HOWLAND KEEPS THE RAIDERS AT ANCHOR

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In an electrifying matchup at home, Howland’s basketball team rose to the occasion on Friday, facing off against a formidable South Range squad and clinching a hard-fought 53-43 victory.

Leading the charge for Howland was Alex Henry, who delivered a stellar performance with an impressive 22 points, showcasing his scoring prowess and leadership on the court. Anthony Chieffo added 10 points to the scoreboard, while TJ Douglas and John Perry each contributed 6 points, highlighting the team’s balanced offensive effort.

Despite a strong effort from South Range, led by Landon Moore with 12 points and Luke Rohan with 7 points, they couldn’t overcome Howland’s determined performance.

With this crucial win, Howland improves their record to 10-10 as they prepare for their next challenge, a road matchup against Niles next Friday. Meanwhile, South Range, with a 12-6 record, turns their attention to their upcoming game against Lowellville on Tuesday, looking to bounce back from the tough loss.

POTTERS TAKE ANOTHER ONE FROM BEAVER LOCAL

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a highly anticipated OVAC consolation game, East Liverpool’s basketball team emerged victorious in a thrilling matchup against their arch-rival Beaver Local, securing an 80-68 win.

East Liverpool’s offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Preston Kerr who delivered an outstanding performance with a game-high 25 points. Preston Dawson added 18 points to the scoring tally, while Quinton Conrad contributed 14 points and Nate Birch chipped in with 12 points, showcasing the team’s balanced offensive attack.

Despite a valiant effort from Beaver Local, led by Austin Cline with 22 points and Owen Hill with 19 points, they couldn’t overcome East Liverpool’s dominant performance.

With this important win, East Liverpool improves their record to an impressive 16-4 as they enjoy some time off before hosting Ursuline on February 19th. Meanwhile, Beaver Local, with a 9-12 record, turns their attention to their upcoming matchup against Salem on Tuesday.

EAGLES KEEP AN EYE ON WINNING

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In an impressive display of skill and determination, United delivered a commanding performance on Thursday night, securing a decisive victory on the road against Beaver Local with a final score of 52-23.

United’s offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Grace Knight who delivered an outstanding performance with a game-high 18 points. Kate Dees added 10 points to the scoring tally, while Addy Blazer and Grayson Kidder each contributed 7 points, highlighting the team’s balanced offensive attack.

Despite a valiant effort from Beaver Local, led by Calli Sorge with 7 points and Karsyn Bowyer with 6 points, they couldn’t overcome United’s dominant performance.

With this important win, United improves their record to an impressive 15-6 as they prepare to close out their regular season with a road matchup against East Liverpool. Meanwhile, Beaver Local, with a 6-16 record, completes their regular season and now awaits their tournament matchup on February 21st at Steubenville.

LAKERS RIDE INTO TO BROOKFIELD AND COME OUT ON TOP

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By Matt Maher 


BROOKFIELD, OH – Pymatuning Valley and Brookfield squared off Thursday night in a game that saw the Lakers show a consistent stream of offense and enough defense to keep Brookfield at arms length and win the game 45-42. The Lakers found themselves an early lead and never let it go, showing Brookfield that the home court isn’t always an advantage.

 

Quarter one saw Pymatuning Valley outscore Brookfield 10-7, The Warriors saw scores from Cailey Wellman with 3 points from a 2 and 1-of-2 free throws made and MaRae Craig who found two scores in the paint. Leah DeMoss accounted for 7 of the 10 Py Valley points with a strong 3 to start off her night and two more scores from within the arc while Zoey Painter found the other 3 from beyond the arc. 

 

Both teams looked about even in the second frame with the two squads recording 9 points each before halftime. Wellman led the Warriors this quarter with 5 more tallies including her first made 3 and a 2. Mya Jumper found 2 points on the field while Craig and Jasmine Hubbard both went 1-for-2 from the charity stripe. The Lakers saw Painter find another triple while Sadie Paul, Jolene Sharp and Mae Struna all found 2 points on the field.

 

Both teams went into double digit scoring out of the break with Pymatuning Valley staying on top of Brookfield this time 17-12. Hubbard and Wellman both found 4 points all from within the arc while Craig found 2 more points and Jumper went a perfect 2-for-2 from the line. If you want a lot of scoring from one player, you look towards Zoey Painter who went off with 11 points with 4 2’s and a huge 3! Paul found 5 more points this frame as well with a 2 and a 2. 

 

The Lakers slowed down their offensive production while Brookfield cranked up the pressure and pushed themselves within one score but unfortunately for the Warriors their 14-9 fourth wouldn’t be enough to overcome the Lakers lead. Pymatuning Valley saw Sharpe put up 5 points with a 2 and a decent 3-for-4 from the line while Kelsie Britton and Taryn Tisch both found 2’s. The huge comeback effort was led by Mya Jumper who found 10 of the 14 points with two 3’s, a 2 and 2-of-3 free throw sunk. Craig added two more points while Wellman went 2-for-2. 

 

The Lakers never truly lost control of this game despite what that 4th quarter score might tell you, they played a strong offensive game and refused to leave Brookfield with much room to breathe on offense. Zoey Painter led all scorers with an impressive 17 points on the night and is a big reason for her team’s success. Cailey Wellman and Mya Jumper both finished with 14 points for the Warriors and showed great leadership in a tough loss. Pymatuning Valley (12-6) will be back at home on February 12th to take on the Jefferson Area Falcons at 6:15Pm while Brookfield (8-13) look to finish off the regular season at Newton Falls on February 12th at 6:00PM.

TIGERS PUT THE CLAMPS ON LAKEVIEW

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CORTLAND OH- In a dominant performance, the Howland girls’ basketball team secured a convincing victory over Lakeview with a final score of 64-32. Alyssa Massucci led the charge with an impressive 18 points, while Mia Thomas contributed 13 points to the team’s success. The win improved Howland’s overall record to an impressive 16-5.

Looking ahead, the Tigers have a challenging matchup as they are set to host the state-ranked West Branch. The JV game is scheduled for Saturday at 11:30 am, followed by the varsity game at 1 pm. It promises to be an exciting contest. Lakeview (6-16) closes out their regular season. They’ll look forward to their first tournament game on February 21st at Rootstown.

CLIPPERS CLINCH OVERTIME VICTORY

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In a thrilling and hard-fought battle on Thursday night, Columbiana emerged victorious in overtime against Western Reserve, securing a narrow 36-35 win.

Both teams displayed exceptional resilience and determination throughout the game, with neither side willing to concede defeat easily. However, it was Columbiana who ultimately prevailed, clinching the hard-fought victory.

Leading the scoring effort for Columbiana was Taylor Long, who delivered an impressive performance with 11 points. Megan Moser and Lilly Hoschar each contributed 6 points to the team’s scoring tally, showcasing their offensive contributions in a tightly contested matchup.

On the other side, Western Reserve put up a valiant effort, with Angelina Coppabianca leading the scoring charge with 13 points, followed by Quincy Miller with 9 points and Kylee Ramsey with 7 points.

With this crucial win, Columbiana improves their record to an impressive 18-3 as they prepare to close out their regular season with a home game against Lisbon on Saturday. Meanwhile, Western Reserve, now 12-8, will embark on a road trip to face South Range on Saturday, eager to bounce back from the tough loss.

 

CARDINALS TAKE THE LATEST ROUND OF THE BATTLE OF 224

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CANFIELD OH- In a highly anticipated showdown, Canfield emerged victorious on the road in the latest installment of the Battle of 224 rivalry, defeating Poland with a final score of 41-30.

Leading the scoring charge for Canfield was Cami Hritz, who delivered a standout performance with 11 points, showcasing her offensive prowess and leadership on the court. Grace McQuiston contributed 10 points, while Carly Fleming added 9 points and Macey Kalina chipped in with 5 points, highlighting the team’s balanced scoring effort.

Despite a valiant effort from Poland, led by Elliana Thompson with 11 points and Avery Jakubovic with 5 points, they couldn’t overcome Canfield’s determined performance.

With this crucial win, Canfield improves their record to 14-7 and now turns their attention to their season finale at home against Streetsboro on Saturday, February 17th. Meanwhile, Poland, with a 12-8 record, will embark on a long road trip to face Hawken on Saturday.

MOHAWK WINS FOR THEIR SENIORS

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In a fitting tribute to their seniors, Mohawk’s basketball team celebrated senior night in style with a resounding blowout victory over Riverside, securing a dominant 37-18 win on Thursday.

Leading the scoring effort for Mohawk were Chloe Fadden and Erynne Capalbo, who each contributed 11 points, showcasing their offensive prowess and leadership on the court. Regan Magno added 6 points to the scoreboard, highlighting the team’s balanced scoring attack.

With this impressive win, Mohawk concludes their regular season with a solid 12-9 record, demonstrating their strength and resilience as they now await their first tournament opponent. The victory on senior night served as a fitting tribute to the dedication and contributions of the senior players, setting the stage for an exciting postseason journey.

As Mohawk looks ahead to tournament play, they do so with confidence and determination, knowing that they have the talent and drive to compete at the highest level.

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/2-8-g-bb-mohawk-riverside/2-8-g-bb-mohawk-riverside/105EOS1D/Images-from-folder-105EOS1D

ROCKETS HAVE NO TROUBLE WITH TROJANS

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In a dominant display of skill and determination, Lowellville’s basketball team cruised to victory on Thursday night, defeating Sebring decisively with a commanding score of 51-10.

Leading the scoring charge for Lowellville was Serinna Tych, who delivered an outstanding performance with 19 points, showcasing her offensive prowess and leadership on the court. Morgan Lewis contributed 7 points, while Sydney Procick and Gianna Palumbo each added 6 points, highlighting the team’s balanced scoring effort.

With this resounding win, Lowellville improves their record to 8-12 and looks to carry their momentum into their upcoming road matchup against East on Monday. The victory underscores Lowellville’s resilience and determination as they continue to push forward in the season.

On the other side, Sebring concludes their regular season with a 4-15 record and now awaits their tournament opponent, eager to make their mark in postseason play.

 

HERALDS FALL IN RED DEVIL REMATCH

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Lordstown, OH- In a closely contested matchup, the St. John Heralds fell short against the Lordstown Red Devils, with a final score of 46-58. Despite a valiant effort, the Heralds couldn’t overcome the strong offensive performance by the Red Devils.

Quarter Scores:

  • St. John Heralds: 12 | 8 | 14 | 12 = 46
  • Lordstown Red Devils: 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 = 58

Player Stats – St. John Heralds:

  • Vin Narducci: 26 points
  • Brady Cole: 7 points
  • Anthony Severino: 5 points
  • Donald Crawford: 4 points
  • AJ Henslee: 2 points
  • Aaron Wychock: 2 points

Player Stats – Lordstown Red Devils:

  • Gannon Force: 40 points
  • JT Adams: 5 points
  • Seth Chambers: 8 points
  • Anthony Volpini: 5 points
  • Colton Hickman: 3 points

Despite the standout performance by Vin Narducci, who led the Heralds with an impressive 26 points, the Red Devils’ Gannon Force proved to be a force to be reckoned with, scoring an astonishing 40 points to secure the victory for his team.

Looking ahead, the St. John Heralds (3-14) will aim to bounce back as they prepare for their next game on the road against the Fairport Skippers (13-4) on February 9, 2024. The Skippers are coming off a thrilling 79-77 win over the Badger Braves, presenting another tough challenge for the Heralds.

Meanwhile, the Lordstown Red Devils (2-14) will also look to regroup as they gear up for their next game on the road against the East Palestine Bulldogs (8-11) on February 13, 2024. The Bulldogs are entering the matchup with confidence after a convincing 79-63 win over the Academy of Urban Scholars Hawks. Both teams will be eager to secure a victory and turn their seasons around.