CAMPBELL MEMORIAL RED DEVILS FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 2) WITH ANDREW KING

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CAMPBELL, OH – After an impressive display on both sides of the football against St. Thomas Aquinas, head coach Andrew King and the Campbell Memorial Red Devils football team came away with a 30-0 victory in week one. Up next for the Red Devils will be a road test against the Lowellville Rockets in week two.

YSN’s own Steve Leslie was able to sit down with Coach King this week at Tavern 26 to talk about the week one victory, what Coach took away from the game and the film, what he thinks the Red Devils need to do against Lowellville to keep the momentum going in week two, and what his outlook and keys to the game are for the Rockets on Friday night.

All that and so much more in this week’s episode of Campbell Memorial Red Devils football coach’s corner with head coach Andrew King!

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SPRINGFIELD TIGERS FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 2) WITH SEAN GUERRIERO

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – Coming off a tough week one defeat at the hands of the South Range Raiders, head coach Sean Guerriero and the Springfield Tigers are looking to put together a solid week at practice and head into week two with some confidence. Up next for the Tigers will be a road test as they will take on other tier, MVAC foe, the Brookfield Warriors on Friday night.

YSN’s own Steve Leslie had the opportunity to catch up with Coach G to talk about the week one match up with South Range, what Coach took away from the game and the film, what he thinks the Tigers need to do to bounce back in week two, and what his outlook and keys to the game are for the Warriors on Friday night.

All that and so much more in this week’s episode of Springfield Tigers football coach’s corner with head coach Sean Guerriero!

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THE OUTSTANDING O’DONNELL

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – The Springfield Tigers football team prides itself on always having playmakers on both sides of the football and one such senior this season is Jake O’Donnell. Jake prides himself on his talent when it comes to catching the football as the wide reciever will be one of the players the Tigers lean on this season when it comes to the big play threat. O’Donnell has been able to put together a quite successful career so far as he has been consistent and always ready to play whether its in practice or on game day.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down with Jake this week at the Tigers Table to discuss the week one game against South Range, what Jake wants to do after his graduation, what it means to him to be a Springfield Tiger, and a rapid fire questionnaire where we learn what makes Jake the person and player he is!

All that and so much more in this week’s Springfield Tigers football player profile with senior star, Jake O’Donnell!

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MILLER THE MAGNIFICENT

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – When you think of Springfield Tigers athletics most people associate multi-sport athletes that have a gritty, hard nosed talent to always show up and do the job at hand. One such player is Drew Miller, who embodies the blue collar style of play that has endeared him to the Springfield faithful over the course of his career. Drew not only leads by example but he also is one of the biggest supporters of his teammates as one might notice he is always the loudest and first to celebrate after a big play! Drew not only competes on the football field but he also has had a successful career on the hardwood.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie had the chance to sit down with Drew this week at the Tigers Table to discuss his career in both sports at Springfield, what Drew wants to do post graduation, what he thinks this season has in store for the Tigers and himself, and a rapid fire questionnaire where Drew gets to talk about many topics that enlighten his fans.

All that and so much more in this week’s very special Springfield Tigers football player profile with senior, Drew Miller!

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SNYDER STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT

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POLAND, OH – The Poland Bulldogs football team is led by 18 great seniors this season and each one brings a different mentality and different leadership style that they are all able to combine together to make this team move forward. That leadership showed on Friday night as the Dogs traveled to Salem and came away with a 38-6 win. One such senior that leads by example, leads with an unselfish mentality, and embodies the Poland hard-nosed football style of play is Ryan Snyder. Ryan is never afraid to do the “dirty work” in a game to make sure that he helps his team win each snap in every game to help lead Poland to victory. Not only is Ryan all in, he is also all over the field, as he plays all three aspects of the game from offense to defense to special teams!

