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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

BIG DOGS OF THE VALLEY- WEEK 3 WINNERS

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With over 40,000 votes cast between Sunday at 7 PM and Wednesday at midnight, the Week 3 Winners have been chosen for Baird Brothers’ Big Dog of the Valley.

 

Congratulations to United’s Parker Hydrick (9,004 votes) whose 18 points and 4 assists over Southern earned him the boy’s Week 3 reward.

PHOTO CREDIT: @United_Hoops

Congratulations to Lisbon’s Izzy Perez (19,371 votes) who posted 29 points and 5 steals in a win over Toronto, and got the Week 3 nod for the ladies.

PHOTO CREDIT: Megan Conley Beagle

BIG DOGS OF THE VALLEY-WEEK 1 WINNERS

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With over 100,000 votes cast between Sunday at 7 PM and Wednesday at midnight, the Week 1 Winners have been chosen for Baird Brothers’ Big Dog of the Valley.

 

Congratulations to Lisbon’s Ryan McCullough (37,189 votes) whose 26 points and 6 assists over Crestview earned him the boy’s reward.

PHOTO CREDIT: JKB PHOTO

Congratulations to Beaver Local’s Jenna Riccardo (23,011 votes) who posted 30 points and 11 boards in a win over Carrollton, and got the Week 1 nod for the ladies.

PHOTO CREDIT: JILL RICCARDO

 

ALL-COLUMBIANA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS RELEASED

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On behalf of YSN, many congratulations to all these gentlemen for their hard work and dedication to their teams, schools, and communities!

 

COACH OF THE YEAR: D.J. Ogilvie, United Local

FIRST TEAM

BEAVER LOCAL: Christian Lerussi, Garrett Givens

PHOTO CREDIT: SKY HIGH PHOTOGRAPHY

COLUMBIANA: Erik Hopfenziz, Hunter Zentner, Chase Franken, Joe Bable, Wayne Davis, Brandt Virden

PHOTO CREDIT: OLIVIA MORGAN

CRESTVIEW: Dominic Perry, Dylan Huff, Stephen Barr, Wyatt Woodring, Andrew Yanssens, Josh Simmons

EAST LIVERPOOL: Skylor Wooley, Noah Wheaton, Nick Woodyard, Aidan Watkins, Derek Carter, Peyton Reed

NICK WOODYARD (PHOTO CREDIT: LEGACYSTUDIOSBYJJS

EAST PALESTINE: Parker Sherry, Dominic Posey, Cameron Walker, Brock Cheurco

PHOTO CREDIT: STACEY SEVACKO PHOTOGRAPHY

LEETONIA: Marco Ferry, Brett Davis

LISBON: Brice Blackburn, Sean Preston

PHOTO CREDIT: TRACY COX

SALEM: Turner Johnson, Robbie Sarginger, Cade Campolito, Niko Walter, Matt Castles, Luke Weingart

PHOTO CREDIT: SIX-FOUR-THREE PRODUCTIONS

SOUTHERN: Cam Grodhaus, Jayce Sloan, River Pappas, Brad Sloan, Hunter Morris, Mark Soukup, Steven Craig

UNITED: Ethan Antram, Landon Baker, Bodey Kiko, Brady Leyman, Gunner McIntosh, Nick Rhodes, Tyler Lippiatt

WELLSVILLE: Derrick Suggs, Darien Suggs

PHOTO CREDIT: JT HIGGINS/JTHPHOTOS.ORG

 

HONORABLE MENTION

BEAVER LOCAL: Zach Smith, Beau Smith

COLUMBIANA: Jakob Cross, Jack Carney

CRESTVIEW: Nick Sherill, Justin Collins

EAST LIVERPOOL: P.J. Morris, Corey Weyand

EAST PALESTINE: Mike Frazier, Blaize Reynolds

LEETONIA: Dylan Durick

LISBON: Logan Bell, Nicolas Mundy

SALEM: Cooper Stockman, Jordan Lyons

SOUTHERN: Dylan Milhoan, Steve Richards

UNITED: Keaton Baker, Kody Vint

WELLSVILLE: Cole Corbin, Cade Weekley

FOOTBALL ALL-EOAC TEAMS RELEASED

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LISBON, OH- The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference has released their football picks for All-EOAC honors.

FIRST TEAM

Erik Hopfenziz (Columbiana, Sr.); Hunter Zentner (Columbiana, Jr.); Chase Franken (Columbiana, Jr.); Joe Bable (Columbiana, Jr.); Wayne Davis (Columbiana senior); Parker Sherry (East Palestine, Sr.); Dominic Posey (East Palestine, Sr.); Cameron Walker (East Palestine, Sr.); Marco Ferry (Leetonia, So.); Brice Blackburn (Lisbon, Sr.); Cam Grodhaus (Southern, Jr.); Jayce Sloan (Southern, Jr.); River Pappas (Southern, Sr.); Brad Sloan (Southern, So.); Dylan Milhoan (Southern, Jr.); Trent Wright (Toronto, Sr.); Zach Stackhouse (Toronto, Jr.); Ethan Antram (United, Sr.); Landon Baker (United, Sr.); Brady Leyman (United, Sr.); Bodey Kiko (United, Jr.); Nick Rhodes (United, Sr.); Derrick Suggs (Wellsville, Sr.).

Specialists

Logan Bell (Lisbon, Sr.); Gunner McIntosh (United, Sr.).

SECOND TEAM

Jakob Cross (Columbiana, Jr.); Brandt Virden (Columbiana, Sr.); Cody Miller (Columbiana, Jr.); Brock Cheurco (East Palestine, Sr.); Mike Frazier (East Palestine, Sr.); Colton Cook (East Palestine, Sr.); Connor Hicks (Leetonia, Jr.); Brock Simpson (Leetonia, Sr.); Sean Preston (Lisbon, Sr.); Justyn Briand (Lisbon, Sr.); Steve Craig (Southern, Jr.); Mark Soukup (Southern, Jr.); Kyle Young (Southern, Jr.); Frank Fulton (Toronto, Sr.); AJ Clegg (Toronto, Jr.); Tristan Thomas (Toronto, Jr.); Tyler Lippiatt (United, Jr.); Deric Ellyson (United, Jr.); Brendan Rose (United, Sr.); Caden Weekley (Wellsville, So.); Cole Corbin (Wellsville, Sr.).

Specialists

Collin Schick (Columbiana, So.); Darien Suggs (Wellsville, Jr.).

HONORABLE MENTION

Xathon Cross (Columbiana); Blaize Reynolds (East Palestine); Alex Waterbeck (Leetonia); Nicolas Mundy (Lisbon); Steven Richards (Southern); Isaac Miller (Toronto); Christian Barnes (United); Draven Crow (Wellsville).

Congratulations to all on their selections!