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LAKERS RIDE WAVE PAST BOMBERS

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Photo Credit: Kelly York Summers

Windham, OH- In an classic NAC battle, the Pymatuning Valley Lakers displayed their resilience and skill as they emerged victorious against the Windham Bombers with a final score of 66-60. The game, played on 1/5/24, showcased the Lakers’ determination and teamwork, ultimately solidifying their standing with a record of 7-3.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:

1st Quarter:

  • Pymatuning Valley Lakers: 16 points
  • Windham Bombers: 11 points

The Lakers started the game strong, setting the tone with a solid lead in the opening quarter.

2nd Quarter:

  • Pymatuning Valley Lakers: 17 points
  • Windham Bombers: 22 points

The Bombers mounted a comeback in the second quarter, outscoring the Lakers, but Pymatuning Valley maintained their edge.

3rd Quarter:

  • Pymatuning Valley Lakers: 17 points
  • Windham Bombers: 12 points

The Lakers continued to build on their lead in the third quarter, maintaining control of the game.

4th Quarter:

  • Pymatuning Valley Lakers: 16 points
  • Windham Bombers: 15 points

In a closely contested final quarter, both teams fought hard, but the Lakers held on to secure the victory.

Top Performers:

Pymatuning Valley Lakers:

  • Blake Krznaric: 28 points
  • Zane Neczeporenko: 16 points
  • Caydense Wiser: 9 points

Windham Bombers:

  • C. Brenton: 23 points
  • Nick Hopper: 16 points
  • A. Wiley: 6 points

Upcoming Matches:

The Pymatuning Valley Lakers (7-3) will face the Fairport Skippers (5-2) on the road in a highly anticipated matchup scheduled for 1/9/24. The Skippers, coming off a dominant 90-54 win over the Mathews Mustangs, will pose a tough challenge for the Lakers.

Meanwhile, the Windham Bombers (4-5) are set to play at home against the Mathews Mustangs. The Mustangs are looking to bounce back from a 90-54 loss to the Fairport Skippers, setting the stage for an intriguing clash between the two NAC members.

LABRAE DEFENSE LOOMS LARGE

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By Matt Maher 


LEAVITTSBURG, OH – It was business as usual for LaBrae Tuesday night when they hosted Windham. The Vikings would show dominant play on offense and some great defense against the Bombers that would help lead them to a 52-32 victory. 

 

For Windham the first quarter was a feeling out for how the game would go and as a result of their more passive start they would only put up 6 points. All 6 came from 3 different sources: Briah Daniel, Brielle Jones and Lorena De Oliveria. While The Bombers didn’t score a whole lot, they did find a groove on the defensive side of the ball in the final 2 minutes which helped them keep LaBrae from scoring on an astronomical scale. Speaking of LaBrae they found 14 points with 9 of them coming from the great Ella Kuszmaul who hit three 2’s as well as the games first 3. 

 

LaBrae continued their hot hands with 16 more points in the 2nd quarter. Scoring was spread across 6 different players including Marissa Levensky who found her first 2, Mia Sloan who scored a beautiful 3 and Ella Kuszmaul who found 5 more points with a 2 and a 3. Windham found 10 points and were led by Daniel who erupted for 6 points and really got her fantastic night started in this frame. 

 

Windham would continue to see Daniel score another 8 points and continue to amaze everyone in the gym and at home. The other 2 points would come from Mariah Woods who had spent all night intercepting passes and pushing the ball down the floor and while the majority of her shots were too hard she did show improvement as the game went on. LaBrae scored 12 more points on their way to 52 with another even quarter of scoring among the team. Levensky scored 4 more points doubling her first half production while Kuszmaul only added 2 more points.

 

Windham continued their defensive showing but still had trouble cashing in on chances and with their struggles they only managed to score 6 points with all of them coming from Daniel who hit a 2 and then went 4-for-4 from the charity stripe. Briah Daniel would go on to finish the night with 22 points which led all players in scoring. LaBrae would only score 10 points with 6 of them coming from Levensky who really found herself in the final frame. The other 4 would come from Eva Prejsnar and Kuszmaul who each scored 2 points. 

 

It was another great night for the Vikings who improved to 8-1 with this latest victory. Ella Kuszmaul finished with 18 points and Marissa Levensky with 12. For Windham they were led far and away by Briah Daniel with her 22 points and no Bomber came close with the second highest scorer being Mariah Woods who had 4 points. Despite the great defense we saw from Windham the Vikings were too much to contain and as a result they moved to 4-3. Windham will be back in action where they travel to Maplewood to take on the rockets at 5:30Pm on January 4th and LaBrae will stay at home when they host Campbell Memorial on January 4th at 7:00PM.

