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CLIPPERS OFFENSE EXPLODES AGAINST EP

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Traveling Trophy between Columbiana and East Palestine will stay in place for another year thanks to an 81-46 final on Tuesday Night.

Columbiana Junior Seth Struharik was unstoppable on offense, as Agent Zero tallied a game-high 24 points on the night, including six splashes from deep.  Senior Alex Eusebio had a career night with 13 points, and Maddox Brown was also in double figures with 11, and dunked one down for all in attendance.  Other key contributors for the Clippers included Cam Clancy, and Ian Less who each posted 7 respectively.  Devin Daugherty had eight points, Cooper Brown had six, and Santino Gaglione had five in the win.

For East Palestine, Will Dixon got it done all over the floor while finishing with 12 points and led the Bulldogs in scoring.  Kyler Bourne showcased incredible work in the paint and finished with 10 points, while the Bulldogs were supplemented by a group effort RJ May and Drw Bycroft had 8 points, and Owen Jurjavcic had six.

The Clippers (8-3, 6-1) remain one loss behind EOAC-leading Lisbon, but those two will tie up next Friday to settle the score.  East Palestine will drop to 3-7 overall and 1-6 in the conference.  The Clippers will visit Southern on Friday, and EP will play host the Lisbon in the Dog Pound.

HOWLAND PUTS THE BULLDOGS IN THE POUND

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HOWLAND OH- Howland delivered a significant upset on Tuesday night, securing a notable 50-34 victory over Poland, who suffered only their third loss of the year. The Tigers displayed a well-rounded effort on both ends of the court, disrupting Poland’s rhythm and clinching a convincing win.

Leading the charge for Howland, Anthony Chieffo contributed 12 points, while TJ Douglas added 10 points, and Alex Henry and Chris Fenton chipped in with 8 and 7 points, respectively.

Poland, despite their efforts, faced a resilient Howland defense. Cole Fulton led the Poland scoring effort with 11 points, supported by Andrew Todd’s 10 points and Oliver McCully’s 7 points.

With this triumph, Howland advances to a 6-6 record and sets their sights on returning to conference play with a Friday matchup on the road against Fitch. Poland, at 7-3, looks to regroup and return to league play with a road game against Struthers on Friday.

FIRST PLACE ON THE LINE NEXT FOR COLUMBIANA

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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana geared up for a crucial showdown for first place in the EOAC with a commanding 53-22 victory over East Palestine on Monday. Averi Marshall led the Clippers’ charge with 14 points, complemented by Evy Rapp, Taylor Along, and Megan Moser each contributing 7 points.

East Palestine’s efforts were led by Gabby Andre and Marley Blythe, both scoring 6 points.

With this win, Columbiana boasts a 10-1 record, setting the stage for a pivotal clash against Southern Local on Thursday. The match will determine the leader in the EOAC. East Palestine, now at 5-6, looks ahead to a Wednesday matchup against East Liverpool.

REBELS PASS TEST IN POLAND

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POLAND OH- In a notable matchup, Crestview showcased their prowess on the road, defeating Poland with a convincing 54-32 victory. The Rebels dominated the final quarter, outscoring the Bulldogs 16-6.

Leading the charge for Crestview, Addison Rhodes delivered an outstanding performance with 24 points, while Luvrain Gaskins contributed 17 points. Ava Bucey added 6 points to the Rebels’ well-rounded offensive effort.

Despite the efforts of Poland’s Sophia Generalovich, Elliana Thompson, and Leanne Williams, the Bulldogs couldn’t overcome Crestview’s defensive tenacity.

With this statement win, Crestview remains undefeated at 13-0 and will face LaBrae at home on Monday, with the top spot in the conference at stake. Poland (6-5) will regroup for a Thursday matchup against Struthers.

BULLDOGS BACK RANGE INTO A CORNER

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POLAND, OH- In a highly anticipated Northeast-8 clash, the Poland Bulldogs boys’ basketball team faced off against the South Range Raiders, both vying for the top spot in the league. The Bulldogs, with an unblemished record in the NE8, knew they were in for a tough challenge from the Raiders.

