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CHANEY GETS RAIDED BY HARDING

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By Tim Corso


WARREN OH- Warren Harding fought past Chaney last night in a physical battle, 26-7.

The last time our area had a game called before the clock hit zero, it was due to lighting…not tonight.

It all started when Senior quarterback Drew Gault took in a 3-yard touchdown run then got hit in the endzone by Harding’s Airiz Coleman-Bey. This sparked a scrum that would ripple throughout the rest of the game.

The antics seemed to spark the Raiders after getting driven on, as they answered the bell with four straight touchdowns to secure the win.

The first touchdown came late in the first half when Warren signal caller Drew McKowan found Naujet Jones on a 41-yard touchdown strike.

At half, it appeared both Cowboy and Raider fans were in for a defensive battle. Coincidentally, it was defense that won the game for Harding.

After McGowan was picked off on the opening drive by Chaney’s Bryson Douglas, miscommunication from Gault and Darius Stonework forced an interception that was then taken to the house by Senior, Ryan Powell, giving the Raiders a 14-7 lead.

The Cowboys offense struggled to stay on the field all night as Gault was picked off three times in total. The final time was a game-sealing pick-six from Jones.

As Warren was running the clock down under four minutes inside Chaney territory, an outside run from Brandon Coleman ended with Coleman being hit hard. There was then an altercation on the field, causing the refs to call the game due to player safety with 3:46 left in the game.

Warren Harding (2-4) snapped a three-game losing streak tonight and will host Boardman next week in a conference showdown. Chaney (2-3) will look to avoid three straight losses while hosting Cardinal Mooney next week in a conference game of its’ own.

CARDINALS SOAR PAST THE COWBOYS

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* CONTRIBUTED BY JOHN OSTAPOWICZ

CANFIELD, OH – Under the bright stadium lights, the Canfield Cardinals and the Chaney Cowboys clashed in a thrilling football game that would leave fans on the edge of their seats. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as the two teams faced off, each aiming for victory.

The Canfield Cardinals struck first, setting the tone for the game with a powerful rushing touchdown by Danny Inglis. The home crowd roared with approval as Canfield took an early 7-0 lead.

But the Cardinals were far from finished. Scottie Eaton, a force to be reckoned with on the field, broke through the Cowboys’ defense with a determined rushing touchdown. The scoreboard now showed Canfield leading 14-0, and their fans were buzzing with anticipation.

Danny Inglis, showcasing his speed and agility, added to Canfield’s lead with another impressive rushing touchdown. The Cardinals were firing on all cylinders, extending their lead to 21-0.

The Chaney Cowboys weren’t ready to concede defeat. Dewayne Thompson, displaying his skills as a receiver, made a fantastic touchdown reception, putting Chaney on the scoreboard. The Cowboys narrowed the gap to 21-7, and their fans erupted in celebration.

Canfield, however, remained undeterred. Scottie Eaton continued to be a driving force for the Cardinals, bulldozing his way into the end zone for another rushing touchdown. The home team was firmly in control, leading 28-7.

Chaney fought back with determination, with Matt Jones breaking through for a rushing touchdown. The Cowboys were showing their resilience, though they still trailed 28-14.

But the Canfield Cardinals had one more statement to make. Scottie Eaton, the game’s standout performer, found the end zone once again with yet another rushing touchdown. The home crowd erupted with cheers as Canfield extended their lead to 35-14.

As the final minutes of the game ticked away, the Canfield Cardinals’ defense held strong, preventing any late-game heroics from the Chaney Cowboys. The final whistle blew, and Canfield emerged victorious with a convincing 35-14 win.

The game had been a showcase of skill, determination, and the unyielding spirit of both teams. The Canfield Cardinals had secured a well-deserved victory, but both sides had given their all, providing fans with an exciting and memorable football spectacle.

CHANEY COMES UP JUST SHORT IN TWO DAY CONTEST

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AKRON, OH- In one of the most interesting  football showdowns you’ll see, the Chaney Cowboys clashed with Akron East in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle (and over the course of two days.) The final score, 14-13 in favor of Akron East, highlighted the intensity and drama that unfolded on the field. The game kicked off with a surge of energy as Chaney’s Matt Jones bulldozed his way 19 yards into the endzone, powered by a successful kick from Drew Gault. This early touchdown placed the Cowboys in the lead, 7-0. Akron East swiftly countered as Ibraheem Kamakra embarked on an impressive 47-yard run to find the endzone with just 1 minute and 27 seconds remaining in the first quarter. Kamara’s successful kick tied the game at 7-7.