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie had the opportunity to catch up with Ryan at Combine Brothers this week to discuss his senior year so far, what his thoughts were about the week one victory and the week two match up with Howland, what Snyder wants to do after high school, a rapid fire questionnaire to learn some of the little things that make Ryan who he is, and so much more!

Check out this exclusive player profile with Poland Bulldogs senior star football player Ryan Snyder on YSNLive!

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THE ‘CIERRI ON TOP

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POLAND, OH – The Poland Bulldogs football team has been on of those football teams in the Youngstown area that has always been led by great players but has also always been one of the premier programs in the area. This year’s squad is no different as they are led by a great group of seniors and one of those senior is Matt Boccierri. Matt “bleeds” Poland blue and loves the challenge of leading this team week to week. His play on the football field speaks for itself as he is always flying around making plays from his linebacker position and always seems to be in the right position to make the big play or gain the necessary yards on offense when the Bulldogs need it most!

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie was able to sit down with Matt this week at Combine Brothers to discuss his football season so far, what his thoughts are for after graduation, what his outlook is on this season and the week two match up with the Howland Tigers, and a rapid fire questionnaire where we get to learn more about what makes Matt the person and player he is!

This week’s exclusive player profile with senior Bulldogs star, Matt Boccierri is LIVE!

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POLAND BULLDOGS FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH TOM PAVLANSKY

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POLAND, OH – Coming off an impressive 38-6 victory in week one over the Salem Quakers, head coach Tom Pavlansky and his Poland Bulldogs are looking to keep that momentum going. The Bulldogs took over against Salem and never looked back, Coach Pav had his defense finely tuned and looking like it was in mid season form right from the opening kickoff. Up next for Poland will be another road test as they will travel up to Howland to take on an 0-1 Tigers squad looking to rebound themselves.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie was able to sit down with Coach Pavlansky this week at Combine Brothers to discuss last week’s victory, what his takeaways were after seeing the film and what the Dogs will need to work on this week at practice, what his outlook is for the Howland Tigers game this week, and much more!

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BLUE DEVILS TOO HOT TO HANDLE

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MCDONALD, OH- The Southern Local Indians faced off against the McDonald Blue Devils in an intense football match that delivered excitement and drama until the very end. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions as both teams battled for dominance on the field in week one.

**1st Quarter:**
The game started with both teams struggling to break the deadlock, with the score remaining 0-0. However, Southern Local quickly shifted the momentum in their favor with a 3-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion rush. This put Southern Local ahead 8-0. McDonald received the kickoff and managed to drive down the field, culminating in a 40-yard passing touchdown from Kyle Puckett to Casey Miller. Unfortunately for McDonald, the point-after attempt was missed, leaving the score at 8-6 in favor of Southern Local at the end of the first quarter.

**2nd Quarter:**
The second quarter witnessed back-and-forth action, with both teams displaying strong defensive efforts. McDonald’s Drew Zajack scored a 5-yard rushing touchdown, but the two-point conversion was unsuccessful. Southern Local responded with a 5-yard rushing touchdown of their own by Jamar Allen, but once again, the two-point conversion was not converted. The half ended with a score of 14-12 in favor of Southern Local.

**3rd Quarter:**
McDonald came out strong in the third quarter, with Drew Zajack finding the end zone once again on a 7-yard rushing touchdown. However, the two-point conversion attempt was once again unsuccessful. Southern Local answered with a 1-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion rush, pushing their lead to 22-18 by the end of the third quarter.

**4th Quarter:**
As the game entered its final quarter, McDonald’s Kyle Puckett orchestrated a crucial 29-yard passing touchdown to Jordan Perry, putting them ahead 24-22. The point-after attempt was converted, extending McDonald’s lead to 25-22. In a dramatic turn of events, McDonald recovered a fumbled kickoff return by Southern Local. McDonald managed to maintain possession of the ball and run out the clock, securing their hard-fought victory with a final score of 25-22.

The game was a testament to the resilience and determination of both teams, as they battled through touchdowns, conversions, interceptions, and fumbles. Despite the ups and downs, the McDonald Blue Devils managed to emerge victorious in a thrilling contest against the Southern Local Indians, with a final score of 25-22.

TIMLIIN TALLIES TWO TDs; RED DEVILS ROLL

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CAMPBELL, OH –    Friday night lights returned to the valley as Campbell played host to the Knights of Aquinas. From the first kickoff, this one was all Red Devils as they look to grab their first winning season since 2012. Campbell was able to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, aided by the powerful big men, Jordan Gore and Matt Koziorynsky. The blocking up front opened things up for an opening drive touchdown as Kevin Timlin carried one in from 6 yards out.

That might have wrapped up the scoring for the first quarter, but the Red Devils still had more in the tank. It was the junior Timlin again, early in the 2nd quarter, who found the end zone. This time, playing on the other side of the ball, Timlin would make a great read and an even better break on the ball as he earned the quick pick 6 and put the Red Devils up 14-0 after the PAT.

Campbell would follow up with touchdown runs from Malik Young and Mihali Koullias. In between, Matt Koziorynsky forced his way through the offensive line of the Knights and earned two more points with a tackle in the backfield for a safety. Campbell took a 30-0 lead into halftime and wouldn’t look back.

With a running clock in the 2nd half, the Campbell offense wouldn’t tack on any additional points, but the defense continued to hold their own and earned a shutout on the night. Campbell will travel to Lowellville next and look to keep things rolling against a tough Rockets team.

HOBAN IMPRESSES AT THE HOF

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CANTON, OH-  Archbishop Hoban was on a mission in their 2023 season opener against Frederick Douglass, the reigning Class 5A high school state champion from Kentucky. The Knights demonstrated their mettle with a commanding 45-6 victory, leaving no doubt about their capabilities.

Even without star running back Lamar Sperling, who earned the prestigious title of Ohio Mr. Football as a senior and has since moved on to play for the University at Buffalo, the Hoban offense proved its explosiveness. This victory highlighted several key aspects for the Knights.

The Knights’ resilience was evident as they triumphed at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, a venue that had posed challenges for them in the past.  However, the Knights seemed to have exorcized those demons this year.  Their dominant performance silenced doubts, especially since this stadium had been the site of their previous Division II state championship losses in 2022 and 2021.

Hoban’s talent level was on full display, reaffirming their potential to contend for their sixth state title under the guidance of their 11th-year head coach, Tim Tyrrell.

Early in the game, Hoban seized control, establishing a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and further extending it to 38-0 by halftime.

Junior Tylan Boykin, making his debut as the starting varsity quarterback, wasted no time in making an impact. On Hoban’s first offensive play, Boykin connected with senior wideout Parker Falkenstein for a 46-yard touchdown pass, setting the tone for their commanding display.  The Hoban passing game would account for 84 yards through the air and 155 yards on the ground attack while racking up a total of 13 first-downs along the way.

Caleb Jones led the offensive charge with 93 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries. He also exhibited his versatility by catching two passes for 35 yards, including a remarkable one-handed reception. Stepping into Sperling’s role, Jones showcased his readiness and skill.  Jones would finish the game with 16 carries for 82 yards and three scores.

Hoban’s defense was equally potent, starting with a three-and-out and culminating in a key interception by senior safety Ty Campbell. The turnover provided excellent field position, enabling Hoban’s offensive onslaught.  Hoban’s tenacious defense continued to shine, recovering a fumble and creating scoring opportunities. Feister capitalized on this turnover with a 3-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, further solidifying Hoban’s dominance.

Jones’ multi-dimensional performance included a trio of first-half touchdown runs (6, 3, and 14 yards), with a 40-yard rush that set up freshman running back Brayton Feister’s 11-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

While Frederick Douglass managed to break Hoban’s shutout with a late rushing touchdown, the Knights had already demonstrated their superiority in a resounding 45-6 victory.