CLIPPERS OFFENSE EXPLODES AGAINST EP

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Traveling Trophy between Columbiana and East Palestine will stay in place for another year thanks to an 81-46 final on Tuesday Night.

Columbiana Junior Seth Struharik was unstoppable on offense, as Agent Zero tallied a game-high 24 points on the night, including six splashes from deep.  Senior Alex Eusebio had a career night with 13 points, and Maddox Brown was also in double figures with 11, and dunked one down for all in attendance.  Other key contributors for the Clippers included Cam Clancy, and Ian Less who each posted 7 respectively.  Devin Daugherty had eight points, Cooper Brown had six, and Santino Gaglione had five in the win.

For East Palestine, Will Dixon got it done all over the floor while finishing with 12 points and led the Bulldogs in scoring.  Kyler Bourne showcased incredible work in the paint and finished with 10 points, while the Bulldogs were supplemented by a group effort RJ May and Drw Bycroft had 8 points, and Owen Jurjavcic had six.

The Clippers (8-3, 6-1) remain one loss behind EOAC-leading Lisbon, but those two will tie up next Friday to settle the score.  East Palestine will drop to 3-7 overall and 1-6 in the conference.  The Clippers will visit Southern on Friday, and EP will play host the Lisbon in the Dog Pound.

LISBON STILL IN FRONT OF THE EOAC

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LISBON OH- Maintaining their unblemished record in the EOAC, Lisbon secured a hard-fought 47-39 victory over United on Tuesday night.

Trevor Siefke led the Lisbon charge with 14 points, supported by Hunter Dailey with 9 points and Luke Kraft with 6 points.

United, though facing a tough challenge, showcased strong individual performances, with Trent Ellyson scoring a game-high 17 points and Luke Courtney contributing 13 points. Beau Eichler added 5 points to the effort.

With this win, Lisbon extends their impressive record to 9-2, remaining undefeated in the conference. They now set their sights on the quest for a conference title as they travel to East Palestine on Friday. United, standing at 4-5, will return home to host Valley Christian in their upcoming Friday matchup, aiming to bounce back from the defeat.

VIKINGS VOYAGE TO VICTORY

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MCDONALD OH- In a fiercely contested battle on Tuesday night, Waterloo showcased their resilience, securing a hard-fought 61-52 road victory against McDonald, further solidifying their impressive season.

Leading the charge for Waterloo, Gage Hawley delivered a stellar performance with 24 points, supported by Jackson Eicher with 12 points and Kaii Warren with 10 points, as the team fought their way to success.

McDonald, displaying their own tenacity, had notable contributors in Wyatt Wolford with 15 points, Joey Cappuzzello with 11 points, and Drew Zajack with 9 points.

With this win, Waterloo advances to a 6-3 record and sets their sights on maintaining their winning momentum as they travel to face Springfield on Friday. McDonald, at 5-5, looks to bounce back as they hit the road to take on Jackson Milton in their upcoming Friday matchup.

BEARS HUNT DOWN SOUTHERN

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SALINEVILLE OH- In a thrilling back-and-forth showdown on Tuesday night, Leetonia emerged victorious with a 52-45 win over Southern, securing the last laugh in this closely contested battle.

Carson Brock led the charge for Leetonia with an outstanding performance, contributing a remarkable 27 points. Ashbee Merritt added 8 points, and Dylan Johns chipped in with 7 points, collectively propelling Leetonia to the hard-fought win.

Southern, putting up a resilient effort, had notable contributions from Yago Alonso with 12 points, Mason Pitts with 10 points, and Noah Chase with 9 points.

With this win, Leetonia moves to a 3-9 record and looks ahead to their next challenge on Friday as they hit the road to face Wellsville. Southern, at 1-10, aims to turn things around on Friday as they host Columbiana, seeking a positive shift in their season.

BATTLE OF THE WARRIORS GOES TO WEST BRANCH

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By Michael Ginocchi 


Beloit, OH– The West Branch boys basketball team looked to continue their success after their hot start to the season against EBC foe Carrollton. After only leading by four at halftime, once again West Branch exploded in the second half to win 58-37 and improve to 9-2 (4-0 EBC).



Coach Loudon saw a quality performance from his team on both ends of the floor. Gavin Gregory was effective scoring 16 points while shooting a perfect 4-4 from the foul line. He was equally as good on the defensive end blocking shots and grabbing rebounds. Jeremiah Thomas, Joey Jackson, and Jaxon Robb all added 11 points to help the Warrior offense. Thomas also had the crowd roaring with his jaw dropping assists throughout the night. After a slow first 3 quarters for Cooper Anderson, he ended up with 8.

 

Carrollton kept it close in the first half only trailing by four, but unfortunately they struggled to find offensive coming out in the second half. Lincoln Mallarnee was a bright spot for the Warriors leading the way with 17. Andrew Birong also was solid, scoring 10 points.

