HERALDS CELEBRATE SENIOR NIGHT WITH WIN AND MILESTONE

 

Ashtabula, OH — In a game filled with milestones and emotional moments, the Saint John Heralds (10-8) secured a hard-fought 60-56 victory over the Windham Bombers (10-9) on February 7, 2025. The night was memorable for more than just the final score as the Heralds celebrated senior night and witnessed senior star Dyln Newsome etch his name in school history.

Newsome capped off his impressive performance by scoring his 1,000th career point on a clutch fourth-quarter three-pointer. The crowd erupted in a standing ovation as his parents came down from the stands to embrace him, creating a special moment that will be remembered by the Saint John community for years to come.

The Heralds honored their senior athletes from the 2024-2025 winter season in a pregame ceremony, recognizing the contributions of Dyln Newsome, Vin Narducci, Aaron Wychock, and Grayson Petros boys basketball along with Isabelle Stern and Chloe DeJesus for girls basketball and Addy Clough, Chrissy Biggins, Hannah Kile, Kate Kovacs, Molly Fortune, and Gianna Torres for Cheerleading.

Saint John came out strong, building an early 14-10 lead in the first quarter. The Bombers responded with 17 points in the second to cut the Heralds’ halftime advantage to just 30-27. Windham continued to battle, outscoring Saint John 17-14 in the third quarter to tie the game at 44 heading into the fourth.

However, the Heralds displayed resilience down the stretch. With clutch scoring from the Newsome brothers and steady contributions from their seniors, Saint John outscored Windham 16-12 in the final frame to seal the victory.

Scoring Breakdown:

• Saint John Heralds:
  • Dyln Newsome: 27 points
  • Chase Newsome: 12 points
  • Vin Narducci: 11 points
  • Aaron Wychock: 6 points
  • Grayson Petros: 4 points
• Windham Bombers:
  • Bruton: 21 points
  • McCune: 11 points
  • Hopper: 11 points
  • Kolaczek: 6 points
  • Petrich: 4 points
  • Smith: 2 points
  • Ramsey: 1 point

Saint John will look to keep the momentum going on February 11 when they travel to face the Lordstown Red Devils. Windham will aim to bounce back at home against St. Thomas Aquinas on February 10.