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LIV’ING ON A PRAYER

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- On each team, there’s a spark.  An igniter, of sorts that keys the team to their rise, or able to put the team on their back and take them to the next level.  This season, Senior Liv Figley provided plenty of shine on the court as the Bulldogs and their fans were served a great season in 2019.

Although the Lady Bulldogs landed short of their goal, it wasn’t due to a lack of hard work and dedication.  Much of that attitude and swagger came from the front lines and the hard-swinging, high-flying, fist-pumping heartbeat of the Brown and White that is Liv Figley.

While on the court she is an elite competitor, off the court she’s a caring young lady who puts other’s needs and wants ahead of herself.   Our Tim Figley sits down in a family reunion of sorts to talk with the Bulldog Senior in this week’s East Palestine Player Profile: LIV’ING ON A PRAYER.

 

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POTTERS TAKE BACK TURKEY BOWL FROM TIGERS

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WELLSVILLE, OH- Just two miles of Ohio St. Rt. 7 separate Wellsville and East Liverpool’s communities, and while the bus ride for tonight’s game was a short one, the time in between football games between the two schools was large. 1964 was the last time these southern Columbiana County neighbors faced off on the gridiron. That year the top-rated show on television was The Munsters, I Want to Hold Your Hand was the No. 1 song on the charts, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Yankees for a World Series title.   

In what used to be called the Turkey Bowl – because the two teams always faced off on Thanksgiving Day – the Potters came away with a 48-15 win at Nicholson Stadium on Senior Night for the Tigers. The Potters got things started off quickly in the first quarter with a 42-yard touchdown pass from Nick Woodyard to Timmy Neal. The Tigers responded with a six-minute drive of their own that saw quarterback Troy Carter take it in from the 1-yard line to tie things up. East Liverpool would score the next three touchdowns before Jason Tice hit pay dirt from two yards out to make the score 27-15 with 49 seconds to go in the first half. On the Potter’s next drive, Draven Crow forced a fumble giving the Tigers a first and goal inside the 10-yard line. Unfortunately, the Tigers couldn’t capitalize and went into the half with a 12-point deficit. 

The second half was all East Liverpool as the Potters scored three more touchdowns in the third quarter to cap off scoring for the night. The Potters all-time leading rusher Derek Carter had a night to remember as he gained 319 yards and four touchdowns on 22 carries. Woodyard had 107 yards and a touchdown on the ground as well. For the Tigers, Jason Tice had 45 yards and a touchdown out of the backfield, and Troy Carter went 14/27 with 130 yards through the air. 

Both teams finish the year at 5-5 and out of playoff contention. 

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Gary Althiser

INDIANS FAIR WELL AGAINST BEARS

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SALINEVILLE, OH- Leetonia came into tonight’s contest (6-3) after a big win against United. Southern Local came into the game undefeated (9-0) after beating Wellsville.

The first quarter belonged all to Southern as they put up 31 points. During the first, the Indian’s quarterback Jayce Sloan would throw three touchdowns and Cam Grodhaus would rush for one touchdown. The second quarter would still be scoreless for the Bears as Grodhaus would take a punt 40 yards for a touchdown to end the half and put the Indians up 43-0.

To start the second half, both teams would score only once. Leetonia’s Marco Ferry would have a 59-yard rushing touchdown to give the Bears their only score on the night. For the Indians, H. Morris would have a 65-yard rushing touchdown to end the game 50-7 as Southern wins.

Southern will end their seasons undefeated (10-0) as Leetonia will lose and end with a season record of (6-4).

Contributed by YSN’s Derrick Grossen

WELLSVILLE COACH’S CORNER (EP 9) WITH MOOSE RAMSEY

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Coach Moose Ramsey and the Wellsville Tigers hosted Southern last week to take on an Indian team that’s on fire and unfortunately came up a little short. Week ten will put the Tigers to the test again as they will play host to their neighbors down the river, East Liverpool.

YSN’s, Gary Althiser sat down with Coach Ramsey this week to talk Tigers football, their match up with the Potters on Friday night, and also to see what his expectations are moving forward as the 2019 football season begins to wrap up.

All that and more in this week’s episode of Wellsville Tigers football coach’s corner with head coach, Moose Ramsey!

 

Presented by Wellsville City School District

EAST PALESTINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 9) WITH TONY FOSTER

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Week nine matched Coach Tony Foster and the East Palestine Bulldogs up with the Conneaut Spartans. The Dogs battled the entire night but came up just a little bit short. Week ten will be the final game of the regular season for East Palestine and they will look to play spoiler as they will host the Columbiana Clippers Friday night. The Clippers will be coming into this game currently sitting in the #7 seed in Division 6, a loss to the Bulldogs will most likely end their season without a playoff birth.

YSN’s founder and East Palestine’s own, D.J. Yokley, caught up with Coach Foster this week to talk about the 2019 Bulldogs season, his thoughts about what we can expect from the Dogs in week ten, but also what he thinks the future has in store for East Palestine football.

