HERALDS FALL TO DRAGONS AFTER LATE GAME RUN

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Ashtabula, OH- In a hard-fought battle on the court, the St. John Heralds clashed with the Horizon Dragons, resulting in a final score of 67-78. The Dragons managed to secure the victory after an intense matchup that saw both teams giving their all.

Quarter Scores:

  • St. John Heralds: 13 | 17 | 23 | 14 = 67
  • Horizon Dragons: 13 | 24 | 22 | 19 = 78

Player Stats – St. John Heralds:

  • Anthony Severino: 26 points
  • Vin Narducci: 20 points
  • Anthony Petrochello: 8 points
  • Brady Cole: 6 points
  • AJ Henslee: 4 points
  • Don Crawford: 3 points

Player Stats – Horizon Dragons:

  • Raymond Jones: 24 points
  • TyShawn Ward: 15 points
  • Dejuan Bybee: 15 points
  • Jaleel Darries: 10 points
  • Geonni Adams: 8 points
  • Damorion Smeadly: 6 points

Despite the efforts of Anthony Severino and Vin Narducci, who contributed significantly with 26 and 20 points respectively for the Heralds, the Dragons managed to maintain the lead throughout the game. Raymond Jones led the Dragons with an impressive 24 points, supported by TyShawn Ward and Dejuan Bybee, each contributing 15 points.

Upcoming Matches:

  • The St. John Heralds (1-7) will be back on their home court to face the Chalker Wildcats (2-7) on 1/12/24. The Wildcats, coming off a tough loss to the Badger Braves (64-34), will be looking to bounce back.
  • The Horizon Dragons (3-5) are scheduled for a home game on 1/12/24 against the East Tech Scarabs. The Scarabs are fresh from a close encounter with the Beachwood Bison (61-55).

Both teams will be aiming to turn the tide in their upcoming matchups, hoping to build momentum as the season progresses. As the Heralds look to improve their record, and the Dragons aim to climb the ranks, basketball fans can anticipate more thrilling action on the court.

FITCH SNEAKS PAST THE SPARTANS

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By Ty Bartell

AUSTINTOWN OH- On day two of the rivalry between The Austintown-Fitch Falcons and Boardman Spartans, it would be the girls basketball teams taking it to the hardwood for their first matchup of the season in Austintown. Both teams entered Wednesday night looking good, with a solid resume of wins under each of their belts. More importantly, both teams went into Wednesday undefeated in All American Conference (AAC) play, meaning someone had to leave with a conference loss in a wide open AAC.

Boardman struck first with an 8-0 run off a couple of perimeter shots finding nylon by both Ava Freeborough and Tori Strines. The Falcons would respond, scoring the next 5 points in the quarter, trimming the deficit to just a single possession in a defensive quarter, leaning The Spartans way at 8-5. Fitch’s offense would wake up in the second quarter, with Ayla Ray setting the tone in a 14-5 second quarter for The Falcons giving Austintown the 19-13 halftime lead.

Out of the halftime break, defense, once again, took center stage. With both teams being held to single digits in the quarter, The Falcons would get a slight edge at 8-7 in the third to own a 27-20 lead entering the fourth. Both squads opted to save all the scoring for the fourth quarter and provided fast-paced action in another classic AAC battle! In the closing moments, The Spartans were able to tie the game off a couple Mackenzie Riccitelli free throws at 35-35! Fitch would respond with a massive Ayla Ray corner three to reclaim the lead! The Ace of Lace struck again when Ray knocked down two ice cold free throws to cap off a major 40-38 conference win for The Falcons!
Player of the Game was “Ace” Ayla Ray, finishing with a game high 19 points including three shots from distance.

A postgame interview with Ray and Head Coach Dan Horacek can be found below! Other key contributors for Fitch include Rachel Spalding who had 9 points through hard-fought defense and Destanie McCullough who was masterful in the passing game while finishing with 7 points of her own. Dasiyia Donlow also put on the defensive cape for The Falcons, locking down the post on multiple occasions. Boardman was led offensively by Mackenzie Riccitelli who had 18 points and 4 steals on the night. Sarah Bero also had a great night for The Spartans, coming a single rebound shy of a double-double with a 10 point and 9 rebound night.

Fitch (11-3)(3-0) stays undefeated in AAC play and currently The Falcons are perched atop the conference standings following the win. The Falcons next contest will not come until Saturday, January 20th when they travel to Warren G. Harding (6-6)(0-2) in a battle with The Raiders. Meanwhile, Boardman (8-4)(1-1) will also have their next contest come against Harding; however, a week sooner than Fitch when The Spartans host The Raiders on Saturday, January 13th with a 2:30 p.m. tip-off. Stay updated with AAC basketball all season long with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN

LIONS WIN IN FINAL SECONDS OVER GEAUGA

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PEPPER PIKE, OH- In a game that went back and forth all night, the Orange Lions with key foul shots by Mi’Kya Fleshman and Courtney Norton in the final minute gave the Lions a 46-44 win.

Orange opened the game with 12-1 run to take an early lead.  Scoring by Rachel Oberster and Kynnade Bates got the Lions going in the first quarter.  But West Geauga would battle back in the second quarter and would cut the Lions lead to 21-20 at the break.  Faelynn Bectrest scored 11 of her team-high 19 points in the quarter for West Geauga.The second half became a battle of lead changes.  The Wolverines would take a 34-32 lead going into the final frame.  The Lions would battle back and take a 44-42 lead heading into the final minute of play.  Scoring for the Lions were Oberster and Olivia Jackson.  The Lions would put the game away with foul shots by Norton and Fleshman.  West Geauga would have one last chance when Bectrest drove in the lane but could not tie the game.

The Lions were led by Rachel Oberster with 20 points and Kynnade Bates with 12 points.  The Lions will be back in action on Sunday when they travel to Richmond Heights to take on Euclid High School in an MLK Weekend game.

West Geauga

Michaela Platt  1-0-0-2

Faelynn Beckrest  8-2-5-19

Ava Borz  1-1-2-3

Callie Kormos  1-0-0-2

Elsa Henderson  1-0-0-3

Maggie Furst  5-5-10-15

3 Point FG‘s (Bekrest-1, Henderson-1)

 

Orange

Kynnade Bates  6-0-2-12

Rachel Oberster  9-2-6-20

Courtney Norton  1-1-2-3

Mi’Kya Fleshman 2-1-2-5

Olivia Jackson  3-0-0-6

3 Point FG’s (None)

 

*Article written by Tim Porter via ohslions.com

ROOTSTOWN SLOWS THE DOWN THE EAGLES SCORING

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WARREN OH- In a matchup that saw Rootstown playing the role of disruptors, they managed to slow down the hot Eagles offense, securing a 55-45 victory on Warren JFK’s home court.

For Warren JFK, Gianna Pompelia led the scoring effort with 12 points, complemented by Didi Ryan with 10 points, Ava Darney with 9 points, Addy Oddille and Hannah Myers each contributing 7 points.

Rootstown, however, showcased their own offensive prowess with Colbie Curall leading the charge, scoring an impressive 14 points. Nadia Lough added 10 points, while Abby White contributed 8 points to secure the crucial win.

With this setback, Warren JFK, now at 10-3, looks to bounce back in their next Wednesday matchup against Mogadore on the road.

POTTERS DON’T MESS AROUND

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a commanding performance, East Liverpool wasted no time establishing their dominance, running away with a convincing 43-19 victory over East Palestine on Wednesday.

Leading the charge for East Liverpool, Kenzie Headley displayed her scoring prowess with 14 points, while Aynsley Galeoti contributed 10 points. Reagan Edwards and Dacianelle Andrews each added 5 points to solidify the team’s comprehensive win.

Despite the effort from East Palestine, with Leila Martin scoring 8 points, they found themselves unable to withstand East Liverpool’s relentless attack.

With this decisive win, East Liverpool advances to an 8-7 record, aiming to stay above .500 in their next Wednesday matchup as they host Southern. East Palestine, now at 5-7, looks to regroup and jump back into league play on Thursday as they host Lisbon, seeking a positive shift in their season.

CANFIELD SURGES TO AVOID THIRD CONFERENCE LOSS

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In a thrilling comeback, Canfield surged late to secure their first AAC victory of the season, triumphing over Howland with a final score of 53-45. The pivotal third quarter proved decisive as Canfield erupted for an impressive 29 points.

Jenna Triveri led the charge for Canfield with 18 points, complemented by Camie Dill’s 14 points and Cami Hritz’s 12 points. Grace McQuiston added 6 points, contributing to the team’s dynamic performance.

