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11/29/2012 - West Side Leader
     

By Kathleen Collins

Photos: Dale Dong

DOWNTOWN AKRON — The third annual FBC Thanks4giving Summit County All Star Game took place Nov. 22 at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School’s stadium.

According to game officials, about 90 Summit County high school football players participated and were divided into two teams. The East squad was lead by Stow High School coach Mark Nori. The West team was under the leadership of Cuyahoga Falls High School coach Mike Miller.

The West team ended up the winner by a score of 36-24.

Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic was on hand for the opening coin toss and honor guard. Preparing for the coin toss are, shown at right bottom, from left, East players Ronnie Brant (No. 1), of Green High School; Anthony Gotto (No. 12), of Tallmadge High School; Tyler Alders (No. 5), of Nordonia High School; Ryan Bauer (No. 80), of Nordonia; and coach Nori.

Shown at right middle, from left, is West receiver Dillon Headrick (No. 21), of Coventry High School, as he is taken down by East linebacker Brandon Hrelja (No. 21), of Nordonia.

Constanzo (No. 21) is also shown at top right, at left, as East player Brant (No. 1) attempts to tackle him.

Shown above left, at right, trying to catch a pass are East receiver Christian DiLauro (No. 82), of Green, as West’s Andy Simmons (No. 30), of Norton, tries to cover him.

Proceeds from the game were donated to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, according to game officials.

— By Kathleen Collins

     

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