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EAGLES KEEP CONFERENCE WINNING STREAK ALIVE

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LEETONIA, OH- In a highly anticipated conference matchup between the Leetonia Bears and the Valley Christian Eagles, it was the Eagles who soared to victory with an impressive final score of 30-0.

The first quarter of the game set the tone for Valley Christian’s dominance. At 10:08, Ja’Sean Lindsey powered through the Leetonia defense, punching in a one-yard touchdown. However, the extra point attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 6-0 in favor of the Eagles. Just a couple of minutes later, at 7:25, Ja’Sean Lindsey showcased his explosive speed, breaking free for a 39-yard touchdown run, extending Valley Christian’s lead to 12-0.

The Eagles’ defense was equally formidable, as demonstrated by Ahmire Dixon at 5:16 in the first quarter. Dixon intercepted a pass and returned it 35 yards to the end zone for another touchdown, widening the gap to 18-0.

As the game moved into the second quarter, Valley Christian continued to dominate. Ike Lake made a spectacular 37-yard touchdown run at 4:25, further extending the Eagles’ lead to 24-0. The Bears’ defense struggled to contain the relentless attack from the Eagles.

Deion Miller, the Eagles’ quarterback, showcased his passing skills in the third quarter. At an impressive 3:22-minute mark, he connected with a receiver from 20 yards out for another touchdown, capping off the scoring at 30-0.

Throughout the game, the Valley Christian Eagles displayed an impressive blend of offensive and defensive prowess, while the Leetonia Bears faced difficulties in finding a foothold in the contest.

MAHONING VALLEY SPORTS

MCDONALD DIGS DEEP TO CRASH CLIPPERS

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MCDONALD, OH- In a closely contested football matchup between the Columbiana Clippers and the McDonald Blue Devils, it was the McDonald Blue Devils who emerged victorious with a final score of 21-14. The game was filled with exciting plays and competitive action that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The first quarter kicked off with a bang as the Columbiana Clippers wasted no time making their mark on the scoreboard. Liam Surgenevic of Columbiana broke free for an impressive 67-yard touchdown run, putting his team ahead 7-0. Aidan Radcliff successfully converted the PAT to extend their lead.

The second quarter saw a response from the McDonald Blue Devils. With just 40 seconds left on the clock, Drew Zajack of McDonald powered through for a 3-yard touchdown run, leveling the score at 7-7. James Hipple’s accurate PAT kick ensured that both teams remained even going into halftime.

As the action resumed in the third quarter, Columbiana was determined to regain their lead. With only 57 seconds remaining in the quarter, Parker Bush managed a 2-yard touchdown run, giving his team a 14-7 advantage over the McDonald Blue Devils. Aidan Radcliff once again successfully converted the extra point.

The fourth quarter proved to be the most intense and pivotal phase of the game. The McDonald Blue Devils staged an impressive comeback. With 9 minutes and 8 seconds left on the clock, Drew Zajack connected with Jordan Perry for a remarkable 68-yard touchdown pass, leveling the score once more at 14-14. James Hipple’s PAT was spot on.

With the clock winding down and the game hanging in the balance, McDonald’s Drew Zajack stepped up again, this time with a 1-yard touchdown run. With just 3 minutes and 16 seconds left in the game, McDonald surged ahead to a 21-14 lead after another successful PAT by James Hipple.

Despite the Columbiana Clippers’ efforts to mount a late-game comeback, the McDonald Blue Devils’ defense held firm, securing their 21-14 victory when the final whistle blew.

LISBON REMAINS UNBEATEN IN CLOSE WIN

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LISBON, OH- The Lisbon Blue Devils clashed with the Fairport Skippers in an intense match that saw both teams battling for supremacy on the field. From the very beginning, it was evident that this would be a game of determination and strategic prowess.

**First Quarter:**
The Fairport Skippers started the game with a powerful 60-yard rushing touchdown, taking an early lead of 6-0. However, the Lisbon Blue Devils swiftly responded with an impressive 10-yard pass from Trevor Siefke to Luke Kraft, tying the score at 6-6. Ben Weber successfully converted the extra point, giving Lisbon a 7-6 advantage. The Blue Devils continued to assert their dominance with a remarkable 37-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Siefke to Marcus Moore. Ben Weber once again added the extra point, extending their lead to 14-6.

**Second Quarter:**
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**Third Quarter:**
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**Fourth Quarter:**
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**Key Statistics:**
– **First Downs:** Lisbon 18, Fairport 12
– **Rushing Yards:** Lisbon 153, Fairport 207
– **Passing Yards:** Lisbon 167, Fairport 45
– **Completions-Attempts:** Lisbon 15-24, Fairport 6-17
– **Touchdowns-Interceptions:** Lisbon 2-1, Fairport 0-0
– **Fumbles-Lost:** Lisbon 0-0, Fairport 2-1
– **Penalties-Yards:** Lisbon 4-19, Fairport 6-25
– **3rd Down Conversions:** Lisbon 5-12, Fairport 2-9
– **4th Down Conversions:** Lisbon 0-9, Fairport 1-5
– **Tackles:** Lisbon 30.0, Fairport information missing
– **Sacks-Yards:** Lisbon 1.0-0, Fairport 0.0-0
– **Time of Possession:** Lisbon 19:35, Fairport 19:12

**Top Performers:**

**Rushing:**
– Lisbon: Ashton Hinchliffe – 19 rushes, 101 yards, 0 TD
– Lisbon: Trevor Siefke – 11 rushes, 39 yards, 0 TD
– Fairport: Fairport 8 – 33 rushes, 207 yards, 1 TD

**Passing:**
– Lisbon: Trevor Siefke – 15 completions, 24 attempts, 167 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
– Fairport: Fairport 2 – 6 completions, 17 attempts, 45 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT

**Receiving:**
– Lisbon: Logan Stauffer – 8 receptions, 71 yards, 0 TD
– Lisbon: Marcus Moore – 1 reception, 37 yards, 1 TD
– Lisbon: Luke Kraft – 3 receptions, 34 yards, 1 TD
– Lisbon: Ashton Hinchliffe – 3 receptions, 25 yards, 0 TD
– Fairport: Fairport 6 – 2 receptions, 33 yards, 0 TD

**Defensive:**
– Lisbon: Hunter Dailey – 7.5 tackles, 1.0 sacks, 0 yards, 0 INT
– Lisbon: Trevor Siefke – 5.0 tackles, 0.0 sacks, 0 yards, 0 INT
– Fairport: Fairport 6 – 1.0 tackle, 0.0 sacks, 0 yards, 0 INT
– Fairport: Logan Stauffer – 1.0 tackle, 0.0 sacks, 0 yards, 0 INT

BLUE DEVILS TOO HOT TO HANDLE

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MCDONALD, OH- The Southern Local Indians faced off against the McDonald Blue Devils in an intense football match that delivered excitement and drama until the very end. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions as both teams battled for dominance on the field in week one.

**1st Quarter:**
The game started with both teams struggling to break the deadlock, with the score remaining 0-0. However, Southern Local quickly shifted the momentum in their favor with a 3-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion rush. This put Southern Local ahead 8-0. McDonald received the kickoff and managed to drive down the field, culminating in a 40-yard passing touchdown from Kyle Puckett to Casey Miller. Unfortunately for McDonald, the point-after attempt was missed, leaving the score at 8-6 in favor of Southern Local at the end of the first quarter.

**2nd Quarter:**
The second quarter witnessed back-and-forth action, with both teams displaying strong defensive efforts. McDonald’s Drew Zajack scored a 5-yard rushing touchdown, but the two-point conversion was unsuccessful. Southern Local responded with a 5-yard rushing touchdown of their own by Jamar Allen, but once again, the two-point conversion was not converted. The half ended with a score of 14-12 in favor of Southern Local.

**3rd Quarter:**
McDonald came out strong in the third quarter, with Drew Zajack finding the end zone once again on a 7-yard rushing touchdown. However, the two-point conversion attempt was once again unsuccessful. Southern Local answered with a 1-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion rush, pushing their lead to 22-18 by the end of the third quarter.

**4th Quarter:**
As the game entered its final quarter, McDonald’s Kyle Puckett orchestrated a crucial 29-yard passing touchdown to Jordan Perry, putting them ahead 24-22. The point-after attempt was converted, extending McDonald’s lead to 25-22. In a dramatic turn of events, McDonald recovered a fumbled kickoff return by Southern Local. McDonald managed to maintain possession of the ball and run out the clock, securing their hard-fought victory with a final score of 25-22.

The game was a testament to the resilience and determination of both teams, as they battled through touchdowns, conversions, interceptions, and fumbles. Despite the ups and downs, the McDonald Blue Devils managed to emerge victorious in a thrilling contest against the Southern Local Indians, with a final score of 25-22.

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NEWTON FALLS OUTLASTS EP

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NEWTON FALLS, OH- The Newton Falls Tigers looked to open up their season with a victory on their own turf, and did just that to the tune of 48-34 over East Palestine on Friday Night.

The Tigers stormed out of the gates with a combined 42 points in the first half, while only giving up a pair of Bulldog scores and the mid-way point.  However, the Bulldogs would bounce back in the second act, outscoring the Tigers 22-6 to build momentum toward Week 2.

The Newton Falls Tigers started the game with a rush, as Kegan Howard scored a 6-yard rushing touchdown, taking an early lead of 6-0 in the first quarter. However, the point-after attempt was missed, leaving the score at 6-0.

East Palestine responded by receiving the kickoff but was unable to capitalize, resulting in a punt to Newton Falls. The Tigers quickly extended their lead with a 60-yard rushing touchdown by Carter Rapczak, putting them ahead 12-0 after a successful point-after attempt by Nick Lampman.

East Palestine managed to break through as RJ May returned a kickoff for a 90-yard touchdown, narrowing the gap to 14-6 after a missed extra point.

The first quarter ended with Newton Falls leading 14-6.

In the second quarter, the Tigers continued to control the game. Gage Phares rushed for a 6-yard touchdown, and Caden Short added a 13-yard rushing touchdown. The Tigers’ defense also recovered a fumble from East Palestine. With successful point-after attempts by Nick Lampman, Newton Falls extended their lead to 35-6 by halftime.

The third quarter saw East Palestine make an attempt at a comeback. Jesse Lipp rushed for a 5-yard touchdown, and Tanner Morrow rushed for a successful two-point conversion, bringing the Bulldogs’ score to 18. However, Newton Falls responded with a 1-yard rushing touchdown by Gage Phares, increasing their lead to 48-18.

East Palestine fought valiantly in the fourth quarter, with Zach Schnelle and RJ May each adding a rushing touchdown, along with successful two-point conversions. Despite their efforts, the final score remained 48-34 in favor of Newton Falls.

Kegan Howard finished 7/10 for 76 yards and a score under center, while posting 31 yards on the ground and adding another TD along the way.  Carter Rapczak led all rushers with 146 yards on 11 totes, and punched in for scores twice.  Caden Short ran for 35 yards, Gage Phares ran for 97 on 13 carries and found the endzone twice as well.  Jesse Chitwood made the most of his one reception by finding the endzone.

For East Palestine, Owen Jurjavcic went 7/12 through the air for 65 yards and a tuddy, while showing off the ground game as well with 13 carries for 67 yards.  The Bulldog rushing attack was paced by senior Jesse Lipp on 13 carries for 65 yards and a pair of scores.  Freshman RJ May had six carries for 40 yards on the ground and 3 receptions for 39 yards and a score while returning a kick for a touchdown as well.

 

TIGERS CAUGHT BY THE TAIL IN OPENER

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WELLSVILLE, OH- The Wellsville Tigers were turning the page on a new era in Tiger Country, as new coach Camden Douglas looked to make a quick impression in his young career.  Steubenville Central Catholic had other plans in a 37-6 victory to open the season.

The game ignited with an explosive start as Tyler Ialenti of SCC showcased his prowess, darting 16 yards for a touchdown just 5 minutes and 31 seconds into the game. His successful point-after attempt put SCC in the lead at 8-0.

The second quarter was a seesaw battle as Wellsville’s Clayton Kersey answered back with a determined 1-yard touchdown run, narrowing the gap to 8-6 with 4 minutes and 26 seconds left. However, SCC’s Tyler Ialenti displayed his versatility, embarking on a 50-yard run for another touchdown, bolstering SCC’s lead to 15-6 with just 1 minute and 58 seconds remaining in the half. The excitement didn’t stop there, as Ialenti struck again with a 4-yard rushing touchdown just as the clock expired, securing a 2-point conversion in the process and sending SCC into halftime with a 23-6 lead.

The third quarter unfolded with more fireworks as Tyler Sprochi showcased his speed and agility, returning a kick an impressive 65 yards for a touchdown just 15 seconds into the quarter. SCC’s extra point kick extended their lead to 30-6, putting the game firmly in their control.

The fourth quarter saw no respite in SCC’s dominance. Tommy Pergi broke through the defense with a 23-yard run for a touchdown, adding to SCC’s commanding lead. The successful extra point kick brought the score to 37-6 with 4 minutes and 22 seconds left, solidifying SCC’s triumph.

 

ROCKETS BLAST PAST CLIPPERS IN OVERTIME

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COLUMBIANA, OH-In a breathtaking battle on the gridiron, the Lowellville Rockets clashed with the Columbiana Clippers in a game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. The final score, 22-21 in overtime and in favor of Lowellville, epitomized the nail-biting nature of the contest.

The game kicked off with Columbiana’s Kian Hartley exhibiting his skills, as he dashed his way 6 yards into the endzone, followed by a successful PAT by Aidan Radcliff, giving Columbiana the early lead at 7-0 with just 1 minute and 16 seconds left in the first quarter. Hartley continued his dominance, adding a 5-yard touchdown run to his tally, and Radcliff’s accurate kick extended Columbiana’s lead to 14-0 at the 9:03 mark.

However, Lowellville was far from ready to concede. Michael Ballone orchestrated a remarkable drive, connecting with Matthew Lucido on a 4-yard touchdown pass, which Lucido followed with a successful PAT, narrowing the gap to 14-7 with 3 minutes and 54 seconds left in the second quarter. The Rockets’ determination only grew stronger as Ballone and Lucido combined forces once again, this time for a 27-yard touchdown pass, and Lucido’s successful PAT leveled the playing field at 14-14 with 4 minutes and 15 seconds remaining in the quarter.

The third quarter saw both teams continuing to deliver heart-pounding action. Columbiana’s Liam Surgenevic found his way into the endzone with a 20-yard touchdown run, complemented by Radcliff’s PAT, regaining the lead for Columbiana at 21-14. Lowellville, however, answered the call once more as Ballone exhibited his versatility, darting 20 yards for a crucial touchdown, and his subsequent pass to Lucido for the 2-point conversion tied the game at 21-21.

Overtime was nothing short of a drama-filled spectacle. Lowellville’s offense shone as Ballone threw a touchdown pass to Lucido, who secured his second touchdown catch of the day, followed by his second PAT. With a thrilling 22-21 victory, Lowellville emerged triumphant in a game for the ages. Matthew Lucido’s two touchdown catches, two PATs, and the decisive 2-point conversion stood as a testament to his pivotal role in the victory. Meanwhile, Michael Ballone’s two touchdown passes and a 20-yard rushing touchdown showcased his all-around prowess.

Columbiana’s Kian Hartley left his mark with two impressive touchdown runs and an interception, while Liam Surgenevic’s 20-yard touchdown run in overtime highlighted his significant contributions.

VALLEY RISES PAST REBELS IN WEEK ONE

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Valley Christian Eagles clashed with the Crestview Rebels in an exciting game that saw a series of impactful scoring drives for three top area running backs.

Early in the game, the Eagles’ Ja’sean Lindsey showcased his agility and determination with a 3-yard touchdown run, giving Valley Christian an initial 6-0 lead with 8 minutes and 15 seconds remaining in the quarter.

Valley Christian’s Ike Lake continued the offensive onslaught, finding the end zone with a 3-yard touchdown run, pushing the Eagles’ advantage to 14-0. Lake’s impressive performance on the ground included 63 yards on 8 carries and 2 touchdowns, solidifying his impact on the game.

While Ja’sean Lindsey had a strong night running the ball, amassing two scores and 217 yards on 20 carries, the Eagles defense was equally formidable. Cadyn McElhaney intercepted a pass, showcasing the team’s splash play ability on both sides of the ball.

The Rebels fought back, as Jake Noling powered through the Eagles’ defense for a 1-yard touchdown run, narrowing the gap to 14-6. Noling proved to be a key player for the Rebels, accumulating seven carries for 45 yards and both of Crestview’s scores.

However, Valley Christian responded swiftly. Ja’sean Lindsey added another touchdown to his impressive performance, this time with a 1-yard run, extending the Eagles’ lead to 22-6 with 7 minutes and 39 seconds left in the game.

As the game entered the fourth quarter, Jake Noling dug deep, finding the end zone with a 2-yard touchdown run. While the Rebels drew nearer, their efforts weren’t enough to overcome the Eagles’ lead. The final score stood in favor of Valley Christian, as they secured the victory on opening night 30-12.

LADY BULLDOGS ARE ON A MISSION

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COLUMBIANA, OH- East Palestine is on a roll right now in girls hoops.  Winners of seven of their last eight contests, and six in a row after beating Heartland Christian 49-33 on Wednesday night.

Mia Lee continued to set the tone with 22 points on the night, but Mara Zimmerman would earn the “Junkyard Dog” chain for her tireless efforts on the boards and eight points to help seal the win.  Leila Martin also chipped in a dozen, while Jasmine Ludt had four, and Gabby Andre had 3.

For Heartland Christian, Rylee Shadowens and Zoe Matthews led the way with eight points apiece.  Rachel Reynolds had seven tallies, and Sophia Stambaugh and Alaina Shaulis both contributed four points.

East Palestine (11-6,6-4) has a quick turnaround in the Dog Pound on Thursday against Southern, while Heartland Christian will host Leetonia this Saturday.

ZINES DOMINATES AT EOAC TOURNAMENT

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SALEM OH- Salem Hills Golf and Country Club played host Tuesday to the Inaugural EOAC Girls Invitational. It was a great day for girls golf as twenty two participants from four schools converged on Salem Hills looking to take the conference crown. United’s Mati Zines continued to set the bar locally for girls golf as the junior claimed the individual title shooting an 18 hole round of 84. Izzy Travis of Columbiana finished second with 96, and East Palestine’s Addy Bycroft took third carding 98. Columbiana claimed the team title posting a score of 404. The host team United finished second with a 445, while Southern carded a 477 and East Palestine scored a 498.

Individual Scores top 10:
Mati Zines 84 United
Izzy Travis 96 Columbiana
Addy Bycroft 98 East Palestine
Ellie Jackson 100 Columbiana
Kennedy Lewis 103 Southern
Avery Mazei 104 Columbiana
Katrina Patrick 104 Columbioana
Madison Kibler 106 United
Hailey Muntean 108 Columbiana
Emma Murphy United 115 United
*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler.