Entries by YSN Staff

2021 YSN MARCH PIZZA MADNESS PLAY-IN ROUND

Four great pizza franchises will get us started in our maiden voyage of Pizza Madness.   Polls will be open until 11:59 Thursday Night, at which time the most voted will move onto the full bracket.   Vote as many times as you’d like.

2021 YSN MARCH PIZZA MADNESS PREVIEW

EAST PALESTINE, OH- Another week?  Another vote!  This time we’re looking to crown the People’s Champion for pizza in the Mahoning Valley.  Now, we realize that not every pie can be represented, but through the power of public suggestion, we’ve come up with a list of 34 that we feel will begin an annual battle […]

SHERRY SIGNS WITH WEST LIBERTY FOR GOLF

EAST PALESTINE, OH- East Palestine Senior Payton Sherry has officially signed with the West Liberty University girls golf program as a scholarship athlete. Sherry is a four-year letter winner for the Bulldogs in both girls golf & basketball, helping lead them to two consecutive appearances in the district golf tournament. She was also the starting point […]

HERE’S A STORY- OF A MAN NAMED BRADY

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Ursuline junior student-athlete Brady Shannon has a lot going for him.  He has the brains in the classroom, he has the frame of a super athlete, and has the skills in all connected sports to make him “the guy” any time the ball (or bat) is in his hands.  He’s actually a guy […]

MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS JOIN THE YSN FAMILY

NILES, OH – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and YSN Network (Your Sports Network) have jointly announced a partnership agreement for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Scrappers game broadcasts will be available online at www.ysnlive.com and www.mvscrappers.com. Scrappers General Manager and Vice President of HWS Baseball, Jordan Taylor stated, “the Scrappers are thrilled to be partnering with YSN. They do a tremendous job covering […]

MOLLY’S GAME

By Eric Bailey   She didn’t wake up to feds barging into her apartment because the Russian Mob was apart of her gambling ring.  She wasn’t seeking any high rollers to partake in her underground poker prowess.  In fact, there aren’t many similarities at all between McDonald’s Molly Howard and the former Olympic skier turned […]

GOAL LINE STANCE: YEAR IN THE SHOW

Welcome to what will certainly be another “riveting” installment of “Goal Line Stance” with Scotty Mincher & Super Dave O’Malley, a bi-whenever column that delves deep into the psyche of the Mahoning Valley sports fan. In this segment, Scotty and I would like to take the time to reflect and celebrate our time at YSN, or […]

FCA STEEL VALLEY: FULLY VESTED WITH JIM TRESSEL

3/7/2021 at 6:45pm   Additional sponsors: Financial Security Management- Glen Oaks, Agent Jones Wealth Management American Portfolios – Mike Lytle, Managing Director Becky and Bob Spratt Denise DeBartolo York Church of Warren     HOST LOCATIONS: Jericho Center, Cortland, OH  New Life Church, Poland, OH Common Ground / Connecting Life Church, North Lima, OH Abundant […]

WITH STYLE AND GRACE

COLUMBIANA, OH- Columbiana Senior, Grace Witmer knew the day would come.  She knew that one day she’d look around the locker room and be the one everybody was looking to for answers, and leadership.  While that thought sends most into an anxiety-ridden fit, Witmer embraces it as she does most challenges that come her way- […]