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DARNEY JOINS 1,000 POINT CLUB; BOARDMAN WALKS AWAY WITH WIN

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BOARDMAN, OH- It’s not easy to cross the 1,000 point threshold in the first place, having to do it in enemy territory presents an additional challenge, but last night in Boardman, the community gave Warren JFK’s Ava Darney a warm, standing ovation as the JFK Senior sank the first bucket of the game from beyond the arc.  Darney came into the contest with 998 points in her historic career, and as JFK and Boardman did battle, the Boardman Spartans took center stage to celebrate their senior players in a  62-47 victory over the Eagles.

The game unfolded with a thrilling rhythm, as the Spartans’ seniors—Sam Duble, Mackenzie Riccitelli, and M.C. Werth—lit up the court with an impressive display of three-point shooting. All 11 of Boardman’s three-pointers came from the hands of these seasoned players, with Werth sinking 5, Duble nailing 4, and Riccitelli contributing 2.

Boardman’s dominance wasn’t just about long-range shots. They showcased a balanced offense, with four players reaching double digits. Duble and Sarah Bero led the charge with 16 points each, while Werth added 15 and Riccitelli battled foul trouble to secure 10 points.

Despite the intense competition, the Spartans’ victory was more than just about the scoreline. It was a heartfelt farewell to the seniors, who bid farewell to their home court in style. As the game concluded, Mikayla Rivera and Jocelynn Torres stepped up, allowing the seniors to bask in the well-deserved applause from the crowd.

Warren JFK’s Ava Darney led her team admirably with 17 points, reaching the milestone of 1,000 career points during the contest’s opening bucket. Didi Ryan and Gianna Pompelia also contributed with ten and eight points respectively for the Lady Eagles.

The Spartans expressed immense gratitude to their fans, whose energy and support fueled their performance throughout the game. With the regular season drawing to a close this Saturday against Salem, the team now gears up for the playoffs, with a home game scheduled against Massillon Perry on February 17th.

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BLUE JAYS PREVAIL IN OVERTIME

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NORTH JACKSON OH- Jackson Milton came in to Monday night’s matchup trying to bounce back from a tough loss to McDonald. Waterloo was going in to their second game of the season, and their first since December 2. The offenses showed no rust though, as both teams had success scoring. The Blue Jays needed overtime to protect their home court with a 65-62.

Leading the Blue Jays was Ava Darney who finished with 19 points. Kylie Wilson was right behind her contributing 18 points. Camryn Mitchell was also in double figures with 11.

Leading Waterloo was senior Brooke Waldeck with a game-high 23 points. Kaira English had a strong night as well with 18 points.

Jackson Milton will look to keep winning as they host Sebring on Thursday. Waterloo will look to get into the flow of a season as they host Mineral Ridge on Thursday.

MCDONALD PICKS UP WHERE THEY LEFT OFF

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NORTH JACKSON OH- It has been over a month since McDonald has played. Their last game came on November 23rd against Columbiana. They didn’t miss a beat in their return though, as they routed Jackson Milton 75-39.

It was a slow start for the Blue Devils as they saw themselves only up one point half way through the first frame. But a 12-0 run would permanently put the Devils ahead. They took a 49-17 lead into the locker room.

Molly Howard led the Blue Devils with 22 points. Lucia Wolford also has a strong night putting in 20 points.

Ava Darney led the Blue Jays with 13 points.

McDonald is scheduled to host Springfield on Monday. Jackson Milton travels to face Newton Falls on Saturday. It will be Newton Falls first game of the season.

UNITED COMPLETES COMEBACK ON SENIOR NIGHT

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HANOVERTON OH- United brought a four game win streak in to Monday night’s contest with Jackson Milton, and looked to keep it alive. The Eagles have been winning close games left and right this season, and Monday would be no different. After trailing 36-29 going into the final frame, United outscored the Jays 18-9 to win on senior night 47-45.

Freshman Grace Knight led the way for the Eagles scoring 13 points. Madison Kibler, and Mickey Shasteen both had 8.

Chelsea Williams had a game-high 16 points to lead the Blue Jays. Kelsie Taylor, and Ava Darney both finished with 8.

United will return to play January 4th as they’ll host Leetonia.