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CARDINALS RIGHT BACK INTO DISTRICTS

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CANFIELD OH- In a dominant display of basketball prowess, Canfield asserted their superiority on Saturday, bulldozing their way into the district semifinals with a resounding 58-14 victory over Cleveland Central Catholic. From the opening tip-off, Canfield left no doubt as to their superiority, overwhelming their opponents with suffocating defense and explosive offense.

Leading the charge for Canfield were Grace McQuiston and Cami Hritz, who each contributed 12 points to the team’s offensive onslaught. Carly Fleming, Aleen Barakat, and Marina Koenig also made significant contributions, with Fleming tallying 7 points and Barakat and Koenig each adding 6 points to the scoreboard.

The relentless intensity and teamwork displayed by Canfield proved too much for Cleveland Central Catholic to handle, as Canfield cruised to victory in emphatic fashion.

With the win, Canfield punches their ticket to the district semifinals, where they are set to square off against Salem on Wednesday at Uniontown Lake. Tip-off for this highly anticipated matchup is scheduled for approximately 7:30, as Canfield looks to continue their march towards postseason glory with their sights set on the district championship.

CANFIELD TAKES REGULAR SEASON FINALE

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a thrilling showdown on Thursday night, the Canfield faced a tough test on the road against East Liverpool. Despite the hostile environment, Canfield delivered a consistent effort that propelled them to a hard-earned 66-56 victory over the Potters.

Leading the charge for Canfield was Ben Weaver, whose impressive performance saw him rack up a team-high 23 points, showcasing his scoring prowess and clutch play when it mattered most. Sam Castranova also made a significant contribution with 20 points, while Dom Cruz added 10 points to bolster Canfield’s offensive attack.

Despite facing a formidable opponent in East Liverpool, Canfield’s resilience and determination shone through, allowing them to maintain their composure and execute their game plan effectively throughout the contest.

On the other side, East Liverpool put up a valiant effort, led by Preston Kerr with 19 points, Quinton Conrad with 15 points, and Cohen Pease with 11 points. However, their efforts were ultimately not enough to overcome Canfield’s relentless pressure and offensive firepower.

With this crucial win, Canfield concludes their regular season with an impressive record of 18-4, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting tournament run. They now turn their focus towards tournament time, where they will host Akron East on Tuesday in their first postseason matchup.

Meanwhile, East Liverpool will regroup and prepare for their upcoming tournament game on March 2nd, where they will host Zanesville in a bid to make some noise in postseason play.

 

DREAM WEAVER, GAME CHANGER

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CANFIELD OH- In the heat of battle inside the paint, it takes grit and determination to find success. Canfield’s junior power forward, Ben Weaver, stands out for his sheer grit and determination on the court. Standing shorter than some of his opponents, Weaver compensates with an unparalleled work ethic, out-hustling and outmaneuvering anyone in his path to secure rebounds and score points in the paint.

Weaver’s tenacity has been instrumental in Canfield’s back-to-back AAC Championships, proving that size isn’t everything when it comes to dominating the post position. His ability to carve out space, fight for every loose ball, and convert opportunities into points has been a linchpin of Canfield’s success.

As an upperclassman, Weaver has shouldered increased responsibility with grace and maturity. Embracing his role as a leader on and off the court, he has set an example for his teammates, demonstrating a willingness to take on challenges and lead by example.

For Weaver, team chemistry is paramount. He understands that success on the court is rooted in trust, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to excellence. Off the floor, Weaver and his fellow leaders at Canfield foster a tight-knit bond that translates seamlessly onto the hardwood, allowing them to play as a cohesive unit and elevate each other’s performance.

This season, Weaver has averaged 8 points and 4 rebounds per game, showcasing his versatility and impact on both ends of the floor. But beyond the statistics, Weaver harbors a dream of playing college basketball, and with each game, that dream edges closer to reality. His dedication, skill, and passion for the game make him an attractive prospect for college recruiters, who recognize his potential to make a significant impact at the next level.

As Canfield gears up for an upcoming tournament run, players like Weaver could prove to be the difference-makers. With his gritty play in the post, unyielding determination, and team-first mentality, Weaver has the potential to lead Canfield to further success on the court and beyond. As the stakes grow higher, Weaver’s presence on the court becomes all the more crucial, as he looks to leave an indelible mark on the Canfield basketball program and pave the way for a bright future ahead.

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STREETSBORO SNEAKS AWAY IN LAST TUNE UP

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CANFIELD OH- In a highly anticipated matchup between two formidable teams, Canfield and Streetsboro clashed on Saturday afternoon in a final tournament tune-up. Both squads, ranked in the top 15 in district seeding, were eager to test their mettle before postseason play.

The game was a hard-fought battle from start to finish, with Canfield holding the lead for much of the contest. However, Streetsboro showed their resilience, making clutch plays down the stretch to secure a narrow 41-38 victory.

Leading the charge for Canfield was Camie Dill, who delivered an impressive performance with 17 points, showcasing her scoring prowess and leadership on the court. Grace McQuiston and Cami Hritz contributed 6 points each, while Carly Fleming added 5 points to bolster Canfield’s offensive effort.

On the opposing side, Streetsboro was propelled to victory by the standout performance of Naomi Benson, who recorded an impressive double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Benson’s dominant showing proved to be the difference-maker for Streetsboro, as they executed crucial plays in the closing minutes to seal the win.

With this result, Canfield concludes their regular season with a record of 14-8, now turning their attention to tournament play. They will open sectional play on Wednesday, hosting Brookside as they look to make a strong postseason push.

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.

CARDINALS SKATE THROUGH OVERTIME THRILLER

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By Matt Maher 


BROOKLYN, OH – The Cardinals were soaring high after Tuesday night’s 5-4 overtime playoff victory over the Chagrin falls Tigers! After the rough season Canfield had and the rough history between these two clubs the expectations were fairly low for Canfield going into this one but sometimes it’s a good thing to play with little pressure, sometimes you need to just go out and play hockey and that’s exactly what they did against a very talented Tigers team who was sent home packing after the major upset. 

 

It’s always good to score first and for Marcus Epp he did just that with just over 5 minutes played he found a nice goal that trickled through the five-hole of the Tigers goalie Nathaniel Newton and gave Canfield a huge energy boost. The Tigers didn’t take long to respond because 52 seconds later their team’s leading goal scorer, Anton Flach, did his thing and evened things up. After a few minutes of goaltending duels and icing calls, Connor Cattaneo ripped one past Newton for the unassisted go ahead goal that would give Canfield the 2-1 lead after the first period. Peyton Nottingham made 9 beautiful saves this period and looked very comfortable in net. 

 

Chagrin Falls came back with a little more energy and a lot more goals and it started with Henry Cimperman who found an unassisted tally at the 9:28 mark of the period. Less than 3 minutes later Aiden Cabic found the back of the net after shooting the puck through traffic and somehow avoiding everyone including Nottingham. Cabic didn’t have long to celebrate because Adoni Darkadakis used his strength and skill with the puck to swerve his way around traffic and walk up to Newton and smash another hole through the wall and tie up the game at 3-3. Nottingham steered aside 6 of 8 shots faced. 

 

Period 3 saw 2 very early goals, with 2 minutes and 57 seconds played Chagrin Falls saw Flach pass the puck to Cimperman who in turn found Cabic for his second goal of the night and the lead. The Tigers celebration did not last long because Marcus Epp found his team’s 3rd unassisted goal to once again tie the game. Chagrin Falls found 2 penalties this periods and both were successful kills, in fact we saw Canfield kill off 3 penalties in this game and Chagrin falls kill off 4. Nottingham made 12 masterful saves the rest of the period to force overtime. 

 

1 minute and 30 seconds, that’s all the time Canfield needed to put this game to rest. The Cardinals had been in front of Newton trying to get something past him but the Tigers goalie and his defense were locked in, until they made 1 mistake. The defense had the puck in the corner to Newtons right and had tried passing the puck out but Connor Cattaneo was able to tip the pass and redirect it in front of Newton where Luke Scolieri was waiting and he took full advantage and DID. NOT. MISS. 

 

The Cardinals, who went into this tournament with a 2-8 record, amazed everyone by upsetting the 12-1-1 Chagrin Falls Tigers and advanced to the semifinals where they will face Westlake who took down Nordonia 4-1 in their first round matchup. It’s an uphill battle but one the Cardinals have proven they can climb. The Cardinals game against Westlake will take place on Thursday February 8th at 6PM and you can catch Jordan Barber on the call live and for Free right here on YSN. 

STRONG CANFIELD FINISH EARNS ROAD VICTORY

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In a hard-fought battle on the road, Canfield’s basketball team showcased their resilience and determination, using a strong fourth-quarter performance to pull away from Howland and secure a 46-36 victory.

The game remained tightly contested throughout, with both teams trading baskets and defensive stops. However, it was Canfield’s dominant fourth quarter that ultimately proved to be the difference-maker, as they outscored Howland 14-6 to seal the win.

Leading the scoring charge for Canfield was Sam Castronova, who delivered a standout performance with 13 points, followed closely by Ray McCune contributing 10 points. Drew Shapiro added 8 points to the winning effort.

Despite the loss, Howland put up a valiant effort, with Chris Fenton and Alex Henry each scoring 11 points, while John Perry added 7 points.

With this important victory, Canfield improves their record to an impressive 14-4 and now sets their sights on a highly anticipated matchup with arch-rival Poland on the road on Friday. Meanwhile, Howland, with a 9-10 record, will look to bounce back as they host South Range at home on Friday.

CANFIELD SHOWS OUT FOR THEIR SENIORS

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In a senior night celebration to remember, Canfield delivered a resounding performance on Monday, thumping Cardinal Mooney with a convincing 57-22 victory. The seniors led the charge, showcasing their skills and commitment to mark the occasion.

Cami Hritz led Canfield’s scoring efforts with an impressive 12 points, closely followed by Lorieonna Jannone and Carly Fleming, both contributing 9 points. Grace McQuiston added 7 points to the dominating win.

With this emphatic victory, Canfield, now boasting a 13-7 record, gains momentum as they head into a crucial matchup on the road against Poland on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mooney, with a 7-10 record, will embark on a road journey for their second matchup against rival Ursuline on Wednesday.

CANFIELD REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

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By Matt Maher


BOARDMAN, OH – While it may feel like spring outside, Canfield reminded us we’re still in February when they hosted Cleveland Heights in the final game of the hockey regular season. With the excitement of senior day and the great memory of the 8-0 victory the cardinals found against these Tigers on December 10th, this team was ready to play and with another 8-0 victory on Sunday afternoon, it’s safe to say they absolutely were ready for this one.

 

It didn’t take long for Canfield to get on the board because less than 2 minutes into the game Christian Morrison got one past Tigers net minder James Betti. Just under 3 minutes later CJ Glista passed the puck to Scotty Tucker who tucked one home to help the Cardinals extend their lead. With under 5 minutes to go Canfield would find yet another tally, this time off of a tip from Charlie Boris who took the feed from JJ Boris. Peyton Nottingham never faced a shot in the first frame while Betti faced 23 and stopped 20 of them. 

 

Cleveland Heights stepped up their defensive play in period 2 and held Canfield to just 14 shots and James Betti stopped all of them. Canfield allowed just one shot from Cleveland Heights late in the period on a small breakaway that Nottingham showed absolutely no fear on when batting it aside. These two teams started to look a little more even in this period, though Canfield still maintained possession for the majority of it, Cleveland Heights did start to look more comfortable.

 

While the Tigers should be happy with their 2nd period, they should forget completely about the third where Canfield put up 5 goals off of 13 shots. Not even a minute into the period Ty Novotny put one past Betti with an assist from Owen Olovsky at  the 12:08 mark it would be Gavin Rupert’s turn to cash in with the helper from Charlie Boris. Grayson Orlovsky found the next one up high for a beautiful score with no assist needed. The next two came later and a minute apart from each other both from Owen Orlovsky with the first having Grayson Orlovsky credited with the assist and the second going unassisted.

 

Despite how this season went the Cardinals did find some very impressive wins including the series sweep of Cleveland Heights where they outscored the Tigers 16-0! Owen Orlovsky showed everyone his skill with a 4 point night with his 2 goals and 2 assists while Grayson Orlovsky and Charlie Boris both finished with 2 points. Cleveland Heights will finish off their season when they visit Notre Dame Cathedral Latin on February 10th at 6:15PM while Canfield gears up for their first Baron Cup playoff game against Chagrin Falls, that game’s date and time are still being determined. 

CANFIELD KICKS EAGLES OUT OF THEIR NEST

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CANFIELD OH- In a highly anticipated showdown on their home court, Canfield faced the formidable challenge of Warren JFK on Tuesday night. The Cardinals rose to the occasion, flexing their muscles to secure a decisive 65-53 victory and maintain control throughout the contest.

Leading the charge for Canfield was Dom Cruz, whose remarkable performance yielded an impressive 29 points. Ben Weaver contributed 13 points, while Sam Castronova added 10 points, and Tony Russo chipped in with 9 points. The Cardinals’ well-rounded offensive effort proved pivotal in keeping Warren JFK at bay.

Despite the efforts of Warren JFK, led by Nick Ryan’s standout 23-point performance, and contributions from Jaden Rishel and Nico Ciminero with 10 points each, Canfield’s resilience and skill on the court proved insurmountable.

With this crucial win, Canfield (12-4) is set to take their show on the road, facing Warren Harding on Friday. Meanwhile, Warren JFK (12-4) will regroup and return home to face Aquinas in their upcoming matchup on Friday.