Head Coach: Rich Wright
College Attended: Ashland University ‘90
History of Coaching: 11 years at Beaver Local
Record as Head Coach: 80-39
Family Info: Wife: Penny, Children: Lexi and Jordan
Hobby: Football and wrestling
Coaching Inspiration: My dad and Nick Trombetta
If I Wasn’t a Coach I Would Be ___?: A principal
Quote about Upcoming Season: "We need to grow up fast and play at 110% for forty-eight minutes.”
Positive Comment about another O.V. Football Program: ”Big Red.That’s all that needs said. I respect the players and coaches because it’s not easy to do either in today’s world.”

Beaver Local Head Coach On 2009 Season

Stadium Name: Fighting Beaver Stadium
Stadium Address: 13187 State Route 7 Lisbon, OH 44432
Type of Turf: Grass
Directions to Stadium: Behind the High School

High School: Beaver Local
School Address: 13187 St. Route 7 Lisbon, Ohio 44432
Contact for Tickets: Eric Lowe
Athletic Director: Eric Lowe/330-386-8700
Greatest Moment in Team History: Regional Runner-ups 2002
State Division or Class: Division III
Last Conference Title: 2000 OVAC AAA
Biggest Rival: East Liverpool
Mascot: Beavers
School Colors: Red, White
Playoff Record: 3-6
Last Year’s Record: 4-6
Last Year In Playoffs: 2006
Type of Offense: Wing-T
Type of Defense: 4-3, 3-4
Conference/Class: All American/ Red
Best Known Alumni: Jamin Pastore, Adam Hoppel, Carl Hoppel, Pat Woods, and Dan Kinsey

Returning Offensive Players: 4
Key Returning Players: Jake Lucas, J.J. Intorre, Jake Lunders, Brent Cole, Jake Henderson, and Evan Snieder
Returning Defensive Players: 5
Returning Lettermen: 17
Key Players That Graduated: Shawn Mercer, Dustin Sprouse, Russell Paugh, Brandon Buzzard, Randy Murphy, and Nick Marshall

Players To Watch:
J.J. Intorre
Jake Lucas
Brent Cole
Jacob Lunders