COLUMBIANA OH- Heartland Christian showcased their prowess on Wednesday night, defending their home court with authority and notching their fourth win of the season in a commanding 58-23 victory over Valley Christian.
Leading the scoring charge for Heartland, Rylee Shadowen poured in an impressive 18 points, while Sarah Reynolds contributed 15 points, and Rachel Reynolds added 10 points, forming a formidable offensive trio.
In contrast, Valley Christian faced a challenging night with Kay’vonna Crocket, Dynasty Bratton, and Aaliyah Underwood each tallying 4 points.
With this convincing win, Heartland Christian advances to a 4-3 record and looks ahead to post-Christmas action on December 27th when they host Edison. On the other side, Valley Christian, now at 1-7, will regroup and hit the road to face Chaney on Thursday. The victory for Heartland Christian underscores their strength on their home turf and sets a positive tone as they continue their basketball campaign.
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CLEVELAND, OH – The Eagles flew high in The Land as they took down the undefeated Bristol Panthers 79-65. While both teams had players who played some of the best basketball of their careers, it was Michael Condoleon and Jaden Rishel who stole the show by both recording their 1,00th career points and then some!
JFK came out on a roll to start things off, after recording turnover after turnover the Eagles found themselves on top 24-15. Condoleon found his first 2 points that would inch him closer to his goal and Rishel would find 5 points as well.
The second quarter saw Bristol put up their best offensive performance with 24 points to JFK’s 20. Condoleon, who was just 6 points away from reaching his milestone, hit his first 3-point bucket to get everyone excited in the early goings of the quarter and found his second late in the quarter to stop the clock and cause half the crowd to celebrate. Rishel hit a three, two 2’s and went 2-for-2 at the line putting him at 14 points for the night leaving him with only 7 more points until it was his turn.
The second half saw much better defense on both sides and as a result Bristol would get 13 points while JFK scored 18. Rishel would add 4 more points to his total leading us to an exciting fourth while Condoleon went 3-for-4 at the free throw line and hit another 2-pointer.
It didn’t take long for Rishel to stop the clock as early on in the fourth he hit the 3 he needed to hit 1,000 career points! He would conclude his night of scoring with two more 2-pointers and ending his night with 25 points. Nico Ciminero went 2-for2 at the line and Condoleon scored 2 more points allowing him to finish with 15 points on the day.
On a day where nearly everything was working for JFK, two of their brightest stars shined as bright as they could and gave Warren the exclamation mark they needed in their victory over Bristol at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse . JFK would improve to 6-1 while Bristol was served their first loss of the season giving them a 6-1 record as well. Bristol will be back in action when they travel to LaBrae on December 22nd at 7:ooPM and JFK will also hit the hardwood on the 22nd when they visit Aquinas at 7:00PM.
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Burton, OH- In a closely contested battle, the Grand Valley Mustangs faced off against the Berkshire Badgers, resulting in a heart-wrenching 41-38 loss for the Mustangs. The game, played on 12/20/23, kept fans entertained as both teams fought tooth and nail for the victory.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
The game began with Berkshire taking an early lead in the first quarter, outscoring the Mustangs 13-8. Grand Valley responded in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to 20-15. The third quarter saw both teams putting up a strong fight, with Berkshire maintaining a slight advantage at 30-25. In a tense final quarter, both teams traded blows, but the Badgers managed to secure the win with a final score of 41-38.
Player Point Totals
Berkshire Badgers
Jake Patterson: 4 points
Miles Miller: 5 points
Jack Hastings: 13 points
Gavin Hipp: 7 points
Cameron Beam: 4 points
M. Mendolera: 8 points
Grand Valley Mustangs
Bobby Rogers: 8 points
Jerry Schultz: 20 points
Braden Hart: 10 points
Turnovers Take a Toll
Despite the valiant efforts of the Grand Valley Mustangs, turnovers proved to be a significant challenge throughout the game. The team will undoubtedly focus on tightening up their ball control and minimizing mistakes in future matchups.
Looking Ahead
With a current record of 1-4, the Grand Valley Mustangs are gearing up for a road game against the Windham Bombers on December 23, 2023. The Bombers, currently standing at 3-2, are coming off a tough 70-49 loss to the Southeast Pirates. The Mustangs will aim to bounce back and secure a crucial victory on the road.
Meanwhile, the Berkshire Badgers, now holding a 1-2 record, are set to face the Utica Redskins (0-4) on the same date. Both teams will be eager to build on their performances and secure a win as they head into the holiday break.
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East Ashtabula, OH- In another matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats to the very end, the Edgewood Warriors emerged victorious against the Lakeside Dragons with a final score of 62-61. The game showcased intense competition, with both teams delivering stellar performances and the outcome hinging on a dramatic last-minute sequence.
Player Point Totals:
Edgewood Warriors:
Peyton Williams: 3 points
Brady Andrejack: 12 points
Jacob Ernst: 17 points
Russell Thomas: 5 points
Logan Kray: 21 points
Mason Thorr: 4 points
Lakeside Dragons:
Alex DiSalvatore: 26 points
Dyln Newsome: 11 points
Aiden Hathy: 13 points
Chase Newsome: 8 points
Jarez Osborne: 3 points
The Dragons fought fiercely and managed to take a narrow lead, 61-60, after Dyln Newsome’s clutch layup with just 5 seconds remaining. However, the Warriors quickly responded, and in a heart-stopping moment, Logan Kray received the inbound pass and drove the length of the court. With only 0.3 seconds left on the clock, Kray was fouled and calmly sank both free throws, securing a thrilling 62-61 victory for the Edgewood Warriors. They say pressure both bursts pipes and creates diamonds and Kray showed that he could shine brightly.
With this win, the Warriors improve to a 4-1 record and will face the Pymatuning Valley Lakers (5-2) in their upcoming home game on 12/22/23. The Lakeside Dragons (2-3) will hit the road to take on the Chardon Hilltoppers (1-1) on 12/23/22. The Hilltoppers, coming off a home game against the Geneva Eagles, will be looking to make an impact in their matchup against the Dragons.
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SALINEVILLE, OH – The Lisbon Blue Devils traveled down to Southern Local on Tuesday night for an EOAC battle that would see just how talented the Blue Devils are this season. From the opening tip off the crowd could tell that it would be a special game. The Blue Devils jumped out to an early 24-7 first quarter lead behind Trevor Siefke’s 12 first quarter points. Once ahead Lisbon never looked back.
The second quarter featured a lot more scoring as Alex Schreffler started to heat up from beyond the arc as he would connect on five threes in the quarter to give Lisbon a 54-16 halftime advantage. The third and fourth quarters saw much of the same as Schreffler would continue to hit threes and Siefke would capitalize on his defensive steals en route to more scoring on his own. The fourth quarter saw Hunter Dailey come alive in the paint as well, scoring 8 points. Logan Stauffer chipped in a balanced scoring night as well with 10 points.
In the win, Trevor Siefke set the single game school record for steals with 14, as well as, Alex Schreffler finishing with 9 made threes which tied a school record held with Michael Davis (2020).
On the night, Lisbon was led by Schreffler who finished with 31 points, Siefke with 27 points, Stauffer with 10 points, and Hunter Dailey with 8 points.
Southern was led by Mason Pitts with 8 points.
The Lisbon Blue Devils will return to action on Wednesday, December 27th, in the KSA Holiday Tournament in Orlando, Florida as they will play Chamberlain High Schoool (FL), then Bishop Eustace Prep (NJ) on 12/28, and Hanover Park (NJ) on 12/29.
Southern returns to the court on Friday at home against the Edison Wildcats.
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ASHTABULA OH- Edgewood showcased their dominance on Tuesday night, securing a 57-45 triumph over their local rival, Jefferson, to keep their unblemished record intact.
Leading the scoring charge for Edgewood, Katie McCollister delivered an outstanding performance with 24 points. Supporting the offensive effort were Anne Mae Johnston with 9 points, and both Leigha Guyton and McKenna Vencill contributing 8 points each.
Edgewood’s well-rounded display on both ends of the court proved instrumental in securing another victory and maintaining their perfect 7-0 record for the season.
With this impressive win, Edgewood now looks ahead to their next challenge on Friday, where they will aim to continue their undefeated streak as they host Pymatuning Valley. The consistent success of Edgewood underscores their strength and determination, making them a formidable force as they navigate the basketball season.
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BEAVER PA- Beaver reclaimed their winning form on Tuesday, securing a hard-fought victory against Hopewell with a final score of 44-37.
Leading the scoring charge for Beaver, Kylie Conley delivered an impressive performance with 14 points, while Chloe Desanzo added 13 points to the scoreboard. Korinne Davis chipped in with 7 points, contributing to a well-rounded offensive effort.
The win marks a crucial moment for Beaver as they get back on track, showcasing resilience and determination on the court. This victory adds momentum to their season and sets the stage for upcoming challenges.
Beaver’s collective effort and standout performances from Conley, Desanzo, and Davis underscored their commitment to success. As they navigate the season, this win serves as a stepping stone for Beaver, instilling confidence and momentum for the challenges that lie ahead.
HOWLAND OH- In a hard-fought contest on Tuesday, Youngstown East faced a determined and streaking Howland team, ultimately emerging victorious with a 54-51 win. The game unfolded as a gritty battle, with Youngstown East managing to maintain their lead despite Howland’s determined efforts.
Isaiah McCray led the scoring charge for Youngstown East, contributing an impressive 24 points. Jaren Colon added 8 points, while Tyris Davis chipped in with 6 points, collectively forming a strong offensive trio for the team.
Despite Howland making a strong push in the third quarter, winning it 16-6, Youngstown East displayed resilience to secure the narrow victory.
For Howland, Alex Henry stood out with an impressive 22 points, complemented by John Perry and TJ Douglas, each contributing 9 points.
With this win, Youngstown East improves to a 4-2 record and looks ahead to their next challenge on the road against John Adams on Thursday. Howland, now at 3-4, will regroup and prepare for their upcoming matchup on the road against Newton Falls on Friday. The intense battle between Youngstown East and Howland added another chapter to the season, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams.
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Austintown, OH- The Hickory Hornets traveled across the state line once again this time playing the Austintown Fitch Falcons. Hickory was looking to make its record 2-0 vs Ohio after beating Girard earlier this season. The Falcons got off to a slow start trailing at halftime 24-17, but exploded in the second half. Fitch scored 51 third quarter points to help guide them to a 66-51 victory.
Head Coach Brian Beany had some excellent halftime adjustments for his team. They turned Hickory over 25 times during the game. The second half was where Fitch brought the energy defensively for 16 straight minutes. Beany said “ what we did in the second half is extremely hard to do from the tip. It just exerts so much energy and we were able to gain back the momentum we had established earlier in the first quarter.”
Fitch had a number of players in double figures. Allen Hill was a presence inside for the Falcons. He scored 17 points and was 3 for 3 from the foul line. He also brought the effort on the defensive end. Carter Owens who struggled in the first half ended up red hot scoring 17 points while knocking down 3 big ones from beyond the arch. Marcel Finkley ended up with a quiet 15 points, while Alex Hill added 7. Hickory kept Deshaun Vaughn in check, but he found other ways to help out his team with rebounding, assists and getting steals.
After a solid first half from Hickory, shots were hard to come by in the second. Rylan Dye led the hornets with 11 points. Marco Miller chipped in 8 points while Braden Bittler and Uberti each had 6. The Hornets were able to turn Fitch over 21 times, but in the end it still was not enough.
Austintown Fitch improves to 5-1 with the win. The Falcons will look to keep things rolling at Erie Cathedral Prep on December 27. Hickory drops to 4-2 with the loss. The Hornets will look to get back in the win column vs Trinity also on December 27.
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AKRON OH- As the new year rapidly approaches, so does the midway point for the high school basketball season, both on the boys and girls sides. With plenty of holiday tournaments going on all around the state of Ohio, there are plenty of great basketball games to choose from. On Tuesday night, the network had a mix of both boys and girls games with a grand total of 23 live games on YSN! One of those contests featured last year’s boys Division I State Champions, The Archbishop Hoban Knights hosting it The Wilson Academy Warriors out of Lithonia, Georgia!
Founder of The Wilson Academy, Byron F. Wilson, is a graduate of Archbishop Hoban and actually played underneath Knights Head Coach T.K. Griffith during his 30+ year tenure at Hoban. Having an intriguing connection was not the only thing The Warriors had, because The Wilson Academy was growing trees for post players! Having guys standing as tall as 6’10” height looked to be a strength of The Warriors. Both teams were also finding themselves at some vastly different points of the season. The Knights sported a 1-3 record after dropping three consecutive road games and needing this early season win. Meanwhile, The Warriors were already in the middle point of their season, coming to Akron with a 10-2 clip.
The first quarter seemed like Hoban enjoyed being home because The Knights shot the lights out in the first quarter! The three ball was falling for Hoban in the first, led by Kent State commit Jonas Nichols who put up 11 points in the first en route to a 21-9 Knights lead after one. After realizing they were not in Georgia anymore, The Warriors responded with a bounce-back second quarter. Spreading the love around, multiple Warriors scored in an effort to trim the deficit, but it was Jeremiah Ruffin that led his squad in points at the half, as Wilson Academy trailed Hoban 28-21 at halftime.
Out of the halftime break, the game was still up for grabs and The Warriors were on the comeback trail. The Knights would hold strong in a back-and-forth scoring affair in the third 14-13, grasping onto a 42-34 lead heading into the final eight minutes of play. After holding the lead since the opening tip, Hoban finally surrendered the advantage with three minutes left in the game, kicking the intensity in this one up a notch! The lead would change hands a few more times in the closing moments of the ball game; however, The Knights armor held through on a couple strong defensive stands that caused turnovers and translated into four points off four made free-throws by Jonas Nichols! The points at the line helped seal the tough and gritty win for Hoban 58-53 as Ohio bests Georgia this time around!
Player of the Game honors, no doubt, went to Jonas Nichols who finished with 17 points and 5 rebounds in the win! Following him, the young freshman, “JJ” John Johnson was impressive in his decision-making and confidence on the floor, as he scored 12 points and secured 4 rebounds himself. Beyond that, some highlight performances from Hoban include Joey Hardman, who had 9 points and 2 rebounds. Sam Greer had 8 points and 4 rebounds and Josh Greer had 5 points and 7 rebounds. WIlson Academy with Jeremiah Ruffin leading the way in both points with 14 and rebounds with 6. Following him, Caleb Cameron had 13 points, Terryon Stebbins had 12 points and Isiah Cameron had 11 points.
Hoban (2-3) will now head down to Archbishop McNicolas in the Cincinnati area to participate in back-to-back contests on Thursday and Friday against a couple teams from Kentucky! Starting with The Covington Catholic Colonels (5-2) on Thursday, December 21st. Wilson Academy (10-3) will stay in the Akron area for one more day, as they are set to battle Buchtel (4-2) on Wednesday, December 20th. Keep updated with all Archbishop Hoban winter athletics with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!
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