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UNITED CLAMPS THE CLIPPERS

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By Derek Rhodes 

HANOVERTON OH- Week 4 of high school football action saw an EOAC duel between United and Columbiana in Hanoverton, and the defense showed up again for the Eagles.

The first Eagle takeaway of the evening came on a fumble recovery by Trent Ellison 2 minutes into the game which led to a Parker Newburn 6YD touchdown run. PAT attempt good for Zac Figley to give United the 7-0 lead with 8:55 in the first quarter, and the Eagles never looked back.

Columbiana’s Aidan Radcliffe came up just short of a 42 yard field goal attempt midway thru the first quarter, and the two teams turned the ball over on downs to end the first quarter

Scoring picked up with 6:56 before half when Newburn again finds the end zone with an 18YD touchdown scamper to put the Eagles up 14-0. On the next Columbiana possession, the Clippers march down the field fueled by a 47 YD run by Liam Surgenavic, but turned the ball over on downs at the United 12 yard line. Columbiana stopped United on fourth down to end the first half.

Quentin Taylor got into the scoring column for the Eagles in the 3rd quarter with an eight yard jet sweep for a TD and another Figley PAT took the score to 21-0.

United turned the ball over on downs to end the 3rd quarter, and with 9:47 left in the contest the Clippers march down the field and score on a 42 yard TD run by Surgenavic to bring the score to 21-7.

The Eagles took the ball down the field a minute and fifteen seconds later on a 34 yard run by Newburn, and at the 8:02 mark in the fourth, M’Kyan Haynes blasts into the end zone from one yard out to extend the United lead to 28-7.

A Parker Newburn interception with five minutes remaining in the game stopped any thought of a Columbiana comeback.

The Eagles travel to Southern Local next week to continue conference play

HEPLER’S HELPING HAND

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COLUMBIANA OH- Maryn Hepler is part of a powerhouse senior class that has been the backbone of Columbiana volleyball for a while now. These girls know how to win, plain and simple, and Maryn’s leadership has been front and center in driving the Clippers to success. They’ve been through it all, and they’ve learned how to come out on top.

Maryn’s competitive fire is second to none. Whether she’s out on the volleyball court or gearing up for softball in the spring, she strives to be the best at everything she does. That drive to be elite fuels her performance, pushing her to new heights and setting a standard for everyone around her.

As a leader, Maryn is top-tier. There isn’t a player on any of her teams that doesn’t improve by being around her. She sets the bar high and pulls her teammates up with her. On top of that, Maryn is the kind of rock every team needs. No matter what someone’s struggling with, they know they can go to her for support, both on and off the court.

Maryn’s athleticism is a huge asset for Columbiana. Her ability to move across the court and make plays that most players couldn’t even dream of is something to watch. Balls that would hit the floor for 95% of the population don’t stand a chance with her out there.

So far this season, Maryn has racked up 33 kills, 80 digs, 19 aces, and 106 serve receives, with only 5 receiving errors all year. Her consistency and ability to keep the team in control are just as impressive as her numbers.

While Columbiana will undoubtedly miss Hepler’s presence on the floor next year, one thing’s for sure—the impact she’s had on the program will be felt for years to come. Her leadership, athleticism, and competitive edge have left their mark on Clippers volleyball.

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CHAMPION SWEATS OUT ANOTHER CLOSE WIN

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COLUMBIANA OH- Champion pulled off another nail-biter Wednesday night, edging out Columbiana 2-1 in a tough battle.

Maylee Nadaud was the star for Champion, finding the back of the net twice, with Ella Pompoco setting up one of the goals with a key assist. On the defensive end, Rachel Wiedenheft came up big, making 8 crucial saves to secure the win.

Champion heads back to MVAC action on Saturday as they host LaBrae, while Columbiana will take the field again on Thursday, September 19th, at home against Crestview.

HEINRICH HIGHLIGHTS COLUMBIANA’S WIN

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COLUMBIANA OH- On a night where one of their key players reached a huge milestone, Columbiana kept their stronghold on the EOAC, sweeping East Palestine. Libero Ava Heinrich made it extra special by snagging her 1000th career dig in the process (25-17, 25-17, 25-9).

Kelsey Cameron led the charge with 8 kills and 4 aces, while Cameron Perkins contributed 5 kills, 5 assists, and 8 digs. Landry Smith added 5 kills and 2 blocks at the net, and Ellie Jackson dished out 13 assists to go with her 4 kills and 5 digs. Danica Halas chipped in with 4 kills, 5 digs, and 1 ace, while Heinrich finished the night with 12 digs and 3 aces. Maryn Hepler added 5 digs to round out the defensive effort.

