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RAIDERS GET BACK ON TRACK AGAINST LAKEVIEW

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CANFIELD, OH- The South Range girls Basketball team had a great showing in the win over Lakeview, 52-21.

The Lady Raiders are coming off a loss to Poland and needed a good game from start to finish and they did so. The Raiders started the game out strong and fast, which they carried until the finish. Lakeview slowly fought back and cut the lead down late in the game.But South Range countered every chance for Lakeview.

Izzy Lamparty was a key factor for the Raiders with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Lexi Giles had a great night from 3 hitting 3 from the perimeter and also grabbed 5 rebounds. Gabby Lamparty made some great assists and added 7 points with 4 rebounds. Bree Kohler added 4 points and 4 rebounds with great defensive play.

South Range will be back in action next Thursday and travel to Hubbard for a NE8 matchup. Lakeview will be in action Saturday hosting Maplewood. Tip off for the JV will be at 5:30. Varsityat 7:00. Catch it on YSN!

POLAND CONTINUES TO ROLL IN WIN OVER STRUTHERS

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The Poland Lady Bulldogs were business as usual Thursday night as they beat Struthers 59-39.

In the first half Poland quickly grabbed a ten point lead 14-4 but struggled to push the lead fifth than that. Struthers did a good job staying around and keeping their deficit at eight or ten throughout the first half. Poland put in a few buckets before the break though to make it 31-17 going into the half.

Poland started the third quarter on a 10-0 run and grabbed control of the game. Jackie Grisdale got going as she scored 15 points in the second half to help Poland propel forward. Poland also did a great job on the boards as they had four players with at least 4 rebounds. Morgan Kluchar led that category with 8.

Jackie Grisdale led the way with 24 points 6 rebounds for Poland.

Emma Elia led Struthers with 14.

Poland returns to action Saturday as they travel to Mooney.

HARK THE HARRELL

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The difference between good teams and great teams is a deep bench. The ability to trust the next round of players to go in and execute as well as your starters. For Poland junior Ella Harrell that’s a role she accepts with honor. There is not one ounce of bitterness in her bones over not being a starter. She loves the opportunity to come on the floor in the middle of a game and make an impact. Standing at 5’8, Harrell has the size to execute as a post, but also has the ability to play in the perimeter as a guard. A Swiss Army knife of a player. Ella’s personal goal coming into this year was to further her abilities to become even better at executing both of those roles. Coach Blanch says she is a player who is always staying after practice and working on extra ball handling drills. That’s one of the reasons he trusts her so much on the floor. He also says that Harrell is one of their more vocal players. She has no problem communicating on defense, which is so important. It’s something that makes Harrell such a tremendous asset off the bench. Ella and her team can easily run 8 or 9 players deep and Harrell is the example everyone else can look to. When leaders talk, you have to listen. Hark the Harrell. 

Anthony Hartwig made the trip down to Poland to talk to Ella. They discuss her role on the team, personal goals, and much more. Learn all about the Bulldog junior on the latest Player Profile Hark The Harrell. 

POLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP6 WITH NICK BLANCH)

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It’s been awhile since we have had the chance to talk to coach Nick Blanch. A medical condition made him have to step away for a couple games. In his absence the team has taken care of business with wins over Liberty, Niles, and Hubbard. He returned on Saturday when they beat Lakeview to set up a big matchup with South Range. The Bulldogs handled the hype and came away with a 16 point victory over the Raiders.

Now they look ahead to matchup with Struthers on Thursday. Catch up with everything Lady Bulldogs basketball with Anthony Hartwig in Episode 6 of Coach’s Corner with Nick Blanch.

POLAND TOP DOG IN CLASH WITH SOUTH RANGE

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Control of the league hung in the balance Monday night when Poland traveled to South Range. Poland proved to still be the class of the league with an impressive 51-35 win over the Raiders.

The magnitude of the game was felt from the tip as the jump ball to start the game flew out of bounds before anyone could get to it, on the second try there was an immediate scrum on the floor for it. The Raiders got on the board in their first possession with a pair of free throws. 2-0 would prove to be the only lead the Raiders would have. Brooke Bobbey nailed a three on the other end to make it 3-2 and Poland would lead throughout the rest of the game.

That’s not to say the Raiders didn’t keep it competitive. They trailed by just one towards the end of the first gram before Grisdale hit a three in the closing seconds. She would do the same in the closing seconds of the first half to make a four point lead seven. 22-15 Poland led at the break. Izzy Lamparty had to spend much of the second quarter on the bench with three fouls.

The Raiders came out of the break with energy and got the lead cut to three, 28-25 but Jackie Grisdale seemed to hit a shot in every big situation for the Bulldogs. She made it 30-25 and the Bulldogs would score five more before the end of the third to make it 35-25.

Poland jumped way ahead in the final frame opening it on a 6-0 run and stretching their lead to 41-25. The Raiders with one more gasp of hope put together an 8-0 run cutting the lead to 41-33 with just over two minutes left in the game. Out of a timeout Brooke Bobbey hit maybe the biggest shot of the game as her fourth three of the game put Poland up 44-33 and pretty much ended any comeback bid the Raiders had.

Jackie Grisdale led the Bulldogs with 19 points 6 rebounds. Brooke Bobbey added 13. She hit four threes on the night.

Lexi Giles had a strong night for South Range with 13 points. Izzy Lamparty finished in double figures with 12.

Poland returns to action Thursday as they host Struthers.

South Range gets back to work Thursday as they host Lakeview.

POLAND FALLS IN DEFENSIVE SHOWDOWN OF 224

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POLAND, OH- Poland faced their rival Canfield on Saturday looking to add to their winning streak. The Cardinals would end their streak in a game where Canfield only allowed 33 points in a defensive heavy matchup by both teams. Canfield would pick up the victory 35-33 against the Bulldogs in this one.

The first half was a strong defensive half by both teams. Poland and Canfield were tied at the end of the first quarter at 10. Poland’s Michael Gordon and Michael Cougras both had 3 points in the quarter while Canfield’s Brent Herrman had 5 points for the Cardinals. Second-quarter only saw 9 points scored by both teams. Poland’s Zach Kassem had 4 points at this point in the game while Canfield’s Herrman had 6 points.

The game was all tied up at 22 by the end of the third quarter. Poland’s Zach Kassem had 9 points at the end of the third while Canfield’s Joe Bruno also had 9. Canfield separated themselves in the fourth quarter after the Dogs got into foul trouble. Poland fought back towards the end of the game but was unable to retake the lead. The Cardinals beat the Bulldogs 35-33. Bruno finished the game 10 points. Zach Kassem had 13 points.

Poland will face Hubbard on January 14th. Canfield will face Boardman on January 17th.

*Story contributed by YSN’s Anthony Melone

BLUE DEVILS QUIET BULLDOGS, LISBON TOPS EAST PALESTINE

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EAST PALESTINE, OH – On a night that saw two teams jockeying for a better position in the EOAC standings, it was the Lisbon Blue Devils that emerged victorious in the first of the two match ups this season between these two squads.

The two squads battled almost evenly through the first part of the first quarter until the Blue Devils caught fire from deep, connecting on three straight threes as the quarter wrapped up which put the score at 19-9 in favor of Lisbon. The second quarter saw Lisbon begin to stretch their legs a little bit more as they took a 33-17 lead into the intermission. As the second half progressed, the Blue Devils kept steady as the Bulldogs tried to scrap their way back into the game but as the final buzzer sounded, the Blue Devils were just too far ahead, winning 67-42.

The Blue Devils were led by Blayne Brownfield, who tallied another double double, with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Ryan McCullough added 15 points and 7 assists. Kaden Crawford also chipped in with 8 points and 7 rebounds.

