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ANDERSON’S PLAY IS NOT JUST ANOTHER ACT

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If you want to build the skill set of a basketball player from the ground up, one might want a scorer, someone else might want an all-around athlete, or someone might want a lockdown defender. Others want someone who is a leader on and off the floor to represent their team the best. But what if you could have all of these qualities built into one single player? That player would be Derrick Anderson of the Boardman Spartans. Derrick is currently the leading scorer for the Spartans, as he is averaging just over 23 points per game. He is also one of the players that Coach Birch looks to in order to shut down the opponent’s best player as a defender. All of these qualities were not just handed to him overnight. Derrick has worked at his craft all his life and has been thrust into the starting role for the Boardman Spartans now for three years. Over the course of his high school career, Derrick has been able to step up as the leader of the team but also as someone who represents Boardman with the utmost respect and admiration of his peers in the community.

YSN’s own leader, D.J. Yokley had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Derrick about what it means to be a Boardman Spartan but also what his success on the court means to himself and the team, what his plan is for college and also what he wants to study/major in, what some of his hobbies are, and much more. Learn all about the man they call “D.A.” in this player profile with Boardman Spartans star, Derrick Anderson!

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BOARDMAN BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH PAT BIRCH (EP 1)

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BOARDMAN, OH- There’s an excitement in Spartan Nation that is becoming uncontrollable.  Hoops season is in full-swing and Boardman is flexing past the competition thanks to great play, outstanding preparation, top-notch coaching on their way to a 7-0 record thus far.

Present accolades aside, Coach Birch knows that the Spartans have their hands full the rest of the way, and plans to be in the mix when they’re handing out trophies at the end of the season.

We caught up with the Head Ball Coach in Spartanville, and discussed his thoughts on the season so far as well as what challenges lie ahead.

Boardman Basketball Coach’s Corner with Pat Birch is LIVE!

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TUNE UP THE BAND; REBELS ROLL RED DEVILS

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Addy Bandy had herself a night against Campbell on Wednesday as the Rebels flexed their muscles against AAC foe, Campbell Memorial, 60-22.  Pacing her teammates out of the gate, Bandy shot her way to a career-high 20 points while ripping 6 boards, and three steals for Crestview.  Not only was her offense scorching, but she hustled her way up and down the court in a game that had a slow-moving pace early on.

Bandy was accompanied by Payton Huff’s 6 points, 5 boards, 4 steals, and three dishes to fill up the Rebel stat sheet.  Ashton Hughes turned in 7 boards in the victory as well.  Krista Perry had 11 points and Mara Halas had four steals in limited action as well.

For Campbell, India Armour-Clark led the point chase with 16.

Crestview (9-4) will now look to continue league play against LaBrae next Wednesday on the road.

POTTERS DEFEAT BEAVERS TO TAKE SEASON SWEEP

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The Potters defeated the Beavers 64-59 on Tuesday in a classic rivalry game. The stands were packed, with not a single seat empty, and the expectations for the game were high.

Interesting events transpired to start the contest. The Beavers students were given noisemakers that they used on Potters offensive trips. On the third trip down the floor, the referees stopped the game to have the PA announcer ask the students to stop with the noisemakers, at which point, the whole Beavers side of the stands began clapping loudly to disrupt the Potters. The Beavers took advantage, having a 19-15 lead after 1. The second quarter had less clapping, but just as much action-packed basketball, as Beaver Local had the lead 31-30 heading into the half.

The third quarter was a heavyweight bout, as the team traded blow after blow. The Potters came out of it with a 4 point lead. Tre’shawn Jackson hit a couple of uncontested 3s to start the 4th and give the Potters nearly all the momentum. They took it and ran off with the 5 point victory. The Beavers drop to 7-6, while the Potters improve to 7-2.

For East Liverpool, Tresean Jackson had 26 tallies while Brennan O’Hara spotted 20 for the Potters.

The Beavers were led by the trio of Luke Chetok with 15, Josh Hilditch with 13, and Logan Reed with 11 points.

The next broadcast on YSN Beaver Local is this Thursday night when the Lady Beavers host Indian Creek at 7:00.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Michael McKenzie

POLAND TAKES BATTLE OF BULLDOGS

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POLAND, OH- Poland, OH- Coming off a big win against Struthers, the Poland Bulldogs faced the Lakeview Bulldogs at the beginning of a three-game homestand. Lakeview would have the lead throughout the game until the final quarter. Lakeview’s Forward Jake Wilms led his team in points with 14 points while Poland’s Guard Andrew Centofanti finished the night with 12 points. Poland wins a close one 49-41.

In the first-quarter Lakeview went up early with Wilms adding 8 points in the quarter. Poland would storm back after Guard Andrew Centofanti added 6 points and Zach Kassem added 3 more to make the game 11-14, Lakeview. In the second quarter, Wilms would get some assistance from his Lakeview teammates to maintain the lead at halftime, 22-21. Poland would keep up with Lakeview after Michael Cougras added 5 points while Zach Kassem added 3 more points before halftime.