Columbiana will look to keep rolling on Thursday as they hit the road to face Southern, while East Palestine gets some time off before traveling to Heartland Christian on Monday.

CLIPPERS TAKE DOWN CROSS TOWN RIVALS

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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana went head-to-head with cross-town rivals Heartland Christian on Monday, and the Clippers took care of business with a solid three-set sweep (25-19, 25-19, 25-11). They kept the Lions in check all night, locking down another win.

Ellie Jackson led the charge with 8 kills, 16 assists, and 3 digs. Kelsey Cameron added 6 kills, 5 digs, and 2 blocks, while Landry Smith chipped in 6 kills and 2 blocks. Cameron Perkins was all over the place with 5 kills, 5 digs, and 5 assists, and Ava Heinrich anchored the defense with 17 digs.

Up next, Columbiana will be back on their home floor for a league showdown with East Palestine on Tuesday. Should be another good one for the Clippers.

BLUE DEVILS STORM DOWN ON COLUMBIANA

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By Joe Eusebio 

COLUMBIANA OH- On an evening designed to bring flowers in May rather than football in September, the Western Reserve Blue Devils rained touchdowns upon the Columbiana Clippers Friday night resulting in 35-7  victory at Fisher Stadium in Columbiana.

A 45 minute delay for lightening was an issue for the second week in a row at the new Fisher Stadium.  This one came at 3:29 of the first quarter with the Blue Devils up 7-0 after a 21 yardtouchdown run from Senior Jack Darney and the extra point courtesy of kicker Andriy Chuta Suy.

The rain continued on and off for the rest of the evening as the Clippers tied it up at 7:49 of the second quarter when Week One YSN Big Dog Spencer Pruitt scored from the one yard line.  Aidan Radcliff add the PAT and it was 7-7.

After that it was all  Blue Devils with Junior QB Chris Pater scoring from a yard out at 2:09 of the second quarter. Chuta Suy made it 14-7 with the PAT.  Then in the 3rd, Senior Dom Ricciardi got into the act, busting out for a 66 yard touchdown run at the 10:20 mark.  Chuta Suy connected on his third of five straight PATs and it was 21-7, Blue Devils.

In the 4th Quarter, the Devils added two more touchdowns.  Pater scored on a five yard run at 10:40, then freshman Timmy Serensky, closed it out with a six yard run with 1:25 remaining in the game.  Chuta Suy hit both PATs for a final of 35-7.

Darney led both squads in rushing with 128 yards on 20 carries.  Blue Devil teammate Ricciardi had 125 yards on ten carries.  QB Pater ran for 90 yards on 14 carries and also threw for 11 yards, completing 2 of 4 attempts.

The Clippers were led on the ground by Spencer,  who gained 46 yards on 14 carries and Sophomore Jensen Nordquist who ran for 19 yards on six attempts.  Due to injuries, the Clippers used three quarterbacks, Liam Surgenavic completed four of six passes for 29 yards, Sophomore Hayes McCoy was 2-6 for -13 yards and freshman Ethan Lehnerd missed on his only attempt.  Clipper sophomore linebacker Devin Brode had 10 tackles and Safety Surgenavic added five.

The Clippers (0-3) head to United next week to take on the Golden Eagles (2-1) as EOAC play gets underway.  Western Reserve (3-0) will host McDonald (2-1) in a MVAC, Scarlet Tier clash.

 

 

CLIPPERS SHUT DOWN SOUTH RANGE

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By Matt Maher


CANFIELD, OH – The Columbiana Clippers made the trip up north to Canfield for a non conference tilt with the Raiders. Both teams battled hard but it was Columbiana’s persistent and hard pressed offense that came out on top in their 3-0 victory over the Raiders.

 

Columbiana controlled the game from the start. Time of possession was lopsided in favor of the Clippers and that possession led to plenty of shots at and on Lilah Angus early and often. Angus was the story for South Range, making highlight worthy save after save and was the main reason her team kept it level through the majority of the half.

 

That level score would change, however, at the 5:13 mark when Camille Jefferies darted up the field to the left of Angus then abruptly stopped and sent a long and high pass across the goal mouth over to her opposite side where she found Alla Dora who did not miss her shot and it was 1-0 Clippers. Columbiana continued to pressure South Range and with 1:49 left to play, Ellie Venezia beat Angus to make it 2-0 before halftime.

 

South Range came into the second half with a renewed energy and started to press more on offense. While they saw some decent chances early on Columbiana made sure their efforts came up short. Both teams had some great chances to score through this half with both teams getting opportunities off of set pieces as well as some tough to handle drives down the field but both goalie stood tall alongside their defense and the score stayed put.

 

That 2-0 score finally changed in the final 30 seconds of the match Nyla Gribben used her speed to win possession and earned a hard fought goal to seal the deal for Columbiana. South Range continued to push but just didn’t have enough time left to make anything of it.

 

The Clippers used an aggressive offense and a staunch defense to win the day against the Raiders. Columbiana (4-1-2) travel to Newton Falls on September 9th for a tilt with the Tigers at 5PM while South Range (0-7) will be back home on the 9th to take on Girard at 7PM.

ROAD TEST PASSED FOR COLUMBIANA

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Columbiana hit the road Wednesday for a non-conference showdown with Cardinal Mooney, and after dropping the first set, the Clippers dug deep to take the next three and claim the match in four (22-25, 25-13, 25-19, 25-13).

Ellie Jackson led the charge for Columbiana with a double-double, posting 11 kills, 17 assists, and 8 digs. Kelsey Cameron chipped in with 9 kills and 6 digs, while Danica Halas added 8 kills and 11 digs. Cam Perkins put up 18 assists, 11 digs, and 5 kills for another double-double, with Landry Smith bringing power at the net with 9 kills and 3 blocks. Ava Heinrich held it down on defense, racking up 12 digs.

Mooney didn’t go down without a fight. Brinkley Bair was all over the court with 13 kills and 15 digs, while Kaelyn Radinsky set the table with 27 assists and 10 digs. Jaida Lane added 8 kills, 7 blocks, and 4 aces, and the Rotunno sisters, Sam and Sophia, combined for 31 digs and 7 kills.

Columbiana is back in action Monday with a trip to Heartland Christian. Mooney gets right back at it Thursday as they travel to East.

CLIPPERS OUTFLY THE EAGLES

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HANOVERTON OH- Columbiana kept rolling in the EOAC on Tuesday, sweeping past United in straight sets (25-15, 25-23, 25-14) and showing why they’re a force to be reckoned with this season.

Ellie Jackson had her fingerprints all over this one, dropping 9 kills, 14 assists, and 6 digs. Landry Smith was a force at the net, adding 6 kills and 3 blocks. Cameron Perkins chipped in with 5 kills, 12 assists, and 7 digs, while Ava Heinrich locked down the back row with 13 digs and threw in 6 aces for good measure.

The Clippers hit the road Wednesday for a non-conference matchup against Mooney, while United looks to bounce back in conference play on Thursday when they travel to East Palestine.

MCDONALD SHINES BRIGHTEST UNDER THE BIG LIGHTS

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By Joe Eusebio 

COLUMBIANA OH- It was a festive evening as Columbiana fans and boosters dedicated the new Dick “Sonny” Fisher Stadium on Friday night before the Clippers met the McDonald Blue Devils at Firestone Park. Unfortunately for the Clippers, only the Blue Devils kept the party going as they rang up 35 points and beat Columbiana 35-3.

After a scoreless fist quarter, McDonald scored at 11:05 of the second quarter on a Casey Miller 18 yard touchdown run.  James Hipple added the PAT and it was 7-0.  After both teams had stalled drives, McDonald added to their lead when RB Jayden Taylor scored on a six yard touchdown run.  Hipple hit his second of five straight PATs and the Blue Devils were up 14-0.

The Clippers were hoping to keep the score there as they punted with time running out in the second quarter, but after a 57 yardpunt return from Casey Miller put the ball on the Clipper five with 5 seconds left in the half, Miller then caught a five yard TD pass from Kyle Pucket.  Pucket initially pitched the ball to tailback and former QB Drew Zajack who looked to throw it on a halfback option pass, but he passed it back to Pucket who then hit a wide open Miller for six more points with no time remaining in the half.  Hipple added the PAT and the Devils took a 21-0 lead into the locker room at halftime.

The second half was just getting under way when a lightning strike led to a 45 minute delay.  Play resumed with 10:05 remaining third quarter.  The Blue Devils immediately went on along drive culminating in a Zajack one yard touchdown run.  Hipple’s PAT made it 28-0 McDonald. The Clippers finally got on the scoreboard when Aiden Radcliffe kicked a 35 yard field goal that made the score 28-3 heading into the 4th quarter.   The Devils then scored their final touchdown after a 20 yard Jayden Taylor run led to another Zajack touchdown, this one on a 12 yard run with 8:03 to go in the game.  Hipple hit his fifth PATand the Blue Devils were up 35-3.  After an injury to QB Liam Surgenavic, Hayes McCoy led a drive down the field but time ran out and the Clips ended up on the wrong end of the 35-3 final score.

McDonald goes to 2-0 and hosts Clearview next Friday while the Clippers are now 0-2 and will host Western Reserve at Fisher Stadium next Friday.