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BEARS BEAT CHANEY TO THE PUNCH

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By Matt Maher 


YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Golden Bears welcomed the CowGirls to their side of town for another installment of Steel Valley girls basketball where the 2nd best team in Campbell took down the 4th best team by the final score of 44-37. Both teams showed some great skill on the court but it would be the Golden Bears spectacular grit and the great efforts of  Alyssa Crankfield and Johniqua Clay that would be the key differences in this game.

 

Chaney showed they could tango with East in the first where they were able to find 8 points to Campbells 9. The Cowgirls were led by Alyssa Brown who scored all of Chaney’s points in the quarter with two made 2’s and 4-of-4 made free throws. East saw Clay put up 4 all in the paint and Crankfield found 5 points in the paint as well for the Golden Bears including a successful and-1.

 

Johniqua Clay would keep up her dominance by scoring 5 points in the 2nd quarter all within the arc with two 2’s and a made free throw. Crankfield would add an impressive 3 into the mix as well and make 2-of-2 free throws. Chaney saw Madonna Jones step up with 3 points from beyond the arc and Iysis Harmon would add a bucket to give Chaney another score. 

 

Chaney continued to stay close to east after the break, scoring 13 points to East’s 12, though their close quarters were still hurting Chaney’s chances. Alyssa Brown entered back on to the score sheet with 12 more points including 3 more made free throws, a 3 and three 2’s. Brianna Wright added 6 points to her total and Crankfield found 8 points for herself with three 2’s and another great trip to the line with both shots hitting from the stripe. 

 

The 4th quarter was another close quarter, with East putting up 12-11. Brown would add 7 more points and finish with a team leading 20 points on the night. Jaziya Burley-Anderson added another 3 to the mix and Alexandria Pete would find her first point in the form of a free throw. East saw Clay find 4 more points with a nice layup and hitting 2-of-2 shots from one of her trips to the line. Crankfield continued to impress with 8 more points including three 2’s and another great trip to the line with both shots connecting, she ended 5-for-5 from the line and with 20 points on the night!

 

Despite the individual boost from Alyssa Brown, Chaney couldn’t find enough consistency in the scoring department to top the Golden Bears. Johniqua Clay and Alyssa Crankfield both deserve standing ovations after their performances on Wednesday night. The Cowgirls (10-5, 2-3) will be back at home when they face Campbell Memorial on January 20th at 2:45PM and East (7-6, 1-3) will travel to Harding on January 22nd at 7:00PM.

 

CHANEY POSTS BIG WIN OVER HUBBARD

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HUBBARD, OH- In a thrilling road encounter, the Chaney Cowgirls showcased their resilience and determination, overcoming an 8-point deficit in the final quarter to secure a hard-fought 42-37 win against Hubbard. The victory propels Chaney to an impressive 8-3 record on the road, highlighting their ability to perform under pressure away from home.

The game unfolded with Hubbard taking an early lead, but Chaney demonstrated their tenacity by staging a comeback in the crucial final quarter. Freshman sensation Alyssa Brown played a pivotal role in the victory, contributing a stellar performance with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. Brown’s all-around effort was instrumental in Chaney’s ability to turn the tide and secure the win.

Janiya Burley Anderson added to the scoring with 13 points, further bolstering Chaney’s offensive output. Meanwhile, Janiah Eiland made her presence felt on the boards, grabbing an impressive 10 rebounds to help control the paint.

The box scores reflect the intensity of the matchup, with both teams battling fiercely across all four quarters. Chaney’s ability to outscore Hubbard 23-10 in the final quarter was a testament to their composure and execution in clutch moments.

CHANEY WINS THE DAY

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By Matt Maher 


YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Cowgirls lassoed in a litter of bulldogs Saturday when Chaney beat East Palestine 56-39 Saturday at noon. Chaney put together an offense built on speed which wound up being too much for East Palestine to handle and when you pair that with aggressive defense that wouldn’t let the opposition take a decent shot it’s no wonder Chaney walked away with 56 points. 

 

The Cowgirls’ speed was evident at tip when they came out fast and scored the first several points before the Bulldogs could get a layup. Chaney was led far and away by Alyssa Brown who served up 9 points in the quarter with four made 2’s and going 1-for-2 at the line. East Palestine was led by Alivia Magness who found 4 points in the quarter. Chaney would lead 12-8 after 1.

 

The offense wouldn;t give up as Chaney outscored their opponent 11-6 in the 2nd. Chaney saw Salsabeel Al-Kara’in and Jaziya Burley-Anderson both put up 4 points to help out with their lead and East Palestine would Gabby Andre lead their quarter in scoring with a lone 3-pointer. The Bulldogs did play better defense and were able to keep the scoring machine of Brown off the board. THe score at halftime saw Chaney on top 23-14.

 

The offense for Chaney kicked it into 2nd gear and put up 15 points while still holding East Palestine to single digits with only 6. Alexandria Pete would find 5 points in the form of a 2 and a 3 while Burley-Anderson found 4 more points on her night and Brown added 2 more points to her total. The Bulldogs saw two players put up 3 points each in the quarter with Leila Martin going 3-for4 from the line and Andre hitting a smooth 3. Chaney would lead 38-21 going into the fourth. 

 

Alyssa Brown was the main character in the fourth quarter as she found an impressive 15 points to cap off her day at 27 total points! Brown hit two 3’s, two 2’s and went 5-for-7 from the line. Burley-Anderson would also add 2 points to the score which allowed Chaney to find the final 17 points it needed. East Palestine would have an impressive scoring quarter putting up 16 and getting the lead down to single digits twice in the frame. Martin found 11 points to lead her team in the quarter including three 2’s a made 3 and went 2-for-3 from the line. 

 

Despite a resilient fourth quarter from the Bulldogs it would be Chaney who would prevail and improve their record to 6-3 while East Palestine moved to 5-4 on the season. East Palestine plays again when they host United on January 4th at 7:00PM and Chaney stays at home when they host Niles on December 30th at 12:30PM. 

BULLDOGS CHAIN IN THE COWGIRLS

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YOUNGSTOWN OH-  Continuing their winning ways from the previous season, the Poland Bulldogs started the new year on a dominant note with a 58-47 victory over Chaney. The Bulldogs showcased their prowess, leading 41-24 after three quarters and effectively managing a solid final frame from Chaney.

Poland’s Mary Brant led the scoring charge with 16 points, supported by Elliana Thompson with 10 points, Sophia Generalovich with 8 points, Kate Harrell with 7 points, and Allie Grope also contributing 7 points.

Chaney’s standout performance came from freshman Alyssa Brown, who impressed with an impressive 31 points, including five three-pointers. Ja’ziya Burley added 6 points for Chaney.

With this victory, Poland maintains their strong start to the season and now sets their sights on a matchup against the undefeated Flashes of Champion on Thursday. Meanwhile, Chaney looks ahead to their Thursday game on the road against Akron East.

MOONEY OWNS THE NIGHT IN YOUNGSTOWN

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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO- Cardinal Mooney traveled on the road tonight to take on the Chaney Cowgirls. The Cowgirls kept pace with the Lady Cardinals during the first half as the score was 26-16.

The Cardinals took off during the second half scoring 15 points in the third quarter and 17 points in the fourth quarter.

The Cardinals were led by Maria Fire, who dropped 16 points. Mooney’s defense held the Cowgirls to just 7 points in the second half as they pulled away to win 58-23. Cardinal Mooney will finish the season off with two home games against Ursuline and Poland. 

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

HEADED HOME: CHANEY COWGIRLS SOFTBALL PREVIEW

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Jessica Gavin is the Chaney Cowgirls softball head coach. Key returners are Mae, Bowman, Robinson, and Sharp. Coach Gavin is looking for these players to help build a foundation to the squad this upcoming season. Limited experience and challenges with school only coming back just recently. School sessions are part time due to Youngstown City rules, Mondays and Fridays only as of right now. It was tough to build the program when you aren’t able to see the kids and speak to them on a day to day basis. Covid hit everyone hard the past year and Chaney is no different in that regard. Chaney would have had a JV program in 2020, but with players graduating and no classes until recently it’s unlikely for the program to have a JV team this year. Coach Jessica Gavin is an alumni here at Chaney High School and was also on the last team before the school closed down in 2009. She was a part of bringing the program back just 2 years ago. Coach Gavin is determined to keep growing and completely dedicated to reviving this program to glory. Coach Gavin talked about goals and its real clear teaching and getting the girls excited about playing softball is the clear goal here at Chaney.

YSNLive.com has all Chaney Softball this year long!

 

ROCKETS BLAST OFF TO FIRST VICTORY

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LOWELLVILLE OH- Lowellville Volleyball, like many area teams held their senior night early in the season. The Rockets honored their six seniors with their first win of the season. A sweep of Chaney (25-15 25-9 25-6).

