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BEAVER LOCAL FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH MIKE MCKENZIE (EPISODE 3)

This week our Michael McKenzie wanted to shake things up a bit with his interview.  Instead of interviewing the Head Coach (who he knows particularly well) he decided to interview the Co-Offensive Coordinators of the Beavers, Coaches Derrick Stickles and Jess Krulik.

Michael finds out if a team can put too much importance on a rivalry game.

All that and more on this Week’s Beaver Local Coach’s Corner (Ep 3.)

EAST LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH JOSH LUDWIG (EP 3)

Another huge week for the Potters as they battled with State power, Salem, only to come up just short.  Alas, time marches on, as do the Potters!

They set up now for a The Rivalry with Beaver Local in one of the greatest rivalries in the state of Ohio.  The Potters look to get back on track and fight toward their ultimate goal!

Under the tutelage of Potters from the past, this team is getting back to its winning ways in a hurry.  With the rival Quakers on the docket this week, The Big Blue Wrecking Crew know one thing, and one thing only: They’re in for a fight.  If there’s one win they want more than any other, it’s this one.

Our Tommy Pease sits down with Coach Lud in our second episode of East Liverpool Coach’s Corner!

BEAVER LOCAL WINS OT THRILLER OVER ZEPS

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The Beaver Local Beavers won an OT thriller 13-12 over the Shenandoah Zeps. The teams were tied 6-6 going into overtime, as both teams scored touchdowns, but could not convert the extra point. The Zeps took possession first, and scored, but went for a 2-point conversion and failed to convert, making it 12-6. When the Beavers got the ball, it took 3 plays to punch it into the end zone on an 11-yard touchdown run from Tanner Johnston, one of our G. Burbik Farms Player of The Game. Our other G. Burbik Farms Player of The Game Chase Flati, the sophomore kicker, took the field to attempt the PAT. With the 1st OT on the line, Flati delivered, putting the kick through the uprights and winning the game for the Beavers.

The Beavers improve to 2-1, as they prepare to face local rivals, East Liverpool.

 

 

** Reported by YSN Beaver Local’s Michael McKenzie.

EAST LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH JOSH LUDWIG (EP.2)

What a week two for East Liverpool, even though our Potters came up short-they left everything out on the field.

They set up now for a HUGE rivalry game with Salem in one of the most tradition-rich rivalries in the state of Ohio.  The Potters look to get back on track and fight toward their ultimate goal!

Under the tutelage of Potters from the past, this team is getting back to its winning ways in a hurry.  With the rival Quakers on the docket this week, The Big Blue Wrecking Crew know one thing, and one thing only: They’re in for a fight.

Our Tommy Pease sits down with Coach Lud in our second episode of East Liverpool Coach’s Corner!

BEAVER LOCAL FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH MIKE MCKENZIE (EP 2)

After a very tough loss to West Branch in Week 2, Coach McKenzie didn’t waste time turning the page toward his Week 3 opponent, Shenandoah.

This week there proves to be much on the line and serves as a measuring stick for the rest of the year so to speak.  With a win this week- The Beavers come home with a winning record, and some swagger going into a rivalry matchup next week.  A win this week shows that they can the ability to bounce back from adversity and to stay focused on what’s ahead.

Our Michael McKenzie caught up with Coach Mac for this Week’s Beaver Local Coach’s Corner (EP 2)

EVERYTHING IS EARNED FOR GIVENS

There was a saying in Cleveland a few seasons ago that said: “Nothing is given, everything is earned in Northeast Ohio.”  For Beaver Local Beaver power back, Garrett Givens- truer words have never been spoken.

For Givens, he’s earned every rep he’s ever taken for the red and white, and after a disappointing loss last week, Double G is standing tall and ready for Week 3!

Our Michael McKenzie caught up with Garrett to discuss the mentality of the team, and how to generate more offense against Shenandoah to come out with a winning record moving into next week.

All that and more on this week’s Beaver Local Player Profile: EVERYTHING IS EARNED FOR GIVENS! 

KENDALL KEEPS HER EYES ON THE PRIZE

With so much happening in Beaver Local, it’s hard to keep an eye on the stellar start they’ve had to their season.  Before Tuesday Night, the Lady Beavers came in with a 5-1 mark overall heading into the much-anticipated rivalry game with East Liverpool.

One of the mainstays on this Lady Beaver team has been Senior Madison Kendall.

The voice of the Beavers, Michael McKenzie sat down with Kendall prior to the Potter game and talks about nerves, tradition, and how they continue to rally around their missing teammate.

This week’s Player profile for Beaver Local is Madison Kendall: KENDALL KEEPS HER EYES ON THE PRIZE

GO GO GARCIA!

When you score three touchdowns in the opening week of your season, it’s hard not to get excited for what’s to come in Week 2!  For Beaver Local’s Donovan Garcia-it’s business as usual.  Garcia comes in as arguably the most underrated back in the area, but that’s a role he’s willing to take on with a smile.

Donovan Garcia is out to prove to the world that he’s a top-tier ball carrier, and prove it he will.

What does a game like that do for confidence, is there more adrenaline playing in front of a home crowd?

Find out on this week’s Beaver Local Player Profile: GO GO GARCIA!

BEAVER LOCAL COACH’S CORNER WITH MIKE MCKENZIE (EP 1)

With Week 1 finally in the books, and on the eve of Week 2- Beaver Local Head Coach Mike McKenzie isn’t about to rest on his team’s victory in the opening week.  The Beavers open their home schedule against West Branch which is coming off a big win against Crestview.

Sit down with the Head Coach as he discusses what to expect with YSN’s Michael McKenzie during Beaver Local Coach’s Corner!

 

POTTERS’ PATIENCE PAYING OFF

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH-  The numbers 3, and 7 consecutively are not charming in the eyes of Potter Nation.  For three straight seasons, the East Liverpool Football Program finished with a disappointing 3-7 status.  This year, Coach Ludwig and his staff feel the change from the foundation up.  You can see it on the field in their new uniforms.  You can hear it in the way they talk about this year.  You can point out how they refer to their historic program

“120 times prior to today, this picture has been taken.  We feel privileged to be 121” Ludwig said at media day while his team was frozen for a team photo.  This is the 121st year of East Liverpool Football, and while the recent history hasn’t been kind to the Potters, history tells us East Liverpool is never down for long.  “We’re going to show what we can do up front, and show everybody that we’re not just here to play around.  We actually want to do some good things this year,” says Senior Lineman, Joaquin Johnson

The Potters return all starters on offense and will have to improve on 2017’s numbers where they averaged just over 50 yards per game through the air.  If their ground-game stays consistent, it will allow the White and Blue Wrecking Crew to control the pace of the game, and take pressure off the defense who gave up 26.5 points per game in 2017.

Overall, the future is now for the Potters and now looks great from all standpoints.  Ready to get back to their winning ways, East Liverpool is set to kickoff against Shadyside at home on August 24th at 7:30.  Tommy and Rob will have the call on YSN-East Liverpool all year!

From all of us at Your Sports Network- Good Luck Potters!