By Ty Bartell

RAVENNA, Ohio – Get RRRRRReady for Pirate Football on Your Sports Network! Southeast High School, coming off three winning seasons in the past four years, is set to transition into the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) this fall. Head Coach Pat Youel, entering his 11th year, expressed excitement about the new league, which will introduce eight new opponents to the Pirates’ schedule, including six from the MVAC Gray Tier.

The Pirates return six starters on both offense and defense, alongside 16 letter winners. However, the team faces the challenge of replacing key players such as Case Myers, Zack Keto, and linemen Preston Bello, Kyle Booher, and Zach Tessean. Returning players like Jack Muldowney, Caleb Miller, Dylan Donell, Landon Durstine, Maverick Wood, Joe Sharish, and Antonio Mejia will be pivotal as the team adjusts to the new conference.

Southeast will kick off its season in 2024 against Akron Garfield, on Saturday, August 24th with a 2 p.m. kickoff. As the team will emphasize a focus on maintaining strong fundamentals, staying present, and fostering a positive team culture as they navigate the challenges of the long season ahead.

You will not want to miss this welcome episode of Coaches Corner to The Southeast Pirates community with the first of many chats between YSNs Ty Bartell and The Southeast Skipper, Pat Youel!

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