The first set of the night was by far the most competitive. Lowellville couldn’t manage to pull away from Chaney until they rallied up 10-7 to take a 17-7 lead. That was all they needed as they took set one 25-15.

The Rockets rattled off an 11-0 rally to start off set two. Led by the fantastic serving of senior Alexis Mesaros the 11-0 run gave the Rockets complete control. Kennedy Kelly had her best set of the night with 6 kills in the frame.

Down 0-2 in set three Mesaros went to serve again, and served up another 11-0 rally. The Rockets made quick work of set three ending it on an ace from Sammie Kelly. Sending the six seniors off into the night with the lasting memory of a victory.

Kennedy Kelly finished with 12 kills to lead the Rockets offense. Sammie Kennedy has 11 assists, 7 aces, and a kill. The Rockets had 15 service aces as a team.

Lowellville will look to build on the momentum as they travel to Western Reserve on Thursday. Chaney will host Ursuline on Tuesday the 15th.

 

LADY QUAKERS HOT START SINKS COWGIRLS

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SALEM, OH – The 2020 OHSAA girls basketball state playoffs got underway on Saturday night for the Salem Lady Quakers and the Chaney Cowgirls. The Lady Quakers came into the game as the four seed and the Cowgirls the thirteen seed in region five for Division 2.

Salem got off to a hot start straight off the tip and never looked back. The Lady Quakers led at the half 33-15. As the second half progressed, the experience for Salem began to show as the Cowgirls struggled to establish a run as they would eventually fall 64-32.

The Chaney Cowgirls were led by Antanasia Crockett with 13 points and Cazhia Jackson with 11 points.

The Salem Lady Quakers were led by Jaden Hamilton with 10 points and Abbie Davidson with 9 points.

Up next for the fourth seeded, Salem Lady Quakers, will be another home playoff contest as they will welcome the fifth seeded, Cardinal Mooney Cardinals, to town on Thursday, February, 20th.

ROCKETS BLAST PAST COWGIRLS

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH– The Lady Rockets of Maplewood led from start to finish to beat the Chaney Cowgirls tonight 45-29. The Cowgirls were plagued by turnovers and poor free-throw shooting early to dig a hole they could not dig out of. 

 In the first quarter, the Lady Rockets dominated and cruised to an early 14-2 lead. The Lady Rockets were led by Baylie Starcher, Emily Kholmorgan and Marissa Ventura all with 4 points in the first quarter with Maddie Murray adding another two. Cazhia Jackson had the only two for the Cowgirls in the 1st quarter on a pair of free throws. 

The Lady Rockets outscored the Cowgirls 12 to 8 to finish the half. The Cowgirls got a little more momentum as Jackson hit a 3 so did Terris May and 2 free throws by 6ft 5in Freshman Makayla Beckett to bring the total for the half for the Cowgirls to 10 first-half points. Ventura really heated up for the Lady Rockets in the 2nd quarter with two quick 3 pointers to open the quarter and a layup for 2 later in the quarter to half 12 points by herself by half. Abbey Nay had a two-point bucket and 2 free throws for the other 2 points in the second quarter to bring the halftime score up to 26-14 in favor of the Lady Rockets.

The 3rd quarter was back in forth as the Lady Rockets only outscored the Cowgirls 11-9 in the quarter. Murray had two 3 pointers and Ventura had another 3 as Hannah Gaylog added another 2 to cap the scoring in the 3rd quarter for the Lady Rockets. Jackson had a 3 point field goal and a free throw for 4 points in the quarter Jaylyn Day got her only 2 points of the night in the quarter Antanasia Crockett, had a two-point bucket and free throw to have a 3 point quarter.  The Score after three was the Lady Rockets 37 the Cowgirls 19.

The 4th quarter was the best one for the Cowgirls as they outscored the Lady Rockets 10-8 in the quarter led by Beckett’s 4 points on two turnaround shots in the lane. May added a 2 point bucket so did Ja’Tavia Jackson who got her first and only two points of the night. Crockett added another 2 free throws to cap the scoring for the Cowgirls for the night. Kholmorgan who had not scored since the 1st added a 3 in the 4th Murray had a 2 point layup.  Ventura added a free throw and Gaylog had another 2 point bucket to cap the scoring for the Lady Rockets. To make the final score 45 to 29 in favor of the Lady Rockets. 

Ventura led the lady Rockets with 15 points on the night while Cazhia Jackson led the Cowgirls with 9 points. The Cowgirls (0-2) take on Struthers next Monday at home. Join John Bolino for all the action on YSN. 

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s John Bolino