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CLIPPERS PITCH PERFECTO IN EOAC; TAKE HOME TITLE

COLUMBIANA, OH- It was all but official as the Lady Clippers took to the floor on Thursday night.  The senior class for Columbiana locked in their sweep of a championship season each and every year during their stay in the program with the 70-20 victory over Southern Local.

Kayla Muslovski paced the Clippers with 33 points while Grace Hammond, Grace Witmer, and Tori Long each contributed 10 tallies.  Hammond also had six helpers and Madison Moser had four boards. Karissa Tringhese locked down the defense again with a seven-rebound, eight steal performance.

Columbiana (16-3, 12-0) turn their attention to Southeast on the road Saturday.

 

CLIPPERS ON TOP OF EOAC WITH WIN OVER SOUTHERN

SALINEVILLE OH- Columbiana took sole possession of the top spot in the EOAC with a 55-46 win over Southern Local Tuesday night. After trailing at half time, the Clippers outscored the 34-17 in the second half to fly high to the victory. Columbiana now improves to 10-1 in the EOAC.

The Clippers were led by Hunter Zetner with 16. Sean Whitehead was also in double figures with 13, while Matt Mazei finished with 12. Dalton Whitehair contributed 11.

Columbiana returns to action Friday when they travel to Lisbon.

MUSLOVSKI STAYS RED-HOT; CLIPPERS BOUNCE BULLDOGS

EAST PALESTINE, OH- It was a game that was circled on the calendars for both teams, albeit, for different reasons.  East Palestine was attempting to gain its first victory over the Clippers in the Muslovski-era of Columbiana, while Columbiana was looking to lock up a stranglehold on the Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference.  It ended up being Columbiana who showed up shooting off the bus, essentially, on their way to a 75-33 drubbing of the Lady Bulldogs.

Columbiana Senior, Kayla Muslovski, was phenomenal in her finale against the Bulldogs putting up 36 points in about 3 and a half quarters of play.  Grace Witmer also showed up in a big way adding 10 in the scorebook for Columbiana while Karissa Tringhese and Grace Hammond set the tone on the glass combining for 16 boards.

For East Palestine, Morgan Rutledge led the way with 12 points and was supplemented by Kenzee Johnston’s 7, and Paige Snyder’s 6 tallies.

Both team’s next test will be against Southern Local.  East Palestine (10-7, 6-4) will host the Lady Indians on Wednesday while Columbiana (15-3,11-0) will travel to The Wigwam Thursday to wrap up their conference schedule.

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TRAVELING TROPHY STAYS PUT; CLIPS ROUTE EP

COLUMBIANA, OH- The Clippers wasted no time on Friday setting the tone against their EOAC rivals.  Columbiana outscored East Palestine 25-5 in the first frame and didn’t slow the pace the rest of the way on their way to an 88-46 victory to hold onto the traveling trophy until the teams meet again on the gridiron later this year.

The Clippers, who will be featured on this weekend’s episode of YSN’s Level Up were keyed in from the tipoff.  In a balanced and steady attack, it was former Big Dog of the Valley, Matt Mazei, who posted 17 on the glass and another 17 through the net on his way to a double-double.  Sean Whitehead finished with 16, while Carter Pasco had 11.

For East Palestine, Jonathan Bertovich posted 26 and was supplemented by Brandon Turcola’s 7 and Zion Figley’s 5.

The Bulldogs (3-12) will look to travel to Lisbon while Columbiana will prepare for the EOAC Championship game at Southern on Tuesday.

LADY CLIPPERS WALK THE WALK AGAINST MILTON

COLUMBIANA, OH- The Lady Clippers showed what they’re capable of on Monday Night in Berryman Gymnasium, as the three-headed monster and rolled Jackson Milton 67-41 in non-conference action.

Kayla Muslovski filled up the stat sheet to the tune of 18 points, 5 steals, and four assists, while Grace Witmer had 16 tallies, four helpers and three boards.  Not to be outdone, Grace Hammond added 14 points, five assists, and three caroms for the Lady Clippers in the victory.

Chelsea Williams and Abi Spalding led the scoring for the Lady Jays.

Columbiana will now look to battle neighboring Salem in what is sure to be an instant classic on YSN this Thursday.

COACH’S CORNER SPECIAL EDITION: LISBON AND COLUMBIANA BASKETBALL WITH TODD JOHNSON AND CHRIS HUCKSHOLD

COLUMBIANA, OH- There will be a battle for first place in the EOAC on the line as “The Battle of the Brothers” turns their light toward two communities lending a helping hand.

Columbiana and Lisbon will host the “Everyone vs. Cancer” game on January 14th at 5:30 that will feature a girls/boys doubleheader in Richard Berryman Gymnasium in Columbiana.

We caught up with both boys coaches who had a very special hand in creating this event for a cause.

A Special Edition of Coach’s Corner with Lisbon and Columbiana Head Coaches is LIVE!

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COLUMBIANA BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 2) WITH TODD JOHNSON

COLUMBIANA, OH – Coming off what Coach Todd Johnson refers to as “one of the biggest wins” during his tenure at Columbiana over the Beaver Local Beavers, the Clips are sitting at 7-2 and also tied for first in the EOAC. Coach Johnson has his squad playing some of the best basketball of the season so far and they are looking to continue their winning ways with two important conference games within the upcoming week against East Palestine and the team they are currently tied with atop the EOAC, the Southern Indians.

D.J. Yokley had the opportunity to catch up with Coach Johnson this week to discuss the huge win over Beaver Local but also to outline the upcoming week for his Clippers as they will look to take over, sole possession of first place in the EOAC.

Episode two of Columbiana basketball coach’s corner with head coach, Todd Johnson, is LIVE!

 

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PERIMETER POWER; CLIPPERS OUTLAST LEETONIA

COLUMBIANA, OH-  Columbiana’s hot start from beyond the arc gave them an early cushion against Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference foe Leetonia, and they cruised to a 78-53 victory Friday night.  Launching early and often, the Clippers drained six treys in the first quarter building a 24-7 lead. Zach Clark and Dalton Whitehair each hit two while Carter Pasco and Ryan Fahs added one apiece in the opening stanza.

Pasco would hit two more three balls in the second quarter as Columbiana took a 37-20 lead into the locker room.  The senior finished with four of the Clippers’ thirteen total threes for 14 points overall. Clark nailed three of his own and finished with 11 points off the bench.  

Ryan Fahs owned the third quarter for the Clips as he scored 15 of his team-high 18.  The Clippers would outscore the Bears 25-11 in the quarter to extend their lead to 62-31.  A balanced attack saw Whitehair finish with 10 while Matt Mazei and Sean Whitehead added 8 and 7 respectively.  

Leetonia’s Ian Davis hit his stride in the second quarter.  He drilled four treys en route to a game-high 24 points. Marco Ferry, Sefton Houlette, and Dylan Lennon each scored 8 for the Bears.

The Clippers move to 6-2 overall and 3-0 in the EOAC and will host Beaver Local tomorrow night here at Richard Berryman Gymnasium.  There will be a freshman game starting at 4:30 before the junior varsity contest.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Mark Franken

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

COLUMBIANA BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH TODD JOHNSON

COLUMBIANA, OH- It’s “The Nicest Place in America.”  Home to the Columbiana Clippers, and high expectations on the hardwood in 2020.  Coach Todd Johnson has been walking into gymnasiums all over the area this season with a new feeling, one that he and his team are being chased.  The Clippers are now in firm sights in the EOAC, and every team is bringing their A-game when they sit adjacent to the Red and White.

All things considered, it’s not a bad place to be for Coach Johnson, considering in his fourth year, he’s been able to walk the same path as his existing seniors.  Filled with experience, heart, and determination to make 2020 his best, we sat down with the Clipper Captain to discuss the year thus far, and what lies ahead.

Catch up with the Clipper Talk on this week’s Coach’s Corner with Todd Johnson (EP 1.)

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SLOW START LEADS TO BIG FINISH FOR COLUMBIANA

COLUMBIANA, OH- There were many left scratching their heads after the first quarter ended and the Lady Clippers had a 4-1 lead over United.  Both teams were slow out of the locker room to start things but turned up the scoring the rest of the way, but in the end, Columbiana and the press was too much for United as the Clippers scurried away with a 43-31 victory.

United scored 15 in the second frame and went into the half trailing by just one, but we presume to be a stellar halftime speech from Coach Crismon gave his Clippers plenty of fuel, and a 19 point explosion happened in the third quarter to provide separation.  Senior Kayla Muslovski set the tone with 19 points on the night, which was supplemented by great efforts on both ends of the floor from Grace Hammond (15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists) Karissa Tringhese (3 points) and Tori Long (6 points.)

The Lady Eagles were paced by Bailey Boosz who had 11 points and 3 rebounds, and Celeste Hofmeister who had a 7-point evening.

Columbiana (4-3, 3-0) will enjoy their break until after the New Year where they’ll play Leetonia at home on January 2nd.  United will head to Lowellville Saturday to take on the Lady Rockets.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE