BROOKFIELD OH- Securing their second consecutive win, Brookfield displayed resilience on Saturday, defeating Maplewood with a final score of 43-33.
Mya Jumper and MaRae Craig led the scoring effort for Brookfield, both contributing 11 points, while Cailey Wellman added 10 points to bolster the team’s offensive performance. Jasmine Hubbard also made a contribution with 5 points.
With this victory, Brookfield (6-10) looks to build on their winning streak as they aim for a third consecutive win when they travel to Crestview on Monday, eager to continue their positive momentum on the court.
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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana made a resounding statement on Saturday afternoon, showcasing their prowess by taking down fellow conference leader Springfield. The Clippers seized control from the start with an impressive 18-0 first quarter and maintained their dominance throughout, ultimately securing a convincing 47-18 victory.
Averi Marshall and Ellie Venezia led the scoring efforts for Columbiana, both contributing 10 points, while Evy Rapp added 9 points. Ava Heinrich and Alaina Johnston also made notable contributions with 7 and 6 points, respectively.
On the Springfield side, Jameka Brungard led with 7 points, and Kendall Maughn chipped in with 6 points.
With this statement win, Columbiana (13-2) looks ahead to returning to league play on Monday as they travel to Wellsville. Springfield (11-5) also resumes league action on Monday with a visit to Lowellville, aiming to rebound from the tough loss and regain their winning momentum.
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ATWATER OH- In a pivotal conference matchup within The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) Scarlet Division, the Waterloo Vikings boys’ basketball team showcased their dominance with a convincing win against The Western Reserve Blue Devils. The game unfolded at a brisk pace, ultimately resulting in a 52-40 victory for The Vikings.
Waterloo wasted no time asserting their authority, storming ahead with a commanding 14-4 lead over Reserve by the end of the first quarter. The second quarter further solidified Waterloo’s dominance, as they outscored their opponents 19-7, extending their halftime lead to a formidable 33-11.
A remarkable display of sharpshooting saw Waterloo connect on seven 3-pointers in the first half, contributing significantly to their substantial advantage. Although The Blue Devils rallied in the third quarter with an 18-15 effort, The Vikings maintained a comfortable lead of 48-29 heading into the final period.
Reserve staged a late comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, outscoring Waterloo 11-4. However, their efforts fell short as The Vikings secured the win with a final score of 52-40.
The standout performer for Waterloo was Jackson Eichler, who earned the title of Player of the Game with an impressive 20-point contribution. Eichler showcased his scoring prowess by hitting five shots from beyond the arc. Supporting him were Drew Flarida with 9 points and Gage Hawley with 8 points. On the opposing side, The Blue Devils were led by Andrew Handricks and Dom Ricciardi, both contributing 7 points.
With this conference triumph, The Vikings improved their season record to 9-4 overall and 6-2 in MVAC play. Their next challenge awaits as they host The Lowellville Rockets (6-5, 5-1) on Tuesday, January 23rd, with a 7 p.m. tip-off. Meanwhile, Western Reserve (4-10, 3-5) will have an opportunity to bounce back as they host Springfield (10-3, 7-1) on the same evening.
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MINERAL RIDGE, OH – The Rams hosted the Trojans Friday night in a matchup that didn’t fail to entertain. Both sides showed some great skill rebounding and several players shined bright in the 65-61 victory for Sebring. Without a conference win or a large fan showing, Sebring had “underdog” written all over them but the fantastic play of Kaleb Rowles, Dustin Black and Colby Kliffmueller gave the Trojans the boost they needed to get past the energetic Rams.
Mineral Ridge came out red hot in the first quarter scoring 11-4 in the first 5 minutes but Sebring turned on the ignition and sped back into this game with the quarter ending 19-18 in favor of Mineral Ridge. Sebring had only two players score in this frame with one being Black who put up 5 points and Kliffmueller who put up the other 13! Kliffmueller found three 2’s, two 3’s and went 1-for-2 at the line, he used his tall size of 6’4” and surprising speed to help wake up his team. Ridge showed more of a team effort on the ball with five guys adding to their total including Blake Basista who scored 5 and Chase Moore who led his team with 7 points including two made 2’s and three made free throws including an and-1.
Sebring continued their energetic play in the 2nd quarter with another 18 point showing to the Rams 16. Kliffmueller sat back in the scoring department with 4 points but became more of a playmaker, aiding Black in his 5 points and Rowles with his 9. Kaleb Rowles found two 2’s, a 3 and went 2-for-3 from the line all on the same trip after being fouled after taking a shot from beyond the arc. Mineral Ridge was met with better defense but that didn’t stop Derrick Hester from hitting two 3’s and Jack Geddes from going 2-for2 from the line.
Mineral Ridge played another tight quarter coming out of halftime but were able to outscore Sebring 15-13. Rowles continued to roll with 6 more points on the night including two 2’s and going 2-for4 from the stripe. Black and Kliffmueller both added two points and Reece Runyon joined the party with 3 after checking into the game.
The 4th quarter was close with both teams trading 1 point leads throughout but it would be the fouls that would be the Rams undoing as they found themselves down late and in need of a possession but with no shot clock the fouls had to come quick and early and with Black receiving the majority of the fouls, the plan didn’t work well for Ridge and Sebring scored 16 more points the Mineral Ridges 11. Black went 4-for-6 from the line while Rowles went 2-for-2 as well as adding 7 more points from the field and Joel Seals finally got on the board with a made free throw that would ultimately put this game to rest.
Despite good offense and an aggressive defense the Rams just couldn’t stop the Trojans from marching into their first conference win of the season. Chase Moore of Ridge scored an impressive 20 points for his team leading by a dominant example while Colby Kliffmueller had 21, Dustin black had 15 and Kaleb Rowles found 24 points leading all scorers! Sebring (5-10, 1-7) will be back at home on January 23rd when they take on Jackson-Milton at 7:00Pm while Mineral Ridge (4-9, 2-6) have a quick turnaround when they host Niles at 7:00PM on January 20th.
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NORTH JACKSON OH- In a snowy Friday where several games faced cancellations, Springfield embarked on a journey to Jackson Milton, securing a close 49-43 victory over the Blue Jays.
Sean Guerriero led Springfield’s scoring efforts with 15 points, complemented by Dylan Sheely contributing 10 points, and Isaac LaMorticella and Carson Cunningham adding 8 and 7 points, respectively.
On the Jackson Milton side, Ryan Romigh showcased a commendable performance with 17 points, supported by Cayden Mitchell with 8 points and Alex Rotuna contributing 6 points.
With this hard-fought win, Springfield (10-3) will hit the road for Western Reserve on Tuesday, aiming to extend their positive momentum. Jackson Milton (4-8) will also be on the road on Tuesday, traveling to Sebring, as they seek to regroup and bounce back from the narrow defeat.
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MINERAL RIDGE OH- In a dominating performance, Mineral Ridge made quick work of McDonald on Thursday, securing a decisive 71-22 victory and maintaining their strong position in the MVAC.
Sullivan Sandy led the scoring charge for Mineral Ridge with an impressive 20 points, supported by Ava Hulett contributing 16 points, and Gianna Gilbert, Lily Merolillo, Norah Schnieder, and Sam Aulet each adding points to the winning effort.
With this commanding win, Mineral Ridge (14-1) looks forward to a home non-conference game on Monday as they host Mogadore. Meanwhile, McDonald (5-7) will stay within the league, traveling to Sebring on Monday in pursuit of a rebound victory.
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In a dominant display, Jackson Milton secured another MVAC win on Thursday, running away from Sebring with a commanding 59-19 victory.
The standout performance of the night came from Amani Yasin, who achieved an incredibly rare quadruple double. Yasin notched 10 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds, and an impressive 10 steals, showcasing her exceptional all-around contribution to the team. Emma Johns also delivered a stellar performance, scoring a career-high 25 points, while Macayle Thornhill added 6 points to the scoring effort.
With this comprehensive win, Jackson Milton (8-6) looks ahead to their next challenge on Monday when they host Western Reserve. On the other side, Sebring (4-11) will be home on Monday, facing McDonald and seeking to regroup after the challenging defeat.