HERALDS LOSE HEARTBREAKER IN FINAL SECONDS

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Photo Credit: Mickey Zheng Photography

Windham, OH- In early season NAC play, the St. John Heralds clashed with the Windham Bombers in a thrilling matchup. The final buzzer echoed through the gymnasium, leaving the Heralds with a close defeat at the hands of the Bombers. Let’s break down the action quarter by quarter and highlight the standout performances from both teams.

First Quarter: Heralds Face an Early Deficit

The opening quarter set the tone for the game as the Windham Bombers raced ahead, outscoring the St. John Heralds 24-14. Despite the Heralds’ efforts, the Bombers showed determination and offensive prowess, building an early lead that would prove challenging to overcome.

Second Quarter: Heralds Mount a Comeback

Undeterred by the early deficit, the St. John Heralds rallied in the second quarter. They tightened their defense and unleashed an impressive offensive display, putting up 18 points. The Windham Bombers, however, managed to maintain their lead, heading into halftime with a 30-32 advantage.

Third Quarter: Back-and-Forth Battle

As the game progressed, both teams engaged in a back-and-forth battle. The Heralds managed to keep pace with the Bombers, with each team scoring 7 points in the third quarter. The stage was set for a nail-biting final period.

Fourth Quarter: Heralds Fight Until the End

In the last quarter, the St. John Heralds fought relentlessly, determined to secure a comeback victory. They posted an impressive 22 points, showcasing their offensive prowess. However, the Windham Bombers maintained their composure, responding with 18 points to secure the win.

Key Players for the Heralds: Vin Narducci and Aaron Wychock

Vin Narducci emerged as the top scorer for the Heralds, contributing an impressive 30 points to the team’s total. Aaron Wychock also made a significant impact with 12 points. The duo displayed excellent long-range shooting, each making 4 three-pointers.

Windham Bombers’ Standouts: C. Brenton and Nick Hopper

For the Windham Bombers, C. Brenton led the way with an outstanding performance, scoring 23 points. Nick Hopper also played a crucial role, adding 16 points to the Bombers’ total.

Looking Ahead

Despite the tough loss, the St. John Heralds are gearing up for their next challenge. On 12/08/23, they will face off against the Bristol Panthers, who boast a 2-0 record in the NAC league. The Bombers, with a 1-0 record, will take on the Lordstown Red Devils on the same date. Basketball enthusiasts can expect another thrilling showdown as these teams continue their quest for victory in the upcoming games.

WINDHAM BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JJ COLLINS

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By Ty Bartell

WINDHAM OH- Bombs away Windham! It’s basketball season once again! When talking about hoops this year, The Bombers girls basketball team looks to be an intriguing one this season. Featuring plenty of multiple year starters on this year’s squad, Windham looks to compete for the top spot in the Northeastern Athletic Conference (NAC) Stripes Division.

In this season’s first edition of Coaches Corner, YSNs Ty Bartell got the opportunity to talk with Head Coach JJ Collins about the upcoming season. Focusing on things such as the team, Coach Collins basketball mindset and outlook, the goals of The Bombers this year and much more! Catch this Coaches Corner and catch more coverage of Windham this winter sports season with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

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BLUE DEVILS AVOID BOMBERS COMEBACK

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By Ty Bartell

WINDHAM OH-  In a thrilling and competitive night of basketball on the network, The Windham Bombers
girls basketball team had their season opening game at home where they hosted The McDonald Blue Devils. Windham, representatives of The Northeastern Athletic Conference (NAC) Stripes Division, opted for the early non-conference matchup with McDonald members of The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) Scarlet Division.

The Blue Devils jumped out to an early advantage 14-7 after one quarter, propelled by two triples in the quarter, one by Gracie Callow and the other by Juliana Krumpak. The second quarter wound up being the lowest scoring of the game for both teams, with each squad scoring just 8 points each in the quarter with defense taking precedence. Drawing even in the frame allowed McDonald to hold onto their 7 point advantage heading to the locker room, up 22-15 at halftime.

At the start of the third quarter, it looked like Windham started to find their groove on offense; however, The Blue Devils maintained their lead through matching the scores of The Bombers, with McDonald leading 35-26 heading to the fourth and final quarter. It was bombs away from that point for Windham and the combination of Mariah Woods and Briah Daniel marched The Bombers right back into the game, eventually taking a fourth quarter lead! For most teams, losing the lead late is a tough pill to swallow, but McDonald still found a way to get it done, holding off Windham for the 45-42 win!
Big scorer of the night was McDonald’s Gracie Gallow who finished with 17 points to lead the game, while Cierra Shiley cleaned up the boards and locked down the post for The Blue Devils. But the Player of The Game performance goes to Juliana Krumpak who displayed an impressive amount of toughness, grit and courage to compile 15 timely points to help lead her team to victory!

Despite the loss, it was still a good night for a couple Bombers as well with Mariah Woods leading the team with 14 points, 7 of which came in the fourth. Also, Briah Daniel who had 12 points on the night with 9 of them coming in the final quarter. Windham (0-1) will look to get their first win of the season when they host Ashtabula St. John (0-0) on THursday, November 30th. Meanwhile, McDonald (2-1) will be in-action next against an opponent across The MVAC in The Grey Division when they host The Liberty Leopards (0-1) also on Thursday. Interviews with winning Head Coach Tony Matisi and Player of the Game Juliana Krumpak can be found below!

Be sure to stay tuned with YSN for complete season coverage of both The Windham Bombers and McDonald Blue Devils with live games, scores, stats, stories and more, exclusively on YSN!

 

LAKERS STAY PERFECT IN NAC PLAY

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Photo Credit: Kelly Summers

Windham, OH- In a dominant display of ball control and defense, the Pymatuning Valley Lakers secured an impressive victory against the Windham Bombers, blanking their opponents with a final score of 36-0. It was a statement win for the Lakers, highlighting their superiority on both sides of the ball.

The game kicked off with a bang in the 1st quarter, as Ryan Croston bulldozed his way into the end zone with a 9-yard touchdown run. The Lakers didn’t stop there, successfully converting a 2-point attempt to take an early 8-0 lead. Croston continued to shine, breaking free for a spectacular 42-yard touchdown run, though the 2-point conversion was denied, leaving the score at 14-0.

In the 2nd quarter, Ty Vickery extended the Lakers’ lead with a 5-yard touchdown run, but another failed 2-point conversion attempt kept the score at 20-0. The Lakers showed no mercy in the 3rd quarter, with Jayce Fulkman muscling his way into the end zone with a 6-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful 2-point conversion. The Lakers now led comfortably at 28-0.

The final quarter saw Luke Giddings recover a fumble and return it for a touchdown, further sealing the Lakers’ commanding lead. With another successful 2-point conversion, the final score was set at 36-0.

Pymatuning Valley’s quarterback, Ryan Croston, emerged as the standout performer of the game, scoring two rushing touchdowns and amassing an impressive 113 yards on the ground.

With this decisive victory, the Pymatuning Valley Lakers improved their season record to 7-3, maintaining a perfect 5-0 record in the NAC. Their next challenge will be in the first round of the OHSAA playoffs as they host the Crestview Rebels, who have a record of 5-5 overall and 5-2 in the MVAC.

Unfortunately, for the Windham Bombers, their season ends with a record of 2-8 overall and 1-4 in the NAC, as they failed to qualify for the OHSAA playoffs. The Lakers’ performance in this game surely left an indelible mark, setting the stage for an exciting playoff run.

LISBON TAKES MOMENTUM INTO TOURNAMENT TIME

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LISBON OH- In a final regular-season matchup, Lisbon’s volleyball team displayed their prowess on the court, securing a resounding victory against Windham with set scores of 25-16, 25-23, and 25-23. It was a fitting conclusion to their regular campaign.

Lisbon’s players shone in various aspects of the game, contributing to the team’s impressive win. Izzy Lannon led the charge with 10 points and 5 crucial kills, showcasing her scoring ability. Stefanee Stacey exhibited her playmaking skills with 9 points and an impressive 17 assists. Maddie Marshalek made her presence felt with 5 kills and 2 well-timed blocks. Kyrstin Reckner and Eliza Baker were instrumental in the defensive effort, each amassing an impressive 15 digs.

With this triumph, Lisbon wraps up their regular season with a 10-11 record, poised to enter the tournament phase. Their next challenge awaits as they prepare to face Springfield in the first round of the tournaments. The matchup is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Elyria Open Door Christian.

HERALDS MORE EXPLOSIVE IN WIN OVER BOMBERS

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Windham, OH- In a game decided in the final 12 seconds, the St. John Heralds managed to edge out the Windham Bombers by a final score of 36-33. This game had everything a football fan could ask for: incredible plays, multiple lead changes, and a nail-biting finish.

The first quarter started with a bang as Windham’s Jack Eye scored a 22-yard touchdown, putting the Bombers on the board. With the extra point good, the Heralds found themselves trailing early, 7-0.

The second quarter saw Windham extend their lead when Anthony Paolella rushed for a 2-yard touchdown, though the extra point attempt was unsuccessful. The Heralds answered back with Will Anderson’s 11-yard touchdown run, but the two-point conversion fell short. Windham then added to their lead with Carlos Bruton’s 22-yard touchdown run, making it 19-6.

The third quarter brought hope for the Heralds as Anderson found the end zone again, this time with a 5-yard run. However, they couldn’t convert the two-point attempt. St. John’s Vin Narducci brought them within striking distance with a 2-yard touchdown and a successful two-point conversion, making the score 20-19 in favor of the Heralds.

