Tag Archive for: EOAC

REBELS OUTLAST BLUE DEVILS IN DEFENSIVE BATTLE

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LISBON, OH – On a night where both teams were in search of a season turning win, it was the Crestview Rebels that traveled down to Lisbon and came home with a 49-43 victory over the Lisbon Blue Devils.

The two teams were almost perfectly matched with one another throughout the entire game as the lead for either team did not grow beyond 6 points up until the final quarter. The Rebels and Blue Devils both matched each other in the first quarter, 10-10. Lisbon then started off the second quarter with two quick scores but the Rebels chipped away and drew even once again at the half, 21-21. The third quarter saw the two squads battle it out and trade buckets, drawing even once again at the end of the third, 32-32. The final frame had the action everyone was waiting for as the Rebels turned up the defense and hit a few key shots in route to the victory.

The Crestview Rebels were led by Drake Golden who finished the night with 22 points on 9/12 shooting and 8 rebounds.

The Lisbon Blue Devils were led by Ryan McCullough with 16 points on 5/13 shooting and 5 rebounds.

Up next for Crestview is another road test, as they travel to Champion to take on the Golden Flashes on December 20th. The Lisbon Blue Devils will continue their homestand on December 17th, as they will welcome the Leetonia Bears to town in an EOAC match up.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

LADY BEARS STUN EAST PALESTINE

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LEETONIA, OH- The Lady Bears Basketball Team have heard all the hype about where teams will shake out win 2020, and on Thursday night, they added their name to the list of teams to keep an eye on.  Leetonia controlled the game from the tipoff against East Palestine and were able to run away with a 61-49 victory over their EOAC rivals.

Leetonia Senior Anna Buffone led the way with 14 points and kept her team composed throughout the night.  Buffone’s supporting cast consisted of Taran Ferry with a dozen points, and Ella Gregorino with 10, including some huge buckets down the stretch to keep the Lady Bulldogs at bay.  Perhaps the most impressive player on the court was sophomore Allison Francosky who battled her way to 13 points in the paint while keeping East Palestine shooting jumpers instead of working the lane.

The Bulldogs had four players in double figures including Payton Sherry, and Joclyn Fristik with 11 apiece while Patience Champney and Morgan Rutledge dialed in 10 each, respectively.  It was a tough night from the field for EP as they weren’t able to cash in a single bucket from outside the arc.  Something they’ve done better than most to start the year!

The Bears (2-3, 1-1) will now look to keep the flow going against Heartland Christian on December 19 with JV’s starting at 5:30.

East Palestine (2-3, 1-1) will match up with another EOAC team in Southern on Monday, December 16th around 7pm.  That game will be live on YSN from The Dog Pound.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

FRANKEN CHOOSES ‘GUINS TO CONTINUE CAREER

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  Columbiana Senior Chase Franken has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his baseball career at Youngstown State University. 

Franken is a three-year starter for Head Coach Ryan Wolf’s Clippers. Franken earned 2nd Team PBR and Honorable Mention All-Ohio honors last season as well as First Team Northeast District.  Additionally, Franken has been named 1st Team All-League his three years as a Clipper.  Franken has a career .455 batting average including 112 hits (second career behind Mitch Davidson’s 113) and school records with 24 doubles, 20 triples, and 47 extra-base hits. Franken also holds the career record in runs scored (102) and triples in a season (8).

On the mound, Franken has amassed 17 wins and 186 strikeouts.  Academically, Franken carries a 3.8 GPA and earned Academic All-Ohio Honors in 2019. Franken also has excelled on the football field as he currently holds three school records, was a three-time all-league selection and earned 2nd team Northeast Inland District honors this past season.

Franken also competes in the summer for the Astro Falcons under the tutelage of Don Pletcher.  Franken was a vital piece of the team that went to the Palomino World Series in 2019.

At YSU, Chase will be under the watchful eye of Dan Bertolini who continues to make it a point to keep local talent in The Valley while competing with some of college baseball’s best programs.

STRONG FIRST HALF SETS THE TONE FOR LISBON’S WIN OVER LEETONIA

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LEETONIA, OH – When looking at the EOAC for basketball, the team that starts off strong usually finishes in the top half of the conference when it’s all said and done. Both the Leetonia Bears and the Lisbon Blue Devils know how important it is to do just that, as both teams met for the first time in the 2019-2020 basketball season on Friday night.

The Blue Devils started off the game with a solid first quarter, leading 20-15. In the second quarter, Lisbon turned up the pressure and forced the Bears into some tough spots as the Blue Devils won the quarter 18-4, which pushed the Lisbon lead to 38-19 at the half. The second half saw Leetonia push back in the third quarter, as the score at the end of the third was 46-25. The fourth quarter was a defensive battle but the Bears just ran out of gas as Lisbon closed out the game with the 57-33 victory.

The Leetonia Bears were led by Jorden Baker who finished the night with 12 points on 3/6 shooting, as well as, Sefton Houlette with 10 points and 5 rebounds.

The Lisbon Blue Devils were led by Blayne Brownfield with 16 points, Michael Davis with 13 points, and Kaden Crawford with 6 points and 13 rebounds.

Up next for Leetonia is a home matchup with the Matthews Mustangs on December 12th. The Lisbon Blue Devils will return home in the next game on December 14th, as they welcome the Crestview Rebels to town.

BULLDOGS FIND NO PEACE IN PENNSYLVANIA

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NEW CASTLE, PA- East Palestine went across the state border searching for their first victory, but unfortunately, they’re going to have to take a rain check.  The Bulldogs competed in the Mohawk Tip-Off Tournament where they were defeated 86-32 last night, and came up short this afternoon to Elwood City 76-40.

Sophomore standout Jonathan Bertovich plowed the way for EP with 19 points.  Brandon Turcola supplemented with 11 while Tyler Bistarkey had 3 and Evan Smith had 5.

For the Wolverines, Alex Roth had 13 points, Nate Coomfare had 12, and Ryan Gibbons had 9.  Elwood City did a superb job of spreading the wealth at the hoop as 10 players registered at least 3 tallies for the Wolverines.

East Palestine will have nearly a week to gather a game plan for EOAC foe, Leetonia.  That game will be played on Friday at Leetonia High School, with tip set for 7pm.

 

 

PERRY POSTS DOUBLE-DOUBLE; LADY REBS POWER PAST LISBON

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COLUMBIANA, OH- If you’re looking for possibly the best 1-2 punch in the area, don’t sleep on Crestview.  Senior Tanner Hoffer and Junior Krista Perry have the Lady Rebels at 3-0, and have been impressive to start the year to say the least.  That didn’t change on Thursday night as the “Towers of Power” combined for 36 points, and 20 rebounds en route to a 58-45 victory over Lisbon.

Perry led the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Hoffer added 17 and 8, respectively.  Adding to those totals were Shianna Nathes who shot lights out with a trifold of triples on her way to 11.

Lisbon was led by Maddie Liberati’s impressive double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.  Standout guard, Izzy Perez added 14 in the loss.

The Lady Blue Devils will turn their attention to EOAC favorite, Columbiana on Monday at home.  Crestview opens its conference schedule as well next Wednesday against Liberty.

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

EP FIGHTS BACK TO .500 AGAINST HEARTLAND

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EAST PALESTINE, OH-  Lady Bulldog Head Coach Will Franklin knew that he would have his hands full with the early portion of the schedule this year, and felt if they could compete in their non-league games that things would fall into place later in the season.  After starting 0-2, the Lady Dogs have bounced back in a big way with wins over Campbell Memorial, and following up with a 54-28 victory over Heartland Christian on Thursday night.

Payton Sherry led the way with a near triple-double with 8 points, 8 assists and 9 rebounds for the Bulldogs on her way to the Gorby’s Player of the Game.  Joclyn Fristik led all scorers with 18, and Patience Champney added a dozen as well.

For Heartland Senior Sidney Ogden had an impressive 15 points for the Lady Lions, and Jordan Webb added 5 as well.

East Palestine (2-2) will now look to open EOAC play next Thursday against Leetonia on the road.  That game can be seen right here on YSN.

LADY DOGS DEFENSE PREVAILS IN WIN OVER CAMPBELL

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The Lady Bulldog Basketball Team hasn’t started the way they would have liked, but you know what they say: “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”  On Wednesday night, the Lady Dogs started and finished in convincing fashion defeating Campbell Memorial 58-19.

Junior sharpshooter Joclyn Fristik led the way with 20 points earning her the Gorby’s Player of the Game.  Sophomore Paige Snyder cashed in a dozen points and 8 rebounds, while Payton Sherry had 2 points and 6 helpers but set the tone defensively with 3 steals. Morgan Rutledge powered her way for 9 tallies and Patience Champney had an impressive debut with 10.

The Lady Red Devils were led by Leila Kannali who had 15.

East Palestine will have to rest quickly as they return to the hardwood on Thursday against Heartland Christian around 7pm.  That game can be seen on YSN for those who cannot attend in person.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

BLUE DEVILS COME UP A BIT SHORT; FALL TO EAST CANTON

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EAST CANTON, OH – On a night where the Blue Devils needed to get off to a strong start and control the tempo to build confidence moving into EOAC play Friday; the Blue Devils jumped out to an 8-3 lead by the end of the first quarter. However, East Canton scrapped and battled back in the second quarter to cut the Lisbon lead to 24-20 at the half. Throughout the third quarter, the Blue Devils and Hornets both scratched and claw their way though it and at the end of the third, it was all tied up at 30. The fourth quarter proved to be much of the same, as the two teams battled hard all the way up until the end but unfortunately the Lisbon Blue Devils came up just a little short, 44-40.

East Canton’s leading scorers were Luke Riley who finished the night with 12 points and Gavin Schoeneman with 11 points on the night.

Lisbon was led by the junior duo of Ryan McCullough and Blayne Brownfield. McCullough finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, as Brownfield chipped in with 11 points and 7 rebounds. The Blue Devils ended the night shooting just 28.6% from the field while committing 24 turnovers in the loss.

The Blue Devils (0-3) will continue their road trip as they will start EOAC play on Friday as they travel to take on the Bears in Leetonia. Lisbon will return home on December 14th against Crestview on YSN.

LADY CLIPPERS LIFTOFF AGAINST ROCKETS

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COLUMBIANA, OH- There will be many eyes on the Red and White of Columbiana this year.  Last night, many of those sets of eyes left impressed as the Lady Clippers delivered a big win at home 68-34 over Lowellville.

The Clippers started off slow, but it didn’t take long into the second quarter once to catch their stride.  Kayla Muslovski led all scorers with 31 points, 5 steals, and 3 helpers.  Grace Witmer racked up the G. Burbick Farms player of the game for her efforts of 12 points, 2 blocks, 4 steals, 6 rebounds, and a pair of assists while Grace Hammond also scored a dozen with 8 rebounds to show as well.

Columbiana (1-1) will now turn their attention to Ursuline who they will take on in Youngstown on Thursday Night on YSN.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE