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TIGERS END THEIR MVAC SCHEDULE UNBEATEN

February 7, 2023/in Basketball/by Anthony Hartwig

NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- After defeating the Waterloo Lady Vikings in the previous matchup on Jan. 9, the Springfield Tigers took down the Vikings for the second time this season on Monday night.

Springfield pulled away late to take the seven point victory with a balanced scoring attack. Jacey Mullen led the way with 11 points as Mariana Tuscano was right behind her with 10 points.

For Waterloo, Kaira English tallied up 15 points and Rose Couts helped out with 11 points as those were the two main scorers for the Vikings.

Springfield will be back in action this Thursday as they hit the road for a non-conference, 7 p.m. matchup with the Labrae Lady Vikings.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Wolfgang

WARRIORS WOULD NOT BE DENIED ON SENIOR DAY

February 5, 2023/in Basketball/by Anthony Hartwig

Beloit OH- On Saturday, the West Branch Lady Warriors were looking to grab another win to close out the season. It was senior day at West Branch honoring three Lady Warriors, Cami Campbell, Hannah Egli, and Baylee Waugaman. The task was not going to be easy though, as they welcomed in the Division IV 17-2 Springfield Tigers. West Branch was able to get the win with an impressive 58-35 victory and send out their seniors on a high note.

Livvie Showalter had a big performance with 14 points for the Warriors. Sophie Gregory and Mikalyn Fitts were each able to contribute 8 points. Finally, Cami Campbell added 6 and Hannah Egli had 4 points. Senior Baylee Waugaman did not score, but was a key contributor defensively.

Springfield was led by Madison Lesnak who knocked in a couple of threes on her way to scoring 14 points. Mariana Tuscano also scored in double figures with 10. The Tigers leading scorer this season Jacey Mullen, was held in check by the Warrior defense only scoring 5 points.

With the win, West Branch improves to 9-11 on the season. The Warriors will travel to Carrollton for their final EBC game of the season.The Tigers drop to 17-3 and will host Waterloo on Monday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Ginocchi

KANICKI BECOMES EDGEWOOD’S ALL TIME LEADING SCORER

February 5, 2023/in Basketball/by Anthony Hartwig

ASHTABULA OH- Earlier this season Edgewood standout Kaci Kanicki became the Warriors girls basketball all time leading scorer. However, there was another milestone in sight for Kanicki before she graduated. There was still a good chance she could become the highest scorer Edgewood basketball has ever had, boys or girls. On Saturday against Ashtabula St John Kanicki did just that. She climbed her way to the mountain top of Edgewood basketball as the Warriors rolled 84-34. Kanicki’s career number is now at 1,342 and counting.

Kanicki led the Warriors with an amazing 34 points that got her the title of Edgewood’s all time leading scorer. She wasn’t the only one in double figures. Katie McCollister finished the day with 13 points. McKenna Vencill was also in double figures with 11.
Edgewood continues the last stretch of the season on Monday as they travel to Pymatuning Valley.

SOUTH RANGE STAYS COOL DOWN THE STRETCH

February 5, 2023/in Basketball/by Anthony Hartwig

CANFIELD OH- It’s no secret that South Range has been accustomed to playing close games this year. The experience has given them a ton of confidence in close game situations. That came in handy yet again on Friday as they had to hold on to beat Springfield 35-34. It was a game the Raiders led by as much as 8 in the first half before the Tigers took a 19-18 lead into half. They would keep their slim lead throughout the third quarter, but South Range would manage to wiggle their way in front down the stretch of the final frame. With 11 seconds left and a one point lead it was defense the Raiders had to rely on to seal the win. They didn’t even let the Tigers get a shot off.

It was the tag team of Landon Moore and Ayden Leon that led the Raiders on the night with 10 points each. Nate Lewis, and Luke Rohan both managed 6 points to contribute to the offense.

Springfield was paced by Seandelle Gardner with 11 points. Both Dylan Sheely and Brandon Price added 8 points a piece.

South Range will celebrate senior night on Tuesday as they host Hubbard. Springfield returns to league play as well on Tuesday as they host Waterloo.

URSULINE SECURES STEEL VALLEY SUPREMACY

February 5, 2023/in Basketball/by Anthony Hartwig

YOUNGSTOWN OH- One of the first goals on Ursuline’s team list this season was to win the Steel Valley Conference. Over the last couple years the conference had ran through Mooney, they were the team to beat. On Saturday it came down to the Irish and the Cardinals in a game for first place. Ursuline could win and secure an outright title, and Mooney was looking for a share of the crown. After a dominating 3 quarters from Ursuline, Mooney made a major comeback attempt. It fell just short though, and Ursuline walked away with a 48-44 win.

The Irish were led by Alayna Smith with a big 19 points most of which came in the paint. Lilly Scott played well on both ends of the door scoring 9 points, and grabbing the game clinching steal. Chelsea Johnson was also in double figures for Ursuline with 10 points

Maria Fire had the game of her career as she tried to Will Mooney back in the game. She scored a game-high 30 points. Sophia Diorio battled foul trouble, and still came away with 7 points.

Ursuline will stay on the road Thursday as they travel to Hubbard out of the NE8. Mooney will host Poland on Saturday.

FALCONS KEEP THEIR VISION ON VICTORY

February 5, 2023/in Basketball/by Anthony Hartwig

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO- The Austintown-Fitch Flacons took on the visiting Canfield Cardinals, in what was an absolute thrill of a game. In this back and forth type of game, the Falcons were led by Gianni Maley, who put up 16 points tonight for the Falcons. Marcel Finkley and and Deshawn Vaughn also made a significant impact on the game as they both had 15 points.

Jake Schneider, who dropped 19 points, went to work for Canfield as he constantly attacked the paint. Tony Russo also made a valiant effort with 16 points. Vaughn and Maley accounted for 16 out the 20 points Fitch scored in the 4th quarter, including 4 key foul shots that Maley made to secure the 62-61 victory for the Falcons.

The Falcons will finish the season with 3 non-conference games before they prepare for tournament play. Canfield will finish the season with one road game and three home games that starts when they travel to take on Warren G. Harding on Tuesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

CREQUE GETS HER MILESTONE, SALEM GETS THEIR WIN

February 5, 2023/in Basketball/by Anthony Hartwig

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO- The Austintown Fitch Lady Falcons took on the visiting Salem Quakers on a Saturday afternoon matchup of High school Girls basketball.

The big story line for the Falcons was Zayda Creque reaching the milestone of 1,000 career points. As time was running out in the game, Creque launched a three pointer from the top of they key and it took little bounce off of the back of the rim and fell in with just a 1:19 seconds left. Kylie Folkwein led the Falcons in scoring with 14 points and Jocelyn Jourdan also added 12 points.

The Salem Quakers came out firing as Kami Rohm drilled 6 three pointers on her way to a 18 point performance. Rylee Hutton and Abbie Davison also had a productive game as Hutton finished with 16 points and Davidson dropped 17 points, as the Quakers went on the win 61-43.

The Quakers improve to a record of 18-2 and will be back in action next Saturday when they take on Notre Dame-Cathedral. The Falcons will try to finish the season at 11-11 when they take on West Branch at home on Wednesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

TIGERS KEEP THEIR JAWS ON FIRST PLACE

February 5, 2023/in Basketball/by Anthony Hartwig

LISBON, OHIO- The Lisbon Blue Devils were looking to get a little revenge as they took on the Wellsville Tigers. The Tigers edged the Blue Devils 53-51 in their first matchup. Trevor Siefke did it all for the Blue Devils scoring 25 points. Logan Stauffer also added 9 points, but it was not enough as Jaxon Brewer, Isaiah Greathouse, and Tyler Wilkins combined for 38 points and the Tigers edged the Blue Devils once again 53-46. The win keeps Wellsville in first place of the EOAC.

Wellsville will try to keep their spot on the top on Tuesday as they host Valley Christian. The Blue Devils will try to get back on track when they take on United on Tuesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

WARRIORS OFFENSE IMPRESSES AGAIN

February 4, 2023/in Basketball/by Anthony Hartwig

WARREN, OHIO- The Brookfield Warriors traveled to take on the Champion Golden Flashes in a contest of High School Boys basketball. Isaiah Jones and Matteo Fortuna went off for the Warriors combining for 58 points. Jones also had 21 rebounds and 4 steals as well. Christian Williams led for the Golden Flashes with 14 points. Joey fell also had a productive night with 12 points and went 6 of 8 front the free throw line, but it was not enough to keep up the the Warriors as the Golden Flashes fell 79-57.

The Warriors improve to 14-5 on the season and have now won seven games in a row and will be back in action when they travel to Newton Falls on Wednesday. Champion will travel to Labrae to take on the Vikings on Tuesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison