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GIRARD FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH PAT PEARSON (EP 9)

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Step by step, the Indians continue to march against their oppositions best punch.  Coach Pearson and The Tribe were able to nail down another victory and now head to the Regionals to duke it out with a familiar foe in Hubbard.  One that gave the Indians a loss by 15 earlier this season.

It’s a battle to head to the State level of play, and we’ve got the game plan for you before kickoff.

Girard Coach’s Corner with Pat Pearson STARTS NOW:

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FOOTBALL ALL-EOAC TEAMS RELEASED

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LISBON, OH- The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference has released their football picks for All-EOAC honors.

FIRST TEAM

Erik Hopfenziz (Columbiana, Sr.); Hunter Zentner (Columbiana, Jr.); Chase Franken (Columbiana, Jr.); Joe Bable (Columbiana, Jr.); Wayne Davis (Columbiana senior); Parker Sherry (East Palestine, Sr.); Dominic Posey (East Palestine, Sr.); Cameron Walker (East Palestine, Sr.); Marco Ferry (Leetonia, So.); Brice Blackburn (Lisbon, Sr.); Cam Grodhaus (Southern, Jr.); Jayce Sloan (Southern, Jr.); River Pappas (Southern, Sr.); Brad Sloan (Southern, So.); Dylan Milhoan (Southern, Jr.); Trent Wright (Toronto, Sr.); Zach Stackhouse (Toronto, Jr.); Ethan Antram (United, Sr.); Landon Baker (United, Sr.); Brady Leyman (United, Sr.); Bodey Kiko (United, Jr.); Nick Rhodes (United, Sr.); Derrick Suggs (Wellsville, Sr.).

Specialists

Logan Bell (Lisbon, Sr.); Gunner McIntosh (United, Sr.).

SECOND TEAM

Jakob Cross (Columbiana, Jr.); Brandt Virden (Columbiana, Sr.); Cody Miller (Columbiana, Jr.); Brock Cheurco (East Palestine, Sr.); Mike Frazier (East Palestine, Sr.); Colton Cook (East Palestine, Sr.); Connor Hicks (Leetonia, Jr.); Brock Simpson (Leetonia, Sr.); Sean Preston (Lisbon, Sr.); Justyn Briand (Lisbon, Sr.); Steve Craig (Southern, Jr.); Mark Soukup (Southern, Jr.); Kyle Young (Southern, Jr.); Frank Fulton (Toronto, Sr.); AJ Clegg (Toronto, Jr.); Tristan Thomas (Toronto, Jr.); Tyler Lippiatt (United, Jr.); Deric Ellyson (United, Jr.); Brendan Rose (United, Sr.); Caden Weekley (Wellsville, So.); Cole Corbin (Wellsville, Sr.).

Specialists

Collin Schick (Columbiana, So.); Darien Suggs (Wellsville, Jr.).

HONORABLE MENTION

Xathon Cross (Columbiana); Blaize Reynolds (East Palestine); Alex Waterbeck (Leetonia); Nicolas Mundy (Lisbon); Steven Richards (Southern); Isaac Miller (Toronto); Christian Barnes (United); Draven Crow (Wellsville).

Congratulations to all on their selections!

14 INDIANS PEPPER THE AAC BLUE TIER ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS, WAID PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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GIRARD, OH- The Girard Indians are well represented this year in the All American Conference Awards for the Blue Tier.  Fourteen different Indians were selected for their accomplishments on the gridiron including the Player of the Year Award being slotted for Senior Quarterback, Mark Waid.

Mark Waid (AAC Blue Tier Player of the Year)

The Indians are still amidst their season and will resume this Saturday in Niles McKinley’s Bo Rein Stadium against a familiar foe, the Hubbard Eagles.

Congratulations to all the Girard players on their well-deserved accomplishments.

(Courtesy to John Gabriel-YSN)

 

BLUE TIER
Player of the Year
Mark Waid Girard 12
1st Team Offensive
Haedan Gump Girard 11 OL
Simi Moananu Liberty 11 OL
Zion Flanigan LaBrae 11 OL
Konner Johnston LaBrae 11 OL
Ethan McWilliams Brookfield 11 OL
Tyler Stephens LaBrae 12 TE/Ath
Walt Allie LaBrae 12 WR
Nick Malito Girard 11 WR
Mark Waid Girard 12 QB
Colton Stoneman LaBrae 12 RB
Morgan Clardy Girard 11 RB
1st Team Defensive
Jack DelGarbino Girard 12 DL
Daryl Smith Girard 12 DL
Raysean Hicks Campbell Memorial 12 DL
Connor Filipovich Brookfield 11 DL
Riley McCleary LaBrae 12 LB
Marco Donatelli Girard 12 LB
Zach Coman Liberty 12 LB
Jamil Bannister Girard 12 DB
Benton Tennant LaBrae 12 DB
Terrance Davis Girard 12 DB
Preston Rapczak Newton Falls 12 DB
Bailey McDermott Girard 12 K
Damian Airwyke LaBrae 12 P
2nd Team Offensive
Adam Rusnak Campbell Memorial 11 OL
Anthony Pratt Girard 12 OL
Nathen McCroby Labrae 12 OL
Christ Brooks Champion 11 OL
Diego Santiago Girard 12 OL
Migel Burgess Liberty 11 TE/Ath
Aidan Warga Girard 12 WR
Jimmy Jones Girard 11 WR
Kent Wolford LaBrae 12 QB
Tyler Briggs Brookfield 11 RB
Jalen McKinney Liberty 12 RB
2nd Team Defensive
Alex Wildman Champion 12 DL
Jacob Pawcio Champion 10 DL
Jakob Armeni Campbell Memorial 11 DL
Carter Coman Liberty 10 DL
Anthony Harris LaBrae 10 LB
Jarid Armeni Campbell Memorial 11 LB
Patrick Reardon Brookfield 10 LB
Gage Emery Brookfield 12 DB
James Shaffer Campbell Memorial 10 DB
Dom Harris LaBrae 11 DB
Kameron Thomas Liberty 12 DB

GIRARD FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH PAT PEARSON (EP 8)

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After a thrilling victory over Youngstown East in the Ice Castle last Saturday, the Girard Indians have earned the right to see another round in tournament action.  Next up are the Perry Pirates who return plenty of starters, and are eager for their change at state powerhouse- Girard.

Can the Tribe rally together and continue the journey toward the State Title?

Our Britt Taylor checks in with Coach Pearson for his Week 12 updates, as well as reaction to the game last week.

All that and more on this week’s Girard Coach’s Corner with Pat Pearson (EP 8)

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CONTINUE THE CLIMB: PARKER SHERRY

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For his entire life, East Palestine’s Parker Sherry has been climbing.  What started out as hay bails, trees, and hills that were being climbed turned into depth charts, record books, and now prospect stock.

Sherry has a gratefulness about him that is very contagious, but don’t misinterpret his genuine love for the game of football for weakness.  Sherry has long ago been bitten by the competitive bug and takes the same winning mentality from the gridiron to game night with his family.

When you see the brown and white jersey running around on Friday nights, it’s comparable to watching a video game.  He can beat you with his arm, his legs, and if that doesn’t do the trick: his pure determination will overwhelm anything you have left in the tank.

Most Easily Stated: Parker Sherry is a winner.

His character is never in question as he is just as involved in the community as he is in the huddle.  He is soon to be awarded the Valedictorian of East Palestine’s graduating class.  His leadership among his peers both in the classroom, as well as between the lines sets him apart from his numbers alone.

Oh, that’s right.  The numbers.  Take a look at these:

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2018 :

Passing: 131/232 for 1,852 yards/21 TD’s

Rushing: 1,021 Rushing Yards/12 TD’s

CAREER:

Passing: 510/877 for 7,374 yards/77 TD’s

Rushing: 4,335 Rushing Yards/55 TD’s

11,709 Total Yards and 132 TD’s

All those yards, and not to mention the list of his achievements that now include the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award for Ohio, and National Max Preps Athlete of the Month (Video Below.)

We sat down with Parker and discussed the importance of his leadership, character, and what he does on and off the field, as well as what the next hill is he will attempt to climb.  Our Feature Story of CONTINUE THE CLIMB: PARKER SHERRY is proudly sponsored by Coaches Tribune.

 

 

 

 

GIRARD FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH PAT PEARSON (EP 7)

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In our first postseason edition of Girard Coach’s Corner with Coach Pearson, our Brit Taylor discusses what needs to be cleaned up in Week 11 to stamp the ticket to the next round!  We also highlight what it’s going to take to get past Youngstown East.

All that and more on Episode 7 of Coach’s Corner with Pat Pearson!

 

 

TURVEY ON TOP

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Being a multi-sport athlete is a tradition at Crestview High School.  The Rebels walk through the halls with pride knowing that they are multi-talented, multi-faceted, and ultimately will have multiple chances to succeed in school, and in life.

For one Crestview Senior this year, the goals are higher, the stage is set, and he’s ready for his shining moment.

Devin Turvey is a southpaw with a north facing outlook.  In fact, off the field, it’s difficult to find this young man not smiling ear to ear.  On the field, you’ll be lucky to match the intensity that 6 brings to the table.  Cool, calm, and calculated on the gridiron as well as the diamond.  Turvey is a winner, and he wants the ball.

We caught up with Devin prior to Week 11-and the Rebels matchup with Gilmour Academy, and we discussed life on and off the field in this week’s Crestview Player Profile: TURVEY ON TOP

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THE RIGHT FITZ

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At 5’11-140 pounds, Senior Safety and Receiver James Fitzgerald is doing more this year than ever before.  The best part about the contributions is he’s doing it all over Crestview, and not just on the football field.

Fitzgerald is made up of so many things that make him a headache for opposing coaches:

He’s tireless- trying to wear him down during a game won’t work.  The young man plays a sport every season, and still somehow finds time to do his favorite hobbies such as hunting and play XBox.

He’s talented- he covers more ground defensively than the grass on the field.  If the game plan is going past #2 in black and gold- sorry about your luck!

He’s chippy- mostly known as the team’s enforcer on every playing surface- Fitzgerald’s Thor-like locks provide the natural attitude to play from whistle to whistle.

and most of all-

He wants to win- He’s very much one of the leaders on this Crestview team and understands his role is to rally teams with his play and with his motives.

We caught up with James prior to the Week 11 matchup with Gilmour to discuss his success on and off the football field.  Our Crestview Player Profile is: THE RIGHT FITZ

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CENTRAL PROTECTION

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On every football team there’s one player that is responsible for making the play begin, and often dictates the middle and the ending as well.  It may not be who you’re thinking of, either.

Not a receiver.

Not a tailback.

Not even a quarterback.

How about the Center?  Bingo.

For Crestview, their Senior Center, Josh Simmons has been through the battles and wars for the Rebs, and while the faces and positions around him may change, big 63 is the constant for the Rebels.  He’s the leader, and Captain that his teammates lean on, and helps hold Crestview as one of the best programs in the state.

We caught up with Simmons prior to Crestview’s Week 11 matchup with Glenmour Academy.  He’s the spotlighted Rebel in this edition of Crestview Player Profile: CENTRAL PROTECTION

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CRESTVIEW COACH’S CORNER WITH PAUL CUSICK (EP 10)

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It’s back to Week 11 for Coach Q and the ‘View!  The Rebs attacked their schedule and are back to make a big-time run in the 2018 OHSAA Tourney.  First up is Gilmour Academy who is 10-0 and are looking to continue their winning ways.

What does Coach Cusick see on tape that the boys need to do to walk away winners?  What keeps the momentum rolling offensively?

We find out all that and more on this week’s Crestview Coach’s Corner with Paul Cusick!

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