Entries by YSN Staff

HOGAN’S A HERO

AUSTINTOWN, OH- While she doesn’t walk out to “Real American” like Hulk Hogan, she represents that idea each time she makes her way to the dish.  Austintown Fitch’s McKenna Hogan has made her name from the hard work, dedication, and character she brings to seemingly everything she does.  While she can charm you with her […]

SAME FIRE, NEW BURN

HANOVERTON, OH- Are you familiar with the feeling we used to get as children on Christmas Eve when we knew that Santa was bringing us presents for being good all year long?  That had to be what the United Baseball Team felt like this year getting back Trent Newburn.  With electric stuff on the mound, […]

ACTION JAXON

WELLSVILLE, OH- Residing in Southern Columbiana County is a young man with big dreams.  A go-getter who already is making waves with his own business, and looking to make even more business on the diamond. Wellsville’s Jaxon Brewer is pouring his heart and soul into this season, and it’s showing up in a big way. […]

CARDS UP TO THE TASK; ONE-HIT IRISH

STRUTHERS, OH- Five runs in the sixth inning led Canfield past Ursuline Fighting Irish 9-1 on Saturday. the Cardinals batters contributing to the big inning included Ben Slanker, AJ Havrilla, Landon Beidelschies, and Michael Patellis, who all drove in runs. Canfield scored five runs in the sixth inning. Canfield’s offense in the inning came from […]

HEARTLAND ROARS ON OFFENSE; CHILLS BLUE DEVILS

NEW WATERFORD, OH-Heartland Christian  asserted their will over Lisbon on their way to an 8-2 victory Heartland notched four runs in the second inning. The Lions scored their runs on a double by Drew Gault. Brett Walker got the win for Heartland Christian. The pitcher went five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and […]

MAURO GOES DEEP TWICE; KENNEDY OUTLASTS MOONEY

WARREN, OH-Michael Mauro ate his Wheaties on Saturday morning.  Caleb Hadley may have had a bowl as well. Warren JFK weathered a push by Cardinal Mooney in the fourth inning where Kennedy coughed up eight runs, but the Eagles still won 19-13 on Saturday. The big inning for Cardinal Mooney came thanks to walks by […]

TROPHY SEASON BEGINS AGAIN AT JFK; WIN CONFERENCE TITLE

HARTVILLE, OH- Warren JFK took the lead late and defeated Lake Center Christian 9-3 on Friday. The game was tied at three with John F. Kennedy Catholic Eagles Varsity batting in the bottom of the sixth when “The Dragon Slayer” Michael Mauro doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs. JFK secured the victory thanks […]

CARDINAL QUIETS QUAKER BATS HEADING INTO POSTSEASON

MIDDLEFIELD, OH- The Salem bats have been red-hot as of late, putting up 17 runs just 48 hours prior, but on Friday Salem had a tough time generating runs on Friday, dropping their game with Cardinal 8-2. Salem got things moving in the first inning. Jackson Johnson drove in one when Johnson singled. Cardinal pulled […]

EAGLES ARE GOLDEN; WIN EOAC TITLE

COLUMBIANA, OH- Columbiana (16-6, 9-2 EOAC) and United squared off Friday afternoon in a game that was started 18 days ago but suspended due to rain with United leading 3-1 with two outs in the top of the second and runners on the corners.  United got off to a bang with Trent Newburn hitting a […]

CLEAR FOR TAKEOFF; AVIATORS STIFLE HEARTLAND

ALLIANCE, OH- Heartland Christian watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in an 11-5 loss to Alliance on Friday. Alliance scored on a groundout by Blackwell in the first inning and a single by Bugara in the second inning. The Lions struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time […]