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VALLEY’S BALANCED OFFENSE TOO MUCH FOR CLIPPERS

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Youngstown, OH- The Valley Christian Eagles offense was on full display in Tuesdays matchup against the Columbiana Clippers. 8 players from Valley Christian scored at least 6 points in the winning effort led by Sekou Stanley, Zavion Howard and Mark Revere all scoring in double figures. Eagles win 74-48

Valley Christian and Columbiana traded the lead back and forth early in the 1st quarter. The Clippers ended the quarter 3 of 4 from the three point line but the Eagles took over in the 2nd with turnovers and fast break points giving them the 42-24 lead going into the locker. Brandon Paige and Revere had 8 points in the half while Nick Million had 9.
The Eagles ran away with the game in the second half with three players going into double figures in scoring. Valley Christian wins 74-48 in a balanced offensive game. Million lead all scorers with 26 while Stanley finished the game with 13 points for the Eagles. Valley Christian (6-3) will travel to Leetonia on Friday while Columbiana (1-11) will travel to Southern. Catch both games on YSNlive.com
*Contributed by YSN’s Anthony Melone

MILLION DOLLAR MAN

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COLUMBIANA, OH – The Columbiana Clippers boys basketball program is one of those programs that you can always expect tough, physical, and gritty basketball players to show up, do their job, and leave the gym knowing that they were there. This mindset of get the job done and win at all cost is something that junior guard Nick Million has. embodied throughout his career.

Nick is currently in the middle of his junior season and he is looking to continue to build his talents and become a force for Coach Johnson and the Columbiana Clippers as the season goes on and before the playoffs begin. On the season, Million is averaging 13.5 points per game, 6.1 rebounds per game, and 2.3 steals per game! Not only is he having a great statistical season, he also tied the Columbiana boys basketball all-time record for threes in a game with 7 made earlier this year against Wellsville!

Million’s success can be directly tied to his work ethic. Although no one on the outside sees it, Nick is always the first on in the gym and the last to leave, this “gym rat” mentality has also allowed him to play basketball year-round as he plays AAU for the Ohio Lakers as soon as the high school season ends! Not only does Nick basically live in the gym, when he is there, it’s all business, and that work ethic has caught the eye of Coach Johnson as he is able to lean on Nick to be a leader and be able to get his teammates involved in that mindset also!

YSN’s own, DJ Yokley, was able to catch up with Nick via video chat this week to talk about the current season, how COVID has effected him and his junior season, what his expectations are for this season as the OHSAA tournament is inching closer, what it means to him to be a Clipper, and so much more!

Take some time to check out this exclusive player profile with Columbiana Clippers basketball star junior, Nick Million!

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MR. ANDERSEN- WE’VE BEEN EXPECTING YOU

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COLUMBIANA, OH – Over the years, Columbiana has seen plenty of point guards come and go, each of them leaving their own mark on the program, but one in particular sticks out as a player who wants to leave his mark as one of the best leaders on the floor. Tyler Andersen has taken his talents to the next level by working on his craft day in and day out but he has also been able to step up into the role of a team leader and someone who prides himself on being a part of the Columbiana Clippers basketball program!

Andersen, currently in the middle of his senior basketball campaign, is playing great basketball as the floor general for Coach Johnson and the Clippers. When talking to Tyler, he will be the first to give credit to his teammates before ever claiming any success on his own, but not only that, he will be the first to tell you that he is not even worried about individual success, he just wants to win and will do whatever it takes to make that happen!

This mindset of doing everything needed to get a win has started to rub off on his teammates as well as the Clippers are starting to heat up as the second half of the season gets underway! Tyler and the Clips will look to get two big wins starting on Tuesday at home against Lowellville then on Friday at Wellsville.

YSN’s own, DJ Yokley, was able to catch up with Tyler via video chat this week to talk about the current season, how COVID has effected him and his senior season, what his plans are for after high school, what it means to him to be a Clipper, and so much more!

Check out this exclusive player profile with Columbiana Clippers basketball senior star, Tyler Andersen!

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ROCKETS BOOST BY COLUMBIANA

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Columbiana, OH- The Lowellville Rockets traveled to Columbiana high school coming off a loss looking for a bounce back win. Vinny Ballone and the Rockets pulled off a victory playing tough defense and forcing turnovers against the Clippers. Lowellville wins 61-49.

Columbiana got off to the early lead in the first quarter with help of Anthony Hall and Tyler Anderson making the game 13-11. The Rockets would reclaim the lead in the second quarter and only allowed 5 points. Rockets head into halftime with a 28-18 lead. Ballone had 11 points in the half for the Rockets.
The Rockets would secure their victory in the second half thanks to rebounds and turnovers. Rockets beat Clippers 61-49. Ballone ends the night with 25 points while Hall for the Clippers had 19. Lowellville (8-5) will travel to McDonald on Friday while Columbiana (1-9) will travel to Wellsville. Catch both games on YSNlive.com.
*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Melone

CLIPPERS GET MUCH NEEDED WIN

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LISBON OH- Columbiana has had its fair share of struggles this season, but on Monday night all of that went away as they pounded Lisbon on the road 72-34. They put up a 41 point second half en route to the big victory.

Grace Witmer led Columbiana with a strong 17 point performance. Tori Long was right behind her scoring 16. Ryleigh Zohnd was also in double figures with 11.

Lisbon was led by Madison Haifley with 12 points on the night. Chloe David added 8 points to the Blue Devils offense.

NEW AGE WHITEHAIR

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COLUMBIANA, OH – The Columbiana Clippers have always had a rich tradition of basketball success and great senior classes that have gone on to do incredible things on and off the hardwood, one senior this season has been at the front row for the majority of his career and has learned from those before him on how to lead by example. That man is Dalton Whitehair.

Like many seniors before him, Dalton has taken the role of senior leader this season and ran with it! Whitehair has been someone who Coach Johnson looks to in crunch time to rally the team and get them all on the same page, he has been able to step up when the Clips need a bucket or key defensive stop, but also in the classroom Dalton is able to show how to be a student-athlete. Although a lot of people in the community talk about Whitehair’s play, he is the first to give credit to his teammates around him and his coaches for always supporting him and putting him in the best position to succeed. Whitehair never takes credit for himself as he has a team-first mentality and a win at all costs style of play. Dalton and fellow senior, Tyler Andersen, are currently leading a Clippers team that is looking to do some damage in the second half of the regular season- then the playoffs!

YSN’s own, DJ Yokley, was able to sit down via video chat this week with Dalton to talk about the Clippers season so far, how his senior season has been going, what his plans are for after high school, what the Clippers need to do to prepare for the second half of the season, and much much more!

Take some time to check out this exclusive interview with Columbiana Clippers senior star, Dalton Whitehair!

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COLUMBIANA JETS PAST INDIANS

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Columbiana Clippers faced Southern Local Indians both looking for victories coming off a previous lose. The Clippers came away with the victory capitalizing on fast break opportunities led by Tori Long. Long had 28 points in the winning effort with Grace Witmer and Cassie Spaite also reaching double digits (12 points and 13 points respectively). Clippers win 66-34.

Southern had the lead early in the game with first quarter score of 9-6. Columbiana took the lead going into halftime after turnovers led to fastbreak points. Columbiana’s Long had 11 points heading for the lockers rooms while Witmer 8 to this point in the game. Southern’s Ashley Shroades had 6 points at halftime.
Columbiana ran away with the game in the second half after a full court press and 17-3 run in the third quarter. Columbiana beats Southern 66-34. Long finished the night with 28 points with Spaite finished the game with 13. Columbiana (4-4) will play Springfield Wednesday while Southern (1-6) will play Heartland Christian on Tuesday. Catch both games live on YSNlive.com.
*Contributed by YSN’s Anthony Melone

MCCULLOUGH BREAKS RECORD IN LISBON WIN

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LISBON OH- Senior Ryan McCullough a recent 1000 career point scorer, added another milestone to his resume, breaking Lisbon’s career three-point record dropping in 5 3’s in leading the Blue Devils to a 58-47 victory over the Clippers of Columbiana.

McCullough finished the contest with 23 points and teammate Blayne Brownfield added 22 points. With the win Lisbon stays undefeated in the EOAC with a perfect 5-0 record while on the season they are 8-2.

Dalton Whitehair paced the Clippers with 13 points and Tony Kocanjer knocked in 10 points.

Lisbon will host Western Reserve next Tuesday while Columbiana, 1-8 and 0-5 in league play will play at home against Lowellville also on Tuesday.

UNITED CLAMPS DOWN ON CLIPPERS

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COLUMBIANA OH- United continued their winning ways inside the EOAC on Thursday night with a dominant 40-27 win over Columbiana. The Eagles trailed 20-18 at halftime but only allowed 7 points the whole second half in the victory.

Destiny Hill led the Eagles with 12 points while Mickey Shasteen contributed 10.

Grace Witmer had a game-high 14 points to lead the Clippers.

United will look to continue their winning streak on Saturday as they host East Liverpool. Columbiana will also be in action Saturday hosting Southern.

INDIANS CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR COLUMBIANA

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Columbiana, OH- Southern Local traveled to Columbiana coming off a 6 game winning streak. Southern would increase their winning streak to 7 after today’s game. Beating Columbiana 61-39. Brady Ketchum would lead the Indians in scoring with help from Brock Smalley who had 12.

Southern jumped to the 13-10 lead in the first quarter with Ketchum scoring 7 points in the quarter. Southern would extend their lead going into halftime 36-17 after a few capitalized turnovers and some successful free throws. Ketchum reached double digits with 11 points with Tyler Anderson of Columbiana had 4.
Southern would extend their lead and come away with the victory in the second half. Ketchum would finish the night with 15 points and for the Clippers, Dalton Whitehair caught 3 point fire and left the court tonight with 15 points of his own. Southern (7-0) will travel to Lore City on Saturday while the Clippers (1-7) play Saturday at home. Catch both games on YSNlive.com
*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Melone