STRUTHERS TAKES NE8 CROWN

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STRUTHERS OH- For the first time since 2012, Struthers has found themselves at the top of their conference at the end of the year. Struthers earned their title with a 66-51 win over Girard.

It was a highly contested game for the first three frames, but a 24-11 run helped Struthers secure the victory. With their overwhelming offensive outburst the Wildcats earned their rights to cut the nets at the Fieldhouse.

The Wildcats had four players in double figures. Led by Jared Lazcko with 18 points. Aiden Slocum has 15, Trey Metzka added 12, and Carson Ryan finished with 11.

Thomas Cardiero Lee the Indians with a game-High 20 points. Christian Graziano was also in double figures with 14.

FRISTIK SHATTERS MARKS; BULLDOGS TOP POTTERS

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- It may have been senior night, but Joclyn Fristik was able to grab some spotlight on Monday evening for her hard work.  The Junior Guard helped propel East Palestine to a 60-46 victory against East Liverpool.

Fristik scored a career-high 34-points while breaking the single-season record for three-pointers (54) and also broke the career record for three-pointers made (98).  Oh, and by the way, she’s still left with a season and change to reset the bar in those categories as well as several others.

Chipping in offensively for EP was Morgan Rutledge with 10, and Bailey Davis with 7.

East Liverpool was led by Emma Ludwig’s 27 points, along with Shayla Foster with 8.

 

GILMORE GOES FOR 21; URSULINE BOUNCES BOARDMAN

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BOARDMAN, OH- It’s been a season of searching for Ursuline this year.  Searching to find their identity, searching for experience, and searching for key players.  The leadership portion of the equation has taken care of itself in Head Coach Mike Kernan.  Kernan has kept the belief in his players, and on Saturday, it paid off with a signature win against Boardman, 52-44.

For Ursuline, Paris Gilmore found her stroke for 21 points to lead the Lady Irish.  Cara McNally had 11, and Jamie Nelson had 7 points respectively.

Katie Stamp led the way for Boardman with 15, while Raegan Burkey had 10 tallies.

The Lady Irish return to the floor Monday to battle SVC opponent, Youngstown East at 7pm.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

 

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.

GRISDALE LEADS POLAND PAST JEFFERSON

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The Poland Lady Bulldogs kept on rolling Thursday night with a 42-24 victory over Jefferson.

Poland started in a hole trailing Jefferson 16-11 after one quarter, but their defense locked down after that only allowing eight points the rest of the game. That helped them cruise to a 42-24 win in Jefferson.

Jackie Grisdale shines with 22 points.

Poland returns to action Saturday as they travel to Warren Harding.

UNITED LOCAL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH CHRIS KADVAN

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HANOVERTON, OH- It’s been an adjustment in Eagle Country with a new cast of characters in place.  Coach Chris Kadvan has been building experience during games for his team in hopes that they can grow roots quickly and excel on the floor this season.  A challenging early schedule has the Eagles off to a winless beginning, but as they say, “it’s not how you start, but how you finish” that’s keeping the morale high in United.

We sat down with Coach K for his weekly check-in on YSN, and to discuss the state of the Eagles, as well as see which list Coach is on this year for Santa’s visit to the O-H!

All that and more on this week’s Coach’s Corner with Chris Kadvan!

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2019 ALL-NORTHEAST INLAND DISTRICT FOOTBALL TEAMS RELEASED

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Following Week 12, the All-Northeast Inland District Football Teams have been released for 2019.  As you’ll find in the list below, the area is well represented by a YSN Partner School standpoint.

Congratulations to all the area talent for their commitment to their craft and representing their school, family, and communities so well all season long.

 

Division Two
First Team
Linebacker Nate Leskovac Austintown Fitch
Second Team
Quarterback Devin Sherwood Austintown Fitch
Honorable Mention
Joe Perez Austintown Fitch
Christian Armstrong Austintown Fitch
Connor Miller Boardman
Terence Thomas Boardman
Division Three
First Team
Quarterback Delshawn Petrosky Chaney
Linebacker Keyshaun Davis Chaney
Linebacker David Mays Niles
Kicker Chase Sudzina Niles
Second Team
Quarterback Zack Leonard Niles
Wide Receiver Deron Gilbert Chaney
Honorable Mention
Marquan Herron Chaney
Adam McGinnish Niles
Division Four
First Team
Quarterback Aiden Hall Struthers
Running Back Zyere Rodgers Cardinal Mooney
Running Back Zach Ellis Poland
Wide Receiver Nicholas Malito Girard
Wide Receiver Niko Walter Salem
Wide Receiver Matthew Reardon Ursuline
Offensive Lineman Kerri Hewlett Cardinal Mooney
Offensive Lineman Haeden Gump Girard
Offensive Lineman Mike Voitus Poland
Offensive Lineman Alex Feliciano Poland
Defensive Lineman Reese Best Hubbard
Defensive Lineman Brandan Serrano Struthers
Linebacker Cade Campolito Salem
Defensive Back Morgan Clardy Girard
Defensive Back Trenton Hill Ursuline
Kicker Mikey Kushner Poland
Punter Brendon Kilpatrick Lakeview
Honorable Mention
Michael Pastella Cardinal Mooney
Connor Moore Girard
Jimmy Jones Girard
Joe Bednarik Hubbard
Cam Resatar Hubbard
Alex Goodrick Hubbard
Tommy Wess Hubbard
Jake Wilms Lakeview
Joe Alessi Poland
Kared Tucker Poland
Zach Murray Salem
Jax Booth Salem
Carson Stockman Salem
Adrian Brown Struthers
Robert Tomko Struthers
Tyrese Hawkins Struthers
Dante Walker Ursuline
Division Five
First Team
Quarterback Isaac Allegretto South Range
Running Back Dylan Dominguez South Range
Wide Receiver Chris Brooks South Range
Defensive Lineman Anthony Czap South Range
Defensive Lineman Jake Gehring South Range
Second Team
Running Back Ethan Powell Crestview
Punter Trey Pancake South Range
Honorable Mention
Anthony Cusick Crestview
Wyatt Babik Crestview
Division Six
First Team
Defensive Lineman Cody Miller Columbiana
Linebacker Jakob Cross Columbiana
Second Team
Wide Receiver Chase Franken Columbiana
Running Back Tyler Lippiatt United
Linebacker Jack Carney Columbiana
Honorable Mention
Tyler Zigotti Columbiana
Hunter Zentner Columbiana
Deric Ellyson United
Division Seven
First Team
Running Back Marco Ferry Leetonia
Running Back Jesse Likens Warren JFK
Offensive Lineman Earl Hill Warren JFK
Defensive Lineman Connor Hicks Leetonia
Defensive Lineman Jaylin Turner Warren JFK
Linebacker Cameron Hollobaugh Warren JFK
Defensive Back Savonne Williamson Warren JFK
Defensive Back Darien Suggs Wellsville
Defensive Player of the Year
Cameron Hollobaugh Warren JFK
Honorable Mention
Giovanni Colette Warren JFK
Chase McCoy Lisbon
Caden Weekley Wellsville
Draven Crow Wellsville

 

CRESTVIEW VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP4 WITH ALISHA AUER)

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The Crestview Rebels are district champions! After sweeping through the entire tournament the Rebels look forward to the regional semifinals Thursday against Independence. Coach Auer was very pleased with her team’s performance in the championship game on Saturday against South Range. And now she hopes that trend continues in Barberton. 

Anthony Hartwig caught up with Coach Auer before their next game. They discuss the championship feeling, preparing for Independence, and much more. Get ready for regionals Rebel fans with Episode 4 of Coach’s Corner with Alisha Auer.

FEED ‘EM SPAGHETTI: LEETONIA CLAIMS BOWL AGAINST LISBON

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LISBON, OH- If you thought Marco Ferry was going to be content with just being one of the top rushers in Ohio, you’re sadly mistaken.

He is looking to take the rushing title and make a little history doing so.

Ferry led his Bears past Leetonia on Friday’s Spaghetti Bowl against Lisbon by the final score of 48-27.  Marco marched for 330 yards and visited the paint on 6 (yes, six) different times on the evening on 34 carries.  Lisbon wasn’t going to wave the white flag, though, as RJ Schreffler had a night as well-rushing 19 times for 96 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Dylan Lennon went 3/6 through the air for 26 yards and a touchdown, while on the Blue Devil side, Schreffler went 4-for-12 with 71 yards and a score as well.

Leetonia improves to 4-3, while Lisbon drops to 1-6 on the year.

 

THE ZACH ATTACK

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Opposing offenses this year certainly know the name Zach Murray, as he is part of a phenomenal Quaker defense that has held all three of their opponents below 15 points this year. The senior defensive end reeks havoc wherever he lines up, but he’s also been making his presence felt on the offensive side of the ball as well.

In this addition of Player Profile on YSN, Zach Murray lets us know which side of the ball he prefers and who are his biggest role models. Offensive lines and linebackers, you’ve been warned.

Beware THE ZACH ATTACK.