MINERAL RIDGE OH- Mineral Ridge softball standout Laney Rigley is helping write a new chapter in her school’s athletic history. Featured recently in a special YSN interview with Anthony Hartwig—coinciding with her 17th birthday—Rigley reflected on a milestone season that saw the Rams clinch their first league championship since 2004. Rigley’s journey has not been […]
ORWELL OH- Pymatuning Valley wasn’t messing around. The Lakers rolled into the NAC Championships and walked out with their second straight crown, stacking up 143 points to edge out Maplewood’s 131. Chalker (71), Bristol (67), and Badger (65) rounded out the top five, but this one was all PV. Elliot Jones was a one-man wrecking […]
CANFIELD OH- South Range’s Solena DeJesus isn’t just one of the area’s most exciting softball players—she’s a leader, teammate, and source of positive energy both in the dugout and on the field. In a recent episode of the YSN podcast, Solena opened up to hosts DJ Yokley and Anthony Hartwig about her journey this season, […]
ORWELL OH- Maplewood’s girls track squad left no doubt who runs the NAC this year, storming to the team title with 147 points and flexing across just about every event. The Rockets were loaded with individual firepower and backed it up with some gutsy relay work. Morgan Himes brought the heat in the hurdles, sweeping […]
JEFFERSON OH — Few freshmen make their mark on varsity sports quite like Alaina Barress has this softball season. Sitting down with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig, Barress spoke about her stellar debut and the determination that’s powered her through adversity. Coming off a significant injury that sidelined her for six months, Barress credits her rigorous offseason […]
CONNEAUT OH – The latest episode of YSN’s “Running Wednesdays” spotlighted sophomore track standout Macey McBride, whose record-breaking performances and mature mindset have put her on the radar as one of Ohio’s rising track stars. Hosted by Anthony Hartwig and Boardman’s Rick Sypert, the episode delved into McBride’s rapid ascent. Despite just being in her […]
CORTLAMD OH- Maplewood High School’s Claire Urchek keeps piling up the accolades. After being named YSN’s Basketball Freshman of the Year, Urchek has seamlessly brought her competitive edge to varsity softball, where she’s quickly become a pivotal player—while maintaining straight A’s in the classroom. In a recent interview with Anthony Hartwig on YSN, Urchek detailed […]
ANDOVER OH- Peyton Hudson was a nightmare for Mineral Ridge at the plate Thursday, racking up three hits—including a solo bomb to center—as Pymatuning Valley stormed to an 11-6 win. The Lakers got rolling early thanks to a sac fly from Hannah Young in the first, but the Rams responded in the third. Maddie Gerberry […]
CANFIELD OH- Canfield leaned on Joey Gabriel’s hot bat and a solid outing from Ryan Weibling to take down South Range 5-2 on Friday. Gabriel was locked in at the plate, going 3-for-4 with singles in the first, second, and fourth. He also caused chaos on the base paths, swiping four bags as part of […]
POLAND OH- Poland and Mathews threw haymakers all night, but the Mustangs pulled away late in a 12-10 slugfest. Mathews struck first in the opener when Maddy Hufford lined a two-run single into center. Poland Seminary answered right back in their half—an error, a groundout by Cassie Blanch and two more miscues in the field […]