EOAC REVISED FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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LISBON, OH- The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference held a special meeting to discuss the logistics of the new schedules for football that was recently approved by the OHSAA.  As we’ve seen in the recent months, all schedules are subject to change as information is made available to districts.

According to the OHSAA proposal, schools are able to add games to their schedule if they are eliminated from the playoffs, or choose not to participate.  The maximum would be 10 games, excluding postseason.

 

REVISED NE8 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE RELEASED

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VIENNA, OH- The Northeast 8 Athletic Conference held a special meeting to discuss the logistics of the new schedules for football that was recently approved by the OHSAA.

Each team is left without playing one of their conference rivals due to the condensing of the season.  They are as follows:

Girard-Struthers

Hubbard-Niles

Jefferson-Poland

Lakeview- South Range

NE8 TO PLAY CONFERENCE ONLY SCHEDULE

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VIENNA, OH-In a press release this morning, Rob Conklin, the Commissioner of the Northeast 8 Athletic Conference detailed that the NE8 will play an in-conference only football schedule in 2020.

The release reads:

“The Northeast 8 Athletic Conference has committed to conference play only for the 2020 football season.

Specifics will be determined tomorrow at an 8:00 am meeting among school athletic directors and conference leadership.
The NE8 includes Girard, Hubbard, Jefferson Area, Lakeview, Niles McKinley, Poland, South Range, and Struthers.”
Being that there are 7 opponents and 6 regular-season contests, the league is expected to discuss to see who they will not play on a team-by-team basis.  According to the OHSAA proposal, teams are permitted to be eliminated from the playoffs and play-out a total of 10-game regular-season schedules if they fall within the dates mandated by the OHSAA.  So, you may see teams reschedule a game after the completion of their postseason.
At least for the time being, games that will not take place this season:
Canfield vs. Poland
Girard vs. East Palestine
Hubbard vs. Norwayne
Jefferson vs. Grand Valley
Lakeview vs. Kirtland
Niles vs. Howland
South Range vs. Springfield
Struthers vs. Lakeside
Girard vs. West Branch
Hubbard vs. Howland
Jefferson vs. Geneva
Lakeview vs. Liberty
Niles vs. Alliance
Poland vs. Boardman
South Range vs. Crestview
Struthers vs. Crestwood
Girard vs. Warren JFK
Hubbard vs. Shaw
Jefferson vs. Edgewood
Lakeview vs. Firestone
Niles vs. East
Poland vs. Howland
South Range vs. Canton Central Catholic
Struthers vs. West Branch

TJ IRONS APPROVED TO LEAD SOUTH RANGE VOLLEYBALL

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CANFIELD OH- At the South Range board meeting on Monday night the board approved TJ Irons as the head volleyball coach of the program. Irons has plenty of experience in volleyball as he spent eight seasons from 2000-2008 as the Raiders coach.

In 2019 the Raiders finished third in the NE8 with a 15-10 record and earned a district runner up trophy in the tournament.

GOVERNOR DEWINE EXTENDS REMOTE LEARNING IN OHIO

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COLUMBUS OH- Governor Mike DeWine has issued a statement extending the school cancelation order through the remainder of the academic year.

This order suggests that there will be no spring sports in 2020 per OHSAA. Stay tuned to YSN for updates on the situation.

As always we are with you and will still be committed to covering our teams and giving them the space to highlight their players and coaching staff.

 

SELFIES WANTED: 2020 YSN SENIOR SPORTS SEND-OFF

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- Listen, this Corona Virus is a serious issue.  It’s made things complicated for everyday life, and for the Class of 2020, it’s shattered the dreams these student-athletes have had for their entire lives.

So, let’s do something to at least provide some acknowledgment for these student-athletes and their families!

We’re asking that anybody that wants to take part in our “Senior Sports Send-Off” sends us a video (school spirit permitted and very much encouraged) 5-15 seconds long of your name, your school, your sport, and what your next steps are (school, trade, job) so we can give you some of that spotlight you deserve.

We’re also going against our rules of just-YSN schools taking part.  So any way we can help, we will.

Here’s to hoping this gives you at least something to get ready for and something you can take with you from your senior year.

 

Congratulations, Class of 2020.

 

-Team YSN

 

 

Send 5-15 second videos to:

TWITTER: @YSNLive_com

Facebook: @YSNMEDIA

E-Mail: [email protected]

YSN ALL-STAR GAME CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS

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EAST PALESTINE OH- Due to liabilities and health concerns for student-athletes and spectators we regrettably have decided to cancel the YSN All-Star Game scheduled for March 25th at South Range. This is in accordance with recommendations sent down from Governor DeWine.

Any questions or concerns may be addressed to [email protected].

We wish to thank the players and schools that were willing to participate this year and look forward to resurrecting our annual celebration in 2021.

Thank you for your understanding, and cooperation in putting the health and well-being of our players and attendees first and foremost.

 

LISBON NAMES NEW GRIDIRON LEADER

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LISBON, OH- The Lisbon Blue Devils will have a new face to the team when they take the football field in 2020, but in no way, shape, or form is this his first rodeo.

Matt Altomare will be named the next head football coach upon Lisbon Board approval January 9th says a press release from DAHS Athletic Director, Kyle Bing.

“Matt was the head coach at Leetonia from 2007 to 2014. He was Columbiana County Coach of the Year 2007, Mahoning Valley Coach of the Year 2007 & 2008. Matt has spent the past two seasons as an assistant at Canfield and Salem. We are excited about this opportunity for Coach Altomare to lead our young men on and off the football field.”

The Blue Devils went 1-9 in 2019.

 

WEEK 3 BIG DOGS OF THE VALLEY ANNOUNCED

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With OVER 24,000 Votes cast during the third week of Spring’s Baird Brothers Big Dogs of the Valley, two very deserving student-athletes brought home the title!

 

Congratulations to both winners!  You’ll be entered automatically into our Player of the Year awards at the end of the season.

 

TORI LONG- COLUMBIANA

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

Tori diced up Western Reserve’s lineup for 13k, while not giving up any runs, scattering two hits, and two walks.  Offensively she also went 2-4 with a home run and 4 RBI.

 

SETH KERNER- WELLSVILLE

PHOTO CREDIT: MANDY CORBIN

Seth went 7 strong on the mound giving up a run on 4 hits to Leetonia while striking out 12.  He also went 2-3 at the dish with a walk, and a run.

FROM TIGER TO TOMCAT: KERNER SIGNS WITH THIEL

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Wellsville’s Seth Kerner has made his next steps official: He’s heading to Thiel College this fall.

Kerner is the son of Christy Rodgers and Justin Gerren of Salineville.  Seth is ranked 10th in his class with a 3.5 GPA and has been on the Honor Roll at WHS his entire tenure.  Other highlights include National Honor Society, College Credit Plus at Kent State University, East Liverpool, Varsity W Club, Project PAWS, Science Club and Publications.  Seth also was part of the 2018 Prom Court and was crowned Fall Homecoming King in 2019.

Athletically, Seth Kerner has garnered 14 Varsity Letters at Wellsville that include baseball, football, wrestling, bowling, and golf.  Kerner maintained an outstanding presence in the classroom all while being the captain of baseball and wrestling teams and being selected to the All-Conference baseball, and 2-time Defensive Player of the Year.

Upon graduation, Seth will continue his academic and baseball career at Thiel where he plans to study Criminal Justice.

From all of us at YSN: Good Luck, Seth!  Thank you for your hard work to your community, school, coaches and teammates.