Entries by Anthony Hartwig

WARRIORS WORK THEIR WAY TO DISTRICTS

BELOIT OH- In a thrilling tournament matchup, the West Branch Warriors showcased their resilience and determination as they powered past the East Tech Tigers with a final score of 62-49. Despite trailing 9-7 after a closely contested first quarter, the Warriors quickly shifted gears, seizing control of the game to claim a 23-16 lead by […]

BULLDOGS KEEP THE CATS IN THEIR CAGE

By Matt Maher  POLAND, OH – The Bulldogs welcomed the Canton South Wildcats to town for a high energy defensive brawl in the OHSAA playoffs!. The Bulldogs used their defense in the 2nd quarter and let their offense soar in the second half in their 59-49 round 2 victory.    The Wildcats jumped out to […]

THE MARINA IS THE PLACE TO GO

CANFIELD OH- In basketball, adaptation is often the key to success. For Canfield junior Marina Koenig, this season has been a testament to her ability to thrive in a larger role on the basketball court. Stepping into the spotlight with grace and determination, Marina has emerged as a vital asset for her team, making a […]

REBELS SET THE STAGE FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP

CORTLAND OH- In a hard-fought battle on Wednesday, Crestview steadily asserted their dominance over Tuslaw, ultimately clinching a well-deserved spot in the district championship game with a final score of 56-44. The Rebels showcased their resilience and determination as they gradually pulled away from their opponents to secure the victory. Leading the charge for Crestview […]

BOARDMAN PULLS OFF THRILLING ROAD UPSET

In a heart-stopping battle on the road, Boardman pulled off a stunning upset against Massillon Perry, clinching a nail-biting victory with a final score of 58-57. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams leaving everything on the court in pursuit of the win. Leading the charge for Boardman was Terrell McDowell, whose […]

TIGERS REPEAT HOPES STAY ALIVE AT THE BUZZER

By Noah Doughty  MINERAL RIDGE OH- It was districts at Mineral Ridge as #2 Badger took on #5 Springfield both teams’ defenses played tough with it being tied 14-14 at the half. It felt like the whole second half was the final stretch where every basket felt like it had a huge impact. And with […]

EAGLES OFFENSIVELY OVERWHELM CORNERSTONE

MINERAL RIDGE OH- In a thrilling showdown, Warren JFK refused to let their season slip away, rallying past Cornerstone Christian with a final score of 53-42. Led by the dynamic duo of Gianna Pompelia and Didi Ryan, who combined for an impressive 46 points, JFK’s offense proved too potent for their opponents to handle. Pompelia […]

RESERVE ROLLS INTO THE FINALS

By Ty Bartell ORWELL, Ohio — The Western Reserve Blue Devils girls basketball team secured a decisive victory over the Canton Central Catholic Crusaders, emerging triumphant with a 40-19 win in the district semi-final clash at Grand Valley High School on Wednesday night. In a slow-paced first quarter characterized by stout defensive play from both […]

WARRIORS STRIDING IN DISTRICTS

By Michael Ginocchi Beloit, OH- The West Branch Girls basketball team delivered a dominant performance, securing a 70-19 victory over Chagrin Falls in the Division 2 district semifinal held at Nordonia High School. The Warrior defense proved formidable, stifling the Tigers consistently throughout the entire game.   Sophie Gregory led all scorers with an impressive […]