The second quarter saw Akron East seizing control. Ziare Stevens electrified the crowd with a remarkable 70-yard dash, giving his team the lead for the first time at 14-7. However, the game was temporarily halted due to inclement weather, ultimately leading to a postponement. The next afternoon, with determination ablaze, Chaney returned to the field with hopes of staging a comeback and securing a victorious start to their season.

The fourth quarter marked the decisive moment of the game. Matt Jones, displaying his prowess once more, surged into the endzone for his second touchdown, with just 1 minute and 44 seconds left on the game clock. With the score now 14-13 in favor of Akron East, Coach Seth Antram and the Cowboys decided to go for the two-point conversion, a daring move that ultimately fell short.

As the final moments ticked away, the clock expired, and the Cowboys found themselves agonizingly close to victory. The scoreboard read 14-13, with Akron East emerging as the victors in a hard-fought battle. Despite Chaney’s valiant efforts, the day would not yield their first win of the season.

COWBOYS HANG THEIR HATS ON A GREAT RUN

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CANTON, Ohio –

Chaney falls short for the third year in a row in the regional semifinals.

After capturing their fourth straight district titlelast Saturday, the Chaney Cowboys (19-9) were looking to make their first appearance in the regional title game of the past four years. In 2020, Chaney’s season was cut short before their matchup with Akron St. Vincent-St Mary, while 2021 and 2022 would see losses in the semis to Gilmour Academy and the aforementioned Saint V’s Irish.

With the Irish moved to Division I, the Cowboys were tasked with yet another Akron school in the Buchtel Griffins (20-6). A battle of Youngstown vs Akron, both teams traded blows throughout the opening parts of the first, seeing multiple lead changes and ties. Buchtel would close the quarter however on a 9-0 run to take a 17-8 lead into the second.

The Griffins would extend their lead to double digits before Chaney would score their initial basket of the second period. The two teams would trade runs and Buchtel would take an eleven point lead into the break. Chaney shot just 30% from the field in the first half, while allowing Buchtel to shoot at a 42% clip.

Clifton Scott and Lewis Febres would leas the Cowboys charge back into the ballgame with a strong third quarter push. The junior and senior would combine for ten points in the third, while Scott’s glass cleaning and Febres’ defense would cut the Buchtel lead to just five heading into the final act.

In the fourth, Chaney was able to knot the game up at 44 but were never able to take the lead. Struggles at the free throw line and turnovers would end the Chaney comeback bid short, while Buchtel would shoot 80% from the charity stripe to put the game on ice.

TOP PERFORMERS –

CHANEY:

Jason Hewlett – 19 points, 9 rebounds

Clifton Scott – 12 points, 10 rebounds

Josiah Gonzalez – 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists

BUCHTEL:

Marcel Boyce Jr. – 23 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists

Khoi Thurmon – 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

WHAT’S NEXT –

Buchtel: The Griffins will faceeoff in the Regional final with the 2022 state runners up, the Gilmour Academy Lancers. Gilmour Academy secured their spot in the final with an overtime win against Cleveland Glenville, 64-56. The game will tip at 1:30 pm at the Canton Civic Center.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

COWBOYS GET REVENGE ON THE BIG STAGE

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BOARDMAN, Ohio – Josiah Gonzalez’s double-double leads Chaney to their fourth straight district title in a 44-36 victory over Canfield.

In a rematch from late January, the Chaney Cowboys (19-8) looked to revenge the 66-58 loss suffered at home to the Canfield Cardinals (20-6). Both teams came swinging out of the gates trading buckets throughout the early parts of the first.After a Canfield made basket would make give the Cardinals an 11-7 lead, Chaney would respond with a basket of their own to close the gap to two at the end of one.

The Cowboys would dominate the second quarter, adding on to their 2-0 run to end the first with another 13-0 run to grab the largest lead of the day at 22-11. Canfield would almost six minutes to score in the second period, and would end with only four points in the second all coming from free throws.

Trailing by nine coming out of the half, Canfield would start the second half on a 5-0 run to close the gap to just four. The two sides would trade runs throughout the third, but Canfield would close the quarter on another 5-0 to once again cut the Chaney lead to four.

Canfield would start the fourth with a 7-2 run to take their first lead since early on in the second quarter. Unfortunately for the Cards, the lead would not last. After relinquishing the lead, Chaney would end the game with another big run, this time 9-0 to close out the ballgame and secure the district championship.

TOP PERFORMERS –

CHANEY:

Josiah Gonzalez – 13 points, 10 rebounds

Jashaun Holcomb – 9 points

Clifton Scott – 8 points

CANFIELD:

Dom Cruz – 16 points

Jake Schneider – 11 points

WHAT’S NEXT –

Chaney: Now back-to-back-to-back-to-backdistrict champions, the Chaney Cowboys will look for their first appearance in the region final during the run when the matchup with Akron Buchtel(19-6) on Thursday, March 9th @ 6:00 pm in the Canton Memorial Civic Center.

The Buchtel Griffins will bring with them a 5-game winning streak, 3 of them coming in the postseason. The Griffins three wins in the postseason have come by an average of 32 points, while their opponents combined record was just 29-44.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

COWBOYS ROPE IN THRILLING VICTORY

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BOARDMAN, OHIO- In a dramatic showdown that went into overtime, Chaney pulled off the 84-76 win over Alliance in the Division II district semifinal.

The Cowboys were led by Jason Hewlett, who dropped 32 points and by Josiah Gonzalez, who had a 20 point performance. Alliance kept pace with the Cowboys as they were led by K’Vaughn Davis, who sent the game into overtime with a buzzer beater three pointer, but the Cowboys pulled away enough to outlast the Aviators.

Chaney will now take on the Canfield Cardinals in the District Championship game, in what should be another dramatic showdown. Tipoff will be at 4pm on Saturday!

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

CHANEY KEEPS UP TOURNAMENT SUCCESS

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –

Jason Hewlett and Clifton Scott would provide double doubles to propel the Chaney Cowboys (17-8) past the Orange Lions (8-17) and into the Division II – Northeast District 1 semi-finals.

It was all gas no brake from the jump for the three time defending district champion Chaney Cowboys. Leading the charge for the Red and White offensively in the first was football standout and Michigan commit, Jason Hewlett. The 6 foot 4 senior forward accounted for fifteen of the Cowboys twenty-three points in the first. Chaney would stifle Orange defensively, allowing just five points in the quarter.

The second saw the teams jostle at both ends. The Lions provided more offensively tallying ten points in the second, while the Cowboys would struggle offensively after Hewlett would pick up three consecutive fouls in less than a minute forcing him to the bench. Chaney would outscore Orange by two to take a 20 point lead into the break.

Breaking the half, Chaney picked up where they had left off back in the first quarter, dominating offensively and smothering Orange at the other end. Clifton Scott would lead the Cowboys in thethird with four made baskets from the inside while Hewlett would add four more, and Josiah Gonzalez had his highest scoring quarter of the night with five.

Orange would begin the fourth quarter trailing by thirty-four and staring a season ending loss. The Lions would provide their largest scoring quarter of the night with sixteen fourth quarter points, led by Ernest Pryor’s three made shots from beyond the arc. Clifton Scott would end the fourth with two more shots from inside, and ½ from the charity stripe falling a point shy of twenty, but still giving the Cowboys an easy victory, 71-38.

 

TOP PERFORMERS –

CHANEY:

Jason Hewlett – 22 points, 12 rebounds

Clifton Scott – 19 points, 15 rebounds

Matt Jones – 10 points

ORANGE:

Ernest Pryor – 14 points, 4 made three-pointers

STILL DANCIN’ –

Chaney: Looking much improved from their opening round victory over Kenston, the competition level will begin to ramp up from here on out in the postseason. Of course, that’s nothing new for these Chaney Cowboys, a program that always touts one of the toughest schedules in the area.

The back-to-back-to-back district champion Cowboys will be in action on Thursday March 2ndat Boardman High School, where they will take on the #3 seed Alliance Aviators (15-8). The Aviators tied atop the EBC for the regular-season title, and earned their spot in the district semi’s with a 81-54 routing of Geneva. Alliance will be making their first appearance in the district final four, since 2017.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

CHANEY BREAKS THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Four Chaney Cowboys would reach double figures in their opening round victory over the Kenston Bombers.

