AUSTINTOWN FITCH TRACK AND FIELD COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH SETH STEINER

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- Just a few weeks prior to the first runners leave the blocks in 2022, YSN is keying in on the area’s track and field programs.  When talking about the area’s premier programs, you can’t possibly leave out Austintown Fitch.

The Falcons program continues to demand the attention of seemingly all track fans across the state.  From the athletes to the facilities to the resources- Falcons fly this time of year.

The Boy’s Head Coach, Seth Steiner joined DJ Yokley to discuss all things that are the Fitch Falcons program in 2022 on the initial edition of Austintown Fitch Track and Field Coach’s Corner.

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HUBBARD SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BILL AMERO

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HUBBARD OH- Can you feel the seasons changing in the air? Spring has sprung which means it’s that time of year where the softball diamonds will be full. There are a lot of reasons to anticipate the season in Hubbard. With multiple players that are getting ready to play division 1 college softball next year, this Hubbard roster is no joke. They’ll look to seriously shake things up in a competitive NE8.

New head Bill Amero was able to come on to YSN’s Running Point this week to help us preview the softball season. He talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about the senior leadership he’s bringing back, what brought him back to coaching, and much more. Fly with Eagles and check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Bill Amero.

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LAKEVIEW SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH NATE SCHICK

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CORTLAND OH- Here comes softball season, and it’s coming fast. There is plenty to be excited about around the YSN family, especially in Lakeview. The Bulldogs are coming off a season where they were very competitive. Lakeview gave eventual district champion Marlington a fight for their lives but eventually fell to end their season. That loss has made everyone in the program hungry coming in to this season.

Head coach Nate Schick took the time to join us on YSN’s Running Point to talk about the season. He talked to Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about the experience coming back, what it means to be a Bulldog, and much more.

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LAKEVIEW BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH CAMERON CARSON

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CORTLAND OH- The weather is getting warmer, the birds are singing, and the flowers are blooming. That can only mean one thing. Spring is upon us. As the calendar flips it’s time to get ready for baseball season. Lakeview comes into the year with plenty of experience that is looking to shake things up in a tough NE8. The Bulldogs are not to be taken lightly this season, and a lot of people are about to learn why.

Lakeview head coach Cameron Carson took the time to hop on Running Point this week to talk about the upcoming season. He talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about the returning experience, how challenging their schedule will be, and much more. Check out Episode 1 of coach’s corner with Cameron Carson.

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URSULINE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH PAUL KEMPE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Pitching, pitching and more pitching. That is the strength that The Ursuline Fighting Irish’s baseball club brings to the table this season.  With notable names such as UCF commit Brady Shannon. Also, Bethany College commit and strikeouts leader from a year ago, Anthony “Tre” Ciavarella to lead the pitching staff.

Paul Kempe brings in a ton of Irish alumni to his staff, all in an effort to rekindle the tradition of success with Irish Baseball.  Like every season, Ursuline’s schedule is a gauntlet, one that should prepare them to make a tournament run.

Ty and Anthony talk with Coach Kempe about expectations of the season and the culture he is looking to set at Ursuline in this 2022 Irish Baseball preview!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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CANFIELD BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH GARY KNITTLE

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The Canfield Cardinals were a ballclub that took the area by storm last season. With an undefeated regular season under their belt, Canfield brings back a plethora of talent.   With Josh Juliano returning, he led the team in batting average at .524 last season. The Cardinals also return their pitching leader, LHP and OSU commit, Landon Beidelschies.  Beidelschies, 0.41 ERA in 10 games, led a Canfield pitching staff that had a combined 1.06 ERA.  Pair A.J. Havrilla and Ryan Petro with this squad, and The Cardinals look to continue their domination.

Playing in a tough AAC and adding in a grueling non-conference schedule, Canfield will sharpen their teeth before the tournament. 

Ty and Anthony from Running Point sat down with Head Coach Gary Knittle to talk about the upcoming season, and what to expect this season.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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EDISON BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MIKE COLLOPY

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RICHMOND OH- When it comes to Edison Baseball, in recent memory, success is the first word that comes to mind.  Averaging 19+ wins a season for over 14 years, Coach Michael Collopy has created a culture of winning for The Wildcats. Including six different Edison ballplayers going on to play at college.

As Edison tries to navigate their way through a tough Buckeye 8 schedule, they will have seven different 2-year starters returning to the team this year. 

Anthony and Ty got a chance to talk with two sport Coach Collopy in a preview of The Wildcats season.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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LOUISVILLE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BRIAN WARNER

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LOUISVILLE OH- Louisville, a community so proud of their sports teams, and when it comes to The Leopards, their favorite diamonds are on fields.  With a community of support behind him, Head Coach Brian Warner will look to navigate this group of boys on a deep tournament run. 

With an independent schedule that features matchups with The Federal League (Hoover, Glen Oak, Canton McKinley, Green.) and other non-conference opponents such as Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary’s. 

The Running Point crew talk with Coach Warner about the look of the team this upcoming season, as well as the level of competition they will face in that tough schedule. 

With Spring rapidly approaching, Louisville community members are hoping to spot The Leopards with more hardware to add to a trophy case.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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MINERAL RIDGE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH ANTHONY RAGOZINE

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Baseball is big in The Mahoning Valley, and for teams such as The Mineral Ridge Rams, they know that all too well. Playing in a super competitive Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC), The Rams will be featured on The Scarlet side of The MVAC.

Providing plenty of competitive matchups this season for Ridge. With Springfield, Jackson-Milton, and Western Reserve taking up six conference games this season, Mathews, Columbiana and Heartland Christian highlight their non-conference schedule. 

For Head Coach Anthony Ragozine, it seems like both interest and participation for Rams Baseball is at an all-time high!  With the kids and community bought it, Coach Ragozine looks to start a culture of success in The 2022 Season! 

Ty Bartell got a chance to talk with Coach Ragozine about the upcoming season, including the excitement and expectations for Rams Baseball!

*Contributed By Ty Bartell

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LOUISVILLE BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 4) WITH TOM SIEGFRIED

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LOUISVILLE OH- For the first time in program history, the Louisville Leopard boys basketball team is just one win away from a trip to state. They haven’t been strangers to close games during their tournament run. They found themselves in another one in Canton for the regional semifinals. The Leopards beat Cleveland Glenville in overtime 90-86. Now with one more challenge in front of them before they head to Dayton, the Leopards will eye St Vincent St Mary on Saturday.

Tom Siegfried was kind enough to come on YSN’s Running Point yet again this week. He talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about the big win over Glenville, the challenge that the Irish present, and much more. Get ready for the regional final with Episode 4 of Coach’s Corner with Tom Siegfried.

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