CARDINALS HAVE THE WINNING EDGE

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CANFIELD OH- In a thrilling girls’ soccer match, the Canfield team showcased their prowess, securing an impressive 4-1 victory over Kenston from Chagrin Falls. Canfield’s girls exhibited their coordinated gameplay and impeccable teamwork as they soared to a 3-0-0 record.

The scoring action was dominated by Canfield players:
– Maci Toporcer’s remarkable performance saw her netting two goals, contributing significantly to Canfield’s victory.
– Hanna Wahib demonstrated her skill with a goal of her own, adding to Canfield’s tally.
– Lorieona Jannone’s successful strike cemented Canfield’s lead even further.
– Halle Toporcer’s assists played an integral role in setting up the scoring plays.

On the opposing side, Kenston managed to find the back of the net with a goal by Ashlyn Hunter, showcasing their determination to compete despite the challenges they faced.

Canfield’s superiority was further evident in their shots, outshooting Kenston by a significant margin of 15 to 6. Canfield’s goalkeeper, Lolo Padgett, exhibited her skill with three critical saves that thwarted Kenston’s attempts to close the gap. Kenston’s goalkeeper, Mia Lioudis, showcased her own abilities with six saves in the face of Canfield’s offensive onslaught.

The final whistle confirmed Canfield’s well-deserved victory, firmly establishing their dominant presence on the field. With their 3-0-0 record, the Canfield girls’ soccer team has set a promising trajectory for the season ahead, while Kenston displayed resilience and determination throughout the match, despite the outcome.

SPRINGFIELD AND CRESTVIEW FIGHT TO A DRAW

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COLUMBIANA OH- In an intense soccer match, the Springfield and Crestview girls battled to a thrilling tie, ending in a 4-4 stalemate. The game showcased the determination and skill of both teams.

Springfield’s offensive efforts were led by Maddie Page, who scored an impressive hat-trick with 3 goals, and Emma Sanders, who added 1 goal to the tally. Crestview responded with goals from Bailey Wonner, Karigan Miller, and Brianna DiCross, each contributing one goal, and DiCross netting 2.

Assists played a crucial role in the match, with Emma Sanders providing 2 for Springfield, and Kendall Maughan adding 1.

In the goalkeeping department, Springfield’s Emma Mills made 7 saves, while Crestview’s Lexie Huff put up a strong defense with 5 saves, ensuring that the scoreline remained competitive.

The game was a true showcase of both teams’ determination, skill, and offensive prowess, resulting in an exciting tie. The players’ efforts on the field kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the match.

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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CAMPBELL MEMORIAL RED DEVILS SOCCER COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH PHIL ATSAS

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CAMPBELL, OH – After opening the season with a huge win over East Palestine, the Red Devils are working to build success and momentum.  Coach Atsas brings years of experience to the program and is excited about the growth and the future of the program.

After a brief photo op, Coach Atsas and Steve dig in to some deeper topics like building the program and getting more athletes interested and excited about the game, the start of the season, and some challenges and expectations for the rest of the season.  The team will play their Home Opener next Monday and would love to have a great showing of support.

Those quick hitters plus plenty more in this week’s Campbell Memorial Red Devils soccer coach’s corner with Coach Phil Atsas!

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BULLDOGS SNATCH A VICTORY AWAY FROM CANFIELD

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By Matt Maher 

 

POLAND OH- WHAT. A. NIGHT. The Poland Bulldogs pulled off one of the greatest comebacks you’ll see this season, defeating Canfield by the final score of 2-1! The game started off with Canfield controlling the ball and with under 10 minutes played The Cardinals Forward, Andrew Battaglia, would put the first goal in the back of the net beating goalkeeper Michael Daley for Poland. 

 

There was much back and forth throughout the last 30 minutes or so with Canfield controlling play for most of it and getting some quality shots off but not getting any past Daley as the Poland goalkeeper would be locked in for the remainder of the game. 

The second half started off with more back and forth between the two sides but this time Poland started to show an edge and went after the ball more aggressivly resulting in them having possession for most of the game and creating more chances and finally testing Canfield goalkeeper Dominic Gizzi. 

The Bulldogs’ new found energy finally paid off with under five minutes to go in the match Junior Jacob Hayes would find himself on the rush with two cardinals on his side. With the great pressure being shown by the Canfield defense Hayes finally opted to take his shot and boy did he, the Bulldogs would pull even late in the match setting up an exhilarating final four minutes.

The Bulldogs continued to show pressure but seemed to slip back into their first half mentality which made them look content with a draw but with 25 seconds remaining in the game Junior bench player number six would find himself in front of the net and with a quick decision took his shot and sealed the deal for his team elevating them to a 2-1 comeback win!

 

Canfield is back in action next Tuesday when they host Cardinal Mooney at 7PM and Poland will hit the road to play Austintown Fitch on Thursday with a 7:15PM scheduled start time. 

For more stories, shows, highlights and games, stay tuned to YSN so you don’t miss any of the action!

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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SPRINGFIELD TIGERS GIRLS SOCCER COACH’S CORNER (EP. 2) WITH JUSTIN KOSEK

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – Head coach Justin Kosek and the Springfield Lady Tigers soccer team came into the 2023 season with high expectations as they return a good group of players that had a solid 2022 season as they finished 12-6-2. Coach Kosek is leaning on that experience early in the season as they have a very tough schedule in the front half of the year. Currently the Lady Tigers are sitting at 1-1 after opening up with an 11-0 victory over South Range and then falling 5-0 to a very talented Salem Lady Quakers team.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie was able to sit down with Coach Kosek this week at the Tigers Table to discuss what lead him to coaching at Springfield, what being a Tiger means to him, what the season has been like. so far, what this group of players brings to the table each and every game, what his outlook is moving forward for the Lady Tigers season, and so much more!

This week’s episode of Springfield Lady Tigers soccer coach’s corner with head coach, Justin Kosek, is LIVE!

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A PAIR OF HAT TRICKS LETS THE FLASHES SHINE

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WARREN OH- In a commanding girls’ soccer match, Champion asserted their dominance with a resounding 7-1 victory over Girard.

Taylor Kuhn and Maylee Nadaud were the standout performers, each achieving a remarkable hat trick with 3 goals apiece, showcasing their offensive prowess on the field. Jackie Fields also made a significant contribution, adding 1 goal to the team’s impressive tally.

With this convincing win under their belt, Champion is ready to face their next challenge as they prepare to host Garfield on Wednesday. Their strong performance against Girard sets the stage for an exciting matchup as they continue their journey in the season.

CARDINALS TAKE CENTER STAGE IN BATTLE OF 224

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CANFIELD OH-

In an electrifying girls’ soccer match, Canfield demonstrated their dominance by securing an impressive 8-1 victory over Poland.

The trio of Maci Toporcer, Lexi Toporcer, and Vivian Nohra led Canfield’s offensive charge, each netting 2 goals to keep Poland’s defense on its toes. Halle Toporcer and Hanna Wahib also contributed to the scoreboard with 1 goal each, showcasing Canfield’s well-rounded attack.

Carlyn McCormick played a pivotal role in setting up plays, tallying 2 assists, while Maci Toporcer, Lexi Toporcer, Nohra, and Wahib each added 1 assist to their names.

Despite Poland’s valiant efforts, their lone goal came from Sammie Massucci, a testament to their perseverance. Canfield asserted their dominance in the shot count, outshooting Poland 25 to 3, highlighting their offensive prowess.

Leanna Williams, Poland’s goalie, made an impressive 10 saves, showing her determination to keep her team in the game. On the other side, Canfield’s goalkeeper, Lolo Padgett, made 2 key saves to maintain her team’s commanding lead.

In the end, Canfield’s relentless offensive power and solid defensive performance secured a resounding victory, leaving no doubt about their superiority on the field against Poland.