Tag Archive for: EOAC

SLOW START LEADS TO BIG FINISH FOR COLUMBIANA

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COLUMBIANA, OH- There were many left scratching their heads after the first quarter ended and the Lady Clippers had a 4-1 lead over United.  Both teams were slow out of the locker room to start things but turned up the scoring the rest of the way, but in the end, Columbiana and the press was too much for United as the Clippers scurried away with a 43-31 victory.

United scored 15 in the second frame and went into the half trailing by just one, but we presume to be a stellar halftime speech from Coach Crismon gave his Clippers plenty of fuel, and a 19 point explosion happened in the third quarter to provide separation.  Senior Kayla Muslovski set the tone with 19 points on the night, which was supplemented by great efforts on both ends of the floor from Grace Hammond (15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists) Karissa Tringhese (3 points) and Tori Long (6 points.)

The Lady Eagles were paced by Bailey Boosz who had 11 points and 3 rebounds, and Celeste Hofmeister who had a 7-point evening.

Columbiana (4-3, 3-0) will enjoy their break until after the New Year where they’ll play Leetonia at home on January 2nd.  United will head to Lowellville Saturday to take on the Lady Rockets.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

 

CALL HER GRETCH

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- As one of three seniors on the Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team, Kenzee Johnston is one who appreciates where she is this season.  Trying to take on more and more responsibility for the team, while passing on tips and opportunities for growth in her teammates for the years to come.

With Johnston on her way to her third Varsity letter and a crucial part of last year’s impressive 17-win squad, Kenzie is all business but looks to be having the time of her life.  Even when she’s upset, she has a signature smile that drives her opponents batty.  A Hines Ward-esque quality that few possess and even less can master.

We caught up with the Senior Leader for the Lady Dogs for this week’s East Palestine Player Profile.  She goes by Kenzee, but her friends CALL HER GRETCH.

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EAST PALESTINE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH WILL FRANKLIN

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- Coming off the most successful year in recent history, and Coach Franklin’s most successful as the Head Coach, the Lady Bulldogs are looking to build on a 17-win season just a year ago.  It won’t be an easy road, but it’s certainly attainable.

The Lady Dogs are brushing off a tough loss to Leetonia that left them wanting nothing more than to get back on the hardwood, but the weather kept that from happening early this week.  With an EOAC battle on Thursday and a holiday tournament at home on Saturday, EP needs to right the ship quickly to help build toward the thick of their schedule post-holiday.

We caught up with Coach “Frank” to discuss the opportunities ahead as well as what he’s looking to build upon this season.

All that and more on this week’s episode of East Palestine Coach’s Corner with Will Franklin.

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CLIPPERS BATTLE IN SECOND HALF TO SHAKE QUAKERS

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SALEM, OH- Columbiana survived a scare from Salem on Tuesday.  The Quakers were eager for their first victory of the season against their neighbors of Route 14, but the second-half surge propelled the Clippers to a 70-57 victory.

Coach Johnson’s Clippers were able to post 40 points in the second half when they had just a 2-point lead going into the locker room.

Credit the Quakers with the ability to keep pace with one of the area’s most veteran teams, as Salem is quickly raising eyebrows as a team that is not to be looked over.  Kaleb Caldwell had another impressive outing for Salem with 16, along with Jaren Snyder contributing double digits with 13.

For Columbiana, 3 players were in double figures with Carter Pasco leading the way with 19.  Matt Mazei kept the lane on lockdown with 16 of his own while Sean Whitehead posted 10.

The Clippers will return to action Friday at United while Salem prepares for Springfield Saturday night at 7pm.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

GREEN GOES OFF; WELLSVILLE TOPS UNITED

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HANOVERTON, OH- The Tigers were on the prowl on Tuesday night, and they saw a collective of young prey to register their first win of the season 75-55.

Wellsville Junior, Luke Green, was unconscious from behind the line- knocking down seven (yes, seven) trey’s on his way to a career-high 33, along with 6 steals and five helpers for the Tigers.  Isaiah Greathouse and Jaxon Brewer had double-figures as well, Greathouse had 18 and Brewer had 11.  Speedster, Justin Wright also filled the stat sheet for the Orange and Black attack with 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 steals.

The lone returning letterman for United, Keaton Baker, led the way for the Eagles with 18 points.  Nate Miller capped a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds while Parker Berdine added ten and Steffen Jarrett just missed a double-double with 9 points and 12 caroms.

Wellsville(1-2) will host Beaver Local on Friday, while United (0-4) will turn their attention to EOAC Leader, Columbiana at home.

