Entries by YSN Staff

GIRARD ROCKS THE RIM TO GET BY SALEM

SALEM, OH-  Girard went into hostile territory on Tuesday and walked away as a team to keep a close eye on in 2020.  The Indians, led by Craig Hannon are a team that can shift their play to match the weakness of the opposition, which is how the Tribe strode away late in the game […]

BEAVERS FIGHT BACK TO BOUNCE BUCKEYE

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The Beavers erased a 10 point deficit to get back to .500 on the season. This game had it all, from the long runs to the exchanged baskets, and then the comebacks. Buckeye Local jumped out to a 6-0 lead with a couple of threes, then the Beavers scored 10 unanswered. Both teams […]

SPARTANS DISTRIBUTE SCORING; SHOOT PAST LAKEVIEW

BOARDMAN, OH- Boardman used a big first quarter, outscoring Lakeview 26-4, to earn their first home win of the season 76-42. Thirteen Spartans got in the scoring column, led by Derrick Anderson with 17 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds. Ethan Anderson had a big night inside with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. Andrew […]

FITCH RALLIES TO WIN BATTLE OF THE BIRDS

AUSTINTOWN, OH- Mooney had Austintown Fitch right where they wanted them in the first quarter with a 6-point lead. Then the Falcons let it fly. Fitch came back from the deficit in the second quarter that included a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Kris Brown to give the Falcons a 29-28 at the break. The Falcons have […]

WEST BRANCH PROVES TOO MUCH FOR LADY SPARTANS

BELOIT, OH- Boardman dropped a game at West Branch on Saturday afternoon by the score of 72-38. The Spartans were 12-44 from the field and 11-25 at the line. Many easy missed opportunities in the first 20 minutes of the game dug the Spartans a 17 point deficit. West Branch hit a barrage of 3s, connecting […]

WILDCATS FIND THEIR WAY PAST JFK

STRUTHERS, OH- In a back and forth game full of momentum shifts, it was a big finish from Struthers that proved to be the narrative on Saturday as the Wildcats pushed past Warren JFK 77-56.  It was a big win to start the season for Struthers, as JFK looks to be a possible state contender […]

LADY POLAR BEARS FREEZE FITCH FOR FIRST LOSS

AUSTINTOWN, OH- The Massillon Jackson Lady Polar Bears made the trip to Fitch High School for a Saturday showdown, and they walked away with an impressive victory over the Lady Falcons, 55-26. The Falcons started the scoring for the game, but that was as far as their lead would stretch as Jackson was deadly from […]

BEAVER LOCAL ICED IN EXTRA TIME

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The John Marshall Monarchs came into Beaver Local and stole a win against the Beavers 51-48 in OT.  It was an eventful contest from the tip to the final buzzer.  The Beavers jumped out to an early lead 11-2, and held multiple 10 point leads in the first half. The scoring sheet for […]

BULLDOGS FIND NO PEACE IN PENNSYLVANIA

NEW CASTLE, PA- East Palestine went across the state border searching for their first victory, but unfortunately, they’re going to have to take a rain check.  The Bulldogs competed in the Mohawk Tip-Off Tournament where they were defeated 86-32 last night, and came up short this afternoon to Elwood City 76-40. Sophomore standout Jonathan Bertovich […]

BIG SECOND HALF SETS PATH FOR CHAMPION OVER GIRARD

GIRARD, OH- Girard was looking to rebound Friday night following a tough loss to McDonald on Tuesday but ran into a tough second-half Champion team and fell 67-52.  The Indians started out well holding a 7 point lead going into the second period. In the second period Champion’s Noah Vesey and Nick Zigarovich got hot behind […]