Both teams would find success at the 3 point line in the third quarter. The Poland starting 5 would contribute 32 points to this point in the game highlighted by Centofanti’s reaching double digits. Lakeview would keep the lead at the end of the quarter with Forward Brendan Kilpatrick nailing a half-court shot at the buzzer to make the score, 33-34 Lakeview. Poland’s JP Genova would catch fire in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter and Poland would take the lead for the remainder of the game. Genova had 8 points in this quarter alone(9 overall). Lakeview’s Wilms would finish the game with 14 points while Kilpatrick has 12 points.

Poland will host Jefferson on Friday, January 10th. Lakeview will host Hubbard on the same day.

*Story contributed by YSN’s Anthony Melone

WHEN IN ROHM; DEVILS ERASE LIONS

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LISBON, OH – Redemption was on the mind Tuesday night in Lisbon, as the Blue Devils welcomed the Lions of Heartland Christian to town. Earlier this season, the Lions upset Lisbon 53-50, since then the Blue Devils have wanted to play the rematch and avenge that loss.

The game started off slow for both teams as the score was deadlocked at zero for almost half of the first quarter, ultimately siding with Lisbon at the quarter break, 8-7. In the second quarter, the Lions offense started clicking as they took a 25-18 lead into the locker room. Lisbon however was not thrown off by that little outburst as they exploded out of the half to tie the game back up at 34 going into the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter the Lisbon offense continued rolling, as Gaige Rohm came off the bench and put up 12 points in the quarter. That spark pushed Lisbon ahead en route to an exciting 53-50 victory.

Gaige Rohm was the high point man for Lisbon with 15 points off the bench, while Ryan McCullough chipped in 13 points, as well as, 7 assists. Blayne Brownfield also capped off a solid night scoring 8 points and adding 7 rebounds.

Heartland Christian was led by the solid trio of Steven Baker with 13 points, Ronnie Matthews with 13 points, and Cade Roth with 11 points.

Lisbon (4-7) will look to keep the winning streak alive as they will travel to East Palestine to take on the Bulldogs on Friday night.

LADY IRISH SEARCH FOR NORTH; FALL TO EAST

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- The Ursuline Lady Irish were looking to make it back to back wins on Monday.  However, Steel Valley Conference Rival, Youngstown East had other plans in a 56-54 nailbiter in the Yo’.

The Irish trailed 27-21 at the half and In the 3rd quarter fell behind 30-21, but would spring back to life to take a four-point lead in the final stanza.  The final three minutes had both teams going back and forth until the final 6.5 seconds East with a 2 point lead 56-54 turned the ball over with 6.5 seconds left. Unfortunately for the Irish after the inbounds pass they turned the ball over as the buzzer sounded.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Steve Leslie

COLUMBIANA BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 2) WITH TODD JOHNSON

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COLUMBIANA, OH – Coming off what Coach Todd Johnson refers to as “one of the biggest wins” during his tenure at Columbiana over the Beaver Local Beavers, the Clips are sitting at 7-2 and also tied for first in the EOAC. Coach Johnson has his squad playing some of the best basketball of the season so far and they are looking to continue their winning ways with two important conference games within the upcoming week against East Palestine and the team they are currently tied with atop the EOAC, the Southern Indians.

D.J. Yokley had the opportunity to catch up with Coach Johnson this week to discuss the huge win over Beaver Local but also to outline the upcoming week for his Clippers as they will look to take over, sole possession of first place in the EOAC.

Episode two of Columbiana basketball coach’s corner with head coach, Todd Johnson, is LIVE!

 

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GILMORE GOES FOR 21; URSULINE BOUNCES BOARDMAN

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BOARDMAN, OH- It’s been a season of searching for Ursuline this year.  Searching to find their identity, searching for experience, and searching for key players.  The leadership portion of the equation has taken care of itself in Head Coach Mike Kernan.  Kernan has kept the belief in his players, and on Saturday, it paid off with a signature win against Boardman, 52-44.

For Ursuline, Paris Gilmore found her stroke for 21 points to lead the Lady Irish.  Cara McNally had 11, and Jamie Nelson had 7 points respectively.

Katie Stamp led the way for Boardman with 15, while Raegan Burkey had 10 tallies.

The Lady Irish return to the floor Monday to battle SVC opponent, Youngstown East at 7pm.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

 

GROWING PAINS; DUKES HAND SALEM AN L

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SALEM, OH- Salem knew it was going to have its work cut out for them in 2020, and while it’s been a tough start to the season, but certainly the Quakers are finding there is growth found in each game.

On Friday night, Marlington handed Salem their third conference loss, and sixth overall, but it wasn’t without a fight.  It took outstanding efforts from the Dukes main scorers, Andrew Pucci and Conner Evanich to put away the Quakers, 58-45.

Pucci would have 22 points on the night and was supplemented by Evanich’s 12.

Salem was paced by Hunter Griffith’s 18.

Salem now travels to Hubbard to square up with the Eagles Saturday, January 4th at 7pm.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE