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TIGER MOUNTAIN, WELLSVILLE FLEXES AGAINST CLIPPERS TO STAY ATOP CONFERENCE

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COLUMBIANA, OH- It had a big-match feel in Columbiana on Tuesday night, but Wellsville kept the offensive attack rolling through three straight sets (25-8, 25-26, 25-20) to stay on top of the EOAC standings.

Emma Smith had the hot hand from the front row tallying 15 kills.  Freshmen phenoms Alana Amato had nine kills and a pair of aces while Aubri Ramsey had 5 kills.  Greta Cartwright set the tone with 16 assists while the McNicol girls held the backcourt down, Jenna had 21 digs and Emily had 14 assists.

The Clippers were led by Maci Linhart’s 24 digs, while offensively Julia Rapp had 6 kills and two blocks.  Madison Moser had 3 kills, 5 points and a pair of aces while Tori Long had 4 kills and 10 digs.

The Clippers fall to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the EOAC while the Tigers become 6-1, and are undefeated in the EOAC.

 

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CLIPPERS FALL TO PANTHERS IN OPENER

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NEW FRANKLIN, OH-The Columbiana Clippers faced a daunting task to open the 2019 high school football season, stopping the prolific Manchester Panthers ground game.  The Clipper defense was up to the challenge. Ethan Wright, who has rushed for over 5,000 yards and 65 touchdowns over the past two seasons, was held under 100 yards and scoreless, but the perennial Division V power found a way to pull out a 21-14 victory over the visiting Clippers anyway.  It was victory number 393 for the legendary head coach of Manchester, James France, in his 48th year at the helm.

Wright lined up as quarterback for much of the game and found fellow running back Hunter Foster for a 28-yard touchdown on the game’s opening drive.  The Clippers quickly responded behind Jakob Cross’s arm and legs as the senior signal-caller led them downfield before handing to Hunter Woodring for a 3-yard score to knot it up, 7-7.  Coach Spaite’s offense took the lead early in the second quarter when Cross hit Chase Franken for a 64-yard touchdown pass. But late in the first half, crucial mistakes by the Clippers led to a game-tying touchdown pass by the Panthers, and the teams went to intermission tied, 14-14. 

Both teams played outstanding defense leading to a scoreless third quarter.  Then, midway through the fourth, Riley Soles took a Cross pass the other way for a game-deciding pick-six.  Ethan Wright snagged another interception on Columbiana’s next possession to seal the win.

Cross ended the night with 250 combined passing and rushing yards.  Franken had 5 receptions for 122 yards while Hunter Zentner grabbed six catches for 62 yards.  Foster had over 100 combined rushing and receiving yards for Manchester.

Columbiana will host McDonald at Firestone Park next Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 PM.  YSN will have coverage starting at 6:45.  

 

*Story Contributed by Mark Franken

COLUMBIANA FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BOB SPAITE

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The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference was put on notice last year during the football season that Clipper Football is back in a big way.  Led by the legendary Bob Spaite, the 2019 campaign will continue to set goals for EOAC lure, but perhaps sweeten the deal with a playoff appearance and a nice run this postseason.

While the Clips lost leadership at key positions, they are still flush with talent in all the right places.

Akron Manchester is target number one, and Coach Spaite sat down with YSN’s Voice of Columbiana, Mark Franken to talk shop and discuss what to expect from the returning champions in the new year.

Columbiana Football Coach’s Corner is LIVE!

 

MAKOSKY ASSISTS LADY CLIPPERS IN OUTLASTING LISBON

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LISBON, OH- It was a big night for Clipper setter, Marissa Makosky as she paced her teammates with 22 assists, 5 points, and 3 kills.  Columbiana (5-1, 3-1 EOAC) also had help from Maci Linhart (25 digs, 8 points, 4 aces, 2 kills,) Madison Moser (7 kills, 12 points) and Tori Long (13 kills, 11 points, 7 aces, 6 digs) to defeat Lisbon 3-1 on Thursday.

Julia Rapp also added 7 kills from the front row for Columbiana.

Lisbon was led by McKenna Dailey’s 19 points and 21 digs.  Callie Steed had 10 kills, and Maddie Liberati had 10 points and 26 digs for the Lady Devils.

Columbiana will host Wellsville in a big EOAC matchup on Tuesday night LIVE on YSN.

 

 

 

A LONG NIGHT FOR SOUTHERN, LADY CLIPPERS SWEEP BY INDIANS

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Lady Clippers busted out the brooms against Southern 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-14) in EOAC action Tuesday.

For the Lady Clips, Tori Long had 13 points, eight kills, and 10 digs, while Madison Moser set the tone with 12 kills.  Libero-Maci Linhart had 20 digs. Marissa Makosky finished with 19 assists. Grace Witmer had 18 assists while scoring 14. Maddie Witherow held down the front of the net with 10 kills.

For Southern, Maddie Paxson contributed four aces and five digs, while Ryleigh Ketchum added eight assists.

The Clippers improve to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the EOAC.  The Clippers will take the court next at Lisbon on Thursday night.

LADY BLUE DEVILS BURN PALESTINE IN 5

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LISBON, OH- The ticket was well worth the price of admission on Tuesday as the East Palestine Lady Bulldogs and the Lisbon Lady Blue Devils did battle.  Lisbon dropped the first two sets before exploding back to take the final three in dramatic fashion and win 3-2 (25-27, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21, 15-12.)

For Lisbon, Maddie Liberati led the way with 22 kills, 16 points, and 10 digs while McKenna Dailey had the golden shovel with 21 digs and 14 kills.  Jaidynn Entrikin contributed 34 assists.

For the Bulldogs, Morgan Cheurco led the way with her ongoing double-digit assist streak, as she contributed 22 helpers and 11 points.  Senior Jami Jones had 10 points and 7 digs while Emily Berger had 18 digs and 10 kills.  Olivia Figley was a net warrior for the Lady Dogs with 10 kills and 7 rejections.

East Palestine will take on Heartland Christian Thursday while Lisbon will host EOAC rival, Columbiana.

 

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HUTTON MEDALS AS LADY QUAKERS JET PAST COLUMBIANA

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SALEM, OH- The Salem Lady Quakers Golf Team (5-3) set the tone on the course Monday afternoon with a 211-220 victory over Columbiana.  Leading the way was Kelly Hutton who shot a 44 to lead the scorecard for both teams.  Columbiana’s Morgan Dunlap shot a very respectable 47 in pursuit.

The Lady Quakers also had Sloan Rudibaugh shoot a 50, followed by Paige Bailey (57), and Lexi Miller (60.)

For Columbiana, Jessica Himes (54), EmmaRae Foy(59), and Katrina Patrick (60) rounded out the Clippers final tallies.

 

*Contributed by Lindsay Winn and salemathletics.org

 

 

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POUND PUPPIES: EXPLOSIVE EP OFFENSE GROUNDS CLIPPERS

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- A youth movement is underway in East Palestine, but winning is not being sacrificed.  Coach Jessica Franklin’s offense exploded for a 3-1 victory over Columbiana on Thursday to keep East Palestine undefeated at 3-0 (2-0 EOAC.)

It was a shared accomplishment for East Palestine as Sophomore Paige Snyder led the way with 15 points that included 4 aces and 8 kills.  Morgan Cheurco had an unbelievable 34 assists on the night along with 3 points and an ace to herself.  Senior Olivia Figley was a front line assassin with 13 kills and 3 blocks, while Malynn Bistarkey had 10 digs and nine kills.  Emily Berger continued her stellar start to the season with 14 points, 11 kills, 2 aces, and a block.

Columbiana was led by Tori Long and her 5 points, 16 kills and 4 digs.  Major helpers for the Lady Clippers were Grace Witmer with 22 assists, and Marissa Makosky with 14.  Libero Maci Linhart led the way in digs with 15.

Both teams return to action Saturday as East Palestine will return to the floor for a double-dip with Howland and Brookfield.  Columbiana will take on McDonald.

 

LADY CLIPS OPEN IN STYLE, DIG THEIR WAY OVER LEETONIA

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LEETONIA, OH- If your first or last name began with an “M” and you were in Red on Tuesday night, one would assume you had yourself a night.  The Columbiana Lady Clippers spiked their way to a 3-1 victory over Leetonia to open up their 2019 campaign.

Madison Moser led the way for the Clips with 14 points, 5 kills and a block, Maddie Witherow contributed 14 points as well with 2 kills, and Marissa Makosky had 13 points and a kill as well.  Not part of the name game, but still having exceptional nights were Grace Witmer with 5 kills, 10 assists, and 2 aces- as well as G. Burbick Farms Player of the Game, Tori Long, with 8 points, 6 aces, and 8 kills.

Leading the way for Leetonia were Taran Ferry and Miya Dolan.

Columbiana (1-0) will play at home against Warren JFK on Wednesday night.  The action begins with JV’s at 5:30.

EAGLES GROUND COLUMBIANA IN EOAC ACTION

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COLUMBIANA, OH-Columbiana (13-10, 8-5 EOAC) fell to United 10-3 on Saturday afternoon.  The Clippers came into the game having won four in a row but were held to two hits, singles by Hunter Zentner and Ryan Fahs.

The Clippers were also hurt defensively as they committed a season-high eight errors to go along with giving up seven walks.

Columbiana will head to United on Monday for an OHSAA Sectional tournament game.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

 

*Contributed by Ryan Wolf