EAST LIVERPOOL WINS DOGFIGHT WITH AVIATORS

EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a hard-fought battle on Saturday, East Liverpool showcased their offensive prowess to outlast Alliance with a final score of 73-62. Preston Dawson led the scoring effort with an impressive 20 points, closely followed by Preston Kerr with 18 points. Nate Birch contributed 9 points, while Cohen Pease and Quinton Conrad added 8 and 7 points, respectively.

East Liverpool, with a strong 15-3 record, will now shift their focus to a home matchup against St. Clairesville on Tuesday. The victory underscored the team’s offensive talent as they navigated a competitive game against Alliance.

RED DEVILS DISMISS BROOKFIELD

CAMPBELL OH- Campbell showcased their offensive prowess in a commanding victory, storming past Brookfield with a final score of 77-50. David Moore led the charge with an impressive 23 points, supported by Josue Rodriguez with 14 points and Teyon Harris contributing 12 points.

Brookfield’s Matteo Fortuna displayed an outstanding individual performance, scoring an impressive 30 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Campbell’s offensive onslaught. Teagan Barbe added 6 points to Brookfield’s total.

Campbell, with a 13-4 record, gears up for a significant road matchup against LaBrae on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Brookfield (6-11) hits the road to face Newton Falls in their upcoming contest.

WARRIORS LOCK UP FIRST LEAGUE TITLE IN WIN OVER FALCONS

Photo Credit: Edgewood Athletics

Jefferson, OH- In a thrilling matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Edgewood Warriors triumphed over the Jefferson Falcons, securing not only a well-deserved victory but also a historic achievement for the girls’ basketball program. With a final score of 48-35, the Warriors clinched a share of the CVC Lake Division title, marking the first league championship in the school’s history for Edgewood girls’ basketball.

Quarter Scores:

Teams 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total
Edgewood Warriors 10 10 11 17 48
Jefferson Falcons 12 7 14 2 35

Player Stats:

Edgewood Warriors:

  • Faith Vencill: 13 points
  • McKenna Vencill: 9 points
  • Annie Mae Johnston: 7 points
  • Carly Kray: 6 points
  • Katie McCollister: 6 points
  • Avery Vencill: 5 points
  • Leigha Guyton: 2 points

Jefferson Falcons:

  • Tatum Bordeaux: 12 points
  • Kennidie Rogers: 7 points
  • Mia Contenza: 5 points
  • Riley Franklin: 4 points
  • Trinity Velliquette: 3 points
  • Dani Furman: 2 points
  • Alex Costart: 2 points

The Warriors showcased their offensive prowess with multiple players contributing to the score, demonstrating the team’s depth and versatility on the court.

With this victory, the Edgewood Warriors improved their record to an impressive 16-1, setting the stage for a highly anticipated rematch against the Madison Blue Streaks on 2/7/24. In their previous encounter on 1/5/24, the Warriors emerged victorious with a 61-53 win. The Blue Streaks, currently holding a 16-3 record, are coming off a dominating 55-32 victory over the Conneaut Spartans.

On the horizon, the Jefferson Falcons (9-9) will face the Kirtland Hornets (9-8) in their next game on 2/5/24. The Hornets are riding high after a 44-34 triumph over the Grand Valley Mustangs, setting the stage for an exciting matchup between two evenly matched teams.

As the Edgewood Warriors savor their historic league title, the team and its fans eagerly anticipate the challenges and triumphs that lie ahead in the postseason.

HERALDS TAKE DOWN THE RED DEVILS AT HOME

Saybrook, OH- In a hard-fought battle on the court, the St. John Heralds emerged victorious against the Lordstown Red Devils with a final score of 58-47. The Heralds showcased their resilience and determination, overcoming challenges posed by injuries throughout the game.

Quarter Scores:

  • St. John Heralds: 20 | 14 | 15 | 9 = 58
  • Lordstown Red Devils: 6 | 13 | 10 | 18 = 47

Player Stats – St. John Heralds:

  • Vin Narducci: 28 points
  • Brady Cole: 9 points
  • Anthony Severino: 6 points
  • Donald Crawford: 5 points
  • Anthony Petrochello: 4 points
  • Aaron Wychocl: 4 points
  • AJ Henslee: 2 points

Player Stats – Lordstown Red Devils:

  • Gannon Force: 16 points
  • JT Adams: 13 points
  • Seth Chambers: 10 points
  • Anthony Volpini: 5 points
  • Colton Hickman: 3 points

The Heralds faced adversity with injuries, losing key players like Anthony Severino early in the 3rd quarter, and AJ Henslee and Vin Narducci midway through the 4th quarter. Despite these setbacks, Narducci demonstrated his resilience by returning late in the fourth quarter to contribute to the team’s success.

The victory propels the St. John Heralds to a 3-10 record, while the Lordstown Red Devils continue to seek their first win with a 0-14 record. The Heralds will face the Red Devils once again in a rematch, this time on the road, scheduled for February 8, 2024. As the Heralds look to build on this win, they will aim to maintain their momentum in the upcoming matchup.

ROCKETS FEND OFF JACKSON MILTON

LOWELLVILLE OH- In a hard-fought battle on Friday night, Lowellville emerged victorious over Jackson Milton with a final score of 68-57. Michael Ballone led Lowellville’s scoring efforts with 15 points, closely followed by Ryan Neider with 14 points. Matt Lucido and Drew Modelski both contributed 12 points each to secure the win.

Jackson Milton’s Cayden Mitchell showcased an impressive game-high performance with 23 points, supported by Ryan Romigh with 14 points and Alex Rotuna adding 8 points.

With this win, Lowellville’s record stands at 10-6, and they are set for another matchup on Saturday against Heartland Christian. On the other side, Jackson Milton (5-11) will hit the road to face McDonald on Tuesday.

WATERLOO SNEAKS OUT OF MCDONALD WITH FIRST PLACE IN TACT

By Matt Maher 


MCDONALD, OH – Another Friday night, another great matchup between two Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference teams! This time around McDonald hosted Waterloo and these two fierce competitors showed strong defense and great free throw shooting in a tight 37-33 game that went to Waterloo in the final seconds.

 

The first quarter was close for the majority of play but Waterloo, with the help of some fouls, started to run away as the quarter ended 15-9 in favor of the visitors. Drew Zajack led his team in scoring with 5 points while Wyatt Wilford scored the first 2 points and found 2 more from the line. Gage Hawley was an impressive rebounder for the Vikings and found 5 points to start off his night including going a perfect 2-for-2 but the real star of the free throw line was Jackson Eichler who found 5 of his 7 points from the line going a perfect 5-for-5.

 

Waterloo found more scoring from the field in the 2nd while McDonald struggled to find any room in the crowded offensive zone. The quarter would go to Waterloo 13-8. Zajack found 4 more points in the paint while Joey Cappuzzello and Wilford both scored 2 points. Eichler continued to lead his team with 5 more points including a 3 and Kyle Werbeck and Hawley both found points beyond the arc. 

 

McDonald was disappointed with their first half efforts and came out with a strong response in the third, scoring 12 points and only allowing Waterloo 3. 2 of Waterloo’s points came from Drew Flarida who put up a contested jumper while Eichler found 1-of-2 from the line. Casey Miller found some energy and mustered 5 points starting off with a huge 3. Wilford found 4 points while Brady Klockner found his first 3 of the night.

 

Both teams locked down their defense in the 4th quarter and after McDonald got so close in the 3rd, Waterloo needed this quarter to go the way it did with them scoring 5-4 and capping off the night their way. Miller went 1-for-2 from the stripe while Zajack hit a game tying 3 but that tie would not last for too long as Waterloo was able to draw 3 different fouls in this frame with the last one on Hawley being the nail in the coffin, The Vikings went 5-for-5 from the line with 4 coming from Eichler and the other two from Hawley.

 

The free throws were landing for Waterloo and their precise shooting was ultimately what won this game for them and kept them neck and neck with Springfield for 1st place as they went 14-15 as a team. McDonald can’t be underestimated because they have proved all season they can compete against the big dogs of this conference and tonight was no different. Waterloo (13-4, 10-2) have the biggest game of the season on tap when they host Springfield on February 6th at 7:00PM (that game is scheduled to be on YSN) and McDonald (9-9, 6-5) will host Jackson-Milton on the 6th at 7:00PM. 

MOONEY RUNS TOWARDS ANOTHER CONFERENCE WIN

By Michael Ginocchi


Youngstown, OH-
The Cardinal Mooney boys basketball team braced themselves for yet another formidable challenge as they hit the road to face Chaney in a crucial Steel Valley Conference showdown. It was a game marked by momentum swings, with Cardinal Mooney constantly feeling on the verge of seizing control, only to have Chaney’s resilient Cowboys stage impressive counterattacks each time. A late surge in the final quarter propelled the Cardinals to a big 67-56 victory, securing a crucial win for the team to improve to 3-1 inside the conference.

 

Jabri Carter led Mooney’s offensive charge, delivering an impressive performance with 17 pivotal points while orchestrating the team’s offense effectively. Although Rocco Turner initially faced a sluggish start on the offensive end, he quickly found his rhythm, contributing 14 points to the scoreboard. Notably, he showcased his shooting by sinking three crucial three-pointers and demonstrated composure at the foul line, converting 5 out of 6 attempts. Eddie Nieves delivered double-digit points, while Nick Pregibon provided a spark off the bench with some clutch baskets.

 

Chaney’s Matt Jones led the Cowboys with an impressive 17 points, with 16 points coming in the first half. However, his second-half scoring was significantly stifled, largely due to Mooney’s tenacious defense. Mooney’s defensive efforts played a pivotal role in limiting Jones’ impact in the latter half of the game. Clffton Scott and Asuante Mickel each finished in double figures scoring 10.

 

With the win Mooney improves to 12-4 (3-1 SVC) on the season. The Cardinals will be back in action Saturday (Feb. 3) at St Thomas Aquinas. Chaney drops to 5-7 (1-3 in SVC) with the loss. The Cowboys will be back in action on Sunday vs Spire Institute.









LUSBON KEEPING THE EOAC ON LOCKDOWN

WELLSVILLE OH- Maintaining their flawless record in EOAC play, Lisbon delivered a commanding performance on Friday, dominating Wellsville on the road with a decisive 65-29 victory. Trevor Siefke led the scoring charge with an impressive 32 points, complemented by Hunter Dailey contributing 17 points and Alex Schreffler adding 9 points to the total.

On the opposing side, Wellsville’s Richie Dowling tallied 9 points, while Tyrell Watkins added 8 points, but it wasn’t enough to stem Lisbon’s dominant display.

With this win, Lisbon remains undefeated in EOAC with a 15-2 record. Their next challenge takes them outside the conference as they face Heartland Christian on the road next Tuesday.

FITCH OWNS OVERTIME

By Tim Corso


AUSTINTOWN OH- Fitch used a big overtime push to get past Ursuline 73-64 Friday Night.

The Falcons got off to a fast start to begin the game with a 7-2 run. Unfortunately for the Falcons, that spark didn’t last long.

They held a slim lead after one quarter, but the Irish got things going.

Jayden Payne was a force in the paint and on the glass forcing the Falcons into many difficult shots.

His strong post-game helped bring the Irish back.

He would end up finishing the night with 12 points.

It was until the end of the first half that Ursuline got going. Down 20-18 late in the second frame, Ursuline went on a 15-0 run to end the first half. That run included multiple big three-pointers from Jaylen Gunther.

Gunther ended the game with 13 points.

Then, the second half…and it was all Fitch.

A once 15-point lead shrunk to just three after the third quarter. A lot of that was due to the stellar play of Deshawn Vaughn.

Vaughn hit a game-high four shots from deep as apart of his 26-point showing. His 19 points in the second half, and overtime was just the push the Falcons needed.

Vaughn made a big shot late that was answered by Gunther’s two free throws to send it to overtime.

In the extra session, Allen and Allex hill used their length and athleticism to shut down the glass and finish the game strong. Fitch outscored Ursuline 11-2 in the period.

On top of Vaughn’s big night, Marcel Finkley (14), Allex Hill (12), and Carter Owens (10) also reached double figures for the Falcons.

For the Irish, Geno Lucente (20) joined Gunther and Payne in double-figures in the setback.

For Fitch (10-6) they’ll take host Canton Glen Oak on Tuesday, 2/6.

As for Ursuline (12-3), they’ll have a quick turnaround and take on the South Range Raiders, tomorrow 2/3.

JFK FINDS WINNING WIND

WARREN OH- Warren JFK showcased a powerful comeback on Friday, securing a resounding 81-36 victory against St. Thomas Aquinas. Nick Ryan led the charge with an impressive 20 points, closely followed by Michael Condoleon with 18 points and Nico Ciminero contributing 16 points. Henry Phillips added 9 points to the winning effort.

With this commanding win, Warren JFK improves their season record to 13-4 and looks forward to their next challenge, facing Gilmour Academy on Tuesday.