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CANFIELD SHOWS THEY CAN STILL DOMINATE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- In a display of formidable firepower, Canfield asserted their dominance on Monday with a commanding 50-28 victory on the road against Ursuline. The Canfield squad showcased their prowess, leaving no doubt about their offensive capabilities.

Leading the charge for Canfield was Cami Hritz, who lit up the scoreboard with an impressive 18 points, complemented by Camie Dill’s solid 14-point contribution. Carly Fleming added 5 points to round out the team’s well-balanced offensive performance.

Ursuline, facing a relentless Canfield team, found their offensive rhythm led by Lily Scott, who tallied 11 points. Nia Burley and Kennedy Carpenter added 7 and 5 points, respectively, in an effort to counter Canfield’s offensive onslaught.

With this victory, Canfield improves to an 11-7 record, setting the stage for their upcoming clash against Warren Harding on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ursuline (9-9) is poised to bounce back, returning to action on Thursday with a matchup against Springfield. As the regular season progresses, both teams are gearing up for the challenges that lie ahead, determined to leave their mark on the basketball landscape.

TIGERS SHOW THEIR TEETH TO CANFIELD

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CANFIELD OH- In a Saturday clash, Howland played party spoiler at Canfield, securing a 49-35 victory over the Cardinals.

Alyssa Massucci led the scoring for Howland with an impressive 20 points, claiming the game-high, while Jessie DeSalvo contributed 10, and Sophia Powell added 7.

Canfield’s effort was led by Cami Hritz with 18 points, followed by Camie Dill with 9, and Carly Fleming with 7.

With the win, Howland (13-4) looks ahead to their next challenge, hosting Fitch on Wednesday. Canfield (10-7) aims to bounce back on Monday with a road trip to face Ursuline, seeking to regain momentum in the competitive season. Howland’s victory on the road showcased their strength and determination in a pivotal matchup.

CANFIELD SIZZLES ON A SATURDAY

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CANFIELD OH- Canfield cruised past Salem today 63-27 in a non-conference battle from Canfield High School. It was a story of defense and the offense that it can lead to. The Cardinals forced about as many turnovers as points allowed.

Drew Shapiro racked up steal after steal while chipping in six points in the win. A competitive first quarter was the closest the game with a 16-6 Cardinal lead. From that point, Coach Cullen’s crew pulled away. Each quarter saw them increase its lead. It got to the point where the game turned to the running clock and Coach Andres instructed his team to intentionally foul the entire fourth quarter.

Sam Castronova (13), Dom Cruz (12), and Bryce Roberts (10) led the scoring attack for Canfield. It Lance Bailey led the Quakers in scoring with 6 points while Terry Fink and Deontay Steele both added 4.

MOONEY TURNS AWAY THE CRUSADERS

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By Michael Ginocchi


Youngstown, OH- On Friday night, the Cardinal Mooney boys’ basketball team faced off against a formidable Canton Central Catholic team in a fiercely contested matchup. The Crusaders were coming off of a big win over Warren JFK and were looking to grab a win over Mooney. After Struggling in the first half with the Cardinals press, the Crusaders found their rhythm. They cut the lead to just one late in the fourth, but clutch shooting from the field and foul line helped Mooney grab a big 61-52 win.

 

Rocco Turner was clutch for the Cardinals knocking down six threes while scoring 22 points. Whenever his team required a crucial shot, he consistently delivered. Eddie Nieves made a significant impact on the scoreboard, contributing to his team’s success by scoring an impressive 15 points and reaching double figures in the game. Finally, Will Desmond who is only a freshman was doing most of the dirty work. He constantly kept extra possessions alive.

 

Canton Central Catholic’s Luke Vlacovsky was his team’s MVP. He lit up the scoreboard with an impressive 23 points in a stellar performance. Vlacovsky was able to handle Mooney’s press with ease. Three other Crusaders all finished with 8 points on the night. Towards the end of the game, Coach Palermo’s team ramped the pressure back up causing Canton Central Catholic to turn the ball over.

 

With the Win Cardinal Mooney improves to 10-4 on the season. The Cardinals will be back in action at home on Tuesday for a big SVC matchup vs Youngstown East. Canton Central Catholic drops to 8-7 with the loss. The Crusaders will host Manchester this upcoming Tuesday.

BIG FINISH PAVES THE WAY FOR CANFIELD

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CANFIELD OH- Canfield showcased their resilience on Friday night, using a dominant final quarter to pull away from Howland with a convincing 54-37 victory. The Cardinals outscored their opponents 20-8 in the fourth quarter, sealing the win.

