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POWELL, REBELS SPOT THE LEOPARDS A LOSS

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COLUMBIANA, OH – Crestview and Liberty both came into the game tonight with 2 wins each. The Crestview backfield would find success all night with Quarterback Anthony Cusick scoring 2 touchdowns (1 pass, 1 rushing) and Running Back Ethan Powell would score 2 rushing touchdown for the Rebels and go over a 100 yards rushing in the game. They beat the Leopards 26-6 to gain 3 wins in the All American Conference: Blue Division.

Rebels would strike first after a 2-yard touchdown run by Cusick gave Crestview the early 6-0 lead. In the second quarter, Rebels would increase their lead Powell would find an opening and rush into the end zone from 75 yards to make the score 12-0. The Third-quarter was all Crestview highlighted by a 12-yard touchdown pass from Cusick to Wide Receiver William Hardenbrook to make the game 20-0 after a 2-point conversion was successful.

Rebels’ Powell would score again in the fourth quarter with a 5-yard touchdown run to give Crestview the 26 point lead. Liberty would finally get on the board after a 78 kick return from Jalen Stredrick to make the game 26-6. The Rebels lead would be too much for the Leopards. The Rebels win their first home game of the year, 26-6. Crestview (3-5) will play Champion next week. Liberty (2-6) will face Newton Falls.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Anthony Melone

FALCONS FIGHT BACK; LAST PLAY GETS AWAY

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AUSTINTOWN, OH – On a night where Erie McDowell, a perennial Pennsylvania powerhouse, was supposed to punch the clock on a business trip to the Valley, the Austintown Fitch Falcons gave them a tour of what “Grit City” is all about.

Coach Elliot’s squad trailed 31-13 in the third quarter before the Falcons clawed their way back in it and eventually took the lead with 1:20 left in the fourth quarter 35-31. But in the end, it was the Trojan offense that proved to be too much for the Falcons as they marched down the field, 65 yards, to take the go-ahead touchdown with 16 seconds remaining, 38-35. Even then, Fitch was able to muster a dramatic drive to end it, as Devin Sherwood heaved up a prayer with no time remaining from thirty yards out, on a ball that was batted around and was eventually called incomplete in the back of the end zone by the back judge, who claimed it hit the ground.

Austintown was led through the air by Devin Sherwood with 17 completions on 27 attempts for 325 yards and 5 touchdowns. Austintown was led on the ground by Devin Sherwood with 18 carries for 48 yards. Austintown’s top receivers were Nate Leskovac with 6 reception for 86 yards, Jaden Murray with 2 receptions for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns, Donnie Ellis with 2 receptions for 70 yards, and Todd Sims 3 receptions for 56 yards and 2 touchdowns. Fitch was led on defense by Nate Leskovac and Shawn Mayes with 7.5 tackles each, Chris Scott with 5.5 tackles, Christian Armstrong with 4.5 tackles, Neshawn Cochrane with 4 tackles, and Joe Perez with 3 tackles.

Fitch now begins preparation for their week nine matchup against the Boardman Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Spartans will be heading into week nine coming off a 34-19 victory over the Ursuline Irish.

 

Austintown Fitch Falcons – Box Score Report – 10_19_2019

 

CRESTVIEW FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 6) WITH PAUL CUSICK

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Week seven matched Coach Paul Cusick and the Crestview Rebels up with the Campbell Memorial Red Devils. Coach Q’s team fought hard and competed the entire game and came home with a 40-13 victory. Up next for the Rebs will be a home test as they will welcome the Leopards from Liberty to town in week eight.

The pride of YSN, D.J. Yokley, had the opportunity to sit down with Coach Q to discuss the win last week, his outlook moving forward in week eight, but also what his takeaways have been so far in this 2019 football season.

 

All that and more in this week’s episode of Crestview football coach’s corner with head coach, Paul Cusick!

 

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 7) WITH JON ELLIOT

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Coach Jon Elliot and the Austintown Fitch Falcons played host to another top tier team last Friday night, when the Hawks of Bishop Hartley came to town. Unfortunately, the Falcons fell just short, 21-14. Up next for Austintown will be another home match up against another top team as they welcome Erie McDowell to Falcon Stadium.

YSN’s general manager, Steve Leslie, caught up with Coach Elliot to discuss Falcons football and what his outlook is moving forward as the 2019 football season begins to wrap up.

 

All that and more in this week’s episode of Austintown Fitch Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Jon Elliot!

 

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BOARDMAN FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 5) WITH JOE IGNAZIO

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Week seven saw Coach Joe Ignazio and the Boardman Spartans travel up to Mollenkopf Stadium to take on the Warren G. Harding Raiders but came up just short in double overtime. Up next in week eight will be a cross town battle as the Spartans will travel up to Stambaugh Stadium to take on the Ursuline Fighting Irish.

YSN’s general manager, Steve Leslie, caught up with the head ball coach to discuss what his staff and the Spartans took from a close loss in week seven but also what they need to do to close out the 2019 football season on a high note.

All that and more in this week’s episode of Boardman football coach’s corner with Head Coach Joe Ignazio!

CRESTVIEW SHOWS URGENCY IN VICTORY OVER CAMPBELL

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CAMPBELL, OH-  The Rebels (1-5) came in coming off a loss to Brookfield 56-21. Looking to get their second win of the season. Campbell Memorial (3-3) was ready to play Crestview and get their fourth win on the season after losing to JFK 20-12.

The first quarter was all highlights for the Rebels. Crestview would score within two minutes of the game with a 48 yard run by Ethan Powell. Later on defense, they would block Campbell’s punt and turn that into a safety. The second drive, the Rebels would have Powell once again pound one in from the 8-yard line to bring it to 16-0. Towards the end of the first Rebel’s kicker, Brandon Yanssens would kick a field goal to put them up 19-0 to end the first quarter. The second quarter would go to the Red Devils as they won the quarter 13-7. As deep touchdown pass by quarterback Christian Stores to wide receiver Christian James that would give the Red Devils momentum. Later throughout the quarter, Crestview’s Brandon Yanssens would punch one in from the one-yard line to put the Rebels up 26-7. The Devils would answer back as wide receiver Malachi Bannarn would jump to the sky to reel in a touchdown pass from Stores. To bring the game and ending the half at 26-13.

The second half was not high flying as the 1st. At the start of the 3rd quarter would cut through the Red Devil’s defense running for a 60-yard touchdown. A couple drives later, Cusick would throw his second pick of the game as Campbell’s Malachi Bannarn would pick it off in the red zone. After the 3rd would end, Crestview’s Roclen Bettura scores a 21-yard rushing touchdown to put the Rebels up and win the game 40-13.

Crestview wins tonight to bring their record to 2-5 as Campbell Memorial loses and drops to 3-4.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Derrick Grossen

AUSTINTOWN FITCH FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 6) WITH JON ELLIOT

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When one of the top teams in the state come to play, everyone watches and wants to be a part of that game, that happened in week six for Coach Jon Elliot and the Austintown Fitch Falcons as they welcomed the #2 Massillon Washington Tigers to town. Unfortunately for Coach Elliot, the Tigers were just too much to handle as the Falcons fell short. Up next for the Falcons will be a match up with the Bishop Hartley Hawks in week seven.

YSN’s legendary general manager, Steve Leslie, had the opportunity to sit down with Coach Elliot to talk about what he and his staff took away from the Massillon Washington game, as well as, what the Falcons will be looking to accomplish come Friday night against the Hawks.

 

Episode six of Austintown Fitch Coach’s Corner with head coach, Jon Elliot is LIVE!

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NATE THE GREAT

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- As a life-long resident of Boardman, senior back Nate Thompson has been molding himself into not just a great player, but an outstanding leader on this Spartan team.  Thompson’s brother is a staple in the YSU Football program, and little brother is not far behind with his tempo, excitement, and talent.

Boardman gears up to get back on track against a Warren Harding team that is making waves in the state, but keep your eye on “The Deuce” on Friday nights because he’s the real deal.

YSN General Manager Steve Leslie caught up with Thompson for this week’s Boardman Spartans Player Profile: NATE THE GREAT!

 

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CRESTVIEW MAKES ANOTHER OPPONENT BLUE, CLINCHES AAC

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COLUMBIANA,OH- Freshly crowned Baird Brothers Big Dog of the Valley, Tess Neville had another outstanding game for the Rebels, but it was a team effort to sweep past Newton Falls on Tuesday (25-16, 25-14, 25-17).  With the victory, Crestview claims the AAC Blue Tier with a perfect 11-0 run thus far.

Neville posted 13 kills, 9 points, 3 aces, and 2 blocks while Lucy Montgomery had 27 helpers, 3 digs, a pair of aces, and a kill.  Shelby Rambo had a block party with 5 stops in the front row.  Molly Emch contributed 6 kills, and Brenna Auer had 12 points and 10 digs for the Lady Rebs.

For Newton Falls, Libby Barreca had 13 kills and a block while Courtney Hankins had 7 kills and a pair of blocks.

Crestview now turns their attention to Champion on Wednesday to try and sweep the conference.

WEEK 5 BIG DOGS OF THE VALLEY ANNOUNCED

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Is the football season really halfway complete?  For some teams the answer is yes, for others, it’s only a third of the way through.  Our Big Dogs of the Valley Presented by Baird Brothers has 5 weeks in the books, and we’re ready for two new Big Dogs to be crowned.

Both winners are now eligible for the Big Dog of the Year which is a seasonal award given to one of the area’s top players from participating schools.

With over 36,000 votes this week, your Big Dogs are:

 

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PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

Tess Neville – CRESTVIEW – (vs. United) 14 Points/13 Kills/7 Digs/2 Blocks/2 Aces

 

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PHOTO CREDIT: JOSH WORKMAN/YSN

 

Tyler Lippiatt – UNITED – (vs. East Palestine) 12 Rushes/186 Yards/2 TD/10 Tackles