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BEAVER LOCAL ICED IN EXTRA TIME

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The John Marshall Monarchs came into Beaver Local and stole a win against the Beavers 51-48 in OT.  It was an eventful contest from the tip to the final buzzer. 

The Beavers jumped out to an early lead 11-2, and held multiple 10 point leads in the first half. The scoring sheet for Beaver Local was very spread out in the first 16 minutes. They lead 23-19 at the half. The Monarchs didn’t give up though. Both teams had trouble finishing in the paint and turning the ball over. The Beavers looked to have the game to begin the 4th, but the Monarchs stormed back and exchanged leads with Beaver Local for most of the quarter.

The Monarchs got the ball with 10 seconds left down 2. Landyn Helms hit the tying layup with 4 seconds left to send it into OT. The Monarchs then took leads and held the ball to force fouls, as they were already in the double bonus entering the overtime period. With 9 seconds left, after a Monarch miss from the line, Jenna Ricardo grabbed a rebound, but a jump ball was forced by the Monarchs on a play that many people argued should have been an over the back foul call. The Beavers were forced to foul and a free throw did it for John Marshall.

Jenna Riccardo finished with 19 points and 8 boards while Elizabeth Kolkowski added nine tallies and 12 caroms.  Madison Cline also supplemented scoring with nine points of her own.

The Beavers now fall to 2-3 on the young season and will take on Indian Creek on Thursday.

 

*Story contributed by the Voice of YSN Beaver Local- Michael McKenzie

BEAVER LOCAL COMES BACK TO BEAT RIVAL POTTERS

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By Michael McKenzie

 

The Lady Beavers won a home rivalry game in their first home game of the season, defeating the Lady Potters 55-36. However, it was a tale of 2 halves.

In the first half, it was a back and forth affair. The Potters erased an early 6-0 deficit and lead 14-10 towards the end of the opening quarter.  Standout senior Jenna Riccardo, the Beavers all-time leading scorer in school history, was isolated by the Potter defense in the early going. Riccardo had a few free throws and a jump shot to her credit in the first. The teams traded blows and went on their separate runs, as the Beavers took the lead 30-24 into the locker room. After the half, the Beavers turned it on and closed it out. They had a very successful full-court press, great transition defense, and Riccardo was able to find the sweet spot in the paint finishing with 16 along with Elizabeth Kolkowski’s 13, as the Beavers closed out the victory. 

For East Liverpool, Emma Ludwig chipped in 15 to lead the way for the Lady Potters.

The Lady Beavers improve to 1-1 on the year and play this Saturday at home with an approximate start time of 3:00 on YSN Beaver Local.

BEAVER LOCAL RALLY COMES UP SHORT

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SALINEVILLE, OH- Beaver Local traveled to Southern Local on Tuesday night and fell 63-49 to the Indians. Southern controlled the game from the get-go.

After one quarter, Southern was up 13-4, and the Indians didn’t let up the rest of the way.  things didn’t get much better for the Beavers.  The halftime score was 29-14 but the Beavers didn’t give up.  They made an attempt at a comeback, going on a 13-0 run to pull to within 2 in the 3rd quarter. They did that multiple times, but after 4 minutes, Southern regained control of the game. Forced turnovers on a full-court press and deep threes iced the game for the Indians halfway through the 4th and finished the Beavers off.

The next game on YSN Beaver Local is this upcoming Thursday with an approximate tip-off time of 7:00.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Michael McKenzie

LADY REBELS BOUNCE BEAVERS

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Crestview Lady Rebel Basketball team got their season started with a win Wednesday night over Beaver Local 54-46.

In the first half, it seemed as though Beaver Local was going to control the pace of play. They used their speed in transition to take advantage of easy basket opportunities. While Crestview hung around by slowing the game down and being deliberate on offense. Beaver Local took a four-point lead into the break.

In the third quarter, the Beavers kept dominating with the transition. Live ball turnovers would turn into points. They built up a 38-30 lead. Then the Rebels finally started to find their stride. With a little help from the perimeter shooting the Rebels were able to jump out to an 11-0 run and take a 41-38 lead. After the teams traded a trio of threes back and forth, the game was tied at 44-44. The Rebels ended the game on a strong 10-2 run to bring home the opening night victory 54-46.

Leading the way for the Rebels was Tanner Hoffer who finished with a double-double 17 points 11 rebounds. Krista Perry also finished with a double-double totaling 16 points and 13 rebounds.

Beaver Local was led by Jenna Riccardo with a game-high 22 points and 6 rebounds. Madison Cline was also in double figures with 10.

Crestview will return to action Monday night as they travel to Girard. Beaver Local will get back on the court Thursday as they host East Liverpool.

LADY BEAVERS STORM BACK TO CLAIM OPENING NIGHT WIN

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CARROLLTON, OH- The Beaver Local Lady Beavers we’re down almost the whole game to open the season Friday night in Carrollton. However, the Beavers came back to shock Carrollton 50-45.

The Beavers trailed 39-32 entering the fourth, but outscored the Warriors 18-6 to close out the game.

Senior, Jenna Riccardo, led the way for the Beavers with a double double. She finished with 24 points, and 12 boards. Elizabeth Kolkowski also had a double double with 17 points 10 rebounds.

The Beavers return to action Wednesday traveling to Crestview.

 

STRONG FINISH; BEAVERS SPEED PAST LEOPARDS

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- Led by seniors Ethan Lewis, Jacob Kane, & Daniel With, the Beaver Local Beavers were victorious on Senior Night on Friday with a 44-22 win over Liberty.

After both teams were stopped on fourth down on their opening possessions, the Beavers were faced with third & 8 on their own 34. Senior QB Ethan Lewis threw a short screen pass to Senior running back Jacob Kane & Kane zig-zagged through the Liberty defense 66 yards for a touchdown. A good 2 point conversion made the score 8-0 Beavers for the only score in the first quarter.

The Beavers erupted for 28 points in the second quarter. In the first minute of the second quarter Senior running back Daniel Wirth rumbled up the middle 34 yards for a touchdown to make the score 15-0. Then the Beavers attempted an onside kick which was successful as kicked Chase Flati recovered his own kick at the 50-yard line. Less than a minute later Jacob Kane scored again, this time on a 21-yard touchdown run to make the score 22-0. Then with Liberty driving near midfield with just under 3 minutes left in the first half, Beavers defensive lineman Payne Allen recovered a fumble & the Beavers went to work again. Lewis found tight end Nate Sprouse for a 9-yard touchdown catch with 45 seconds left in the first half to make the score 29-0. Then on the ensuing kickoff, the Beavers kicked it short & Joe Monte recovered on the Liberty 30. The Beavers once again took advantage of a great special teams play as they drove quickly to score again. Lewis threw his third touchdown pass as he found Logan Krulik from 5 yards out to make the score 36-0 with 18 seconds left in the first half. But Liberty did not give up. On the last play of the first half, Liberty QB Daveyon Williamson scored on a 78 yard run on the final play of the first half & scored on a 2 point conversion to make the score 36-8 Beavers at halftime.

During the third quarter, the Liberty Leopards continued to battle back. On the first possession for the Leopards in the third quarter, Liberty put together a nice drive that ended with a 28-yard touchdown run by Jaime Melton. A failed 2 point conversion made the score 36-14. On the Beavers next possession Kane fumbled & Carter Coman recovered on his own 49. On the very next play, Williamson threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to Jahmel Wallace. A good 2 point conversion made the score 36-22 with 4:22 left in the third quarter.

With the home fans feeling uneasy, the Beavers finally gave their crowd something to cheer about as Kane capped a long drive with a 7 yard TD run, his second rushing TD & third of the game. A 2 point conversion was good as kicker Chase Flati threw the 2 point pass to holder Ethan Lewis for the final points of the game.

Also of note, the Beavers on a number of occasions looked towards the sidelines before a play in an effort to draw the Leopards offsides. It worked 5 times during the game.

Liberty finished the season 3-7. QB Daveyon Williamson was 4-11 for 60 yards & a touchdown while running for 165 yards on 9 carries. Jaime Melton had 69 yards on 14 carries while Chris Carpenter had 60 yards on 10 carries. Jahmel Wallace had a 51-yard touchdown reception.

The Beavers finish the 2019 campaign with a 5-5 record. Ethan Lewis saved his best for last as he went 14-21 for 221 yards & 3 touchdowns. Jacob Kane had 69 yards rushing on 18 carries & 2 touchdowns & added 4 catches for 118 yards with a receiving touchdown. Daniel Wirth ran for 106 yards on 16 carries with a touchdown & also kicked an extra point after the Beavers last touchdown of the first half. Logan Krulik & Nate Sprouse each had a touchdown reception.

Don’t worry Beavers fans the 2020 season kicked off in 301 days on August 28, 2020 as the Beavers start next season at LaBrae.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Jason Hannum

ODD WEEK, ODD RESULT FOR BEAVER LOCAL

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RAYLAND, OH- The Beaver Local football team had developed an interesting pattern during the first 8 weeks of the 2019 football season. After a victory, the next game was followed by a loss, followed by a victory, then a loss, etc. So the season’s pattern up until tonight’s game was: win, loss, win, loss, win, loss, win, loss. But the visiting Martins Ferry Purple Riders altered that pattern on Friday Night as the Beavers lost 39-7.

But with how the game started with neither offense finding a rhythm, the game did have the feel of a one-sided victory by either side. The first quarter was scoreless. In fact, Martins Ferry did not register a single first down in the first quarter. Martins Ferry was set up by a Daniel Wirth fumble on the Purple Riders 5-yard line on the last play of the first quarter. To start the second quarter the Purple Riders finally started to move on a 10 play 95-yard drive. Quarterback Jack Probst & wide receiver Dasyn Hores connected on plays of 20 & 29 yards during the drive. The drive was capped off by a Chase Goff 1 yard touchdown run with 7:03 left in the second quarter, giving Martins Ferry a 7-0 lead. The Purple Riders would extend the lead when Cody Olson booted a 26-yard field goal with 45 seconds left in the second quarter, giving the visiting team a 10-0 lead at halftime.

The Beavers would get the ball first in the third quarter, but on the first play from scrimmage quarterback Tanner Johnston, fumbled the snap from center & Martins Ferry recovered on the Beavers 25. But on a 4th & 2 from the BL 17, Probst threw an interception to Ethan Lewis, who returned it to the MF 35. The Beavers would then embark on their only scoring drive of the night. The drive was highlighted by a Tanner Johnston 44 yard pass to Dylan Moore from the BL 49 to the MF 7. Two plays later on a third & goal from the 13, Johnston found Ethan Lewis in the end zone to make the score 10-7 with 7:44 left in the third.

But it was all Purple Riders after that, Martins Ferry would score two touchdowns before the end of the third quarter. On the next drive for the Purple Riders Chase Goff would score on his second 1 yard TD of the game to make the score 17-7 with 3:45 left in the third, Then after a Beavers three & out MF would score again as Jake Probst threw a 55 yard touchdown all to Logan Smith with 45 seconds in the third to make the score 24-7 Purple Riders at the end of three.

Martins Ferry would add on to the lead in the fourth quarter. With a 4th & inches on their own 19 early in the fourth, the Beavers went for the first down but Ethan Lewis, playing his usual QB position at this point, was stopped on a quarterback sneak, giving the Purple Riders the ball inside the BL 20. This led to a Cody Olson 36 yard field goal, making the score 27-7. Then on the Beaver’s next drive they were forced to punt from their own end zone, Chase Flati had his punt blocked & Richard McFarland recovered the ball in the end zone, 33-7 Purple Riders. On the Purple Riders final possession, George Hulsey scored a touchdown on a 7 yard run with less than a minute left, making the score 39-7.

For the Purple Riders Jake Probst was 9-20 for 184 yards with a touchdown & an interception. Wide receiver Dasyn Hores had 6 catches for 94 yards. Running back Logan Smith had 3 carries for 27 yards & 2 catches for 82 yards & a touchdown. Chase Goff had 16 carries for 39 yards & 2 touchdowns. Cody Olsen connected on 2 field goals of 26 & 36 yards.

For the Beavers Tanner Johnston was 5-9 for 77 yards & a touchdown as well as 15 carries for 50 yards. Ethan Lewis was 4-9 for 30 yards & had 2 catches for 24 yards & a touchdown. He also had an interception on defense. Dylan Moore added 3 catches for 51 yards.

The Beavers are now 4-5 on the season & will finish the 2019 season at home next Friday Night again Liberty. It’s Senior Night next Friday as all Senior athletes from the fall sports will be recognized before the game as well as Senior cheerleaders & Senior Marching Band members.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Beaver Local Beat Reporter, Jason Hannum

BEAVER LOCAL FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 8) WITH MIKE MCKENZIE

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Week eight saw Coach Mike McKenzie and the Beaver Local Beavers travel down to Wintersville, Ohio to take on the Indian Creek Redskins. Unfortunately, the Beavers returned home falling just a bit short after a hard fought game. Week nine will be the start of a two game homestand to finish out the 2019 season for Beaver Local, as they will play host to the Martins Ferry Purple Riders this Friday night.

YSN’s own, Michael McKenzie, sat down with Coach McKenzie this week to discuss the Indian Creek game but also what the Beavers need to do to keep their playoff hopes alive.

 

All that and more in this week’s episode of Beaver Local Beavers Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Mike McKenzie!

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BEAVERS SHORTCHANGE CREEK

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WINTERSVILLE, OH- The Beavers pattern of a win every other game and lose every other game continued, as they fell 37-7 to the Indian Creek Redskins Friday night.

It was a very entertaining game in the first half. The Beavers went three and out to start the game, and then recovered a fumble, which led to a missed field goal. Both defenses then were relentless until Creek got on the board towards the end of the first quarter. The Redskins held the lead for most of the first half. They had a 12-0 lead until Ethan Lewis connected on his 4th pass in a row to James Monte which cut the lead down to 12-7. That was the score at the half. It was all Redskins after that. They were only stopped twice on offense, as they scored on drive after drive. The Beavers tried to get some sort of run game going but weren’t able to against the stout run defense of Indian Creek. The Redskins won 37-7 on their senior night, establishing the run on offense and stopping it on defense. 

The Beavers fall to 4-4 and will face Martins Ferry back at home next week. Kickoff at 7:00, pregame at 6:40 on YSN Beaver Local.

BEAVER LOCAL FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 7) WITH MIKE MCKENZIE

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Coach Mike McKenzie and the Beaver Local Beavers took on the task of traveling to Rayland, Ohio to take on the Buckeye Local Panthers and they ended up coming back home as winners with a 21-20 victory. Week eight will be another tough road test for the Beavers as they will make the trek to Wintersville, Ohio to take on the Redskins of Indian Creek.

YSN’s own, Michael McKenzie, caught up with Coach McKenzie this week to discuss what he and his staff took away from the Buckeye Local game but also what he anticipates happening as the 2019 football season starts to wrap up.

 

Beaver Local Beavers Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Mike McKenzie is LIVE!

 

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