Leading the scoring for Canfield was Dom Cruz with an impressive 17 points, followed by Sam Castronova contributing 11, and Drew Shapiro with 7. Ben Weaver added 5 points to the team’s balanced attack.

Howland’s Anthony Chieffo led their scoring effort with 9 points, while Chris Fenton and Alex Henry each chipped in with 6.

With a 10-4 record, Canfield now looks ahead to building a new streak as they host Salem on Saturday. Howland will return to the floor on Tuesday, hosting Fitch and seeking to bounce back from the challenging matchup. Canfield’s strong finish demonstrates their ability to rise to the occasion and control the game when it matters most.

LADY SPARTANS TOPPLE MOONEY

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- In a thrilling matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Boardman girls’ basketball team soared to victory against Cardinal Mooney High School with a decisive score of 53-39. The clash between these two rivals showcased the Spartans’ prowess and determination on the court.

From the opening tip-off, it was evident that both teams came prepared to battle for supremacy. However, it was the Spartans who seized control early on, setting the tone for the game with their relentless offensive and defensive efforts.

The scoreboard tells a story of resilience and teamwork for Boardman High School. Throughout the game, they displayed remarkable cohesion and balanced scoring, with four players reaching double figures. Leading the charge was freshman sensation Mikayla Rivera, whose stellar performance off the bench saw her net 12 crucial points, including a flawless 5-5 from the free-throw line.

Mackenzie Riccitelli showcased her all-around skills, contributing 11 points along with an impressive 5 steals, demonstrating her impact on both ends of the court. Meanwhile, Sarah Bero’s commanding presence in the paint yielded 10 points and 7 rebounds, showcasing her versatility and determination.

Despite battling foul trouble, Ava Freeborough showcased her shooting prowess, tallying 10 points, including two crucial three-pointers that ignited the Spartans’ offense. M.C. Werth exhibited grit and determination, adding 4 hard-earned points to the team’s tally.

Contributions came from all corners of the roster, with Sam Duble and Tori Strines each sinking key three-pointers to keep the momentum in favor of the Spartans. Their collective effort and unwavering resolve propelled Boardman High School to a well-deserved victory, marking another milestone in their impressive season.

With this triumph, the Spartans improve to an impressive 12-4 record for the season, reaffirming their status as a force to be reckoned with in the league. As they return home, their sights are set on the next challenge as they prepare to face the Austintown Fitch Falcons in a highly anticipated showdown between the top two teams in the AAC.

The stage is set for a captivating clash of titans, and the Spartans are calling upon their loyal supporters to pack the stands and rally behind them as they strive for greatness. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 PM, and the Boardman community is urged to come out in full force to cheer on their beloved team.

As the season unfolds, the Boardman girls’ basketball team continues to inspire with their indomitable spirit, unwavering determination, and relentless pursuit of excellence. With each victory, they etch their names into the annals of school history, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of fans and supporters alike. The journey towards glory continues, and the Spartans are ready to seize every opportunity that comes their way.

CANFIELD CAUSES CONFERENCE CHAOS

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CANFIELD OH- The All American Conference (AAC) in high school  basketball might as well be call the wild west with constant conference shootouts and how often there happens to be a new sheriff in town atop the conference standings! On the girls side of the AAC this season, it has been a wild ride to this point with multiple teams looking for the top spot in the conference. On Wednesday night, the conference birds battled it out when The Austintown-Fitch Falcons took the short trip down the road to matchup with The Canfield Cardinals!

A low scoring first half of play commenced and both teams prioritized defense against one another as points were at a premium through the first 16 minutes. Both teams struggled to get points in the first half, unless your name was Grace McQuiston! The Cardinals senior put up 10 of the 15 points for Canfield in the first half as the two teams were all knotted up 15-15 at the halftime buzzer.

After an even first half, The Cardinals separated themselves from Fitch as seven turnovers from The Falcons in the third turned into Canfield outsourcing Fitch 15-7 in the quarter to take a 30-22 lead into the fourth! Keeping the pace the following quarter, Canfield would emerge a bucket better than Austintown in the fourthat 16-13 in the quarter to win the ballgame by a final of 46-35.

Players of the Game went to both Grace McQuiston and Camryn Hritz as McQuiston finished with 17 points and provided big time shots in big time moments, while Hritz finished with 12 points and established herself as a rebounding force in the second half! For Fitch, they were led offensively by Ayla Ray who had 13 points.

Canfield (10-6, 3-3) will stay in conference action when they host Howland (12-4, 2-2) on Saturday, January 27th with a 7 p.m. tip-off. Fitch (11-5, 3-2) will now travel to their rival Boardman (12-4, 4-1) for a big matchup in the AAC, also on Saturday with a 2:30 p.m. tip-off. Keep updated with AAC basketball all season long with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

FITCH TURNS THE TABLES ON THE CARDINALS

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CANFIELD OH- In a stunning turn of events, Austintown Fitch handed Canfield their first conference loss of the season on Tuesday, securing a 51-46 victory on the road.

Austintown Fitch showcased a balanced offensive effort, with Marcell Finkley leading the charge with 15 points, followed closely by DaShawn Vaughn contributing 13 points. Alex Hill, Allen Hill, and Carter Owens also made impactful contributions, each adding crucial points to the scoreboard.

Canfield, faced with a resilient opponent, fought valiantly but fell short. Dom Cruz and Sam Castranova led the Cardinals’ scoring effort with 10 points each, while Ben Weaver and Jake Delisio chipped in with 8 and 6 points, respectively.

Austintown Fitch (8-5) will continue their road journey on Friday as they travel to face Boardman, seeking to build on their recent success. On the other side, Canfield (9-4) aims to bounce back from this setback on Friday against Howland, with hopes of reclaiming their winning momentum on their home court.

CARDINALS EMBRACE A ROAD TRIP TO GIRARD

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By Matt Maher


GIRARD, OH – Cardinal Mooney made their way out to Girard to take on one of the top teams in the Northeast 8 on Monday night. Girard showed their skill level early on in this one but showing up so early is what allowed Mooney to figure out a game plan that would allow them to find some impressive buckets and even better defense in a 55-44 victory on the road.

 

The Indians scored the first 4 points of the game before Mooney hit 1-of-2 free throws from Samantha Rotunno to break the silence. Girard would continue to stay consistently on top of Mooney with 5 points from Makenzee White and 3 from Mia Malito but Mooney stayed close with 4 points from Sophia Rotunno and 2 more from Samanthantha Rotunno.

 

With the stage set, Mooney decided to tear it all down and came back with an even better look, a look that would net them 21 points and hold Girard to only 11. Sam Rotunno led the charge with 10 points in the quarter alone which was the most by far on her team. Caylee Wilkes and White would both score 4 points to help the Indians in their quest to keep up with the cardinals. With Rotunno catching fire and much better man-to-man defense, Cardinal Mooney set themselves up nicely for the rest of the night.

 

The scoring slowed down for Mooney out of the break but the good news for them was their defense reigned supreme, only allowing Girard 4 points in the quarter. Gianna Schubert found 2 points in the paint while Malito hit 2-of-2 free throws. Mooney saw Rotunno add 5 more points with two made 2’s and 1-of-2 made free throws. Sophia Diorio would also make a dent by hitting the games first and only 3 pointer. 

 

Girard would not back down in the 4th with a 21 point performance that helped them get close to Mooney at times but the Cardinals found more buckets as well and netted 17 more p;pints which would be enough for them to keep Girard at arms length. Samantha Rotunno added 5 more points which allowed her to finish with 23 points while Diorio added 7 points including 5-of 6 made free throws. 

 

While Girard found their second wind in the 4th it came too late as Cardinal Mooney had done enough to top the Indians and send them to Thursday with another loss. Cardinal Mooney (6-8) are back home on January 24th when they take on the red hot Boardman Spartans at 7:00PM while Girard (8-8) will stay at home for another big conference game when they host Struthers on January 25th at 6:15PM.

LET IT ROC

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH-  In a recent interview on the YSN podcast, Cardinal Mooney multi-sport athlete Rocco Turner provided insights into his sports career, including his experiences in basketball and golf. Turner, known for his talent and leadership on and off the court, revealed his aspirations for a state championship in basketball, having already secured a state title in golf.

When quizzed about the legacies he aimed to carve at Mooney, Turner modestly expressed his desire to excel in both basketball and golf, underlining the value of teamwork in basketball and the individual efforts in golf. Acknowledging the guidance he received from coaches and senior teammates, Turner also credited his parents for nurturing his competitive spirit and emphasizing the importance of family support.

Having already tasted success in multiple arenas, Turner discussed his upcoming signing to join the Division I golf team at Youngstown State University, attributing his achievements to hard work, persistence, and the mentorship he received from coaches and fellow players. With an unwavering determination to pursue excellence, Turner’s versatile athletic journey exemplifies the impact of dedication, family values, and the pursuit of one’s passions.

As he navigates the challenging, yet rewarding, path ahead, Turner’s story continues to inspire young athletes and demonstrates the power of resilience and perseverance in the pursuit of sporting dreams.

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