BERTOVICH IMPRESSES; BULLDOGS FALL SHORT

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- In an impressive effort from an up-and-coming Bulldog team, it still wasn’t enough to get past EOAC powerhouse, Southern Local.  The Indians snuck away with a victory 67-54 over East Palestine Tuesday night.

For the Bulldogs, Jonathan Bertovich had one of the most impressive games of his career thus far against a stellar Indian defense.  Bertovich went off for 36 points that included a pair from beyond the arc as well as going 8-11 from the free-throw line.  For his efforts, he was named the Gorby’s Player of the Game on YSN.  Joining JB in the scoring column was Evan Smith with 5, Brandon Turcola with 6, and Westin Jones with 5.

For Southern, Brock Smalley led the way with 22, and Tanner Patterson chipped in 16 alongside Cam Grodhaus’s 13.

East Palestine (1-4) will now gear up for their Battle of the Borders tournament in their gym on Saturday where they’ll square off against Mohawk in the tournament’s final matchup.  Tipoff is set for 8pm on YSN.

BLUE DEVILS DOUSE BEARS

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LISBON, OH – The Leetonia Bears came into Lisbon with revenge on their minds on Friday night, unfortunately, the Blue Devils took care of business and defeated the Bears for the second time this season, 59-51.

The Bears came out firing, taking a 13-8 lead over Lisbon at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter however was the Blue Devils turn to take advantage, as they took the lead going into the half, 28-26. Once the Blue Devils took the lead, the Bears never regained it, only drawing within two points late in the second half, after Ian Davis hit two threes. When it was all said and done, the Lisbon Blue Devils emerged victorious.

The Leetonia Bears were led by Ian Davis who finished the night with 18 points on 5/9 shooting and 4 rebounds, along with Jorden Baker who tallied 9 points and 3 assists.

The Lisbon Blue Devils were led by Blayne Brownfield with 23 points on 8/14 shooting and 8 rebounds, as well as, Ryan McCullough with 12 points on 6/10 shooting and 3 assists.

Up next for Leetonia is another road test, as they travel to Columbiana to take on the Heartland Christian Lions on December 20th. The Lisbon Blue Devils will also hit the road on December 20th, as they will travel down to Salineville to take on the undefeated Indians of Southern Local in an key EOAC battle.

DOUBLE TROUBLE; PEREZ, LIBERATI LIFT LISBON WITH DOUBLE-DOUBLES

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LISBON, OH- It’s a tag-team that is sure to make waves in the EOAC this year, as it has done in the past.  Lisbon’s Maddie Liberati and Izzy Perez are at it again, and this time Leetonia was the victim of the two-headed monster for the Lady Blue Devils en route to a 62-38 conference victory Monday.

Liberati led the way with 25 points and 11 boards, while Perez patrolled the perimeter with 24 tallies and 10 steals.  Tabby Ketchum also contributed defensively with 5 steals and four rebounds.

For Leetonia, Anna Buffone continued to impress with 10 points, while Allison Francosky cleaned the glass for the Lady Bears with 10 rebounds.  Ella Gregorino also continued her success behind the arc with a pair of threes.

Lisbon (2-4, 1-1) will look to keep the momentum going against Southern on Thursday.

 

 

LET’S PLAY CELESTE’S WAY; FAST START EARNS UNITED BIG WIN OVER WELLSVILLE

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HANOVERTON, OH- It’s hard to overcome early deficits in defensive battles.  That’s the lesson the Wellsville Lady Tigers learned on Monday night.  United was able to jump out to an early 8-0 lead before the Lady Tigers could even get a shot off.  The Tigers would fight back, but the Lady Eagles proved to be too much as they took the early EOAC battle 40-35 at home.

Celeste Powers and Celeste Hofmeister had Wellsville seeing double as they each scored 11.  Bailey Boosz helped out with 10 points of her own to create the 3-headed monster attack for United.

For Wellsville, Cameron Carlevale had 14 points and 7 boards, while Leah Vinton’s seven tallies along with Elaina Weekley’s 8 rebounds kept Wellsville within striking distance.

United (5-2, 3-0) now anxiously await their bus ride to Columbiana on Thursday to take on the Lady Clippers who are also undefeated in league play.

Wellsville (3-4, 1-2) will head home to await East Palestine’s trip to “The Jungle” on Thursday night.

EAST PALESTINE BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH BILL STANTON

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The youth movement in East Palestine is underway, and the Bulldogs are earning their minutes on the floor under 2nd-year skipper, Bill Stanton.

The Bulldogs are well aware of the challenges they face in 2019-2020, but embrace them and are willing to fight through in order to establish a new culture in EP!

We caught up with Coach Stanton for a bit of a recap, and a look forward to what his Bulldogs face moving forward!

All that and more on this week’s East Palestine Basketball Coach’s Corner with Bill Stanton

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