RISE IN THE EAST, EP SWEEPS LADY BEARS

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- You know it’s tournament time when teams start locking in their focus, and for East Palestine- they tuned up the band on Tuesday in a 25-16, 25-8, 25-5 fashion over the East Golden Bears.

Leading the way for EP was Junior, Emily Berger with 17 points, 15 kills, 3 aces, and 3 digs.  Morgan Cheurco had 30 assists, 2 points, and 4 digs while Jade McBride had 11 points, 3 digs, and an ace.  Sophomore standout Paige Snyder had 6 points, 4 aces and 11 kills for the Lady Bulldogs.

East Palestine now improves to 14-7 (9-3) and the Bulldogs will now turn their attention to another Youngstown City School when Chaney comes to town on Thursday for EP’s Senior Night.