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BADGER STARTS THEIR RUN THE RIGHT WAY

KINSMAN, OHIO- The Badger Lady Braves took on the Valley Christian Lady Eagles in round one of the Division IV girls tournament. In what was a memorable night for the Braves in two ways. One being that Katie Grexa surpassed the 1,000 point mark and the other being the 50th career win for Badger coach Lavell Turnage.

The Braves controlled the game quickly as they were led by Katie Grexa, with 22 points and by Hannah Betts, with 11 points. The Eagles kept pace for a little bit as they were led by DiAndra Tensley and Samantha Newkirk, who combined for 12 points but the Braves would come out with the 57-16 win to move onto the second round, which will take place this Saturday when they take on Sebring.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BADGER BREAKS UP THE ROCKETS TAKEOFF

VIENNA, OHIO- The Badger Braves traveled to take on their arch rival, the Mathews Mustangs. Duncan Moy led the Braves once again as he dropped 21 points. Moy also had help from Cole “Magic Man” Burnett, who finished the game with 12 points, including going 6 for 6 from the free throw line. The Braves had a 17 point lead going into the half.

The Mustangs came roaring back as Ethan Petak, who dropped 20 points, led the way and the Mustangs managed to tie the Braves in the fourth quarter. In the end the Braves escaped once again beating the Mustangs 59-51.

The Badger Braves now move to a record of 15-4 and will take on the Pymatuning Valley Lakers on Monday. 

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BADGER BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JOSH UPSHIRE

KINSMAN, OHIO- The ride of the Badger Braves Boys Basketball team has definetly been a thrilling one. The Braves had the hot start of the season starting 10-0, being led by seniors Brad Hamilton and Cole Burnett and as well as Junior standout, Duncan Moy. The Braves also have a pair of scrappy freshman, Preston Geracitano and Lewis Flowers, who have certainly made a splash. After the 10-0 start, the Braves had a couple bumps in the road and now stand at a record of 14-4.

Tournament play is just around the corner and Badger Braves Head Coach, Josh Upshire is doing the best he can at keeping his guys calm and collected to finish the regular season and then heading into tournament play. Coach Upshire took time to sit down with YSN’s Matt Morrison, who has being covering the Braves all year, to talk about the tournament play and things that need to be worked out to keep the thrilling ride of the Badger Braves season going! Check out episode one of Coaches Corner with Josh Upshire.

 

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

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A CHAMPIONSHIP 38 YEARS IN THE MAKING

SOUTHINGTON, OHIO- The NAC championship came down between the Badger Braves and the Chalker Wildcats. After a little bit of a shaky start, the Braves got back on track and after a buzzer beater three pointer by Katie Grexa, they led the Wildcats 22-11.

The Wildcats tried to keep pace, but the Braves defense kept a strong hold. The Braves were led by Katie Grexa with 15 points. Bree Huscroft and Gabby Miller combined for 12 points, and Addison Thompson added 8 points, along with a great night defensively. The Braves pulled away from the Wildcats to win 43-28, winning their first NAC championship in 38 years.

The Braves started the year with just a 1-4 record and then proceeded to win 17 games in a row, with the first win of their streak coming against Chalker. The Braves will go for 18 in a row to finish the season strong, when they take on Girard next Thursday. 

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

MAPLEWOOD CRASHES THE BADGER PARTY

KINSMAN, OHIO- The Maplewood Rockets came into town on senior night to take on the Badger Braves. In a game that meant so much for the Braves and their NAC championship run, it was a game that was back and forth the entire way.

The Braves were led by Duncan Moy, who dropped 26. The Rockets kept up with the Braves with a lot of second attempt shots and by the hot hand Andrew Barnett, who dropped 6 three pointers on his way to a 24 point performance. The Rockets pulled away at the end just enough to slide pass the Braves 59-56.

With the loss the Braves are now out of contention to win the NAC championship, but will try to finish off the season strong and try to get prepared for tournament play.

The Braves will be back in action when they travel to Pymatuning Valley this Friday to take on the Lakers.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BADGER LOOKS AHEAD TO NAC CHAMPIONSHIP

KINSMAN, OHIO- The Badger Braves took on the Mathews Mustangs on Senior Night. It was a valuable team effort for both sides tonight as well as a back and forth game.

The Mustangs were led by Brooke Bauer, who dropped 14 points for the Mustangs. Ava Clayton also chipped in 11 more points for the Mustangs as they led the Braves 24-19 at the Half. The Braves made some adjustments during halftime and went to work as soon as the second half started. Hannah Betts and Katie Grexa combined for 28 points and Bree Huscroft dropped another 12, including 4 three pointers, 3 of which came in the 3rd quarter alone.

The Mustangs tried to keep up but exhaustion and foul trouble kept them from it and the Braves pulled away to win their 16th game in a row and will take on Chalker on the road this Thursday for the NAC championship.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BADGER FINDS A WAY IN NON CONFERENCE PLAY

NILES OH- Saturday afternoon was a big game for the Lady Braves of Badger and former Ursuline Irish basketball star and now coach Lavell Turnage they got their 15th straight win against the Lady Niles McKinley Red Dragons, winning 62-47.   

 

The game had a few lineup changes as Gabriella Miller who’s originally in the starting five got hurt in the JV game and was replaced.  Katie Grexa was also banged up throughout the game but finished with 21 points, being the leading scorer.  On the side of Niles, it was Katie Heinselman who finished with 11 points.  

 

Niles, will head on the road to play rival Hubbard while Badger will host rival Mathews. After the game, Ian O’Brien caught up with coach Turnage and player of the game Katie Grexa on the performance and what to expect before the tournament. 

 

*contributed by YSNs Ian O’Brien*

 

BADGER BRINGS THE BOOM

ASHTABULA, OHIO- The Badger Braves traveled on the road to take on the St. John Heralds. The Heralds gave the Braves a tough battle during the first half as they trailed the Braves by a score of 32-26. Duncan Moy, who only had 2 points in the second quarter went off in the 2nd half and finished the game with 40 points. Cole Burnett had another solid night with 12 points, as the Braves pulled away and beat the Heralds 65-43.

The Braves will be back at home on Tuesday to take on the Maplewood Rockets.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BRAVES EARN A SHOT AT THE TITLE

KINSMAN, OHIO- The Lady Braves were back in action tonight against the Pymatuning Valley Lakers. The game was back and forth all night long as the Braves had productive nights from Katie Grexa and as well as Hannah Betts. Grexa finished the night with 12 points and Betts finished with 10.

The Braves were trailing late in the fourth quarter, but managed to come back and tie it before the game expired. The game would then move into overtime, where the Braves continued there teamwork to distance themselves enough from the Lakers to hang on and win 41-37.

The Braves win streak extends to 14 in a row and with the win tonight, it gives them a shot to win the League Championship for the first time in 38 years. The Braves will back on the court when they take on Niles on Saturday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BADGER CANT BE STOPPED

KINSMAN,OHIO. The Lady Braves looked to continue their hot streak tonight as they took on the Windham Bombers. The Braves once again achieved highly on the defensive side with several steals. Katie Grexa once again led the Braves in scoring with 23 points. Hannah Betts and Bree Huscroft also had productive nights as Betts added 12 points and Huscroft added 9 more, which included three clutch three pointers.

Briah Daniel had a good night of play as she dropped 19 points for the Bombers but it was not enough as they fell to the Braves 61-28. The Braves win streak now extends to 13 in a row as they will be back in action tomorrow night at home when they take on the 12-4 Pymatuning Valley Lakers.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison