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UNITED PERCHED ATOP EOAC AFTER LISBON WIN

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LISBON, OH- United came in tied with Columbiana atop the girl’s standings in the EOAC, and Lisbon had hopes to play spoiler heading into Monday’s contest.  Unfortunately for the Lady Devils, those hopes were dashed early in the game with the relentless attack from the Lady Eagles to the tune of 46-18.

Lisbon kept things tight with some early points, including a big three from Brooklyn Cousins to give the Lady Devils an early lead, but the second-chance opportunities for United were just too much.  The Lady Eagles have 6 players listed as 5’10 or above on their roster- and the made the most of it on Monday night.

One of those players, senior Grace Knight, finished with a game-high 23 points in the victory.  Knight’s jumper was spot on all night, and her teammates kept dishing the rock to her as she had open looks time after time.  Sam Lippiatt finished the game with 8 points on the night, the Eagles were supplemented with Grayson Kidder’s five points, and four-point performances from Katie Dees and Addy Blazer.

For Lisbon, Captain Morgan Lively lit up the scoreboard for 12 points to lead the Lady Devils.  Brooklyn Cousins had a three-pointer, and Amore Ramos had a bucket along with Jayden Smyth’s free throw.

United improves to 9-3 overall, and 7-1 in the conference, while Lisbon falls to 3-9 overall and 2-6 in the EOAC.

INDIANS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS

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By Matt Maher


GIRARD, OH – Girard pulled together another impressive win on Monday night when they took down conference foe, Hubbard, with a 46-37 victory. Besides the first quarter, The Indians played a consistent game and showed just how far they’ve come since their slow start in late November.

 

The First quarter saw Girard explode with a quick start that would see them net 8 points in the first half of the quarter but Hubbard came out of a timeout and matched the Indians and found themselves 8 points of their own to tie the game after the first frame. Girard saw senior Mia Malito score her first 5 points and Makenzee White hit a strong 3. Claire Murphy found 4 points for Hubbard while Cara Green and Phoebe Rusnak each put up 2.

 

Hubbards offense came to a halt in the second thanks to an aggressive defense from Girard that managed to force turnovers and rebounded missed shots to a high degree. The result of this defense saw Hubbard score 4 points to Girards 11. Khamyah Howell and Rheanna Barr each scored 2 points against the Indians in this frame while Jillian Palumbo missed both of her shots from the free throw line. Girard saw impressive scores from Malito, who scored 4 more points in the paint, ans Ally Gassman who threw an impressive 3 pointer.

 

After Halftime both teams came out with an even offense with both teams tallying 12 points. Hubbard saw Murphy score a 3 and Howell go 2-for-2 from the line as well as Green who found 3 of 4 shots go in as well. Mia Malito continued to be Mia Malito because she scored 6 points including 2 made free throws and 2 more buckets in the paint. White would also add 4 more points to her total. 

 

The fourth Quarter was the quarter of free throws for Hubbard and the quarter of Mia Malito for Girard. Hubbard saw 14 free throw attempts split between 5 players: Murphy, Howell and Green who all went 1-for-2, Barr who went 2-for-2 and Jillian Palumbo who went 2-for-6 resulting in the team cashing in 7 of 14 free throws. Girard, however, saw the Malito train at full speed. Mia scored an impressive 11 points in this quarter with 5 made 2’s and 1 of 2 made free throws Mia Malito saw herself meet her true potential which was a great sight to see. Match Malito 11 with Whites 4 and Girard would match Hubbard 15-15. 

 

While the Eagles played even with Girard for 3 quarters it would be the 2nd quarter that would decide this game and give The Indians their 4th conference win! Hubbard still played a very impressive game and should be proud of their performance against the Indians since they matched their energy all night long. Hubbard (OVR: 4-7) (CON: 2-3) are back home on January 11th when they host Lakeview for another big Northeast 8 matchup at 7:00PM. Girard (OVR: 5-6) (CON: 4-1) hits the road when they visit Niles to take on the Red Dragons on January 11th at 7:00PM.

EAGLES FLY PAST SPARTANS

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Geneva, OH- In a challenging matchup, the Conneaut Spartans faced off against the Geneva Eagles, ultimately succumbing to a 92-64 defeat. The game, played in four intense quarters, showcased the skill and determination of both teams.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:

First Quarter: The Eagles started strong, amassing 18 points in the opening quarter, while the Spartans managed to put up 12. The initial period set the tone for a closely contested game.

Second Quarter: Geneva continued their offensive prowess, extending their lead with 27 points in the second quarter. Conneaut, however, struggled to keep pace, contributing 17 points to their tally.

Third Quarter: Despite the Spartans’ efforts to close the gap, Geneva maintained control, adding 32 points in the third quarter. Conneaut battled hard but managed to secure only 18 points in this period.

Fourth Quarter: In the final stretch, both teams fought relentlessly. The Eagles secured the victory with 15 points in the fourth quarter, while the Spartans managed to muster 17 points, showing resilience until the end.

Top Performers:

Geneva Eagles:

  • Luke Barbo: 27 points
  • Luke Smith: 20 points
  • Caden Proy: 11 points

Conneaut Spartans:

  • Chance Loomis: 30 points
  • Noah Hamm: 11 points
  • Ryan Turner: 10 points

Despite the challenging loss, the Spartans showcased individual talent and determination, with Chance Loomis leading the team with an impressive 30 points.

Upcoming Games:

The Conneaut Spartans (3-6) will regroup and prepare for a home game against the Madison Blue Streaks (7-3) on 1/9/24. Madison is coming off a narrow 57-56 victory over the Jefferson Falcons, promising an exciting matchup.

On the other hand, the Geneva Eagles (8-2) will hit the road to face the Lakeside Dragons (2-6) on the same date. The Dragons, fresh from a 60-51 loss to the Harvey Red Raiders (6-4), will look to bounce back against the formidable Eagles. Both matchups hold the promise of intense basketball action as the teams strive for victory in the upcoming games.

TIGERS TAKE THEIR TALENTS TO UNITED

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HANOVERTON OH- In a challenging road game on Saturday afternoon, Springfield showcased resilience and determination, securing a 48-40 victory against United.

Springfield’s dynamic duo, Jameka Brungard and Ava Vecchione, each contributed 18 points, leading the Tigers in scoring. Mariana Tuscano added 6 points to round out Springfield’s offensive efforts.

United put up a strong fight, with Grace Knight leading the way with 14 points, closely followed by Addy Blazer with 9 points and Grayson Kidder contributing 7 points.

The hard-fought win improves Springfield’s record to 8-4 as they head back into league play on Monday against McDonald. United, with a record of 8-3, will look to bounce back on Monday with a matchup against Lisbon.

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.

UNITED SURVIVES SCARE FROM THE BULLDOGS

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EAST PALESTINE OH- In a closely contested battle, United managed to secure a hard-fought victory over a resilient East Palestine team, emerging triumphant with a final score of 45-36. The game remained closely contested throughout, with United showcasing their ability to act decisively in the late stages to avoid an upset bid.

United’s offensive efforts were led by Grace Knight and Katie Dees, both contributing 10 points to the team’s overall score. Grayson Kidder added 9 points, and Sam Lippiatt contributed 8 points to round out a balanced scoring effort.

East Palestine, despite the loss, saw strong performances from Leila Martin, who led all scorers with 15 points, and Gabby Andre, who added 11 points to the team’s effort.

United (8-2) will carry the momentum from this hard-fought win into their next game on Saturday, where they will face Springfield at home. East Palestine (5-5) looks ahead to their next matchup on Monday, taking on Columbiana in their continued campaign.

EAGLES SHOW THEIR MUSCLES

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WARREN OH- On their last day of winter break, Warren JFK showcased their basketball prowess with a spectacular showing against Badger, controlling the entire game and cruising to a commanding 78-41 win. The Eagles’ well-rounded performance highlighted their strength on both ends of the court.

Warren JFK’s scoring was led by Michael Condoleon, who contributed an impressive 21 points, while Nico Ciminero added 18 points, and Nick Ryan and Jaden Rishel each tallied 16 points. The Eagles’ balanced scoring reflected their depth and offensive efficiency.

Badger’s Duncan Moy delivered a standout individual performance, putting up 26 points in a resilient effort.

With this convincing win, Warren JFK improves to an outstanding 9-1 record and will carry their momentum into the next challenge as they travel to face Lake Center Christian on Friday. Badger, now standing at 7-2, faces a tough road test against Bristol in their upcoming matchup.

VALLEY LOCKS IT DOWN LATE

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By Michael Ginocchi


Youngstown, OH- Valley Christian hosted Lowellville in a non-conference match Tuesday evening. Both teams were coming off a loss and were looking to get a key win. Both teams were going back and forth throughout the night as the score was 30-25 at half in favor of Valley. In the second half, Lowellville was able to take a lead and had the Eagles on the ropes. The Eagle defense was suffocating during the final 3 minutes of the game not allowing the Rockets to get hardly any shots off. In the end Valley Christian held on for the thrilling 47-43 win! 

 

Rashaun Bell came up big for Valley Christian all night. It seemed like anytime the Eagles needed a basket, he came through. Bell led the Eagles with 23 points and was an effective 6/9 from the foul line. What was most impressive is that Rashaun Bell was excellent defensively making it tough for anyone to score on him. Deion Miller was also solid, scoring 11 points in helping Valley to victory.

 

Although it wasn’t the outcome they wanted, Lowellville had three players score in double figures. Michael Balone led the Rockets with 12 points. Matt Lucido chipped in 11, while Tino Ocasio-Rivera added 10. Lowellville had multiple chances from the foul line, but that was an area of struggle. The Rockets were just 9/23 from the foul line which proved to be the difference in the game.

 

With the win, Valley Christian improves to 4-3 on the season. They will host Southern Local on Friday at 7:00 pm. Lowellville, drops to 2-5 with the loss.The Rockets will hit the road again this Friday at Mineral Ridge.

 

 

MOONEY RULES THE ROOST IN YOUNGSTOWN

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By Matt Maher 


YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Some days you’re feeling good and some days you’re feeling great and on Saturday afternoon Cardinal Mooney felt the latter when they traveled to Valley Christian and dominated with a capital D. The Cardinals never looked off and their shots reflected that in the final score which ended as a 75-45 win for Mooney.

 

Mooney came out with a statement and that statement was “get out of the way, we’re going to score” and score they did as they put up 22 points to the Eagles 8. Mooney saw some great scores from the likes of Nick Pregibon, Nico Genova and Jibri Carter but it was Ashton O’Brien who dazzled in the first. O’Brien put up 9 points including two elite looking 3’s and a beautiful drive to the net that resulted in an and-1 that he delivered on. The Cardinals would just be getting started while the Eagles just couldn’t get much past Mooney’s defense but what they did get through was 4 points for Deion Miller and two more scores from two separate sources.

 

Valley Christian looked much better in the second and as a result they doubled their score from the first with 16 points. Jaylen Robinson hit a dramatic and-1 and Patrick Riley went 3-for-4 from the stripe. While we saw some good individual efforts from the Eagles we saw greatness from Ra’Shaun Bell who found 8 points against a menacing cardinals defense. Bell had two field goals but he also went a perfect 4-for4 from the line which helped, not only himself, but his team find more confidence. 

 

While Valley Christian looked better, Mooney was still, well, Mooney and they put up 24 more points to end the half with 46 points! Pregibon added to his total with two and-1’s and O’Brien found two more points for his day but the real story was Carter who not only found 7 points but also hit his 200th career 3-pointer and cemented himself in school history! 

 

Valley Christian continued to stay consistent into the second half. The Eagles found 11 points in quarter number three with 5 of them coming from Robinson and 4 more coming from Bell. Mooney started to settle down a bit by only scoring 20 points with Carter putting up 7 more points including his 201st 3 and O’Brien and Pregibon both found 5 points. 

 

The final frame went by in a flash due to Mooney scoring enough to trigger the running clock and as a result saw them only score 9 points as a team with Carter scoring 4 more to end his night at 20 points. Valley Christian was able to out score the Cardinals in this frame but finding 10 points with 6 of them coming from Bell with a nice 3 and yet another and-1, he would end the game with 18 points. 

 

While Cardinal Mooney played an exceptional game, Valley Christian still looked very good defensively but just left some holes that were just big enough for Mooney to squeeze through which was ultimately what allowed Canfield to put up 75 but if anything they still played a good game and proved that the score doesn’t tell the whole story. Cardinal Mooney (6-3) will continue their road trip when they travel to East Liverpool on January 5th at 7:00PM while Valley Christian (3-3) stays home when they host Lowellville on January 2nd at 7:00PM. 

WARREN JFK GETS THROUGH TEST ON THE ROAD

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BOARDMAN OH- Warren JFK faced a formidable challenge on Friday night as they ventured into one of the toughest environments in the area, taking on Boardman. In a tightly contested matchup, JFK emerged victorious, edging out the Spartans 57-52 in a thrilling contest.

Jaden Rishel led the scoring charge for Warren JFK with an impressive 20-point performance, displaying skill and composure on the court. Michael Condoleon contributed significantly with 16 points, while Nick Ryan added 12 points and Nico Ciminero chipped in 9 points to round out the scoring for JFK.

Boardman fought valiantly in front of their home crowd, with Grayson Eicher leading the team with 14 points. Noah Ziak added 12 points, Kaden Mayhew contributed 9 points, and Nico Hozschuli tallied 8 points in a collective effort.

The hard-fought victory propels Warren JFK to an 8-1 record, and they will look to maintain their momentum when they host Badger on Wednesday. Boardman, now standing at 3-5, will hit the road on Tuesday for a matchup against Canfield, seeking to bounce back from a challenging but competitive contest. The game showcased the intensity of high school basketball and sets the stage for both teams as they continue their respective seasons.

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