ROOTSTOWN ROVERS Football
Chagrin Valley Conference
Record: 5-5Conference: 2-4 • 5th in Valley Division• 2026-2027 Season
Next Game: None scheduled
Last Game: W 48-21 vs Fairview Warriors • Oct. 26
Record Since 1972: 258-300-3 • 561 recorded games
Team Rankings
Harbin Ratings*#20 Division VI, Region 21— · Oct. 24
MaxPreps#149 Cleveland26.52 rating · — · Oct. 31
* Harbin Ratings are unofficial and based on data from JoeEitel.com.
Only seasons currently stored for this team are listed. New imported seasons appear automatically.
Program history since 1972

Rootstown Football Almanac

The Rootstown Football Almanac is OhioVarsity's historical record of Rootstown football, featuring season-by-season results dating to 1972, all-time records, playoff history, state championships, opponent series, program streaks, scoring history and record-book performances.

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All-Time Record258-300-3
Winning %.463
Games561
Points Scored10,259
Points Allowed10,829
Winning Seasons22
10-Win Seasons2
Playoff Record4-10
Shutouts80
Times Shut Out56
Longest Win Streak19 games
Different Opponents63
Record by Points Scored
0-1019-184-1.096
11-2058-89-2.396
21-3077-24.762
31-4050-2.962
41+54-1.982
Record by Points Allowed
0-10155-19-1.889
11-2082-71-2.535
21-3018-98.155
31-403-52.055
41+0-60.000
By Month
MonthRecordPct.
September122-110-1.526
October95-141-1.403
November15-25-1.378
August26-24.520
By Day of Week
DayRecordPct.
Friday248-287-2.464
Saturday7-12-1.375
Thursday2-1.667
Monday1-01.000
Record by Calendar Date
DateGamesRecordPct.PFPA
August 1811-01.0004230
August 1911-01.000330
August 2021-1.5002141
August 2231-2.3335586
August 2331-2.3335558
August 2442-2.5007964
August 2541-3.2505182
August 2654-1.80012471
August 2743-1.7507928
August 2832-1.66710852
August 2994-5.444172199
August 3052-3.40012183
August 3163-3.500182107
September 173-3-1.50011798
September 264-2.66713266
September 373-4.429154136
September 486-2.750220121
September 573-4.429139129
September 695-4.556173149
September 783-5.375122199
September 884-4.500176129
September 985-3.625157115
September 1076-1.85711961
September 1184-4.500103145
September 1285-3.625166134
September 1385-3.625155118
September 1485-3.625174127
September 1575-2.714154101
September 1694-5.444189134
September 1774-3.571114110
September 1884-4.500150130
September 1984-4.500161145
September 2083-5.375129153
September 2182-6.25098196
September 2285-3.625148107
September 2386-2.750227106
September 2474-3.57116789
September 2584-4.500152103
September 2672-5.286132177
September 2784-4.500171175
September 2894-5.444149127
September 2984-4.500182121
September 3082-6.250109148
October 175-2.714150122
October 283-5.375193196
October 384-4.500142150
October 482-6.25093249
October 574-3.571112195
October 685-3.625152111
October 784-4.500118138
October 872-5.28683166
October 963-3.50090115
October 10104-6.400150231
October 1182-6.250131200
October 1282-6.250128236
October 1383-4-1.438144170
October 1483-5.375119169
October 1572-5.28696177
October 1674-3.571110178
October 1784-4.500149149
October 1883-5.375139222
October 1972-5.286100172
October 2094-5.44496203
October 2181-7.12595175
October 2273-4.429178142
October 2372-5.286108142
October 2483-5.375181268
October 2585-3.625173133
October 2692-7.222137185
October 2783-5.37510689
October 2883-5.375159185
October 2964-2.667141100
October 3082-6.250103233
October 3152-3.4007459
November 162-4.33398193
November 251-3-1.3007680
November 352-3.4007780
November 431-2.3333347
November 542-2.5006250
November 652-3.4009194
November 711-01.000306
November 810-1.000727
November 931-2.3333685
November 1032-1.6676247
November 1110-1.000725
November 1210-1.0001431
November 1411-01.000267
November 1710-1.000717
November 2110-1.0002230
Season-by-Season History
SeasonGamesRecordPct.PFPAMarginPostseasonView
2026CURRENT105-5.500231239-8—View Games
2025106-4.600296176+120—View Games
2024114-7.364203245-42Regional FinalView Games
2023119-2.818331147+184Regional QuarterfinalView Games
2022117-4.636311245+66First RoundView Games
2021115-6.455228261-33First RoundView Games
202093-6.33374153-79First RoundView Games
2019117-4.636332250+82Regional QuarterfinalView Games
2018119-2.818385173+212Regional QuarterfinalView Games
20171312-1.92345199+352Regional FinalView Games
2016106-4.600252168+84—View Games
2015105-5.500287244+43—View Games
2014103-7.300147283-136—View Games
2013100-10.000107534-427—View Games
2012102-8.200182358-176—View Games
2011105-5.500188152+36—View Games
2010105-5.500154181-27—View Games
2009105-5.500195169+26—View Games
2008101-9.100147385-238—View Games
2007101-9.100149328-179—View Games
2006102-8.200126215-89—View Games
2005106-4.600189180+9—View Games
2004119-2.818365200+165Regional QuarterfinalView Games
2003102-8.200157254-97—View Games
2002101-9.100123264-141—View Games
2001101-9.100110377-267—View Games
2000100-10.00073315-242—View Games
1999103-7.300169208-39—View Games
1998100-10.00098344-246—View Games
1997107-3.700265161+104—View Games
1996105-5.500184185-1—View Games
1995102-8.20078247-169—View Games
1994100-10.00080258-178—View Games
1993106-4.600174141+33—View Games
1992108-2.800232119+113—View Games
1991105-5.500184159+25—View Games
1990107-3.700188107+81—View Games
1989108-2.80021073+137—View Games
1988103-7.300121187-66—View Games
1987104-6.400120153-33—View Games
1986103-7.300154210-56—View Games
1985107-3.700192105+87—View Games
1984104-5-1.450171138+33—View Games
1983103-7.300133135-2—View Games
1982104-6.400123171-48—View Games
19811211-1.917337116+221State SemifinalView Games
1980108-2.800228109+119—View Games
1979104-6.40055112-57—View Games
1978106-3-1.65015496+58—View Games
1977107-3.70019074+116—View Games
1976106-4.600155115+40—View Games
1975106-4.60010787+20—View Games
1974103-7.30098138-40—View Games
1973105-4-1.550178108+70—View Games
1972102-8.20088178-90—View Games
Decade-by-Decade
DecadeRecordPct.PF/GPA/G
1970s39-39-2.50012.811.4
1980s55-46-1.54417.513.7
1990s43-57.43016.519.3
2000s28-73.27716.226.6
2010s54-51.51423.723.3
2020s39-34.53422.920.1
Record vs. Opponent Since 1972
OpponentGPWLTPct.PFPALast
Mogadore5110410.19665814832024
Garrettsville4925240.5109088832021
Southeast4819281.4066819182026
Waterloo4526190.5788237872016
Windham4122190.5378366002012
Crestwood4021190.5256806482026
Streetsboro4014260.3504687462014
Woodridge3520150.5717637162014
Field2814140.5005226172024
Jackson-Milton238141.3703833942013
East Canton15870.5332893092019
Akron Manchester12480.3331242282020
St. Thomas Aquinas10550.5002481742024
Newton Falls7520.7142331232018
United7160.143941682022
Independence6231.41774722026
LaBrae6150.167461261996
Chagrin Falls5140.200941142026
South Range4130.250421052021
Sebring McKinley44001.000139382012
Kirtland4040.000211712026
Champion44001.000126362024
Warren JFK4130.250701152024
Berlin Center Western Reserve3210.66779412021
Canal Fulton Northwest3210.66755741982
Berkshire3120.33356972026
CVCA3120.33357492000
Akron North3120.33351932024
Fairport33001.00012472016
Mathews3210.667110362017
Conneaut3120.33361682026
Valley Christian33001.000131162019
Pymatuning Valley3210.66797382024
Smithville2110.50044411973
Elyria West2020.00021341975
Columbiana22001.0008102017
South Central2110.50044531998
Kenmore2020.00019582002
Central-Hower22001.00054252004
Ravenna2020.0007722006
Harrison Central2020.0006272020
Coventry2020.00015702014
Conotton Valley22001.00096122016
Strasburg-Franklin22001.000113202019
Grand Valley22001.00069352024
Trinity22001.0006502026
Cleveland Central Catholic1010.00014221979
Otsego1010.00022301981
Norwayne11001.0003562017
McDonald1010.00020462018
Gilmour Academy11001.0003202019
Minerva1010.0000222020
Liberty11001.00024202021
Shenandoah11001.00033262023
Mineral Ridge1010.0009172023
Martins Ferry1010.0007342024
Toledo Christian11001.0004202025
Akron Springfield11001.0004462025
Brooklyn11001.0004882025
Beachwood11001.0004472025
Wickliffe1010.00020272025
Fairport Harding11001.0004002026
Fairview11001.00048212026
Most Points Scored
  1. 63Oct. 25, 2019 vs. Valley Christian • W 63-0
  2. 63Oct. 2, 2009 vs. Windham • W 63-31
  3. 62Sep. 14, 2018 vs. Newton Falls • W 62-0
  4. 61Aug. 31, 2018 vs. Strasburg-Franklin • W 61-0
  5. 56Sep. 23, 2022 vs. St. Thomas Aquinas • W 56-8
  6. 56Sep. 2, 2016 vs. Fairport • W 56-7
  7. 55Sep. 4, 1981 vs. Mogadore • W 55-14
  8. 54Sep. 18, 2015 vs. Conotton Valley • W 54-0
  9. 52Sep. 6, 2019 vs. Strasburg-Franklin • W 52-20
  10. 52Oct. 24, 1980 vs. Windham • W 52-20
Fewest Points Scored
  1. 0Nov. 1, 2024 vs. Kirtland • L 0-62
  2. 0Sep. 6, 2024 vs. Field • L 0-21
  3. 0Oct. 20, 2023 vs. Mogadore • L 0-27
  4. 0Sep. 30, 2022 vs. Warren JFK • L 0-33
  5. 0Oct. 30, 2021 vs. South Range • L 0-45
  6. 0Oct. 23, 2020 vs. Minerva • L 0-22
  7. 0Oct. 10, 2020 vs. Harrison Central • L 0-1
  8. 0Sep. 18, 2020 vs. St. Thomas Aquinas • L 0-21
  9. 0Nov. 9, 2019 vs. Akron Manchester • L 0-44
  10. 0Oct. 18, 2013 vs. Southeast • L 0-56
Most Points Allowed
  1. 69Sep. 27, 2013 vs. Waterloo • L 35-69
  2. 68Aug. 22, 2008 vs. Akron North • L 3-68
  3. 63Oct. 4, 2013 vs. Garrettsville • L 28-63
