Entries by Anthony Hartwig

FITCH PASSES BIG TEST

By Ty Bartell AUSTINTOWN OH- A premiere Thursday night showdown occurred on hardwood with two of the top area volleyball teams in The Austintown Fitch Falcons and The Lakeview Bulldogs. With both squads typically winning or towards the top of their respective conferences and Lakeview beating Fitch 3-1 back on August 27th, 2022, it left […]

RAMS RESPOND TO TOUGH LOSS

MINERAL RIDGE OH- In an impressive volleyball match, Mineral Ridge dominated Jackson Milton with a clean sweep of 3-0 sets (25-6, 25-11, 25-7). Ava Hulett led the charge with a remarkable 17 kills and 3 blocks, showcasing her prowess at the net. Samantha Aulet played a pivotal role with 27 assists, ensuring smooth coordination on […]

KLOCK STOPPING TALENT

MCDONALD OH- In the intricate world of volleyball, Megan Klockner stands tall as a setter—a position often likened to that of a quarterback in football. With remarkable finesse and strategic prowess, Klockner has become the driving force behind the McDonald High School volleyball team. But her journey to this point has been marked by challenges […]

REIGNING BIG DOG HAS BIG PLANS

LIBERTY OH- *Position: Senior Middle Blocker | Team Captain* Lexi Muck, a senior middle blocker and team captain for the Liberty volleyball team, has become a name synonymous with excellence on the court. A true leader both in skill and spirit, Muck has proven her mettle time and again, and her community gets that too. […]

MOONEY TAKES FOOTHOLD IN STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE

Cardinal Mooney launched into conference play triumphantly by sweeping East in a 3-0 victory (25-18, 25-21, 25-14). Jaida Lane’s standout performance included 10 kills and 2 blocks, while Brinkley Bair added 9 kills and 6 digs. Amarra Anderson’s 6 kills contributed to the team’s success. Natalie Blasko orchestrated the offense with 27 assists and 2 […]

LISBON OVERCOMES SLOW START

LISBON OH- Lisbon bounced back after a slow start, securing a 3-1 victory over Heartland Christian (11-25, 25-11, 25-18, 25-18). Stefanee Stacey’s leadership shone through with 10 points and 18 assists, while Maddie Marshalek’s 10 points and 4 blocks made a significant impact. Eliza Baker displayed versatility with 9 points, 10 kills, and 13 digs, […]

NO FIRST GAME JITTERS FOR CRESTVIEW

By Chris Sigler    Anticipation for the start of the season is always something that builds in all players, coaches and fans alike. This season was no different for the Crestview and East Liverpool volleyball teams each coming off 20 win campaigns and deep postseason runs. Last season these two teams would meet in October with […]

LIBERTY CAN FOCUS ON BIG TEST AHEAD

Liberty delivered a commanding performance, sweeping East with a 3-0 victory (25-12, 25-20, 25-10). The team showcased impressive skills with Mia Parker’s all-around performance of 4 kills, 4 aces, 22 assists, and 8 digs. Lexi Muck’s dominance was evident through her 20 kills, 2 blocks, and 3 aces, while Amira Smith added 4 kills to […]

RED DEVILS NOTCH FIRST WIN OF THE YEAR

SALEM OH- In their season opener, Campbell Memorial dominated Salem with a 3-0 sweep (25-11, 25-15, 25-18). Kendall Brunn led the charge with an impressive 16 kills and 4 blocks, while Cyra Cross contributed 3 aces and 9 digs. Carla Ramirez Ortiz facilitated the team with 25 assists. Campbell Memorial is set to take on […]

EAGLES CONTINUE TO CRUISE

SOUTHINGTON OH- In an engaging volleyball matchup, JFK emerged victorious over Chalker with a 3-1 scoreline, showcasing their resilience and teamwork. The sets were closely contested, with JFK securing victories in the following manner: 25-20, 17-25, 26-24, and 25-17. JFK’s players showcased their skills across various facets of the game. Jasmine Ridley led the serving […]