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SOUTH RANGE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 2) WITH DAN YEAGLEY

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CANFIELD, OH – Coming off a much-anticipated rivalry game with the Springfield Tigers, head coach Dan Yeagley and the South Range Raiders are amped up and eager to continue winning! The Raiders traveled down the road to New Middletown last week and walked away with an impressive 41-24 victory. Up next for South Range will be the home opener as the Raiders will welcome University School to town on Friday night.

YSN’s own, D.J. Yokley, had the pleasure of chatting with Coach Yeagley this week to discuss the big week one victory, what he and his staff have been doing to prepare the Raiders for University School while still enjoying a big win, as well as, what some keys to victory are for week two.

All that and so much more in this week’s episode of South Range football coach’s corner with head coach, Dan Yeagley!

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CHANEY FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 2) WITH CHRIS AMILL

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Head coach Chris Amill and the Chaney Cowboys are coming off a tough game against Austintown Fitch in week one but remain excited and eager to get back to playing Chaney style football as the season progresses. The Cowboys will look to rebound and get after Boardman in week two. The Cowboys will welcome the Spartans to Rayen Stadium on Friday night.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to catch up with Coach Amill this week via video chat to discuss his thoughts about the ‘Boys week one game, what he and his staff have prepared for Boardman, what some keys to victory are for week two, and much more!

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CANFIELD FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 3) WITH MIKE PAVLANSKY

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CANFIELD, OH – Coming off a thrilling week one victory over rival Poland in the “Battle of 224,” head coach Mike Pavlansky and the Canfield Cardinals are flying high into week two. The Cards will look to continue their winning ways while playing solid football on both sides of the ball as they will welcome the Dover Tornadoes to town on Friday night.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down with Coach Pav this week at Cocca’s Pizza in Canfield to discuss the big win over Poland in week one, what it meant to him to play that game, Coach’s outlook moving on to week two against Dover, what he thinks the keys to victory are for Canfield to beat Dover, and much much more!

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TOBY SMITH “C”s SUCCESS

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*Contributed by Richie Juliano

CANFIELD, OH – On the second edition of the Canfield football player profile, senior captain Toby Smith joined us at Cocca’s Pizza in Canfield. Smith is a 3 year letter winner for the Cardinals and was named a captain on both sides of the ball. He talked about what it means for him to receive the captain tittle from his teammates, the rivalry of 224, the next matchup against Dover, and his summer traveling the country for football. You can also find out more from Toby Smith in our rapid fire questionnaire. You can watch this live interview from Cocca’s Pizza by clicking the link below!

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URSULINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 2) WITH DAN REARDON

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Coming off one of the most exciting opening week games in recent memory, head coach Dan Reardon and the Ursuline Irish are eager to get back on the field and keep the offense rolling! The Irish started off the season with an incredible 62-58, victory over perennial powerhouse, Bishop Hartley, at Stambaugh Stadium last Thursday. Up next for Ursuline will be a road game at Hickory in Pennsylvania. It will be the first time these two squads lined up against each other.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, had the opportunity to sit down with Coach Reardon via video chat this week to discuss the big victory in week one, what he and his staff are doing to prepare the Irish for an unfamiliar foe in Hickory, what Coach thinks we can expect from the Irish this week, some keys to victory in week two, and so much more!

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OH MY, O’HORO

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BOARDMAN, OH – The Boardman Spartans football team has always been looked at as one of the powerhouses in the Youngstown area that always produces great talent on the field and this year is no different. The Spartans have a very talented team and many believe this team can achieve something very special as the season goes on. This mindset is not only adopted by the fans of the Mahoning Valley but by the team and staff as well. Although they feel like they can achieve that goal, Coach Antram has developed a team that takes it day by day and pieces the little things together because they all know that winning in the little aspects of the game will lead to big success such as winning the state championship. The way this day by day mindset is built is by having great leadership and a passion or drive to do whatever it takes to win no matter what the situation is. No one embodies that concept more than running back, Sean O’Horo.

Sean is currently in his senior season and by no means is he willing to be done playing football for the Spartans. His leadership and play has led the Spartans to a huge opening week victory over Cardinal Mooney, 28-7. In that victory, Sean was able to carry the ball 16 times for 204 yards and impose his will on the defensive end as well. By O’Horo’s ability to lead by example on the football field, he is able to bring all his teammates together and get them on the same page to get focused to go to battle for each other every single night. Sean is not only able to showcase his own talents on the field, he is also able to be a vocal leader and by doing so he is always the loudest player on the field. Whether that is always talking and identifying different schemes and plays on defense, to helping get everyone in the right positions to get a stop, cheering on his teammates when he is on the sideline getting a breather, or even celebrating on the field when someone makes a big play! When talking to Sean, he is always the first to give his teammates credit and truly believes in the team first mentality as he supports all his teammates and always gives them credit for helping him succeed on the field as well as helping the team achieve greatness as well!

