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CARDINALS BRAVE THE COLD

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POLAND OH- Mooney improved to 2-0 after defeating Poland 19-7 on Thursday night. Ella Szalay led offense with 9 goals, 2 assists, and 9 draw controls. Angelee Blasko had 3 goals and 4 ground balls. Natalie Blasko had 2 goals and an assist, while Maria Pecchia also added 2 goals.

Sophia Rotunno was again a force on defense with 6 caused turnovers, 8 ground balls, 2 goals, and 1 assist. Frankie Cassese rounded out scoring with 1 goal. Alyssa Ray had 7 saves in goal.

Mooney returns to play on Tuesday, March 26 for their home opener against Canfield at 6:30pm.

*Contributed by Toni Chahine

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/3-21-LAX-mooney-poland

POLAND’S SEASON ENDS IN THE SEMIS

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By Matt Maher 


AKRON, OH – The Bulldogs faced a big test on Wednesday night in the Rubber City when they took on the CVCA Royals to try and advance to the district finals. While Poland had a decent second half with energetic runs that showed us all why they were there, it would be their slow start in the first half that would ultimately decide this game and give the Royals the 64-47 victory.

 

It’s never a good sign when you start off a playoff game down 17-3 after the first quarter but man was that Royals defense locked in. Every man had a partner and even when they doubled up on a Bulldog they had the floor well covered and forced Poland to take shots they weren’t comfortable with and scooped up rebounds or just stole the ball from Poland all together. 

 

Danny Nittoli would be the only scorer for Poland in the first with a double and 1-of-2 free throws made. CVCA had ice in their veins, not just on defense, but on offense too and that was spearheaded by Lavelle Sharpe who made two 3’s and led his team with 6 points.

 

The second frame bore better results for Poland with 12 points scored on offense but their defense was still underperforming and the result was a 20-12 edge for CVCA in the quarter. Nittoli continued to be the main source of offense for the Bulldogs with 5 points while Carmine Tukalo got himself warmed up with a 3 and Jas Stefancin went 2-for-2 from the stripe. Sharpe for CVCA continued his dominance with two more 3’s and his first double of the night.

 

Poland came out of the break hungry and ready to play and their offense reached new heights scoring 15 points and their defense kept CVCA below them with 14 points. Tukalo warmed up in a big way, earning 8 points with two 3’s and a 2 while Michael Daley, Jacob Hayes and Oliver McCully scored 2 points each. Sharpe was confined to just 2 points for CVCA but Niles Nuru picked up the slack and kept Poland on their toes with 7 points. 

 

Poland continued to outscore their opponent in the 4th with a 17-13 line. Tukalo continued his hot streak with two more 3’s and Andrew Todd joined the party with a nice 3 and a perfect trip to the free throw line notting him 5 points for the night. Sharpe would add 2 more points to his night and Nuru earned 3. 

 

Poland certainly put forth a valiant effort in the second half but couldn’t overcome the huge deficit they faced after the first half and the score tells the rest of the story. Carmine Tukalo finished the night with a team leading 17 points while Danny Nittoli tallied 10 of his own. The Bulldogs end their season 11-1 in the Northeast 8, good for first place, 15-7 overall and 1-1 in postseason play. Congratulations to the Bulldogs on another great season of Basketball!

BULLDOGS KEEP THE CATS IN THEIR CAGE

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By Matt Maher 


POLAND, OH – The Bulldogs welcomed the Canton South Wildcats to town for a high energy defensive brawl in the OHSAA playoffs!. The Bulldogs used their defense in the 2nd quarter and let their offense soar in the second half in their 59-49 round 2 victory. 

 

The Wildcats jumped out to a hot start with Tavon Castle and Julius Kimbrough lighting up the hardwood with a combined 17 points. Poland struggled in the opening frame and only recorded 9 points. Carmine Tukalo hit a long 3 for the Bulldogs and Danny Nittoli notched 4 hard fought points under the rim. The Bulldogs began slow and the Wildcats thought they had set the tone but boy did the Bulldogs have a huge response coming.

 

Poland may have only scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter but those 10 points look fantastic when compared to the 2 points Canton South was able to muster. The 2 points for the visiting Wildcats came from the charity stripe with Poochie Snyder sinking both of his shots. The Poland defense stood very tall and allowed for Tukalo to add another triple along with Andrew Todd’s monstrous three as well. 

 

The low scoring was left to the first half and Poland exploded with offense after the halftime break and put up 22 points to Canton Souths 13. Castle added to his already impressive night with two doubles while the other 9 points all came from beyond the arc. Carmine Tukalo unlocked and unloaded a tsunami of offense with 10 big points all from under the hoop with two of the tallies drawing fouls and allowing him to turn the 2 into 3. Todd continued to impress with two made 3’s and Oliver McCully added 4 points to his total. 

 

The 4th quarter saw a much tighter defensive game from the Wildcats and seemed to do a good job boxing out the Bulldogs but, while it was good, it wasn’t great because Poland still found their way around the traps and put up 18 points to South’s 17. Castle added a triple to end his night with 13 while Kimbrough entered the score sheet again with 5 more points to cap off his night with 16 points. Tukalo continued to amaze with 7 more points to finish off his team leading and game leading 23 point night. As a team Poland went 9 for 11 from the stripe and sealed this game.

 

While Canton South came out sprinting, Poland maintained a steady pace and then made their move near the end and never looked back as they crossed the finish line and advanced to the next round. The Bulldogs will have this big win in their back pocket as they look towards Valley Christian Academy who will try to stop the Bulldogs on March 6th in North Hill in Akron at 7:00PM. 

WRESTLING WEDNESDAY WITH GARY ALTHISER (EP 12) FEATURING ADDISON PAPARELLA & ZOEY BEAMER

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Districts are here! After a hugely successful sectional tournament over the weekend, plenty of YSN wrestlers have gotten themselves one step away from a trip to Columbus.  However, as we all know that final step gets a bit higher as the calendar flips to districts.  The best wrestlers across the region get together to fight for limited spots.  With the next round being the hardest yet, we wanted to take the time to celebrate some great performances in the sectional round! This episode of Wrestling Wednesday features a pair of East Palestine Bulldogs who have punched their tickets.  Join Gary Althiser, Chris Colucci, and Scotty Mincher as they talk to their special guests, and preview the district rounds!

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LAKERS SEIZE A SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE FINAL SECONDS

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PYMATUNING OH- In a thrilling contest that came down to the wire, Pymatuning Valley seized the opportunity to showcase their prowess on their home court, edging past Poland in a heart-pounding 50-48 victory. The Lakers, buoyed by a raucous home crowd, delivered a performance to remember, capped off by sophomore standout Sadie Paul’s clutch game-winning layup with just 2 seconds remaining on the clock.

Leading the charge for Pymatuning Valley was Zoey Painter, who poured in a staggering 30 points, dominating the offensive end with her scoring prowess. Paul contributed 6 points, while Taryn Tisch also chipped in with 6 points to bolster the Lakers’ attack.

Despite the formidable challenge posed by Poland, led by Sophia Generalovich with 15 points, Leanne Williams with 11 points, and Elliana Thompson with 9 points, Pymatuning Valley remained resilient and composed, ultimately securing the hard-fought victory.

With the win, Pymatuning Valley advances to the District Semifinals, where they will eagerly await the outcome of the Warrensville Heights versus Northwestern matchup. The highly anticipated semifinal clash is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at 6:00 at North Ridgeville High School.

WRESTLING WEDNESDAYS WITH GARY ALTHISER (EP 11) FEATURING ELLA THOMAS

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We are days away from the sectionals getting started for wrestling! Gary and the boys of Running Point could not be more excited for the postseason. As we get through the calm before the storm, we thought it’d be a good time to recognize one of the brightest young stars on the mats this season. From Poland freshman Ella Thomas has reigned nothing but dominance on the girl’s side of grappling.  With a record of 35-0 and 33 pins, all challengers have fallen by the wayside when standing across from Thomas.  So now the question is how can she continue that success all the way to the state podium? Hear it from the phenom herself as Thomas joins wrestling Wednesday, and the guys get ready for the journey to Columbus!

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SIX YEARS OF NE8 PLAY, SIX POLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

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POLAND OH- In a fitting conclusion to their regular season, Poland’s senior night celebration was filled with jubilation as they clinched their sixth consecutive NE8 championship and their seventh straight league championship overall (AAC title in 2017). Facing off against Hubbard, Poland delivered a commanding performance, emerging victorious with a final score of 40-26.

Leading the charge for Poland was senior standout Elliana Thompson, who showcased her scoring prowess with an impressive 16 points. While Thompson led the scoring charge, Poland’s victory was a testament to the team’s collective effort, with seven other Bulldogs contributing 4 points or less to secure the win.

Despite Hubbard’s valiant effort, led by Cara Green with 9 points and Khamyah Howell with 6 points, they couldn’t overcome Poland’s dominance on the court.

With this win, Poland capped off their regular season in style, finishing with a record of 14-8 and solidifying their status as NE8 champions outright. Their remarkable consistency is highlighted by the fact that they have only shared the NE8 championship once in the six years of the conference.

Looking ahead, Poland sets their sights on the upcoming tournament, with their first game scheduled for Saturday, February 24th at Pymatuning Valley.

Meanwhile, Hubbard, with a record of 6-15, prepares for their final regular-season game on Thursday as they host Mooney.

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/2-12-g-bb-poland-hubbard/2-12-g-bb-poland-hubbard/105EOS1D

BULLDOGS TURN HAWKEN UPSIDE DOWN

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GATES MILLS OH- In a triumphant morning matchup, Poland’s journey to Hawken proved fruitful as they secured a convincing 42-26 victory.

Leading the scoring for Poland was Leanne Williams with 9 points, followed by Elliana Thompson with 7 points. Kate Harrell and Kylee Hudran each contributed 6 points, while Leanna Boccieri added 5 points to round out Poland’s balanced offensive attack.

With this victory, Poland’s season record improved to 13-8, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to their regular season. Their upcoming matchup against Hubbard on senior night presents a significant opportunity, as a win would secure the outright NE8 title for Poland.

 

TIGERS PUT THE CLAMPS ON LAKEVIEW

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CORTLAND OH- In a dominant performance, the Howland girls’ basketball team secured a convincing victory over Lakeview with a final score of 64-32. Alyssa Massucci led the charge with an impressive 18 points, while Mia Thomas contributed 13 points to the team’s success. The win improved Howland’s overall record to an impressive 16-5.

Looking ahead, the Tigers have a challenging matchup as they are set to host the state-ranked West Branch. The JV game is scheduled for Saturday at 11:30 am, followed by the varsity game at 1 pm. It promises to be an exciting contest. Lakeview (6-16) closes out their regular season. They’ll look forward to their first tournament game on February 21st at Rootstown.

CARDINALS TAKE THE LATEST ROUND OF THE BATTLE OF 224

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CANFIELD OH- In a highly anticipated showdown, Canfield emerged victorious on the road in the latest installment of the Battle of 224 rivalry, defeating Poland with a final score of 41-30.

Leading the scoring charge for Canfield was Cami Hritz, who delivered a standout performance with 11 points, showcasing her offensive prowess and leadership on the court. Grace McQuiston contributed 10 points, while Carly Fleming added 9 points and Macey Kalina chipped in with 5 points, highlighting the team’s balanced scoring effort.

Despite a valiant effort from Poland, led by Elliana Thompson with 11 points and Avery Jakubovic with 5 points, they couldn’t overcome Canfield’s determined performance.

With this crucial win, Canfield improves their record to 14-7 and now turns their attention to their season finale at home against Streetsboro on Saturday, February 17th. Meanwhile, Poland, with a 12-8 record, will embark on a long road trip to face Hawken on Saturday.