KICKIN’ BACK WITH MICHAEL AND KOSTA

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CAMPBELL, OH – The Campbell Memorial Red Devils put their best foot forward as they poured the scoring onto the East Palestine Bulldogs in their opener.  The team will host Liberty in the home opener and look to get an early jump in the MVAC.

Senior Captain Kosta Paris and Senior newcomer Michael Mesaros joined YSN’s Steve Leslie on Wednesday night to talk about expectations and what it means to be playing in their final year.  Conditioning, Communication and Coach Atsas are just a few topics that they worked over with Steve.  Steve also drilled them with the rapid fire round, covering the Gatorade/H2O battle, favorite foods, favorite teacher/class, role models, all that and much more!

Check out this fun interview with Campbell Memorial Red Devil senior soccer stars, Michael Mesaros and Kosta Paris on YSNLive!

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LADY RED DEVILS SENIORS READY TO STUN MVAC

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CAMPBELL, OH – Campbell Memorial’s senior volleyball standouts, Kendall Brunn and Carla Ramirez-Ortiz, stopped by Tavern 26 this week to hang out with YSN’s very own, Steve Leslie, to talk about the start to the season and their plans for the rest of it.  The seniors discussed leadership and the role of being a captain and their time playing together.  

Check out this fun volleyball set with Campbell Memorial Lady Red Devils volleyball senior stars Kendall and Carla on YSNLive!

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EVERY DAY IS VALENTINE’S DAY

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CANFIELD, OH-  In this exciting installment, we dive into the world of high school football and get an exclusive look into the life of Gus Valentine. Get ready to hear all about the undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion himself as he joins DJ Yokley at Giangelo’s in Boardman.

From discussing his growth and transformation as a player to his journey toward becoming a powerful leader, Gus Valentine opens up about his aspirations and the influence of those around him. But that’s not all! We also delve into the importance of family and the support system that has shaped Gus into the incredible athlete he is today.

With graduation on the horizon, we even touch upon the teachers who have played an instrumental role in his education. This episode is packed with insightful conversations and inspiring stories, so make sure to tune in to YSN as we present the Gus Valentine Player Profile.

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PERSISTANCE PERSONIFIED; AQUISTO’S RISE FROM ADVERSITY TO SUCCESS

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CANFIELD, OH- Just to be back on the field is where Kam Aquisto wanted to be.  Season after season was a disappointment after putting in the work to be on the field, and each year a ‘freak’ injury kept him from being able to accomplish his athletic goals.  2023 is where we bring you the most intriguing stories of young athletes defying the odds and conquering the game. In today’s episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Kam Aquisto, a high school football player who has overcome multiple injuries to become a standout player on his team during his senior campaign.

From a devastating leg injury to a torn ACL, Kam’s resilience and determination have propelled him forward. Join us as we explore his mindset, his unwavering support system, and his incredible comeback. Get ready to be inspired by Kam Aquisto’s story on this episode of YSN.

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THE OUTSTANDING O’DONNELL

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – The Springfield Tigers football team prides itself on always having playmakers on both sides of the football and one such senior this season is Jake O’Donnell. Jake prides himself on his talent when it comes to catching the football as the wide reciever will be one of the players the Tigers lean on this season when it comes to the big play threat. O’Donnell has been able to put together a quite successful career so far as he has been consistent and always ready to play whether its in practice or on game day.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down with Jake this week at the Tigers Table to discuss the week one game against South Range, what Jake wants to do after his graduation, what it means to him to be a Springfield Tiger, and a rapid fire questionnaire where we learn what makes Jake the person and player he is!

All that and so much more in this week’s Springfield Tigers football player profile with senior star, Jake O’Donnell!

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MILLER THE MAGNIFICENT

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – When you think of Springfield Tigers athletics most people associate multi-sport athletes that have a gritty, hard nosed talent to always show up and do the job at hand. One such player is Drew Miller, who embodies the blue collar style of play that has endeared him to the Springfield faithful over the course of his career. Drew not only leads by example but he also is one of the biggest supporters of his teammates as one might notice he is always the loudest and first to celebrate after a big play! Drew not only competes on the football field but he also has had a successful career on the hardwood.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie had the chance to sit down with Drew this week at the Tigers Table to discuss his career in both sports at Springfield, what Drew wants to do post graduation, what he thinks this season has in store for the Tigers and himself, and a rapid fire questionnaire where Drew gets to talk about many topics that enlighten his fans.

All that and so much more in this week’s very special Springfield Tigers football player profile with senior, Drew Miller!

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AMAZING AVA

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – The Springfield Lady Tigers soccer team has a unique situation as they are returning a lot of players with a lot of talent and experience. These returners are poised for a big season and with those expectations comes the opportunity for leadership and one of those leaders is Ava Vecchione. Not only is she a leader on the field, she’s also someone who prides herself on letting her play speak for itself. Not only does she excel on the pitch, she takes care of business in the classroom too! Not only is Ava a soccer captain, she also plays basketball and track! All of these traits lead Ava to be one special talent for the Springfield Lady Tigers.

Check out this very special Springfield Lady Tigers soccer player profile with Ava Vecchione on YSNLive!

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THE BRILLIANT BELLSTROM

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – The Springfield Lady Tigers soccer team is ready to take the 2023 season by storm and make a deep playoff run this season. The Lady Tigers are poised for that future because of a great senior class that not only has talent to do it but the closeness of the team forms an unbreakable bond that will help when games are close and the pressure is building.  One of those seniors that truly leads in all aspects of the game is Ashley Bellstrom. Ashley has a unique gift to lead by example and help others on the team when they need it most. Bellstrom’s play speaks for itself whether its making a huge play on the defensive side to stop an opponent’s run or creating a play on offense when they need to make their own run!

Tune in to this very special player profile with Springfield Lady Tigers soccer senior star, Ashley Bellstrom!

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SNYDER STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT

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POLAND, OH – The Poland Bulldogs football team is led by 18 great seniors this season and each one brings a different mentality and different leadership style that they are all able to combine together to make this team move forward. That leadership showed on Friday night as the Dogs traveled to Salem and came away with a 38-6 win. One such senior that leads by example, leads with an unselfish mentality, and embodies the Poland hard-nosed football style of play is Ryan Snyder. Ryan is never afraid to do the “dirty work” in a game to make sure that he helps his team win each snap in every game to help lead Poland to victory. Not only is Ryan all in, he is also all over the field, as he plays all three aspects of the game from offense to defense to special teams!

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie had the opportunity to catch up with Ryan at Combine Brothers this week to discuss his senior year so far, what his thoughts were about the week one victory and the week two match up with Howland, what Snyder wants to do after high school, a rapid fire questionnaire to learn some of the little things that make Ryan who he is, and so much more!

Check out this exclusive player profile with Poland Bulldogs senior star football player Ryan Snyder on YSNLive!

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THE ‘CIERRI ON TOP

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POLAND, OH – The Poland Bulldogs football team has been on of those football teams in the Youngstown area that has always been led by great players but has also always been one of the premier programs in the area. This year’s squad is no different as they are led by a great group of seniors and one of those senior is Matt Boccierri. Matt “bleeds” Poland blue and loves the challenge of leading this team week to week. His play on the football field speaks for itself as he is always flying around making plays from his linebacker position and always seems to be in the right position to make the big play or gain the necessary yards on offense when the Bulldogs need it most!

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie was able to sit down with Matt this week at Combine Brothers to discuss his football season so far, what his thoughts are for after graduation, what his outlook is on this season and the week two match up with the Howland Tigers, and a rapid fire questionnaire where we get to learn more about what makes Matt the person and player he is!

This week’s exclusive player profile with senior Bulldogs star, Matt Boccierri is LIVE!

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