Howland, despite the setback, had strong individual efforts, notably from Maya Kubanscek with 14 points and Jessie DeSalvo with 7 points.

With this important win, Canfield improves to a 7-5 record, eager to maintain their newfound momentum as they face Warren Harding at home next Wednesday. Howland, now at 9-3, aims to bounce back in their upcoming Wednesday matchup against Boardman.

RED DEVILS SET THEIR SIGHTS ON COLLISION WITH LABRAE

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BROOKFIELD OH- In a hard-fought battle on the road, Campbell emerged victorious with a 53-47 win against Brookfield, showcasing their resilience and determination on the court.

Sway Rodriguez led the charge for Campbell with an impressive 26 points, demonstrating his scoring prowess. Teyon Harris contributed 9 points, while Aziyah Flores and Derrick Moore each added 6 points to secure the team’s success.

Brookfield, though facing a tough challenge, had standout performances from Nevon Hoffman with 17 points, Matteo Fortuna with 12 points, and Judah DeJoy with 7 points.

With this crucial win, Campbell advances to an 8-3 record, setting the stage for a significant showdown with LaBrae at home on Friday. The winner of this matchup will claim first place in the MVAC. Brookfield, now at 4-6, will stay at home to host Newton Falls in their upcoming Friday contest.

UPSHIRE NAILS DOWN WIN 100; BADGER ROLLS

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KINSMAN, OH- It’s been a record year for Badger on multiple fronts already, and on Tuesday, they added another bullet point to their campaign with Coach Josh Upshire getting his 100th career win with a 65-34 win over Chalker.

For Badger, Senior Dunan Moy paced the play with 26 points.  The Braves were supplemented by Jack Harnett and Alton Winchek’s 11 points apiece, along with eight points for Jason Parsons.

Chalker was led on the floor with 18 points by Dan Kellar, and five-point performances from Andrew Kirkland and Tanner Kelson.

Badger improves to 8-3, while Chalker falls to 2-7 on the campaign.

 

POTTERS DON’T STAY DOWN FOR LONG

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- East Liverpool swiftly returned to their winning ways on Tuesday, securing a convincing 76-61 victory over Steubenville.

The dominant performance saw Cohen Pease lead the scoring charge with an impressive 21 points, complemented by strong contributions from Preston Dawson with 16 points, Preston Kerr with 15 points, and Marquise Glenn with 11 points.

With this win, East Liverpool strengthens their record to 9-2 and looks to maintain their momentum as they hit the road to face Oak Glen on Friday.

FITCH BESTS BOARDMAN FOR FIRST CONFERENCE WIN

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By Ty Bartell

AUSTINTOWN OH- For the first time on a basketball court this season, The Austintown-Fitch Falcons and the Boardman Spartans, once again, renewed their rivalry. Both members of the All American Conference (AAC), The Falcons and The Spartans entered Tuesday evening searching for their first conference win.

The first quarter saw Boardman grab a lead off an early 8-2 run that saw four different Spartans score, eventually leading 16-11 after the first quarter of play. However, Fitch flipped the script in quarter two, outscoring Boardman 15-7 in the second to hold a 26-23 lead at the halftime buzzer.

The second half became a low-scoring defensive ballgame, with The Spartans struggling to replicate the offensive success of the first quarter, as behind a 10-5 third quarter for Austintown, The Falcons owned an 8 point advantage entering the fourth and final quarter of regulation at 36-28. The Spartans, again, came up shy of reaching a double digit point mark again in a quarter, as The Falcons were a bucket better in the fourth 10-8 to secure the 46-36 win!

Austintown was led offensively by Marcel Finkley who finished with 17 points in a Player of the Game performance! Postgame interviews with Finkley and Falcon Head Coach Brian Beany can be found below! Following Finkley, DeShawn Vaughn and E.J. Giles both had 8 points for Fitch. Boardman was led by Terrell McDowell with 13 points and Grayson Eicher with 8 points.

Fitch (6-4)(1-1) will now look ahead to Friday, January 12th when they continue AAC play, hosting Howland (5-6)(0-1) with a 7 p.m. tip-off. Meanwhile, Boardman (3-8)(0-2) will also be in-action on Friday when they travel to Warren to battle The Warren G. Harding Raiders (6-3)(1-0). Keep updates with AAC basketball this season, with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN.