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WEEK 5 BIG DOGS OF THE VALLEY ANNOUNCED

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With nearly 20,000 votes cast between Sunday at 7 PM and Wednesday at midnight, the Week 5 Winners have been chosen for Baird Brothers’ Big Dog of the Valley.

 

Congratulations to Crestview’s Drake Golden (4,770 votes) whose 26 Points/8 Rebounds/4 Assists against Heartland Christian earned him the boy’s Week 5 reward.

PHOTO CREDIT: Anne Golden

Congratulations to Salem’s Kyla Jamison (10,007 votes) who posted 23 Points/8 Rebounds in a loss to Ursuline, and got the Week 5 nod for the ladies.

PHOTO CREDIT: Mr. Snow

BACK TO THE FUTURE

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East Palestine’s Parker Sherry is undeniably known for what his contributions are on the football field, and in the community.  However, for his grand finale as a Bulldog, Sherry had decided to lace up his sneakers and return to the hardwood his senior season.

PHOTO CREDIT: LEGACY STUDIOS BY JJS

Sherry has been running point for the Bulldogs this year and has brought his aggressiveness into the gym as well.  Not much changes in regards to his game and that includes his jersey number.  Opponents know that when they come into the Dog Pound exactly who is going to be wearing number 10.

YSN’s DJ Yokley caught up with Parker before the holidays to discuss the differences and similarities of the sports he excels in.  Sherry is the subject of this week’s East Palestine Player Profile: BACK TO THE FUTURE.

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CRESTVIEW BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH AARON BLATCH

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It’s Season Two of Crestview Coach’s Corner with Aaron Blatch, and with the Lady Rebels off and running in their season we finally had some time to sit down with the Head Ball Coach.

The Lady Rebs have been road warriors early on this season, and have battled their way to a winning record (7-2) to start their campaign.

YSN’s DJ Yokley sat down with Coach Blatch to discuss the blueprint for the script in the early going, and what needs to be done to keep pace for their long-term goals in 2019.

We also find out what Coach’s favorite gift was for Christmas as a boy, and what he’s asking Santa for this year!

All that and more on this week’s Crestview Basketball Coach’s Corner with Aaron Blatch!

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BIG DOGS OF THE VALLEY- WEEK 4 WINNERS

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With over 90,000 votes cast between Sunday at 7 PM and Wednesday at midnight, the Week 4 Winners have been chosen for Baird Brothers’ Big Dog of the Valley.

 

Congratulations to Lisbon’s Justin Sweeney (15,034 votes) whose 30 points and 13 rebounds over Leetonia earned him the boy’s Week 3 reward.

PHOTO CREDIT: Kara Craig

Congratulations to Lisbon’s Maddie Liberati (29,732 votes) who posted 17 points, 11 Rebounds and 4 steals in a win over Leetonia, and got the Week 3 nod for the ladies.

PHOTO CREDIT: Kara Craig

A FRESH START FOR BERTO

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Many may overlook just how big an achievement it is to start a Varsity sport as a Freshman.  When you break it down, though, it’s really an impressive feat.  Think about when you were 13-14 years old, and all the fear of the upperclassmen because they felt so much bigger (and they were.)  For most freshmen, it’s all they can do to stay as far away from seniors as possible.  However, for one special hooper in East Palestine, he’s running with the pack.

Jonathan Bertovich has been training for this season his entire life.  All the extra practice, the AAU, has all led to a starting spot on the East Palestine Varsity Basketball Team.  This isn’t a PR move, this isn’t a rebuilding year, the Bulldogs are expected to be in the thick of the EOAC Basketball Title Hunt, and “Berto” is a big reason for it.

He can shoot from anywhere on the floor and can jump out of the gym on any given night.  Quite simply, Bertovich is making his name known in basketball circles all over.

YSN’s Tim Figley caught up with “JB” to talk about his transition from middle school to the big show.

All that and more on this week’s East Palestine Basketball Player Profile: A FRESH START FOR BERTO

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COLUMBIANA BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH TODD JOHNSON (EP 1)

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The Clippers are back and are led by Third-year Skipper Todd Johnson.  Coach has lost his leading scorer in Jared Wilson to graduation, but it’s the depth of the bench and a couple 3rd-year starters in leadership positions is something that Coach J is looking to pay off this year.

YSN’s Mark Franken sits down with Coach to discuss the year ahead, and what the expectations are for the Red and White.

Are the Clips the front-runners for the EOAC?  Can they knock-off the returning champs in Toronto?

All that and more in the year’s first edition of Coach’s Corner with Todd Johnson!

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THE RIFFLE EFFECT

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According to John Maxwell, leadership is influence and influence is leadership.

The argument will always remain whether leaders are born or made, and here in the Valley-things are no different.  In Crestview, the changing of the guard came last year with a new coaching staff, new strategies, and new players.

The Rebels faced adversity and fought through it, but some did not make it through the campaign.

One of those was Jude Riffle.  Riffle left the team for personal reasons, and in the time between last season and the current, chose to lead by example.  Jude was able to past where it belongs, overcome judgment, and begin righting the ship from the front.

The lone senior this year, he agreed to change positions to help the team where he could most.  Not only did Jude come back to the basketball team, but he came back to lead them.  Jude was elected by his teammates and coaches to be Captain.

They say that a ripple effect is a situation in which, like ripples expanding across the water when an object is dropped into it, an effect from an initial state can be followed outwards incrementally.

Jude Riffle has created a ripple effect in Crestview, and one that all levels of the program will learn and succeed from.  YSN’s DJ Yokley sat down with the Rebel Captain for this week’s Crestview Profile: THE RIFFLE EFFECT.

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CRESTVIEW BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH JEFF WILSON (EP 2)

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The Rebels are on the right track, and it’s going to take all hands on deck for the ship’s course to be righted.

We had the chance to catch up with Coach Wilson before the Champion game and discuss strategy for the short, and long-term for his squad.

This team is hungry for a victory, and they may not have to look too far to find one.

Catch up with the Rebs on this week’s Crestview Basketball Coach’s Corner with Jeff Wilson (EP 2)

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EAST PALESTINE COACH’S CORNER WITH WILL FRANKLIN (EP 2)

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Another game, another victory.  That’s the feeling for the EP Girls Hoops program right now.  Coach Franklin and his staff have the girls primed, and locked in on their game, no matter who is sitting on the opposing bench.

However, a couple decent marginal wins for the Lady ‘Dogs as of late, and they haven’t even scratched the surface on their potential this year.

YSN’s DJ Yokley sits in with Coach Will Franklin following the Bulldogs win over Leetonia, and digs into what more is ahead for Bulldog Nation!

Also, find out Coaches favorite song during the Christmas Season.

Only on YSN, and only on East Palestine Coach’s Corner with Will Franklin (EP 2)

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SLA’ BELLS ARE RINGING

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Sleigh Bells always have you getting into the Christmas spirit, don’t they?

That mood is 24/7 for South Range Senior, Marlaina Slabach.  Her cheer is not limited to just one season, but year-round.  The multi-sport star provides good tidings for her teammates and coaches throughout the year in soccer, basketball and caps it off with softball.

The only person more cheery this time of year than Ol’ Saint Nick, is aptly nicknamed “Sleigh Bells” and YSN’s Anthony Hartwig had the pleasure of sitting down with Marlaina for this week’s South Range Player Profile: SLA’ BELLS ARE RINGING

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