In a battle of David (2-20 Kenston) and Goliath (back-to-back-to-back district champion Chaney)the Kenston Bombers came out swinging in the first half. The Bombers would hold a few leads over the Cowboys and were able to keep the game within two possessions for the majority of the half. Chaney, however, would close strongly into the break, taking with them a double-digit lead.

The Cowboys surged to start the second half to lead by as many as sixteen. Five different Cowboys would score in the third, but a strong finish to the quarter would see Kenston trail by fourteen.

Kenston would run out of steam in the fourth unable to keep up with the potent Cowboy offense. Chaney would outscore the Bombers 15-9 in the final period, and again the Cowboys would see five different scorers to walk away with the victory, 68-48.

TOP PERFORMERS –

CHANEY:

Jason Hewlett – 21 points

Josiah Gonzalez – 17 points

Matt Jones – 12 points

Clifton Scott – 10 points

KENSTON:

Max Marra – 20 points

SURVIVE AND ADVANCE –

Chaney: Although the Cowboys opening round victory may not have been as smooth as they would have liked, all that matters come this time of year is winning. Led by a senior class who knows nothing but district championships, the Cowboys will host another postseason matchup this coming Friday, February 24th, against the Orange Lions (8-15).

The Lions were able to earn their matchup in the second round against Chaney with a road victory over the Poland Bulldogs, 45-41. Catch all the second-round action right here on YSN Live @ 7:00 pm Friday night.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

 

CHANEY CHALKS UP ANOTHER WIN

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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – The Chaney Cowboys and the Perry Pirates met each other on the hardwood Thursday night in Youngstown Ohio where the Cowboys took down the Pirates by way of a 64-52 final score.

This game was a close one throughout but Chaney was able to pull away and secure the eight point victory. The Cowboys were led by Josiah Gonzalez with 23 points followed by Jason Hewlett with 18 points and Matthew Jones with 16 points.

For the Pirates, two players reached double digit scoring. Jake Cubbison had a big night scoring the ball with 22 points, backed up by teammate Brayden Richards with 20 points.

The Cowboys will be back in action tonight as they travel to Poland to take on the Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Up next for Perry will be on the road against Lake Catholic on Tuesday night at 7:15 p.m.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Wolfgang

CHANEY GETS PAST THE CARDINALS

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Looking for their second straight SVC win in a row and a season sweep of Cardinal Mooney, the Cowboys got out to an early lead. While Mooney would rally to eventually knot things up with a few minutes to play in the first, Chaney would end the quarter on a 12-2 run to close the first ahead by ten. Chaney was led by Jason Hewlett’s ten first quarter points, along with Josiah Gonzalez’s two made three’s as well as a made shot from beyond the arc from Matt Jones.

The Cowboys offense would slow through the second, but their defensive efforts enabled them to still grow their lead. Five different Cowboys would combine for Chaney’s twelve points in the second while holding Mooney to just six in the quarter.

Starting the second half trailing by double digits, the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals dominated the third quarter. Cutting the lead to as little as just four at one point, Mooney outscored Chaney 19-9 in the quarter. Just three Mooney players would score in the third, Jaxon Menough led with eight, while Rocco Turner would add six and AshtonO’Brien five.

Taking the Cardinals best punch in the third, Chaney would end the night with a dominating fourth quarter. The Cowboys would hold Mooney to 12 in the fourth while producing their highest scoring quarter of the night with 21. Chaney would go almost perfect from the line down the stretchshooting 7/8 from the free-throw line.

TOP PERFORMERS –

CHANEY:

Jason Hewlett – 24 points

Josiah Gonzalez – 15 points, 3 made 3’s, 4/5 FT’s

Matt Jones – 10 points

MOONEY:

Ashton O’Brien – 15 points, 2 made 3’s

Jaxon Menough – 12 points

Rocco Turner – 11 points

WHAT’S NEXT –

Chaney: Now winners in back-to-back nights, the Chaney Cowboys will have the night off before hosting the Perry Pirates (16-2) this Thursday, February 9th. The Pirates will carry three game winning streak into the west side.

Mooney: Following their close loss, the Cardinals will look to bounce back with a win against their heated rivals, the Ursuline Irish (17-1). The two squads have yet to meet up this season and the Irish currently hold a four-game winning streak in the Holy War.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson