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Saturday, 03 December 2022 / Published in Features, MAC

Hooley: The Struggle Makes It Special For Marion Machine

It proved one of the tougher slogs Marion Local has experienced in its record-setting run of now 13 Ohio state football championships. But that figured, given the quality of the Division VI field that's loomed since late spring and a finals opponent that extended the Flyers throughout a four-quarter heavyweight battle for the title.
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Saturday, 03 December 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Their Toughest Title Yet? Marion Local Outlasts Kirtland For #13

In windy conditions, dropping temperatures, and facing a near mirror-image of itself, Marion Local parlayed just one offensive touchdown, 142 total yards, and a vital 'pick six' into a 14-6 win over Kirtland, and their 13th state title, overall.
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Saturday, 03 December 2022 / Published in Features, UD

McCoy: What’s Ahead For The UD Flyers?

Lagging in record from where they thought they might be, UD looks to regroup, refocus, and get about the business of meeting lofting expectations in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Hal McCoy writes for Press Pros.
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Saturday, 03 December 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Hooley: Schondelmyer Sacked, Springfield Can’t Conquer St. Ed’s

Sacked nine times, Springfield's Bryce Schondelmyer nonetheless directed the Wildcats within striking distance of knocking off #1-ranked Lakewood St. Edward before falling 28-14 in the Division I final at Tom Benson Stadium, in Canton. Read about the game on Press Pros.
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Friday, 02 December 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Bloom-Carroll Can’t Get Untracked, Falls to Canfield

Dual-threat Indiana-bound quarterback Broc Lowry (12) accounted for five touchdowns as Canfield used its speed and unpredictability to trump Bloom-Carroll's power-based run game and take home its first title.