Entries by YSN Staff

COWBOYS WIN DUEL OVER URSULINE

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- A strong start paved the way for Chaney on Tuesday, as they were able to withstand the storm against their crosstown rival Ursuline- 77-60. A 22-8 frame to lead the game off for the Cowboys set the tone, as Ursuline tried to set the tempo, but the athleticism of Chaney was just too […]

SPARTANS STAY UNBEATEN AGAINST FITCH

AUSTINTOWN, OH- The hottest ticket in town didn’t disappoint as two of the area’s best teams went head to head on Tuesday.  Boardman went on the road and earned an important conference victory vs Fitch, 68-44. After a back and forth first quarter the Spartans were able to build a 13 point halftime lead thanks […]

GIRARD BOUNCES PAST RAIDERS

CANFIELD, OH- The South Range Boys Basketball team falls to 8-4 on the season and 3-3 in the NE8 with a loss to Girard, 56-53. The Indians began the game composed and poised, and took it to the Raiders early. Although South Range continued to fight throughout the game, the game was tied only twice. […]

LADY EAGLES BATTLE OFF ST. JOHN

WARREN, OH – On Saturday in the middle of the day, the St. John ladies’ basketball team from Ashtabula traveled over to Warren to face the John F. Kennedy lady Eagles. Lead changes were frequent and it was a close game, but the Eagles came out victorious with a score of 56-50.  The first quarter […]

POLAND FALLS IN DEFENSIVE SHOWDOWN OF 224

POLAND, OH- Poland faced their rival Canfield on Saturday looking to add to their winning streak. The Cardinals would end their streak in a game where Canfield only allowed 33 points in a defensive heavy matchup by both teams. Canfield would pick up the victory 35-33 against the Bulldogs in this one. The first half […]

BOARDMAN BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH PAT BIRCH (EP 1)

BOARDMAN, OH- There’s an excitement in Spartan Nation that is becoming uncontrollable.  Hoops season is in full-swing and Boardman is flexing past the competition thanks to great play, outstanding preparation, top-notch coaching on their way to a 7-0 record thus far. Present accolades aside, Coach Birch knows that the Spartans have their hands full the […]

TUNE UP THE BAND; REBELS ROLL RED DEVILS

COLUMBIANA, OH- Addy Bandy had herself a night against Campbell on Wednesday as the Rebels flexed their muscles against AAC foe, Campbell Memorial, 60-22.  Pacing her teammates out of the gate, Bandy shot her way to a career-high 20 points while ripping 6 boards, and three steals for Crestview.  Not only was her offense scorching, […]

POTTERS DEFEAT BEAVERS TO TAKE SEASON SWEEP

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The Potters defeated the Beavers 64-59 on Tuesday in a classic rivalry game. The stands were packed, with not a single seat empty, and the expectations for the game were high. Interesting events transpired to start the contest. The Beavers students were given noisemakers that they used on Potters offensive trips. On the […]

POLAND TAKES BATTLE OF BULLDOGS

POLAND, OH- Poland, OH- Coming off a big win against Struthers, the Poland Bulldogs faced the Lakeview Bulldogs at the beginning of a three-game homestand. Lakeview would have the lead throughout the game until the final quarter. Lakeview’s Forward Jake Wilms led his team in points with 14 points while Poland’s Guard Andrew Centofanti finished the […]