 

All that and more in this week’s episode of East Palestine Bulldogs football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Tony Foster!

 

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BEARS LOCK IN WINNING SEASON

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HANOVERTON, OH- Leetonia’s Marco Ferry was all over the field tonight as he broke the record for most rushing yards in a single season in Leetonia history with 1,841 yards as the old record was 1,776 yards. During the first quarter, Marco Ferry put the Bears up early with a 13-yard touchdown to put the Bears up 7-0.  The next drive the Eagles would drive the ball all the way down to Leetonia’s 1-yard line. As the Eagles tried to get into the endzone, Leetonia would force a fumble and recover it to end the first quarter with the lead of 7-0.

In the second quarter, United’s Tyler Lippiatt threw a touchdown pass to Nate Miller to bring the score to 7-6. United would put their next drive together with another touchdown to take the lead to 13-14. Later on in the 2nd, Leetonia’s Marco Ferry would run through the Eagles defense and score a long 56-yard touchdown to extend the lead to 13-14. As the quarter dwindled down Leetonia’s Gavin Steiskal would kick a 30-yard field goal to end the half 16-14.

 To start the second half no teams would put up any points as it was a defensive showdown.  As the 4th quarter came around Jadeon Finley would intercept Lippiatt’s pass in the endzone and take it out to Leetonia’s 8-yard line. After the interception, Leetonia’s Marco Ferry would take the ball 92-yards to take the lead to 23-14. The Bears defense will stop the Eagles from scoring in the second half with three RedZone stops and two turnovers on downs. The Bears would win 23-14.

Leetonia (6-3) will head to Southern Local as they look for a playoff spot. For United (3-6) they will head to Lisbon.

                Leetonia Stats

                Passing: Dylan Lennon- 3/8 25 yards

                Rushing: Marco Ferry- 26/248 and 3 touchdowns

                                 Dylan Durick- 4/30

                                 Jacob McCool- 2/21

                                Dylan Lennon- 2/8

                Receiving: Jordan Baker- 1/12

                                    Jadeon Finley 1/12

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Derrick Grossen

CONNEAUT CARVES UP EP

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- It’s a season of small victories for East Palestine this year.  The Bulldogs continue to battle each week and keep one eye on this season while keeping the other eye focused on the future.

A long bus ride from a powerhouse Conneaut team was rewarding in a 70-15 pummeling of East Palestine on Friday night.

The Spartans racked up 321 yards on the ground with seven different rushers, the leading horses were Fedor and Davison with 2 touchdowns apiece, Davison had 172 yards on 5 carries.

East Palestine was led on offense by Dominic Cathers under center who went 3 for 7 through the air for 84 yards and a score, while receiver Dalton Vance had 3 receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown.  Cathers also returned a fumble for a score on defense and ran in the 2-point conversion.  Tyler Bistarkey provided the sizzle on special teams with 6 returns for 81 yards.

The Bulldogs (0-9) will conclude their season next week against EOAC rival, Columbiana.

 

CLIPPERS BREEZE PAST LISBON

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LISBON, OH-  The Clippers kept their playoff aspirations in the air on Friday night while handling EOAC business against Lisbon to the tune of 42-6.

Jakob Cross maintained his run on a stellar senior season when he began the game with a 46-yard rushing touchdown to put the Clips ahead for good.  Cross would end the night with 89 yards on the ground with two scores as well as 128 yards through the air and a touchdown strike there as well.  Xathon Cross was efficient with a catch for a score, while Joe Bable entered the painted grass twice on the ground with 3 rushes for 26 yards and 71 yards receiving.

For Lisbon, Tyler Welsch had 2 rushes for 56 yards including a 54-yard touchdown scamper in the fourth quarter.

Columbiana (6-3) who is currently seeded 7th in their region will turn their attention to winless East Palestine to finish the regular season while Lisbon (1-8) plays at United to wrap up their season.

WELLSVILLE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 8) WITH MOOSE RAMSEY

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Coach Moose Ramsey and the Wellsville Tigers traveled to Columbiana last week to take on a talented Clippers team and unfortunately came up a little short. Week nine will put the Tigers to the test again as they will play host to the Southern Indians in EOAC play.

YSN’s, Gary Althiser sat down with Coach Ramsey this week to talk Tigers football, their match up with the Indians on Friday night, and also to see what his expectations are moving forward as the 2019 football season begins to wrap up.

 

All that and more in this week’s episode of Wellsville Tigers football coach’s corner with head coach, Moose Ramsey!

 

Presented by Wellsville City School District

EAST PALESTINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 8) WITH TONY FOSTER

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Week eight saw Coach Tony Foster and the East Palestine Bulldogs face off with the Leetonia Bears. Unfortunately, the Dogs fell just short. Week nine will begin a two game homestand for East Palestine as they will host the Spartans from Conneaut this Friday night.

YSN’s own, D.J. Yokley, had the chance to sit down with Coach Foster this week to discuss what he has taken away from the 2019 football season but also what he expects from his squad to finish out the season strong.

 

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

 

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