 

West Branch improves to 9-2 (4-0 EBC) overall. The Warriors will head to Salem on Friday for a big rivalry matchup with the Quakers. With the loss, Carrollton drops to 2-9 on the season. They will look to bounce back on Friday at Minerva.

 

HOWLAND PUTS THE BULLDOGS IN THE POUND

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HOWLAND OH- Howland delivered a significant upset on Tuesday night, securing a notable 50-34 victory over Poland, who suffered only their third loss of the year. The Tigers displayed a well-rounded effort on both ends of the court, disrupting Poland’s rhythm and clinching a convincing win.

Leading the charge for Howland, Anthony Chieffo contributed 12 points, while TJ Douglas added 10 points, and Alex Henry and Chris Fenton chipped in with 8 and 7 points, respectively.

Poland, despite their efforts, faced a resilient Howland defense. Cole Fulton led the Poland scoring effort with 11 points, supported by Andrew Todd’s 10 points and Oliver McCully’s 7 points.

With this triumph, Howland advances to a 6-6 record and sets their sights on returning to conference play with a Friday matchup on the road against Fitch. Poland, at 7-3, looks to regroup and return to league play with a road game against Struthers on Friday.

CHANEY FORCES OVERTIME, BUT IRISH FINISH THE JOB

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By Matt Maher 


YOUNGSTOWN, OH – It was a wild night in Youngstown as the Chaney Cowboys welcomed the Saint Vincent-St Mary Fighting Irish into their gym. The night saw both teams trade leads several times and head to the free throw line a lot in this tight contest that saw The Irish come out on top in Overtime 69-66.

 

Chaney came out with some thunder to start the game where they saw themselves score 9 points against the aggressive defense from STVM who would put up 13 of their own. Chaney saw Latrell Kimbrough put up 4 points in the paint and the freshman wonder, Austin Brown, hit an early 3. The Irish had an impressive start from Raishaw Hamilton who scored 5 points and Jayson Walker who went 2-for-2 from the line. 

St V kept the momentum going into the second where they would put up 10 points to Chaney’s 19. St V saw John Whorton come to life with 6 seemingly easy points from down low, DeCarlo Prince would also go 2-for-2 from the line. Chaney put it together in this quarter and saw 8 points off the bench from Cliff Scott and 6 points from 2 impressive 3’s from the hands of Bobby Johnson. The energy was set for the second half where we would see some thrilling plays from both sides.

 

What a response from the Irish coming out of the break! 24 points for Dru Joyce’s squad against the Cowboys and only 15 against would bring the score to 47-43. Elijah Carter would lead the scoring this quarter for Chaney with two of four made 2’s and 4 points. Asuante Mickle would also hit his first 3 of the game this frame. Prince showed amazing skill this quarter with 11 points Whorton would also find 5 more points on his night as well. 

 

Quarter 4 was as exciting as a basketball game could get thanks to multiple lead changes and several ties between these two tough opponents which was only fitting. ST V scored 14 points including 5 more from Walker and 4 more from Prince. Chaney put up 18 primarily from the free throw line where, as a team, they went a perfect 8-for-8. Mickel and Clifton Scott both put up 5 of those points both with a 3 and 2 made free throw shots. Walker and Scott traded 3’s in the dying seconds of the game with Walkers coming with around 5 seconds left but Scott took the ball down the court and hit the most energizing buzzer beating 3 to tie the game up and send us to overtime. 

 

The Battle continued but only for 4 more minutes as STVM outscored Chaney 8-5. Mickel put up a 3 but the Cowboys struggled from the line going 2-for-4 as a team where the Irish were perfect at 4-for-4. Add the perfect free throw shooting and two made 2’s and you find yourself with a hard fought Irish victory.

 

While Chaney couldn’t finish the job in extra time, they did put up a fantastic battle against one of Ohio’s most storied and successful programs in the past 2 decades. Chaney saw 4 players score in double digits including Asunte Mickel and Bobby Johnson who put up 11 points each and Austin Brown and Clifton Scott who both found 13 points. STVM (5-7) are back at home on January 12th when they host Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy from Dallas, Texas at 6:30PM and Chaney (2-5) stay at home when they play against their rival Youngstown East at 7:00PM.

SPARTANS ZAPPED BY BLUE STREAKS

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Conneaut, OH- In a hard-fought battle on the court, the Conneaut Spartans faced off against the Madison Blue Streaks, resulting in a 43-79 defeat for the Spartans. Despite their efforts, the Spartans faced a tough challenge against the formidable Blue Streaks throughout the game.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:

First Quarter: The Conneaut Spartans started the game strong, leading with 21 points, showcasing their offensive prowess. However, the Madison Blue Streaks kept the score close, trailing by only three points at the end of the quarter (21-18).

Second Quarter: The Blue Streaks turned the tide in the second quarter, outscoring the Spartans 23-5. This impressive performance allowed them to take control of the game, heading into halftime with a 41-26 lead.

