Tag Archive for: EOAC

EAST PALESTINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH TONY FOSTER (EP 6)

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A big home victory for the Bulldogs at home last week that keep hopes alive for another EOAC Championship!  The Bulldogs were able to dial up the offense and keep Leetonia without a score in Week 7, and now turn their attention to Toronto this week!

We caught up with Head Bulldog, Tony Foster to discuss the high points of last week’s victory as well as what the task at hand is against the Knights.

What’s the scouting report for the week?  What does the coaching staff do to maintain focus on the field?  What’s Coach Foster’s most treasured football memory?

All that and more on this week’s East Palestine Coach’s Corner with Tony Foster!

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BENDER FAR FROM BROKEN

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Imagine the difficulty of not playing a sport for three years of your high school career, and deciding to go out for the most popular sport in school your senior year!  The emotions that must go into a decision like that could be excruciating for the normal teenager.  However, the cool, calm, and collect Senior at East Palestine took everything in stride, then took a starting spot at wide receiver this year.

Dan Bender isn’t the rule.  In fact, he’s the exception when it comes to his athletic prowess.  Bender’s skill on the field is only trumped by his manners and kindness off of it.  A young man with strong values, and a strong work ethic has built his opportunity for a grand finale at EPHS.  Some of the pressure he faces would be enough to break most student-athletes, but for Bender, it’s just another day at the office.

Our Dan Figley catches up with the EP Standout Receiver, and DB in this week’s East Palestine Player Profile: BENDER FAR FROM BROKEN.

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COLUMBIANA COACH’S CORNER WITH BOB SPAITE (EP 6)

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After a big win last week over Toronto, the Clippers are flying high on a two-game win streak.  Catching the altitude at the right time is what it’s all about, and Coach Spaite and the Clippers are doing just that.

The Clips will set up shop at Wellsville this week and try to cage the Tigers and get over .500 for the first time this season!

How did Toronto force Columbiana to a “Plan C”?  Has there been a player that has risen to the occasion?

All that and more on this week’s Columbiana Football Coach’s Corner with Bob Spaite.

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EAST PALESTINE COACH’S CORNER WITH TONY FOSTER (EP 5)

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East Palestine was the hard-luck loser in last week’s match-up with Southern, and look to bounce back on Homecoming against EOAC Rival-Leetonia.  It’s been quite the roller coaster thus far this season for Coach Foster and the Dogs.  Hope is still lingering though in East Palestine, with hopes that the Bulldogs can win out and make their case for Week 11.

This week we sit down with Coach and discuss the difficulties to keep focus, as well as how flag football and other versions of football may effect the varsity game in the years to come.

Sit back, and enjoy Episode 5 of East Palestine Coach’s Corner with Tony Foster.

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WHAT CAN BROWN DO FOR YOU?

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A Student-Athlete’s senior year can be very defining for them if they allow it to be.  For East Palestine’s Noah Brown, he’s used the last 3 years as a springboard for his grand finale as a Bulldog.  Brown serves as one of the big run-stoppers on the Bulldog defense, and continues to be one of the top leaders for the brown and white.

Noah also serves as the Captain of the wrestling team, and has leaned on his experiences on the mat to take the steps necessary to help make splash plays in the 2018 campaign.

What’s Noah’s favorite food?  His biggest influence?  His favorite superhero?

Find out all that and more as our Dan Figley sits down with Noah for this week’s East Palestine Player Profile: WHAT CAN BROWN DO FOR YOU?

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DETERMINATION IS RECIPE FOR COOK

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After another obstacle faced last Friday against Southern Local, East Palestine finds themselves in unfamiliar territory.  One that has them in playoff mentality in week 7.

However, the good news for the Bulldogs is they continue to gain health along the way.  Especially in one of their key players, Colton Cook!

Cook suffered a broken collarbone earlier this year in a passing scrimmage that has held him out half the year, but Cook’s determination to get healthy, and get back on the field shows exactly the mentality the Dogs must have going into the final month of the regular season: one day at a time.

Our Tim Figley caught up with Colton Cook following practice, and gets inside the huddle for this week’s East Palestine Player Profile: DETERMINATION IS RECIPE FOR COOK

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LISBON FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH ALAN MIKOVICH (EP 6)

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After a strong start for Lisbon, they’ve had a tough stretch, but look to be turning the corner.  The Devils will line up 3-3 to face the Toronto and continue to play against tough competition this week in what will surely be a battle.  It’s been a weird week for many teams in the valley, but Lisbon looks to build on the Spaghetti Bowl victory in Week 6!

With the same winning mentality in place, can the Blue Devils return to state championship glory?  We’ll know first with Tyler Hoffman leading the way with all the pointed questions to Coach Mikovich.

Prepare yourself for week 7, and more Devilish insight with Episode 6 of 2018 Lisbon Football Coach’s Corner!

 

COLUMBIANA FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH BOB SPAITE (EP 5)

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What a week it was for the Clippers!  A prime-time, OVERTIME thriller that ends up in a victory over the United Eagles in the Eagles Nest!  While entertaining as it can be, it can also play a part into the rest of the season with fatigue, injuries, and strategy.  Coach Spaite has the team recharged and ready to take on Toronto as close to 10% as they can be!

What does this week have in store for our Clippers?  Find out when YSN’s Mark Franken sits down for the fifth edition of Columbiana Coach’s Corner sponsored by Ben Hawkins Plumbing!

CLIPPER CAPTAIN LOOKS TO MAKE IMPACT FOR COLUMBIANA

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Columbiana Senior Brandt Virden has been described as “The 125 Pound Brick Wall” and to some, it warrants a smile, but if you ask Virden- it’s a warning for his opposition.

The 5’4 Safety is coming off a shortened junior campaign with purpose, and style.  His teammates voted him a Co-Captain of this 2018 Clipper squad, and with that title comes major responsibility.

2018 has all the makings of a special year in Columbiana, and our Mark Franken caught up with Brandt for this week’s Cornerstone Trucks Columbiana Player Profile!

 

EAST PALESTINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH TONY FOSTER (EP 4)

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The Bulldogs put together a big week despite the weather.  The Dogs caged the Wellsville Tigers in big fashion to get their first conference win in 2018.

Coach Foster and the Dog Pound are ready to be road warriors again, this time they’re headed south to the Wigwam of Southern Local!

Can the Bulldogs build a winning streak on the shoulders of the undefeated Indians?  What’s the main focus on each side of the ball for the brown and white?  What’s Coach’s favorite vacation spot?

Find out all that and more on this week’s Coach’s Corner with Tony Foster (EP 4)