Local high school football sees 10 teams remain unbeaten
North Ridgeville leads 3-0 start marking their best since 1987 as Avon Lake also opens 3-0. Elyria and Sandusky post strong wins while coaches emphasize rebound after tough losses. Conference races heat up with Ridgeville, Sandusky, Vermilion, Avon, and others amid early season surprises.
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Bill Harnish
Avon Lake
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Brookside
Local high school football outlook and contenders this season
The article surveys Lorain County Conference races with Streaks as favorites and Elyria Ridgeville Firelands Avon Clearview Oberlin Avon Lake Amherst Western Reserve Mapleton and others in contention. It notes potential spoiler Elyria West Wellington Brookside and Lorain Catholic improving for 1989 style results and Lake Catholic Saturday game versus Elyria Catholic.
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Erie Shore
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Sandusky
Vermilion
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Firelands
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Wolverines
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Cardinals
Westlake
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Amherst
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Panthers
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Lorain Catholic
Spartans
Midview Runs Past North Ridgeville in Erie Shore clash
Midview High beat North Ridgeville 4-1 in Erie Shore Conference action. Midview improves to 4-0 in league play and 4-1 overall, with goals by Brad Crozier Stuart Johnston Eric Maszton and Jason Sexton and two assists from Gus Koehn and one from Jason Klein.
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Midview High
Erie Shore
Middies
Brad Crozier
Stuart Johnston
Eric Maszton
Jason Sexton
Midview
Tom Wagner
Rangers
Gus Koehn
Jason Klein
Montana proves he's no ordinary Joe in Saints comeback
In New Orleans, the 49ers beat the Saints 13 12 as Joe Montana engineered a final 60 yard drive in the last 90 seconds. Montana connected with Taylor Craig and Rice before Cofer kicked the decisive field goal with nine seconds remaining. The Saints sacked Montana six times and failed to time their own late drive.
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Mike Cofer
New Orleans
Browns seek passing game lift after costly loss to Steelers
Browns coach Jim Carson says the game plan must shift to bolster the passing attack as Kosar completed five first‑down passes for 59 yards amid four first‑down sacks. Metcalf was largely absent with injuries and Steelers stifled his runs while Kevin Mack is doubtful with a broken finger.
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Reggie Langhorne
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Kevin Mack
Pittsburgh
Derrick Gainer
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Jets
Leroy Hoard
49ers Edge Saints In Tight 13 12 Clash
San Francisco wins 13 12 over New Orleans with Montana connecting on a fourth quarter TD and Andersen kicking key field goals. Rathman Turner and Rathman figure among top receivers as New Orleans struggles to match scoring. Fourcade leads Saints with passing but falls short in the defensive duel.
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One Man Drive Lifts Ohio State Past Opener
Freshman Robert Smith from Euclid powered OSU’s first TD late in the third, rushing 67 of 77 yards in the drive and scoring on a two yard pitchout. Coach John Cooper notes improving defense but more work needed after a close, grass-field debut since 1970. Butler By’nota of St. Louis sidelined with neck disorder, possible return vs Boston College.
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Robert Smith
Euclid
Ohio State
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Rex Kern
John Brockington
Jack Taturin
Jim Stillwagon
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Ohio State Players Shine In Win as Buckeyes Face BC
Ohio State coach Cooper praised backups and stars alike after a 34-29 home win over Boston College. He highlighted split end Bobby Olive and running backs Smith and Harris, plus linebacker Steve Tovar and flanker Jeff Graham for a 50 yard punt return TD, while noting turnovers and stalled drives. Separately Vinnie Clark received a $50 fine and 30 day suspended sentence for a scuffle after a crash involving teammate Carlos Snow. Clark was suspended then reinstated to the team while Snow faced charges pending.
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Bobby Olive
Robert
Smith
Raymont Harris
Tech
Satur
Steve Tovar
Elyria West
Jeff Graham
Carlos Snow
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