Third Quarter: Madison continued to dominate in the third quarter, extending their lead to 69-32. The Spartans fought hard, but the Blue Streaks’ offensive efforts were relentless.

Fourth Quarter: In the final quarter, the Spartans showed resilience by scoring 11 points, but the Blue Streaks maintained their lead, securing the victory with a final score of 79-43.

Top Performers for Conneaut Spartans:

  • Chance Loomis: 17 points
  • JR Hutchinson: 9 points
  • Jordan Kulko: 7 points
  • Noah Hamm: 7 points
  • Devonte Harris: 3 points

Top Performers for Madison Blue Streaks:

  • JP Dragas: 26 points
  • Dom Magda: 11 points
  • Noah Crities: 8 points
  • Ryan Radkowski: 8 points
  • Knolan Albert: 7 points
  • Seth Negin: 7 points
  • Bryant Perkins: 7 points

Upcoming Games:

The Conneaut Spartans (3-7) look to bounce back as they hit the road to face the Lakeside Dragons (2-7) on 1/12/24. Meanwhile, the Madison Blue Streaks (8-3) will be facing a tough opponent in the Edgewood Warriors (8-2) on the same date. The Warriors are coming off a thrilling double-overtime victory against the Jefferson Falcons with a score of 77-72. Both teams will be looking to make a statement in their upcoming matchups.

RAIDERS FINDING THEIR FORM

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CANFIELD OH- South Range rebounded impressively on Tuesday, bouncing back from their previous defeat to Poland with a commanding 71-36 victory over Niles. The Raiders showcased their offensive prowess, leaving little room for Niles to counter.

Luke Rohan led the scoring onslaught for South Range, delivering a stellar performance with 25 points, including seven three-pointers. Dylan Turvey contributed 11 points, while Landon Moore, Nate Lewis, and Matt Singleton each added valuable points to secure the decisive win.

Niles, facing a tough challenge, had Stef Dorsey as their leading scorer with 10 points, closely followed by Anthony Budak contributing 7 points.

With this victory, South Range improves to a 7-4 record and enjoys a week off before their road matchup with Girard next Tuesday. On the other side, Niles (2-9) aims to bounce back as they face Girard on Friday in their upcoming contest.

WARRIORS WIN DOUBLE OT THRILLER AT HOME

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East Ashtabula, OH-

In another nail-biting contest that required not one but two overtimes to determine the victor, the Edgewood Warriors emerged triumphant against the Jefferson Falcons with a final score of 77-72. The game was a showcase of incredible skill and determination from both teams, with standout performances from key players keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Quarter-wise Breakdown:

QUARTER SCORES 1 2 3 4 OT1 OT2 TOTAL
Edgewood Warriors 17 14 13 11 7 15 77
Jefferson Falcons 12 13 16 14 7 10 72

Top Performers:

Edgewood Warriors:

  1. Jacob Ernst: The standout player for the Warriors, Jacob Ernst, dominated the court with an impressive 33 points, including a remarkable 9 points in overtime.
  2. Logan Kray: Contributing significantly to the team’s success, Logan Kray showcased his skills with a notable 30 points, including 10 crucial points in overtime, including a remarkable 4-point play.
  3. Brady Andrejack: Chipping in with 6 points.
  4. Russell Thomas: Adding 4 points to the Warriors’ total.
  5. Mason Thorr and Zach Carlton Hull: Both players contributed 2 points each.

Jefferson Falcons:

  1. Anthony Covetta: The leading scorer for the Falcons, Anthony Covetta, displayed an outstanding performance, finishing the game with an impressive 34 points, including four 3-pointers, three of which came in overtime.
  2. Joey DeGeorge: Contributed 12 points to the team’s total.
  3. Dylan Beebe: Added 11 points to the Falcons’ score.
  4. Robbie Pisano and Joel Navarro: Both players scored 6 points each.
  5. Terry Brown: Rounded up the scoring with 3 points.

Game Summary:

The Edgewood Warriors faced their second overtime challenge of the season, with Jacob Ernst and Logan Kray leading the charge. Ernst’s 34-point performance, with a stellar 9 points in overtime, and Kray’s 30 points, including a clutch 4-point play, secured the hard-fought victory.

On the opposing side, Anthony Covetta’s incredible 34-point game, featuring crucial 3-pointers in overtime, kept the Jefferson Falcons in contention until the final buzzer.

Upcoming Matches:

The Edgewood Warriors (8-2) will return to their home court on January 12, 2024, to face the Madison Blue Streaks (8-3). Meanwhile, the Jefferson Falcons (4-4) will host the Harvey Red Raiders (6-5) in their next game. The Red Raiders are entering the matchup following a 74-50 loss to the Perry Pirates. Basketball enthusiasts can expect another thrilling clash as these teams vie for supremacy on the court.