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EAST PALESTINE COACH’S CORNER WITH WILL FRANKLIN (EP 2)

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Another game, another victory.  That’s the feeling for the EP Girls Hoops program right now.  Coach Franklin and his staff have the girls primed, and locked in on their game, no matter who is sitting on the opposing bench.

However, a couple decent marginal wins for the Lady ‘Dogs as of late, and they haven’t even scratched the surface on their potential this year.

YSN’s DJ Yokley sits in with Coach Will Franklin following the Bulldogs win over Leetonia, and digs into what more is ahead for Bulldog Nation!

Also, find out Coaches favorite song during the Christmas Season.

Only on YSN, and only on East Palestine Coach’s Corner with Will Franklin (EP 2)

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EAST PALESTINE GIRL’S BBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH WILL FRANKLIN (EP 1)

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Veteran East Palestine Head Coach Will Franklin has been a part of the program for quite some time, and the game that transpired recently against Lisbon in the Dog Pound was enough to give any coach a good night’s rest.

After a 50-49 victory over the Lady Blue Devil’s YSN’s DJ Yokley caught up with Coach Franklin to discuss the progression he’s seen in his time in Bulldog Country, as well as many other topics including what it’s like to coach young teams and transforming them to champions.

Hit the hardwood with all that and more with Episode 1 of East Palestine Girl’s BBall Coach’s Corner with Will Franklin!

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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!

CONTINUE THE CLIMB: PARKER SHERRY

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For his entire life, East Palestine’s Parker Sherry has been climbing.  What started out as hay bails, trees, and hills that were being climbed turned into depth charts, record books, and now prospect stock.

Sherry has a gratefulness about him that is very contagious, but don’t misinterpret his genuine love for the game of football for weakness.  Sherry has long ago been bitten by the competitive bug and takes the same winning mentality from the gridiron to game night with his family.

When you see the brown and white jersey running around on Friday nights, it’s comparable to watching a video game.  He can beat you with his arm, his legs, and if that doesn’t do the trick: his pure determination will overwhelm anything you have left in the tank.

Most Easily Stated: Parker Sherry is a winner.

His character is never in question as he is just as involved in the community as he is in the huddle.  He is soon to be awarded the Valedictorian of East Palestine’s graduating class.  His leadership among his peers both in the classroom, as well as between the lines sets him apart from his numbers alone.

Oh, that’s right.  The numbers.  Take a look at these:

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2018 :

Passing: 131/232 for 1,852 yards/21 TD’s

Rushing: 1,021 Rushing Yards/12 TD’s

CAREER:

Passing: 510/877 for 7,374 yards/77 TD’s

Rushing: 4,335 Rushing Yards/55 TD’s

11,709 Total Yards and 132 TD’s

All those yards, and not to mention the list of his achievements that now include the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award for Ohio, and National Max Preps Athlete of the Month (Video Below.)

We sat down with Parker and discussed the importance of his leadership, character, and what he does on and off the field, as well as what the next hill is he will attempt to climb.  Our Feature Story of CONTINUE THE CLIMB: PARKER SHERRY is proudly sponsored by Coaches Tribune.

 

 

 

 

EAST PALESTINE COACH’S CORNER WITH TONY FOSTER (EP 8)

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The game has arrived!  The one all Bulldogs circle on their calendar when it comes out!

COLUMBIANA.

The Dogs are in a position to end the season with a winning record and play spoiler to the Clippers EOAC Title and Senior Night in Clipperville.

We caught up with Coach Foster to talk about last week’s big win against Lisbon, the legacy of this year’s Senior Class, and what is in store for the guys in red.

All that and more on this week’s East Palestine Coach’s Corner!

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THE FIGHT OF FIGLEY

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tra·di·tion
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It’s very difficult to stick to traditions in sports culture nowadays.  Today’s athletic society is much more of a ‘standout’ or ‘branding’ opportunity that athletes at all levels see as a platform for personal gain.  One exception remains in East Palestine where tradition stands tall on Friday nights.  From one generation to the next, you know if you see a brown and white “25” coming at you, you know it’s a Figley, and you know you’re in for a long night.
The Figley name is synonymous with East Palestine, and for Bulldog Senior, Elijah Figley, he’s no different.  As opponents line up, their first read of the Bulldog offense is locating Figley, and taking every blade of grass possible, because, within a blink of an eye, the defender is looking at the stitching on the back of Figley’s jersey.
Our Dan Figley caught up with Elijah to discuss plans on and off the field as well as the family name, and the rich tradition that goes along with it.  East Palestine’s Player Profile is: THE FIGHT OF FIGLEY
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READY, WILLING, AND ABEL

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We all grow up with that one friend who serves as a catalyst amongst the entire high school.  The one guy or gal that always has your back, and willing to crack a joke when it’s needed.  At the same time, that friend also serves as a rock to lean on when times get shaky.

Meet that friend: East Palestine’s Abel Figley.

On the football field, he possesses size, skill, and leadership.  Off the field, he is the center of attention and the guy who sets the trend for the brown and white.  You can find Abel always surrounded by a group of friends, and 99% of the time he’s got a smile on his face.

That other 1 percent, though?  Let’s just say he’s left a path of destruction in his wake that has served the Bulldogs well over the last 4 years.

YSN’s Tim Figley caught up in a bit of a family reunion for this week’s East Palestine Player Profile: READY, WILLING, AND ABEL.

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ICE WATER IN HIS VEINS

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One sit-down with East Palestine Senior Greg Waterbeck, and you’ll understand that he is a man of many interests and many more talents.  A young man who is full of passion, confidence, and determination.

No matter which way the wind leads Waterbeck, he’s going to put everything he has on the line to defeat his opponent or obstacle in his way.

A first-year player doing big things in brown and white, this is Waterbeck’s world, and we’re all just living in it.

Our East Palestine Player Profile this week gives us our Tim Figley sitting down with Greg to talk about his unique skillset: ICE WATER IN HIS VEINS

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EAST PALESTINE COACH’S CORNER WITH TONY FOSTER (EP 7)

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The Bulldogs were able to hang on to their lead to dethrone the Knights last week in a thriller in Toronto.  That gives East Palestine some momentum heading into Week 9 of the regular season against conference foes the Lisbon Blue Devils.

Both teams have mirrored each other much of the season battling through adversity, injuries, and transition.

We sat down with Coach Foster to figure out the game plan for the Big Blue, as well as what this senior class means to him.  You’ll also want to stick around for the social media question regarding his taste in music!

All that and more on this week’s EP Coach’s Corner with Tony Foster (Episode 7)

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