Saturday, October 25, 2008

By JOE SIMON Tribune Chronicle

GIRARD — There were several times during Girard’s game against Liberty Friday night where Indians running back Kyle Stadelmyer was slow to get to his feet.

By MIKE McLAIN Tribune Chronicle

HOWLAND — The Howland Tigers welcomed home the John F. Kennedy Eagles in a football rivalry that had been dormant since the 2005 season.

By ANDREW WHITMER Tribune Chronicle

McDONALD — Coach Dan Williams has been at McDonald nine seasons and had plenty of success. While he’s led the Blue Devils to numerous winning seasons, Friday night’s 43-6 win over Lowellville added a new achievement to his resume — an undefeated season.

By VINCE PELUSO Tribune Chronicle

LEAVITTSBURG — Following LaBrae’s 47-0 victory against Steubenville Catholic Central, the Vikings certainly looked like a playoff team. But, despite their 9-1 record, the computer polls might say otherwise.

By ERIC FORTUNE Tribune Chronicle correspondent

HUBBARD — A tale of two halves, or why one team is going to the playoffs and another is seeing its season end as the Hubbard Eagles beat the Niles Red Dragons, 28-0, on a rainy Friday night.

By DAVE BAUGH Tribune Chronicle correspondent

WARREN — A consistent running game and solid defense were the key ingredients to success for the Warriors of Walsh Jesuit, as they put the exclamation point on a 7-2 season in their 21-9 victory over Warren G. Harding. Warriors’ coach Gerry Rardin was very pleased with the way his team handled themselves on the road.

By LOU CALI Jr. Tribune Chronicle correspondent

CANFIELD — An entire football team certainly weighs more than one monkey.

CORTLAND — Ben Moody scored two touchdowns and became the Bulldogs’ all-time leading rusher in Lakeview’s 36-10 victory over the Champion Golden Flashes on Friday night at Don Richards Field.