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MCDONALD OWNS THE FOURTH QUARTER

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LOWELLVILLE OH-  In a hard-fought contest on Thursday night, McDonald secured a close 35-31 victory on the road against Lowellville. McDonald trailed 20-16, and 25-24 after the third quarter.  Grace Callow hit a three off a well designed in bound play that gave the Blue Devils the permanent lead.

Cierra Shiley led McDonald’s offensive effort with 16 points, supported by Julianna Krumpak and Mariah Bregar, who each contributed 7 points.

Lowellville put up a resilient fight, with Morgan Lewis leading their scoring effort with 9 points and Sydney Procick adding 7 points.

RIDGE RAMPAGES TO STAY PERFECT

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Mineral Ridge extended their unbeaten streak on Thursday night, dominating Sebring with an emphatic 65-16 victory.

The balanced scoring effort showcased the depth of the Mineral Ridge team, with Sullivan Sandy leading the charge with 13 points. Ava Hulett and Gianna Gilbert both contributed 12 points, while Lily Merolillo added 11 points and Kelcee Dye chipped in with 7 points.

UNITED MAKES IT DECISIVE IN LEETONIA

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LEETONIA OH- United wasted no time securing a decisive victory in their early varsity matchup on the road against Leetonia, closing the game with a 41-12 win.

Grace Knight led the charge for United, contributing 19 points, followed by Addy Blazer with 12 points and Sam Lippiatt adding 6 points. Leetonia’s Star Neal scored 6 points in the contest.

United’s next match up will be another road matchup on Monday against Southern, while Leetonia will stay at home on Monday and host East Palestine.

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/12-7-g-bb-united-leetonia/12-7-g-bb-leetonia-united/102EOS1D/

SPRINGFIELD SETS THE TONE IN CONFERENCE PLAY

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NORTH JACKSON OH- The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) looks to be an interesting and competitive conference in both the scarlet and gray divisions in girls basketball. With conference play opening up for MVAC teams on both sides. Thursday night, it led to a lot of intriguing matchups within the divisions. One of those matchups were, winners of the scarlet division a year ago, The Springfield Tigers taking on the returning Jackson-Milton Blue Jays for the first time since February 2nd, 2022!

Springfield came out with a fury as three different Tigers scored in the first 65 seconds to take an early 7-0 advantage. Tigers continued to play at their tempo in the opening quarter as Jameka Brungard scored 9 points in the first quarter, helping Springfield hold a 17-2 advantage after the first quarter. The Tigers continued to display their dominance in the second, expanding on their lead and taking a 32-8 edge into the halftime locker room.

Springfield looked to be on the same trajectory in the second half as following the third quarter they were up by a commanding 46-14 lead. However, a scrappy bunch of you Blue Jays refused to throw in the towel and continued to battle for the full 32 minutes, managing to win the fourth quarter 11-7. However, it would not be enough, as The Tigers set the tone in conference play with the 53-25 victory over Jackson-Milton.

Springfield’s Jameka Brungard won Player of the Game honors with her 18 points in the game all of which were scored in the first half! Following her was Mariana Tuscano who finished with 7 points, Reagan Rogenski who finished with 6 points and both Karigan Mullen and Kristina Vecchione who each had 5 points. Primary scorers for The Blue Jays were both Emma Johns and Amani Yasin who both had 9 points on the evening.

Springfield (3-2)(1-0) will now get back home where they will continue conference play, hosting The Western Reserve Blue Devils (1-2)(0-0) on Monday, December 11th with a 7 p.m. tip-off. For Jackson-Milton (1-2) they will go back out of conference when they host The Heartland-Christian Lions (3-1) on Saturday, December 9th scheduled for a 1:45 p.m. tip-off. Keep updated with all MVAC basketball this season with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

CRESTVIEW ASSERTS THEIR DOMINANCE IN LIBERTY

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By Matt Maher 


LIBERTY, OH – Another night another dominant performance by the Rebels as Crestview came into Liberty and snagged a 60-15 victory from the leopards. Crestview was led by a dominant performance from Addison Rhodes who put up an impressive 22 points which was only seven points shy of matching Luvrain Gaskin’s 29 points against Girard on Tuesday night. 

 

Crestview had no problems getting started since they put up a combined 13 points in the first quarter. Rhodes found her first seven with two 2-point shots and a 3-pointer. Myer Miller also added a three to the scoreboard for the Rebels. Liberty had their highest scoring quarter and put up six points combined including four from Kylee Thomas and a 2-point shot from Brookyn Barnette. 

