Elyria Highs 1968 team begins longest unbeaten run
Elyria High started the 1968 season with a 20-8 win over Howsher then a 30-0 blanking of West Tech and 57-0 over Toledo Start. Led by a junior-heavy lineup with Van Valkenburg Godbolt Thomas and Barton as coach, the Pioneers built a string of decisive victories and held opponents to one TD by the starting unit.
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Remembering Elyria Catholic's 1966 football heartbreak
Former Elyria Catholic star Charlie M recalls the 1966 season highlighted by an 8-6 loss to Lorain St. Mary on November 5 and a dramatic close to the year. He notes the team’s small size, strong conditioning, kickoff vulnerabilities, and a halfback option pass that fell incomplete as pivotal moments.
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Lorain St Mary football memories of 24 straight wins
Lorain Catholic fans recall the Irish era from 1965 to 1987 when the team, led by Bull Philbin and later Tim Rose, won 24 straight and features a famous 8-6 upset over Elyria Catholic on November 5, 1966 at Ely Stadium. Dave Snell, then an Irish assistant, shares vivid memories of key drives and battles including wins over Sandusky Perkins and Clearview.
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