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, had the opportunity to talk with Sean this week at Cocca’s Pizza in Boardman to discuss the Spartans week one win, what his goals are for this season, what his plans are for after high school, a rapid-fire question session to see what makes Sean the player and person he is, and much more!

Take some time and check out this exclusive player profile with Boardman Spartans senior football star, Sean O’Horo!

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BOARDMAN FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 2) WITH SETH ANTRAM

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BOARDMAN, OH – Coming off an impressive 28-7 victory at home against the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals on Friday night, head coach Seth Antram and the Boardman Spartans are off to a great start to the 2021 football season. The Spartans will head to Rayen Stadium on Friday, August 27th, to take on the Chaney Cowboys.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, had the opportunity to sit down with Coach Antram at Cocca’s Pizza in Boardman this week to discuss last week’s big win over Cardinal Mooney, who some of the big playmakers were in week one, what the Spartans have to do on Friday night to extend their winning streak, and much much more!

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JAYS TRAVEL TO PICK UP SEASON OPENING VICTORY

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TOLEDO, OH- When Jackson Milton’s opening game against Chalker was canceled due to low numbers, it was important to Head Coach Nate Brode and Athletic Director, Dan Crish to find a game.  There’s something special being built in North Jackson, and to miss a game was not acceptable.

So, when Hilltop’s game was canceled against a school in Sandusky, the two staffs took a bad situation and created a fantastic opportunity for both teams.  They would move the game to the Glass Bowl at the University of Toledo.  A once in a lifetime opportunity for both schools.

So on a Saturday, Jackson-Milton traveled to the University of Toledo for an afternoon game vs the West-Unity Millcreek Hilltop Cadets. JM secured a victory over Hilltop by a score of 29-12 to start the season 1-0.

The leading passer for the team was junior quarterback Alex Schiavi who threw for 72 yards on 7 completions.  The Jays rushing attack was led by senior Ethan Evans who finished with 15 attempts for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns, followed by freshmen RB Keegan White who carried the ball 3 times for 59 yards including 1 touchdown. Evans also led the Jays in receiving yards (22) and receptions (2). Defensively the Jays played extremely well forcing the Cadets into 5 turnovers (3 forced fumbles and 2 interceptions).

Leading the Jays defensively were senior defensive lineman Chase DeDomenic (13 tackles, 1 sack, 4 tackles for loss) and Jake Gross (12 tackles 1 sack, 6 tackles for loss). Juniors Owen McDevitt and Ezekiel Brock each recorded an interception while Evans, Kaden Carlton and Tanner Butler all recorded a fumble recovery. Sophomore kicker Sam Conn hit a 29-yard field goal in addition to two extra points in the contest.

The Blue Jays travel to Newton Falls Friday, August 27 for a 7 pm start against the Tigers.

 

*Contributed by Nate Brode

SALEM FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH RON JOHNSON

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SALEM, OH – It’s football season in Columbiana county, and one team looking to take the county and conference by storm is the Salem Quakers. Head coach, Ron Johnson, is eager to get back on the field and build upon last season. The Quakers will kick off their season this Thursday on the road at Crestview, with both teams looking to pick up a huge win to start the 2021 campaign.

YSN’s own, Jerrod Niederhiser, got to catch up with Coach Johnson to talk some football and preview the 2021 Salem Quakers. Not only did they outline the team and schedule, they discussed the expectations and what Coach thinks the Quakes can achieve this season.

All that and so much more in this week’s episode of Salem Quakers football coach’s corner with head coach, Ron Johnson!

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH T.J. PARKER

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AUSTINTOWN, OH – The excitement surrounding the Austintown Fitch Falcons is growing more and more each day as head coach, T.J. Parker, has his squad ready to take on the season one game at a time. Coach Parker is eager to build upon last season and continue the success of the Austintown Fitch program. The Falcons will open the season this Friday night as the Chaney Cowboys will come to town in a much anticipated rivalry game.

YSN’s own, DJ Yokley, was able to talk to Coach Parker via video chat this week to outline the match up with Chaney, talk about what the off season was like for the Falcons, and some keys to victory for week one.

All that and much more in this week’s episode of Austintown Fitch football coach’s corner with head coach, T.J. Parker!

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