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SLIMON CHOOSES WHEELING

BELOIT, OH — Earlier yesterday, West Branch Senior OL/DL Domenic Slimon made his commitment official by signing with Wheeling University to continue his academic and athletic career.

Domenic was a three-year letter winner in football and earned Second Team All-EBC, All-Mahoning County, and Honorable Mention All-Northeast Inland District honors. He was also a big part of the team’s success.

Congratulations Domenic on a great high school career and good luck at Wheeling!

**Storty courtesy of wbathletics.org

LADY WARRIORS GET DEFENSIVE AGAINST SALEM

BELOIT, OH- In a hard-fought rivalry matchup, West Branch edged out Salem 36-32 in a defensive showdown on Tuesday night. The Warriors used a strong fourth quarter to pull away after both teams locked in defensively for most of the game.

West Branch got contributions across the board, with Audrey Eaton leading the way with 12 points, including two three-pointers. Tallie Muniz added 8 points, while Presley Egli chipped in 6. Carter Shepherd and Ellie Tucker each knocked down a three-pointer, contributing 3 points apiece, and Mati Hawk finished with 2. Hallie Vie Burton and Egli were key at the free-throw line, combining for eight crucial points to help the Warriors stay in control.

Salem kept it close behind a strong performance from Reese Davidson-Chuck, who led all scorers with 14 points. Abby Knickerbocker added 9, and Rylee Davidson-Chuck and Muirin Lesko each knocked down a three-pointer to finish with 3 points apiece. Peyton Colbert and Karlie Sampson combined for three points at the free-throw line.

West Branch set the tone early with a 14-8 lead after the first quarter, but Salem answered with an 11-point second quarter to cut the deficit to 20-19 at halftime. The defensive intensity picked up in the third quarter, with both teams managing just five points each. In the final frame, West Branch capitalized at the line and made key plays down the stretch to secure the win.

Both teams battled in a physical contest, with Salem committing 16 fouls and West Branch 14. The Warriors knocked down four three-pointers compared to Salem’s three, which proved to be a difference-maker in the tight contest.

West Branch will look to build on the win in their next matchup, while Salem aims to bounce back and get back in the win column.

THIRD FRAME SPRINGS CARROLLTON OVER SALEM

CARROLLTON — A powerful third-quarter surge lifted Carrollton to a 59-48 victory over Salem in Eastern Buckeye Conference action on Friday night. The Warriors, trailing at halftime, outscored the Quakers 22-9 in the third to turn the game in their favor.

The win boosts Carrollton’s record to 9-5 overall and 6-2 in conference play, tying them with Alliance for the top spot in the EBC standings. Braylen Murphy led the Warriors with a game-high 17 points, while Tayvian Johnson added 13 points, including two key three-pointers during the pivotal third quarter. Jayven Johnson chipped in with nine points to round out Carrollton’s balanced offensive effort.

Salem controlled the first half, taking a 31-27 lead into the break thanks to Deontay Steele’s nine points. However, the Quakers couldn’t maintain their momentum as Carrollton’s defense tightened and their three-point shooting came alive. The Warriors sank four triples in the third quarter alone, swinging the game firmly in their favor.

Steele and Evan Jones each scored 12 points to lead Salem, but the Quakers couldn’t recover after their cold third quarter. The loss drops Salem to 4-12 overall and 1-7 in the EBC. The Quakers have now lost 10 straight games, with scoring struggles continuing to be a theme—they’ve been held under 50 points in eight of those contests.

Both teams return to action on Tuesday. Salem will travel to Girard, while Carrollton will host Harrison Central as they aim to maintain their position atop the league standings.

LOWELLVILLE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH JIM TSILIMOS (1-8-25)

LOWELLVILLE, OH- The Louisville Rockets have officially announced the hiring of Jim Tsilimos as their new head football coach. Tsilimos, a state champion and future hall of fame coach, brings a wealth of experience and success to the Rockets, who are eager to build on their storied tradition.

In an interview with YSN’s DJ Yokley on the “Louisville Football Coach’s Corner” podcast, Tsilimos expressed his excitement about taking on the new challenge. “I really like their tradition,” Tsilimos said. “They seem to be right up in the league every year, and they make the playoffs. That’s a coach’s dream because that’s part of my goals.”

Tsilimos, who has had successful coaching stints at Carrollton and Lisbon, is known for his strong emphasis on the running game and defense. “Louisville always seems to find someone to run the rock,” he commented, reflecting his confidence in the team’s ability to maintain a dominant ground game.

One of Tsilimos’s key strategies will include a mix of formations, with about 60% of plays under center and 40% in pistol, a departure from the prevalent shotgun-only approach. He stressed the importance of a strong offensive line for achieving success.

Beyond the Xs and Os, Tsilimos places a high value on multi-sport participation and overall student-athlete development. “I want you playing basketball; I want you going out for track or baseball in the spring. Enjoy yourself in high school,” he advised his players, emphasizing the fleeting nature of high school sports.

Looking ahead, Tsilimos plans to build on the existing foundation, promising a well-coached and competitive team. He also aims to engage younger athletes and develop a strong program from the lower levels up.

While specific names for his coaching staff are yet to be finalized, Tsilimos assured fans that skilled and dedicated assistants will soon join him.

As Louisville looks forward to the upcoming season, the community is buzzing with optimism, eager to see the impact of Tsilimos’s leadership on their beloved Rockets.

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SALEM STRUGGLES TO GAIN TRACTION

SALEM OH- Salem struggled to find their groove Friday night, falling to Carrollton 62-49 in an EBC showdown. The Quakers couldn’t get enough momentum to keep pace with the Warriors.

Deontay Steele led Salem with 18 points, doing his best to keep them in the fight. Ben Severe added 6 points, and Chase Valerio chipped in 5, but the Quakers couldn’t close the gap.

Salem looks to bounce back Tuesday when they hit the road to take on Marlington in another conference battle.

QUAKERS LET OUT ALL THEIR FRUSTRATIONS

By Jarod Niederhiser 

ALLIANCE OH- The Salem Quaker football team scored early, and often on Friday night, capitalizing on 3 first half Marlington turnovers, to win in dominating fashion 45-0 on the road. In a difficult season that has seen the Quakers come up short on four separate occasions on the last play, or late in the game, Salem left little doubt in this one.

Salem would get things started on their first drive of the night, going 52 yards, and capped off with Cletis Monroy going 3 yards for the score. Two straight Marlington possessions would end with fumbles, and the Quakers would capitalize adding ten more points to their total (Troy Gibson 36 yd FG, Cletis Monroy 28 yard TD run), giving them a 17-0 advantage at the end of the 1st quarter.
The second would be more of the same for Salem, as Monroy would take a punt 54 yards to the house, on an electrifying return, to make things 24-0 early in the 2nd. The Quakers would then add three more scores in the quarter (2 Monroy TD Runs of 11 and 35, ad a 13 yard TD catch by Derek Oesch from Monroy) to close out the half at 45-0, which would also be the final.
Salem (3-6) will conclude their season next week at rival West Branch, while Marlington (2-7) will battle Alliance.

QUAKERS USE THEIR HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE

SALEM

OH- Salem is moving on in the tournament after grinding out a 3-1 win over Struthers in a hard-fought sectional final at home Monday night.

Gabby Coletta, Maddy Andres, Reese Davidson-Chuck, and Rylee Davidson-Chuck each found the back of the net for Salem, with Delaney Callahan and Karlie Sampson contributing assists. Paige Menough made 1 save to help secure the win.

For Struthers, Katelyn Kimble scored their lone goal, and Ava Croyle put in a strong effort in goal with 14 saves.

Salem now advances to the district semifinals, where they’ll take on Firelands on Tuesday the 22nd.

WARRIORS ON THE CHARGE TO THE NEXT ROUND

BELOIT OH- It was tournament time in Beloit as the West Branch girls’ soccer team aimed for a deep postseason run, kicking things off against Ravenna. Despite their 5-12 record, the Ravens hoped to pull off an upset, but the Lady Warriors had other plans. They dominated the match from the start, securing an 8-0 victory and ending the game early.

Coach Dean had to be thrilled with the team’s performance, as every player contributed to the win. Ellie Tucker was the standout star, netting three goals and providing an assist. Other scorers included Emma Klingensmith, Caidee Schroeder, Allie Brammer, Presley Egli, and Grace Bates, each adding to the team’s total.

In addition to their goals, Brammer, Klingensmith, and Egli also contributed assists, while Sophia Dorris and Eliza Hurst each recorded an assist as well. It was a strong showing from the Lady Warriors as they looked to continue their tournament journey.

Goalies Audrey Eaton and Tallie Muniz combined for the shut out in goal.

What’s Next: With the win, West Branch is crowned Sectional Champions, improving their overall record to 10-2-4. They will face either 8th-seeded Tuslaw or 32nd-seeded Northwest in the next round.

 

*Contributed By Ryan Wolfe at wbathletics.org

WARRIORS STRONG START TO FINISH

ALLIANCE OH- West Branch was firing on all cylinders Tuesday night, cruising to a sweep over Alliance to notch another EBC win (25-19, 25-11, 25-18). The Warriors made sure to keep the momentum rolling from start to finish.

Audrey Ring led the charge with 11 kills, while Abigail Jasonik added 7 kills of her own. The offense flowed smoothly thanks to the dynamic duo of Isabel Martig, who dished out 16 assists, and Josie Miliken, who chipped in with 18 assists. Ragan Greeneisen held things down defensively with 5 digs, making sure nothing hit the floor.

West Branch looks to keep the streak alive with a road trip to Carrollton on Thursday.

BRANCH HANDLES BUSINESS AT HOME

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BELOIT, OH- The Warriors moved to 2-0 on the season with a dominate 52-7 victory over Woodridge on Friday night.  After a slow start, West Branch proved it was too much for the Bulldogs, pulling away in the second quarter on its way to victory.

Neither team could get its offense going in the early going as both teams first two possessions resulted in three and outs.  The Warriors would get its first 1st down on its next possession moving the ball into the red zone but a penalty pushed them back eventually turning the ball over on downs.  The defense continued to come up big as on the ensuing Bulldog possession, Carson Graham stepped in front of a Woodridge pass intercepting it and giving West Branch the ball in Bulldog territory.  This was the spark the offense needed, as the route was on moving forward.  Following a deep ball down the left sideline to Joey JacksonBoston Mulinix would find pay dirt giving West Branch the lead with 2:45 left to play in the first quarter.  After another three and out by the Bulldogs, West Branch quarterback Jeremiah Thomas found Anthony Perry on a post route for a 48 yard touchdown giving the Warriors a 12-0 lead to end the first quarter.

The Warriors would pull away in the second quarter scoring 34 points.  Copper Anderson scored on a 15 yard reception from Thomas followed by Jackson who scored on a 28 yard catch and run.  Thomas would then take matters into his own hands on a quarterback run to the left side, racing down the sideline for a 62 yard score.  On the next possession, Thomas would again find Jackson, this time for a 73 yard passing touchdown. Thomas would round out the first half scoring, racing in from one yard out giving West Branch a 46-7 lead heading into the break.

With a running clock in the second half, the Warriors would score one more time.  Gavin Gregory took a pass from Grady Hirst, breaking tackles and rumbling into the end zone for a 42 yard score extending the Warrior lead to 52-7.  The scoring play from Hirst was his first varsity touchdown pass.

Jackson’s big game resulted in two school records being broken.  Jackson is now the career receptions leader with 151 and also the career receiving yards leader with 2,305.  Both records were previously held by Nick Wilson.  On the day Jackson finished with 6 receptions for 187 yards and the two scores.  Perry hauled in three balls for 56 yards ad a score while Gregory and Anderson each had touchdowns.

Thomas would finish the day going 12-20 through the air for 274 yards and four scores while also rushing for 66 yards on six carries and two touchdowns.  Hirst would end the day completing four passes on five attempts for 55 yards with one interception and one touchdown.

On the ground Mulinix led the way gaining 83 yards on 12 carries with one touchdown.  Damon Edwards carried the ball five times for 41 times.

Defensively, the Warriors held the Bulldogs to just 61 yards on the ground and 153 total while forcing two turnovers.  In addition to Graham’s interception, Zach Coffee recovered a fumble for the Warriors.  Leading Tacklers were Jack Flickinger with 9, Coffee with 7, and Garin Harlan with 6.  Cohen Campbell added a sack for the winners.

Next up for West Branch will be a road contest against Girard.  The Indians come into week three with a 2-0 mark which includes victories over Jefferson and Liberty.  Game time is set for 7 PM at Girard’s Arrowhead Stadium.