Entries by YSN Staff

BOARDMAN ATHLETES LOOK TO PERFORM AT NEXT LEVEL

BOARDMAN, OH- Congratulations to the following student-athletes who have chosen to continue their passions at the next level while collecting a secondary education: From left to right- Marco Stilliana — Football — Baldwin Wallace University Nick Winsen — Football — Preferred Walk-On YSU Jake Powell — Football — Preferred Walk-On YSU DJ Evans — Basketball […]

A BEAM OF OPTIMISM SHINES IN BEAVER LOCAL

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- Progressive.  That’s a term that many districts use nationwide to describe where they want their districts.  In the halls of Beaver Local, it’s more than a cute buzzword, it’s a way of life.  Beaver Local Superintendent Eric Lowe has led by example with this mantra, and over the past 3 years especially- […]

WEST BRANCH BATTLES TO WIN OVER CLIPPERS

COLUMBIANA, OH- After a week of rain, Columbiana (14-6) and West Branch (15-7) battled chilly weather and spotty sunshine en route to a 5-2 West Branch victory Saturday afternoon.  In a game that was originally scheduled for a Noon start, was pushed back to a 4 PM start, both teams were happy to get a game […]

MOHAWK TAMES HURRICANES

BESSEMER, PA- The Mohawk Warriors took the lead late and defeated New Castle 6-5 on Thursday. The game was tied at two with Warriors batting in the bottom of the fifth when J.C. Voss drew a walk, scoring one run. The Warriors built a four-run lead in the sixth inning and then held off New […]

GORBY KEEPS RUNNING AT NEXT LEVEL

BOARDMAN, OH- Julia Gorby will continue her running career at Norwich University in Vermont.  Julia signed today to run cross country with the Cadets.  Julia was a 3-time all-conference athlete as well as a three-time regional qualifier.  She has earned 7 letters between cross country and track.   Best of luck to Julia in her future endeavors, […]

ANDERSEN SIGNS WITH MARIETTA

BOARDMAN, OH- Ethan Andersen will continue his basketball career at Marietta.  Wednesday, the Boardman Athletic department had his signing and are excited to announce his future with the Pioneers.  Ethan was a two-time All-AAC selection, winning Player of the Year in Conference this past season, 2nd Team All NEO Inland, Honorable Mention All Ohio, and most […]

LADY BULLDOGS PUT LIBERTY IN TOUGH SPOT

LIBERTY, OH- East Palestine continued to find their stride on the softball diamond Saturday with a 9-2 victory over the Liberty Leopards. Leading by example were seniors Morgan Rutledge with 3 runs scored, going 2 for 4 at the dish, as well as Joclyn Fristik who also went 2 for 4 while driving in a […]

DEVILS PULL DOUBLE DUTY

Good Morning,   I’m the head coach of Western Reserve boys and girls track and our sprinter girls have had quite a season. They were county champions in the 4x200m relay, sit second in school history in that event, and broke a 2014 4x110m record @ the Fitch optimist yesterday. (52.38 broke the 52.47).   What […]

RISHEL SHINES IN PITCHERS DUEL WITH CRESTVIEW

NEW WATERFORD, OH- Jaden Rishel looked like a pitcher that was well above his years on Saturday afternoon.  The Freshmen tossed 6 and 2/3 innings of shutout baseball before Cam Hollobaugh came in for the one pitch save, as JFK defeated the Crestview Rebels 2-0. The pitching was strong on both sides. Rishel struck out eight, […]

ROTH FANS 11; FALCONS FLY OVER LAKESIDE

AUSTINTOWN, OH- There’s only one issue for Joe Roth nowadays; what position does he want to be known for?  Roth continued his dominant season on the mound on Friday with 11 strikeouts of Lakeside en route to an 8-2 victory. It was a typical Northeastern Ohio weather day, where the climate would change in the […]