DANVILLE WARES DOWN THE ROCKETS

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MASSILLON OH- In a hard-fought battle in the Regional Semifinals, Lowellville faced a formidable challenge against Danville, ultimately falling short with a final score of 41-21.

The first quarter set the tone as Danville’s RB Aidan Burke powered through with a 9-yard TD run at 1:20, followed by RB Cole Delaughder’s successful 2-point conversion, giving Danville an early 8-0 lead.

Lowellville responded in the second quarter as QB Michael Ballone connected with WR Matt Lucido for a 10-yard TD pass at 2:29. A completion to WR Braylen Dabney for 2 points leveled the score at 8-8. However, Danville surged back with a 25-yard TD run by RB Cole Delaughder at 1:03, leaving the score at 14-8 in favor of Danville.

The third quarter witnessed Danville extending their lead with Cole Delaughder scoring a 3-yard TD run at 5:32. Although the 2-point attempt was unsuccessful, Danville led 20-8. Lowellville fought back, with QB Michael Ballone contributing a 9-yard TD run at 3:40. K Matt Lucido’s successful PAT brought Lowellville within striking distance at 20-15. However, Danville quickly responded with a 50-yard TD run by Cole Delaughder at 3:32, maintaining a 26-15 advantage.

In the fourth quarter, Danville continued to assert dominance with QB Walker Weckesser connecting with RB Cole Delaughder for a 15-yard TD pass at 11:53, accompanied by a successful 2-point conversion, bringing the score to 34-15. Danville sealed the victory with another impressive 15-yard TD run by Cole Delaughder at 4:14, followed by a successful PAT from K Javier Sica’Gonzalez, making it 41-15. Lowellville managed to put up a fight in the waning moments, as QB Michael Ballone connected with WR Landon Esenwein for a 15-yard TD pass at 1:53. However, a fake FG attempt proved unsuccessful, and the game concluded with a final score of 41-21 in favor of Danville.

Despite the challenging loss, Lowellville showcased resilience and determination throughout the contest.

GARFIELD’S RUN STOPPED BY PIRATES

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MAPLE HEIGHTS OH- In a hard-fought battle, Garfield’s football season came to an end with a challenging loss to Perry in the regional semifinals, concluding with a score of 42-14.

The first quarter saw Dare’on Howard make a significant impact with a 3-yard run at the 8:02 mark, putting Perry ahead 7-0. Soon after, Jayden Studio extended the lead with another 3-yard run at 3:18, bringing the score to 14-0.

The second quarter showcased Perry’s offensive prowess as Walter Moses connected with Owen McKoon for a 12-yard touchdown pass at 10:41, pushing the lead to 21-0. Jayden Studio continued to dominate with a remarkable 63-yard run at 8:52, further widening the gap to 28-0. Garfield fought back before halftime, with Eric Geddes finding Keegan Sell for a 5-yard touchdown pass at :26, putting them on the board with a score of 28-7.

In the third quarter, Perry maintained their momentum as Moses connected with Studio for a 12-yard touchdown pass at 3:21, extending their lead to 35-7.

The final quarter saw Jayden Studio securing a 56-yard run at 8:03, solidifying Perry’s lead at 42-7. Despite a resilient effort from Garfield, Keegan Sell managed a 12-yard run at 2:13, bringing the final score to 42-14. Though the season concluded with a tough loss, Garfield demonstrated determination and resilience throughout the game.

DEDICATED TO THE DEDICATED

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CANFIELD, OH- As a part of three generations of South Range Raiders Scott Valentine said it best when he delivered “I’m sure Coach has spent more time in those four walls since it was built than he has at his own dinner table and we couldn’t think of a better building to bear their names.” when talking about Dan Yeagley on Thursday night.

Former players were tasked with raising funds for the signage and dedication of the appropriately named “Dan & Kelli Yeagley Field House” and teams from 1996 through 2023 were listed as donors to the cause and facilitated by Nick Toy and getting players of different generations involved and the vision of Randy Dominguez, said Valentine.

 

Yeagley, who had coached his alma mater since 1995 accrued an overall coaching record of 248-75 in his 28 years at the helm.  Coach Yeagley also helped guide the Raiders to 13 conference championships, 3 regional titles, and the crown jewel 2022 State Championship.

