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WEEK 4 YSN VOLLEYBALL POWER RANKINGS RELEASED

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The latest YSN Volleyball Power Rankings are out, and there have been some interesting shifts from Week 3 to Week 4. Some teams have held their ground, while others made moves that caught everyone’s attention. Let’s break it down.

**Holding Strong at the Top:**
Hoban still holds the top spot at #1, continuing to dominate the rankings. They’ve been consistent, and no one has been able to knock them off just yet. West Branch and Lakeview also remain rock solid at #2 and #3, respectively, showing they’re here to stay in the hunt for the top.

**Big Climbers:**
Crestview made a big jump this week, moving from #7 to #4. They’ve been on a tear, and their rise in the rankings reflects their strong performances. Meanwhile, Fitch moved up a couple spots, landing at #5, up from #10 last week. Columbiana also made moves, jumping from #12 to #6, proving they’re heating up at just the right time.

**Notable Movers:**
Canfield slid down a bit, dropping from #5 to #8, while Girard fell from #4 to #7. Both teams are still in the top 10, but they’ll need to turn things around quickly if they want to regain their higher rankings.

**Steady Performers:**
Teams like Beaver Local and Jefferson stayed relatively steady, both hanging around the middle of the top 10. McDonald and LaBrae are also keeping consistent, with McDonald sitting at #11 and LaBrae at #12.

**Falling Back:**
East Liverpool had a rough week, dropping from #8 to #13. They’ll be looking to bounce back after this slip. Mooney also took a hit, sliding from #13 down to #23, while Howland dropped from #21 to #24, showing that it’s been a tough stretch for both teams.

**New Faces and Surprises:**
South Range reappears in the rankings this week at #21, making a statement after being out of the top 25. Heartland Christian stood their ground at #22, showing that they’re not to be counted out as they climb up two spots from last week.

Overall, the competition is tight and as we head into the later stages of the season, it’s clear that no spot is safe. Hoban continues to hold the throne, but with teams like Crestview and Columbiana making moves, things could get even more interesting in the coming weeks. The grind doesn’t stop, and neither does the fight for the top spot. Stay tuned!

YSN 2024 TOP 25 POWER RANKINGS – WEEK 4

1 Hoban
2 West Branch
3 Lakeview
4 Crestview
5 Austintown Fitch
6 Columbiana
7 Girard
8 Canfield
9 Beaver Local
10 Jefferson
11 McDonald
12 LaBrae
13 East Liverpool
14 St John
15 Edgewood
16 Garfield
17 Perry
18 Hubbard
19 Boardman
20 Champion
21 South Range
22 Heartland Christian
23 Cardinal Mooney
24 Howland
25 Warren JFK

POTTERS BEST BEAVER LOCAL IN BACKYARD BRAWL

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- Thursday night lights at East Liverpool had fans on the edge of their seats as the Potters staged a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against the Beaver Local Beavers, turning a 9-0 deficit into a 14-9 win.

For the most part, the game was a kicker’s showcase with Beaver Local’s Kaleb Mays booting field goals from 22 and 43 yards in the dying moments of the first half, and adding another 22-yarder in the third quarter. His boots had Beaver Local sitting comfortably at 9-0 heading into the final quarter.

But as the clock ticked down in the fourth, East Liverpool’s offense woke up. Gavin Wright, the Potters’ QB, connected with Blake Adkins on a massive 79-yard touchdown pass. Kamdin Miller tacked on the extra point, and just like that, the Potters were back in the game. With the momentum shifting, Wright wasn’t done. He found Julius Jones for a 27-yard touchdown pass with just over two minutes left, and another Miller kick later, the Potters had their first lead of the night at 14-9.

Despite the Beavers’ earlier dominance, their 292 total yards and 16 first downs weren’t enough to secure the win as the Potters’ defense held tight when it mattered most, and their late offensive surge turned the game on its head.

Beaver Local, while showcasing a solid game through three quarters, will no doubt feel the sting of letting this one slip through their fingers. They’ll look to bounce back against their Columbiana County rival, Salem, next Friday.

East Liverpool, on the other hand, rides high with this comeback and faces a tough test against the unbeaten St. Clairsville next Friday night. If they can carry the momentum from this win, that matchup is sure to be a barnburner.

POTTERS AND BEAVERS LIVE UP TO THE HYPE

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- East Liverpool knew they were in for a battle Tuesday night as they squared off with their archrival Beaver Local. And a battle is exactly what they got. The Beavers pushed the Potters to five sets, but East Liverpool dug deep and pulled out the win (21-25, 25-22, 25-20, 23-25, 15-12).

East Liverpool was powered by Ava Green’s dominant 28 kills, with Ayla Brown adding 15 kills to the offense. Kenzie Headley contributed 6 kills and 4 aces, while Ayla Riggle anchored the defense with 19 digs. Kamryn Yanni kept things flowing with 41 assists, surpassing the 1,000 career assists milestone in the process.

For Beaver Local, Jocelyn Pomeroy posted a double-double with 15 kills and 25 digs, while Aleia Evanko also notched a double-double with 21 assists and 14 kills. Adison Ketchum chipped in 13 kills and 5 digs, and Lily Schrieber added 10 kills and 5 digs. Eva McKnight had 8 kills and 2 blocks, with Karsyn Bowyer leading the defense with 21 digs.

East Liverpool heads back home on Monday to host Union Local, while Beaver Local returns to action Wednesday at Cambridge.

WEEK 3 YSN VOLLEYBALL POWER RANKINGS RELEASED

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COLUMBIANA, OH- As we roll into Week 3 of the high school volleyball season, the latest power rankings have tossed us a few curveballs, showing which teams are finding their stride and which ones are still figuring things out. Let’s break down the shifts and shakes in this week’s standings.

At the very top, Hoban holds steady at number one, a testament to their continued dominance on the field. However, the real shakeup starts right after them. West Branch has made a massive leap from 12th all the way to 2nd, knocking Girard down to 4th. This jump is a clear signal that West Branch isn’t just here to play; they’re here to challenge the throne.

Lakeview, previously in 5th, has nudged up to 3rd, showing a consistency that’s starting to pay dividends, while Canfield has shot up from 14th to 5th, possibly finding the rhythm they were missing early on.

Beaver Local and Crestview both made positive strides, with Beaver stepping up to 6th from 15th and Crestview moving slightly from 4th to 7th. East Liverpool remains in the game, adjusting slightly from 7th to 8th.

The middle of the pack saw significant rearrangement. Garfield slipped from 3rd to 9th, perhaps feeling the sting of a tough matchup or two, while Fitch climbed a few steps from 13th to 10th. Jefferson and Columbiana made modest climbs, but the real talk might be about Mooney, which slid from 9th down to 13th, signaling some on- court struggles that need quick fixes.

Lower down, McDonald holds relatively steady, as do LaBrae and St John, but Edgewood and Hubbard are looking to regain some earlier ground they lost, showing slight improvements in their game strategies.

New entrants to the top 25, like Heartland Christian and Pymatuning Valley, are stirring up the mix, proving that every game week is a chance to climb the ladder or risk sliding down.

WEEK 3 VOLLEYBALL POWER RANKINGS

1  Archbishop Hoban
2  West Branch
3  Lakeview
4  Girard
5  Canfield
6  Beaver Local
7  Crestview
8  East Liverpool
9  Garfield
10 Austintown Fitch
11 Jefferson
12 Columbiana
13 Cardinal Mooney
14 McDonald
15 LaBrae
16 St John
17 Edgewood
18 Hubbard
19 Lakeside
20 Perry
21 Howland
22 Champion
23 Boardman
24 Heartland Christian
25 Pymatuning Valley

GREENEISEN’S 1000TH DIG CARRIES WEST BRANCH FORWARD

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BELOIT OH- On a day when it was clear West Branch senior libero Ragan Greeneisen was going to hit the 1,000 career digs milestone, the Warriors rode that momentum to sweep a tri-match against Crestwood and East Liverpool.

