LEETONIA OH- Kayla Kaminski has put in her time as a leader of Leetonia Volleyball. You would be hard pressed to find a player who is better at lifting up her teammates. There has definitely been adversity to go through in Leetonia volleyball. Kaminski has never wavered in leadership. That shows true strength to lead when not everything is going your way. It’s easy to lead when you’re winning 20 games a season, but to lead when the results aren’t coming through, that’s the true sign of a captain.
Kaminski took the time to talk with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to talk about her final season as a Bear, they talk about what the goals for this team are this season, some of her favorite memories in the program, and much more. Check out the latest Leetonia Volleyball Player Profile only on YSN!
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LEETONIA OH- In a resolute performance on the road, Waterloo secured their first victory of the season, triumphing over Leetonia with an emphatic 21-0 scoreline.
The opening quarter set the tone for Waterloo’s dominance, as Landon McClain electrified the field with a spectacular 78-yard TD return off the kickoff. Aaron Hart’s successful PAT extended their lead to 7-0.
Waterloo’s drive, starting from their own 15, was interrupted by a pivotal play when Dylan Johns intercepted the ball at Leetonia’s 6-yard line with 2:50 on the clock. Leetonia’s possession from the 6-yard line, however, faced challenges with consecutive errant snaps, leading them to punt from deep within their territory.
As the second quarter commenced, Waterloo capitalized on a short punt, taking over at Leetonia’s 20-yard line. Following a 5-yard penalty, Jaydin Hakin connected with Bobby Harouff for a 16-yard gain, positioning Waterloo at the 9-yard line. Just two plays later, Hakin himself dashed into the end zone with a 5-yard TD run, propelling Waterloo to a 14-0 lead at 10:13. Aaron Hart’s successful PAT solidified the advantage.
At halftime, Waterloo commanded a comfortable 14-0 lead, showcasing their determination on both ends of the field.
As the third quarter unfolded, Leetonia faced a turnover on downs at their own 15-yard line with 4:00 remaining. Waterloo’s ensuing possession took only three plays, with Jayden Hakin completing a 1-yard TD run at 3:39. A successful PAT widened the gap to a commanding 21-0.
The fourth quarter saw both teams battling fiercely, but neither managed to break through for any additional points, resulting in a scoreless period.
The final whistle confirmed Waterloo’s triumphant display, securing a shutout victory with a final score of 21-0.
Looking ahead, Waterloo (1-1) will return home for Week 3, where they are set to face off against Lisbon. Meanwhile, Leetonia (0-2) is geared up for a Week 3 challenge on the road against Strasburg. The victory marks a pivotal moment for Waterloo, setting the stage for an exciting journey in the coming weeks.
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Liberty delivered a commanding performance, sweeping East with a 3-0 victory (25-12, 25-20, 25-10).
The team showcased impressive skills with Mia Parker’s all-around performance of 4 kills, 4 aces, 22 assists, and 8 digs. Lexi Muck’s dominance was evident through her 20 kills, 2 blocks, and 3 aces, while Amira Smith added 4 kills to the scoreboard. Sara Horn contributed significantly with 4 aces and 7 digs.
Liberty is gearing up for a thrilling match against conference champions Crestview in their upcoming Thursday game.
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SALINEVILLE, OHIO – On a day that was filled with rain and cloudy skies, the Southern Indians made it rain on Leetonia Monday night, blowing out the Bears 10-0.
Powering Southern to 10 runs on seven hits was Brady Ketchum who had three hits driving in six runs. Southern lacked the long ball in this game, but they had three other players that helped Ketchum drive in runs including Aiden Spahlinger, Chuck McCulley, and Mason Pitts who each had one hit and one run batted in. Spahlinger started the game on the mound for Southern where he gave up the lone hit for Leetonia. Spahlinger went two innings, followed by McCulley and Pitts who each also went two innings, not allowing any hits. Southern will get back on the field this
Thursday as they will welcome in Western Reserve. First pitch is slated for 5:00 p.m.
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LEETONIA OH- Southern came in to Friday night with the possibility of an EOAC title still alive. First things first, they had to beat Leetonia. Then the Indians would need some help from East Palestine who was playing Wellsville. The Tigers had a one game lead in the conference. All Southern could worry about is taking care of their own business, and letting the chips fall where they may. They did just that as they rolled to a 56-33 win over the Bears.
The offensive effort for the Indians was led by Colton Soukup who finished the night with 21 points. The rest of the Indians offense was pretty balanced. Brady Ketchum supplied 8 points to the cause. Both William Tribello, and Chuck McCulley finished with 7 points.
Leetonia was led on the night by Noah Riffee with 9 points. He went 7/10 from the free throw line. The Bears as a team went 15/22. CJ Faulkner was able to add on 7 points for the Bears.
Both teams now look ahead to tournament play. Southern has a first round bye and will play the winner of Kidron Central Christian against Western Reserve. Leetonia starts on Tuesday as they travel to Mogadore.
