AUSTINTOWN FITCH GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DAN SCHNURRENBERGER

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- It’s been a bumpy road for Falcon Nation halfway through the year for girls hoops.  Although, promising days are on the way as Coach Dan Schnurrenberger has the girls believing in themselves heading down the home stretch.

The Lady Falcons look to shoot their way out of a losing streak this week, and AAC foe Boardman is in town to do business.

We caught up with Coach S prior to the Spartan matchup to discuss what his season represents so far, as well as his favorite aspects of coaching.

All that and more on this week’s Austintown Fitch Girls Basketball Coach’s Corner with Dan Schnurrenberger

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COACH’S CORNER SPECIAL EDITION: LISBON AND COLUMBIANA BASKETBALL WITH TODD JOHNSON AND CHRIS HUCKSHOLD

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COLUMBIANA, OH- There will be a battle for first place in the EOAC on the line as “The Battle of the Brothers” turns their light toward two communities lending a helping hand.

Columbiana and Lisbon will host the “Everyone vs. Cancer” game on January 14th at 5:30 that will feature a girls/boys doubleheader in Richard Berryman Gymnasium in Columbiana.

We caught up with both boys coaches who had a very special hand in creating this event for a cause.

A Special Edition of Coach’s Corner with Lisbon and Columbiana Head Coaches is LIVE!

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URSULINE BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH KEITH GUNTHER

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Coming off a gauntlet of a first half to the 2019-2020 basketball season, Coach Keith Gunther and his Ursuline Irish squad are looking to make some noise in 2020. Everyone knows the best way to start it off is by winning the first edition of the “Holy War” in hoops and that will be played at Ursuline tonight. After that the Irish will play back to back home games against Chaney next Tuesday then Bristol that Friday.

Coach Gunther has been a well-known figure in Youngstown as he patrols the sideline for Ursuline, YSN’s own Steve Leslie, had the chance to sit down and talk with him this week to preview the much-anticipated match up with Cardinal Mooney but also get an idea what it’s like to be coaching this group of young men, as well as, where he thinks the Irish will continue to grow as the season progresses.

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

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SOUTH RANGE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP6 WITH JEFF FISHEL)

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It’s back to work for the Lady Raiders this week after a much needed week off. The Raiders got back to business in Girard escaping an upset bid from the Indians. A game that Coach Fishel thinks they may not have won two weeks ago when they were fatigued. Looking ahead the Raiders finish off the week against Jefferson, and then welcome in Poland to start off next week. If both teams stay the course this week, Monday’s matchup will put the winner in the NE8 driver’s seat. 

Anthony Hartwig made the trip to South Range to talk to Coach Fishel. They discuss the Girard win, the big matchups to come, and much more. Get your fix of Lady Raider basketball in Episode 6 of Coach’s Corner with Jeff Fishel

COLUMBIANA BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 2) WITH TODD JOHNSON

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COLUMBIANA, OH – Coming off what Coach Todd Johnson refers to as “one of the biggest wins” during his tenure at Columbiana over the Beaver Local Beavers, the Clips are sitting at 7-2 and also tied for first in the EOAC. Coach Johnson has his squad playing some of the best basketball of the season so far and they are looking to continue their winning ways with two important conference games within the upcoming week against East Palestine and the team they are currently tied with atop the EOAC, the Southern Indians.

D.J. Yokley had the opportunity to catch up with Coach Johnson this week to discuss the huge win over Beaver Local but also to outline the upcoming week for his Clippers as they will look to take over, sole possession of first place in the EOAC.

Episode two of Columbiana basketball coach’s corner with head coach, Todd Johnson, is LIVE!

 

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SOUTH RANGE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP5 WITH JEFF FISHEL)

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The South Range Lady Raiders split their Holiday Hoops tournament last weekend dropping a game to West Branch, and beating Salem the next day. Now the Raiders have 9 days to get back in the gym and get better. For Coach Fishel this chance to work with the team in practice was much needed. It’s in an important spot in the season as well. The Raiders look ahead to finish the first half of NE8 play next week with games against Girard and Jefferson. 

Anthony Hartwig went down to South Range to catch up with Coach Fishel. They discuss their Holiday Hoops tournament results, his expectations and reality of the job have matched up, and so much more. Get your weekly fix of South Range basketball with Episode 5 of Coach’s Corner with Jeff Fishel.

EAST PALESTINE BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 4) WITH BILL STANTON

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The youth movement in East Palestine is underway, and the Bulldogs are earning their minutes on the floor under 2nd-year skipper, Bill Stanton.

The Bulldogs are well aware of the challenges they face in 2019-2020, but embrace them and are willing to fight through in order to establish a new culture in EP!

We caught up with Coach Stanton for a bit of a recap, and a look forward to what his Bulldogs face moving forward!

All that and more on this week’s East Palestine Basketball Coach’s Corner with Bill Stanton

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LISBON BLUE DEVILS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH CHRIS HUCKSHOLD

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After starting off the 2019-2020 boys basketball season with a tough non-conference schedule, Coach Chris Huckshold and the Lisbon Blue Devils look to turn the corner as the “meat” of the EOAC conference play begins this Friday. The Blue Devils will play host to the Wellsville Tigers on January 3rd, as they look to improve to 3-1 on the year in the conference and 3-7 overall.

YSN’s own, D.J. Yokley, caught up with Coach Huck this week to discuss the season so far but also what he is planning on doing the rest of the season as the conference is still up for grabs to any team.

Lisbon boys basketball Coach’s Corner with head coach, Chris Huckshold, is LIVE!

 

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MOONEY CARDINALS GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP2 WITH JASON BAKER)

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There’s a plague in the Mooney gymnasium that says “Tradition doesn’t graduate”, and a tradition of consistency has been established by the Lady Cardinals and Coach Jason Baker. One of tenacity, toughness, discipline and unselfishness. Fighting through injury and developing an offense week to week, the Cardinals have relied on those traditions early on and it’s carried them to a 6-2 start.

While every team around this team of year is balancing practices with time off for the holidays, the Cardinals are still preaching the basics of team defense and smart basketball. Nate Keiper managed to sit in for one of these practices, and talked with the Coach about fighting through adversity, and how they are preparing for an extremely tough test against Warren Harding this week.

EAST PALESTINE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH WILL FRANKLIN (EP 2)

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- Coming off the most successful year in recent history, and Coach Franklin’s most successful as the Head Coach, the Lady Bulldogs are looking to build on a 17-win season just a year ago.  It won’t be an easy road, but it’s certainly attainable.

The Lady Dogs are flying high after a big victory over Springfield in overtime this week.  Now, as the calendar turns over to 2020, the Lady Dogs turn their attention back to the EOAC, and have their hands full with Columbiana this week.

We caught up with Coach “Frank” to discuss the opportunities ahead as well as what he’s looking to build upon this season.

All that and more on this week’s episode of East Palestine Coach’s Corner with Will Franklin.

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