**West Branch vs Crestwood** (25-20, 25-22)
Crestwood came in undefeated at 5-0, but West Branch wasn’t fazed. Greeneisen locked down the back row with 10 digs, hitting that 1,000 mark in style. Audrey Ring led the attack with 8 kills, adding 2.5 blocks and an ace for good measure. Kendelle Hoopes chipped in 7 kills, 6 digs, and an ace, while Kendyll Kaley stood tall with 4 kills, 3 blocks, and 3 digs. Setter Isabella Martig dished out 13 assists and picked up 7 digs, and Josie Miliken added 10 assists, 8 digs, and an ace.

**West Branch vs East Liverpool** (25-11, 25-23)
In their second match, the Warriors kept rolling. Greeneisen piled on 17 more digs, while Ring and Hoopes each added 6 kills. Martig notched 9 assists, and Miliken chipped in with 8 assists of her own.

In the third match of the day, East Liverpool took care of Crestwood in straight sets (25-13, 25-15), with Kenzie Headley and Ava Green combining for 19 kills (Headley with 9, Green with 10).

 

WEATHER CANT STOP SALEM FROM GETTING FIRST WIN

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SALEM OH- In a gritty, rain-soaked Week 3 showdown, Salem and East Liverpool turned their game into an all-out defensive slugfest. Offense was tough to come by, but the Quakers managed to grind out a 13-7 win on their home turf.

Salem struck first in the opening quarter when Cletis Monroy muscled his way into the end zone on a 10-yard run with just over three minutes left. The extra point was missed by Troy Gibson, but the Quakers took an early 6-0 lead.

In the second quarter, Salem’s defense stepped up big. Owen Spatz scooped up a loose ball and sprinted 40 yards to the house, extending the lead. This time, Gibson nailed the extra point, pushing the score to 13-0 at halftime.

The third quarter was all about the defenses, with both teams holding strong and refusing to give an inch.

East Liverpool finally found some momentum late in the fourth, with Jaymin Haney plowing into the end zone from a yard out. Kamdin Miller’s extra point was good, cutting Salem’s lead to 13-7, but that was all the Potters could muster as time ran out on their comeback attempt.

Now, Salem sets their sights on a Week 4 home matchup against United. Should be another tough battle for the Quakers.

YSN VOLLEYBALL POWER RANKINGS – WEEK 2

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Alright, sports fans, let’s break down the seismic shifts in the YSNl Power Rankings from Week 1 to Week 2 of the season. It’s like the earth moved under some of these teams, and the landscape looks pretty different now.

Starting at the top, Hoban has leapfrogged from third to claim the number one spot, knocking Canfield, last week’s leader, down a staggering thirteen places to 14th.  Meanwhile, Jefferson, which was sitting pretty at number two, has also taken a dive to the 19th spot.

Girard and Garfield are making their presence felt, both climbing the ranks impressively. Girard shot up from fifth to second, and Garfield from seventh to third, showing that they’re teams to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

Crestview and Lakeview have both nudged their way up too, but it’s LaBrae that’s made an interesting jump from 11th to 6th. East Liverpool also climbed into the upper echelon, moving from outside the top 10 into the seventh spot.

Looking at the bigger climbers, Mooney’s moved up nine places from 18th to 9th, and Hubbard, tied with Edgewood at 16th, is showing some signs of life after not even cracking the top 20 last week.

On the flip side, South Range and Springfield have both dropped out of the teens to occupy the 24th and 25th spots, respectively. Struthers and JFK, completely off the list this week, have vanished from the rankings like a ghost in the night.

The new entries shaking up the rankings include teams like Hubbard, making a debut alongside several others who’ve either climbed back into relevance or appeared for the first time.

WEEK 2 YSN VOLLEYBALL POWER RANKINGS

1 Archbishop Hoban

2 Girard

3 Garfield

4 Crestview

5 Lakeview

6 LaBrae

7 East Liverpool

8 McDonald

9 Cardinal Mooney

10 Boardman

11 Salem

12 West Branch

13 Austintown Fitch

14 Canfield

15 Beaver Local

16 Hubbard

T16 Edgewood

18 Lakeside

19 Jefferson

20 Howland

21 St John

22 Champion

23 Columbiana

24 South Range

25 Springfield

POTTERS OUTRUSH CREEK; COME UP SHORT ON SCOREBOARD

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WINTERSVILLE, OH- Last night on the gridiron, the East Liverpool Potters fell just short against Indian Creek, with a final score of 20-14 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

The first quarter was a defensive standoff with neither team able to put points on the board. But the action picked up in the second quarter when Indian Creek’s Zion McGee broke the deadlock with a 6-yard touchdown run, though the extra point didn’t go through. East Liverpool didn’t take long to respond, with Gavin Wright connecting with Blake Adkins for a 20-yard touchdown pass, taking the lead after Miller’s successful kick.

The Potters extended their lead in the third quarter with Wright pushing through on a 3-yard run into the end zone, topped off with another Miller kick, setting the score at 14-6. However, the fourth quarter belonged to Indian Creek as they staged a comeback. Pownall inched his way for a 1-yard touchdown run early in the quarter, and McGee later found the end zone again from 8 yards out. This time, the two-point conversion was good, with Johnson catching a pass from Starkey to give Indian Creek the lead at 20-14.

Looking at the stats, the game was a tale of the rushing armies. East Liverpool racked up 246 yards on the ground, led by Jaymin Haney with 127 yards and Wright with 104. Indian Creek wasn’t far behind with 204 rushing yards, with McGee leading the charge with 100 yards and two touchdowns.

Despite their efforts and a solid running game, East Liverpool couldn’t maintain their lead late in the game. Both teams showed gritty performances, with Indian Creek managing to capitalize on their opportunities in the fourth quarter.

East Liverpool now has to regroup and address their late-game strategy, as they’ll load the bus to travel to take on Salem next Friday.

SWEET REVENGE FOR THE INDIANS

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GIRARD OH- Girard didn’t take it easy this weekend, hosting East Liverpool in their home gym and avenging last season’s five-set loss to the Potters. This time around, the Indians dominated, sweeping East Liverpool in straight sets to keep their unbeaten streak alive (25-15, 25-18, 25-17).

Bailey Walters was unstoppable, racking up 26 kills and 12 digs. Nico Cochran added 11 kills to the offensive effort. Chloe Plant was the playmaker, dishing out 43 assists and adding 11 service points. Alexis Pieton contributed 9 service points and 4 aces, while Kyra Bell chipped in with 2 aces and 12 digs. Both Pieton and Walters also added a block each to round out the strong performance.

CRESTVIEW CONTINUES TO BE UNMATCHED

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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview kept their regular season win streak rolling on Tuesday, stretching it back to October 2022, with a four-set victory over East Liverpool (25-6, 25-18, 22-25, 25-10).

The Rebels were led by Abbey Emch, who dominated with 29 kills, 12 digs, and 4 aces, notching a double-double. Lainy Auer was all over the court, racking up 17 kills, 14 digs, 7 assists, and 5 aces for her own double-double. Sophia Stewart dished out 35 assists, added 11 digs, and 3 aces, securing yet another double-double for Crestview. Bailey Ash chipped in with 11 digs, 4 assists, and 3 aces to round out the team’s solid performance.

The Potters were led by Ava Green who totaled 14 kills on the night.  Kenzie Headley wasn’t too far behind grabbing 8 kills and 2 aces.  Kamryn Yanni set up the offense well with 28 assists.  Ayla Brown put up solid numbers finishing with 7 kills.

Crestview now has a week off before they kick off MVAC play on Tuesday, August 27, at Southeast. East Liverpool will look to bounce back when they host Bellaire in their home opener on Thursday.