120 ....Fr.54 Ryan Cunningham............5-10.....205 ....Sr.59 Noah Flowers....................5-11 .....230 ....Sr.60 Cameron Oulds.................5-9.......220 ....Fr.62 Noah Toomey....................5-11 .....230 ....Soph.64 Draven Burton...................5-8.......270 ....Soph.66 Ty Beila .............................5-9.......205 ....Soph.68 Mathias Cook....................5-10.....235 ....Soph.70 Cole English......................6-3.......280 ....Fr.71 Ron Moore ........................5-11 .....250 ....Sr.74 Logan Kranis.....................6-3.......280 ....Jr.76 Joe Duranti .......................5-8.......180 ....Soph.77 Tony Minnis.......................5-8.......250 ....Soph.78 Isaac Roshohac ................6-3.......270 ....Jr.80 Solan Mueller....................5-6.......125 ....Jr.81 Gus Weekly ......................5-8.......170 ....Soph.83 Ethan Travis......................6-2.......180 ....Fr.84 Brandon Skeeles ..............5-9.......145 ....Sr.86 Austin Andrews .................5-10.....160 ....Jr.88 William Straight.................5-9.......180 ....Soph.

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OAK GLEN,Continued from Page 22B Oak Glen junior quarterback Lance Collins

Dakota Price


SALEM QUAKERS


Members of the 2015 Salem football team are (front, from left) D.J. Pullie, Cooper Bezeredi, Levi Maenz, Jake Maenz, Eli Rothwell, Chase Ackerman, ZainRogers, Matt Weingart, Jerod Carner; (second row, from left) Mitch Davidson, Zach Bezon, Ethan Bailey, Kade Byland, Jason Shultz, Andre Irwin, AnthonyWynyard; (third row, from left) Jake Thomas, Ross Armeni, Josh Campbell, Tony Maniscalco, Tyler McCoy, Lex Murray, Davonne Bailey, Kobe Leininger,Zach Cusick; (fourth row, from left) Drew Wilson, Billy Robinson, Josh Davis, Jake O’Dell, Logan Foor, James Monigold, Trevor Smith; (fifth row, from left)Joe Dotson, Keaton Turney, Matt Ferugson, Austin Adams, Kaleb Messersmith, Nick Blackburn, Chase Conzett, Jake Humeniuk, Max Righetti; (back) Bray-don Gibson.

Don’t count out the QuakersClassificationDivision IV, Region 11

2014 Record3-7, including a 1-6 mark in the North-

eastern Buckeye Conference.The three wins came against teams that

won five games last season (MineralRidge, East Liverpool, Canton South).The Quakers have lost 16 of their last 18road games and 19 of their last 21 leaguegames.

Head coachRon Johnson enters his fourth season as

head coach with a record of 6-24. He was

head coach at Canton McKinley the pre-

vious four seasons, going 31-16 and mak-

ing the playoffs all four ears. He also was

head coach at Yellow Springs (13-17),

Westlake (16-24) and Middletown (13-

17). From 1991-2000, he was a running

backs coach and assistant head coach at

Miami (Ohio) University.

Assistant coachesCharlie EllingtonJason SwigerJason LudeCory WonnerMike MaiettaMike DeBarrSteve Miller

Returning lettermenThirty-one, including nine starters on

2015 SCHEDU L EGames start at 7 p.m.,

unless notedAug. 28 Mineral RidgeSept. 4 UnitedSept. 11 at East Liverpool, 7:30Sept. 18 Canton SouthSept. 25 at MarlingtonOct. 2 at CarrolltonOct. 9 MinervaOct. 16 at AllianceOct. 23 at LouisvilleOct. 30 West Branch

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Salem Quakers


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SALEM —The Salem Quak-ers football team is poised andready for the 2015 season with aveteran group returning to thefield.The Quakers were 3-7 last

season, but look to improve onthat mark having already de-feated the Crestview Rebels inan earlier scrimmage.Three of the returning starters

under head coach Ron Johnsonare Kade Byland, Keaton Tur-ney, and Matt Weingart.

Byland is a third-year starterwho plays at multiple positions,including running back, wide re-ceiver, cornerback, and safety.“I think this is going to be our

best year with Coach Johnson. Ithink we’re going to do very wellthis year, “ Byland said. “We’regoing to have the best recordwe’ve had. That’s my opinion.We’ll be very good.”Byland said the offense should

be more of a balanced attack.“This year I think we’re going

to split it up pretty even. Wehave a great quarterback and wehave two good running backsthat are going to run the ball, “said Byland.He expressed confidence

about competing in the North-eastern Buckeye Conference,particularly against theLouisville Leopards.“That’s definitely going to be

our toughest matchup, but younever know,” Byland said. “I

think we could definitely givethem a run for their money thisyear. We’ve been preparing verywell.”Turney is a four-year starter

who plays offensive tackle. Healso expressed an optimistic out-look for the upcoming season.“We’re all looking up,” he

said. “We’re putting in a lot ofwork; just coming out of thegates quick, full speed, ready toget anyone we can get our handson.”

He said the Quakers playedwell against the Rebels and intheir second scrimmage againstthe Springfield Tigers.“We had a pretty good night

against Crestview, looking tohave a good night againstSpringfield as well,” Turneysaid. “They are good preseasongames to measure out to wherewe’ve got to be, see what wehave to work on.”Weingart is returning for his

third season at quarterback di-

recting the Quaker offense. Hesays the first two years have beena learning experience for him.“We’ve been trying to get bet-

ter every year, just taking it dayby day,” he said. “Having the ex-perience of starting for threeyears, I think it’s really going tohelp me with my decision mak-ing and just being able to playfaster and getting everyone setand being ready to go for Fridaynights.”Weingart is one of the team’s

captains who takes his leadershiprole seriously.“I just work hard and lead

through example and show allthe younger guys what it meansto work hard and show up everyday hungry and ready to prac-tice.”He also had a positive evalua-

tion of the scrimmage againstCrestview.“We scrimmaged Crestview

and it was really good for us,”Weingart said. “We played fastand were striking hard on de-fense, flying to the ball. The of-fense looked pretty sharp attimes.”Head coach Ron Johnson is

appreciative of the experiencedteam that he has.“It’s just our guys with every

game, everything that we do theyget more experience on how tohandle it,” he said. “They’re nowseasoned players. We’ve beentogether for four years and thosethings now, you start to get close

Quakers expecting more of themselves


Salem seniors Keaton Turney (71) and Matt Weingart (10) are multi-year starters for theQuakers, who open the season Friday against Mineral Ridge.

See EXPECTING, Page 27B

“I think this is goingto be our best year

with Coach Johnson.I think we’re going

to do very wellthis year.”

KADE BYLAND,SALEM SENIOR

offense and nine starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationMultiple spread.

Offensive outlookThe Quakers averaged 34.7 points in

their three wins and 10.1 points in theseven losses last season.They return nine starters, including

quarterback Matt Weingart, who hasthrown for 2,828 yards and 30 touch-downs in his 17 career starts. He will besurrounded by skill players with goodspeed.“We expect to be explosive with a lot

of weapons at our disposal,” Johnson said.

Basic defensive formation3-4

Defensive outlook“A high pressure attack from a lot of

different angles,” Johnson said.The Quakers allowed more than 30

points in seven games last season.

Returning offensive backsKade Byland (senior running back),

Cooper Bezeredi (junior running back),Matt Weingart (senior quarterback).

Returning offensive endsJake Humeniuk (junior), Tony Manis-

calco (senior).

Incoming offensive endsD.J. Pullie (senior), Ross Armeni (se-

nior), Jerod Carner (junior).

Returning offensive linemenKeaton Turney (senior), Josh Campbell

(senior), Zach Cusick (senior), JamesMonigold (junior).

Incoming offensive linemenNick Blackburn (senior), Joe Dotson

(junior), Willie Wilson (senior).

Returning defensive linemenZach Cusick (senior), Ethan Bailey (ju-

nior), Nick Blackburn (senior), KeatonTurney (senior).

Incoming defensive linemenJoe Dotson (junior), AnthonyWynyard

(junior).

Returning linebackersJosh Campbell (senior), Tony Manis-

calco (senior), Tyler McCoy (senior),Kobe Leininger (junior), Andrew Irwin(junior).

Returning defensive backsLex Murray (junior), Kade Byland (se-

nior), Ross Armeni (senior), Cooper Bez-eredi (junior).

Incoming defensive backsD.J. Pullie (senior), Jake Humeniuk (ju-

nior), Jerod Carner (junior).

2014 Players honoredJake Bezon (graduated), first-team All-

Area.Blake Hochadel (graduated), first-team

All-Area.

2014 LeadersRushing — Cooper Bezeredi, Kade

Byland.Passing — Matt Weingart, completed

46 percent of his passes for 1,256 yardsand 12 touchdowns.Receiving — Blake Hochadel (gradu-

ated) an area-high 61 catches for 656yards (10.8) and seven touchdowns.Tackles — Jake Bezon (graduated)

134.Interceptions —Jake Bezon (gradu-

ated) 3.

2015 OutlookAfter six wins in the last three seasons,

Salem is optimistic about the season be-cause of a large number of returnees.The Quakers play Mineral Ridge,

United and East Liverpool before startingplay in the Northeastern Buckeye Confer-ence.They were outscored by an average of

11.7 to 36.7 in the seven NBC games lastseason.“We expect to compete every week

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WEST BRANCH WARRIORS


Members of the 2015 West Branch football team are (front, from left) Shawn Dickson, Colton Ruggles, Tyler Goode, Michael Page, Austin Smith, HunterSteele, Trae Hillyer, Matt Manley; (second row, from left) Jacob Ice, Aaron Mohr, Jake Knoeval, Mickey Ormison, Jeremy Gorby, Justin Stowe, Jeff Butcher,Logan Berger, Ian Sharp; (third row, from left) Matt Steer, Brett Butcher, Ethan Griffith, Robert Lozier, Mitch Craig, Marshall Ney, Carl Bates, MarcusHoopes, Tyler Vlaiku, Cameron Thorn; (fourth row, from left) Kelly Ginnetti, Ben Castellucci, Kyle Linhart, Kyler Strotz, Anthony Ginnetti, Ryan Timpe,Cole Pittman, Mike Williams, T.J. DeShields; (back, from left) head coach D.J. Dota, coach Chris Tucker, coach Frank Edie, coach Shawn Alazaus, coachChad Butcher, coach Scott Manusakis, coach Mike Sigler and coach Ken Harris.

Road Warriors at start of seasonClassification

Division IV, Region 11

2014 Record6-4, including a second-place finish in

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with a 5-2 mark. The Warriors won their

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decided by six points or less.

Head coachD.J. Dota, enters his fifth season as

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West Branch senior Trae Hillyer is battling for playing time at quarterbackheading into Friday’s season opener at Crestwood.

West Branchrunning backRob Lozier (20)gets away fromCrestview’sCody Mackalllast season.


Returning lettermenSixteen, including six starters on of-

fense and seven starters on defense.

Basic offensive formationMultiple formations.

Offensive outlookTheWarriors lost leading rusher, passer

and scorer, Corey Snyder to graduation,who accounted for 2,199 total yards on356 offensive plays.“Right now we’re still working on the

quarterback between Trae Hillyer and T.J.DeShields,” Dota said. “I think oncethat’s established, it will define what to dowant to do more. It depends on who winsthat job. We have high expectations forthe offensive line with four of them backand the tight end back.”

Basic defensive formationMultiple 4-3.

Defensive outlookThe Warriors gave up an average of

30.9 points a game last season, but gotthree wins in games they gave up 27points or more.“Defensively in our first scrimmage, I

felt really good against stopping the run,”Dota said. “Against the pass we were OK,but that is expected at that time. If you canforce people to pass the football whodon’t want to, that is a good thing.”

