The high school football season came to a close with another triumphant statement by the Midwest Athletic Conference, and a demonstration that the best might be yet to come.
Mental toughness and focus are key to the players getting ready for Tennessee...and the coaches putting them into position to do what they do best instead of stubbornly pursuing other goals.
In a tune-up game for next Saturday night's confrontation with Marquette, UD's Flyers did what they were expected to do by bashing outmanned Lehigh. Hal McCoy writes the story for Press Pros.
A thrill a minute, the Ironton Tigers withstood the challenge of defending champion Liberty Center with a highlight performance from senior Shaun Terry (above) to claim their first OHSAA state title since 1989. Read Steve Blackledge in Sunday's Press Pros.
The 'Divine' recovery...Coldwater's Noah Welsch (bottom, center) recovers this third quarter fumble that sealed the Cavaliers' eighth state title in football...a 31-7 decision over Kirtland. Read more about the play, the game, and what the Cavaliers believed was 'Divine' intervention.