  4. 63Oct. 12, 2012 vs. Mogadore • L 26-63
  5. 62Nov. 1, 2024 vs. Kirtland • L 0-62
  6. 62Oct. 28, 2022 vs. United • L 49-62
  7. 62Sep. 21, 2012 vs. Woodridge • L 0-62
  8. 61Oct. 20, 2000 vs. Mogadore • L 13-61
  9. 59Oct. 16, 2015 vs. Crestwood • L 6-59
  10. 56Oct. 18, 2013 vs. Southeast • L 0-56
Fewest Points Allowed
  1. 0Sep. 25, 2026 vs. Fairport Harding • W 40-0
  2. 0Sep. 4, 2026 vs. Trinity • W 35-0
  3. 0Sep. 5, 2025 vs. Trinity • W 30-0
  4. 0Aug. 22, 2025 vs. Toledo Christian • W 42-0
  5. 0Aug. 30, 2024 vs. Champion • W 35-0
  6. 0Aug. 26, 2023 vs. Champion • W 41-0
  7. 0Aug. 19, 2022 vs. Crestwood • W 33-0
  8. 0Sep. 24, 2021 vs. St. Thomas Aquinas • W 43-0
  9. 0Sep. 25, 2020 vs. Akron Manchester • W 14-0
  10. 0Oct. 25, 2019 vs. Valley Christian • W 63-0
Largest Victories
  1. +63Oct. 25, 2019 vs. Valley Christian • W 63-0
  2. +62Sep. 14, 2018 vs. Newton Falls • W 62-0
  3. +61Aug. 31, 2018 vs. Strasburg-Franklin • W 61-0
  4. +54Sep. 18, 2015 vs. Conotton Valley • W 54-0
  5. +49Sep. 2, 2016 vs. Fairport • W 56-7
  6. +48Sep. 23, 2022 vs. St. Thomas Aquinas • W 56-8
  7. +47Sep. 8, 1989 vs. Columbiana • W 47-0
  8. +46Aug. 28, 2009 vs. Sebring McKinley • W 46-0
  9. +46Sep. 6, 1985 vs. Woodridge • W 46-0
  10. +44Oct. 12, 1973 vs. Waterloo • W 44-0
Largest Defeats
  1. -65Aug. 22, 2008 vs. Akron North • L 3-68
  2. -62Nov. 1, 2024 vs. Kirtland • L 0-62
  3. -62Sep. 21, 2012 vs. Woodridge • L 0-62
  4. -56Oct. 18, 2013 vs. Southeast • L 0-56
  5. -53Oct. 16, 2015 vs. Crestwood • L 6-59
  6. -52Oct. 5, 2001 vs. Mogadore • L 0-52
  7. -49Oct. 24, 2014 vs. Woodridge • L 6-55
  8. -49Oct. 13, 2000 vs. Crestwood • L 6-55
  9. -48Sep. 20, 2013 vs. Streetsboro • L 7-55
  10. -48Aug. 29, 2013 vs. Newton Falls • L 7-55
Highest Combined Scores
  1. 111Oct. 28, 2022 vs. United • L 49-62
  2. 104Sep. 27, 2013 vs. Waterloo • L 35-69
  3. 94Oct. 2, 2009 vs. Windham • W 63-31
  4. 91Oct. 4, 2013 vs. Garrettsville • L 28-63
  5. 89Oct. 12, 2012 vs. Mogadore • L 26-63
  6. 81Sep. 5, 2008 vs. Field • L 27-54
  7. 80Oct. 24, 2003 vs. Streetsboro • L 31-49
  8. 80Oct. 24, 1997 vs. Mogadore • W 46-34
  9. 78Oct. 22, 2004 vs. Woodridge • W 51-27
  10. 76Oct. 5, 2007 vs. Waterloo • L 28-48
Lowest Combined Scores
  1. 0Nov. 2, 1973 vs. Southeast • T 0-0
  2. 1Oct. 10, 2020 vs. Harrison Central • L 0-1
  3. 3Oct. 27, 1978 vs. Southeast • L 0-3
  4. 6Oct. 23, 2009 vs. Garrettsville • L 0-6
  5. 6Sep. 10, 1982 vs. Woodridge • W 6-0
  6. 6Sep. 19, 1980 vs. Streetsboro • W 6-0
  7. 6Nov. 2, 1979 vs. Windham • L 0-6
  8. 6Sep. 9, 1977 vs. Akron Manchester • L 0-6
  9. 6Oct. 31, 1975 vs. Crestwood • L 0-6
  10. 7Sep. 11, 2009 vs. United • L 0-7
Most Points in a Loss
  1. 49Oct. 28, 2022 vs. United • L 49-62
  2. 35Sep. 27, 2013 vs. Waterloo • L 35-69
  3. 31Oct. 24, 2003 vs. Streetsboro • L 31-49
  4. 30Nov. 1, 1991 vs. Waterloo • L 30-34
  5. 28Sep. 18, 2026 vs. Chagrin Falls • L 28-35
  6. 28Oct. 23, 2015 vs. Garrettsville • L 28-37
  7. 28Oct. 4, 2013 vs. Garrettsville • L 28-63
