Entries by YSN Staff

WARREN JFK COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JEFF BAYUK

It’s been an incredible year for Coach Jeff Bayuk and the Kennedy Eagles, and for the fifth consecutive season, the Eagles fly into coveted Week 11.  However, 2019 looks to be different for the #BluePride, and there’s a bit of swagger with the boys this year. This year feels a bit different as if just […]

HOLY TOLEDO! BARBATO PICKS ROCKETS

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- One of The Valley’s most highly sought after softball recruits of 2021 has come off the board.  This week, Ursuline’s Maris Barbato chose The University of Toledo to continue her student-athletic career. Barbato already owns multiple records only 2 years into her tenure as a part of the Lady Irish Softball Team.  Barbato […]

2019 ALL-EOAC VOLLEYBALL TEAMS ANNOUNCED

LISBON, OH- As the Fall sports schedules continue to wind down, the awards for a season’s hard work begin to unfold.  The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference have officially chosen their recipients for Volleyball in 2019. Congratulations to all the honorees for representing their team, school, communities, and families so well this season! First Team Tori […]

2019 ALL EOAC BOYS GOLF TEAMS RELEASED

LISBON, OH- As the Fall sports schedules continue to wind down, the awards for a season’s hard work begin to unfold.  The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference have chosen their recipients for the Boys Golf Teams in 2019.   First Team Tyler Anderson-Columbiana Sean Whitehead-Columbiana Riley McElwain-Columbiana Austin Craig-Lisbon Luke Green-Wellsville Second Team Tanner Patterson-Southern Ricky […]

AAC RELEASES FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM

The All American Conference has announced it’s All-Conference Team for 2019.  Several players representing YSN Partner Schools made the list.  Congratulations to all honorees, and best of luck in the offseason!  Seniors, it was an honor watching you play and we wish you the best of luck in all your future journeys. You’ve all represented […]

STRAIGHT TO THE POINTS; MAKING SENSE OF THE PLAYOFF SYSTEM

By Scott Mincher   It’s that glorious time of year again! A few weeks ago in a story posted by members of the YSN team, the topic of conversation was the history of the OHSAA football playoffs. In that article, the YSN team covered the infancy of the playoffs, how many teams get in, The […]

LIV’ING ON A PRAYER

EAST PALESTINE, OH- On each team, there’s a spark.  An igniter, of sorts that keys the team to their rise, or able to put the team on their back and take them to the next level.  This season, Senior Liv Figley provided plenty of shine on the court as the Bulldogs and their fans were […]

ALL-YSN VOLLEYBALL TEAMS ANNOUNCED

EAST PALESTINE, OH- With the upcoming conclusion to volleyball season just weeks away, our team wanted to highlight some of the top talents from 2019 in our coverage area.  Congratulations to all the coaches and student-athletes on their hard work and dedication to their craft.  We greatly enjoyed covering your matches, and look forward to […]

URSULINE FALLS IN BATTLE OF THE IRISH

AKRON, OH- The Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish football team traveled down I-76 to Akron, to face their longtime rival, the St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish. Ursuline entered this game at 2-7, with their second win coming one week ago at Stambaugh Stadium against their arch-nemesis, the Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Cardinals.  Unfortunately for Ursuline, they were unable […]

YSN FOOTBALL TEAMS IN WEEK 11 ACTION; WHEN/WHERE

After the dust has settled in the regular season, the postseason begins for a few select teams under the YSN Coverage Umbrella.  We’re here to clear up when and where you can see your teams play, and where you can tune in on YSN if you’re unable to make the game in person. DIVISION IV […]