WARRIORS CONTINUE VALLEY CHRISTIAN STRUGGLES

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LIBERTY OH- In a matchup marked by big plays and determined football, Brookfield continued their successful run against Valley Christian with a 26-12 victory.

The first quarter set the tone for Brookfield’s dominance as Josh Rankin connected with Christian Davis for an explosive 60-yard touchdown pass, with Brian Smith adding the extra point to put them ahead 7-0. The momentum continued for Brookfield with a 3-yard touchdown run by Rico Smith, and Smith’s successful extra point extended their lead to 14-0.

Valley Christian answered back in the second quarter with an impressive 80-yard touchdown run by Ike Lake, although their two-point conversion attempt fell short, making the score 14-6 in favor of Brookfield. Brookfield wasn’t done yet, as Rankin connected with Davis again, this time for a 15-yard touchdown pass with 1:32 left in the half, putting them up 20-6 at halftime.

The third quarter saw Valley Christian mount a comeback, with Jasean Lindsey sprinting for a 69-yard touchdown run, closing the gap to 20-12. However, they couldn’t convert the two-point attempt, leaving them trailing Brookfield.

In the final quarter, Brookfield sealed their victory with a 4-yard touchdown run by Kaiden Karilla, although the extra point was unsuccessful. The game ended with Brookfield securing a 26-12 win.

With this victory, Brookfield improved to a 1-2 record and now looks forward to starting conference play in Week 4 as they host Champion. On the other hand, Valley Christian, also at 1-2, prepares for a matchup with Sebring in Week 4. This game highlighted the determination and resilience of both teams on the football field, with Brookfield ultimately emerging as the victors.

Game photos can be found HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/9-1-fb-valley-christian-brookfield/9-1-fb-brookfield-valley-christian/

IRISH HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SLAY DRAGONS

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​By Tim Corso 

 

YOUNGSTOWN OH-Ursuline rolled past Lakeside Friday night 50-0, in what was a quick contest at Stambaugh Stadium.

​Dan Reardon always seems to have some tricks up his sleeve, and tonight he pulled one out on the opening kickoff.

​Kicker Brandon Tabak cued a perfect onside kick that left the Dragons in a helpless scramble on what would be a successful Irish attempt.

​With the ball at midfield for Ursuline, runs by D.C. Ferrell, Jack Ericson, and Christian Lynch led to the Irish getting out to an 8-0 lead after the drive was capped by a 2-yard run from Lynch.

Ericson tossed a touchdown while getting it done with both his arm and legs in the win.

​The ensuing Lakeside possession resulted in Dragon quarterback Alex DiSalvatore fumbling inside his own 10, then watching the reigning Mahoning County Defensive Player of the Year, Ty’Req Donlow scoop the ball up and double the Irish lead.

​Reardon’s squad had it going all night long, and while it’s hard to pinpoint one player in this loaded Ursuline offense, Lynch put his speed and strength on display tonight with well over 100 yards on the ground to go with three scores. The Princeton commit had touchdown runs of 69 and 25 in addition to his first one.

​The stout Irish offense is nothing to scoff at, but neither are the other “two phases” for them. Their defense pitched the shutout, while forcing three turnovers, and the special teams not only had some early game magic but got a touchdown of their own on a 72-yard Ferrell punt return that resulted in six.

​It was a good night to be an Ursuline fan, as the game was under two hours, the second stringers gained valuable playing time, and a pretty 50-0 hung on the scoreboard as the Irish fight song rung through the night, and all the way back to Wick Avenue.

​Ursuline (3-0) will travel to Rayen Stadium next Friday, September 8, for a Steel Valley Conference clash with East (1-2) in the conference opener. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.

 

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COWBOYS WRANGLE FIRST WIN

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Youngstown, OH- In an intense high school football matchup, the Youngstown Chaney Cowboys (0-1) clashed with the Boardman Spartans (0-2) in a game that had fans on the edge of their seats. The first quarter remained scoreless as both teams fought for control.

The second quarter brought a flurry of action. With 8:41 left, Chaney’s Matt Jones bulldozed his way into the end zone with a 2-yard touchdown run, and the extra point was good, giving Chaney a 7-0 lead. But the Spartans quickly retaliated, as Marcus Rutledge electrified the crowd with an 85-yard kick return for a touchdown, though they missed the extra point, making it 7-6 in favor of Chaney. The Cowboys responded with another touchdown at 6:31, courtesy of Matt Jones’ 5-yard run, and the extra point was successful, extending their lead to 14-6. Boardman refused to back down and, with just 37 seconds left in the quarter, Willy Torres powered through with a 6-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful extra point, narrowing the score to 14-13.

The third quarter continued to showcase the Chaney Cowboys’ offensive prowess, as Bryson Douglas scored an 8-yard touchdown run with 3:39 left. The extra point was good, giving Chaney a 21-13 lead.

The final quarter saw no additional scoring, and the game concluded with the Chaney Cowboys emerging victorious with a final score of 21-13. The standout performance of the game came from Chaney’s defense, led by the impressive Elijah Carter, who recorded multiple sacks and tackles for loss.

With this win, the Chaney Cowboys improved their record to 1-1 and are set to face the Marlington Dukes (3-0) in week 3, while the Boardman Spartans dropped to 0-3 and will square off against the Howland Tigers (0-3) in their next matchup. Football fans can expect more thrilling action as these teams continue their season-long journeys.

FITCH MAKES ALL THE ADJUSTMENTS

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CANTON OH- Austintown Fitch wasted no time in responding after suffering their first loss of the season, delivering a resounding 35-3 victory over GlenOak. The first quarter saw Fitch taking an early lead as Deshawn Vaughn connected with Dominic Perry for a 14-yard touchdown pass, putting them ahead 7-0. GlenOak quickly responded with Tony Kelly nailing a 27-yard field goal, narrowing the gap to 7-3 by the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Fitch continued to assert their dominance as Vaughn found Dan Evans with a 1-yard touchdown pass, extending their lead to 14-3. The teams headed into halftime with Fitch in control.

The third quarter witnessed Fitch furthering their lead as Vaughn’s 28-yard touchdown pass to Hill made it 21-3. Deon’Dray Richard added to the score with a 1-yard touchdown run, pushing Fitch ahead 28-3 by the end of the third quarter.

The fourth quarter was marked by Fitch’s continued offensive prowess, with Richard recording a 6-yard touchdown run, sealing the commanding 35-3 victory.

With this emphatic win, Fitch now sets their sights on Week 4, where they’ll host St. Ignatius, eager to continue their winning momentum and make a strong statement in the season. This game highlighted Fitch’s resilience and determination to bounce back after their first loss.

LAKEVIEW SHOWS GRIT IN HIGH SCORING WIN

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CORTLAND OH- In a thrilling and high-scoring contest, Lakeview emerged victorious over Liberty with a final score of 41-30. The first quarter witnessed explosive plays from both sides, with Liberty taking an early lead as Tawann Tutwiler connected with Brashawn Hicks for a 61-yard touchdown pass, making it 6-0 in favor of Liberty. Lakeview swiftly responded as Boom Gillis powered through with a 2-yard touchdown run, shifting the momentum in their favor at 7-6.

The second quarter saw Lakeview continue to capitalize on their offensive prowess. Thomas Easton added to the score with a 1-yard touchdown run, extending Lakeview’s lead to 13-6. Gillis contributed again with a 1-yard touchdown run of his own, pushing the score to 19-6 as the teams headed into halftime.

Liberty made an electrifying comeback in the third quarter. Dwayne Moody ignited the rally with a remarkable 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, narrowing Lakeview’s lead to 19-12. Tutwiler’s 26-yard touchdown run brought Liberty even closer at 19-18. Moody added another impressive touchdown, this time a 75-yard run, giving Liberty the lead at 24-19. However, Lakeview responded swiftly, with Easton finding the end zone with a 40-yard run and a successful 2-point conversion, putting them ahead 27-24 as the third quarter ended.

The fourth quarter was equally intense, with Lakeview’s Thomas Easton recording a 20-yard touchdown run, expanding their lead to 33-24. Liberty’s Tutwiler answered with a 22-yard touchdown run of his own, bringing the score to 33-31. However, Lakeview held firm as Boom Gillis powered through with a 3-yard run, and a successful PAT put the game out of reach at 40-31. The final score was 41-30 in favor of Lakeview.

With this thrilling win, Lakeview now looks ahead to the start of NE8 play in Week 4 as they face South Range. Liberty will return home to host Crestview as they kick off MVAC play. This game showcased the determination and offensive firepower of both teams in an exhilarating battle on the football field.

 

BEAVERS CAN FOCUS ON CHALLENGE AHEAD

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a dominating display of football prowess, Beaver Local left no room for doubt as they blanked Jefferson with a commanding 43-0 victory. The first quarter set the tone for the Beavers, as they recovered a Kaige Boczar fumble at Jefferson’s 36-yard line, quickly capitalizing with a 36-yard touchdown pass from Austin Cline to Brock Severs, taking an early 7-0 lead. Jefferson struggled to convert on 4th down at the Beavers’ 31-yard line, allowing Cline to connect with Taylor Johnston for a 5-yard touchdown pass, extending their lead to 14-0 by the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter saw Beaver Local’s relentless offense continue to shine, with Cline tossing a 25-yard touchdown pass to Johnston, furthering their lead to 21-0. The Beavers executed an onside kick to perfection, recovering the ball at Jefferson’s 27-yard line, leading to Tyler Prideau’s 1-yard touchdown run, expanding their advantage to 28-0. Jefferson struggled to gain momentum, failing to convert on downs, and Kaleb Mays missed a 41-yard FG attempt. The half concluded with Beaver Local firmly in control, leading 28-0.

The third quarter saw no respite for Jefferson, as Cline connected with Johnston once more for a 3-yard touchdown pass, pushing the score to 35-0. Beaver Local’s dominance was sealed with a 30-yard touchdown run by Brock Severs, and they successfully converted a 2-point play following a busted PAT attempt, ultimately sealing their triumphant 43-0 victory.

With this commanding win, Beaver Local looks ahead with momentum to their highly anticipated Week 4 matchup against their arch-rivals, East Liverpool, in what promises to be a thrilling contest.

HUBBARD FIGHTS THROUGH THE TIGERS

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By Jamie Thomson


HUBBARD, Ohio – Prior to tonight’s game, Hubbard and Howland had met 44 times since their inaugural matchup in 1930. Over the past 90 years, both teams had exactly 22 wins a piece, drawing the all-time series to a draw.

Only one team could emerge with the series lead, and the Howland Tigers (0-3) had early aspirations of upsetting the Eagles on the road. Forcing a three and out on the opening drive of the game, Howland would take over with favorable field positioning. After a pass-interference call on third down would extend the Tigers drive, Howland would convert a few plays later from just nine yards out when John Perry connected with Gabriel Gamichia.

Hubbard would respond on the ensuing drive with a five-minute drive traversing ninety yards before Alex Hackwelder would score his first touchdown of the night from six yards out, knotting the game at seven. The teams would trade scoreless possessions before swapping touchdowns prior to the half. Both Perry and Hackwelder would find paydirt on the ground for their teams.

Exiting the break, Howland would put together an eight minute and fifty-five second drive that would result in no points. Key sacks would swing momentum in the corner of the Blue and White with 3:05 left in the third quarter, and just 4 minutes later, Alex Hackwelder would punch in his third rushing touchdown of the night. The junior quarterback would score once more in his career night, a thirteen-yard scamper to put the Eagles ahead by two scores and the game on ice. Hubbard secured the series edge with a 28-14 victory.

BIG PERFORMERS

HUBBARD:

Alex Hackwelder: 10/12 passing, 133 passing yards, 19 carries, 50 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs

Garland Warren: 12 carries, 48 rushing yards

HOWLAND:

Brendan Day: 23 carries, 73 rushing yards

John Perry: 38 total yards, 2 total TDs (1 rushing, 1 passing)

UP NEXT

Hubbard: For the fourth straight season, Hubbard has gotten out to a 3-0 start. The Eagles will look to continue their perfect beginning of the year next Friday night as they travel to Bo Rein Stadium for a matchup with the Niles Red Dragons (2-1). Hubbard has won 16 straight matchups against the Red Dragons, dating back to 1996.

Howland: While the Tigers drop to 0-3 with the loss, the three defeats have all come to quality teams. Unfortunately for Howland, the road doesn’t get much easier in the coming weeks. While the Tigers will faceoff with a winless Boardman Spartans (0-3) team next week, the Spartans have played tough competition in their own right and are not to be underestimated.

RAIDERS BOUNCE BACK AGAINST JFK

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CANFIELD, OH-In a highly anticipated football showdown, the South Range Raiders emerged victorious against the Warren JFK Eagles with a commanding final score of 41-3. The Raiders displayed their dominance throughout the game, leaving the Eagles struggling to keep up.

**Scoring Summary:**

*First Quarter:*
– Warren JFK managed to get on the scoreboard first with a 27-yard field goal by Riley Littler at 9:04.
– The South Range Raiders swiftly responded with Aidan Dominguez rushing for a 15-yard touchdown at 6:59, followed by an extra point by Luke Starkey, giving South Range a 7-3 lead.

*Second Quarter:*
– The Raiders continued their offensive onslaught with a touchdown pass from Tristan Toy to Brady Crumbacher from 5 yards out at 11:16, and an extra point by Luke Starkey, extending their lead to 14-3.
– Blake Ewert then broke through the Eagles’ defense with a 37-yard rushing touchdown at 4:09, followed by another successful extra point by Starkey, making it 21-3.
– Tristan Toy connected with Brady Crumbacher once again, this time for a 31-yard touchdown pass at 2:30. Logan Butcher added the extra point, pushing the lead to 28-3.

*Third Quarter:*
– Blake Ewert continued his exceptional performance with a stunning 70-yard rushing touchdown at the very start of the third quarter, increasing the lead to 35-3 after Luke Starkey’s extra point.
– Luke Starkey himself got into the end zone with a 2-yard rushing touchdown, capping off the Raiders’ scoring at 41-3.

**Key Statistics:**

*Warren JFK:*
– Passing: 10 completions on 16 attempts, 62% completion rate, 105 yards, 0 TD, 1 sack
– Rushing: 26 attempts, 48 yards, 1.8 yards per carry, 0 TD
– Penalties: 2 penalties for 10 yards
– Total Yards: 153 yards
– Time of Possession: 29:12
– First Downs: 9 (4 rushing, 4 passing, 1 by penalty)
– Third-Down Conversions: 2 of 9
– Fourth-Down Conversions: 1 of 2

*South Range:*
– Passing: 6 completions on 9 attempts, 67% completion rate, 96 yards, 2 TD, 0 sacks
– Rushing: 24 attempts, 380 yards, 15.8 yards per carry, 4 TD
– Penalties: 2 penalties for 50 yards
– Total Yards: 476 yards
– Time of Possession: 18:48
– First Downs: 12 (10 rushing, 2 passing)
– Third-Down Conversions: 2 of 4
– Fourth-Down Conversions: 0 of 0

The South Range Raiders dominated on both sides of the ball, with their rushing attack proving particularly potent. The Warren JFK Eagles struggled to find offensive momentum, resulting in a resounding victory for South Range.

BLUE JAYS STEAM FORWARD

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By Eric Hughes 

NORTH JACKSON OH- Jackson-Milton defeats Windham in dominant fashion, 50-6, to remain undefeated and improve to 3-0.

The Blue Jays came out of the gates swinging, scoring 29 points in the first quarter alone.

QB Cayden Mitchell scored a 6-yd TD run only three minutes into the game and nailed the PAT to take an early 7-0 lead.

Mitchell came back the next drive and threw a 9-yd TD pass to TE Jonah French to make the score 13-0 but missed the PAT.

Windham started marching down the field on the following drive, but QB Dylan McCune’s pass was intercepted by DB Jack McDevitt, who returned it 89 yards for a Blue Jays touchdown. A successful 2-pt conversion run by Aiden Stanke gave Jackson-Milton a 21-0 lead with 51 seconds left in the first quarter.

Windham’s next drive only lasted one play, as McDevitt picked off another one with 43 seconds left in the quarter.

It only took one play for the Blue Jays to capitalize, as Cayden Mitchell threw a 51-yd TD pass to Vincent Fay. Jase Greco punched it across on the 2-pt attempt to make the score 29-0 heading into the second quarter.

The Blue Jays didn’t take their foot off the gas after dominating the first quarter, as RB Keegan White scored a 16-yd TD run with 8:15 to go in the first half. Sam Conn replaced Cayden Mitchell at kicker for the remainder of the game, and made a PAT to make the score 36-0 before halftime.

Jackson-Milton’s offense took advantage of the running clock after halftime and sustained a 10-minute drive that ended in a 2-yd TD run by Aiden Stanke. Conn made another PAT to extend the lead to 43-0 with 1:45 left in the third quarter.

The Blue Jays delivered the dagger on the following drive, as RB Joey Zayas broke off a 45-yd run for a TD with 7:20 left in the game. Conn’s PAT made the score 50-0.

Windham was able to avoid the shutout, as RB Carlos Bruton had a 63-yd house call with 3:40 left to cut it to 50-6. The PAT was no good.

Jackson-Milton has outscored their opponents, 124-20, through the first three weeks and are rolling, but they will have a tough test next Friday when they square off against their MVAC rivals, the undefeated Mineral Ridge Rams, on the road.

SPECTACULAR SEWELL

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AKRON, OH – The Archbishop Hoban Knights football team has established themselves as one of the most dominant teams in the state of Ohio and that continued success can be credited to the senior leadership that comes from all over the field on both sides of the ball. One of those players that continues to get better as a player but also help the Knights get better day in and day out is Jordan Sewell. Jordan has a unique ability to not only lead by his play on the field from his interior defensive positions but also from his excitement that he brings every single day. Sewell is one of those players who is always supporting his team and the first to create a celebration whenever one of his teammates make a huge play or score! This week Jordan and the Knights will take on back to back Virginia state champions from Trinity Episcopal.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, had the opportunity to talk to Jordan this week via Streamyard to talk about his senior season so far, what his plans are for after high school, what it means to him to be a Knight, a rapid fire questionnaire where we get to learn about what makes Jordan the person and player he is today, and so much more!

Check out this exclusive player profile with Archbishop Hoban Knights senior star Jordan Sewell on YSNLive!

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