In an exhilarating volleyball showdown, Springfield emerged victorious in a thrilling five-set match against Brookfield, with scores of 25-18, 23-25, 23-25, 28-26, and 17-15. The intensity of the game kept fans on the edge of their seats, and both teams exhibited exceptional skill and determination.
Springfield showcased a balanced attack, with several key players making significant contributions. Baelyn Brungard was a standout, tallying 18 kills, 16 digs, and 20 service points, demonstrating her versatility on both offense and defense. Jameka Brungard provided crucial support with 15 kills and 11 digs, while Mariah Jones added 11 kills and 15 digs to the team’s effort. Cali Matey contributed with 12 digs, Ana Tuscano showcased her serving skills with seven aces, and Karigan Mullen orchestrated the offense with an impressive 44 assists.
On the Brookfield side, the team displayed remarkable defensive efforts. Cailey Wellman led the team in digs with 12, followed closely by Leah Wlodarski with 9 and Alexia Baker with 8. Rylie Burdge contributed with 15 assists, facilitating the team’s offensive plays. In terms of blocks and kills, Wellman and Marae Craig made their presence known, recording 5 blocks and 13 kills, respectively. Sarah Lindholm added 6 kills and 4 aces, while Leah Wlodarski and MaRae Craig chipped in with multiple aces and kills.
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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Columbiana’s volleyball team continued their unbeaten streak with an impressive road victory against Ursuline, sweeping the match with scores of 25-18, 25-16, and 25-20. The players displayed their skill and determination, securing another win for their team.
Ellie Jackson was a standout performer in this match, achieving a remarkable triple-double with 11 kills, 11 digs, and 10 assists. Her versatile contributions played a pivotal role in Columbiana’s success on the court.
Danica Halas added 6 kills and 3 digs to bolster the team’s offensive efforts, while Ava Heinrich showcased her defensive prowess with 16 digs and 5 aces.
Cameron Perkins had an outstanding double-double performance, contributing 15 assists, 11 digs, and 4 kills. Her ability to set up plays and contribute defensively made a significant impact on the game.
With this impressive victory, Columbiana remains undefeated and looks ahead to their next challenge as they host East Palestine on Tuesday, returning to EOAC play with confidence and momentum.
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YOUNGSTOWN OH- The Mooney Volleyball team showcased their resilience and determination in a hard-fought match against Lowellville, securing a well-deserved 3-0 victory. The scores tell the story of intense battles on the court, with sets ending 27-25, 25-18, and 25-20 in favor of Mooney.
Several key players made significant contributions to Mooney’s success. Brinkley Bair led the team with an impressive 13 kills and added 5 digs to her stellar performance. Jaida Lane matched Bair’s 13 kills and made an impact with 2 aces.
Natalie Blasko orchestrated the team’s plays effectively, tallying 35 assists and contributing 11 digs on the defensive end. Amarra Anderson showcased her prowess at the net with 7 kills and 4 crucial blocks.
Defensively, Maria Pecchia played a vital role, recording an impressive 21 digs and adding 3 aces. Katie Frommelt also contributed to the defensive effort with 21 digs and 2 aces, helping the team maintain control of the match.
Campbell High School rekindled an old-school rivalry on the volleyball court and emerged victorious over Struthers in a thrilling four-set match. The final scores were 19-25, 25-16, 25-18, and 26-24, showcasing the intensity of the competition.
Both teams displayed their skills and determination throughout the match, making it an exciting contest for the fans. Campbell’s Angeliz Diaz and Elysia Rudolphi each contributed two aces, while the team’s offensive prowess was highlighted by Kendall Brunn’s 11 kills, Cyra Cross’s 10 kills, and Angeliz Diaz’s 7 kills.
MiLeena Williams led the blocking efforts with 6 blocks, followed by Kendall Brunn with 4 blocks and Carla Ramirez Ortiz with 3 blocks. Defensively, the team showcased their digging skills with Angeliz Diaz leading the way with 22 digs, closely followed by Cyra Cross with 20, Carla Ramirez Ortiz with 18, and Abigail Broz with 10.
Carla Ramirez Ortiz orchestrated the team’s plays effectively, providing 28 assists to her teammates, which played a crucial role in securing the victory for Campbell.
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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview’s volleyball team had reason to celebrate as they hosted McDonald in a thrilling match, coinciding with a couple of birthdays. This highly competitive contest lived up to the hype, and Crestview showcased why they’re considered a formidable team, sweeping McDonald 25-17, 25-10, 25-15.
The Crestview players delivered standout performances that fueled their victory. Grace Auer was the star of the show, achieving an impressive triple-double with 18 kills, 18 assists, and 20 digs. Abbey Emch also made her presence felt with 14 kills, 5 blocks, and 3 aces, adding significant points for Crestview.
Lainy Auer contributed her skills with 18 assists, 6 kills, and 6 digs, while Katie Lissi displayed her prowess with 6 digs, 2 aces, and 2 kills.
McDonald put up a strong fight, with Gianna Costantino recording 10 kills and Julianna Krumpak adding 8 kills to their unofficial stats. Grace Bundy contributed 5 kills and 2 blocks, displaying the team’s determination.
With this victory, Crestview remains undefeated and looks ahead to their next challenge as they host Brookfield on Tuesday. Meanwhile, McDonald will hit the road for their upcoming match against Waterloo, eager to bounce back after this competitive showdown.
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AUSTINTOWN OH- As the midway point of the volleyball season has come to pass, multiple teams are gearing up for a lengthy upcoming tournament run. Both The Austintown-Fitch Falcons and The Girard Indians are in that boat and both set a collision course with each other on Monday evening. Both squads came in with 11 wins on the season and both were ranked in the top 10 for the YSN Power 25! Fitch was ranked 3rd while Girard was 9th to start the last week of September; meaning that the matchup was the meeting of two premier programs. In last season’s edition of this matchup, The Indians took the match in straight sets rather convincingly, setting up plenty of intrigue for this year’s battle!
Both teams alternated scores to start the opening set as they got a feel for one another’s team setup. With all the premier talent going back-and-forth, it was Rylie Simons who started the rally behind the service line for Fitch, propelling The Falcons to the 25-13 opening set win! Applying the pressure to Girard, now down 1-0 in the match, The Indians battled back behind the play of Bree Latell and Nicolette Cochran in set two. Despite a late rally by Austintown, Girard claimed the set in a close 25-23 win.
With the set count even at one apiece, it turned the match to a best of three with the advantage on the line in the third set. The Falcons, once again, rallied behind Rylie Simons at the service line. Emphatically taking the third set 25-10 to regain the advantage. However, Girard responded in the perfect way, by grabbing, holding and maintaining a lead for the majority of set four. Fitch fought, but Girard was too much as The Indians forced set five by winning set four 25-18.
In a critical fifth set with the match hanging in the balance, both teams were exchanging points with Girard playing from in front, alternating between a 1 and 2 point lead. In the middle of the set, The Falcons, Rylie Simons would break the programs all-time record in assists, previously held by Emma Bartlett at 1425. Fitch would rally from this moment to take a late lead and run with it all the way to win set five 15-12 and the match 3-2!
Rylie Simons would finish with 48 assists, finishing with 1432 in her career so far, thus overtaking the pre-rally assist record previously held by Stacie Mang at 1431 as Mang was the referee in the match, bringing the special moment full-circle. Simons would also notch the double-double with 13 digs and chipping in an impressive, team leading, 8 aces behind the service line! Jordan Smith also recorded the double-double for Fitch in kills (22) and digs (13). Afton Roby also had double digit kills (13) in the evening while hitting .550 and grabbing 3 aces. Morgan Roby was “Ms.Utility” as she was the makeshift libero for the night, leading the team with 24 digs.
Girard’s Bree Latell led the match in kills with 31 and 14 digs in the double-double performance. Nico Cochran also had the kills (12) and digs (10) double-double. Bailey Walters led The Indians in assists with 42 while also recording a block and an ace on the night.
Fitch (12-3) now stays in non-conference action with a road matchup against The Cardinal Mooney Cardinals (7-9) on Tuesday, September 26th. On the other hand, Girard (11-3) will jump back into Northeast 8 (NE8) conference action, also on Tuesday, against the red-hot Raiders of South Range (10-4) who are winners of seven straight!
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LIBERTY OH- In an early morning varsity-only matchup, LaBrae and Liberty clashed in a rescheduled game due to a previous power outage. Both teams faced the challenge of adjusting to the unusual timing, but it was LaBrae that rose to the occasion, securing a convincing sweep with scores of 25-8, 25-20, and 25-7.
LaBrae’s performance was marked by standout contributions across the board. Rylee McDonough played a pivotal role, recording a double-double with 10 kills and 13 assists. Her versatility and ability to impact both the offensive and setting aspects of the game were instrumental in her team’s success. Additionally, McDonough chipped in with 3 digs, showcasing her defensive skills.
Taylor Burns showcased her prowess at the net with 8 kills, contributing to LaBrae’s powerful offensive display. Ella Kuszmaul added to the offensive firepower with 5 kills of her own.
On the defensive end, Khloe Sanderson displayed her prowess with 10 digs and 4 aces, making her presence felt both in the back row and at the service line. Shelby Bragg contributed significantly, tallying 14 assists, 7 aces, and 5 digs, orchestrating the team’s offense while also providing solid defensive support.
Liberty’s Lexi Muck put up a valiant effort with 6 kills, but LaBrae’s dominant performance proved too much for their opponents to handle.
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CANFIELD OH- In the sport of volleyball, versatility is a prized attribute, and senior standout Madie Mook of the South Range Raiders embodies this quality like no other. Over the course of her career, she has seamlessly transitioned between various roles on the team, from a dependable defender in the back row to a formidable right-side hitter. This year, she’s shining as a premier threat from the outside, showcasing her adaptability and commitment to being a true team player.
Madie’s dedication and hard work are paying off in the 2023 season, as she enjoys the best statistical performance of her high school career. Through 14 games, she has already amassed an impressive 99 kills, just 8 short of her career-high for a single season (107 kills achieved last season). Her ability to contribute significantly to her team’s offensive firepower is a testament to her growth and development as a player.
However, it’s not just her attacking prowess that sets Madie apart; her serving game is equally lethal. Over the course of her career, she has tallied an impressive 112 aces and counting. Raiders’ head coach TJ Irons has dubbed her the team’s most aggressive server, high praise in a squad full of players who thrive on taking calculated chances from the service line. Her ability to keep opponents off balance with her powerful serves adds an invaluable dimension to the Raiders’ game.
As Madie continues to shine individually, her primary focus remains on elevating her team’s performance. She is part of a senior class determined to put South Range volleyball back on the map. Currently boasting a record of 10-4 on the year, they are hungry for success and are just four wins away from surpassing last season’s total of 13 victories.
Madie Mook is a player with clear aspirations beyond high school, and her commitment to achieving her goals is unwavering. Her relentless work ethic and determination inspire her teammates, who share her attitude of resilience and perseverance. As South Range’s volleyball program looks to reach new heights, they have in Madie Mook a leader and role model who sets the standard for excellence, both on and off the court. Her journey is far from over, and there’s no doubt that her future endeavors will be marked by the same level of dedication and success that she has demonstrated throughout her high school career.
Mook sits down with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to talk about her final season at South Range. They talk about the senior class she’s a part of, her goals after high school, and much more. Check out the latest South Range Volleyball Player Profile only on YSN!
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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Springfield’s volleyball team put on an impressive display of dominance as they swiftly swept Sebring, showcasing their skill and teamwork on the court. The final scores of 25-6, 25-18, and 25-15 highlighted Springfield’s ability to control the match.
Key players for Springfield delivered standout performances, contributing significantly to their team’s commanding victory. Baelyn Brungard was a force to be reckoned with, tallying 11 kills and 14 digs, achieving a valuable double-double. Her ability to score points and contribute defensively was pivotal in Springfield’s success. Brungard also showcased her prowess from the service line with four aces.
Jameka Brungard made her presence felt at the net, recording an impressive 13 kills while also contributing three blocks and three aces. Her all-around excellence added depth to Springfield’s offensive and defensive capabilities.
Karigan Mullen orchestrated the team’s offense with precision, amassing 25 assists to set up her teammates effectively. Her playmaking ability was complemented by her three aces, further underscoring her impact on the game.
Springfield’s ability to dominate all facets of the match was evident in this sweep. Their consistency, teamwork, and execution allowed them to secure a convincing win.
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ALLIANCE OH- West Branch continued their successful campaign in conference play with a decisive sweep of Alliance, demonstrating their prowess on the volleyball court. The final scores of 25-15, 25-21, and 25-15 highlighted West Branch’s control of the match.
Several key players for West Branch delivered notable performances, contributing significantly to their team’s victory. Isabel Martig orchestrated the team’s offense with precision, tallying 13 assists and adding 12 points. Her role as a playmaker and her ability to set up her teammates effectively were instrumental in West Branch’s offensive execution.
Ragan Greeneisen was a defensive standout for the Warriors, recording an impressive 14 digs while also contributing eight points. Her tenacity and ability to dig out opponent’s attacks played a vital role in maintaining control of the backcourt. Mikalyn Fitts showcased her scoring prowess with 8 kills, emphasizing her importance in the team’s offensive efforts.
Carter Shepherd and Olivia Showalter both made significant contributions to West Branch’s offensive firepower with six kills apiece. Their ability to put the ball away at the net added to the team’s scoring capabilities. Kendyll Kaley was a force at the net, recording 5 solo blocks, further solidifying West Branch’s presence at the net.
With this sweep, West Branch showcased their cohesion as a team and their ability to dominate conference foes. Their consistency, teamwork, and execution were key factors in securing the victory.
Looking ahead, West Branch will continue their campaign as they prepare for their next game on Tuesday against Carrollton. Their impressive performance in this match will undoubtedly serve as a source of confidence and motivation as they pursue further success in conference play and beyond.
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