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EAGLES SWEEP LISBON SERIES

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HANOVERTON, OH- The Lisbon Blue Devils tried to take a page from the United playbook on Wednesday by making a comeback on the road.  Unfortunately for the Devils, there were some pages missing.  Lisbon‘s effort to come back from down four runs in the fourth inning came up just short, as they fell 7-6 to United on Wednesday. The Devils scored two runs in the failed comeback on an error and a walk by Blake Reynolds.  The Blue Devils fell behind early in the loss. United scored on a single by Leyman in the first inning, a single by Mcdevitt in the first inning, and a groundout by Parker Hydrick in the second inning.

Hahlen pitched United to victory. He allowed two hits and two runs over three innings, striking out three. Antram threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen.  Justin Sweeney took the loss for Lisbon. He surrendered six runs on eight hits over three and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking zero.  Nick Mundy led the offense for Lisbon with two hits in four at-bats, while Logan Bell drew three walks.

United tallied ten hits in the game. Hydrick and Black each managed multiple hits for United.

 

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LADY CLIPS ICE BLUE DEVILS

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  The Columbiana Clippers defeated the Western Reserve Blue Devils in softball action here Tuesday night 7-5 in a game that featured a few momentum swings, the last favoring the home team.  The Clippers scored in each of the first two innings to take a 3-0 lead into the third. The Blue Devils rallied to tie it in the third and took the lead 5-3 in the fifth. They maintained a 5-4 lead into the bottom of the sixth, but with none on and two out, the Clippers exploded for 4 runs.  Tori Long retired the side in order in the seventh for the complete game victory.

Losing pitcher, Layla Woolf, settled in after the shaky first two innings and appeared to have the game in hand with two outs in the sixth.  However, Clipper sophomore Madison Moser battled Woolf fouling off several offerings before singling sharply to right. That turned the lineup over to the top where Maci Linhart resides.  Linhart scorched a base hit to left for her third hit of the game. Then, Alyssa Tohm delivered the big blow. A two-run triple to give the Clippers the lead. Tohm scored the final run on a wild pitch.

Welsch led the Blue Devils offensively.  Woolf, Donithan, and Heater had timely hits as well.  Long helped her own cause with two hits for the Clippers (2-0).

 

**Written by YSN’s Voice of Columbiana, Mark Franken**

BIG DOGS OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED

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With over 410,000 votes during the final poll, the first-ever Baird Brothers/YSN Big Dogs of the Valley Players of the Year were awarded during intermission of the YSN All-Star Game last night.  The award was based on three separate pieces of data which were weighted and scored.

For the girls, Beaver Local’s Jenna Riccardo will wear the crown for 2019.  Riccardo won the Week 1 vote for BDOV, and was nominated 11 out of the 12 weeks the contest was held.  In only her junior season, Jenna became the all-time leading scorer for the Beavers.  She also averaged a double-double this year with 23 points, and 13.3 rebounds per game alongside her 2.6 steals and nearly two blocks to boot.  She also was recognized for being the Columbiana County player of the year, and most recently was named third-team All-Ohio.

PHOTO CREDIT: JILL RICCARDO

Taking home the award for the guys is Lisbon Senior, Justin Sweeney.  A young man who’s battled through many obstacles just to be on the court this season.  However, when he stepped back on the floor, he owned it.  After returning to the court less than 3 months after reconstructive knee surgery, Justin came back to average 21 points per game with 8 rebounds in 2019 while becoming Lisbon’s All-Time Leading Scorer.  Sweeney took home the Week 4 honors for BDOV, and had nominations in each week thereafter.  Earlier this week, Justin was named to the Division IV All-Ohio team.

PHOTO CREDIT: JKB PHOTO

Congratulations to both Jenna and Justin from all of us at YSN, and on behalf of Baird Brothers.  An extraordinary season for both players, and well-deserved accomplishments this season from many outlets.

 

 

AKRON ANSWERS THE BELL

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LISBON,OH- What was a rollercoaster of emotions for Lisbon’s Logan Bell quickly turned into a dream come true.

The Lisbon Ace signed on with Chris Sabo’s University of Akron Baseball team officially on Monday. Bell has solid career numbers as a Blue Devil with an 18-6 record, 1.67 ERA, and 180 strikeouts to his credit. Logan also has paced the offense with his offense with a career .387 batting average with 58 RBI including 3 HR.

Bell looks to take the hill at the next level with his blazing 90 MPH fastball, and his bucket of off-speed that keeps hitters guessing. He will also serve as a foundational piece of the reformed Akron Baseball team that last played in 2015.

Logan will also be studying numbers off the field as he plans on majoring in accounting.

From all of us at YSN, we wish Logan the best of luck at the next level as a Zip.

LISBON BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER W/ CHRIS HUCKSHOLD (EP 1)

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Drive, determination, and battling adversity is where the 2019 Lisbon Blue Devils have come from this season.  Having to adjust on the fly has been a big part of building the path this season, and one that still has the makings for big things.

If you could see the effort that the Lisbon Coaching staff puts their players in to succeed, it’s astonishing.

Opponents film is broken down to its very foundation and drilled in practice.  Repetition of how plays work, and why they’ll be successful.  Having an entire team believe not just in the vision, but the purpose of each other.  All things that are preached and instilled by Lisbon Head Basketball Coach, Chris Huckshold.

We caught up with Lisbon’s leader prior to the District game against Sebring to see what has the world talking about the Blue Devils this season, as well as who is role model was on his way up the ladder.

All that and more on this week’s Lisbon Basketball Coach’s Corner with Chris Huckshold!

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SWEENEY HITTING HIS STRIDE: JUSTIN TIME

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Close your eyes for a moment.

It’s your senior year.  You’ve dreamt of this moment since you were a young Lisbon Blue Devil.  Since the time you first laced up your shoes and wore the “L” proudly in front of your community.

Now imagine all you’ve worked for being taken away from you with one misstep, one accident, one freak play.  The heartache, the frustration, the anger.  There’s no way you’ll be able to play, and if you somehow made it back later that year- you wouldn’t be the same.  It’s enough to make anybody throw in the towel and give up.

Anybody but Lisbon’s Justin Sweeney.

The Senior Blue Devil suffered what seemingly should have been a year ending injury.  However, just a few months after a devastating knee injury Sweeney lived up to his epic tweet on that tough night in Northeast Ohio.

Justin.  Sweeney.  Was.  Back.

Not only did he come back, but he became the scorer he was, and the one he was always meant to be.  Lisbon’s All-Time Scoring Leader!

PHOTO CREDIT: JKB PHOTO

Now with his team one way away from District play, Sweeney will take the floor on Friday against Sebring with momentum on his team’s side.  Lisbon looks to repay a debt that was served on the Devil’s home court two years ago when Sebring upset Lisbon to advance in the tournament.

We sat down with Justin for this week’s Lisbon Player Profile: SWEENEY HITS HIS STRIDE: JUSTIN TIME.

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DEVILS POUNCE ON THE LIONS TO MOVE ON

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LISBON, OH- The Sectional Final is now set with Lisbon overpowering Heartland Christian 74-42. Lisbon set the pace early leading in the first-half leading 31-17 going into the locker room.
The Blue Devils never let off the throttle in the second-half, Lisbon senior Justin Sweeney paced the way offensively with a triple-double, 25 points, 13 boards, 10 steals, and 8 assists. Ryan McCollough chipped in 15 points,  Blayne Brownfield added 11 points.
Seniors Logan Bell (8 points) and Brice Blackburn (6 points) had a solid night of defense under the hoop for the Devils.

Heartland Christian’s Ronnie Mathews had 23 points to lead the Lions.

Lisbon will matchup Friday at Sebring for Sectional Final 7 pm.

LADY JAYS ICE THE DEVILS IN POSTSEASON PLAY

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The Lady Jays and Devils duked it out for the sectional final, but it was Jackson Milton that would prevail 44-41 over Lisbon.

The Lady Devils who ended their season, 17-7 were lead by Hailee Carpenter with 10 points.
Starting in the 1st quarter Lady Jay’s Grace McDevitt came right out of the locker room ready to play with 8 points paced right with her was Lisbon’s Maddie Liberati with 8 points, respectively.

Cadee Johnson and Chloe Smith both chopped in 7 a piece for Lisbon. Grace McDevitt of Jackson Milton finished with 12.

Jackson Milton moves on to the District semifinal at the Struthers Field-house later this week.

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

LISBON BLUE ANGELS

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LISBON, OH- It gives me no greater pride and joy to return back to my alma mater the home of the blue and the white, Lisbon David Anderson High school. This is my final Christmas as a DAHS parents, we’ve been blessed with the legacy of students and student-athletes not because they have a ball in their hand or because the rushed or outscored their opponents but because they are kind, generous, and humble.

A week ago, Tuesday two senior students, Miranda Wood, and Hailey Toot, knew of a fellow senior student that wasn’t expecting much for Christmas. In a simple Social media post,” we need help” these two young ladies rallied an entire student body, Lisbon staff, and community to raise enough funds in just a few short hours to purchase the Christmas gift that he had longed and hoped for. The funds came in so quickly to not only buy the gift he so chooses, but they also raised enough money to purchase him other items that he needed for his home. Lisbon students and their community stuck beside one another and gave an amazing Christmas to one young man to make his Christmas outlook what is now,  “Merry and Bright”.

 

 

Haley Toot is a Varsity Cheerleader, the daughter of Dave and Heather Toot, Miranda Wood, faithful student supporter, is the daughter of Melinda Reynolds and Jason Wood.
Lisbon Student Council also rallied their troops and purchased gifts for 8 students in their prospective classes under their advisor Mrs. Carrie Smith. The Junior High Student Senate sponsored 4 of their fellow students.
HS Student Council-Natalie Ammon, Varsity Cheerleader, Treasurer, Chloe Smith, Varsity Basketball/Cheer, Co-President, Hailee Carpenter, Varsity Basketball, Secretary, Missing: Alivia Leyman, VP, Brice Blackburn Co-President
JR High student senate: Aliza Baker, Basketball, Nick Freeman, Addison Andric, Cheerleader Missing: Madalyn Lowther
 As a fellow DaHS parent, this delights my heart to know there is so much goodness flowing In the hallways of Lisbon DAHS.
Happy Holidays!
-Dana Blackburn