REBELS START RUN OUT OF GAS AGAINST FORMER STATE CHAMPS
WARREN- The Crestview Rebels got the start they were looking for on Saturday night against defending State Champion-Warren JFK. Unfortunately, it was only the only victory they’d lay claim to in week 4. The Rebels fell to the JFK Eagles 28-14.
The Rebs came out swinging early when Dylan Huff intercepted a Greg Valent pass deep in Eagle territory. Caleb Hill then rewarded Huff for his efforts with an 11-yard TD toss, putting the Rebels up 7-0 with 4:37 left in the first quarter. Crestview wouldn’t wait long to strike again, this time it was Andrew Yanssens breaking the seal in the second quarter with a 15-yard scamper into the painted grass for a 14-0 lead. The Rebels were rolling toward victory.
Enter: Murphy’s Law.
JFK came out of the tunnel following halftime similar to the Mighty Ducks in D2. Same team, just a different mindset. The Eagles big back, Isaac Hadley opened things up in the second half with a 54-yard TD run that served as a sobering reminder for the Rebels that they were dealing with a state champ (14-7). Not long after, Greg Valent connected with Alec Burzynski on a 21-yard strike that evened the score, at least on the scoreboard.
Then next possession for JFK would result very similar, just another number on the receiving-end. This time a 22-yard TD pass from Valent to Hyland Burton (21-14). The teams would trade punches throughout the rest of the third frame, and into the fourth. With 5:07 left in the game, Greg Valent would take matters into his own hands (or feet) by taking off on a QB keeper, 58 yards later JFK would essentially put the game on ice (28-14).
The Rebels return to action on the road on Saturday at Shaw (Cleveland) at 2PM. You can catch all the action on YSN: Crestview (www.ysnlive.com/crestview) at 1:45 with the NCST-East Liverpool Pregame Show, and kickoff with Rocky Brown, and DJ Yokley at 2pm.
RAIDERS STAND TALL AGAINST ZANESVILLE
CANFIELD- It’s always interesting to watch what unfolds when one matches up with a school with twice as many student-athletes to choose from as your own. This week Coach Dan Yeagley, and the South Range Raiders did just that, and came out on the better end of things with a 31-13 victory.
South Range came out of the gates quick with an opening possession touchdown for their third consecutive week. Aniello Buzzacco got the party started with a QB keeper from a yard out to put the Raiders up six, when Brandon Youngs added the extra digit for a clean 7-0 lead. The Blue Devils would respond quickly with a touchdown trip of their own, but it was the Raiders that would answer the bell with an unbelievable connection from Buzzacco to leading receiver Mathias Combs to retake the lead.
It was all Raiders from there as they went on to add a 22-yard field goal from Youngs, and two more trips to the end-zone! The Raiders will now gear up for Brookfield who will come to town on Friday.
Catch all the action on YSN with the NCST-East Liverpool Pregame Show at 6:45, followed by kickoff at 7PM! As always, Josh and DJ will have the call for all your action at www.YSNLive.com/South-Range
SALEM MAINTAINS PERFECTION AGAINST WARRIORS
(CARROLTON) Salem opened up NBC league play with a 27-14 victory and improved to 4-0 on the season. Mitch Davidson threw four touchdowns for the Quakers, two apiece to Chase Ackerman and Luke Weingart. The game was tied at 14-14 at halftime and the Quaker defense didn’t allow a point in the second half for the third consecutive game.
Salem will be back home on Friday and face undefeated Canton South.
Scoring summary
Salem 7 7 13 0 – 27
Carrollton 0 14 0 0 – 14
SOUTH RANGE COACH’S CORNER (WEEK 3) WITH DAN YEAGLEY
In this edition of South Range Coach’s Corner, Coach Yeagley takes us through the rollercoaster Manchester game, as well as drafts his partner for ‘Dancing With The Stars.’ SPOILER ALERT: It’s his best friend. 🙂
All that and more, on this week’s Coach’s Corner.
SOUTH RANGE’S BROOKS LOOKING TO FOLLOW IN DAD’S FOOTSTEPS
YSN Founder DJ Yokley had the chance to go 1-on-1 with Senior Raider, Matt Brooks. Brooks talks about what it’s like to be coached by his dad, Joe; as well as having his sights on playing at the next level.
All this and more in this week’s Raider Player Profile:
CRESTVIEW’S SENIOR IS ‘DEW’ING BIG THINGS OFF THE FIELD
Crestview Local Senior Caleb Dew is as humble as can be. He’s faced obstacles throughout his short clip that will remain unique to handfuls of families throughout this area.
And although he doesn’t chart the most playing time each Friday night, it’s his intangibles and work ethic that he leans on that is going to make him a major player in life for years to come. As a matter of fact, he may just save your life one day!
The soon to be Eagle Scout sits down with us for this week’s Crestview Player Profile.
CARROLTON’S COACH MAURO REFLECTS PRIOR TO VISIT FROM QUAKERS
YSN’s Matt Mowery caught up with Warrior Coach Phil Mauro to pick his brain prior to Salem coming to town.
SALEM COACH’S CORNER (WEEK 3) WITH RON JOHNSON
This Week Jarrod discusses the fast start for Salem, and how strategies differ from week to week.
CRESTVIEW COACH’S CORNER (WEEK 3) WITH PAUL CUSICK
PHOTO CREDIT: ENDIA WISSER PHOTOGRAPHY
On this episode, Coach Q talks about the win over Akron North, the challenges The Rebels face against the defending State Champs this week, AND we get the scoop on the Coach’s dance moves. All that, and MORE! On this week’s ‘Coach’s Corner- With Coach Cusick’