POLAND OH- Hubbard traveled to Poland to face the Bulldogs in the opening game of the NE8 conference trying to stay undefeated. The Bulldogs would change the Eagles plans. Costly penalties by Hubbard and tough defense from Poland would propel the Bulldogs to victory. Running Back Danny Nittoli would score twice in tonight’s game. Poland wins 28-21
Hubbard got on the scroeboard first with a 1 yard touchdown run by Ben Wilcox making the game 6-0. The Bulldogs retook the lead with a touchdown pass by JP Genova making the game 7-6. The lead would change a total of 5 times in the first. The Eagles would go into the locker room, 21-14.
The Bulldogs came back in the second half. Playing tough defense the rest of the game allowing Genova to find Nittoli for a 46 yard touchdown pass to tie it up. Nittoli would seal Bulldog victory in the Fourth quarter. With a 2 yard touchdown run by Nittoli, Poland wins 28-21. Poland (2-2) will travel to South Range while Hubbard (3-1) will host Struthers. Catch all the games on YSNLIVE.com.
*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Melone
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NILES OH- The last time the Lakeview Bulldogs got a victory against the Niles McKinley Red Dragons was 2017, since then they’ve had bad luck. Either it would be a repeat or a change as Lakeview went down to Niles as both teams looked to move to three and one on the season. One team in Lakeview is gaining momentum while another one in Niles is trying to find out with their two stars Antuan Gardner and Matt Keeley out.
Lakeview opened up the first quarter rumbling and stumbling with senior Damien Natali, and junior running backs Hayden Bartram and Nolan Toth. Natali got the first touchdown from four-yards out making it seven to nothing.
After an Anthony Budak interception, Lakeview had another chance to score, but was stopped on a fourth and goal at the one turning the ball over. However, while the first half had a lot of defense, the second half would change.
The Bulldogs scored once more as Natali off a play action pass found Toth for a 38-yard touchdown pass making it 14-0. Niles would’ve let go however as on the ensuing kickoff, Nathan Coots took it 82-yards to the four yard line. That led to Joe Smith taking it in but a high snap meant the PAT was no good making it 14-6. The Bulldogs scored once more in the fourth as Natali got his second rushing touchdown, his third total 21-6.
Niles drove down the field for Smith to take it in two-yards out making it 21-13 and got the ball back after a four and out. Budak would however throw his second interception to senior Luke Canzonetta as Lakeview for the first time since 2017 beat their Northeastern 8 rival Niles Red Dragons 21 to 13.
Niles Stats:
Anthony Budak: 102 yards passing, 2 interceptions, -4 yards rushing.
Joe Smith: 11 carries for 32 yards and two touchdowns.
Keyshon Talley: 75 yards receiving.
Lakeview stats:
Damien Natali: 48 yards passing and a touchdown. 19 carries for 68 yards and two touchdowns.
Hayden Bartram: 16 carries for 61 yards
Nolan Toth: 16 carries for 66 yards, one reception 38 yards and a touchdown.
Up next: Niles (2-2) will host NE8 conference rival Jefferson (3-1) who is coming off of a 21-6 loss to Girard. Lakeview (3-1) will host (4-0) Girard next week.
After the game, YSNs Ian O’Brien caught up with coach Sam Bellino about the big victory and what to expect against Girard next week:
*Contributed by YSNs Ian O’Brien*
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CANFIEKD OH- Like it always seems to be, the game between Poland and South Range came down to the wire. The Bulldogs were able to grab this one on the road in a dramatic five set thriller. (25-21 22-25 25-16 23-25 15-11)
Sarah Forsyth put together a fantastic evening finishing with 15 kills. Morgan Bailey led the charge setting with 16 assists. Bella Khoury led the defense with 11 digs. She also finished with 3 aces.
Madie Mook and Maria Primavera both led the Raiders with 9 kills each. Gianna Pasquale had a huge night on defense with 31 digs. Sarah KUHNS set up 16 assists. Olivia Meli was clutch at the net with 3 blocks.
Poland will venture outside of the conference with a home match against Boardman on Monday. South Range will have a big test Tuesday as they host Lakeview.
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CORTLAND OH- Lakeview faced a match with a hungry and scrappy Jefferson team on Thursday night. But it was the Bulldogs that got to eat, Ad they swept the Falcons and kept up their dominance in the NE8. (25-8 25-17 25-18)
Reagan Price took the team lead in kills on the night, arching into double digits with 12. Emma Schmader also had a great night as she finished with 10. Mallory Mailach set up the offense well with 24 assists. Maggie Pavlansky grabbed 15 digs on the night to lead the defense.
Jefferson was led by Remi Ryan who finished with 11 kills. Helaina Edgar put together a solid night setting finishing with 20 assists. Chloe O’Rourke led the Falcons defense with 10 digs.
Lakeview will continue their NE8 journey on Monday as they host Struthers. Jefferson has a non conference test on Saturday as they travel to Chardon.
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HUBBARD, OH- Poland and Hubbard met on Thursday night in a game that would go a long way in deciding the champion of the Northeast 8 Conference at the end of the season. Both teams came into tonight’s matchup with identical records (4-1-1 overall, 3-0-0 NE8).
