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HUBBARD DOES JUST ENOUGH AGAINST NILES

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NILES, OH- The Eagles (5-2) stumbled into Bo Rein Stadium off a last-second loss to the Girard Indians (5-2). After dropping the season opener at Mount Union to Alliance (4-3) 13-17, Hubbard was able to rally off five straight wins, most notably beating Howland (4-3) 22-16 in overtime, as well as Struthers (5-2) 22-16 on the road in week 4, before losing last week on a last-second field goal that put Girard ahead 16-14 with just four seconds remaining. On the other side of the field, the hosting Niles Red Dragons (5-2) also came into tonight off a loss. After winning their first four games of the season, the Dragons got handled by the Poland Bulldogs (5-2) at home 31-7, before squeaking out a victory against South Range (4-3) in overtime 35-34, then got blown out on the road against Struthers, 42-14. 

The Niles Red Dragons were the first to draw blood on their senior night. After a halfback wheel from junior Quarterback Zack Leonard to senior running back David Mays, paired with the yardage of a horse collar penalty to put the Red Dragons in striking position, junior Kicker Chase Sudzina would put one through the uprights from 34 yards out, giving Niles a 3-0 lead. The ensuing Eagle possession would result in their third straight three and out to open the game. But after a muffed punt from the Red Dragons, the Eagles offense suddenly had life. Taking over at the Red Dragon 45 yard-line, the Eagles drove down the field in 11 plays and would cap off the drive with a two-yard touchdown run from junior back-up Quarterback Kobe Krisuk, putting the Eagles in front 7-3 after the extra point from junior Chase Powell with a little more than 2 minutes left in the first quarter. A missed field goal for Hubbard and a Niles take away in Eagle territory would highlight the rest of the first half. With a little under a minute left, the Red Dragons were unable to score despite taking over at the Hubbard 32 yard-line, keeping the score 7-3 at the break. 

The Red Dragons opened the second half with the ball. After a good kick return, and a first down, Niles was knocking on Hubbard’s 40-yard line. The Red Dragon’s drive would stale after Leonard missed his receiver Sudzina open twice on the same playback to back. Hubbard would take over at their own 34-yard line and took no time to pick up where they left off. For the Eagles, the Quarterback run proved killer as they dominated the line of scrimmage, and consistently let the play clock roll all the way down to just 8 seconds remaining. Hubbard needed only 9 plays and a little under 4 minutes to get all the way into the red zone before capping off their drive with a 2 yard TD run from senior Tommy Wess on the final score of the night to extend the Eagles lead, 14-3. 

Kobe Krisuk used tonight as a showcase for what is to come next season with senior Cameron Resatar graduating. Krisuk, filling in for the injured Resatar, finished the night with 117 yards rushing on 31 carries. Krisuk also would add 6 completion on 11 attempts for 58 yards through the air. Hubbard improves to (6-2) and will host the Poland Bulldogs at home next week in a battle atop Region 13. Niles (5-3) looks to bounce back next week against the struggling Lakeview Bulldogs on the road.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Jamie Thomson

SOUTH RANGE UPENDED BY RED DRAGONS

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NILES, OH- Week 6 finally felt like high school football. It was a crisp October night and 2 great football teams were set to battle. South Range traveled to Bo Rein Stadium to face off against the Niles Red Dragons.  The Raiders were coming off a big win vs Girard and the Red Dragons were coming off a tough loss to Poland.

The Raiders took their opening drive and went right down the field. 2 big passes from Isaac Allegretto lead the Raiders all the way inside the 10-yard line. First a big pass to Chris Brooks for 37 yards than a screen pass to Anthony Delucia that got down to the 9. That’s when Patrick McCabe took over and carried the ball twice to score for the Raiders. Niles failed to do anything with their first drive. The Raiders took their second turn at the ball and drove for another TD courtesy of McCabe again. Patrick powered his way in from 34 yards out after breaking a couple of tackles on his way to paydirt.

The Raiders looked to be in control of the game when they stopped the Red Dragons again forcing another 3 and out. But the turnover bug stuck when Anthony Delucia fumbled on the Raiders 44-yard line. The Red Dragons took advantage and drove the 44 yards capped off by 4-yard TD run from QB Zack Leonard. The Raiders would answer back taking the ball 75 yards down to the Red Dragon 11. That’s when Allegretto hit Trey Pancake for the 11-yard touchdown. With the Raiders up 21-7, the Defense held tight and kept the Red Dragons at bay for the first half. The Raiders and a chance to get another TD before the half but failed to do so when the Niles defense held their ground not letting the Raiders score on 4th and goal.

The Red Dragons got the ball the second half and made some adjustments at the half. They spread the Raider D by going trips to one side and twins to the other with an empty backfield. This gave Zack Leonard all the space he needed. He now could run or pass and pass he did. He hit Chase Sudzina for the 15-yard touchdown. This fired up the Niles Defense as they forced the Raiders into another turnover when Allegretto was hit from behind and fumbled. And again the Red Dragons capitalized. They drove down to the Raider 4 where Leonard did the rest running in for the TD. With the score tied the momentum was leaning all the way to the Niles side, but the Raiders would not go away so easily.  Again Allegretto used his arm to drive the Raiders down the field. And McCabe would punch it in from the 1. Niles would take 7 minutes off the clock and go all the way down to the Raiders 2 after converting a huge 4 and 11. Leonard would call his own number again to tie things at 28. The Raiders would fail to do much with the final 2 minutes, and we would head to overtime.

In the overtime, Niles again would convert a big 4th down to get the drive alive. The workhorse for the Dragons David Mays would do some hard running and get them inside the 2. Brandon Hayes would run the ball in for the lead. The Raiders would take their turn at OT and find success. Allegretto again would find his senior WR Chris Brooks for a 21 yd touchdown strike. And all that was left to go to OT 2 was the extra point. But unfortunately for the Raiders, it was missed wide left. Leaving the Raiders on the wrong end of a 35-34 OT score. For the Red Dragons Leonard finished with 63 yards rushing on 14 attempts with 2 touchdowns, and was 12-19 with 123 yards passing and 1 TD. Running back David Mays finished with 69 yards on 11 carries.

For the Raiders Allegretto 13-20 for 221 yards and 2 touchdowns. McCabe was the leading rusher with 64 yards on 13 carries with 3 touchdowns. Chris Brooks finished with 2 receptions for 60 yards and 1 score. The Red Dragons hit the road to Struthers next week and the Raiders return home to face Jefferson.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Paul Munson

NILES PEPPERS WILDCATS

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NILES, OH- Tuesday was a long day for Struthers Wildcats, falling to McKinley 16-1.

Struthers got things moving in the first inning. Jared Laczko singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.  McKinley knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the first when error scored one run for McKinley.

Niles pulled away for good with seven runs in the second inning. In the second errors plagued Struthers, but it was a Nick Guarnieri single on a 3-0 count, scoring one run, and Ken Flanigan grounded out, scoring another.  Chase Sudzina drew a walk with the bases juiced that scored one run, and Joe Gallo singled on a 1-2 count, cashing in two runs.

Dillon Weida earned the win for McKinley. He allowed seven hits and one run over five innings, striking out seven and walking zero.  Anthony Monaco took the loss for Struthers. He surrendered nine runs on four hits over two innings, striking out four.

Rob Tomko went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Struthers on offense.

McKinley racked up 11 hits in the game. Gallo and Zack Leonard all managed multiple hits for McKinley. Gallo led McKinley with four hits in four at-bats.

 

 

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SCHICK AND TACKETT HOMER AS LADY BULLDOGS FLEX MUSCLES IN NE8

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NILES, OH- The Lakeview Bulldogs asserted their will over Niles McKinley on their way to an easy 17-1 victory on Tuesday.  In the first inning, Lakeview got their offense started when Raegan Schick homered on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.

Lakeview scored five runs in the fifth inning. The offense in the inning came from walks by Madison Harvey and Mariah Tackett, a single by Schick, a fielder’s choice by Beady Titus, and an error on a ball put in play by Cait Kelm. Kelm was the winning pitcher for the Lady Dogs. She lasted five innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out nine and walking zero.

Snyder took the loss for McKinley. She surrendered 17 runs on 14 hits over five innings, striking out one.  Lakeview socked two home runs on the day. Tackett went yard in the second inning, as Schick went deep in the first.

Lakeview scattered 12 hits in the game. Tackett, Kelm, and Schick each had multiple hits for Lakeview. Tackett led the Bulldogs with three hits in as many at-bats.

 

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NILES CELEBRATES SIGNINGS

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The Niles Red Dragons held their signings today for their student-athletes.  We wish them all the best in their future endeavors, and thank them for allowing us to share in their big day!  Good luck at the next level, Dragons.  We’ll be cheering for you!

SIGNINGS INCLUDE: 

Corbin Foy- Corbin is the son of Kevin and Kim Foy.  Foy is a four-year letter winner in baseball and carries a 3.34 GPA.  Corbin will further his academic and athletic career at Mercyhurst Northeast in the fall to study kinesiology and play baseball.

Nick Guarnieri- Nick is the son of Julie and TC Guarnieri.  A four-year letterman in baseball, Nick also carries a 3.51 GPA and will attend Thiel College in the fall and play baseball for the Tomcats.

Kenzi Johnston- Kenzi is the daughter of Buffy and Mac.  Johnston is a multi-sport athlete in soccer, basketball, and softball and carries a 3.33 GPA.  Kenzi will continue her soccer and academic career at Hiram College majoring in Sports Management and Business.

Carolynn Thomas- Carolynn is the daughter of Shelly Maggiano.  Thomas is a four-year letter winner in bowling as well as a three-year letter winner in soccer and carries a 2.63 GPA.  Carolynn will attend the University of Northwestern Ohio to bowl and study business.

Jaycee Ward- Jaycee is the daughter of Shawna and Jason.  Ward is a four-year letterman in soccer and carries a stellar 3.70 GPA.  Jaycee will continue her soccer and academic career at Hiram College majoring in neuropsychology and psychobiology.

Hailey Zelinsky- Hailey is the daughter of Chris and Marla.  Zelinsky is a four-year letter winner in cross country and track and carries an incredible 4.0 GPA.  Hailey will continue her cross country/track and academic career at Youngstown State University.