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2024 ALL YSN FOOTBALL TEAM ANNOUNCED

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Each year, YSN honors the student-athletes that we felt made the greatest impact on their teams throughout the football season.  This year was no different than others with each school rich with talent on both sides of the football, many deserved to have their names in lights.

We strived to provide a comprehensive list based on suggestions by fans, announcers, coaches, and an executive team at YSN.  The list takes into consideration the amount of wins during a season, and the team (in most cases) received that number of honorees.  If a team went undefeated in the regular season, they were granted an additional player of representation.

Players of the Year are based on statistics compiled, as well as character and leadership traits witnessed throughout the year.  While we understand there are champions in every community, our internal point system takes into account several factors, and then the winners are discussed and voted on by the YSN Executive Team.

Congratulations to all of the players listed in 2024, you’ve done a remarkable job of representing your community, your team, and your families.

2024 ALL-YSN FOOTBALL TEAM

Ashtabula St. John
– Ryan Williams
– Will Anderson
– Grayson Petros

Austintown-Fitch
– Rocco Diflorio
– Deon’Dray Richard
– Demarr Rogers
– Marky Fitzgerald
– Dylan Krohn
– Trenton Ciccarelli
– Booker Newberry

Beaver
– Amari Jackson
– Qualan Cain
– Brady Mayo
– Travis Cleear
– Ty Cosky
– Isaac Sessie
– Drey Hall
– Gabe Lutton

Beaver Local
– Taylor Johnston
– Brock Severs
– Kane Curran
– Carson Temple

Boardman
– Zach Haus
– Marcus Rutledge
– Vince Butto
– Ryan Smith
– Keith Smith Jr
– Vince Atwood III

Brookfield
– Rico Smith
– Christian Davis
– Josh Rankin

Campbell Memorial
– Demetrius Lambert Jr
– Mihali Koullias
– Kevin Timlin

Canfield
– Angelo DeLucia
– Enzo Cocca
– Sean Bolling
– MJ Pompoco

Cardinal Mooney
– Carlos Gomez
– Rocco Zabel
– Vince Gentile

Champion
– Michael Sanders

Chaney
– Matt Jones
– Allen Hill Jr
– Allex Hill

Columbiana
– Spencer Pruitt
– Liam Surgenovic
– Devin Brode

Conneaut
– Ryan Turner
– Josh Sabo

Crestview
– Max Hawkins
– Jake Noling
– Jameson English
– Mikey Proctor
– Ethan Kane
– Caidyn McElHaney
– Kyle Booth
– Wyatt Hart

East (Youngstown)
– Daryan Brownlee
– Keylin Warren
– Dyonn Perry
– Tyris Davis
– Drelyn Tubbs
– Derrick Hayes

East Liverpool
– De’Shawn Kirby
– Blake Adkins
– Quinton Conrad
– Gavin Wright
– Dre’Keim Abercrombie
– Michael Harty

East Palestine
– Owen Jurjavcic
– RJ May
– Kyler Bourne
– Peyton Rutledge
– Zach Schnelle
– Anthony Lehman

Edgewood
– JJ Dufour

Garrettsville Garfield
– Jack Neikirk
– David Bates
– Brandyn Bogucki
– Harper Troyer
– Ryder Cain
– Logan Sell
– Ivan Trent
– Colin McGranahan
– Aidan Hill

Girard
– Josiah Hunter
– Dom Tallone
-Nick Rafferty
– Mykel Collier-Dixon
– Andrew Whitfield
– Allen Hess-Cardona

Grand Valley
– Andrew Soltis

Howland
– Davae Honzu Jr

Hubbard
– Braydon Songer
– Gabe Hamrock
– Geno Leshnack
– Mathew Chaney
– Michael Hazimihalis

Jackson-Milton
– Keegan White
– Vincent Fay

Jefferson
– Kaige Boczar
– Matthew Webster
– Michael Riffle

LaBrae
– Easton Armstrong
– Kenny Yoho
– Owen Boone
– Treyton Derry
– Eric Reibold
– Ethan Magoulick
– Dillon Bate