The fourth quarter was a rollercoaster ride. Windham’s Jack Eye scored twice, once from 2 yards out and again from 5 yards, with one successful two-point conversion. However, the resilient Heralds came roaring back. Will Anderson connected with Anthony Severino for a stunning 60-yard touchdown pass, and they successfully converted a two-point attempt, closing the gap to 33-26.

The Heralds’ determination paid off when they recovered an onside kick, giving them a chance to take the lead. Will Anderson seized the opportunity with a 2-yard touchdown run, and another successful two-point conversion put St. John ahead, 36-33.

With the clock ticking down, the St. John Heralds held onto their lead and emerged victorious in this high-scoring showdown. Their record now stands at 3-4 (1-1 NAC), and they will look to build on this thrilling win as they prepare to face the rival Fairport Skippers in week 8.

The Windham Bombers, now at 2-5 (1-2 NAC), will regroup and get ready for their upcoming home game against the Chalker Wildcats in week 8. This game will surely be remembered as a classic NAC battle between two determined teams that left fans on both sides breathless with excitement.

BLUE JAYS STEAM FORWARD

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By Eric Hughes 

NORTH JACKSON OH- Jackson-Milton defeats Windham in dominant fashion, 50-6, to remain undefeated and improve to 3-0.

The Blue Jays came out of the gates swinging, scoring 29 points in the first quarter alone.

QB Cayden Mitchell scored a 6-yd TD run only three minutes into the game and nailed the PAT to take an early 7-0 lead.

Mitchell came back the next drive and threw a 9-yd TD pass to TE Jonah French to make the score 13-0 but missed the PAT.

Windham started marching down the field on the following drive, but QB Dylan McCune’s pass was intercepted by DB Jack McDevitt, who returned it 89 yards for a Blue Jays touchdown. A successful 2-pt conversion run by Aiden Stanke gave Jackson-Milton a 21-0 lead with 51 seconds left in the first quarter.

Windham’s next drive only lasted one play, as McDevitt picked off another one with 43 seconds left in the quarter.

It only took one play for the Blue Jays to capitalize, as Cayden Mitchell threw a 51-yd TD pass to Vincent Fay. Jase Greco punched it across on the 2-pt attempt to make the score 29-0 heading into the second quarter.

The Blue Jays didn’t take their foot off the gas after dominating the first quarter, as RB Keegan White scored a 16-yd TD run with 8:15 to go in the first half. Sam Conn replaced Cayden Mitchell at kicker for the remainder of the game, and made a PAT to make the score 36-0 before halftime.

Jackson-Milton’s offense took advantage of the running clock after halftime and sustained a 10-minute drive that ended in a 2-yd TD run by Aiden Stanke. Conn made another PAT to extend the lead to 43-0 with 1:45 left in the third quarter.

The Blue Jays delivered the dagger on the following drive, as RB Joey Zayas broke off a 45-yd run for a TD with 7:20 left in the game. Conn’s PAT made the score 50-0.

Windham was able to avoid the shutout, as RB Carlos Bruton had a 63-yd house call with 3:40 left to cut it to 50-6. The PAT was no good.

Jackson-Milton has outscored their opponents, 124-20, through the first three weeks and are rolling, but they will have a tough test next Friday when they square off against their MVAC rivals, the undefeated Mineral Ridge Rams, on the road.

CHANEY BREAKS THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Four Chaney Cowboys would reach double figures in their opening round victory over the Kenston Bombers.

In a battle of David (2-20 Kenston) and Goliath (back-to-back-to-back district champion Chaney)the Kenston Bombers came out swinging in the first half. The Bombers would hold a few leads over the Cowboys and were able to keep the game within two possessions for the majority of the half. Chaney, however, would close strongly into the break, taking with them a double-digit lead.

The Cowboys surged to start the second half to lead by as many as sixteen. Five different Cowboys would score in the third, but a strong finish to the quarter would see Kenston trail by fourteen.

Kenston would run out of steam in the fourth unable to keep up with the potent Cowboy offense. Chaney would outscore the Bombers 15-9 in the final period, and again the Cowboys would see five different scorers to walk away with the victory, 68-48.

TOP PERFORMERS –

CHANEY:

Jason Hewlett – 21 points

Josiah Gonzalez – 17 points

Matt Jones – 12 points

Clifton Scott – 10 points

KENSTON:

Max Marra – 20 points

SURVIVE AND ADVANCE –

Chaney: Although the Cowboys opening round victory may not have been as smooth as they would have liked, all that matters come this time of year is winning. Led by a senior class who knows nothing but district championships, the Cowboys will host another postseason matchup this coming Friday, February 24th, against the Orange Lions (8-15).

The Lions were able to earn their matchup in the second round against Chaney with a road victory over the Poland Bulldogs, 45-41. Catch all the second-round action right here on YSN Live @ 7:00 pm Friday night.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson