<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0F9J1T_1Guj6fpL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0F9J1T_1Guj6fpL00" width="1200" height="675" ><figcaption>After rallying for 35 consecutive points to beat Lowellville, McDonald prepares to face Springfield—its only loss this season—in a Region 25 semifinal with a regional final berth on the line. Mahoning Valley Sports</figcaption></figure>The Blue Devils are moving on, and a familiar opponent is waiting. McDonald’s 56–24 victory over Lowellville on Friday night secured a place in the Division VII, Region 25 semifinals and set up a rematch with Springfield. At 10–1, the Blue Devils head into another week of playoff football with a regional final berth within reach.Friday’s win required McDonald to regroup. An early 14–0 advantage narrowed to 21–18 by halftime, and Lowellville took a 24–21 lead in the third quarter. McDonald answered with 35 consecutive points, turning a close game into a decisive victory.Dominic Sampson led the touchdown production with three rushing scores. Quinn Schmidt ran for two touchdowns and threw a scoring pass to Joey Krumpak, while Preston VanMeter’s 25-yard touchdown run put McDonald back in front. Caleb Gallner added the final touchdown, and Nick Larson went a perfect eight-for-eight on extra points.The defense supplied key plays of its own. Schmidt intercepted two passes, and Tyler Nalbach added an interception early in the third quarter. After surrendering the go-ahead touchdown, McDonald held Lowellville scoreless the rest of the night, giving the offense room to take control.That defensive effort builds on the experience McDonald brought into the season. Sampson, Nalbach and Brady Shobel were among its returning inside linebackers, with Schmidt and VanMeter also providing experience at linebacker. Their work reading plays, pursuing the ball and carrying out assignments remains important as the postseason competition gets tougher.Joshua Krumpak has been another important offensive contributor, highlighted by four touchdowns in the regular-season win over Lowellville. Along with a backfield that includes Sampson, VanMeter, Gallner and Matthew Domitrovich, McDonald has multiple players capable of taking on responsibility when the offense needs an answer.The next challenge carries added meaning. Springfield handed McDonald its only loss, 21–14, on October 16. The Blue Devils responded by beating Mineral Ridge, 25–20, to close the regular season and have now added a playoff victory to their record.Top-seeded McDonald and fourth-seeded Springfield are scheduled to meet Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. The Tigers advanced with a 34–7 win over Norwalk St. Paul, setting up another meeting between the conference opponents with a trip to the regional final at stake.For McDonald, the task is to carry Friday’s sustained second-half execution into the rematch. Protecting possessions, finishing tackles and creating opportunities for its playmakers will be central to that effort. The comeback against Lowellville showed how much this team can accomplish when its offense, defense and special teams contribute together.</div></body>

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The Blue Devils are moving on, and a familiar opponent is waiting. McDonald’s 56–24 victory over Lowellville on Friday night secured a place in the Division VII, Region 25 semifinals and set up a rematch with Springfield. At 10–1, the Blue Devils head into another week of playoff football with a regional final berth within reach.

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The Blue Devils are moving on, and a familiar opponent is waiting. McDonald’s 56–24 victory over Lowellville on Friday night secured a place in the Divisio

Blue Devils carry playoff momentum into Springfield rematch

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