Returning offensive backsNone.

Incoming offensive backsTrae Hillyer (senior quarterback), Rob

Lozier (junior running back), JustinStowe (senior running back), T.J.DeShields (sophomore quarterback).

Returning offensive endsAustin Smith (junior wide receiver), Je-

remy Gorby (senior tight end).

Incoming offensive endsBrett Butcher (junior wide receiver),

Hunter Steele (senior wide receiver),Jacob Ice (junior tight end).

Returning offensive linemenColton Ruggles (senior), Jake Koneval

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Incoming offensive linemenMitch Craig (junior), Michael Page (se-

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Returning defensive linemenMichael Page (senior), Jeremy Gorby

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Incoming defensive linemenMitch Craig (junior), Justin Stowe (se-

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Returning linebackersAaron Mohr (senior), Jacob Ice (se-

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Incoming linebackersCole Pittman (sophomore), Matt Steer

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Returning defensive backsAustin Smith (senior), Trae Hillyer (se-

nior), Logan Berger (senior).

Incoming defensive backsCameron Thorn (junior), Rob Lozier

(junior), Brett Butcher (junior).

2014 Players honoredJake Zinni (graduated), special mention

Division IV All-Ohio and first-team All-Area.Trae Hillyer, first-team All-Area.Corey Snyder (graduated), special

mention Division IV All-Ohio and sec-ond-team All-Area.Kip DeShield (graduated), special men-

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2014 LeadersRushing — Corey Snyder (graduated)

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4 Matt Manley ........................5-4 .......155.....Sr.5 Trae Hillyer..........................5-9 .......182.....Sr.6 Jacob Ice.............................6-1 .......160.....Jr.7 Cameron Thorn...................5-9 .......160.....Jr.8 Hunter Steele ......................5-9 .......155.....Sr.9 Ethan Griffith .......................5-10 .....151.....Jr.10 Kyle Linhart .........................6-0 .......160.....Soph.12 T.J. DeShields .....................6-3 .......170.....Soph.13 Shawn Dickson ...................5-4 .......138.....Sr.14 Austin Smith ........................6-2 .......165.....Sr.16 Marcus Hoopes...................5-9 .......215.....Jr.20 Robert Lozier ......................5-11......165.....Jr.21 Michael Edie .......................6-1 .......160.....Sr.22 Ryan Timpe.........................5-9 .......175.....Soph.24 Logan Berger ......................5-7 .......168.....Sr.28 Kelly Ginnetti.......................5-3 .......105.....Soph.29 Jeff Butcher.........................5-7 .......155.....Sr.30 Cole Pittman .......................5-10 .....160.....Soph.

33 Marshall Ney .......................6-0 .......175.....Jr.34 Justin Stowe........................6-2 .......200.....Sr.40 Tyler Goode ........................5-6 .......170.....Sr.43 Aaron Mohr .........................5-8 .......200.....Sr.44 Matt Steer ...........................5-6 .......155.....Jr.51 Mickey Ormiston .................6-2 .......183.....Sr.52 Michael Page ......................5-9 .......230.....Sr.53 Colton Ruggles ...................6-0 .......270.....Sr.55 Mitch Craig..........................6-0 .......245.....Jr.56 Anthony Ginnetti..................5-7 .......175.....Jr.58 Carl Bates ...........................5-10 .....183.....Jr.63 Jake Koneval ......................5-10 .....190.....Sr.70 Kyler Strotz .........................5-11......242.....Soph.71 Nathan Shubert...................6-0 .......215.....Soph.74 Ian Sharp ............................6-6 .......275.....Jr.75 Mike Williams ......................6-0 .......270.....Soph.81 Ben Castellucci ...................5-11......180.....Soph.84 Jeremy Gorby .....................6-4 .......220.....Sr.88 Tyler Vlaiku .........................5-9 .......155.....Jr.

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West Branch senior standouts (from left) Jeremy Gorby, Colton Ruggles and Austin Smith guide the Warriors into the 2015 season.

ated) 51 catches for 642 yards (12.6) andsix touchdowns; Bryce Butcher (gradu-ated) 23 catches for 329 yards (14.3) andtwo touchdowns; Jerian Thomas (gradu-ated) 23 catches for 284 yards (12.3) andthree touchdowns; Austin Smith, 18catches for 197 yards (10.9) and threetouchdowns.Scoring — Corey Snyder (graduated)

68 points; Kip DeShields (graduated) 36;Mason Hughes (graduated) 36; JerianThomas (graduated) 28.Tackles — Trae Hillyer 94; Aaron

Mohr 85; Mason Hughes (graduated) 68.Interceptions — Jerian Thomas (grad-

uated) 7.

2015 OutlookComing off their second winning sea-

son in seven years and a surprising sec-ond-place finish in the NortheasternBuckeye Conference, the Warriors areready to go at it again this season.“I hope it is a successful one,” Dota

said. “It depends on how we develop from

last year to this year ... do our guys knowhow to play in games. How we developfrom the scrimmages to week three willdefine how we do.”The 15 seniors will have to lead the

way.“There’s leadership they have to take

on,” Dota said. “We can’t do it all ascoaches.TheWarriors open the first three weeks

on the road as they travel to Crestwood,Beaver Local and Ravenna Southeast.“We need a good start to the season and

focus on getting better each week,” Dotasaid. “This is a team that can really run tothe football.”The Warriors will enter Northeastern

Buckeye Conference with a four-gameleague winning streak in a chase to catchdefending champion Louisville.“I’m guessing Louisville because they

have a lot of guys coming back,” Dotasaid. “I think after that it is a up in the air.Alliance, Marlington and us are right inthe mix there. After Louisville, it could beanyone depending on how they progress.”

WARRIORS,Continued from Page 32B


SALINEVILLE —Southern Local has a newhead football coach, but heis not new to the area.Rich Wright takes over

the Indians after two sea-sons at Wellsville and 14at Beaver Local.“I don’t feel like a new

coach,” Wright said. “I’mjust wearing new colors.”Wright made the move

to Southern Local in Feb-ruary to become the assis-tant principal at the highschool.“I’ve been there long

enough, through the win-ter,” Wright said. “I knowthe kids.”Long enough to know he

has a lot of work to do.“The kids are in their

fourth offense in fouryears,” Wright said. “Itmakes it a little difficult.We do what we do. Thefirst job I was there for along, long time. This timeit is a little different.”He was 83-66 with six

playoff appearances atBeaver Local from 1998-2011 and 16-7 with twoplayoff appearances atWellsville from 2013-14.

Now he takes over aprogram that has won threeof its last 21 games.“They scored 11 touch-

downs last season,” Wright

said. “That’s scary.”Actually, the Indians

scored 11 touchdownseach of the last two sea-sons when they finishedlast in the area in scoringoffense.“Every time you start,

it’s football,” Wright said.“That part is OK. Getting anew system in is the chal-lenge. You have a systemthat you run and you don’twant to put too much in.”The players have been

adjusting to the new coach.“They have different

methods,” Southern Localsenior Jesse McClurg said.

“We just have to get usedto what he’s saying andhow things go. He’s a goodguy. He knows what he’stalking about.”Wright will make his

Southern Local debutwhen the Indians open theseason by hosting PadenCity (W.Va.) on Friday.Paden City, the smallestschool in the Ohio ValleyAthletic Conference, hasan enrollment of about 158students in grades 7-12.“We’ve got to be able to

throw the ball and be bal-anced,” Wright said.“We’re going to have to tryto develop some depth.”The Indians will need it

when they start play in thenew Inter-Tri CountyLeague White Divisionagainst Columbiana onOct. 2 and Lisbon on Oct.9.One ofWright’s goals is

to win the home games.The Indians put in artificialturf two years ago, buthave gone 2-8 on it, losingtheir last seven homegames.“They did a really nice

job (with the field),”Wright said. “It’s kind ofweird practicing where youplay. I don’t think anybodyis used to having a full-length field to practice on.“I like a grass field bet-

ter, but you don’t have tobother with maintenance.We practice every day withlines. That part of it is a lotbetter for practice. And wehad the stretch of rain andit didn’t affect us.”He has had the Indians

working between the lines.“I think we’re getting

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Crestview in week one.After a string of lopsidedlosses to the Rebels,Beaver Local took themright down to the wire inlast season’s opener,falling 14-7 on a goal-linestand in the waning sec-onds. Johnston was tack-led from behind at theCrestview 3 following a64 yard pass with oneminute left.“That one is getting a

lot of attention,” Johnstonsaid. “It’s definitely a bigone for us early in the sea-son.”Oak Glen senior re-

ceiver Cyle Perez still hasa bad taste in his mouthafter the Golden Bearswent 2-8 last season.However, with seven re-turning starters on offenseand 10 on defense, betterthings could be on thehorizon.“We’re going to be a lot

better this year,” Perezsaid. “We’re so muchmore of a team this year.Last season, we had abunch of inexperiencedplayers.”Perez led the team in

receiving yards, catchesand touchdowns a seasonago, and will once againbe a big part of OakGlen’s plans.“Getting a full year of

starting experience undermy belt is huge,” Perezsaid. “The game is somuch faster on Fridaynights.”One early litmus test

will come in the team’sseason opener at homeagainst Weir, whichtrounced the GoldenBears 42-3 last season.“We’ll be ready, we

want to show peoplewe’re much better,” Perezsaid.

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they were way better than us. We didn’tcome to play.”With each passing week, the likelihood

increased that the Potters would end theseason winless and it became tougher totake the field on Friday nights.“It started getting tough to go out there

in the second half of the season knowingthere is a chance you weren’t going to winany more games that year,” Dozier said.“We just kept trying to push through.”“It was tough to keep the kids’ attitudes

positive the more we lost,” Ludwig said.What kept Dozier going was the desire

to set a positive example in the face of ad-versity for the younger players.“I was just trying to be a good role

model for my younger brother or for theyounger guys in the middle school com-ing up,” Dozier said. “They look up to usso you always want to try and have a pos-itive attitude and show them that you haveto keep working hard even when thingsare tough. Life’s not always going to beeasy.”At season’s end, Ludwig brought each

player in for interview and heard a hand-ful of concerns about players caring moreabout themselves than the team. An ob-servation Dozier echoed.“We weren’t much of a team last year

at all,” Dozier said. “People were worry-ing about their stats and playing for them-selves instead of their teammates. That’swhat hurt us the most. It was hard to playgames when we weren’t out there as aunit.”Dozier said that was a problem the Pot-

ters are aggressively trying to rectify.“We did a lot more stuff together as a

team this offseason,” Dozier said. “Lastyear we would all go our separate ways alot. Now we’re trying to do all of ourworkouts together as much as possible soeveryone is aware what everyone else isdoing. We’ve tried to build each other upwhenever we can.”Ludwig gave up his role as defensive

coordinator during his first season as headcoach, but has since taken that role back.“Defense is my true passion that’s

where I have the most knowledge,” Lud-wig said. “I didn’t want to take too muchon my first year, but I realized that de-fense is something I have to run.”Ludwig has also tried to make practices

more loose and fun. As a Mount Unionalum, he has enlisted advice from the vastnetwork of coaches that school has pro-duced.“I talked to a lot of guys to see what we

could do differently,” Ludwig said.“We’re starting to crank a lot of musicduring individual practice. We alsoplanned a surprise trip to the pool recentlyinstead of a second practice. I’ve neverdone anything like that before. The kidsseem to be responding.”Whether the Potters new approach pays

off in the win column is yet to be seen, butfor right now, spirits are high.“We’re ready to show people we’re not

the same team anymore,” Dozier said.“We’ve worked really hard in the offsea-son and we’re ready to play footballagain.”


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