All of that would not have been possible without the love and support of Dan’s loving wife, and best friend, Kelli – who endured the roller coaster ride that is being a coach’s wife for every step of the way.  South Range, and the community that makes it knew it was only fitting to show gratitude for her sacrifices along the way.

“Kelli and I have been blessed with great players throughout the years, and great friends, and even more great coaches- and I can’t thank you enough.  This is such an honor, it really is- remember what it stands for: preparation, commitment, dedication, hard work, and remember it stands for sacrifices” said Yeagley.

The Raiders take on Clearview on Friday night in the Regional Semi-Finals, where Coach Yeagley and Kelli have sideline passes to cheer on their favorite team.

 

2023 ALL-YSN FOOTBALL TEAM RELEASED

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- With the conclusion of the 2023 regular season, Your Sports Network has pinned together its selections for the All-YSN Team from this year’s gridiron greats.  Each team is represented based on wins during the regular season campaign and statistics that were provided as well as announcers who watched throughout the season.

Congratulations to all of this year’s selections, and thank you for the efforts you put forth for your families, teams, and communities.

Here is the list of football teams and their players in a more readable format:

Archbishop Hoban
– Elbert Hill IV
– Caleb Jones
– Eli Lee
– Tysen Campbell
– Payton Cook
– Jordan Pritchard-Sewell
– Caleb Schlater
– William Satterwhite

Ashtabula St. John
– Will Anderson
– Vin Narducci
– Ryan Williams

Austintown Fitch
– Davion Pritchard
– Dan Evans III
– DeShawn Vaughn Jr
– Rocco DiFlorio
– Xavier Dahn
– Dominic Perry
– Deon’Dray Richard

Beaver Local
– Austin Cline
– Brock Severs
– Kane Curran
– Tyler Prideau
– Keaton Heddleston
– Wade Foster

Boardman
– Tomas Andujar

Brookfield
– Rico Smith
– Christian Davis
– Josh Rankin
– Kaiden Kirila
– Brett Carsone

Campbell Memorial
– Mihali Koullias

Canfield
– Scottie Eaton
– Danny Inglis
– Paul Bindas
– Vince Luce
– Santino Cocca
– Anthony Mazzella

Cardinal Mooney
– Ashton O’Brien
– Adyn Paige
– Rocco Zabel
– Will Desmond
– Carlos Gomez

Champion
– Michael Sanders

Chaney
– Drew Gault
– Javeon Young
– Matt Jones
– Bryson Douglas
– Darius Stonework

Columbiana
– Kian Hartley
– Liam Surgenavic
– Cam Clancy
– Branson Graham
– Bryce Ebben

Conneaut
– Wyatt Payne
– Max Gleason
– Ty Covill
– Scotty Edwards
– Bryce Spurlin

Crestview
– Max Hawkins
– Jameson English
– Joey Carr
– Mikey Proctor
– Caidyn McElhaney

East (Youngstown)
– Andrew Blackmon
– Jose Castro
– Daryan Brownlee

East Liverpool
– Trent Davis
– Gavin Wright
– Marquise Glenn
– Dorian Burchett
– Blake Adkins
– Kooper Ramsey

East Palestine
– Jesse Lipp
– Owen Jurjavcic

Edgewood
– Tony Hall
– Jacob Ernst
– Seth Enos
– Anthony Hunt
– Hunter Braat
– Zeke Lucas

Edison
– Chase McClurg
– J.D. Henderson
– Evan Kimmerle
– Deacon Rawson
– Avante’ Hayes
– Talan McClurg
– Joey Simpson

Garrettsville Garfield
– Keegan Sell
– Leo Grandizio
– Eric Geddes
– Brandyn Bogucki
– Deacon Sommer
– Harper Troyer
– Christian Gallagher
– Collin McGranahan
– Cade Rock
– Ivan Trent

Girard
– Stephen Sims
– Tuff McConahy
– Domenico Simone
– Ahmad Curd
– Mykel Collier-Dixon

Grand Valley
– Robert Rogers
– Andrew Soltis

Howland
– John Perry

Hubbard
– Garland Warren
– Alex Hackwelder
– Braydon Songer
– Michael Hazimihalis

Jackson-Milton
– Cayden Mitchell
– Aiden Stanke
– Keegan White
– Vincent Fay
– Joey Zayas
– Jonah French
– Samuel Conn

Jefferson
– Kaige Boczar

LaBrae
– Davin Derry
– Nick Lipinski
– Owen Meeks
– Jay McGarry
– Gabe Greene

Lakeside
– Alex DiSalvatore
– Nate Bartone
– Devan Miller
– Caleb Stitt

Lakeview
– Boom Gillis
– Thomas Easton
– Nolan Toth
– Andrew Brown
– Jake Nicholas

Leetonia
– Cameron Roller

Liberty
– Tawann Tutwiler
– Dwayne Moody
– Dawaun Moody
– Chamir Franklin
– Derrick Ross-Howard

Lisbon
– Trevor Siefke
– Ashton Hinchcliffe
– Hunter Dailey
– Austin Dailey
– Logan Stauffer
– Marc Moore
– Landon Mowery

Lowellville
– Michael Ballone
– Tino Rivera-Ocasio
– Braylen Dabney
– Matt Lucido
– Landon Esenwein
– Casey Gordon
– Geno Perry
– Vinny Perry
– AJ Boehlike

McDonald
– Drew Zajack
– Kyle Puckett
– Jordan Perry
– Zachary Shobel
– James Hipple

Mohawk
– Jay Wrona
– Justin Boston
– Bobby Fadden
– Dante Retort
– Sam List
– AJ Verdi
– Blake Logan
– Joey Nail

Mineral Ridge
– Ian Erb
– Brady Balestrino
– Jacob Russell
– Ethan Pemberton
– Preston Holbrook
– John Rozzi
– Bryce Rohrman

Newton Falls
– Carter Rapczak
– Gage Phares
– Caden Short
– Zander Miller

Niles
– Antuan Gardner
– Steven Thomas
– Chris Macioce
– D’onte Williams
– Anthony Budak
– Nathan Coots
– Joseph Smith

Orange
– Alex Ford
– Russell Tye

Poland
– Dom Pagano
– Cole Fulton
– Danny Nittoli
– Vito Komara
– Andrew Todd
– Matt Boccieri
– Alex Stefek
– Jas Stefancin
– Paul Greco

Pymatuning Valley
– Ryan Croston
– Ty Vickery
– Jon Finello
– Alex Simon
– Mathew Adkins
– Jaron Nowakowski
– Jayce Fulkman
– Damion Brainard

Salem
– David Manges

Sebring
– Joel Seals

South Range
– Tristan Toy
– Blake Ewert
– Aidan Dominguez
– Gus Valentine
– Kam Aquisto
– Brady Crumbacher
– Gaven Nagy
– Luke Starkey
– Logan Butcher

Southern
– Ryan Exline
– Timmy Potts
– Ayden Frischkorn
– Landen Heffner
– Colton Spahlinger
– Frank Shagnot
– Markell Smith
– Richie Sloan

Springfield
– Kolten Ruark
– Kaeson Kosek
– Dante Gentile
– Dylan Sheely
– Sean Guerriero
– Wyatt Kuboff
– Jake O’Donnell
– Lucas Datillo

Struthers
– Jason Dukes
– Delvin Braham
– AC Carter
– Caleb Sakara
– Anthony Pastella
– Robert Carcelli
– Christian Pascarella
– Matthew McConnahy

United
– Luke Courtney
– Parker Newburn
– Dallas McCracken
– Logan Castro
– Andrew Ogilvie
– Dan Milburn
– Garrett McIntosh

Ursuline
– Jack Ericson
– Christian Lynch
– DC Ferrell
– Ty’Req Donlow
– AJ Snyder
– CJ Frasco
– Devonte Taylor
– Jy’Quise Liason
– Tairan Davis

Valley Christian
– Ja’Sean Lindsey
– Ike Lake
– Deion Miller
– Geordan Taylor

Warren JFK
– Freddy Bolchalk
– Marcus Komora

Waterloo
– Jayden Hakin
– Matt Ralston
– Bobby Harouff

Wellsville
– Tyrell Watkins

West Branch
– Beau Alazaus
– Boston Mullinex
– Joey Jackson
– Jeremiah Thomas
– Eliza Hirst
– Garin Harlan
– Anthony Perry
– Gavin Gregory
– Nick Love
– Clayton Day

Western Reserve
– Luke Henning
– Nate Fussilo
– Nate Hemberger
– Jack Darney
– Chris Pater
– Josh Stamp
– Dom Riccardi
– Fischer Himes

Windham
– Dylan McCune
– Jack Eye

 

LAKERS FALL IN MOGADORE

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Mogadore, OH- In a hard-fought battle against a very seasoned opponent, the Pymatuning Valley Lakers faced off against the Mogadore Wildcats in the second round of the OHSAA playoffs. The game was filled with thrilling moments and remarkable plays that kept fans cheering from both sides.

The first quarter started with Mogadore’s Cole Reese breaking through the Lakers’ defense, making an impressive 18-yard touchdown run. The extra point was good, putting the Wildcats ahead 7-0. However, the Lakers quickly responded with a 1-yard touchdown run by Ryan Croston and a successful 2-point conversion run by Croston himself, taking the lead at 8-7.

The second quarter saw both teams battling for the lead. Mogadore’s Austin Constantine managed a 2-yard touchdown run, and the 2-point conversion was good, putting the Wildcats ahead 15-8. Mogadore extended their lead with a remarkable 89-yard pass from Kason Jaber to Devin Graham, although the Lakers managed to block the extra point. The score at halftime stood at 21-8 in favor of Mogadore.

The third quarter had its share of challenges for the Lakers, with a fumble that was recovered by Mogadore. Cole Reese of Mogadore added to the Wildcats’ lead with a 36-yard touchdown run and another successful 2-point conversion, making the score 29-8.

The final score reflected the fierce competition, with the Mogadore Wildcats claiming a 29-8 victory over the Pymatuning Valley Lakers. While the Lakers (8-4) may have ended their season with this loss, they can take pride in an impressive season, going undefeated in conference play and outscoring their last six opponents by a significant margin. Juniors Ryan Croston and Ty Vickery, both 1,200-yard rushers, were instrumental in their success. With only one senior on the roster, the Lakers are poised to be a formidable opponent once again in the 2024 season.

The Mogadore Wildcats (10-2) will move on to the Regional Semi-Finals in week 13, where they will face the Mineral Ridge Rams (8-4). While the Lakers’ season may have ended, their future looks promising, and their fans can look forward to more exciting football in the years to come.

ROCKETS PUT THE THRUSTERS ON BLAST

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In an anticipated playoff showdown, Lowellville avenged their only loss of the season, overpowering Western Reserve with a commanding 32-7 win. The Blue Devils of Lowellville sent a clear message, making their way to the Regional Semifinals in impressive fashion.

The star of the night for Lowellville was undoubtedly Santino Rivera-Ocasio, who was an unstoppable force on the field. Rivera-Ocasio carried the ball an astonishing 26 times, accumulating an impressive 252 rushing yards and scoring four crucial touchdowns. His performance left the Western Reserve defense struggling to contain him and served as the backbone of Lowellville’s triumph.

Lowellville set the tone early in the game, with the defense making a significant impact. Michael Ballone’s interception in the first quarter, shortly after Lowellville’s initial score by Luke Henning, set the tone for the night. This defensive gem foreshadowed the challenging evening that Western Reserve would endure.

It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the Blue Devils of Western Reserve finally found the end zone. Quarterback Luke Henning connected with Ethan Cannon for a 14-yard touchdown, providing a glimmer of hope for Reserve. However, it was too little, too late to mount a comeback against Lowellville’s dominating performance.

With this resounding win, Lowellville advances to the Regional Semifinals, where they are set to face the second-seeded Danville. The exact neutral site for the upcoming matchup will be determined over the weekend.

UNITED FALLS IN SECOND ROUND

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HANOVERTON, OH- In a hard-fought second-round clash in the OHSAA Playoffs, the Cuyahoga Heights football team demonstrated their strength and determination as they conquered the United Eagles, sealing a 26-7 victory that showcased their prowess on the field.

From the opening kickoff, it was evident that Cuyahoga Heights was determined to assert its dominance. Francis Connors led the charge, plowing his way through the Eagles’ defense, and capping off an impressive drive with a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Michael Paterkiewicz’s successful kick added the extra point, giving Cuyahoga Heights an early 7-0 lead.

Cuyahoga Heights continued to assert their dominance in the second quarter. Connors struck again with a 6-yard rushing touchdown, although the extra point attempt fell short. The score expanded to 13-0 in favor of Cuyahoga Heights.

United faced a formidable challenge, with the Cuyahoga Heights defense proving to be a formidable barrier. The Eagles’ struggles continued into the third quarter as Anthony Coutouzis broke through with a 7-yard rushing touchdown. Although the two-point conversion pass attempt failed, Cuyahoga Heights widened their lead to 19-0.

Connors was far from done, as he secured his third rushing touchdown of the game with another 1-yard plunge, and Paterkiewicz’s kick was true. The Cuyahoga Heights lead was now a commanding 26-0.

Despite the challenging circumstances, the United Eagles continued to fight. In the fourth quarter, Luke Courtney connected with Andrew Ogilvie for a 15-yard touchdown pass, showing their determination to avoid a shutout. Courtney’s successful kick added the extra point, and the Eagles put 7 points on the scoreboard.

However, it was not enough to mount a full-scale comeback, and the game concluded with a final score of 26-7 in favor of Cuyahoga Heights.

Cuyahoga Heights gained a total of 263 yards, compared to United’s 232.  Francis Connors was the standout player for Cuyahoga Heights, accumulating 179 yards on 37 carries, and setting the tone.  Luke Courtney led the United Eagles with 72 yards on 13 carries, Courtney also passed for 98 yards. and closes the book on a historic Eagles career where he did everything but drive the bus in his tenure.

WEST BRANCH HOUSE CALL SENDS THEM TO NEXT ROUND

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BELOIT, OH- In a riveting matchup, the West Branch Warriors held off a determined Streetsboro Rockets team to claim a hard-fought 31-28 victory in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The Rockets were the first to make their mark on the scoreboard as Preston Hopperton powered through the Warriors’ defense for a 6-yard touchdown run, putting Streetsboro up 7-0 in the first quarter. Garrett Tiller’s successful kick added the extra point, giving the Rockets an early lead.

The Warriors, under the guidance of play-caller Tim Cooper, responded with a powerful second quarter. Beau Alazaus connected with Jeremiah Thomas for a 24-yard touchdown pass, and Eliza Hirst’s successful extra point brought the score level at 7-7. West Branch didn’t stop there. Boston Mulinix bulldozed through the Rockets’ defense for a 12-yard rushing touchdown, and Jeremiah Thomas added a 7-yard touchdown run, putting the Warriors ahead 21-7 at halftime.

Streetsboro refused to back down, with Cohen Klimak connecting with Jackson Gula for a 27-yard touchdown pass in the final minute of the second quarter. Garrett Tiller’s successful kick narrowed the gap to 21-14.

In the third quarter, Eliza Hirst extended the Warriors’ lead with a 25-yard field goal, making it 24-14. However, Streetsboro’s Preston Hopperton answered with a spectacular 58-yard touchdown run, and Garrett Tiller’s kick brought the Rockets within striking distance at 24-21.

The fourth quarter was a thrilling showdown. Preston Hopperton once again showcased his skills with another 58-yard touchdown run, giving Streetsboro a 28-24 lead.

With the game on the line, West Branch’s Joey Jackson delivered a game-changing play, returning the kickoff 79 yards for a touchdown. Eliza Hirst’s successful kick sealed the deal, and the Warriors regained the lead at 31-28.

Despite the Rockets’ efforts to mount a comeback, the Warriors’ defense stood strong, securing the narrow victory.

Both offenses put on a show, combining for nearly 1000 yards on the night.  West Branch gained a total of 454 yards, compared to Streetsboro’s 418.  Preston Hopperton led the Rockets’ rushing attack with 197 yards on 19 carries while Boston Mulinix led West Branch’s ground game with 170 yards on 20 carries.

Beau Alazaus completed 16 of 24 passes for 184 yards for the Warriors through the air while  Cohen Klimak passed for 103 yards for the Rockets.

