Entries by Anthony Hartwig

CRESTVIEW COMPLETES PROGRAMS FIRST PERFECT SEASON

In a historic regular season finale, Crestview made program history by finishing undefeated for the first time ever, with a stellar 22-0 record. The Rebels sealed their remarkable achievement with a commanding 64-33 road victory over LaBrae. Leading the charge for Crestview was Addison Rhodes, who delivered a standout performance with 27 points, supported by […]

FEELIN LIKE SUMMER

HUBBARD OH- As the Hubbard swim team clinched their first NE8 title, one name stood out among the rest: Izzy Summers. A senior captain, Summers’ leadership and skills have been instrumental in holding the team together and propelling them towards greatness. Summers’ role as an anchor in the clinching race epitomized her value to the […]

MALITO KEEPS GIRARD’S HOPES ALIVE

By Matt Maher  GIRARD, OH – The final conference game of the regular season for these two squads came on Senior Night for Girard where the teams sole member of the class of 2024, Mia Malito, led her team to an impressive 69-44 victory of the Red Dragons.   The first quarter showed to be […]

TIGERS GRAB THEIR PIECE OF THE MVAC ON SENIOR NIGHT

NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- In a memorable senior night celebration, Springfield High School’s basketball team made their mark by claiming a share of the MVAC Scarlet tier championship with a dominant 49-23 victory over McDonald. Led by standout performances from their seniors, Springfield showcased their talent and determination on the court. Jameka Brungard led the scoring […]

RAMS WIN MVAC ON THEIR HOME COURT

MINERAL RIDGE OH- In a thrilling matchup that determined the fate of the MVAC Scarlet Tier Championship, Mineral Ridge wasted no time establishing their dominance, sprinting to a fast start en route to a commanding 66-39 victory over Jackson Milton. Led by stellar performances from Ava Hulett, who contributed 20 points, and Sullivan Sandy, who […]

CANFIELD SHOWS OUT FOR THEIR SENIORS

In a senior night celebration to remember, Canfield delivered a resounding performance on Monday, thumping Cardinal Mooney with a convincing 57-22 victory. The seniors led the charge, showcasing their skills and commitment to mark the occasion. Cami Hritz led Canfield’s scoring efforts with an impressive 12 points, closely followed by Lorieonna Jannone and Carly Fleming, […]

MORE WILLIAMS HEROICS GIVE POLAND ANOTHER NE8 TITLE

In a nail-biting showdown, Poland secured their reign as NE8 champions for the sixth consecutive year by narrowly escaping Struthers with a 33-32 victory. The Bulldogs’ Leanne Williams once again proved herself as a clutch player, sinking her second buzzer-beater of the season to seal the win. Poland’s scoring efforts were led by Elliana Thompson […]

FITCH CHASES AWAY THE RAIDERS ON SENIOR NIGHT

AUSTINTOWN OH-  In a senior night celebration to remember, Fitch dominated the court on Monday, chasing away South Range with a resounding 65-27 victory. Kylie Folkwein led the Falcons’ scoring charge with an impressive 18 points, complemented by Destanie McCullough contributing 13 points, Kaliana Ray with 9 points, and Ayla Ray adding 7 points. Remarkably, […]

ROWING THE BOAT

  LEAVITTSBURG OH-  LaBrae’s sophomore sensation, Austin Rowe, burst onto the scene with an extraordinary freshman season that left spectators in awe. Known for his exceptional skills and knack for making crucial plays, Rowe quickly established himself as a player to watch. The dreaded “sophomore slump” seemed to have no place in Rowe’s trajectory. His […]

CANFIELD REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

By Matt Maher BOARDMAN, OH – While it may feel like spring outside, Canfield reminded us we’re still in February when they hosted Cleveland Heights in the final game of the hockey regular season. With the excitement of senior day and the great memory of the 8-0 victory the cardinals found against these Tigers on […]