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SPARTANS RALLY PAST FALCONS IN AAC SHOWDOWN

By Ty Bartell

 

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio — The Boardman Spartans secured a hard-fought 74-70 road win over All-American Conference (AAC) rival Austintown-Fitch on Tuesday night in a back-and-forth battle that came down to the final minutes. 

The game opened with a tightly contested first quarter, as the teams were deadlocked at 18-18. Boardman edged ahead by halftime, building a 38-33 lead behind balanced scoring efforts. However, the third quarter saw a surge from Fitch, led by a dominant performance from Marcel Finkley, who tallied a game-high 27 points. The Falcons outscored the Spartans 19-7 in the period to take a 52-45 advantage into the fourth quarter. 

The Spartans responded with resilience in the final frame, rallying with a 29-point explosion to retake the lead and secure the victory. Boardman was paced by Kaden Mayhew’s 18 points, with Terell McDowell contributing 16 and Grayson Eicher adding 14. Jerry “Trey” Smith and Zach Haus chipped in 9 and 8 points, respectively, to round out the balanced offensive attack. 

Despite Finkley’s standout performance, the Falcons couldn’t maintain their third-quarter momentum. Carter Owens added 16 points, and Anthony Waller scored 11 for Fitch in the loss. 

The win moves Boardman to 9-5 overall and 2-2 in AAC play. They’ll face a tough test on Friday, January 31, when they travel to take on state-ranked Warren G. Harding (13-3, 5-0 AAC) at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, Austintown-Fitch, now 7-10 overall and 1-4 in the AAC, will look to bounce back as they host the Howland Tigers (7-8, 0-6 AAC) on the same night.

CARDS HAVE A DECK FULL OF DUBS

By Ty Bartell 

 

CANFIELD, OH – The Canfield Cardinals girls basketball team continued their undefeated run in the All-American Conference (AAC) with a commanding 63-34 victory over the Austintown-Fitch Falcons on Friday night. The win improved Canfield to 17-1 overall and 6-0 in conference play, clinching at least a share of the AAC title. 

 

After a slow start that saw the Cardinals trailing 10-5 at the end of the first quarter, Canfield responded with a dominant 24-2 second quarter, taking a 29-12 lead into halftime. The Cardinals extended their advantage to 46-23 by the end of the third quarter and cruised through the fourth to secure the 29-point victory. 

 

Jenna Triveri led all scorers with 20 points, spearheading Canfield’s offensive attack. Carly Fleming added 12 points, while Marina Koenig contributed 11. Lori Jannone scored 7 points, Sofia Castronova chipped in 6, and Katelyn Rakers finished with 5 to round out the Cardinals’ balanced scoring. 

 

For Austintown-Fitch (7-10, 1-5 AAC), Rachel Spalding led the way with 11 points. Amiya Harris added 8 points, Samantha Severn scored 7, and Kaelyn Bower finished with 6. Despite their early momentum, the Falcons were unable to keep pace with Canfield’s high-energy performance.

 

The Cardinals will aim to secure sole possession of the AAC title on Wednesday, January 29, when they visit the Howland Tigers (7-9, 3-2 AAC). Meanwhile, the Falcons will look to rebound when they host the Boardman Spartans (8-9, 3-2 AAC) on the same night.


WEEK 4 YSN VOLLEYBALL POWER RANKINGS RELEASED

COLUMBIANA, OH- The latest YSN Volleyball Power Rankings are out, and there have been some interesting shifts from Week 3 to Week 4. Some teams have held their ground, while others made moves that caught everyone’s attention. Let’s break it down.

**Holding Strong at the Top:**
Hoban still holds the top spot at #1, continuing to dominate the rankings. They’ve been consistent, and no one has been able to knock them off just yet. West Branch and Lakeview also remain rock solid at #2 and #3, respectively, showing they’re here to stay in the hunt for the top.

**Big Climbers:**
Crestview made a big jump this week, moving from #7 to #4. They’ve been on a tear, and their rise in the rankings reflects their strong performances. Meanwhile, Fitch moved up a couple spots, landing at #5, up from #10 last week. Columbiana also made moves, jumping from #12 to #6, proving they’re heating up at just the right time.

**Notable Movers:**
Canfield slid down a bit, dropping from #5 to #8, while Girard fell from #4 to #7. Both teams are still in the top 10, but they’ll need to turn things around quickly if they want to regain their higher rankings.

**Steady Performers:**
Teams like Beaver Local and Jefferson stayed relatively steady, both hanging around the middle of the top 10. McDonald and LaBrae are also keeping consistent, with McDonald sitting at #11 and LaBrae at #12.

**Falling Back:**
East Liverpool had a rough week, dropping from #8 to #13. They’ll be looking to bounce back after this slip. Mooney also took a hit, sliding from #13 down to #23, while Howland dropped from #21 to #24, showing that it’s been a tough stretch for both teams.

**New Faces and Surprises:**
South Range reappears in the rankings this week at #21, making a statement after being out of the top 25. Heartland Christian stood their ground at #22, showing that they’re not to be counted out as they climb up two spots from last week.

Overall, the competition is tight and as we head into the later stages of the season, it’s clear that no spot is safe. Hoban continues to hold the throne, but with teams like Crestview and Columbiana making moves, things could get even more interesting in the coming weeks. The grind doesn’t stop, and neither does the fight for the top spot. Stay tuned!

YSN 2024 TOP 25 POWER RANKINGS – WEEK 4

1 Hoban
2 West Branch
3 Lakeview
4 Crestview
5 Austintown Fitch
6 Columbiana
7 Girard
8 Canfield
9 Beaver Local
10 Jefferson
11 McDonald
12 LaBrae
13 East Liverpool
14 St John
15 Edgewood
16 Garfield
17 Perry
18 Hubbard
19 Boardman
20 Champion
21 South Range
22 Heartland Christian
23 Cardinal Mooney
24 Howland
25 Warren JFK

WEEK 3 YSN VOLLEYBALL POWER RANKINGS RELEASED

COLUMBIANA, OH- As we roll into Week 3 of the high school volleyball season, the latest power rankings have tossed us a few curveballs, showing which teams are finding their stride and which ones are still figuring things out. Let’s break down the shifts and shakes in this week’s standings.

At the very top, Hoban holds steady at number one, a testament to their continued dominance on the field. However, the real shakeup starts right after them. West Branch has made a massive leap from 12th all the way to 2nd, knocking Girard down to 4th. This jump is a clear signal that West Branch isn’t just here to play; they’re here to challenge the throne.

Lakeview, previously in 5th, has nudged up to 3rd, showing a consistency that’s starting to pay dividends, while Canfield has shot up from 14th to 5th, possibly finding the rhythm they were missing early on.

Beaver Local and Crestview both made positive strides, with Beaver stepping up to 6th from 15th and Crestview moving slightly from 4th to 7th. East Liverpool remains in the game, adjusting slightly from 7th to 8th.

The middle of the pack saw significant rearrangement. Garfield slipped from 3rd to 9th, perhaps feeling the sting of a tough matchup or two, while Fitch climbed a few steps from 13th to 10th. Jefferson and Columbiana made modest climbs, but the real talk might be about Mooney, which slid from 9th down to 13th, signaling some on- court struggles that need quick fixes.

Lower down, McDonald holds relatively steady, as do LaBrae and St John, but Edgewood and Hubbard are looking to regain some earlier ground they lost, showing slight improvements in their game strategies.

New entrants to the top 25, like Heartland Christian and Pymatuning Valley, are stirring up the mix, proving that every game week is a chance to climb the ladder or risk sliding down.

WEEK 3 VOLLEYBALL POWER RANKINGS

1  Archbishop Hoban
2  West Branch
3  Lakeview
4  Girard
5  Canfield
6  Beaver Local
7  Crestview
8  East Liverpool
9  Garfield
10 Austintown Fitch
11 Jefferson
12 Columbiana
13 Cardinal Mooney
14 McDonald
15 LaBrae
16 St John
17 Edgewood
18 Hubbard
19 Lakeside
20 Perry
21 Howland
22 Champion
23 Boardman
24 Heartland Christian
25 Pymatuning Valley

AUSTINTOWN’S RUN MEETS AN END

GREENVILLE NC- Austintown’s Little League squad put up a fight but fell 3-1 to Southeast in a do-or-die game on Saturday. Even with six hits to Southeast’s five, it wasn’t enough to clinch the win. Marissa Polder was on fire, notching two hits for Austintown.

Both teams had their aces dealing. Southeast pitchers racked up six K’s, matching Austintown’s strikeout count.

Bristol Smith got Southeast rolling with a single in the first, putting them on the board. They padded their lead in the second after an Austintown error and a clutch single from Megan Linebarger, each driving in a run.

Mila Hamley took the hill for Austintown, throwing five innings, giving up five hits and three runs (one earned), striking out six and walking two. Bristol Smith started for Southeast, giving up six hits and one run over six innings, with six strikeouts and one walk.

Gracie Faunda went 1-for-2 with an RBI. Hamley also helped her cause at the plate, going 1-for-2 and scoring a run. Gianna Hoops and Lily Sheffield each chipped in with a hit.

For Southeast, LeNiyah Ratcliffe, Bristol Smith, Makynzie Melchor, Megan Linebarger, and Tenley Shell all got a hit. Smith and Linebarger each drove in a run. Southeast played flawless defense, turning a double play and not committing a single error, with Tenley Shell leading the way with seven chances.

Austintown’s exciting run in the Little League World Series has come to an end.

AUSTINTOWN LITTLE LEAGUE CHECKS IN FROM GREENVILLE

GREENVILLE NC- Austintown’s 12U Little League squad is off to a fast start in the Little League World Series in Greenville, North Carolina. They’ve won their first 2 games of the tournament and they’ve done so in dominating fashion, especially in the circle.

Austintown ace Mila Hamley has pitched all 12 innings so far for Austintown and has given up a total of 1 hit. She has struck out a combined 27 batters in the two games played, and hasn’t allowed a run to cross the plate yet.  On the offensive side for Austintown the bats have been aggressive and timely.  They’ve totaled 15 hits in 2 games and scored a combined 8 runs.  The depth of the lineup has showed up in a big way.  10 out of the 12 hitters in the lineup have at least one hit so far in the tournament, and 6 different hitters have knocked in runs.  Bella Mattern has shown off, she went 2-2 against Mexico, and then added a RBI against Southeast.  Annabel Mikesell has a hit, a run scored, and a RBI so far.  In their last victory over Southeast Lexi Petrilla went 2-2 with a RBI showing how dynamic she can be.  The lineup will be hard to stop if it keeps being consistent 1-12.

Austintown head coach Matt Hamley, and players Mila Hamley, Annabel Mikesell, and Kyndra Lake took time on Wednesday to check in with us from Greenville live on Running Point. They talk about their experience so far, how they are staying focused with the time off, and much more.

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AUSTINTOWN STAYS IN THE WINNER’S BRACKET

GREENVILLE OH- Mila Hamley was lights-out in the circle, fanning 13 batters as Austintown took down Southeast 2-0 on Monday. Hamley was nearly untouchable, giving up just one hit and no runs over six innings while walking two.

Both teams brought the heat on the mound. Austintown pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts, while Southeast’s hurlers sat down five.

Austintown got things rolling in the fourth. Bella Mattern hit into a fielder’s choice and Lexi Petrilla singled, each driving in a run.

Bristol Smith started for Southeast, allowing eight hits and two runs over six innings, striking out five and walking one.

Austintown racked up eight hits, with Petrilla going a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate. Mattern and Petrilla each notched an RBI. The defense was rock solid, with no errors and Marissa Polder leading the way with 13 chances in the field.

Harper Deal led Southeast with a 1-for-1 showing at the plate.

Austintown moves forward in the winner’s bracket and will face Southwest on Thursday at 7:00 on ESPN.

AUSTINTOWN DOMINATES IN GAME ONE IN GREENVILLE

GREENVILLE NC- Mila Hamley was lights out in the circle, striking out 14 in Austintown’s 6-0 win over Latin America on Sunday in their first game of the Little League World Series. Hamley threw six no-hit innings, allowing zero runs and just one walk.

Austintown broke the game open with four runs in the second inning. Ava Fisher and Peyton Severn each singled in a run, another run scored on an error, and Annabel Mikesell added a sacrifice fly.

Marissa Polder got Austintown on the board in the first inning with an RBI double.

For Latin America, Fanny Ondarza pitched four and two-thirds innings, giving up seven hits and six runs (three earned) while striking out four and walking one.

Bella Mattern led Austintown with two hits in two at-bats. Severn, Fisher, Mikesell, Lily Sheffield, and Polder each drove in a run.

Austintown faces North Carolina on Monday night at 7:00. The game can be streamed on ESPN+.

AUSTINTOWN WILL MAKE A RETURN TRIP TO THE WORLD SERIES

WHITESTOWN IN- In a thrilling Central Regional Championship on Thursday, Austintown edged out Missouri 3-2 in 9 innings, thanks to a dominant performance by Mila Hamley. Hamley struck out 19 batters, giving up just two hits and one run over nine innings while walking three.

The game was a pitching duel from the start. Austintown pitchers tallied 19 strikeouts, while Missouri’s pitchers racked up seven.

Austintown struck first in the opening inning when Bella Mattern grounded out to bring in a run. Missouri tied it up in the third with Braelyn Smith’s RBI double.

In the top of the eighth, Austintown regained the lead with Annabel Mikesell’s RBI single, making it 2-1. However, an error by Austintown in the bottom of the eighth allowed Missouri to tie it up again.

Mattern’s sacrifice bunt in the top of the ninth gave Austintown the decisive 3-2 lead.

Missouri’s Brenna Young pitched a solid game, allowing two hits and one run over nine innings, striking out seven without issuing any walks.

Hamley and Mikesell each had a hit for Austintown, with Mikesell and Mattern driving in the crucial runs. For Missouri, Braelyn Smith and Harper Regan each had a hit and an RBI. Missouri played flawless defense, with Kariann Ashlock recording 12 chances in the field.

With this win, Austintown heads to their second straight Little League World Series, starting August 4th in Greenville, North Carolina. Catch all the action on the ESPN family of networks.

AUSTINTOWN LOCKS IN A SPOT IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

WHITESTOWN IN- Pitching lived up to the hype in the regional semifinal, but Austintown came out on top, beating Indiana 3-1 to advance to the championship. Mila Hamley was dominant, recording all 18 outs for Austintown.

Indiana struck first in the opening inning with Naomi Wathen’s RBI single. Austintown quickly tied it up in the second when Lily Sheffield’s single brought in a run.

Austintown took the lead in the fourth inning, capitalizing on an Indiana error and a clutch single from Gracie Faunda, each bringing in a run.

Hamley was sharp, allowing five hits and one run over six innings, striking out nine and walking one. Indiana’s Briley Mercer pitched well, giving up seven hits and three runs (one earned) over six innings, with eight strikeouts and no walks.

Faunda led Austintown with an RBI, going 1-for-2. Marissa Polder, Faunda, Hamley, Sheffield, Gianna Hoops, Emily Belan, and Lexi Petrilla each had one hit.

Wathen was Indiana’s standout, going 2-for-2 with an RBI.

Austintown moves on to the Central Regional Championship on Friday at 1:45, a one-game, winner-take-all showdown, live on ESPN.