Sideline Chatter

Sideline Chatter

Sideline Chatter, a high school football podcast brought to you by the Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator, two of the longest published newspapers in Ohio's Mahoning Valley. We’ll be your go-to podcast for high school football information, discussing everything from upcoming matchups to top performances from the week before and we’ll even have conversations and interviews with some of your favorite coaches and players from around the Valley. Tune in every Thursday throughout the season to get up to date info for that week’s games. Find us on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. See you on the sidelines.

Episodes

October 18, 2023 43 mins

Are you ready for some Mahoning Valley football action? We're unpacking all the dynamite from Week 9, leading with Ursuline's stunning victory over Chaney, which has set the stage for an electrifying Week 10. We're peeling back the layers on what strategies these ironclad teams are employing to keep their winning streaks alive, and what it means for their upcoming showdowns. 

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Wondering how the whole Mahoning Valley football scene unfolded last week? We've got all the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between for your football fix. From the edge-of-your-seat clash between Poland and Gerard to the nail-biting faceoff between Mineral Ridge and Springfield, we've got you covered. 

Expect to hear all about the game-changing strategies and star players that stole the show and the hea...

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Get ready to explore the electrifying world of Mahoning Valley high school football, as we dissect the impressive performances, game-changing plays and high-stakes matchups that continue to shape the season. 

Brace yourself for a thrilling discussion on Ursuline's top-tier victory over St Vincent-St Mary, marking a career milestone for head coach Dan Reardon. We'll also dissect Hubbard's potential for anothe...

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Ready to get swept up in the thrilling world of Mahoning Valley football? We're your sideline companions, bringing you an in-depth analysis of some of the valley's top teams. 

We kick things off by dissecting Ursuline's staggering dominance over Fitch, and we dare to ask the question - does this powerhouse have the potential to make a playoff run? However, with the daunting challenge of the Irish's late...

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Ever wondered how high school football matchups can get your adrenaline pumping? This week, get ready to join us on a thrilling journey as we navigate through the high stakes, electrifying matchups of High School Football in the Mahoning Valley. We're offering you a front-row seat to witness the nail-biting games and thrilling Week 4 victories of teams like Austintown, Fitch, Jackson-Milton, and Poland. Plus, we've got ho...

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Ready to tackle the high school football scene in Mahoney Valley? Strap in as we take you through the teams that have launched this season with a bang. From Ursuline’s undefeated high to Poland Bulldogs' stunning recovery after a challenging injury-ridden season, we've got the scoop on all the action on the turf. We even have an eye on the rising stars like Garfield, Lowellville, and McDonald Blue Devils who are heating u...

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Hold onto your helmets, football fans! This week we're taking you on a thrilling journey through the highs and lows of high school football in the Mahoning Valley. We're dissecting the end to South Range's 31-game regular season winning streak, spotlighting the MVAC Scarlet tier teams shaking up the field, and chatting with the dynamic duo lighting up McDonald's early season - sophomore quarterbacks Drew Zajack ...

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Can you feel the electricity? High school football season in the  Mahoning Valley has kicked off with a bang! This week, we’re taking you through the heart-stopping matches and thrilling victories that have started the season off on an adrenaline-fueled high. From JFK's slow but steady triumph over Champion to South Range's emphatic win over Springfield, we've got you covered. Plus, get exclusive insights on first-ye...

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Ready to get the lowdown on the Mahoning Valley’s high school football scene? We promise this episode of Sideline Chatter is brimming with insights and analysis you won't want to miss! We start off with a nostalgic look back at the past season's triumphs, focusing on the achievements of Valley teams. We also honor the work of Canfield and South Range after capturing state titles last season. 

Ever wondered how Sp...

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November 16, 2022 33 mins

The guys breakdown the upcoming regional final matchups between Canfield/Chardon, South Range/Perry, West Branch./Jefferson and Warren JFK Danville. 

They also recap this past week's matchups and breakdown whats ahead for this weekend. 

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November 9, 2022 38 mins

After missing a week due to playoff soccer in the area, the boys are back for another episode. They break down the results from the second round of the football playoffs and with only six teams remaining, the preview this week's matchups. 

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October 26, 2022 52 mins

The postseason is here and the boys breakdown where all of our local teams landed heading into the first round of the playoffs. 

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The boys talk about Sebring's impending move to 8-man football and what the playoff picture looks like heading into Week 10 of the regular season. They also discuss the matchups between Poland/Struthers and Liberty/Garfield as this week's Game of the Week's.


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The boys break down crucial this week's Game of the Weeks in Lowellville vs. Mineral Ridge and Brookfield vs. Garfield. They also discuss the newest updates to the playoff picture and recap a few electrifying wins from Week 8. 

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October 5, 2022 42 mins

The playoffs are quickly approaching for High School football in the Valley and several teams made big moves in Week 7 to position themselves for a postseason run. The boys break down all of the key games and close wins before previewing Week 8, including our game of the week. 

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Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator sports editor Greg Macafee discusses South Range's 2022 season with head coach Dan Yeagley following their crucial win over the Girard Indians this past week to stay undefeated. 

The guys also discuss how the playoff picture is shaping up, a few big matchups from Week 6, along with a look ahead to Week 7 games and this week's Game of the Week. 

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The boys are back with another episode of the Sideline Chatter podcast. They discuss Austintown Fitch heading to Massillon to take on another Division II powerhouse and South Range gets set to square off with Girard. 

Nate Hawthorne, Joel Whetzel, Neel Madhavan and Greg Macafee also recap Week 5 as Chaney took down Canfield, Lowellville's Vinny Ballone took his game to new heights and Springfield earned their first wi...

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September 14, 2022 48 mins

The Tribune Chronicles and Vindicator sports staff discuss the most recent rankings as one of their local teams climbed to the top of the AP Rankings after a standout victory this past weekend. 

Joel Whetzel describes Kennedy's win over Sandusky Perkins and Neel Madhavan recaps the surprising result at Stambaugh Stadium this past week. 

The guys also get into this week's games of the week which and what ...

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September 7, 2022 45 mins

It's time for another battle between Austintown Fitch and Ursuline. Sports Editor Greg Macafee and reporters Joel Whetzel and Neel Madhavan discuss the upcoming matchup between the Falcons and Fighting Irish. 

The guys also take a trip around the Mahoning Valley as they talk about the plethora of undefeated teams in the area as well as break down some of the other matchups coming in Week 4.

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August 31, 2022 42 mins

The sports staff of the Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator discuss Week 2 of the High School football season in the Mahoning Valley. Austintown Fitch earned the program's 500th win, Seth Antram earned a win in his return to Boardman, the Harding Raiders captured their first win of the season, and quarterbacks in the area continue to light up the airways. 

The guys also break down their Games of the Week. They discuss th...

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