Lakeside
– Devan Miller
– Tierre Anderson
– Jay Anthony Williams
– Omar Ambriz

Lakeview
– Gunner Derr
– Hayden Newton
– Landon Hall
– Thomas Easton
– Leo Parise

Leetonia
– Carson Beck

Liberty
– Dawaun Moody
– Luch Dinardo
– Juju Ferrell
– Chamir Franklin
– Brady Morgan

Lisbon
– Ashton Hinchliffe
– Grant Minor
– Colt Tullis

Lowellville
– Ricky Wilrich
– Geno Perry
– Josh Pazel
– Anthony Vrabel
– Nick Donatelli
– AJ Boehlke

McDonald
– Kyle Puckett
– Drew Zajack
– Casey Miller
– Gionni Carkido
– James Hipple
– Tobias Domitrovich
– Jordy Perry

Mohawk
– Bobby Fadden
– Blake Logan
– Sam List
– Jack Chapman
– Connor Hart
– Dakota Crawford

Mineral Ridge
– Jacob Russell
– Jonathan Rozzi
– Brady Balestrino
– Owen Shingledecker

Newton Falls
– Gage Phares

Niles
– Avon Fryer

Orange
– Russell Tye
– Jonah Frey
– Ely Robinson
– Avery Goldan
– Cole Schriebman
– Branden Wang
– Jacob Decipeda

Perry
– Walter Moses
– Luke Sivon
– Trent Taylor
– Owen Mckoon
– Armani Chiappone

Poland
– Jas Stefancin
– Vito Komara
– Oliver McCully
– Tyler Canfield
– Yianni Hazimihalis
– Chase Jones
– Pano Xipolitas
– Josh Macejko
– David Xipolitas

Pymatuning Valley
– Ryan Croston
– Ty Vickery
– Jaren Nowakowski
– Jayce Fulkman
– Luke Giddings
– Jon Finello
– Matthew Adkins
– Sean Croston
– Elliot Jones

Salem
– Cleetis Monroy
– David Manges
– Brandon Kana

South Range
– Tristan Toy
– Luke Starkey
– Gaven Nagy
– Aidan Dominguez
– Troy Combs
– Nate Lewis
– Heath Crouse
– Patrick Lally
– Dylan Smesko
– Andrew Brian
– Michael Chadbourne

Southern
– Timy Potts
– Braxton Sloan
– Richie Sloan
– Landen Heffner
– Noah Chase
– Brady Brown

Springfield
– Dante Gentile
– Wyatt Kuboff
– Thomas Sheely
– Kaesen Kosek
– Carson Cunningham
– Aiden Appel
– Joey Centofanti

Struthers
– Devin Braham
– Jason Dukes
– Tyler Cole
– Robert Carcelli
– Aiden Russell
– Adin Nicholas
– Anthony Pastella
– Blayne Kuehn

United
– Parker Newburn
– Kollyn Wells
– Zac Figley
– Trent Ellison
– Logan Wood
– M’Kyan Haynes
– Sydney Casto
– Brayden Schwartz
– Mason Laibe

Ursuline
– DC Ferrell
– Joe Balog
– Devonte Taylor
– AJ Snyder
– Drake Campbell
– John Frangos
– Jy’Quise Liason
– Tairan Davis
– Da’Shaun Will

Valley Christian
– Ja’Sean Lindsey
– Ahmire Dixon
– Deion Miller
– Alfred Coward
– Jackson Bragg
– Jerrell Miles
– Jymier Burrage

Warren JFK
– Fred Bolchalk
– Steven Thomas
– Noah Elser
– Ian Odille
– Michael Bartoe
– Marcus Komora
– Lamarcus Provitt
– Ethan Laslo

Waterloo
– Landon McClain
– Kade Thomas
– Matthew Ralston
– Brady Hakes

Wellsville
– Terrell Watkins

West Branch
– Jeremiah Thomas
– Boston Mulinix
– Joey Jackson
– Anthony Perry
– Gavin Gregory
– Cooper Anderson
– Jack Flickinger
– Cam Summers
– Garin Harlan
– Clayton Day
– Cohen Campbell

Western Reserve
– Jack Darney
– Dom Ricciardi
– Chris Pater
– Nate Hemberger
– Dylan Krut
– Alec Abrams
– Isaac Burnett
– Nate Alexander
– Andriy Chuta Suy

Windham
– Carlos Bruton
– Jack Eye
– Brandon Petrich
– Omar Duran
– Dylan McCune
– Matt Kolaczek
– Nick Hopper
– Jayquon Smith

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Awards
– MVP DC Ferrell (Ursuline), Jeremiah Thomas (West Branch)
– Kicker of the Year: Anthony Ruggles (Austintown-Fitch)
– Offensive Player of the Year: Ja’Sean Lindsey (Valley Christian), Devin Braham (Struthers)
– Defensive Player of the Year: Nate Hemberger (Western Reserve), Luke Starkey (South Range)
– Freshman of the Year: Michael Xipolitas (Poland)
– Coach of the Year: DJ Ogilvie (United)
– Team of the Year: Orange

TOY’S TIME

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CANFIELD, OH-– Celebrating his 18th birthday in style, South Range High School’s star quarterback, Tristan Toy, took the hot seat on YSN’s latest podcast episode. Hosted by DJ Yokley, the show provided listeners with an intimate glimpse into the life of the senior athlete, both on and off the field.

Opening the episode with a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday”, the podcast set a festive tone that highlighted Toy’s significance to the South Range community. DJ Yokley commended Toy’s journey from a shy, young player to a confident leader who is now one of the most popular figures among the Raider fans.

“It’s amazing. I feel like every time I’m on the mic, I represent what it means to be a part of such a great program,” Toy remarked, reflecting on his role and the responsibilities that come with being QB one.

Throughout the conversation, Toy shared his love for the program and community, emphasizing the joy of inspiring younger fans. “The kids always look up to all of us because we’re like superheroes to them,” Toy said, adding that the support and adulation he receives are incredibly fulfilling.

Toy also relived special moments, including a memorable school trip to Italy. “Swimming in a very blue ocean, and experiencing a different culture was fantastic,” he said, appreciating both the travel and his teammates’ antics during the trip.

When asked about handling the pressure that accompanies being a senior quarterback, Toy remained candid. “I just try to be myself… Make everybody else laugh, just have a good time,” he noted, revealing a relaxed approach despite the immense expectations.

Toy’s maturity shone through as he spoke about his sources of inspiration and wisdom. His unwavering reliance on his family and coaches, combined with his focus on practice and preparation, underscores the strong foundation that supports his athletic endeavors.

In a lighter segment, Toy discussed fair food preferences with a humorous twist, revealing a penchant for sugary delights like funnel cakes and deep-fried Oreos, and a surprising indifference to condiments on his fries.

Towards the end, Toy shared heartfelt sentiments about his family’s influence. “They mean everything to me,” he said, highlighting the vital role they play in his life.

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ONE LAST STOP ON THE “REVENGE TOUR” FOR CANFIELD

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AKRON, OH- Malena Toth was incredible on the state’s second biggest stage, striking out 13 batters as the Canfield Cardinals cruised past Kenton Ridge Cougars 3-0 on Friday afternoon. Toth gave up just one hit and didn’t allow a run over seven innings, with no walks.

Both teams had solid pitching, but Canfield’s staff was untouchable with 13 Ks, while Kenton Ridge managed four.

The Cardinals got on the board in the second when Caylee Ortiz smashed a solo homer to center. Ortiz, hitting from the eighth spot, led the way with two RBIs, going 2-for-3. Marina Koenig and Jenna Triveri also chipped in with two hits each.

Kyanne Tyson started for Kenton Ridge, giving up eight hits and three runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking three. Chloe Glass had the lone hit for the Cougars.

Canfield’s defense was flawless, with Leah Figueroa leading with 13 chances in the field.

Next up, Canfield heads to the state championship game, aiming to finish their “Revenge Tour” with a gold trophy.  The Lady Cards will play Bryan or Logan Elm at 3:30 on Saturday afternoon.

THE UNDERDOGS ARE ON THEIR WAY!

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AKRON, OH- There may never have been an underdog with more bite than the South Range Lady Raider Softball team, and after Thursday night’s contest, they’re hoping the doubters kept receipts in an 11-4 triumph over South Webster in the OHSAA State Semi-Finals.

South Range jumped on the board early, with Giada Pauline’s RBI single in the first. They extended their lead in the third after an error and an Ashley Rupert single brought in runs.

South Webster tied it up in the bottom of the third with Jaiden White’s single and Bella Claxon’s double. But South Range turned it around in the fifth, exploding for five runs on six hits. Pauline’s two-run single was the highlight of the inning.

Jayli Wilt took the win for South Range, allowing seven hits and four runs over seven innings, with six strikeouts and two walks. White took the loss for South Webster, pitching all seven innings and giving up 11 runs on 19 hits, striking out four and walking none.

Keira Brogan went 3-for-5,  Brogan doubled in the first and seventh innings and singled in the fifth to set the tone for the Raiders.

South Range’s offense was on fire with 19 hits. Brogan, Pauline, and Rupert each had three hits. Pauline was especially clutch, going 3-for-4 with four RBIs. Anna Aey, Solena DeJesus, and Heidi Bartels also had multiple hits.

For South Webster, Bella Claxon drove in three runs, going 2-for-3 in the game.

South Range’s dominant performance at the plate and solid pitching secured their victory, clinching their spot in the Division III Title game at 12:45 Saturday against Liberty Union.

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ATHLETIX TO PARTNER WITH YSN

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COLUMBIANA, OH- “Stream City” will have a new address in 2024.

Plans were announced yesterday between Athletix and Your Sports Network to partner together to reside on the same campus in the next 14 months.  Currently centralized in East Palestine until January 2024, YSN has made its headquarters since its first day of business in 2017 in a plaza just off the main drag in Bulldog Country.

“To be able to start any business in my hometown was a dream come true, but to draw attention, and have student-athletes, announcers, coaches, and leaders visit East Palestine over the last 5 years has been surreal,” said YSN Founder and CEO, DJ Yokley.

The Broadcast/Streaming company will funnel into the brand-new Athletix facility that boasts two top-tier structures that are equipped with the area’s best technology for athletes of all skill levels, two full-size basketball courts, an entire field of athletic turf, TopGolf Swing Suites, a batting/pitching cage, workout facilities, interactive study rooms, as well as a fully-engaged workout facility.

“This partnership is a huge win for athletes in the area with opportunities to train and compete in our state-of-the-art facilities and gain tremendous opportunities for exposure through the impressive reach of YSN,” said Athletix co-founder, Sean Wardle.  “YSN and Athletix create an amazing team that will comet together with the common goal of providing opportunities to athletes in the Mahoning Valley and beyond,” added Wardle.

With the partnership, YSN plans to add to its coverage of high school sports with leagues that occur at Athletix through live streaming, and broadcasting championship-caliber events at the facility.  “It’ll have the same look and feel as what our fans are accustomed to, but being able to focus on youth and adult leagues gives both Athletix and YSN a new demographic, and new opportunities that cannot be found anywhere else in the country.”

The Network will feature chosen tournaments and leagues to be covered via streaming, and stories/pictures for the website that will include things such as pickleball, softball, basketball, hitting leagues, golf leagues, and other sports that happen in the facility.  “The opportunities are limitless.  The growth that Columbiana has seen is remarkable, and Athletix will be a cornerstone in even more growth ahead. To be able to team up with a family cut from the same cloth, and share the same vision and goals will make both companies stronger on every front, and like always, we’ll do things ‘brick by brick’,” said Yokley.

Future plans for the partnership also include a remote studio within the facility alongside “The Home Plate” concession area, as well as a full studio and office build that will house shows such as “Audible Call” “Running Point” and “Power Hour” each weekday.  Athletes and coaches will also be interviewed at the Athletix in each respective studio space for Player Profiles and Coach’s Corners.