The West Branch Warriors now set their sights on their next challenge in Week 13, while the Streetsboro Rockets displayed their fighting spirit in a game that will be remembered by both teams and their fans.

SOUTH RANGE DECOMMISSIONS GENERALS

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CANFIELD, OH-In a highly-anticipated second-round matchup in the OHSAA Football Playoffs, the South Range Raiders clashed with the Ridgewood Generals at a packed Rominger stadium, and the Raiders left no room for doubt in a commanding 35-0 victory.

The scoring began with a bang as the Raiders’ Blake Ewert showcased his explosiveness, breaking through the Ridgewood defense with a remarkable 49-yard rushing touchdown. Just two minutes into the game, the South Range crowd erupted with excitement as they took an early 7-0 lead, courtesy of Logan Butcher’s extra point.

South Range continued to dominate in the second quarter. Ewert added to his impressive night with a 5-yard rushing touchdown, followed by another successful extra point from Logan Butcher. The score surged to 14-0 in favor of the Raiders. The relentless South Range offense struck again with Aidan Dominguez finding the end zone with a 3-yard rushing touchdown. Butcher was once again clutch with the extra point, extending the lead to 21-0.

The Raiders were not finished yet, with Junior QB, Tristan Toy connecting with Brady Crumbacher for a 13-yard touchdown reception, capping off a brilliant drive. Butcher’s extra point was money yet again, and the halftime score stood at an imposing 28-0 in favor of South Range.

Following an outstanding halftime show, the third quarter saw South Range maintain their offensive prowess. Tristan Toy demonstrated his quarterbacking skills with a 21-yard touchdown pass to Aidan Dominguez. Butcher continued to be a reliable force with the extra point, and the scoreboard read 35-0.

The fourth quarter went scoreless, as South Range’s defense continued to stifle Ridgewood, denying them any opportunity to mount a comeback, and ending the Generals’ season in Week 12.

The game’s outcome was a testament to South Range’s offensive prowess and defensive resilience. Blake Ewert’s explosive rushing night finished with 149 yards and two scores on 18 carries, combined with Logan Butcher’s accuracy on extra points 5/5, allowed the Raiders to take control early and maintain their momentum throughout. The passing game, led by Tristan Toy’s pinpoint accuracy going 6/7 for 79 yards through the air while rushing for 81 yards, was equally impressive, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive attack.

Defensively Brady Crumbacher was the leading play-stopper with 7 tackles.  Kam Aquisto had four stops, and Gus Valentine, Heath Crouse, and Dylan Smesko clogged up things for a trio of solo tackles apiece.

With the victory, South Range will take on Clearview who upset Norwayne 19-16 on Friday night at a site to be determined by the OHSAA.  Stay tuned to YSN for all the details of that matchup and many more.

 

RAMS ARE STILL RUNNING ALONG

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ROOTSTOWN OH- In a thrilling playoff clash, Mineral Ridge continued their impressive postseason run with a hard-fought 17-9 win over Rootstown, marking their second road victory in the playoffs.

The Rams’ offense was led by quarterback Owen Shingledecker, who amassed 78 passing yards. He wasted no time putting Mineral Ridge on the scoreboard with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Ethan Pemberton in the first quarter, setting the tone for the game.

Brady Balestrino played a pivotal role in the Rams’ passing game, making five receptions for 26 yards, showcasing his reliability as a receiver.

On the ground, Jacob Russell led the way for Mineral Ridge, racking up 64 rushing yards, while Ian Erb added another 52 yards, keeping the offense moving and putting pressure on the Rootstown defense.

The Mineral Ridge defense was the true star of the night, flying all over the field and holding Rootstown to a mere 9 points. Their relentless efforts resulted in three turnovers that proved to be crucial. Kaiden McCune and Julian Rozzi each had an interception, further cementing the Rams’ dominance on the defensive end. Rozzi not only had an interception but also forced and recovered a fumble, which he returned for a game-changing touchdown.

With this impressive win, Mineral Ridge’s playoff journey continues, and their next challenge awaits. They will face off against Mogadore in the next round of the playoffs. The game is set for Friday at 7:00, at a neutral site yet to be announced at the time of this writing. Mineral Ridge’s fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in this exciting playoff run, as the Rams aim to build on their successes and make their mark on the postseason.