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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.

CHANEY WINS THE DAY

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By Matt Maher 


YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Cowgirls lassoed in a litter of bulldogs Saturday when Chaney beat East Palestine 56-39 Saturday at noon. Chaney put together an offense built on speed which wound up being too much for East Palestine to handle and when you pair that with aggressive defense that wouldn’t let the opposition take a decent shot it’s no wonder Chaney walked away with 56 points. 

 

The Cowgirls’ speed was evident at tip when they came out fast and scored the first several points before the Bulldogs could get a layup. Chaney was led far and away by Alyssa Brown who served up 9 points in the quarter with four made 2’s and going 1-for-2 at the line. East Palestine was led by Alivia Magness who found 4 points in the quarter. Chaney would lead 12-8 after 1.

 

The offense wouldn;t give up as Chaney outscored their opponent 11-6 in the 2nd. Chaney saw Salsabeel Al-Kara’in and Jaziya Burley-Anderson both put up 4 points to help out with their lead and East Palestine would Gabby Andre lead their quarter in scoring with a lone 3-pointer. The Bulldogs did play better defense and were able to keep the scoring machine of Brown off the board. THe score at halftime saw Chaney on top 23-14.

 

The offense for Chaney kicked it into 2nd gear and put up 15 points while still holding East Palestine to single digits with only 6. Alexandria Pete would find 5 points in the form of a 2 and a 3 while Burley-Anderson found 4 more points on her night and Brown added 2 more points to her total. The Bulldogs saw two players put up 3 points each in the quarter with Leila Martin going 3-for4 from the line and Andre hitting a smooth 3. Chaney would lead 38-21 going into the fourth. 

 

Alyssa Brown was the main character in the fourth quarter as she found an impressive 15 points to cap off her day at 27 total points! Brown hit two 3’s, two 2’s and went 5-for-7 from the line. Burley-Anderson would also add 2 points to the score which allowed Chaney to find the final 17 points it needed. East Palestine would have an impressive scoring quarter putting up 16 and getting the lead down to single digits twice in the frame. Martin found 11 points to lead her team in the quarter including three 2’s a made 3 and went 2-for-3 from the line. 

 

Despite a resilient fourth quarter from the Bulldogs it would be Chaney who would prevail and improve their record to 6-3 while East Palestine moved to 5-4 on the season. East Palestine plays again when they host United on January 4th at 7:00PM and Chaney stays at home when they host Niles on December 30th at 12:30PM. 

POLAND BESTS FELLOW BULLDOGS

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POLAND OH- Poland showcased their defensive prowess on Thursday, securing a commanding 46-22 victory over Lakeview with a typically dominating performance.

Leading the offensive charge for Poland, Elliana Thompson notched an impressive 12 points, complemented by Mary Brant’s 9 points, and contributions from Kate Harrell and Leanna Boccieri, who each added 5 points.

Lakeview faced a formidable defensive challenge but saw Annie Humphrey lead the scoring efforts with a solid 10 points.

Poland’s relentless defense set the tone for the game, stifling Lakeview’s offensive efforts and ultimately securing a decisive win. With this victory, Poland improved to a 6-3 record, setting the stage for a strong start to the new year with a game against South Range on January 4th.

On the other side, Lakeview, now at 3-7, will look to regroup as they host Newton Falls on December 28th, aiming to bounce back with renewed energy and determination in their upcoming matchups.

BULLDOGS KNOCK OFF SOUTH RANGE FOR THE FIRST TIME

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CANFIELD OH- Lakeview secured a historic win on the road Monday, notching their first victory over South Range as a member of the NE8 with a hard-fought 36-32 triumph. The game remained tightly contested, deadlocked at 26-26 at the end of the third quarter.

Mack Stowe played a pivotal role, tying the game at 26 with back-to-back threes from Devin Sauerwein and Madi Dado briefly giving South Range a 26-24 lead.

With the score knotted at 31-31 in the final frame, Sophie Irwin, coming off the bench, made a significant impact, propelling the Bulldogs to a 33-31 lead. Makenna Werner sealed the victory with crucial free throws down the stretch, securing the 36-32 win.

Stowe led the scoring for Lakeview with 10 points, the lone player in double figures on the night.

Buoyed by this momentum, Lakeview (3-6) now looks ahead to a challenging matchup on Thursday as they face off against Poland. South Range, on the other hand, will hit the road to take on Hubbard, seeking to bounce back from the close defeat. The victory for Lakeview marks a memorable moment in their NE8 campaign.

POLAND DOESN’T WAIVER IN THE CONFERENCE

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NILES OH- Poland continued their perfect record in the NE8 on Monday, securing a decisive 46-28 victory on the road against Niles.

Mary Brant led the scoring for Poland with an impressive 16 points, supported by Leanna Boccieri and Elliana Thompson, each contributing 9 points. Leanne Williams added 8 points to the scoreboard.

On the Niles side, Caroline Cormell and Kherington Stanford each scored 6 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Poland’s dominance.

With this win, Poland advances to a 5-3 record and will return home to host Lakeview on Thursday. Niles, now at 2-5, will hit the road to face Mathews on Thursday. Poland’s continued success in the NE8 sets the stage for an intriguing season as they navigate upcoming challenges.