Once again, Eastlake is the cream of the crop in the Great Lakes Youth Football League. For the third straight season, a trophy comes home to Eastlake as Army knocks off the Chardon Oilers by a score of 20-8 to win the Great Lakes Youth Football League "A" Division championship. Army opened the scoring in the second quarter with Nick Schoval taking a screen pass 70 yards for a 6-0 lead. On Chardon's next possession, Eric Elias picked off a pass to set up Josh Kozel's one yard TD run. The Chardon Oilers opened the second half with with a long drive and cut the score to 13-8. But that's as close as they would get. Early in the fourth quarter, Army pulled away as Nick Schoval busted loose on a pitch play and powered 30 yards for his second TD of the day and a 20-8 victory for Army. Army finishes the season a perfect 9-0.  Army is Nick Schoval, Ryan Rowland, Jimmy DiFrancesco, Josh Kozel, Antonio Trivisonno, Marcus Salibellas, Tyler Southard, Bryan Cruz, Chris Sakenes, Cole Daubenmire, Austin Wretchsko, Adam Sabo, Tyler Cochrac, Ryan Sukys, Andrew Kuhn, Eric Elias, Matt Lombardo, Nick Baka, Owen Schaffer, Jack Cook and Andy Henderson. Army coaches are Head Coach and defensive cooridinator Mario Federico, offensive coordinator Jim DiFrancesco, line coach Rob (I'm watching you) Trivisonno, assistant coach Rick Baka and team mom Kim DiFrancesco. Thank you to all the fans who came out to support us throughout the season and during our playoff run.

The Air Force Falcons of the Eastlake Youth Football League had it in their sights since the first day of practice back in July. Their goal was a championship. With many returning starters and some key additions to the roster, the Falcons completed their mission with a 14-0 win over the Mayfield Blue Cats in the 4th annual Great Lakes Youth Football League "B" division championship game. The game was a scoreless battle for more than three and a half quarters until the Falcon’s Josh Pechatsko ran over and around the Mayfield defense in route to the games first score and a 7-0 lead with less than four minutes remaining. On Mayfield’s next possession, the leagues best defense came up big again. A ferocious hit by Josh Pechatsko knocked the ball free and Anthony Kornokovich recovered to give possession back to the Falcons at midfield. Once again, head coach Greg Wilson called on his workhorse, who plowed his way through the Blue Cat defense for another touchdown to seal the victory and a second straight “B” division championship for the Eastlake Youth Football League. The Falcons complete their season of dreams with a perfect 9-0 record. Their 207 points scored and 37 points allowed were both tops in the league. The Falcons are: Tyler Marcum, Carlo Marcellino, David Morgan, Zane Bunnell, David Whittington, Mike Valletto, Josh Pechatsko, Brandon Robinson, Dominic Kinney, Paul Harris, Anthony Kornokovich, Alexx Pescho, Austin Kidwell, Kenny Uzarevic, Jake Wilson, Logan Shreves, Brian Betarie, Josh Kravchuck, Dillon Rohm, Christian Miller, head coach Greg Wilson, assistant coaches Bob Mandato, Andy Petchatsko, Mark Lavalais, Kevin Marcum, and Jim Kravchuck. Congratulations to all the Falcon players, coaches and fans on a great 2007 season.

The Army Cadets of the Eastlake Youth Football League put the finishing touches on an exciting season by winning the Great Lakes Youth Football League championship. The Cadets avenged their only loss of the season with a 26-7 victory over the Kirtland Hornets at Mentor High School’s Osborne Stadium. Despite the chilling temperatures, wind, and rain, the Cadets put on a show for their great fans. The Cadets struck early as Josh Kozel scored on a 60-yard touchdown run on the third play of the game. On the next possession, Antonio Trivisonno finished off a long drive with a seven-yard TD run to put the Cadets up 14-0. Coach Scott Daubenmire’s defense stood strong as Matt Lombardo and Tyler Southard made big plays on two forth and short situations. In the second half, Nick Schoval ran for two more scores capping off the Cadets victory. Congratulations to the Cadets on a fabulous season! Special thanks to all the fans for their support throughout the season.

The Cadets are Tyler Southard, Antonio Trivisonno, John Suba, Nick Turner, Jacob Oostdyk, Austin Wretchsko, Tyler Allison, Brian Daubenmire, Jimmy DiFrancesco, Andy Henderson, Ryan Rowland, Nick Baka, Ryan Sukys, Eric Elias, Matt Lombardo, Nate Tscherne, Donovan Summers, Josh Kozel, Tyler Cochrac, Jason Brunson, Bryan Kase, Nick Schoval, Jake Gery. Head Coach Jim DiFrancesco, assistant coaches Scott Daubenmire, Troy Allison, Rob Trivisonno, Rick Baka, and Team Mom Kim DiFrancesco.