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EAGLES STAY READY; LOCK DOWN LEETONIA
LIBERTY, OH- Valley Christian dominated under the lights at Liberty High School on Saturday night, rolling past Leetonia 46-6 to improve to 3-1 on the season. It was all Eagles from the start, with Ja’Sean Lindsey leading the charge on the ground and Deion Miller connecting on some big plays through the air.
Lindsey got things started with a 19-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, putting Valley on the board. A few minutes later, Miller hit Ahmire Dixon for a 25-yard touchdown strike, and after Jackson Bragg added the extra point, the Eagles were up 13-0.
The second quarter was more of the same, as Miller found Jerell Miles for a 65-yard bomb to make it 19-0. Lindsey wasn’t done, breaking loose for two more long TD runs—one from 50 yards and another from 30—stretching the lead to 33-0.
Alfred Cower capped off the dominant performance with a score after his own massive interception return, which set up the easy punch-in TD, making it 40-0. Leetonia managed to get on the board late in the game when Carson Brock connected with Ethan Mathia for a 6-yard TD pass, but it was too little, too late.
Lindsey capped off his night with a 65-yard touchdown run to bring his tally to four scores on 12 carries, racking up an eye-popping 262 yards. Miller was sharp as well, going 7 of 10 for 142 yards and two touchdowns.
For Leetonia, Carson Brock fought hard, completing 13 of 21 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to slow down the Eagles.
Valley Christian now shifts focus to a big matchup against East Palestine next Friday, with both teams vying for the top spot in the EOAC. Meanwhile, Leetonia, still searching for their first win, will look to regroup and get back on track hosting Wellsville.
FALCONS DEFENSE HOLDS STRONG
By Ty Bartell
PAINESVILLE, OH — The Austintown Fitch Falcons improved to 4-0 with a dominant defensive performance, defeating the Painesville Riverside Beavers 17-3 at Riverside Stadium.
The Falcons opened the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run by Davanzo Tate III midway through the first quarter, followed by a successful PAT from Anthony Ruggles. Painesville Riverside responded late in the quarter with a 38-yard field goal by Leo D’Astolfo, narrowing the gap to 7-3.
The game remained a defensive battle through the second quarter, with neither team able to put up points. In the third quarter, Austintown Fitch extended their lead when Deon’Dray Richard ran for a 7-yard touchdown, capping a 65-yard drive. Ruggles’ extra point pushed the score to 14-3.
Austintown’s defense held Painesville Riverside scoreless for the remainder of the game, stifling their offense with five sacks and forcing two turnovers. Ruggles added a 44-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to seal the Falcons’ victory.
The Falcons outgained Painesville Riverside with 234 total yards compared to the Beavers’ 193. Painesville Riverside struggled to establish their rushing attack, netting just 78 yards on the ground. Despite 113 rushing yards from Kyndall McCaleb, the Beavers were unable to break through Austintown’s stout defensive front.
Austintown Fitch’s balanced offensive approach saw Richard rush for 57 yards and a touchdown, while Tate added 21 yards on the ground. Tate also threw for 99 yards, completing 13 of 20 passes. Brady Evans led the receiving corps with eight receptions for 49 yards.
With the win, Austintown Fitch remains undefeated at 4-0, while Painesville Riverside falls to 1-3. The Falcons will look to continue their winning streak as they head into the heart of their schedule with their next game, in Akron, against The Buchtel Griffins (1-2) on Saturday, September 21st with a 1 p.m. kickoff
WEST BRANCH WIN STREAK MOVES TO SEVEN
BELOIT OH- West Branch wasn’t deterred by the early morning start time on Saturday. As they welcomed in a powerful Mineral Ridge team, the Warriors focus locked in on their seventh win in a row. They were able to sweep the Rams and get home for a late lunch. (25-14 25-17 25-14)
One of the keys to West Branch’s win was their presence at the net. Audrey Ring was a nightmare blocking 11. Kendyll Kaley had 6 blocks to add on to the team total. In the kills category Ring notched 10 to complete a double double. Ring also contributed 7 digs to the cause. Kendelle Hoopes finished the game with 9 kills, 8 digs, 3 aces, and 3 blocks. Abigail Janosik had her say in the offense with 7 kills. Ragan Greeneisen led the back row with 13 digs on the day. Josie Milliken finished her day with a double double setting up 13 assists and 11 digs. Isabel Martig also set up 13 assists.
For Mineral Ridge Ava Hulett led the way with 12 kills, and 9 digs. Sullivan Sandy collected 19 assists on the day. Tomlyn Sandy led the defense with 11 digs. Maddie Gerberry also played well in the back row with 10 digs. She had 3 kills on the day as well.
West Branch has a big EBC matchup on the horizon. The Warriors will welcome in Marlington on Tuesday. Mineral Ridge will try to regroup Monday at Austintown Fitch.
| Date | Sport | Opponent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09-13-2024 | Football | vs Hopewell |  |
| 04-25-2024 | Baseball | @ Mohawk | |
| 02-12-2024 | Girl's Basketball | vs Pine-Richland | |
| 02-09-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs North Catholic | |
| 01-30-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs Blackhawk | |
| 01-29-2024 | Girl's Basketball | vs Quaker Valley | |
| 01-23-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs Hopewell | |
| 01-13-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs Mohawk | |
| 01-12-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs Ambridge | |
| 01-08-2024 | Girl's Basketball | vs Central Valley | |
| 01-02-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs Central Valley | |
| 01-02-2024 | Girl's Basketball | vs Canon-McMillon | |
| 12-19-2023 | Girl's Basketball | vs Hopewell | |
| 12-16-2023 | Boy's Basketball | vs West Carrollton | |
| 12-13-2023 | Boy's Basketball | vs South Fayette | |
| 12-13-2023 | Girl's Basketball | @ Mohawk | |