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EYE OF THE TIGER, WELLSVILLE KNOCKS OUT EP

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WELLSVILLE, OH – No opponent on the Wellsville schedule this year has kicked off to Justin Wright – and for good reason. Wright is the defending OHSAA Division III 100m state champion. Tonight, the East
Palestine Bulldogs decided to be the first to kick to the speedster – and they reminded the rest of the
state of Ohio why that strategy should be avoided. Wright took the opening kickoff 80 yards to pay dirt
to put the Tigers up 6-0 just 11 seconds into the opening frame. Casey Lemasters added the extra point,
and the Tigers never looked back on their way to a 67-13 victory on homecoming night.

On the Bulldogs opening drive, senior do-it-all receiver/defensive back Darien Suggs recorded
his 6th interception of the season – and his 3 rd for a touchdown – to put the Tigers up 14-0 within the first two minutes of the game. Nine Tigers would score points for Wellsville on the evening. Joining Wright were Seniors Jason Tice, Justin Sarge, Gary Wilson, and Suggs. Junior quarterback Troy Carter threw a touchdown pass, and also ran for one, while Lemasters went 7 for 7 on extra points. Sophomore QB Valen Krzyston took a QB keeper 95 yards for the only score of the second half for the Tigers, and
freshman Isaiah Greathouse also added a score for the orange and black.

For the Bulldogs, senior QB Dominic Cathers found a hole and scored on an 80-yard touchdown
run in the first half. Sophomore Tyler Bistarkey also found the end zone in the third quarter to cap off
scoring on the evening for the Bulldogs.

Wellsville defensive end/tight end Draven Crow received YSN player of the game honors. The
senior recorded multiple sacks, tackles for loss, and fumble recoveries for the Tigers. Crow also recorded 30+ yards on the ground for the Tigers offense. The defensive specialist has had multiple sacks/tackles for loss in every game this season for the Tigers.

Next week, Wellsville – who sat in 2nd place in division 7, region 25 before tonight’s game – head
to Hanoverton to face the United Eagles and start their most difficult stretch of the season, while East Palestine still searches for their first win as they host the undefeated Southern Local Indians. Both
games can be heard on YSN.

*Abigail Cline was crowned homecoming queen tonight for the Tigers.

 

*Story contributed by The Voice of Wellsville Athletics, Gary Althiser

LEAFING IT ALL ON THE FIELD

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- It’s been a tough year for the Bulldogs in 2019, but it’s the hope and focus of this year’s team to leave a legacy of pride, mental toughness, and persistence that keeps players coming out each Friday night.

Adam Leaf is a senior leading by example but has been pushing through injuries this year.  A first-year football player, Leaf is looking to make an impression on the gridiron as well as the hardwood.  A young man with the wild mane attempting to make his team better by high-quality character.

YSN’s Tim Figley sat down with Adam for this week’s East Palestine Player Profile: LEAFING IT ALL ON THE FIELD.

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EAST PALESTINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 6) WITH TONY FOSTER

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Coach Tony Foster and the East Palestine Bulldogs are officially halfway through the 2019 football season and ready to come out strong to start the second half of the season with a road match up with the Wellsville Tigers in week six.

East Palestine’s own and YSN creator, D.J. Yokley, had the privilege to catch up with Coach Foster to talk about the first half of the season and what his takeaways are from that, as well as, what Coach Foster and the Bulldogs are looking to do in the second half and how he expects the Bulldogs to compete against the Wellsville Tigers in week six.

Episode six of East Palestine football Coach’s Corner with head coach Tony Foster is LIVE!

 

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TIGERS ARE PITCH PERFECT IN EOAC

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- A match with a ton of pride on the line went the way of Wellsville on Thursday night.  East Palestine was looking for a signature win heading into the postseason, and one that would send a ripple through the volleyball world.

They nearly found it.

However, Ohio’s All-time winningest volleyball Coach, Dan McKinstry, kept his troops calm and collected on their way to a 4-set victory on the road 25-7, 22-25, 25-23, 25-18.

Jenna McNicol was awarded the Player of the Game for Wellsville with her 37 digs, while her sister Emily had 15 assists and 4 aces.  Greta Cartwright had 24 assists and 4 aces and Meaghan Nixon contributed 4 kills.  The combination of Emma Smith and Alana Amato frustrated the frontline of East Palestine all night with 26 collective kills between them.

For East Palestine, Paige Snyder took home the Gorby’s Player of the Game with 6 points, 11 kills 12 digs and an ace.  Liv Figley had 7 kills and 7 blocks while Emily Berger also posted a double-double with 14 digs, 10 kills, 4 blocks, and 4 points.  McKenna Griffith also had a big night with 14 digs and 10 points.

East Palestine drops to 13-6 (9-3) while Wellsville advances to 15-3, and a perfect sweep of the EOAC in 2019 at 12-0.

Congratulations to Coach McKinstry and the Lady Tigers for their EOAC Championship.

BULLDOGS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS, PREP FOR PRIMETIME SHOWDOWN

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The East Palestine Lady Bulldogs came into their matchup with Mohawk on a mission: No Plays Off.  It’s an easy concept, but much tougher to deliver when all is said and done.  However, on Wednesday night, mission accomplished.  EP delivered a shutout 3-0 against their cross border rivals, 25-6, 25-10, 25-9.

Leading the way and earning the Gorby’s Player of the Game was Junior, Emily Berger, with 7 points, 8 kills, 3 digs, and a pair of blocks.  However, her frontline teammates also deserve heavy recognition for their play, as Paige Snyder had 14 points, and a pair of digs and aces while Liv Figley had 9 kills and 4 blocks.  Jami Jones was a sniper for EP, perfect placement leading to 14 points, 2 aces, and 7 digs.  Rounding out the night was Morgan Cheurco and her match-leading 21 assists.

East Palestine improves to 13-5 overall (9-2) and will host a much-anticipated match with EOAC Champion, Wellsville, on Thursday night.  You can catch the action right here, on YSN.

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BULLDOG MENTALITY, EP RALLIES PAST SOUTHERN

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SALINEVILLE, OH- A slow start evoked a fast response from the East Palestine Volleyball Team on Tuesday night.  The Lady Bulldogs lost the first set 25-20 only to fight back to the tune of 25-21, 25-13, 25-20 in a big EOAC victory for Coach Franklin and her girls.

Two Lady Dogs posted double-doubles on the night, Emily Berger had 15 points and 10 kills while Morgan Cheurco had 22 helpers and 10 points.  Liv Figley managed 7 kills and 4 blocks from the front row and Paige Snyder showed versatility on the stat sheet with 9 digs, 5 points, 6 kills, and an ace.

With the victory, EP improves to 12-5 and 9-2 in the EOAC.

You can catch the Bulldogs as they host their friends from the Keystone State, Mohawk.  The action starts around 7 pm on YSN East Palestine.

 

LIONS AND BULLDOGS PLAY TO TIE

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The Heartland Christian and East Palestine Soccer Teams played to a 3-3 tie on Monday night.

The Bulldogs were led by Josh Welch with his 2 goals, while Schaelee Guy added one as well.  Blaze Egan and Caden Rummel each had a helper while Matt Garcia had 6 saves.

For Heartland, Matthew DiNero had a pair of goals and was flanked by Hayden Stewart’s score.  Micah DiRenzo had 2 assists while Zach Labon had 13 saves in net.

East Palestine’s record now stands at 8-5-2 overall and 4-3 in the EOAC.  Their next test will be against Columbiana on October 7th.

EAGLES FLY HIGH OVER EP

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- United took their frustration out on the field on Friday against East Palestine.  Lacing the Bulldogs for 43 points while the Bulldogs scored their most points of the season with 14.  East Palestine (0-5) falls in back to back weeks to start their EOAC campaign, while United (2-3) evens things out in conference play at 1-1.

Tyler Lippiatt led the attack for United with 186 yards on the ground and two trips to the endzone including a 62-yard romp for a TD.  Trent Newborn was perfect at 4/4 through the air and totaling 48 yards.

For the Bulldogs, Dominick Cathers ran for 161 yards on 18 rushes for 2 scores, including the longest gain of the year for East Palestine when he ran 94 yards to paydirt in the third quarter.

East Palestine will head to Wellsville to take on the EOAC-leading Tigers, while the Eagles fly to Columbiana to take on the red-hot Clippers.

 

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EAST PALESTINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 5) WITH TONY FOSTER

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Week four came and went in Bulldog country, as Coach Tony Foster and the Bulldogs traveled to Lisbon to take on the Blue Devils. Unfortunately the Dogs did not make it out of there with a win but Coach Foster is optimistic as always and ready to take on the Golden Eagles of United in week five.

The pride of YSN, D.J. Yokley, had the opportunity to sit down with Coach Foster to discuss EP football and to find out what Coach Foster has up his sleeve for their week five match up.

 

All that and more on this week’s episode of East Palestine Coach’s Corner with Tony Foster!

 

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COME TO CATHERS

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The new era of East Palestine Football has begun in Bulldog Country, and there are some big shoes to fill behind center.  Up to the task is the senior standout, Dominick Cathers, a man of many talents and interests that looks to rally the troops in the second half of the season.

YSN’s Tim Figley sat down with Dominick to discuss his take on what he’s up against and a few of his favorite things.

This week’s East Palestine Player Profile is: Come to Cathers.

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