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SALINEVILLE, OHIO- Round one of the Division IV girls basketball playoff began as the Leetonia Lady Bears took on the Southern Lady Indians in the sectional semifinals. It was the third matchup of the season between the two teams, and Southern was looking to complete the sweep.
It was all Indians as they were led by Ashley Shroads, who dropped 27 points and also came away with 10 steals to grab another double double.
Leetonia was led by Mckendra Cole, who had 7 points, but the Southern defensive was consistent with 21 steals in the game as Southern came away with the 59-15 victory.
Southern moves on to the sectional championship on Saturday. The Indians will host the winner of Warren JFK vs Ashtabula St John. We congratulate Leetonia on a hard fought season and their seniors on a great career!
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LEETONIA OH- The Southern Local Shroades sisters combined for 54 points as the Indians took down the Leetonia Bears 70-39 in an EOAC match-up.
Southern’s Freshman Allyssa Shroades was red hot from the 3-point arc as she set a school record draining 8 3’s on her way to 24 points. Big sister Ashley Shroades scored a game high 30 points. Teammate Olivia Kerns scores 10 points.The Indians sank 14 3 points in he contest.
Pacing the Bears was Ayanna Douglas and McKedra Cole with 14 points each. Next up for the Indians who are 14-5, 9-3 in the EOAC is a Senior night home game with the visiting Lisbon Blue Devils on Thursday night. Leetonia 4-7 1-13 in EOAC play with a trip to McDonald to take on the Blue Devils Thursday evening. Check out ysn.smugmug.com for more Indians-Bears photos.
*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger
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HOWLAND CENTER, OH – It had been a rough six-game losing streak for the Howland Tigers going into their game Tuesday with Youngstown East. In four of those games, they lost by five points or less. There was a totally different story against the Golden Bears. The Tigers would charge up for an 18-point halftime lead and would never look back as they picked up the 57-31 victory.
Despite a slow 6-6 start, Howland would pick up momentum and end the first quarter on a 10-0 run to end the period with a 16-6 edge. This would continue into the second quarter, with the Tigers scoring another 16 points, while holding East to just 8 points en route to a 32-14 halftime advantage. East would play in the Tigers in the third, making the period even with a score of 10-10, but Howland would pull away with a 14-7 advantage in the fourth, leading by as much as 29.
Nine players scored for the Tigers on the night, but what stood out for coach Dan Bubon and his team was the play of JV players TJ Douglas and Anthony Chieffo, who both played key minutes in the final three quarters. Douglas excelled on the floor, as he would actually lead all scorers with 11 on the night. Chieffo would cash in on his end, as in the first few moments of action, he drained a corner three to give him a spark, and he would end the night with 7 marks. Other scorers chipping the way for Howland were John Perry and Connor Durig, who would both finish with 8. Jose Castro led East with 7 points.
Howland (7-8) snaps a six-game losing streak dating back to January 2nd as they pick up their first victory of the 2023 calendar year. They will now get ready for an AAC rematch with Boardman at home this Friday night. The Tigers will look to split with the Spartans as they fell short in Boardman 60-46 back on January 14th. East (8-6) will stay on the road on Friday when they travel out to Warren Harding. The Bears were defeated by the Raiders last year by a score of 65-49.
YSN’s Noah Ricks got a chance to speak with Howland coach Dan Bubon following the game. You can watch the full interview below.
*Contributed By YSN’s Noah Ricks
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LEETONIA OH- United took the court Thursday night in Leetonia looking to quickly take care of business as they set their sights on their second straight EOAC title. The Eagles wasted little time showing why they are the class of the league coming away with a dominating 59-21 victory.
The United defense would frustrate the Leetonia offense forcing 17 first half turnovers creating numerous transition baskets on their way to a 37-10 halftime lead. The halftime deficit in the end would be too much for the undermanned Bears to overcome.
Grace Knight turned in a stellar performance in victory for United tallying 24 points and 6 rebounds. Madison Kibler contributed to the onslaught adding 13 points and 4 assists. Taylor Cope & Sam Lippiatt each came through with 8 points on the night for the Eagles.
Ella Gregorino would add 10 points for Leetonia, teammate McKendra Cole tallied 8.
Leetonia (3-12, 0-9) will host East Palestine on Monday. United (10-5, 9-0) has a big test on their way towards a conference crown repeat as they travel to second place Southern on Monday.
SALINEVILLE OH- It was a night to remember in Southern Local for one of the best players that has come through the program. Ashley Shroades dominated her way to a triple double as the Indians cruised to a 57-26 win over Leetonia.
Shroades went of first 32 points of offense, but also totaled 10 rebounds, and 10 steals. Olivia Kerns was also in double figures for the Indians totaling in 14 points. Gigi Rodgers was able to contribute 6 points to the cause.
Ella Gregorino was the leading scorer for the Bears. She finished with 8 points. McKendra Cole found her way to 6 points. Ayana Douglas finished with 5.
Southern is now 6-1 in the EOAC on the season and will hit the road on Thursday traveling to Columbiana. Leetonia will also be on the road on Thursday as they travel to Wellsville.
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