CLIPPERS SET THEIR GAGES TO THE NEXT CHALLENGE

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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana showcased their continued dominance in the EOAC on Thursday night, securing a swift and commanding victory over Valley Christian with a final score of 57-5.

Contributing to Columbiana’s balanced scoring attack were Taylor Long with 13 points, Evy Rapp with 9, Ellie Venezia with 8, Ava Heinrich and Averi Marshall with 7 each, and Megan Moser with 6.

With a standout 15-2 record, Columbiana now shifts its focus to an important league matchup against United on Monday. Valley Christian (1-14) will be on the road to face Southern on Saturday, looking to bounce back from the challenging contest. Columbiana’s collective effort and diverse scoring options position them well for the upcoming league challenges.

STRONG START IS ENOUGH FOR MOHAWK

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NEW CASTLE PA- In a Thursday night matchup, Mohawk propelled themselves to a 44-33 victory over Laurel, thanks to a strong start that saw them dominating the first quarter with an 11-4 lead.

Leading the charge for Mohawk was Erynne Capalbo, who delivered an outstanding performance with 27 points. Deyani Revis added 7 points to the scoreboard.

With the win, Mohawk now holds a 9-6 record and is gearing up for a road trip on Monday to face Beaver Falls. The upcoming matchup carries added significance as Mohawk aims to redeem themselves after a close 56-50 loss in their first encounter with Beaver Falls. The Warriors’ solid start and individual standout performances set a positive tone for their upcoming challenges.

SHROADES HITS 2,000 IN BIG SOUTHERN WIN

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SALINEVILLE OH- In a memorable night for Southern senior Ashley Shroades, she achieved a significant milestone, surpassing the 2,000-point mark in her illustrious career. The Indians capitalized on this momentum, cruising to a commanding 55-20 victory over East Palestine.

Ashley Shroades led the charge with an impressive 30-point performance, showcasing her scoring prowess. Josie Stanley added 11 points, while Makenna Jones and Alyssa Shroades contributed 6 and 5 points, respectively.

East Palestine saw Gabby Andre and Marah Zimmerman each score 6 points in their effort.

With the win, Southern boasts a 10-5 record and looks forward to a home conference matchup against Valley Christian on Saturday. East Palestine (8-8) is set to host Wellsville on Monday, seeking to rebound from the challenging contest. Ashley Shroades’ milestone night added an extra layer of significance to Southern’s dominant performance.

POTTERS PUSH PAST BEAVER LOCAL

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- In a commanding display of skill and teamwork, the East Liverpool High School girls’ basketball team secured a decisive victory over Beaver Local High School with a final score of 62-25. The game, played with intensity and determination, showcased East Liverpool’s dominance on both ends of the court.

From the opening tip-off, East Liverpool established their authority, building a substantial lead early in the game. The team’s offensive prowess, coupled with their tenacious defense, proved too much for Beaver Local to handle throughout all four quarters.

The first quarter set the tone for East Liverpool’s dominance, as they surged ahead to a commanding 18-5 lead. Their relentless pressure and precision shooting kept Beaver Local on the back foot, unable to mount a significant comeback.

As the game progressed, East Liverpool maintained their momentum, displaying exceptional skill and cohesion on both offense and defense. The team’s balanced scoring attack, led by Aynsley Galeoti with 14 points and Kenzie Headley with 16 points, showcased their depth and versatility on the court.

East Liverpool’s defensive efforts were equally impressive, limiting Beaver Local’s scoring opportunities and forcing turnovers. The team’s collective hustle and determination kept Beaver Local at bay, allowing East Liverpool to maintain control of the game from start to finish.

For Beaver Local, Karsyn Bowyer led the scoring effort with 5 points, supported by contributions from Addi Eells, Tori Druschel, and Bella McLevey. Despite their efforts, Beaver Local struggled to contain East Liverpool’s offensive onslaught and fell short in their bid to narrow the deficit.

The game also featured impressive three-point shooting from both teams, with Beaver Local sinking four triples, including shots from Bowyer, Druschel, McLevey, and Calli Sorge. East Liverpool answered with five three-pointers, with notable contributions from All Furman, Cate Davis, and Kenzie Walker.

As the final buzzer sounded, East Liverpool celebrated a well-deserved victory, further solidifying their position as a formidable force in high school girls’ basketball. The team’s resilience, skill, and unwavering determination serve as a testament to their commitment to excellence on the court.

KNIGHTS CROWN A NEW SCORING KING

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AKRON OH- The old adage “records are made to be broken” could not be truer in the world of high school sports. With every passing generation wanting to achieve greater than the last, records in the high school world are often the measuring stick for athletes wanting to know if their game is next-level worthy. For The Archbishop Hoban Knights basketball team, one record has stood for the last five plus years and that is the all-time scoring record set by University of Mount Union’s own, Collen Gurley at 1,360 points. However, a new contender for the crown has emerged in Knights senior Jonas Nichols who sat 20 points away from the record on Thursday night.

Hosting in SPIRE Academy, The Knights searched for win number nine on the season as Hoban looks for another winning campaign prior to the start of the tournament. Hoban started a scoring burst early, propelled by the hot hand of Jonas Nichols, allowing The Knights to capture a 16-10 lead after the first quarter. The two squads exchanged big shot after big shot in the second with a beautiful game of anything you can do, I can do better! Hoban would hold the halftime lead 34-26 after outscoring SPIRE by a bucket at 18-16 in the second.

Out of the halftime break and The Knights got the key run they were looking for in the third! Hoban would use lockdown defense to force turnovers and create easy transition looks to really start creating separation from SPIRE! Also in the quarter, with 19 points to his name, Jonas Nichols nailed down the shot to send him to the record books! Becoming the all-time leading scorer at Archbishop Hoban High School was the cherry on top of the 30-8 third quarter by The Knights, effectively holding a commanding 64-34 lead heading to the fourth. Not much changed in the final frame, with Hoban winning the fourth quarter 12-7 and the game by a final of 76-41!

Player of the Game, no doubt, went to Jonas Nichols who finished with 33 points and now holds the crown, passed down from Collen Gurley, as the new scoring king in The Castle! However, Gurley did not live a day without holding at least one record, as The University of Mount Union grad student captured The Purple Raiders scoring record at 1,722 points and counting on Wednesday the day before Jonas broke the Hoban record! Following Nichols, John Johnson had 9 points and Sam Mazzola had 8 points to pace The Knights. Raul Youseff led SPIRE offensively with 11 points followed by Leo Sandoval with 9 points.

Hoban (9-6) will now take their talents on the road to do battle with Lutheran West (13-1) as The Knights and The Longhorns will meet on Saturday, January 27th with a 7 p.m. tip-off. As we here at YSN congratulate Jonas Nichols on his record of 1,373 points and counting at Hoban! Keep updated with Knights basketball all season long with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

BEAVER LOCAL LOCKS IN HUGE WIN OVER BROOKE

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH-  The Beaver Local High School boys’ basketball team stormed to victory against Brooke High School with a commanding 67-33 win. The game, held on Thursday, showcased Beaver Local’s prowess on the court, led by standout player Owen Hill, who poured in an impressive 22 points to secure the win.

The victory marked Beaver Local’s second triumph in six games, pushing their season record to 7-9. Meanwhile, Brooke High School, despite their efforts, faced a tough defeat, dropping to an 8-5 record.

From the opening tip-off, Beaver Local established their dominance, racing to a formidable 36-18 halftime lead. Austin Cline played a pivotal role in the early momentum, contributing nine of his 11 points in the first half. Luke Rettos also made his presence felt with eight points, adding to the Beavers’ commanding lead.

Despite Brooke’s efforts to rally, Beaver Local’s relentless offense and staunch defense proved too much to handle. The team’s cohesive play and strategic execution throughout all four quarters kept them firmly in control of the game.

In the junior varsity matchup, Brooke High School managed to secure a victory with a final score of 58-44. Matt Anderson led the charge for Beaver Local with 14 points, showcasing the depth and talent within the program.

Looking ahead, Beaver Local is set to face Bellaire in a highly anticipated Buckeye 8 placement game at noon on Saturday, hosted at Indian Creek. With their recent victory fueling their momentum, the Beavers are poised to continue their pursuit of excellence on the court.

Individual performances also shone brightly for both teams. Peyton Teopfer led Brooke High School with 8 points, supported by Garrett Milam with 6 points and Leyton Toepfer with 9 points. For Beaver Local, Hill’s standout performance was complemented by contributions from Hunter Warrick, Briar Germanovich, and Evan Stephenson, among others.

The game also witnessed impressive three-point shooting, with Brooke sinking three triples courtesy of Milam and Toepfer, while Beaver Local connected on four from downtown, with notable contributions from Warrick, Cline, Anderson, and Aiden Dray.

BULLDOGS FIND A WAY IN CORTLAND

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CORTLAND OH- In a hard-fought contest on Thursday night, Poland secured a narrow victory on the road against Lakeview, triumphing 28-27 in a closely contested battle.

Elliana Thompson led Poland’s scoring efforts with 8 points, complemented by Leanne Williams contributing 7 points and Sophia Generalovich with 6. On the Lakeview side, Mack Stowe led the Bulldogs with 13 points, while Makenna Werner chipped in with 6.

Poland, now boasting a 10-5 record, will be back in action on Saturday with a road trip to face Salem. Lakeview (5-13) is set to continue NE8 play on Monday, heading to Girard for their next challenge. Both teams showcased resilience, making for an intense matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

GIRARD GLIDES THROUGH THE WILDCATS

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By Matt Maher


GIRARD, OH – The Indians welcomed Struthers to town for another night of Northeast 8 conference action. Girard came out hungry for a win after a disappointing loss to Cardinal Mooney on Monday while Struthers came in red hot with a two game win streak intact. While The Wildcats had momentum from their last games, it would be the Indians who would dominate the night and pull out a 44-21 victory.

 

Girard came out with a bang, scoring the first 6 points and forcing Struthers to take a timeout that would help the WIldcats to keep it close at 19-12 Girard after 1. Emma Moore had an incredible start, scoring 11 of the 12 for her team including two 3’s, a 2 and going 3-for-3 from the line. Girard was led by MacKenzie White and Mia Malito with White scoring 9 points and Malito putting up 8.

 

The Indians settled in on defense for the rest of the game and continued to pressure Struthers on offense and marched out of the 2nd with 14 points to Struthers 3. It was a difficult quarter for Struthers who had plenty of offensive opportunities that all either saw great blocking from Girard or missed shots. Natalie Wolikow was the needle in the hay stack with a nice made 3. White continued to lead her team this time with 6 points all from beyond the arc while Caylee Wilkes found 5 including an and-1.

 

The second half didn’t see much offense on either side with Girard scoring 7-4 over Struthers in the third. Ava Croyle hit a 3 and Morris went 1-for-2 which would be her final score of the night finishing at 12 points on the night. Malito got back on the score sheet with 3 points while White and Ally Gassman both scored 2. 

 

The scoring woes continued with Girard only putting up 4 points and Struthers 2. Natalie Adams found the two for Struthers while Malito found all 4 for Girard. Despite the low scoring from Girard it wasn’t a big deal when you see the final score.

 

With a great output in the first half and solid defense in the second, Girard showed no issues cruising past Struthers on their home court and picking up their 7th conference win of the season keeping them neck and neck for first with Poland. The Wildcats (5-12, 2-7) will be back home on January 27th to take on West Branch at 12:45PM while Girard (9-8, 7-2) will stay at home to take on Lakeview on January 29th at 6:15PM.

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/1-25-g-bb-struthers-girard/1-25-g-bb-girard-struthers/104EOS1D

SOUTH RANGE PERSISTS PAST THE EAGLES

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CANFIELD OH- In a tightly contested matchup on Thursday, South Range emerged victorious in a gritty 21-20 win over Hubbard. Every point was hard-earned in a game marked by its defensive intensity.

Leading the scoring for South Range, Sydney Penick contributed 7 points, followed closely by Devin Sauerwein with 6, and Sophia Lucente with 5. On the opposing side, Hubbard’s Phoebe Rusnak and Claire Murphy both tallied 5 points each in a determined effort.

With the win, South Range now holds an 8-10 record and is set for a road clash against NE8 leading Poland on Monday. Meanwhile, Hubbard (6-10) will step outside the league, hitting the road to face Badger in Monday’s matchup. Both teams are gearing up for challenging contests as they continue their respective seasons.

LADY MUSTANG WIN BACK TO BACK HOME GAMES

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Orwell, OH- In an intense girls’ basketball matchup, the Grand Valley Mustangs triumphed over the Cornerstone Christian Patriots with a final score of 44-36. The game, played in four quarters, showcased the Mustangs’ resilience and skill on the court.

Quarter Breakdown

Grand Valley Mustangs: 11 | 15 | 10 | 8 – Total: 44

Cornerstone Christian Patriots: 7 | 8 | 6 | 15 – Total: 36

The Mustangs started strong, taking the lead in the first quarter with a score of 11-7. They continued to build on their momentum, securing a comfortable lead at halftime with a score of 26-15. Despite the Patriots’ efforts to narrow the gap, the Mustangs maintained control in the third quarter, leading 36-21. The Patriots fought back in the final quarter, outscoring the Mustangs 15-8, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.

Player Stats

Grand Valley Mustangs Total Points: 44

  • Reagan Boiarski: 14 points
  • Kaelyn Hart: 9 points
  • Cloe Turk: 14 points
  • Dixie Miller: 5 points
  • Abby Eland: 2 points

Cornerstone Christian Patriots Total Points: 36

  • Dekotah Barnes: 11 points
  • Myah Campbell: 8 points
  • Dejah Davis: 7 points
  • Alyssa Mason: 6 points
  • Kamryn O’Leary: 2 points
  • Hope Murphy: 2 points

Next Games

The Grand Valley Mustangs (14-4) are gearing up for an away game against the Kirtland Hornets (7-7) on January 31, 2024. The Hornets are coming off a close 36-32 loss to the Crestwood Red Devils.

The Cornerstone Christian Patriots (11-6) will defend their home court against the West Geauga Wolverines (4-11) on January 26, 2024. The Wolverines are entering the game with renewed confidence after securing a 41-33 victory over the Hawken Hawks.

As the regular season progresses, both teams are determined to showcase their skills and make a statement in the competitive world of girls’ high school basketball.