  8. 28Oct. 5, 2007 vs. Waterloo • L 28-48
  9. 28Aug. 29, 1997 vs. Jackson-Milton • L 28-32
  10. 27Sep. 5, 2008 vs. Field • L 27-54
Fewest Points in a Win
  1. 6Sep. 10, 1982 vs. Woodridge • W 6-0
  2. 6Sep. 19, 1980 vs. Streetsboro • W 6-0
  3. 7Sep. 22, 2006 vs. East Canton • W 7-0
  4. 7Sep. 14, 1990 vs. Streetsboro • W 7-0
  5. 7Sep. 11, 1987 vs. Garrettsville • W 7-0
  6. 7Oct. 5, 1979 vs. Streetsboro • W 7-0
  7. 7Sep. 14, 1979 vs. Waterloo • W 7-0
  8. 7Oct. 8, 1976 vs. Garrettsville • W 7-6
  9. 7Oct. 17, 1975 vs. Garrettsville • W 7-6
  10. 7Oct. 10, 1975 vs. Field • W 7-6
Recorded Playoff Games14
Playoff Record4-10
Playoff Winning %.286
Playoff Points266-371
State Championships0
State Final Appearances0
Record by Playoff Round
RoundGamesRecordPct.
Regional Final31-2.333
State Semifinal10-1.000
Regional Quarterfinal51-4.200
Regional Semifinal11-01.000
First Round41-3.250
Playoff Game Log
DateOpponentResultRound
Nov. 1, 2024KirtlandL 0-62Regional Final
Nov. 3, 2023Mineral RidgeL 9-17Regional Quarterfinal
Oct. 27, 2023SoutheastW 43-7First Round
Oct. 28, 2022UnitedL 49-62First Round
Oct. 30, 2021South RangeL 0-45First Round
Oct. 10, 2020Harrison CentralL 0-1First Round
Nov. 9, 2019Akron ManchesterL 0-44Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 2, 2018McDonaldL 20-46Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 17, 2017KirtlandL 7-17Regional Final
Nov. 10, 2017NorwayneW 35-6Regional Semifinal
Nov. 3, 2017ColumbianaW 34-0Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 6, 2004South RangeL 21-27Regional Quarterfinal
Nov. 21, 1981OtsegoL 22-30State Semifinal
Nov. 14, 1981BerkshireW 26-7Regional Final
Longest Winning Streaks
  1. 19 gamesSep. 12, 1980 – Nov. 14, 1981
  2. 13 gamesOct. 28, 2016 – Nov. 10, 2017
  3. 9 gamesAug. 24, 2018 – Oct. 19, 2018
  4. 8 gamesAug. 18, 2023 – Oct. 13, 2023
  5. 8 gamesOct. 27, 1989 – Oct. 5, 1990
  6. 7 gamesSep. 1, 1989 – Oct. 13, 1989
  7. 7 gamesSep. 16, 1977 – Oct. 28, 1977
  8. 6 gamesAug. 27, 2004 – Oct. 1, 2004
  9. 5 gamesAug. 22, 2025 – Sep. 19, 2025
  10. 5 gamesAug. 30, 2019 – Sep. 27, 2019
Longest Losing Streaks
  1. 22 gamesOct. 8, 1999 – Oct. 12, 2001
  2. 19 gamesSep. 7, 2012 – Aug. 29, 2014
  3. 12 gamesSep. 4, 1998 – Sep. 3, 1999
  4. 12 gamesSep. 2, 1994 – Sep. 8, 1995
  5. 10 gamesOct. 5, 2007 – Sep. 26, 2008
  6. 10 gamesOct. 26, 2001 – Oct. 18, 2002
  7. 8 gamesOct. 13, 2006 – Sep. 21, 2007
  8. 8 gamesSep. 29, 1972 – Sep. 7, 1973
  9. 7 gamesSep. 16, 1988 – Oct. 28, 1988
  10. 6 gamesSep. 5, 2003 – Oct. 10, 2003
Consecutive 30+ Point Games
  1. 9 gamesAug. 25, 2017 – Oct. 20, 2017
  2. 6 gamesSep. 14, 2018 – Oct. 19, 2018
  3. 5 gamesAug. 22, 2025 – Sep. 19, 2025
  4. 5 gamesAug. 30, 2019 – Sep. 27, 2019
  5. 4 gamesSep. 15, 2023 – Oct. 13, 2023
  6. 4 gamesAug. 28, 2015 – Sep. 18, 2015
  7. 4 gamesOct. 17, 2003 – Sep. 3, 2004
  8. 3 gamesOct. 28, 2022 – Aug. 26, 2023
  9. 3 gamesOct. 15, 2004 – Oct. 29, 2004
  10. 3 gamesSep. 17, 2004 – Oct. 1, 2004
Consecutive 40+ Point Games
  1. 3 gamesOct. 28, 2022 – Aug. 26, 2023
