The Lady Raiders have had a slow week in the game department. With Martin Luther King day giving them a well earned day off, the Raiders look to use the time to get better. The Raiders did grab a win over Lakeview on Thursday. Now they look forward to games against Hubbard and Struthers, both […]
Red hot shooting and solid team defense are a recipe for success at any level of basketball. The Crusaders from Canton Central had plenty of both in their win against Mooney. The Crusaders’ first five field goals were all 3 pointers, three of them by Justus Seran. By the end of the first half, all […]
Another successful week for the Poland Lady Bulldogs as they got two wins since we last caught up with coach Blanch. A home victory over Struthers, and then an important Saturday road win over Mooney. Coach Blanch was pleased with the energy and physicality against Struthers, who he says always pushes people around. He less […]
There are a lot of young talented players around the area that area in girls basketball getting attention. One that might be flying under the radar is Poland sophomore Connie Cougras. In typical fashion for this program, Connie does not mind being under the radar. It gives her more room to navigate and grow. One […]
The reputation of both Poland and Cardinal Mooney’s girls basketball teams are eerily similar. Tenacious defense, sound and disciplined play, and most importantly, a refusal to quit no matter the score. The two teams took a while to settle in, both forcing turnovers on each other. Not to mention a fire alarm mishap that paused […]
Since we last caught up with Jeff Fishel the Lady Raiders have split a pair of games in the NE8. They looked very impressive in a win over Jefferson, and fell short in a hard fought game against Poland. Now they look to rebound with games against Lakeview and Hubbard coming up on the slate. […]
Sometimes there are players that can’t be measured or defined by words. South Range sophomore Julia Gregory is one of those athletes. Her time in the spotlight began last season when she was able to knock down important shots late in games proving to herself she belongs on the floor. That is the moment she […]
The difference between good teams and great teams is a deep bench. The ability to trust the next round of players to go in and execute as well as your starters. For Poland junior Ella Harrell that’s a role she accepts with honor. There is not one ounce of bitterness in her bones over not […]
It’s been awhile since we have had the chance to talk to coach Nick Blanch. A medical condition made him have to step away for a couple games. In his absence the team has taken care of business with wins over Liberty, Niles, and Hubbard. He returned on Saturday when they beat Lakeview to set […]
Gabby Lamparty has been quite possibly the most anticipated player to come through the Lady Raider program. Fans have been waiting to see her on the varsity quart since she was in 7th grade. She has shared the anticipation to play. She has waited for the chance to play with her older sister Izzy since […]