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CLIPPERS FLY PAST THE EAGLES

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COLUMBIANA, OH- After a slow start, the Columbiana Clippers erupted in the second quarter en route to a 41-8 victory over the United Golden Eagles Friday night here at Firestone Park. Senior signal-caller, Jakob Cross, had a prolific first half throwing four touchdown passes and running for one.

The Clippers’ first score came on a 25-yard catch and run from Hunter Zentner. Cross would then find Chase Franken down the left sideline for 72 yards. An onslaught of scoring would see Cross hit Xathon Cross in the back of the end zone and Justin Rydarowicz in the short corner
before scampering 53 yards for a rushing touchdown to close out the scoring in the first half giving the Clips a 34-0 lead at intermission.

Columbiana would tack on one more in the second half as Tony Kocanjer romped 70 yards to paydirt. The lone United score was one for the ages. Tyler Lippiatt turned the corner from his own one-yard line, broke a couple of tackles and cut back before streaking down the middle of the field for a 99-yard jaunt to the end zone.

Cross amassed over 200 yards passing and 100 yards rushing in the first half, prompting Coach Spaite to give his QB the rest of the night off. Franken had 97 yards receiving for Columbiana. The Clippers (3-3) host Brookfield on Homecoming night next Friday. YSNLive.com will bring
you the action at 7:00 p.m.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Mark Franken

 

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COLUMBIANA FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 5) WITH BOB SPAITE

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Week four saw Coach Bob Spaite and the Clippers welcome the Southern Indians to town with significant, early season EOAC standings impact. Unfortunately the Indians left town with a victory but Coach Spaite was still optimistic about his team’s chances in the EOAC. Week five would provide the Clips with another EOAC test as they will be the hosts to the Leetonia Bears.

The Voice of Columbiana for YSN, Mark Franken, had the opportunity to sit down with Coach Spaite and discuss what he took away from the Southern game but also what the Clippers need to do to get their first EOAC win of the season.

 

All that and more in this episode of Columbiana football coach’s corner with head coach Bob Spaite!

 

COLUMBIANA FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 6) WITH BOB SPAITE

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Coach Bob Spaite and the Clippers welcomed the Leetonia Bears to town with the chance to gain a strong hold in the EOAC standings. When it was all said and done, the Clips finished the night with a 34-13 victory. Week six will see the Clippers play host to the Golden Eagles of United.

Mark Franken, the Voice of Columbiana for YSN, had the pleasure of chatting with Coach Spaite to talk Columbiana football through the midway point of the 2019 season but also discuss what his squad needs to do to have a strong second half of the season.

 

All that and more in this episode of Columbiana football coach’s corner with head coach Bob Spaite!

 

CLIPPERS FLY HIGH OVER UNITED

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Grace Witmer is at it again, a big week for GW continued on Thursday when Columbiana battled past United in an EOAC matchup 17-25, 28-26, 25-17, 17-25, 15-12 in 5 sets.

Witmer’s 14 assists, 10 points, 9 kills, 8 digs, and 2 aces led the way for the Red and White.  Maci Linhart dug out of trouble 27 digs, 8 points, 2 kills, and an ace.  Tori Long posted up a double-double with 10 kills and 20 digs.  Maddie Witherow and Madison Moser had a combined 12 kills collectively.

Columbiana will play at home on Monday against non-conference opponent, Mineral Ridge.

PRIDEFUL VICTORY, HEARTLAND CHECKS LADY CLIPPERS

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COLUMBIANA, OH- A crosstown rivalry is renewed with the emergence of the Heartland Christian volleyball program.  The Lady Lions were on display again on Wednesday with a hard-fought victory over Columbiana 21-25, 20-25, 27-25, 19-25.

For the Lady Clippers, Grace Witmer led the team with 14 kills, 9 digs, 9 points, 8 assists and a pair of aces.  Madison Moser also contributed with 11 points, 6 digs, and a four-spot in the aces and kills column.  Tori Long shoveled out 15 digs, while Maci Linhard had 24.  Big Dog of the Valley Nominee, Marissa Makosky, had 16 helpers, 9 points, 7 digs with 3 aces.

Columbiana now looks to host United on Thursday.

MAKOSKY HAS BIG NIGHT, COLUMBIANA SOARS PAST JFK

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Columbiana’s Marissa Makosky showed several leadership qualities on Tuesday night against Warren JFK.  Makosky was able to garner a double-double on the stat sheet and highlight her versatility with 18 assists, 14 points, and 3 aces and lead the way for the Clippers in a 25-10, 25-20, 25-10 sweep of the Lady Eagles.

Makosky was aided by her teammates in the win.  Tori Long had 8 kills, 7 digs, and an ace, while Maddie Witherow had 16 points, 4 kills and a pair of aces.  Maci Linhart had 12 digs and a trio of aces.  Also contributing was Grace Witmer with 8 assists and 7 kills and Madison Moser with 8 points, 6 kills, and a pair of aces.

Columbiana will continue non-conference play Wednesday against Heartland.

CLIPPERS SAIL PAST THE BEARS

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Midway through the second quarter the Leetonia Bears had upset on their minds here at Firestone Park. However, Columbiana took control scoring three times to extend a 6-0 lead to 27-0 at the half. After pushing the lead to 34-0 early in the second half, the Clippers cruised to 34-13 victory on Senior Night.

Penalties kept the Bears alive early on as the Clippers had three touchdowns called back in the first half. Leetonia could not sustain drives to take advantage of the miscues. Early season phenom, Marco Ferry, was stifled throughout being held under 100 yards for the first time.
Meanwhile, Joe Bable scored on rushes of 8 and 62 yards in the first half for the Clips. Senior signal-caller, Jakob Cross, after having two long TD passes to Chase Franken called back along with one to cousin Xathon Cross, finally had one to Xathon count as he perfectly placed one over the shoulder for a 30-yard strike. Jakob also hit paydirt with runs of 6 and 44 yards.

The Bears were able to get two late scores. Dylan Durick dove in from one yard out and Jacob McCool streaked 21 yards up the middle to round out the scoring. Leetonia(3-2) takes on Toronto next week while the Clippers(2-3) host Brookfield. As usual, you can catch Clippers
football on YSNLive.com.

*story contributed by Mark Franken

WELLSVILLE GETS BACK ON TRACK, CLINCH EOAC SHARE

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WELLSVILLE, OH- Just a night after suffering only their third loss of the season, and trying to end a three-match stretch in three days; the Lady Tigers Volleyball team were able to sweep their way past EOAC rival, Columbiana.  With the three-set (26-24, 25-17, 25-12) victory, the Tigers were able to at very least clinch a share of the EOAC Title.

For Wellsville, Meaghan Nixon led the way with her five kills and 17 digs, Aubri Ramsey had 10 kills, Emma Smith had 10 kills and 2 blocks. Emily McNicol had 19 assists and 3 aces while Greta Cartwright had 12 aces and 2 kills, Alana Amato had 6 kills and Jenna McNicol had 27 digs.

The Clippers were led by Grace Witmer who had seven kills, 21 digs, and 10 helpers. Tori Long had seven kills and 13 digs. Maci Linhart had 24 digs.

LISBON RALLIES TO WRAP COLUMBIANA

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Lisbon was slow to start on Tuesday night, but after dropping the first set, the Blue Devils were seeing red.

Literally.

The Lady Devils were able to pick themselves up after set one and walk away victorious, 15-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-13.

Setting the tone for Lisbon was Sophomore, Justyce Vrable with 13 points, 4 kills, and 8 blocks.  Maddie Liberati had 11 points, 6 aces along with 14 kills.  Callie Steed led the offensive attack with 23 kills.

For Columbiana Grace Witmer had a triple-double with 10 kills, 16 assists, and 10 points while contributing 7 digs as well.  Tori Long had 19 digs and 11 kills while teammates Maci Linhart had 31 digs, and a pair of kills and Marissa Makosky had 17 assists, 12 points, with a pair of aces and kills.

Columbiana travels to Wellsville on Thursday, that match can be seen LIVE on YSN.

SOUTHERN SNEAKS BY CLIPPERS, FRANKEN CLAIMS RECORD

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Southern Local played keep away all night long and ground out a 26-21 victory over Columbiana here Friday night. The Indians were able to control the line of scrimmage and the clock scoring on three long drives in the first half, the last of which was 95 yards chewing up eight minutes to take an 18-7 lead into the locker room. They limited the potent Clipper offense to just two possessions in the half. Clippers actually took a 7-6 lead in the first quarter when Jakob Cross found Chase Franken on a crossing pattern which Franken took down the sideline for his first of two touchdown receptions.

Franken caught another TD on the Clippers first possession of the third quarter, which made him Columbiana’s all-time leader in touchdown receptions with 23. It was a record held by former Clipper great Troy Berdine for 35 years. But it wasn’t enough as Rich Wright’s Indians converted on six fourth downs on the evening, two of which resulted in touchdowns. Cam Grodhaus hauled in a pass that was deflected high in the air before he was able to make a twisting catch as he hit paydirt with :06 to play in the first half. Then, on 4th and goal from the 15, Jayce Sloan fired a strike to Bradley Sloan who was able to secure it just across the goal line as he was hit to the ground.

It was that kind of night for the Clippers. Coach Spaite’s crew responded well after the shellacking at the hands of Springfield last week. But a few fortuitous bounces went the way of the Indians on this night leading to defeat. Southern was able to maintain possession despite
fumbling three times before the Groudhaus catch just ahead of intermission. Grodhaus, Dylan Milhoan, and the two Sloans shared the load for the Indians. Franken had 7 catches for 170 yards. Cross threw three TDs, the last of which was a 16-yarder to Joey Bable who refused to go down carrying three Indians into the end zone from the five with 2:47 to play.

The Clippers(1-3) look to bounce back hosting Leetonia(3-1) next week. As usual, you can catch the action on YSNLive.com.