East Palestine was led by Johnathan Bertovich with 22 points and Brandon Turcola with 8 points.

Lisbon (5-7) will put their three game winning streak to the test on Tuesday night as they will travel to Columbiana to take on the Clippers as part of a boy/girl, varsity only, double header.

East Palestine (2-7) is back in action on Tuesday, January 14th, as they will play host to the Lions of Heartland Christian.

BLUE’S KLU’S

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Last season the basketball world had to be informed of Morgan Kluchar’s presence. As a freshman, she had to prove that she belonged on the court with the upperclassmen. She did just that. Now as a sophomore, it’s a different feeling for Morgan. She has earned her spot and her respect, and now it’s all about continuing to grow as a player. She says that this season she is grasping a lot more of the fine details of the game. That comes from all the time she got on the varsity floor her freshman season. She also says nerves have really gone down from last year to this year. They’re still there for sure, but not nearly as strong. Two main goals are at the top of Morgan’s list. The first is to improve her defense. She admits that last season her defense did not reach her own standards and definitely wants to improve on that. Second is to become more of a threat from the outside. That would make her a more well rounded offensive player. Last season we asked you to get a clue about Morgan as a freshman, and now the clues are there for you, so figure it out that Morgan Kluchar is a one of a kind talent. 

Anthony Hartwig went on down to Poland to sit down with Morgan. They discuss the team dealing with adversity, taking a leadership role, and much more. Get to know the Lady Bulldog sophomore with the latest Player Profile Blue’s Klu’s.

 

POLAND TAKES BATTLE OF BULLDOGS

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POLAND, OH- Poland, OH- Coming off a big win against Struthers, the Poland Bulldogs faced the Lakeview Bulldogs at the beginning of a three-game homestand. Lakeview would have the lead throughout the game until the final quarter. Lakeview’s Forward Jake Wilms led his team in points with 14 points while Poland’s Guard Andrew Centofanti finished the night with 12 points. Poland wins a close one 49-41.

In the first-quarter Lakeview went up early with Wilms adding 8 points in the quarter. Poland would storm back after Guard Andrew Centofanti added 6 points and Zach Kassem added 3 more to make the game 11-14, Lakeview. In the second quarter, Wilms would get some assistance from his Lakeview teammates to maintain the lead at halftime, 22-21. Poland would keep up with Lakeview after Michael Cougras added 5 points while Zach Kassem added 3 more points before halftime.

Both teams would find success at the 3 point line in the third quarter. The Poland starting 5 would contribute 32 points to this point in the game highlighted by Centofanti’s reaching double digits. Lakeview would keep the lead at the end of the quarter with Forward Brendan Kilpatrick nailing a half-court shot at the buzzer to make the score, 33-34 Lakeview. Poland’s JP Genova would catch fire in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter and Poland would take the lead for the remainder of the game. Genova had 8 points in this quarter alone(9 overall). Lakeview’s Wilms would finish the game with 14 points while Kilpatrick has 12 points.

Poland will host Jefferson on Friday, January 10th. Lakeview will host Hubbard on the same day.

*Story contributed by YSN’s Anthony Melone

BULLDOGS FLY AHEAD OF EAGLES

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The Poland girls got back to NE8 play on Monday night with a 64-24 win over Hubbard.

It was all Poland from the jump as the Bulldogs started the game on a 9-0 run and never looked back from there. It was once again their defense leading the way who suffocated the Eagles offense all night. It was the third time this season they’d held an opponent below thirty. The Bulldogs got contributions from a lot of players on the night. 12 Bulldogs got on the stat sheet. Only one player that got into the game didn’t score.

Jackie Grisdale led the team with 21 points 5 rebounds. Morgan Kluchar added 7, three players finished with 6. Kailyn Brown, Brooke Bobbey, and Arianna Daniels.

Poland returns to action Thursday as they travel to Niles.

Hubbard hosts Struthers on Thursday night.