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BEAVERS CRASH INDIAN CREEK’S PARTY

STEUBENVILLE OH- In an intense District Semifinal clash at Steubenville, the 5th-seeded Beaver Local volleyball team showcased their resilience and determination by securing a thrilling 3-1 victory over the 4th-seeded Indian Creek squad. The set scores tell the story of a hard-fought battle: 18-25, 25-16, 25-15, and a nail-biting 26-24 to cap off the comeback win.

Beaver Local had a standout performance from Aleia Evanko, who displayed her all-around prowess with 4 kills, 5 aces, 15 assists, and 8 digs. Bria Boyd was another key contributor, tallying 14 assists, 5 aces, and 5 digs. Addisyn Hurst added 4 kills, 4 aces, and 6 digs to bolster the team’s offensive and defensive efforts.

The attack was further energized by Jocelyn Pomeroy, who contributed 9 kills and 5 digs, and Peyton Roberts, who emerged as a force with 16 kills and 6 digs. Joslin Rhodes showcased her defensive abilities with 9 digs, and Karsyn Bowyer added 5 digs.

With this impressive victory, Beaver Local advances to the District Championship match, where they will face the 6th-seeded Dover team. The District Championship battle is scheduled for Saturday at Malvern, with the first serve set for 2:00.

LAKEVIEW FEELING GOOD HEADING INTO POSTSEASON

EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a season-defining matchup, Lakeview left a significant mark and gathered valuable momentum for the upcoming playoffs, securing a hard-fought 20-14 victory over Beaver Local.

Lakeview’s offensive firepower was on full display, with Boom Gillis leading the charge. Gillis carried the ball 15 times, racking up an impressive 212 yards and contributing two crucial touchdowns. The entire Lakeview offense displayed its prowess, accumulating a remarkable 412 total yards.

Thomas Eaton also played a pivotal role for Lakeview, making 20 carries for 148 yards, further emphasizing the team’s ground game dominance. On the defensive front, Andrew Brown stood out with three interceptions, showcasing Lakeview’s ability to make key stops.

On the Beaver Local side, Austin Cline played an integral role, completing 10 out of 19 passes for 139 yards. Cline contributed a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown, displaying his dual-threat capabilities. Beaver Local’s running game was spearheaded by Cline and Keaton Heddleston, with Cline accumulating 93 rushing yards and Heddleston being a reliable target with 5 catches for 60 yards, including one touchdown reception.

BEAVERS BLAZE PAST MARTIN’S FERRY

EAST LIVERPOOL OH- Beaver Local’s volleyball team put on a commanding performance, making quick work of Martins Ferry in a sweeping victory to advance to the district stage of the competition. The sets ended 25-18, 25-22, and 25-19, highlighting Beaver Local’s dominance on the court.

The players for Beaver Local displayed their skills and teamwork, contributing significantly to this well-deserved victory. Aleia Evanko played a pivotal role, tallying 5 kills, 15 assists, and 5 digs, showcasing her versatility in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game. Bria Boyd orchestrated the team’s offense brilliantly with 16 assists and contributed with 3 aces, while Jacquelyn Campbell provided solid defense with 9 digs.

Jocelyn Pomeroy was a standout offensive performer, securing 13 kills, along with 4 aces and 12 crucial digs. Peyton Roberts mirrored Pomeroy’s efforts, tallying 13 kills, 4 aces, and 7 digs, adding to the team’s firepower. Damica Germanovich and Karsyn Bowyer both played key roles in defense, contributing 6 and 7 digs, respectively.

With this resounding victory, Beaver Local moves on to the district semifinals and is set to face Indian Creek. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at Steubenville, with a 6 pm start time.

POTTERS TURN THE TABLES ON BEAVER LOCAL

EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a highly anticipated sectional tournament clash, East Liverpool and Beaver Local battled it out in an intense showdown. East Liverpool emerged victorious in a thrilling two-overtime encounter, eliminating their arch-rivals with a final score of 2-1.

Despite heading into this matchup with a 0-3 record against the Beavers this season, the Potters remained undeterred. The Beavers initially took the lead when Ben Miller netted a goal, assisted by Kaleb Mays, with just 19 seconds remaining in the first half. It was a tense moment for East Liverpool, but they were far from done.

Preston Kerr displayed remarkable composure and determination by scoring the Potters’ first goal, equalizing the match at one, with a mere 1 minute and 11 seconds left in regulation. The drama continued to unfold as the game headed into overtime.

With the tension mounting, Wyatt McCune became the hero for East Liverpool. He managed to break the deadlock with a goal, thanks to an assist from Preston Kerr, with only 1 minute and 41 seconds left in the second overtime. It was a moment of pure elation for East Liverpool, securing the hard-fought victory.

With this impressive win, East Liverpool now sets its sights on the next challenge. They will travel to face the fourth-seeded Steubenville at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, at Harding Stadium.

WEEK 10 FOOTBALL IMPLICATIONS

Contributed by Mike Swinhart

 

DIVISION 2 REGION 5 – Hoban is already in the playoffs
Austintown Fitch
– WIN or Eastlake North loss

Lakeside
– WIN
– or losses by Cleveland CC, Lutheran East, Eastlake North, Solon, and Akron Ellet

DIVISION 3 REGION 9 – Ursuline is already in the playoffs
Canfield
– WIN or Notre Dame – Cathedral Latin loss

Chaney
– WIN + losses by Dover, Bedford, Kent Roosevelt, NDCL, and Marlington + win by Mooney or Boardman
– Loss + losses by Dover, Linsly(WV), Indian Valley, Kent Roosevelt, Harvey, West Geauga, Bedford, Marlington, Tallmadge, and NDCL + Boardman and Mooney wins

DIVISION 4 REGION 13 – WB, Struthers, Poland, Mooney, and Niles are already in playoffs
Beaver Local
– WIN or Ravenna loss

Girard
– WIN or Ravenna loss

Edgewood
– WIN or any losses by Ravenna, Field, Warrensville Heights, and Holy Name

East Liverpool
– WIN or any losses by Ravenna, Field, Warrensville Heights, and Holy Name

Hubbard
– WIN or losses by Lutheran East, Ravenna, and Warrensville Heights + either losses by Field & Holy Name or wins by Beaver Local, Youngstown East, Howland, and Greenville (PA)


DIVISION 5 REGION 17 – South Range and Garfield are already in playoffs
Conneaut
– WIN or 2 out of 3 must lose (Orrville, Smithville, Chagrin Falls)

Edison
– WIN or 3 out of 5 must lose (Brookside, Chagrin Falls, Smithville, Orrville, Fairless)

Lakeview
– WIN or 3 out of 5 must lose (Brookside, Chagrin Falls, Smithville, Orrville, Fairless)

Liberty
– WIN or 3 out of 5 must lose – Brookside, Orrville, Chagrin Falls, Smithville, and 1 out of 3 (Fairless, Claymont, or Manchester)

 

DIVISION 6 REGION 21 – United, PV, J-M, LaBrae, and Brookfield are already in playoffs
Mineral Ridge
– WIN or a winner in the Valley Christian – Columbiana game, they will be in

Crestview
– WIN or a winner in the Valley Christian – Columbiana game, they will be in

Columbiana
– WIN or losses by Independence, Brooklyn, Saint John School

Valley Christian
– WIN or losses by Independence, Brooklyn, Wickliffe, Saint John School + wins by Crestview, Wellsville, and either East Palestine or Leetonia

Waterloo
– WIN + losses by Columbiana, Crestview, East Palestine, Wickliffe, Independence, Saint John School, and Brooklyn + wins by Lisbon and Leetonia

East Palestine
– WIN + losses by Waterloo, Wickliffe, Columbiana, Crestview, Independence, St John School, and Brooklyn + wins by Leetonia and Wellsville


DIVISION 7 REGION 25 – Springfield, WR, Lowellville, Southern, Lisbon, & McDonald already in playoffs
Warren JFK
– WIN + Conotton Valley loss + either a Buckeye Central loss or two out of these next three need to lose (Crestline, St Joseph Central Catholic, and/or Bucyrus).

Windham
– WIN + losses by Conotton Valley, Buckeye Central, Saint John School, and Warren JFK + wins by Waterloo, Tuscarawas Central Catholic, and St. Thomas Aquinas

BEAVER LOCAL FINDS THEIR WAY BACK TO WINNING

STEUBENVILLE OH- Beaver Local roared back to winning form with an emphatic 48-6 victory over Indian Creek, showcasing their dominance on the football field.

The first quarter set the tone for Beaver Local’s impressive performance. Austin Cline orchestrated a 19-yard passing touchdown to Keaton Heddleston, giving them an early 7-0 lead. Cline continued to shine, scoring a 1-yard rushing touchdown at 6:58, extending their lead to 14-0.

The second quarter saw Beaver Local’s momentum persist as Cline added another feather to his cap with a 22-yard rushing touchdown at 8:21, pushing the lead to 20-0. Cline then demonstrated his passing prowess, connecting with Brock Severs for a 40-yard touchdown pass at 6:14, expanding the lead to 27-0.

Indian Creek found a response when Zach Byard threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Caleb Bodo at 4:46, putting their first points on the board at 27-6. However, Beaver Local quickly answered with a 47-yard rushing touchdown by Brock Severs at 4:25, reestablishing their dominance at 34-6.

The third quarter witnessed Beaver Local’s relentless pursuit of victory. Tyler Prideau bulldozed his way to a 25-yard rushing touchdown at 5:19, extending the lead to 41-6. Justin Cox joined in on the scoring action with an 11-yard rushing touchdown at 2:22, capping off the impressive performance at 48-6.

In the end, Beaver Local’s resounding victory put them back on track and demonstrated their determination to succeed on the football field.

EAGLES SOAR IN THRILLER OVER BL

HUBBARD, OH- In another tense encounter within the Northeast 8 division, Beaver Local faced off against Hubbard, but the Beavers’ struggles against the NE8 persisted as Hubbard’s Garland Warren sealed the game with a 5-yard touchdown run, securing a 29-25 victory for the Eagles with just 1:08 left on the clock.

Beaver Local, entering the game with a 4-2 record, found themselves in familiar territory, as this marked the third of four matchups against Northeast 8 opponents this season, with all previous games resulting in defeats, including encounters against Struthers and Niles. On the other side, Hubbard improved to a matching 4-3 record.

The game unfolded with both teams exchanging blows on the scoreboard:

Beaver Local drew first blood in the opening quarter, as senior quarterback Austin Cline connected with Brock Severs for a 14-yard touchdown pass, establishing a 7-0 lead.

Hubbard quickly responded, with Garland Warren rushing for a 10-yard touchdown, and the Eagles added a successful two-point conversion, taking an 8-7 lead with 1:45 remaining in the first quarter.

Warren continued to shine in the second quarter, breaking free for a 47-yard touchdown run, extending Hubbard’s lead to 15-7.

Beaver Local refused to be outdone, as Cline scored on a 5-yard touchdown run with just 1:02 left in the second quarter. The Beavers added a two-point conversion, sending both teams into halftime with a tied score of 15-15.

Hubbard regained the lead in the third quarter, as Alex Hackwelder executed a 1-yard keeper, making it 22-15 in favor of the Eagles. However, Beaver Local responded swiftly, with Brock Severs returning the ensuing kickoff an impressive 95 yards to tie the game at 22-22 with 7:02 left in the third quarter.

Kaleb Mays added a 21-yard field goal for Beaver Local with just 12 seconds remaining in the third quarter, giving the Beavers a brief lead of 25-22.

Ultimately, the late-game heroics of Garland Warren for Hubbard secured the victory for the Eagles, ending Beaver Local’s hopes of a comeback.

As Beaver Local prepares for their next challenge, a road game against Indian Creek, they will look for the comforts of their conference schedule to close out the year.

RED DRAGONS ROLL THE BEAVERS

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH – It was a beautiful Friday night under the stadium lights as the Niles Red Dragons took on the Beaver Local Beavers in a thrilling high school football matchup. Both teams had been preparing for this game for weeks, and the excitement in the air was palpable.

The game began with the Beavers wasting no time making their presence felt. Quarterback Austin Cline took the snap, dropped back, and scanned the field for an open receiver. His eyes locked onto Keaton Heddleston, who had managed to slip behind the Red Dragons defense. With a quick flick of his wrist, Cline launched a perfectly spiraling pass that found Heddleston in stride. Keaton Heddleston raced down the field, and with a burst of speed, he reached the end zone for a 59-yard touchdown. The extra point was good, and Beaver Local took an early 7-0 lead at 10:34 in the first quarter.

The Niles Red Dragons were not to be outdone. They responded with a powerful drive led by their star running back, Anthony Budak. Budak bulldozed his way through the Beavers’ defense, eventually capping the drive with a 3-yard rushing touchdown at 4:11. The Red Dragons’ extra point attempt was no good, but they closed the gap to 7-6.

The Niles Red Dragons quickly struck again. On their next possession, Anthony Budak showcased his versatility by throwing a 34-yard touchdown pass to Kris Hrosae, who made a spectacular catch in the end zone. With the extra point, Niles took a 13-7 lead with 1:40 left in the first quarter.

The second quarter belonged entirely to Niles. Running back Antuan Gardner took over, scoring two rushing touchdowns in quick succession. The first was a 19-yard scamper at 7:44, followed by a 4-yard plunge into the end zone at 6:30. With each touchdown, Niles extended their lead, now ahead 28-7.

The Red Dragons weren’t finished yet. Joseph Smith added his name to the list of Niles scorers with a 15-yard rushing touchdown at 6:07 in the second quarter. The Beaver Local defense struggled to contain the relentless Niles offensive onslaught. With the extra point, Niles took a commanding 35-7 lead.

Just before halftime, Anthony Budak connected with Nathan Coots on a 60-yard bomb, adding another touchdown to Niles’ tally. The Red Dragons went into halftime with a commanding 42-7 lead.

In the third quarter, Antuan Gardner continued to shine, breaking free for a stunning 65-yard rushing touchdown at 10:55. Niles now led 49-7.

The Beaver Local Beavers showed their resilience by scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Brayden Hall punched in a 5-yard rushing touchdown at 1:41, bringing the final score to 49-14 in favor of the Niles Red Dragons.

It was a night of high-scoring action, with the Niles Red Dragons emerging as the dominant force on the field. Their offense, led by Anthony Budak and Antuan Gardner, put on a show for the fans, while the defense held strong against the Beaver Local Beavers. As the final whistle blew, the Red Dragons celebrated their impressive victory, knowing that they had left an indelible mark on the field that night.

 

BEAVERS ARE THE ONES THAT TURN ON THE JETS

BELMONT OH- In a high-octane offensive showdown, Beaver Local surged to a commanding 53-26 victory over Union Local.

The first quarter set the tone as Austin Cline dashed 35 yards for a touchdown, putting Beaver Local on the board at 7-0. Cline continued his aerial assault with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Brock Severs, extending the lead to 13-0. Union Local struck back with Coltyn Carpenter’s electrifying 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, closing the gap to 13-6. However, Cline was relentless, adding another touchdown with a 2-yard run, making it 20-6.

The second quarter witnessed Brody Perzanowski’s 10-yard touchdown run for Union Local, cutting the deficit to 20-12. But Beaver Local responded with Keaton Heddleston hauling in an 8-yard touchdown pass from Cline, increasing the lead to 27-12. The game’s defining moment came when Brock Severs intercepted a pass and dashed 98 yards for a touchdown, extending Beaver Local’s lead to 34-12. Union Local showed resilience with Gannon Kerns catching a 4-yard touchdown pass from Isaiah Tomolonis, bringing the score to 34-20.

The third quarter saw no letup in Beaver Local’s offensive prowess, as Cline added a 5-yard touchdown run, making it 41-20. The final quarter began with Heddleston securing a 7-yard touchdown reception, widening the gap to 47-20. Union Local rallied with Brody Perzanowski’s 5-yard touchdown run, reducing the deficit to 47-26. However, Beaver Local had the last word, as Cline powered in with a 5-yard touchdown run, sealing the 53-26 victory.

This game showcased Beaver Local’s dynamic offense, led by Austin Cline’s impressive performance, including both passing and rushing touchdowns. Union Local demonstrated resilience and offensive prowess as well, but Beaver Local’s explosive plays proved to be the difference-maker. The final score reflected a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

BEAVER LOCAL MAKES IT A RED FRIDAY

EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals, Beaver Local left no room for doubt as they sprinted to a dominant 55-13 victory over East Liverpool. The game began with a bang as Gavin Wright’s pass was intercepted by Ryan Chafins and returned to East Liverpool’s 2-yard line, setting up the opening score. Austin Cline wasted no time, scoring a 2-yard rushing touchdown just moments later. Cline continued to be a force, adding a 3-yard rushing TD and a 5-yard rushing TD with a successful 2-point conversion on a fake PAT, giving Beaver Local a commanding 22-0 lead.

In the second quarter, Cline displayed his passing skills, connecting with Keaton Heddleston for a 12-yard touchdown, extending their lead to 29-0. East Liverpool found the end zone in the third quarter when Jaymin Haney rushed for a 5-yard TD, but Beaver Local responded emphatically. Austin Cline added a 3-yard rushing TD, and Brock Severs scored a 2-yard rushing TD, pushing the score to 49-7.

East Liverpool managed to score again in the fourth quarter, with Gavin Wright connecting with Quintin Conrad for a 34-yard passing TD. However, Beaver Local had the last word as Zavien Riley threw a 2-yard passing TD to Nicolas McKenzie, sealing the game with a final score of 55-13. Beaver Local’s commanding performance showcased their dominance in this rivalry matchup, leaving no doubt about their football prowess.