  2. 3 gamesSep. 15, 2017 – Sep. 29, 2017
  3. 2 gamesSep. 12, 2025 – Sep. 19, 2025
  4. 2 gamesAug. 22, 2025 – Aug. 29, 2025
  5. 2 gamesAug. 30, 2019 – Sep. 6, 2019
  6. 2 gamesSep. 16, 2016 – Sep. 23, 2016
  7. 2 gamesAug. 28, 2015 – Sep. 4, 2015
  8. 2 gamesAug. 23, 2012 – Aug. 31, 2012
  9. 2 gamesSep. 16, 2011 – Sep. 23, 2011
  10. 2 gamesOct. 22, 2004 – Oct. 29, 2004
Consecutive Games Allowing 9 or Fewer
  1. 7 gamesOct. 27, 1989 – Sep. 28, 1990
  2. 5 gamesAug. 22, 2025 – Sep. 19, 2025
  3. 5 gamesSep. 1, 1989 – Sep. 29, 1989
  4. 4 gamesSep. 11, 1981 – Oct. 2, 1981
  5. 4 gamesSep. 12, 1980 – Oct. 3, 1980
  6. 4 gamesOct. 31, 1975 – Sep. 17, 1976
  7. 3 gamesAug. 26, 2023 – Sep. 8, 2023
  8. 3 gamesOct. 27, 2017 – Nov. 10, 2017
  9. 3 gamesSep. 2, 2011 – Sep. 16, 2011
  10. 3 gamesAug. 28, 2009 – Sep. 11, 2009
Consecutive Shutouts
  1. 3 gamesSep. 2, 2011 – Sep. 16, 2011
  2. 3 gamesSep. 30, 1977 – Oct. 14, 1977
  3. 2 gamesSep. 13, 2019 – Sep. 20, 2019
  4. 2 gamesAug. 24, 2018 – Aug. 31, 2018
  5. 2 gamesOct. 6, 2017 – Oct. 13, 2017
  6. 2 gamesAug. 28, 2009 – Sep. 4, 2009
  7. 2 gamesSep. 22, 1989 – Sep. 29, 1989
  8. 2 gamesSep. 1, 1989 – Sep. 8, 1989
  9. 2 gamesOct. 4, 1985 – Oct. 11, 1985
  10. 2 gamesSep. 6, 1985 – Sep. 13, 1985
Shutout History
Shutouts80
Times Shut Out56
Scoring Frequency
40+ Games57
50+ Games13
Most Common Final Scores
Final ScoreTimesRecordMost Recent
14-766-0Sep. 1, 2023
27-066-0Sep. 5, 2014
42-066-0Aug. 22, 2025
7-2860-6Oct. 25, 2024
14-2850-5Oct. 22, 2010
33-055-0Aug. 19, 2022
7-055-0Sep. 22, 2006
7-2050-5Aug. 25, 1989
0-1440-4Sep. 10, 2010
0-2440-4Oct. 17, 2008
0-640-4Oct. 23, 2009
12-044-0Sep. 28, 1990
13-1244-0Sep. 18, 1987
13-1440-4Oct. 21, 2011
14-044-0Sep. 25, 2020
14-2040-4Oct. 4, 2024
14-3440-4Oct. 21, 2022
20-2740-4Oct. 10, 2025
28-1244-0Oct. 6, 2006
28-644-0Sep. 8, 2023
7-1440-4Sep. 17, 2021
7-644-0Oct. 8, 1976
0-2130-3Sep. 6, 2024
0-3330-3Sep. 30, 2022
0-730-3Sep. 11, 2009
Historical Data: Automatically calculated from recorded football results beginning with the 1972 season. Earlier meetings may not be included. Historical records and results courtesy of OHHSFBDB.net. See an inaccuracy? Please report it.

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2026 Football: Week 2 Previews and What to Know

Preview Ohio high school football Week 2 with matchups, Week 1 results, top performers, series history and what to watch on Aug. 28-29.

2026 Football: Week 1 Previews and What to Know

Preview Week 1 of the 2026 Ohio high school football season with matchup history, series records, key storylines and games to watch.

Kirtland caps perfect regular season with 42-7 win over Rootstown

Kirtland closed out its 12th undefeated regular season under head coach Tiger LaVerde with a 42-7 win at Rootstown on Friday.

Rootstown ready for new challenge in CVC

Heading into the 2025 season, the Rootstown Rovers are ready for a new challenge in the Chagrin Valley Conference.

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