Week 8

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Girard’s Byrd carries load in victory

By ANDREW WHITMER Tribune Chronicle

CAMPBELL — The Girard Indians have found limitless ways to light up the scoreboard over the years. But in Friday night’s 34-13 win over Campbell, they showcased yet another.

Liberty hangs on to defeat Eagles, 33-28

By JOE SIMON Tribune Chronicle

LIBERTY — Liberty coach Jeff Whittaker said the Leopards’ game versus Hubbard finished just the way he expected it to end.

Special teams carry Fitch

BY LOU CALI JR. Tribune Chronicle correspondent

AUSTINTOWN — Before Friday night’s game the first inductees into the newly formed Austintown Fitch High School Athletic Hall of Fame were honored. Among the charter class were the 1931 boys’ basketball team and the 1972 cross country team, both state champions.

Tigers crush Niles, win fourth straight

By MIKE McLAIN Tribune Chronicle

HOWLAND — It was hard to figure out if the Howland Tigers were celebrating a 23-8 win over the Niles McKinley Red Dragons or getting in an early pep rally for next week.

McDonald wins in overtime

By ERIC FORTUNE Tribune Chronicle correspondent

McDONALD — No game is ever a “gimme.” Just tell that to McDonald who came rolling Friday night’s game against Southern with an undefeated and its smallest margin of victory being 23 points this season.

LaBrae cruises past Brookfield, 60-8

By VINCE PELUSO Tribune Chronicle

BROOKFIELD — In a game in which LaBrae scored 60 points, it might have been one of the few drives they didn’t score that changed the complexion of the game.

Crestview’s Hill runs over Mineral Ridge

By JOHN VARGO Tribune Chronicle

MINERAL RIDGE — Crestview viewed Friday’s game as unfinished business.

Newton Falls wins in overtime

By Tribune Chronicle

NEWTON FALLS — It took an extra period, but Newton Falls came back to defeat Champion in overtime, 20-19.