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MCKINSTRY COACHES 1000, TIGERS TURN AWAY EP

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WELLSVILLE, OH- It was a special night in the Tiger’s Den, but it was kept secret until after the game.  Wellsville Coach Dan McKinstry was coaching in his 1000th match, and it was against a team he’s very familiar with- East Palestine.  It’s the very team he started his career with.

A special night for Coach McKinstry, but the cherry on top was his girls rallying back from a deficit in the first set to go on and sweep the Bulldogs in 3 sets, 25-18, 25-16, 25-15.  With the victory, Wellsville takes a 2-game lead on East Palestine and the rest of the EOAC.

Leading the way last night was Emma Smith with 14 kills, Emily McNicol had 6 aces and 23 assists.  Meaghan Nixon dug out 18, while Greta Cartwright was key in the rally in the first, adding four aces and 11 assists.  Jenna McNicol had 30 helpers, and the freshmen tandem of Alana Amato and Aubri Ramsey had 10 kills each.

For East Palestine (6-4, 4-2) Jami Jones had 6 points and a dig, Emily Berger had a half dozen kills, and 4 digs, while Week 1 (and first-ever volleyball) Baird Brother’s Big Dog of the Valley winner, Morgan Cheurco had 18 helpers and one point.

The Tigers host Lisbon on Thursday, while East Palestine travels to United.

BAIRD BROTHERS WEEK 1 BIG DOGS OF THE VALLEY WINNERS REVEALED

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The votes are in, and the Week 1 winners have been crowned in our 2019 Fall Big Dogs of the Valley contest, presented by Baird Brothers.  Congratulations to this week’s winners, and as a bonus, they now qualify for Big Dog of the Year that will be announced in November.

 

VOLLEYBALL:

Morgan Cheurco – East Palestine

25 Assists/2 Points vs. Brookfield 

 

 

 

 

FOOTBALL:

Nate Davis – East Liverpool

10/14 Passing, 164 yards, 4 Touchdowns vs. Cleveland JFK

 

 

 

 

BLUE DEVILS BURN BULLDOGS 51-0

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EAST PALESTINE- It’s been a tough couple of weeks in Bulldog Country.  A week after East Palestine was shut out 60-0 by state runners-up Girard, Western Reserve came into town with a chip on their shoulder.

The Devils came to EP looking for redemption, and redemption is what they received.  The Devils came out on fire with 30 points in the opening frame followed by a pair of scores in the second.  Shutdown defense prevailed as well with a final resting place of 51-0, and Western Reserve evened their record at 1-1.

Nick Cavoulas went 7 for 9 for 189 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead Reserve through the air.  Luke Kilbert led receivers with a catch and 63 yards and a touchdown reception, and on the ground, it was Jimmy Mayberry with 42 yards on a carry that produced a touchdown.

For East Palestine, Dominick Cathers went 10 for 18 for 81 yards through the air.  Dalton Vance led the receiving corps with five catches for 39 yards.

The Bulldogs face Campbell in Week 3 for their first road trip.

EAST PALESTINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH TONY FOSTER

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After a rough week in Week 1 against OHSAA State Runner up Girard, the Bulldogs next battle doesn’t get much easier against MVAC Powerhouse, Western Reserve.

A season of growth and discovery lies ahead for Coach Foster and the Bulldogs, but they’ll handle each task one game at a time, one snap at a time.

Can the Bulldogs offense start the ignition?  What does Coach Foster’s team of support at home provide him off the sidelines?

Find all this and more on this week’s East Palestine Football Coach’s Corner with Tony Foster.

 

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LADY DOGS SWEEP LEETONIA

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LEETONIA, OH- East Palestine knew they needed to win to keep pace in the EOAC coming into the Leetonia match.  The Lady Bulldogs chomped down with a victory in clean fashion (25-9, 25-18, 25-14) on Tuesday.

Senior, Jami Jones led the way for EP with 23 points, four aces, and 5 digs.  Emily Berger kept the train rolling offensively as well with 9 kills, 2 digs, and a pair of blocks while Malynn Bistarkey had six kills from the front row.

Alyssa Jones tracked Leetonia with 11 points, while Sam Schneider had 8 blocks on the night.

East Palestine is now 5-3 overall, and 3-1 in the EOAC, trailing Wellsville who sits atop the standings.

Both teams return to EOAC action this week as East Palestine will host Southern on Thursday while Leetonia takes on Lisbon.

FEED THEM MO, GIRARD ROUTES BULLDOGS TO BEGIN CAMPAIGN

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- It’s a new era in both East Palestine, and Girard as far as their football teams are concerned.  With the departures of several seniors on both sides, the two teams gave a look of what the season may hold.  For one side, it’s a reloading year, while the other may be looking to rebuild around their youth.  Girard started the game with purpose and poise and kept that pace throughout a 60-0 route of East Palestine at Reed Memorial Stadium on Friday.

Girard posted up 27 points in the first quarter alone, keyed by a 74-yard TD reception by Toledo recruit, Nick Malito who finished his night with 100 yards on 3 catches.  Andrew DelGarbino led the offensive attack behind center throwing for a pair of touchdowns and 130 yards while going 4/6 with a pick in abbreviated time.  On the ground, Morgan Clardy led the way on five rushes stacking up 158 yards with two trips to the endzone including a 76-yard rush to start the game.

For East Palestine, Dominick Cathers went 8/22 for 71 yards and an interception through the air.  The leading Bulldog receiver was Dalton Vance with a pair of receptions for 37 yards.

The Bulldogs (0-1) will look to rebound against MVAC opponent, Western Reserve while Girard will make their 2019 home debut against West Branch.  Both games can be heard on YSN.

 

SEE PICS FROM THE GAME HERE: YSN PHOTOS

EAST PALESTINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH TONY FOSTER (EP 1)

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A new era has begun in East Palestine.  But we’re sure you’ve heard that dialogue already, what we will tell you, however, is that the Bulldogs are going to be a wildcard in the EOAC.  Just as in years past, the conference up for grabs with several teams trying to find their niche before Week 1.

We sat down with Coach Foster to go over what is lost, and what has been found in the early stages of the 2019 campaign.

What wrinkles will be in the plan this year, who are the key players, and of course, what is Coach Tony’s favorite sub at Gorby’s?

All that and more in this brand new episode of East Palestine Coach’s Corner with Tony Foster.

 

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LADY BLUE DEVILS BURN PALESTINE IN 5

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LISBON, OH- The ticket was well worth the price of admission on Tuesday as the East Palestine Lady Bulldogs and the Lisbon Lady Blue Devils did battle.  Lisbon dropped the first two sets before exploding back to take the final three in dramatic fashion and win 3-2 (25-27, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21, 15-12.)

For Lisbon, Maddie Liberati led the way with 22 kills, 16 points, and 10 digs while McKenna Dailey had the golden shovel with 21 digs and 14 kills.  Jaidynn Entrikin contributed 34 assists.

For the Bulldogs, Morgan Cheurco led the way with her ongoing double-digit assist streak, as she contributed 22 helpers and 11 points.  Senior Jami Jones had 10 points and 7 digs while Emily Berger had 18 digs and 10 kills.  Olivia Figley was a net warrior for the Lady Dogs with 10 kills and 7 rejections.

East Palestine will take on Heartland Christian Thursday while Lisbon will host EOAC rival, Columbiana.

 

GAME PHOTOS AVAILABLE AT: http://www.ysn.smugmug.com

 

 

LADY DOGS SPLIT WEEKEND SERIES ON THE COURT

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- It was a weekend series filled with highs and lows for East Palestine.  In the first match, Springfield defeated the Lady Bulldogs in straight sets to give EP its first loss of the season.  Emily Berger and Jami Jones led the way in points for the Bulldogs with 5.  Morgan Cheurco kept her streak alive with double-digit assists with 10, and Jade McBride had 9 digs.

In the second match, East Palestine avenged its loss and took out aggression on Brookfield, defeating the Lady Warriors 3-0 (25-23, 25-12, 25-22.)  Paige Snyder and Emily Berger were leaders in the frontcourt for the Lady Bulldogs corraling 9 points apiece.  Berger also had 8 kills and 3 blocks, while Snyder contributed a pair of aces.  Senior, Olivia Figley had 10 kills and 4 blocks at the net.  Cheurco continued her helper streak by providing 25 assists and a pair of points.  Jade McBride was outstanding on defense with 10 digs.

The Bulldogs are back in action on the road Tuesday night against EOAC foe, Lisbon.

GUY SCORES HAT TRICK, BULLDOGS TOP TIGERS

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The hats came off for the second time this season in Bulldog Country as Schaelee Guy was able to dial-up her second hat trick of the season in a 5-0 victory over Wellsville Monday.

Not only did Guy have three goals, but also added a helper to her resume against the EOAC foe.  Also contributing for the Bulldogs were Weston Jones, and Josh Welch with a goal apiece.  Nic Jaskola and Caden Rummel added assists while Matt Garcia locked out the Tiger offense pitching a shutout and making a save in net.

For Wellsville, Levi Boley made 22 saves on the night.

East Palestine is now 4-0 (2-0) on the year and will look to take on United on the road Wednesday.

 

*Courtesy to Rob Patterson for statistics