Entries by YSN Staff

GILMORE GOES FOR 21; URSULINE BOUNCES BOARDMAN

BOARDMAN, OH- It’s been a season of searching for Ursuline this year.  Searching to find their identity, searching for experience, and searching for key players.  The leadership portion of the equation has taken care of itself in Head Coach Mike Kernan.  Kernan has kept the belief in his players, and on Saturday, it paid off […]

SPORTS RESOLUTIONS FOR A SPORTS REVOLUTION!

By Scotty Mincher Sports are terrific, and as a fan, there’s nothing better than watching and rooting your favorite team on to victory. Unfortunately, fans impact on games and organizations as well as schools, etc. only goes so far. But like everything in life, in sports things are constantly evolving. Fans have been able to […]

A LOOK BACK WITH MAC (EP 2)

We check the temperature on Michael’s disappointment following the OSU loss, as well as a “Way too soon” Look at the Buckeyes in 2020. Agree to disagree with our playoff pics and big game champions. Take a look back with Mac and tell us where we’re out of bounds! Episode 2 of LBWM is LIVE!

GROWING PAINS; DUKES HAND SALEM AN L

SALEM, OH- Salem knew it was going to have its work cut out for them in 2020, and while it’s been a tough start to the season, but certainly the Quakers are finding there is growth found in each game. On Friday night, Marlington handed Salem their third conference loss, and sixth overall, but it […]

O’HARA COMES UP BIG AGAINST EDISON; POTTERS ROLL

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- One of the biggest threats in the area just got a little bit stronger with the emergence of a new star.  The East Liverpool Potters have been known to have big nights on the floor from the likes of their thousand point scorer, Tresean Jackson, and fellow bucket-filler, “The Real Deal” Timmy […]

DEVILS REGAIN FOCUS IN 2020; UPSET WELLSVILLE

LISBON, OH- If you’re a fan of motivational coaches, you don’t have to look very far to find one in Lisbon.  Chris Huckshold is renowned for firing up his team, and in turn, his team fires off victories that raise eyebrows county-wide. Friday was no different. The Blue Devils have had struggles in the early […]

BUSINESS IS BOOMIN; REBS BOP BROOKFIELD

COLUMBIANA, OH- What a difference a year makes.  A team that has been yearning for experience and leadership has now found it under the tutelage of veteran coach, Rick Gates.  More importantly, though, Coach Gates has his team believing they can step toe-to-toe with anybody they face. On Friday night, Brookfield had a firsthand glimpse […]

KNIGHTS SNAP BEAVER LOCAL STREAK

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The Beaver Local Beavers had a 4 game win streak snapped at home as they fell 51-40 to the St. Thomas Aquinas Knights. The first quarter was filled with fireworks offensively, as the Knights took a 15-10 lead into the second quarter. From there, defenses dominated. The Knights created separation in the second […]

BROWN CLUTCH DOWN THE STRETCH; RAIDERS KNOCK OFF URSULINE

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- You know the UPS saying, “What can brown do for you?”  Well, if you’re South Range, apparently he can dial up 10 big points when the game is on the line to help put away one of the area’s better teams to the tune of 67-56. South Range’s Nate Brown was hitting on […]

PERIMETER POWER; CLIPPERS OUTLAST LEETONIA

COLUMBIANA, OH-  Columbiana’s hot start from beyond the arc gave them an early cushion against Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference foe Leetonia, and they cruised to a 78-53 victory Friday night.  Launching early and often, the Clippers drained six treys in the first quarter building a 24-7 lead. Zach Clark and Dalton Whitehair each hit two […]