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BULLDOGS FIND A WAY IN CORTLAND

CORTLAND OH- In a hard-fought contest on Thursday night, Poland secured a narrow victory on the road against Lakeview, triumphing 28-27 in a closely contested battle.

Elliana Thompson led Poland’s scoring efforts with 8 points, complemented by Leanne Williams contributing 7 points and Sophia Generalovich with 6. On the Lakeview side, Mack Stowe led the Bulldogs with 13 points, while Makenna Werner chipped in with 6.

Poland, now boasting a 10-5 record, will be back in action on Saturday with a road trip to face Salem. Lakeview (5-13) is set to continue NE8 play on Monday, heading to Girard for their next challenge. Both teams showcased resilience, making for an intense matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

POLAND STAYS ON POINT

POLAND OH- Poland continued their dominance in the NE8 with a convincing home victory on Monday night, defeating Niles 59-38.

Leading the charge for Poland, Elliana Thompson showcased her scoring prowess with an impressive 17 points. The team’s well-rounded effort saw contributions from Kylee Hudran with 8 points, Cassie Blanch with 7 points, and Sophia Generalovich and Leanne Williams each adding 6 points.

On the Niles side, Kherington Stanford led the scoring efforts with 10 points, followed by Gianna Wagner contributing 9 points.

With this win, Poland maintains their top spot in the NE8 with a record of 9-5. Looking ahead, they aim to stay undefeated in the league as they travel to face Lakeview on Thursday. Niles, with a record of 7-10, will venture outside of the conference on Thursday when they host East, seeking to regroup and secure a victory.

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LADY DOGS LOCK UP VALLEY

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- In a commanding performance, the East Palestine Bulldogs secured a resounding win against Valley Christian with a final score of 52-17. The game showcased East Palestine’s offensive prowess and solid defense, leaving Valley Christian struggling to keep up throughout the matchup.

The scoring unfolded quarter by quarter, highlighting East Palestine’s consistent and dominant play:

East Palestine’s offensive efforts were led by a balanced scoring attack, with Leila Martin and Alivia Magness each contributing 13 points to the team’s total. Marah Zimmerman also played a significant role, adding 13 points to the Bulldogs’ impressive scoring display. The Bulldogs displayed efficiency from the free-throw line, converting 16 of 28 attempts.

Valley Christian faced a challenging defensive effort from East Palestine, struggling to find offensive opportunities. The scoring for Valley Christian was led by Levy with 6 points, while Miles added 4 points to the team’s total. The Bulldogs’ defensive prowess limited Valley Christian’s scoring options, resulting in a challenging night for the Eagles.

The Bulldogs’ control over the game was evident in all aspects of play, from scoring to defense. East Palestine’s commitment to both ends of the court showcased their determination and skill.

While Valley Christian managed to sink one three-pointer courtesy of Levy, East Palestine’s overall defensive effort limited the Eagles’ ability to capitalize from beyond the arc.

As the game concluded, East Palestine’s dominance secured a convincing victory, providing a testament to their teamwork and execution on the court. The Bulldogs’ well-rounded performance showcased their capabilities and set a positive tone for the remainder of the season.

 

EAST PALESTINE: 17-14-19-2–52

VALLEY CHRISTIAN: 4- 1- 9-3–17

WILLIAMS GIVES BULLDOGS FIRST PLACE AT THE BUZZER

GIRARD OH- In a crucial matchup for first place in the NE8, Poland and Girard engaged in a back-and-forth battle on Thursday night. Both teams entered the game with only one loss in the conference, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown. In a dramatic conclusion to the closely contested affair, Poland’s Leanne Williams delivered a buzzer-beating shot from the block, securing a thrilling 43-41 victory and sole possession of first place.

Mary Brant led the scoring charge for Poland with an impressive 16 points, while Williams contributed 9 points, and Avery Jakubovic and Sophia Generalovich each added 8 points.

On the Girard side, Mackenzie White delivered a standout performance with a game-high 19 points, supported by Ally Gassman with 11 points and Mia Malito adding 7 points.

With this hard-fought win, Poland (8-5) will return home on Monday to host Niles, looking to maintain their position at the top. Girard (7-7) will host Mooney on Monday, aiming to rebound from the narrow defeat and stay competitive in the conference race.

BLUE DEVILS DON’T GIVE UP ANY GROUND

EAST PALESTINE OH- In an impressive display on Friday night, Lisbon maintained their unbeaten streak in the EOAC, overpowering East Palestine with a final score of 82-54.

Key contributors for Lisbon included Trevor Siefke, leading the scoring with 27 points, followed by Hunter Dailey with 16 points and Alex Schreffler contributing 15 points. Luke Kraft and Tate Wallen added to the well-rounded performance with 11 and 10 points, respectively. East Palestine’s efforts were led by RJ May with 19 points, and Owen Jurjavcic and Drew Bycroft contributing 11 and 8 points.

With an 11-2 record, Lisbon looks ahead to their next challenge on Friday against Columbiana. East Palestine, standing at 3-8, is set to play against the Academy of Urban Scholars on Tuesday.

POLAND STAYS SECURE IN FIRST PLACE

STRUTHERS OH-  Securing their position at the top of the NE8, Poland emerged victorious on Friday, defeating Struthers with a final score of 61-46.

Key players for Poland included Carmine Tukalo, leading the charge with an impressive 22 points, followed by Cole Fulton with 13 points. Andrew Todd, Oliver McCully, and Danny Nitolli each contributed 8 points to Poland’s well-rounded performance. Struthers showcased notable efforts from Jondel Estrada, who scored 20 points, and contributions from Jason Dukes with 8 points and Sincere Miller with 7 points.

With an 8-3 record, Poland aims to maintain their unbeaten conference status as they travel to Hubbard on Tuesday. Struthers, standing at 6-4, looks ahead to a matchup against South Range after a 7-day break.

BULLDOGS ESCAPE STRUTHERS UPSET ATTEMPT

POLAND OH- In a hard-fought battle on Thursday, Poland faced a determined Struthers team that had upset on their minds. Poland found themselves trailing for most of the 1st quarter, but a pivotal 22-0 run provided the Bulldogs with the cushion they needed. Struthers, however, displayed resilience, cutting the Poland lead down to 4 in the 4th quarter, but ultimately ran out of gas as Poland secured a 51-43 victory.

Poland’s scoring efforts were led by Mary Brant with 14 points, followed by Kate Harrell contributing 13 points, and Leanne Williams and Avery Jakubovic adding 7 and 6 points, respectively.

Struthers showcased their tenacity with Emma Morris scoring 12 points, Gianna Martin contributing 10 points, and Taiya Baraka adding 8 points to the effort.

With this hard-fought win, Poland advances to a 7-5 record and will enjoy a week off before traveling to face Girard on Thursday, January 18th. Struthers, now at 2-10, looks ahead to hosting Chaney on Saturday, determined to bounce back from the close defeat.

POTTERS DON’T MESS AROUND

EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a commanding performance, East Liverpool wasted no time establishing their dominance, running away with a convincing 43-19 victory over East Palestine on Wednesday.

Leading the charge for East Liverpool, Kenzie Headley displayed her scoring prowess with 14 points, while Aynsley Galeoti contributed 10 points. Reagan Edwards and Dacianelle Andrews each added 5 points to solidify the team’s comprehensive win.

Despite the effort from East Palestine, with Leila Martin scoring 8 points, they found themselves unable to withstand East Liverpool’s relentless attack.

With this decisive win, East Liverpool advances to an 8-7 record, aiming to stay above .500 in their next Wednesday matchup as they host Southern. East Palestine, now at 5-7, looks to regroup and jump back into league play on Thursday as they host Lisbon, seeking a positive shift in their season.

CLIPPERS OFFENSE EXPLODES AGAINST EP

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

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.