Entries by YSN Staff

POLAND DOGS GIRARD

POLAND, OH- Poland was in search of their first home win of the young season after beating South Range earlier in the week. Zach Kassem and the Bulldogs were able to find victory against the Girard Indians. The Bulldogs played tough man to man defense and only allowed 12 points in the first half.  Zach […]

JONNY BUCKETS

EAST PALESTINE, OH- As a freshmen, he led the team in scoring.  Now, as a sophomore, he’s also leading the team on the court and off.  Jonathan Bertovich has put all his efforts into the game and his love for basketball.  So much, in fact, that even with flu-like symptoms, and being defeated by an […]

COLUMBIANA BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH TODD JOHNSON

COLUMBIANA, OH- It’s “The Nicest Place in America.”  Home to the Columbiana Clippers, and high expectations on the hardwood in 2020.  Coach Todd Johnson has been walking into gymnasiums all over the area this season with a new feeling, one that he and his team are being chased.  The Clippers are now in firm sights […]

BEAVER LOCAL BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH NICK MILLER

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- “You cannot have a future without first understanding your past.” is a great quote and one the Beaver Local understands very well.  A school rich with both incredible tradition and outstanding optimism for their future, Beaver Local didn’t have to look far to fill the position of Boy’s Head Basketball Coach.  A […]

THINGS ARE KEATON UP IN UNITED

HANOVERTON, OH- The youth movement is upon Eagle Nation, and there’s a Junior leading the charge for United this year.  The only returning letterman on an outstanding team, Keaton Baker has big shoes to fill when it comes to adding to the foundation of a stellar program in Hanoverton this year.  A program that seemingly […]

LADY BULLDOGS BOUNCE BACK; TOPPLE TIGERS

WELLSVILLE, OH- If you have talked to East Palestine Head Coach Will Franklin over the course of the last week, he’s been anxiously awaiting his team’s return to the court.  After last Thursday’s loss to Leetonia, East Palestine was looking for an outlet for frustration, and a chance to show who they are.  Unfortunately for […]

SLOW START LEADS TO BIG FINISH FOR COLUMBIANA

COLUMBIANA, OH- There were many left scratching their heads after the first quarter ended and the Lady Clippers had a 4-1 lead over United.  Both teams were slow out of the locker room to start things but turned up the scoring the rest of the way, but in the end, Columbiana and the press was […]

LADY REBELS FLEX AGAINST BROOKFIELD

COLUMBIANA, OH- If you look “grit” up in the dictionary, there’s bound to be a reference to the 2019-2020 Crestview Lady Rebel Basketball Team.  OK, maybe not literally, but there should be.  Especially after the slow start to the evening, the Lady Rebs were determined to pick up a key win at home and did […]

CALL HER GRETCH

EAST PALESTINE, OH- As one of three seniors on the Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team, Kenzee Johnston is one who appreciates where she is this season.  Trying to take on more and more responsibility for the team, while passing on tips and opportunities for growth in her teammates for the years to come. With Johnston on […]