Despite the Raiders giving their best shot both figuratively and literally, the Bulldogs secured a 61-49 victory, maintaining their dominance in the league with a 5-0 mark and improving their overall season record to 7-2.

Tied at 26-26 at halftime, the Bulldogs made crucial adjustments in the second half, finding their shooting rhythm and tightening their defense on Landon Moore who finished with .

Despite the Raiders’ efforts to cut the deficit, Poland maintained control in the final quarter, securing the 12-point victory. Coach Carden acknowledged the Bulldogs’ physicality and rebounding prowess, highlighting the challenges his team faced.

The Raiders now look ahead to a crucial NE8 matchup against the Niles Red Dragons on Tuesday.

As for the Bulldogs, they continue their journey with a non-conference game against Howland on Tuesday, aiming to extend their success in the quest for league glory.

UNITED SURVIVES SCARE FROM THE BULLDOGS

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EAST PALESTINE OH- In a closely contested battle, United managed to secure a hard-fought victory over a resilient East Palestine team, emerging triumphant with a final score of 45-36. The game remained closely contested throughout, with United showcasing their ability to act decisively in the late stages to avoid an upset bid.

United’s offensive efforts were led by Grace Knight and Katie Dees, both contributing 10 points to the team’s overall score. Grayson Kidder added 9 points, and Sam Lippiatt contributed 8 points to round out a balanced scoring effort.

East Palestine, despite the loss, saw strong performances from Leila Martin, who led all scorers with 15 points, and Gabby Andre, who added 11 points to the team’s effort.

United (8-2) will carry the momentum from this hard-fought win into their next game on Saturday, where they will face Springfield at home. East Palestine (5-5) looks ahead to their next matchup on Monday, taking on Columbiana in their continued campaign.

LOWRY AND THE RAIDERS LEAVE POLAND LOOKING FOR ANSWERS

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CANFIELD OH- In a thrilling NE8 matchup on Thursday, South Range continued their momentum from a dramatic win over Springfield, securing a significant 45-41 victory against NE8 leader Poland. The Raiders utilized a crucial 15-5 run in the second quarter to establish a lead, and despite Poland’s second-half rallies, South Range made pivotal plays when it mattered most, clinching only their second win in 11 NE8 matchups against Poland since the 2018-2019 season.

Gwen Lowry played a pivotal role for South Range, delivering an outstanding double-double performance with 20 points and 12 rebounds. This performance tied her for the most points scored by a Raider against Poland in NE8 play, matching Izzy Lamparty’s 20 point performance in 2021.

Devin Sauerwein contributed 10 points, and Sydney Penick added 5 points to the Raiders’ scoring effort.

Poland, led by Mary Brant with 17 points and Leanne Williams with 10 points, showcased a competitive effort, with five other Bulldogs contributing to the stat sheet.

With this impressive upset, South Range improves to a 4-7 record and will carry the momentum into their upcoming league game against Niles on Monday. Poland, now standing at 6-4, will face a non-conference matchup against Crestview on Saturday at 12:30.

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FITCH DOESN’T WAVER DOWN THE STRETCH

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CANFIELD OH- In a nail-biting encounter, Austintown Fitch added another victory to their South Range Holiday Hoops Classic campaign, edging out Green 46-42 in a hard-fought battle.

Destanie McCollough proved to be the hero of the game for Fitch, making a crucial bucket through contact when the score was deadlocked at 42-42. Her clutch play was capped off by completing the three-point play, ultimately securing the win for Fitch.

McCollough led the scoring effort for Fitch with 15 points, showcasing her composure and skill in critical moments. Ayla Ray contributed 9 points, while Rachel Spalding and Dasiyia Donlow each added 7 points, highlighting the team’s balanced offensive performance.

Green fought valiantly, with Jenna Slates leading the team with 15 points. However, it was Fitch’s late-game heroics that proved decisive.

With this win, Fitch improves to an 8-3 record and looks ahead to league play on Wednesday as they host Warren Harding. The victory in the South Range Holiday Hoops Classic adds another chapter to Fitch’s successful season, leaving fans eager to see how they fare in upcoming challenges.

CANFIELD HITS CRUISE CONTROL AGAINST BULLDOGS

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By Matt Maher


CANFIELD, OH – Another season, another installment of the Battle of 224 this time it was Canfield’s turn to host Poland and boy did these two teams bring their A game. Canfield saw a well balanced offense with two players reaching double digits and Poland played well in the paint allowing three players to score 10 or more. Thursday night brought a fun matchup and the rivalry game ended with a 58-47 victory for the Cardinals.

 

Both teams came out with a fast start with Poland winning the tip and scoring first but Canfield responded immediately after and set the tone of both teams staying on top of each other and matching each other for the bulk of the night. Poland had two scorers on the night in Todd and McCully who both put up 4 points each. Canfield saw 15 points as a team including a three from Castarnova and two and-1’s from Castarnova and DeLisio. 

 

Canfield kept up the pressure and managed to outscore the Bulldogs 19-15 in the second frame. Poland saw Todd add 3 more points from beyond the arc and McCully added 4 more points to his total. Tukalo would score his first 5 of the night and Hayes would put up a bucket and 1. Weaver would lead his team this quarter with 7 points and DeLisio would follow with 4. 

 

Halftime came and went and Poland showed heart, putting up 17 points to Canfields 12. Poland would put up the first 4 points of the quarter before Canfield would get their response but offensive rebounds helped Poland in a big way. The Bulldogs saw Todd and Nittoli both score 6 points and Tukalo would find 3 from beyond the arc. Canfield saw Cruz join the party with 6 points and McCune and Russo both shot impressive 3’s. 

 

While Poland had momentum in the 3rd it would be Canfield who made necessary tweaks and would walk away with 12 points to Polands 7. The Bulldogs saw Tukalo add 4 more points and Nittoli got the other 3 with a made free throw and a 2. Canfield had Castarnova put in 4 and their other four scores each put in 2. 

 

The cardinals may have come in with the lesser record but the way they played they looked like a team that could be undefeated with 7 or more points for 5 players including 10 for Russo and 13 for Castarnova. Poland turned the ball over a ton in this one and as a result didn’t see the ball as much in the offensive zone as they should have but when they did they got it to either McCully who scored 10, Tukalo who scored 12 or Todd who put up 13 points.

 

The Bulldogs move to 6-2 while Canfield improves to 5-2. The Bulldogs won’t play again until 2024 when they host South range on January 5th at 7:00PM while Canfield has one final matchup in the calendar year when they travel to West Branch on December 30th at 7:00PM.

BULLDOGS GET THE GREEN LIGHT

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CANFIELD OH- In a thrilling opening game at the South Range Holliday Hoops Classic, a young Green girls basketball team faced a formidable challenge but emerged victorious in a back-and-forth tussle against St Joes Academy, securing a hard-fought 48-43 win.

Green’s standout player, Jenna Slates, delivered a stellar performance, notching an impressive double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Sydney Shockley added 12 points to the scoreboard, contributing significantly to the Bulldogs’ success. Ava Kouri chipped in 5 points to round out the scoring for Green.

St Joes Academy fought tenaciously, with Morgan Wersch leading the scoring effort with 12 points. Mya White and Melanie Alvavenga each added 11 points, keeping the game tightly contested until the final buzzer.

The win propels Green to a 5-3 record, setting the stage for another challenging matchup on Day 2 of the classic against Austintown Fitch. St Joes Academy, displaying their resilience, will be back in action against Ursuline in another exciting showdown.

The game showcased the competitive spirit and determination of both teams, providing an exhilarating start to the South Range Holliday Hoops Classic. As Green and St Joes Academy prepare for their upcoming matchups, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling moments in this prestigious tournament.