BEAVER TOWNSHIP — At 64 years of age, most people are preparing for retirement as they look to kick back and relax in their golden years.

Anthony Agresta, head football coach for the Sebring McKinley 8-man football team, isn’t most people.

With participation numbers down in many sports at schools in the Mahoning Valley and across the state, Agresta, who is in his fourth season with the Trojans, sees an upswing in interest nationally in the 8-man game.

“In doing research, the 8-man game in the United States dates back to 1934,” Agresta told the Curbstone Coaches during Monday’s weekly meeting at Avion Banquet Center. “Currently, 40 out of 50 states are playing our game but Ohio remains well behind in providing football to as many students as possible.

“A decade ago, there were over 1,50

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