BERLIN CENTER OH- In the second edition of Springfield Tigers against Western Reserve Blue Devils in girls basketball this season, the question remained, could the two teams live up to the drama in the first matchup? Back on December 11th, The Blue Devils pushed The Tigers to their limit in The Den, but Springfield still emerged victorious 42-41, courtesy of a winning bucket by Jameka Brungard. The Tigers went into Thursday undefeated in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference’s (MVAC) Scarlet Division, as they look for their second consecutive conference crown! However, this time they would take the battle to Berlin Center in The Devils’ Lair!
Springfield got the three ball working early, with three different Tigers finding the mark from distance, helping them to an early advantage, 15-11 over Western Reserve after the first quarter. Scoring would subsequently slow down in the second quarter, as both squads were held to single digit scores through the next eight minutes of play. Springfield would have the edge by a bucket at 9-6 over Reserve in the second to hold a 24-17 halftime lead!
Opening up the second half, the first four minutes looked similar to the second quarter, with points coming at a premium for both teams’ offense. The Blue Devils would eventually wake up and catch fire from the perimeter, nailing down four 3-point shots in the quarter, outscoring Springfield 13-7 in the third and effectively cutting the Tigers lead to a single point at 31-30 heading to the final quarter of regulation. The quarter saw both teams lock it down on defense and neither was able to get separation from one another with the game tied 35-35 in the closing minutes of the fourth. Then with 2:45 remaining in the game, Karigan Mullen, like a certain Mullen before her, hit a big 3-point shot with ice in her veins to put the Tigers up and never look back! Winning the ball game 40-39 as Springfield with a flair for the dramatic, claimed their second win of the season by a single point over Western Reserve.
Jameka Brungard was a catalyst on the court, both on the boards and with her scoring, finishing with a game-high 16 points. Mariana Tuscano followed her with 8 points and Kendall Maugh had 6 points. Quincy Miller led the way for Reserve with 12 points followed by Angelina Cappabianca who had 11 points. Interviews with Jameka Brungard, Karigan Mullen and Springfield Head Coach John Matisi can be found below!
Springfield (11-4)(8-0) stays undefeated inside the conference as their next contest will come on Saturday, January 20th when they hit the road to do battle with The Columbiana Clippers (12-2). Meanwhile, Western Reserve (8-5)(4-2) will travel to their rival The Jackson Milton Blue Jays (7-6)(3-4) for the first time in almost two years in girls basketball on Monday, January 22nd. Stay updated with MVAC basketball all season long with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!
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SALINEVILLE OH- Wellsville delivered an electrifying performance in the EOAC on Thursday night, dominating the Indians with a resounding 71-30 victory.
Tyrell Watkins led the scoring charge for Wellsville, contributing an impressive 18 points, closely followed by Richie Dowling with 17 points and Elijah Douglas adding 14 points. Landon Ramsey also chipped in with 9 points to bolster the team’s offensive prowess.
Southern’s Noah Chase showcased a commendable effort with 14 points, but it wasn’t enough to withstand Wellsville’s relentless attack.
With this emphatic win, Wellsville (7-6) looks to maintain the positive momentum on Tuesday as they host Columbiana. On the other hand, Southern (1-13) moves on to face the Academy of Urban Scholars on Saturday, seeking to regroup and bounce back from the challenging defeat.
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STRUTHERS OH- In a notable turnaround for Struthers, they shifted their basketball approach in recent weeks, and on Thursday, it translated into a significant victory. Facing a tough opponent in South Range, Struthers showcased a complete team effort, securing a 47-39 win.
Emma Morris led the scoring charge for Struthers with an impressive 14 points, complemented by Gianna Martin and Ava Croyle each contributing 9 points, and Natalie Adams adding 7 points.
On the South Range side, Maddie Dado led the scoring effort with 9 points, while Sydney Penick and Devin Sauerwein chipped in with 8 and 7 points, respectively.
With this newfound momentum, Struthers (4-11) looks to carry it into their next matchup on Monday at home against Hubbard. South Range (6-9) aims to bounce back on Saturday as they host Edgewood, seeking to regroup and return to the winning column.
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