It was a stalemate in the first half, as both teams couldn’t find the back of the net and went into their respective locker rooms with the game tied 0-0. Hubbard drew first blood tonight when Kaleb Jackson found the back of the net for the Eagles roughly halfway into the second half. Poland took that goal as a wake-up call and the senior leadership for the Bulldogs came into full play. A goal just minutes later by Derek Thomas equaled the score up, and Sophomore Jacob Hayes put the go-ahead goal just past the Hubbard goalkeeper with two minutes left, and Poland would hold on from there.
With tonight’s win, Poland now holds sole possession of first place in the NE8 Conference, as well as grabbing their fifth overall win on the season. Hubbard drops their second match of the season and now sits in second place in the conference.
*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Romo
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BOARDMAN OH- Boardman’s boys golf team got another tight win Wednesday by defeating the Poland Bulldogs 176 to 177.
Zack Ganser shot the low round for the Spartans with a 40. Luke DeJoseph carded a 44. Cooper Mraz scored a 45. Jake Zenko finished with a 47 and Matthew Smalley had a 48.
With the victory, Boardman earned their 5th win of the season.
*Contributed By Jeff Hammerton at boardmanathletics.org
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CORTLAND OH- Lakeview stayed perfect on the season on Tuesday night as they took their talents to Poland to take on their fellow Bulldogs in the NE8. Lakeview didn’t lose a set, and cruised to victory over Poland. (25-16 25-20 25-12)
Tara Lytle posted another night with double digit kills as she led Lakeview with 13. Reagan Price was also in double figures with 10 kills. Maggie Pavlansky, and Mallory Milach split the setting duties on the night. Pavlansky finished with 21 and Milach had 20. Brooke Schneider led the back row defense with 14 digs.
Poland was led by three separate hitters all finishing with three kills. Sarah Forsyth, Sophia De’Angelo, and Katie McDonald all were at the top. Morgan Bailey finished with 6 assists. Alyssa Glaros led the defense with 10 digs.
Lakeview will get back to action Thursday as they take on a hungry Jefferson team. Poland will try to bounce back as they travel to South Range.
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EAST PALESTINE OH- The East Palestine Bulldogs pushed Campbell Memorial to the very end last night at Reid Memorial Stadium.
East Palestine got on the scoreboard first with an Owen Jurjavcic 4-yard touchdown, putting the Bulldogs up 6-0. Then Campbell took their turn and scored 21 unanswered points to take a 21-6 lead. The Bulldogs were not discouraged as Noah McKay from the Wildcat position scored the next touchdown and two-point conversion to bring them within one score.
The Bulldogs were driving one more time when the Red Devils broke up a pass play to seal the game with a 21-14 win. East Palestine finished with 11 first downs and 205 total yards compared to Campbell’s 12 first downs and 194 yards.
East Palestine will host Leetonia next week at home, while Campbell will host Crestview.
*Contributed By YSN’s Tim Figley
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CANFIELD, Ohio- Poland and South Range met on Thursday night in a pivotal early-season conference matchup for both teams. For Poland, the Bulldogs (2-1-1) were looking to keep their hot start to the season going and continue to stay atop the conference, For South Range, the Raiders (0-3-1) were looking for their first conference win of the season and a chance to gain some ground on the rest of the pack.
It was a quick start for Poland, as Senior Noah Huda got the Bulldogs on the board just 10 minutes into the match with a goal to give the Bulldogs the early advantage. Andreas Tsikouris then added on to the Poland lead with just under 17 minutes remaining in the first half to give the Bulldogs a 2-0 advantage. South Range got on the board shortly after with a goal from Logan Butcher that brought the Raiders back within one goal. The teams went into the locker room at halftime with Poland holding that same one goal advantage.
The second half was a defensive battle, and Poland was really able to whether the South Range storm with the plethora of experience that they have. The Bulldogs boast 10 seniors on this year’s roster, and it showed tonight. Poland was able to hold the anchor down defensively and get out of Raider Stadium with a 2-1 victory.
The Bulldogs are now 3-1-1 on the season and 2-0 in Northeast 8 play, which puts them solely atop the conference standings. South Range drops to 0-4-1, and 0-2 in conference play.
*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Romo
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GIRARD OH- Lauren Pallone has earned her spot on the mountain top of Girard volleyball. The Indians beat Poland on Thursday night in three sets, and Pallone’s 23 kills gave her 1214 in her career, enough to break the program record. (25-19 25-22 25-15)
Bree Latell also contributed to Girard’s offense with 9 kills on the night. Ali Durkin was there to set them up every time and totaled 35 assists. Pallone earned a double double totaling in 10 digs on defense. Bailey Walters also managed 10 digs.
Poland was led by Sarah Forsyth and Sophia Dedo who both totaled 5 kills. Morgan Bailey finished with 14 assists. Bella Khoury led the back row with 15 digs on the night. Alyssa Glaros and Madelyn Bailey both had 8.
Girard will travel to South Range on Tuesday to continue NE8 play. Poland will be on the road Tuesday as well to take on Lakeview.
