In our final regular season edition of Girard Coach’s Corner with Coach Pearson, our Brit Taylor discusses what needs to be cleaned up in Week 10 to stamp the ticket to the playoffs! We also highlight a young man who has made a big impact right away in the “G.”
All that and more on Episode 6 of Coach’s Corner with Pat Pearson!
Another big victory in Week 8 for Girard, and let’s talk about the guys who don’t get the credit all the time necessarily, the guys up front!
Coach Pearson sits down with YSN’s Britt Taylor and talks about the way that the boys up front have changed the game for Girard. As well as how the defense has stepped their game up from a chain-gang mentality. Britt also talks about how the boys have cleaned up their game from a penalty standpoint.
All that and more on this week’s Coach’s Corner with Pat Pearson!
Another big victory in Week 7 for Girard, and let’s talk about the guys who don’t get the credit all the time necessarily, the guys up front!
Coach Pearson sits down with YSN’s Britt Taylor and talks about the intricacies of what has been the blueprint for success thus far that includes the guys that create the run paths, as well as the special teamers that have led the way with their golden toes.
All that and more on this week’s Coach’s Corner with Pat Pearson!
The Tribe took care of business on Friday night when they dethroned the Devils to advance to 5-1 on the year. Coach Pearson continues to preach focus to the Indians who are determined to make this a historic year in Girard.
As the Indians gear up to battle with Brookfield, revenge is on the mind from a defeat by over 50 a few years ago.
Will the Tribe continue to roll? Can they continue to stay locked in?
Find out all that and more as YSN’s Britt Taylor sits down with Pat Pearson in this week’s Girard Coach’s Corner
It’s been a good jump to the year for the Indians of Girard, and leading them once again is Pat Pearson who looks to take advantage of the weapons at his disposal this year!
A 3-1 start means the target returns to the chest of the black and red! YSN’s Britt Taylor sits down with Coach Pearson after a big win over Champion, and breaks down last week, and turns attention to Week 5!
All that and more on 2018’s inaugural edition of Girard Football Coach’s Corner with Pat Pearson!
GIRARD, OH- Girard coming off of a tough loss to Hubbard was ready to get back on the horse tonight and ride back onto the winning side of town. Following a tough week of practice Girard was ready to take on JFK. Right from the start, the offense led by Mark Waid would put up 35 points alone in the first half. Waid spread the ball around hitting Mick Malito, Aiden Warga, Terrence Davis and Morgan Clardy for touchdowns. He even ran one on his own for 6.
Waid for the second time this season totaled over 400 yards passing. JFK was vulnerable to the Indians passing attack. For JFK, sophomore running back Cameron Hollobaugh received most of the work, but often he was met with stiff resistance from the Indians defensive line led by Jack Delgarbino.
In talking to Waid after the game, the team learned a lot from last weeks loss and realized they “Can’t take anyone for granted.” Next week they face Champion and according to Waid they will still start from square one this week and will continue to work hard.
**Story reported by the Voice of the Girard Indians, Britt Taylor
When you walk into a football stadium in week 1, there’s going to be a buzz no matter the town you’re from. When your once in a generation Quarterback passes for over 300 yards in the first half, that buzz becomes electricity.
Girard’s Mark Waid has been the talk of the town for as long as anybody can remember, but when talking to anybody, he’s first to shed the credit. He praises teammates, coaches, and family before he even speaks of what he does. As Waid heads into Week 2 against rival Hubbard, we caught up with him to discuss the game, the season, and the college recruitment process for him.
Our first Girard Player Profile of 2018 is Mark Waid: WAID-ING FOR HIS MOMENT
GIRARD, OH- One of the area’s top quarterbacks is off the board for college recruiters in the nation. Girard’s field general, Mark Waid has committed verbally to Fordham, and intends to become a Ram after completion of his senior year.
The standout on the field and in the classroom had official offers from Dartmouth, Robert Morris, and Harvard before deciding on Fordham.
Waid broke the Trumbull County passing record in 2017 for total yards in a single season and racked up 56 total TD’s.
Mark broke the news on Twitter Tuesday evening:
Good luck, Mark. We’re looking forward to seeing you play at the next level, but how about a few more Girard records before you go?
CANFIELD, OH- The South Range Raiders weathered a scare by Girard in the first inning where the Raiders coughed up three runs, but Raiders still won 5-4 on Tuesday. Girard’s big inning was driven by singles by David Blackmon and Degregory and by Malito. Girard fired up the offense in the first inning. Girard scored one run when Blackmon singled. The Raiders pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Brycen James drew a walk, scoring one run. Junior, Ben Rivera added a sacrifice fly as well to aid the Raiders.
Nick Habeth (3-2) was the winning pitcher for South Range. He lasted five innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out one. Brandon Youngs and Michael Cunningham entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Youngs recorded the last three outs to earn the save for the Raiders. Shawn Leasure took the loss for Girard. He went six innings, allowing five runs on ten hits and striking out two.
Offensively, the Raiders tallied ten hits. Jared Bajerski, Kris Scandy, and Jake Gehring all managed multiple hits for Raiders. Junior, Jared Bajerski led the Raiders with three hits in four at bats. For Girard, Degregory went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Girard in hits. Girard didn’t commit a single error in the field. Claussell had five chances in the field, the most on the team.