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DALTON DOMINATES THE TRENCHES

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EAST PALESTINE OH- No one touches a football more than the center. A vastly overlooked position on the offensive line, a center is literally the glue that holds an offense together. They’re not simply handing the ball to the quarterback, every protection, every block is methodically coordinated by the center before the ball is snapped. East Palestine has one of the best guys you’ll find in that role.

Dalton Johnson fears no defender, and takes all the punishment a defense can bring. He is a rock. You’re not going to be able to move him easily. The anchor to the offensive line Johnson knows how important his role is in the success of the offense.

With three games under the belt, Dalton knows his team has the ability to come together as a unit and get the job done. Join YSN’s Tim Figley as he sits down with Dom in the latest episode of Player Profile with East Palestine Football only on YSN!

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EAST PALESTINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MIKE DEMSTER

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EAST PALESTINE OH- The East Palestine football program has always been one to pride itself on the effort given on the field. The Bulldogs always focus on the most controllable things in a locker room, effort, and attitude.  This year you can clearly see the attitude and mindset is there for East Palestine. That all comes from the top. Head coach Mike Dempster has instilled a work ethic into the program that no one can deny.  These Bulldogs compete for every inch out on the football field, and then let the chips fall where they may.  You’ll never see a Bulldog put their head down, and you know you can’t keep a hungry dog down for long.

YSN’s Tim Figley recently sat down with the ball coach at East Palestine to talk about the culture of his program. They talk about the first three weeks of the season, the lessons learned heading into conference play, and much more. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Mike Dempster only on YSN!

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THE KNIGHTS CONTINUE THEIR REIGN

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AKRON OH- Hoban continued their impressive streak of blowout victories in Week 3, securing a commanding 34-6 win over Trinity and moving to a flawless 3-0 record for the season. The first quarter saw a 50-yard field goal attempt from Ryan Burns that narrowly missed the mark, but Caleb Jones managed to find the end zone with a 5-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful PAT from Burns, putting Hoban ahead 7-0.

In the second quarter, Burns redeemed himself with a 34-yard field goal, extending Hoban’s lead to 10-0. However, his 38-yard field goal attempt just before halftime fell short, and Hoban held a 13-0 lead at the break.

The third quarter saw Jones continue his dominance with a 3-yard rushing touchdown, with Burns adding the PAT to make it 20-0. The fourth quarter featured a game-changing pick-six by Elbert Hill IV, and Burns’ PAT extended the lead to 27-0. Jones added to his impressive performance with a 32-yard rushing touchdown, and Jeremy Hammel’s successful PAT made it 34-0. Trinity managed to break the shutout with an 11th-hour touchdown pass from Taegan Logan to Brennan Ridley, although the PAT was blocked, resulting in a final score of 34-6 in favor of Hoban.

With this convincing win, Hoban looks ahead to their Week 4 matchup, where they’ll host Akron East. This game showcased Hoban’s dominance on both sides of the ball as they secured their third consecutive blowout victory of the season.

HERALDS BRING NEWS OF VICTORY

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Geneva, OH- In a thrilling football game with both teams providing highlight reel plays the St. John Heralds defeated the Beachwood Bisons with a final score of 38-24. While the game would be full of action both teams need a quarter to figure out their plan of attack. The first quarter ended with both teams unable to score as the defenses held strong, causing multiple 4-and-outs.

The second quarter kicked off scoring with 8 minutes and 17 seconds left on the clock when a high snap resulted in St. John taking a safety, putting Beachwood on the board with 2 points. The momentum continued to swing Beachwood’s way as Mar’Tez Pinkney returned a punt for a spectacular 65-yard touchdown. However, the 2-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the score at St. John 0 – Beachwood 9.

St. John fought back with a 1-yard touchdown run by Vin Narducci, but once again, they couldn’t convert the 2-point attempt. The score now stood at St. John 6 – Beachwood 9.

Just before halftime, St. John’s defense made a crucial play with Ryan Williams intercepting Larry Clark’s pass. St. John’s offense seized the opportunity, executing a trick play with a double pass. Will Anderson connected with Anthony Severino for a 45-yard touchdown, making the score St. John 12 – Beachwood 9. St. John then successfully recovered an onside kick with only 1 minute and 32 seconds left in the second quarter.

In the dying moments of the second quarter, Vin Narducci found Will Anderson again, this time for a 21-yard touchdown pass. The successful 2-point conversion extended St. John’s lead to 20 – 9 as they headed into halftime.

The third quarter saw St. John continuing their offensive prowess, with Vin Narducci tossing a 42-yard touchdown pass to Will Anderson. However, their 2-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at St. John 26 – Beachwood 9. But Beachwood’s Aaden Condor came up with a crucial interception to halt St. John’s momentum.

As the fourth quarter began, Beachwood’s Jacob Thomas made an impact with a 35-yard touchdown pass to Eriq Walker, followed by a successful extra point. The score tightened to St. John 26 – Beachwood 16. But St. John responded swiftly, with Vin Narducci connecting with Will Anderson again, this time for a 69-yard touchdown pass. Their 2-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, making the score St. John 32 – Beachwood 16.

Beachwood refused to back down, as Jacob Thomas orchestrated a 1-yard touchdown run and a successful 2-point conversion, closing the gap to St. John 32 – Beachwood 24. Beachwood then recovered an onside kick with just under 8 minutes left on the clock.

However, their momentum was short-lived, as Jacob Thomas threw an interception to St. John’s Donald Crawford. St. John capitalized on the turnover, with Ryan Williams scoring a 14-yard touchdown run. The 2-point conversion was once again unsuccessful, making the score St. John 38 – Beachwood 24.

With just 3 minutes and 34 seconds remaining in the game, St. John recovered another onside kick, sealing their victory.

The final score stood at St. John Heralds 38 – Beachwood Bisons 24. The St. John Heralds improved to a 1-2 record and looked forward to facing the Steubenville Catholic Central Crusaders in week 3, while the Beachwood Bisons, now 0-3, prepared to play against the Grand Valley Mustangs in their next matchup.

WARRIORS STAY ON THE WARPATH

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Painesville, OH- In an action-packed game, the Edgewood Warriors faced off against the Harvey Red Raiders. The game began with a flurry of touchdowns in the first quarter. Harvey’s Shaun Alston opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run, but their two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at Harvey 6 – Edgewood 0. Edgewood quickly responded as Tony Hall threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Ernst, also missing the two-point conversion, tying the game at 6-6. Harvey’s Alston struck again with a 31-yard touchdown run, putting Harvey up 12-6, but they once again failed to convert the two-point attempt. Edgewood then capitalized on an interception by Hunter Braat, with Tony Hall connecting on a 33-yard touchdown pass to Zach Carlton-Hull, making it Edgewood 12 – Harvey 12 at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Edgewood continued to find success through Tony Hall’s arm, with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Hunt, but the two-point conversion failed, making it Edgewood 18 – Harvey 12.

The third quarter saw Edgewood extend their lead with a forced fumble by Anthony Hunt, which was recovered by Jacob Ernst and returned for a 40-yard touchdown. Despite missing the two-point conversion, Edgewood was ahead 24-12. Tony Hall continued to impress with a 39-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Ernst, extending Edgewood’s lead to 30-12. Edgewood’s defense remained relentless, causing another turnover by Harvey. Tony Hall added to his impressive performance with a 1-yard touchdown run, although the two-point conversion failed once again, making the score Edgewood 36 – Harvey 12.

In the fourth quarter, Tony Hall found Ben Schwartzfigure with an 8-yard touchdown pass, but the two-point conversion was no good, giving Edgewood a 42-12 lead. Harvey’s Shaun Alston managed to break free for a 74-yard touchdown run, but the two-point conversion attempt failed, making it Edgewood 42 – Harvey 18. Edgewood sealed the victory with a 29-yard pass from Tony Hall to Zach Carlton-Hull, securing a 48-18 win.

The final score was Edgewood Warriors 48 – Harvey Red Raiders 18. Edgewood would go on to face the Hawken Hawks in week 3, with a record of 2-1, while the Harvey Red Raiders, at 0-3, would take on the Brooklyn Hurricanes, who had a record of 1-2.

WEST BRANCH PUTS ON A SHOW IN FRONT OF HOME FANS

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BELOIT OH- In a high-scoring and thrilling showdown, West Branch emerged victorious, handing Girard their first loss of the year in a 52-43 shootout. West Branch’s Joey Jackson showcased an incredible performance, scoring five touchdowns on the night, including an impressive defensive score. Jackson also etched his name in the school’s record books with 15 catches for 208 yards, tying the school record with four receiving touchdowns.

On the opposing side, Girard’s Stephen Sims had an outstanding night with 8 catches, 3 touchdowns, and 144 receiving yards. The quarterbacks were also in top form, with West Branch’s Beau Alazaus completing 32 of 50 passes for 370 yards and 6 touchdowns. He found Anthony Perry 12 times for 97 yards, and Boston Mulinix contributed with 20 carries for 79 yards. Girard’s Tuff McConahy delivered a strong performance as well, going 29-51 for 416 yards and 6 touchdowns.

What set West Branch apart were the game-changing turnovers they forced, a total of five, which ultimately proved to be the difference-maker in this high-scoring affair.

Looking ahead, West Branch will hit the road in Week 4, taking on Ridgewood, while Girard aims to bounce back as they open league play by hosting Niles. This game was a showcase of offensive firepower and defensive turnovers, with West Branch securing a memorable victory in this shootout.

SLOW START NO PROBLEM FOR UNITED

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HANOVERTON OH- United orchestrated a remarkable comeback in Week 3, rallying from a 14-0 deficit to secure a resounding 35-14 victory over Crestview. The game began with Crestview taking the lead as Max Hawkins powered in for an 11-yard rushing touchdown, and the ensuing PAT was successful, putting them ahead 7-0 in the first quarter. This lead held until the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Crestview extended their lead with another Hawkins touchdown, this time from 19 yards out, and the PAT was good, making it 14-0. However, United responded before halftime with Luke Courtney scoring on a 2-yard rushing touchdown, narrowing the gap to 14-7.

The third quarter saw United continue their comeback, with Courtney connecting with Louden Stryffeler for a 43-yard passing touchdown, leveling the score at 14-14. Later in the quarter, Andrew Ogilvie added to the comeback with a 1-yard rushing touchdown, giving United their first lead at 21-14 by the end of the third quarter.

United’s dominance continued into the fourth quarter as Courtney found Parker Newburn for a 68-yard passing touchdown, extending their lead to 28-14. Courtney sealed the victory with a 36-yard rushing touchdown, and the PAT was good, resulting in the final score of 35-14 in favor of United.

With this impressive comeback win, United now looks ahead to opening Conference play in Week 4 with a matchup against Columbiana. On the other hand, Crestview will hit the road to face Liberty in their Week 4 contest. This game showcased United’s resilience and determination as they mounted a remarkable comeback to secure the victory in Week 3.

THE BLUE DEVILS BURN BRIGHT

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BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve delivered an impressive performance in Week 3, securing a resounding 28-6 victory over Columbiana. The game began with a statement as Western Reserve’s Jack Darney intercepted a pass and sprinted 56 yards for a touchdown, giving his team an early 7-0 lead with Andrij Chuta Suy adding the PAT. The first quarter ended with Western Reserve in control.

In the second quarter, Western Reserve continued to assert their dominance, with Luke Henning connecting with Jack Darney for a 42-yard touchdown pass, extending their lead to 14-0 after Suy’s successful PAT. Columbiana responded with two field goals by Aidan Radcliff, from 24 and 27 yards, closing the gap to 14-6 by halftime.

The third quarter saw Western Reserve further their lead as Luke Henning took matters into his own hands, rushing for a 20-yard touchdown, and Suy’s PAT made it 21-6. The third quarter ended with Western Reserve firmly in control.

In the final quarter, Western Reserve sealed the deal with another Henning-Darney connection, this time for a 40-yard touchdown pass, extending their lead to 28-6 after Suy’s PAT.

The game concluded with Western Reserve emerging victorious with a final score of 28-6. Looking ahead, Western Reserve is set to face McDonald in Week 4, while Columbiana returns home to host United in their upcoming matchup. This game showcased Western Reserve’s prowess on both sides of the ball, as they secured a commanding win in Week 3.

RAMS NEVER SAY STOP

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Mineral Ridge showcased their dominance in Week 3 with a commanding 42-6 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas. The Mineral Ridge offense fired on all cylinders, with Owen Shingledecker efficiently leading the passing game, completing 6 out of 9 attempts for 73 yards and one touchdown. Shingledecker connected with Brady Balestrino for a touchdown, who amassed an impressive 57 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Ian Erb also contributed with 11 receiving yards.

On the ground, Mineral Ridge exhibited a balanced rushing attack, led by Ian Erb with 107 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Jacob Russell found the end zone twice, accumulating 60 rushing yards on 6 carries. Bryce Rohrman added 36 rushing yards on 3 carries, while Brady Balestrino and Owen Shingledecker contributed with 34 and 20 rushing yards, respectively. Shingledecker also recorded a rushing touchdown. Christian Dunlap rounded out the rushing stats with 13 yards on 3 carries.

This comprehensive performance by Mineral Ridge secured a convincing win, and they now look ahead to their next challenge in the season. This game underscored their offensive prowess and effectiveness as they dominated St. Thomas Aquinas in Week 3.

WARRIORS CONTINUE VALLEY CHRISTIAN STRUGGLES

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LIBERTY OH- In a matchup marked by big plays and determined football, Brookfield continued their successful run against Valley Christian with a 26-12 victory.

The first quarter set the tone for Brookfield’s dominance as Josh Rankin connected with Christian Davis for an explosive 60-yard touchdown pass, with Brian Smith adding the extra point to put them ahead 7-0. The momentum continued for Brookfield with a 3-yard touchdown run by Rico Smith, and Smith’s successful extra point extended their lead to 14-0.

Valley Christian answered back in the second quarter with an impressive 80-yard touchdown run by Ike Lake, although their two-point conversion attempt fell short, making the score 14-6 in favor of Brookfield. Brookfield wasn’t done yet, as Rankin connected with Davis again, this time for a 15-yard touchdown pass with 1:32 left in the half, putting them up 20-6 at halftime.

The third quarter saw Valley Christian mount a comeback, with Jasean Lindsey sprinting for a 69-yard touchdown run, closing the gap to 20-12. However, they couldn’t convert the two-point attempt, leaving them trailing Brookfield.

In the final quarter, Brookfield sealed their victory with a 4-yard touchdown run by Kaiden Karilla, although the extra point was unsuccessful. The game ended with Brookfield securing a 26-12 win.

With this victory, Brookfield improved to a 1-2 record and now looks forward to starting conference play in Week 4 as they host Champion. On the other hand, Valley Christian, also at 1-2, prepares for a matchup with Sebring in Week 4. This game highlighted the determination and resilience of both teams on the football field, with Brookfield ultimately emerging as the victors.

Game photos can be found HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/9-1-fb-valley-christian-brookfield/9-1-fb-brookfield-valley-christian/