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RAIDERS DO IT AGAIN TO NILES

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CANFIELD OH- South Range had everything working on Tuesday, winning big over Niles 11-1 to complete the season sweep of the Dragons.

South Range opened up scoring in the first inning, when Billy Skripac’s sac fly scored one run.

The Raiders put up four runs in the fourth inning. South Range batters contributing to the big inning included Gaven Nagy and Logan Baxter, all driving in runs.

Konnor Brogan was credited with the victory for South Range. The righthander went five innings, allowing one run on two hits and striking out 11. Baxter threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Nick Clark was on the mound for Niles. The bulldog surrendered eight runs on four hits over three and two-thirds innings, striking out one. Nick Hammond threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Baxter went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Raiders in hits. South Range tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases. Shane Lindstrom led the way with five.

Niles was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Brixton Gilmour had the most chances in the field with five.

South Range is back in action on Wednesday as they take on Lakeview in Cortland.  Niles ventures outside the conference next as they travel to Warren Harding on Thursday. First pitch is slated for 5:00.

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INDIANS ARE DECISIVE IN VICTORY

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By Matt Morrison

GIRARD, OHIO- In a matchup up between Girard and Niles, all the right things went in favor of Girard as they won 24-0.

Sidnee Rice went 4 for 5 and Abbie Rafferty went 4 for 4 as Rice and Rafferty combined for 8 hits and 5 runs to help the Indians on the offensive side. On the defensive side the Indians were led by Emily Rosace, who pitched the full five innings allowing only 2 hits and striking out 11. Isabella Rexroad was the starting pitcher for Niles as she allowed 15 hits and 18 runs.

Girard will now travel to West Branch on Saturday to take on the Warriors. Niles will host the Mineral Ridge Rams this Friday. 

DRAGONS DROP A HEARTBREAKER

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RAVENNA OH- During the last few years, both Ravenna and Niles have had coaching changes.  Both started off slow but would find their rhythm in 2022-23.  Both teams met and a close game came down to the wire.  Unfortunately, the 19th seeded Red Dragons season would come to an end, losing by two points 54-52 against the  seventh seed Ravens of Ravenna.  

 

Ravenna’s Mason Ross put 16 points on the floor and Marcus Gibson was hitting from three as he scored 10 points.  For Niles, it was Matt Kozak who scored 14 points and 11 for Keyshon Talley.  With just .5 seconds to go, Sam Perrone would miss a free throw and try to put it up but couldn’t in time as the Ravens advanced to the sectional championship against Notre Dame Cathedral Latin.  Niles, season ends and will get ready for next season.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ian O’Brien

 

*contributed by YSNs Ian O’Brien*

CANFIELD BLASTS THROUGH TO DISTRICTS

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CANFIEKD OH- The top seeded Canfield Cardinals are absolutely earning their keep so far in the tournament.  On Saturday with a trip to the district semifinals on the line, the Cardinals brought in Niles.  In their last home game of the season, the Cardinals gave their fans another show with a dominating 71-16 win.

Jenna Triveri had a phenomenal day for the Cardinals on her way to 16 points, and the team lead.  Abby Muckleroy was also in double figures for the Cardinals who scored 13 points.  She was 4/4 at the free throw line, and the Cardinals were 11/13.  Cami Hritz chipped in 9 points for the Canfield offense.  Carly Flemming had 8 points, and led the team in rebounds with 6.

Abbey Reed led the way for Niles scoring 8 points. The Dragons will complete their season with a record of 4-18.

Canfield advances to the district semifinals in Streetsboro on Wednesday.  The Cardinals will face West Branch for the second time this season. The game is slated for a 6:00 tip off.

TIGERS TRACK DOWN A VICTORY

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NILES OHIO – The Newton Falls boys basketball team defeated the Niles Red Dragons on Tuesday night by way of a 47-40 score.

In the narrow, seven point road win for the Tigers, Mac Haidet led the team in scoring with 13 points, backed up by teammate Jacob Sipka who had nine points and Landon McGregor who had six points.

Matt Kozak led the Red Dragons with 13 points, where Anthony Budak had 10 points as did Robert Strickland who had 10 points as well.

With the win, the Tigers improve their record to 16-5 and the Red Dragons drop to 10-11. Newton Falls finishes up the regular season slate on Friday with a non-conference road game against Windham at 7 p.m. Niles wraps up their regular season on Friday on the road against Howland at 7 p.m.

*Contributed by YSN’s Michael Wolfgang

GIRARD GOES ALL OUT

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GIRARD, OH – The Girard Lady Indians played host to the Niles Red Dragons Monday evening in what was a dominant performance for Girard. In the lopsided 60-23 win.

Girard saw three players reach double digit scoring where Sieasia Triplett scored 17 points, Allison Durkin with 15 points, and Mia Malito contributed with 12 points of her own.

On the Niles side, it was a tough night scoring the ball. The main scorer was Abbey Reed with 10 points who was the only Red Dragon to reach double figure scoring.

With the dominant home win, the Lady Indians improve their record to 15-6 as they will be back in action this Thursday as they welcome non-conference foe the Badger Braves who enter the matchup with an 18-3 record on the year. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Wolfgang



BADGER FINDS A WAY IN NON CONFERENCE PLAY

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NILES OH- Saturday afternoon was a big game for the Lady Braves of Badger and former Ursuline Irish basketball star and now coach Lavell Turnage they got their 15th straight win against the Lady Niles McKinley Red Dragons, winning 62-47.   

 

The game had a few lineup changes as Gabriella Miller who’s originally in the starting five got hurt in the JV game and was replaced.  Katie Grexa was also banged up throughout the game but finished with 21 points, being the leading scorer.  On the side of Niles, it was Katie Heinselman who finished with 11 points.  

 

Niles, will head on the road to play rival Hubbard while Badger will host rival Mathews. After the game, Ian O’Brien caught up with coach Turnage and player of the game Katie Grexa on the performance and what to expect before the tournament. 

 

*contributed by YSNs Ian O’Brien*

 

RAIDERS LET OUT FRUSTRATION

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NILES OH- South Range was coming in to Thursday as an angry team. They were coming off a game on Monday against Poland that everyone on the roster wanted, and bad.  The Raiders fell 11 points short of the Bulldogs. They didn’t let that disappointment effect them though, they made it drive them. They cruised in to Niles and led wire to wire in a 55-15 win.

Taylor McClish had a great night for the Raiders as she led the way with 13 points.  Emma Cunningham was right on her average as she scored 11 points for the Raiders.  Devin Sauerwein found success in a 9 point performance.  Sydney Penick contributed 6 points to the cause.  Abbey Reed led the Dragons with 7 points.

South Range returns to the friendly confines of their home gym on Monday as they host Lakeview.  Niles gets back at it Saturday as they host Badger in a non conference game.

RAIDERS NOT TO BE DENIED

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CANFIELD OH- The Raiders were sailing high coming in to their Friday matchup with a talented Niles team.  Fresh off their dramatic comeback victory over Struthers the Raiders had all the energy in the gym. The only time South Range trailed was in the first 15 seconds of the game when the Dragons scored off the jump ball. South Range would quickly respond, take the lead, and then hold on to it wire to wire.  That is not to say that the Dragons never fought back.  On several occasions throughout the game the Raiders had to come up with big plays to keep Niles at bay.  After the Dragons made their final push towards the Raiders lead, the home team fired back with a 21 point fourth quarter to win 58-45.

The Raiders were led by a tough performance inside by Ayden Leon with 16 points.  Luke Rohan hit a trio of threes in the Raiders big fourth quarter and finished with 14 points.  Nate Lewis also found himself in double figures with 10 points.

Niles was led by Keyshon Talley who scored 13 points for the Dragons.  Sam Perrone, and Robert Strickland both contributed 8 points to the offense.  Matt Kozak had 6 as well.

South Range will put their now 6 game win streak on the line Tuesday as they travel to Girard.  Niles will also hit the road as they go to the Fieldhouse to face off with Struthers.

GIRARD BREATHES EASY DOWN THE STRETCH

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NILES OH- Last time these two met, it came down to one point. This time, it was different as a tough first half battle soon turned into a one sided affair in the second half as the Girard Indians remain undefeated in the NE8 after sweeping and beating rival Niles by the final of 66-37 on Tuesday at Niles McKinley High School. 

 

For Niles, the only one who scored in the double digits was Matthew Kozak with 11 points.  That would be followed up by a combined 14 by Anthony Budak and Robert Strickland, six for Keyshon Talley, four for Sam Perrone and two for Stephon Dorsey. 

 

For Girard, it was Gus Johnson leading the pack with 19 points.  Thomas Cardiero finished with 15 points, combining 18 for Mike Palmer and Jordan Johnson, six points for Ryan Fitzgerald, five for Bobby Alejars, two for Tuff Mcconahy, and a point for Melvin Dixon. 

 

Girard (12-2, 8-0 in NE8) will travel to Struthers to take on the Wildcats (7-5,4-3).  Niles (9-5 4-4 in NE8) will travel to North Lima to take on the South Range Raiders (5-6, 3-3)  in hopes of sweeping them.  After the game, Ian O’Brien caught up with coach Craig Hannon and player of the game Gus Johnson about the game and what to expect Friday against the Wildcats. 

 

*contributed by YSNs Ian O’Brien*