BOARDMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BRETT GREEN

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BOARDMAN OH- The Lady Spartans come in to the 20202-2021 season under new management. Brett Green ventures in to a new job as as the head coach of the Spartans. A young team is getting visibly better each time they step on the court. Starting to find an identity on the offensive side has been critical to their success. The Spartans are currently on a temporary shut down due to COVID concerns, but when they return to action they’ll be a dangerous team to deal with.

Coach Green took the time to call in to YSN’s Running Point this week to chat about his program. He talks with Ron Potesta and Anthony Hartwig about what he is bringing to Spartan nation, his senior leaders, and much more. Don’t miss this look inside the Lady Spartans program with Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Brett Green.

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MCDONALD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MIKE KOLLAR

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MCDONALD OH- Mike Kollar is the interim head coach of the McDonald Blue Devils for the moment as Tony Matisi is away. However, he says the girls play every night for their coach and when he finally got back to practice it was a welcomed sight. McDonald is 1-1 on the week, dropping a three point contest against West Branch, and dominating Mineral Ridge.

Coach Kollar called in to YSN’s Running Point to talk about the season to this point. He talks with Ron Potesta and Anthony Hartwig about his senior leaders, the tournament outlook, and much more. Check out this exclusive interview in Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Mike Kollar.

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SOUTH RANGE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 5) WITH JEFF FISHEL

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CABFIELD OH- Another week has come and gone for South Range. They continue to capture wins inside the NE8. Down three starters, the Raiders have seen plenty of new faces step up and embrace the opportunity. The Raiders most recent win came on the road against Lakeview. The Raiders host Hubbard on Saturday.

Head coach Jeff Fishel catches up with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig this week to give us an update on the Raiders program. They discuss new faces embracing opportunities, what makes the Raider gym home, and much more. Get the latest on the Raiders in Episode 5 of Coach’s Corner with Jeff Fishel.

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CANFIELD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MATT REEL

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CABFIELD OH- Like most teams in the basketball community, Canfield has had to navigate the problems that the pandemic has presented. The uncertainty and fluidity of the schedule has taken it’s tole on the basketball programs. Through it all the Cardinals have persevered through the adversity. Head Coach Matt Reel attributes the success to their players attitudes, personality, and leadership. Canfield has gotten themselves to a record of 8-6 and get better every time they step on the floor. They are coming off a win over Fitch, and look ahead to a matchup against Ursuline on Saturday.

Coach Reel was nice enough to sit down and chat with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to talk about his program. They discuss his career, how his team has handled the crazy year, and so much more. Watch this exclusive interview with the head coach of the Cardinals in Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner With Matt Reel.

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URSULINE IRISH BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 3) WITH KEITH GUNTHER

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Ursuline Fighting Irish are playing very high level basketball as they are currently on a seven game winning streak! The Fighting Irish, under head coach Keith Gunther, are 8-3 overall after winning a tightly contested ball game over Youngstown East, 67-66, last Friday night! Ursuline will look to continue their winning streak this week as they will have three games, up first will be a game against the Chaney Cowboys on Tuesday night, Thursday night will see the Irish take on the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals, and on Friday night the Badger Braves will come to town.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down via video chat this week with Coach Gunther to talk about the Irish winning streak, how he and his staff are able to continue the successful season so far while maintaining focus every night, what his thoughts are for what the Irish need to do to extend their streak, and what Coach’s preview is for this jam packed week of basketball games!

All that and much more on this week’s episode of Ursuline Fighting Irish basketball coach’s corner with head coach Keith Gunther!

 

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SEBRING LADY TROJANS GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH SAM MATHIAS

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SEBRING, OH – Head coach Sam Mathias and the Sebring Lady Trojans are playing some great basketball so far in the 2020-2021 season and are looking to continue their success as the season continues to roll on and the OHSAA playoffs creep closer and closer!

YSN’s own, DJ Yokley, had the opportunity to sit down via video chat this week with Coach Mathias to talk about the Lady Trojans program and how they are navigating this COVID season, how he and his staff are able to keep the focus and keep playing solid basketball, what his thoughts and preview is for this upcoming week, and much much more!

This week’s episode of Sebring Lady Trojans basketball coach’s corner with head coach, Sam Mathias, is LIVE!

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SOUTH RANGE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 4) WITH JEFF FISHEL

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CANFIELD OH- It has been a tough week for South Range girls basketball. Injuries have plagued them. Last week, they lost two starters to an injury in the same game. On Monday, during their game against Poland, senior Izzy Lamparty suffered a serious concussion that led to the game being postponed. Through it all coach Fishel says his program has come together and proven that their bond goes beyond basketball. He plans to move forward playing for leaders of the team that cant be on the floor with them.

Coach Fishel graciously took the time to talk to YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to give an update on the state of the program. They discuss the support that they have gotten from the basketball community, the goals still in front of the team, and much more. Make sure to check out this exclusive interview with Jeff Fishel in Episode 4 of South Range Girls Basketball Coach’s Corner.

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POLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 3) WITH NICK BLANCH

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POLAND OH- The Lady Bulldogs continue to impress this season. After losing their first game of the season to Salem, Poland has won ten in a row and hold a record of 11-1. They have also extended their dominant record inside the NE8 over the last three seasons to 33-0. Poland is coming off a 53-36 win over Boardman on Saturday, and looks ahead to a game against Jefferson on Thursday.

Head coach Nick Blanch took the time to catch up with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig this week to talk about his program. They discuss the league being back to full force, his coaching staff, and much more. Don’t miss this inside look into Poland Girls Basketball with Episode 3 of Coach’s Corner with Nick Blanch.

 

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COLUMBIANA BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH TODD JOHNSON

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Last year was filled with incredible emotion for Columbiana Coach Todd Johnson, and his Clippers. In year 5, Johnson was able to stand on the ladder with his team and trim down nets after a championship-caliber season. One that many say was years in the making with that senior class, and the Clipper Coaching Staff. Immediately following the season, the world was flipped on its side with COVID-19, and in what was looking to be a challenging year in 2021 for the Clippers, the global pandemic made increasingly difficult with limited time on the court, and in the weight room.

All things considered, though, Johnson has his team well-prepared and STILL willing to take on all challengers on any given night. It’s that impressive demeanor that begins with Johnson that carries through his staff and right down the roster. It’s also that deafening confidence that will continue to keep the Clippers in the fight for another championship in the near future.

We caught up with the 6th year Coach of his alma mater, to discuss the challenges he’s faced with his team, and how they’ve continued to battle against all odds.

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STRUTHERS WILDCATS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 3) WITH MIKE WERNICKI

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STRUTHERS, OH – Coming off two big wins in NE8 play last week, head coach Mike Wernicki and the Struthers Wildcats are off to an 11-0 start in the 2020-2021 basketball season! The Cats currently have everyone in Wildcat nation amped up and excited for this week’s three game slate. Up first will be a matchup against Villa Angela-St. Joseph on Monday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, then a conference match up with Girard on Tuesday, followed by another NE8 game on Friday against Jefferson.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, had the opportunity to chat with Coach Wernicki via video this week to talk about the Wildcats games last week, preview the three games this week, see how he and his staff are handling a big match up in Cleveland tomorrow, and how he has the Cats playing focused basketball as the season has reached its midpoint!

All that and more in this week’s episode of Struthers Wildcats basketball coach’s corner with head coach Mike Wernicki!

 

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