Columbiana defeats East Palestine in high-stakes rivalry game

The Columbiana Clippers secured a critical 31-12 victory over their rival, the East Palestine Bulldogs, moving their season record to 7-2 and improving to 4-1 in the EOAC league. The win extends Columbiana’s winning streak to four games and strengthens their position in the race for Division VI, Region 21 playoff spots.

Columbiana’s offense relied heavily on its ground game, accumulating 371 rushing yards. Senior running back Danny Mangiarelli led the effort with 187 yards and three touchdowns, while Jensen Nordquist contributed 108 yards and a 67-yard touchdown.

With the loss, East Palestine falls to 5-4 on the year and 4-2 in the league, marking their second consecutive loss to the Clippers in this rivalry.