 

Crestview continued to stomp on the hardwood in the second with an impressive 25 points including nine from Rhodes and a pair of threes from Alexa DiCross and Kerrigan Miller, Luvrain Gaskins also went 2-for-2 from the free throw line. Liberty would only find a total of three points this quarter and they came from Mia Parker with a long 3-point shot.

 

The second half brought Crestview lowest scoring quarters thanks to their monstrous lead resulting in a running clock fairly early in the third. Luvrain gaskins would lead the charge this quarter finding three 2-pointers for six points. The other six came from Myer Miller who found a three and went 1-for-2 from the line and Rhodes who only found one 2-point bucket. Kylee Thomas was the only scorer for the Leopard’s who found a traditional bucket getting a 2-point shot to work the other 2 points came from Parker and Amari Brown who both went 1-for-2.

 

The fourth and final quarter saw 10 more points from Crestview with Rhodes connecting for 4 more to top off her night. Liberty, yet again, only had a single scorer here and this time two points came from a Thomas Bucket. 

 

Crestview went into cruise control in the second half and drove out of Liberty with an impressive 60-15 win. The Rebels move to 4-0 on their season and 1-0 in conference play while the Leopards move to 0-4 and 0-1 in conference play. The Rebels hit the hardwood next on Saturday December 9th when they host East Liverpool at 12:30PM. Liberty will also be back in play on Saturday when they travel to Niles to take on the Red Dragons at 1:00PM. 

 

LABRAE FORCES THEIR WAY INTO THE MVAC CONVERSATION

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LEAVITTSBURG OH- LaBrae secured a significant victory for their program on Thursday night, overcoming Garfield for the first time in MVAC play. The initial quarter saw a competitive start, with LaBrae holding a narrow 12-9 lead. However, the dynamics shifted in the 2nd quarter as the Vikings surged ahead, taking a commanding 24-12 lead into halftime. Despite Garfield’s attempt to cut the lead in the 3rd quarter, LaBrae regained control, ultimately clinching a convincing 51-28 win.

Key contributors for LaBrae included Ella Kuszmaul, who tallied 21 points with 17 coming in the first half, Riley Rowe with 12 points, and Marissa Levensky with 6 points. For Garfield, Mandy Cardinal scored 7 points, and Kolby Fresch added 5 points.

LaBrae will defend their undefeated record on Monday as they host Newton Falls, while Garfield seeks their first win against Champion on Monday.

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KRAY HAS A DAY IN WARRIORS WIN OVER SPIRE

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East Ashtabula- In an early season test, the Edgewood Warriors emerged victorious against the Spire Red (National Team) with a final score of 56-50. The game, which unfolded with intense energy and competitive spirit, showcased the prowess of the Warriors as they maintained their undefeated record (2-0) this season.

Quarter-wise Breakdown

1st Quarter: Edgewood Takes an Early Lead

The Warriors started the game on a high note, dominating the first quarter with a score of 21 points. The Spire Red struggled to match Edgewood’s offensive intensity, finishing the quarter with only 9 points.

2nd Quarter: Warriors Maintain Control

Edgewood continued to showcase their offensive skills in the second quarter, adding 12 more points to their total. Despite the Spire Red’s efforts to narrow the gap, the Warriors managed to maintain control, heading into halftime with a comfortable lead.

3rd Quarter: Spire Red Mounts a Comeback

The Spire Red staged a comeback in the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors with 20 points. However, Edgewood responded with 18 points of their own, ensuring they remained in the lead heading into the final quarter.

4th Quarter: Warriors Seal the Victory

The final quarter was a hard-fought battle, with both teams giving their all. While the Spire Red made a strong push with 13 points, the Warriors’ defense held firm, securing a 56-50 victory.

Standout Performances

Edgewood Warriors:

  • Logan Kray (25 points): Kray proved to be a scoring machine for the Warriors, leading the team with an impressive 25 points.
  • Jacob Ernst (20 points): Ernst showcased his scoring ability with a solid 20-point contribution to the team’s total.
  • Mason Thorr (10+ rebounds, multiple blocks): Thorr made significant contributions on the defensive end, grabbing over 10 rebounds and making multiple crucial blocks.
  • Zach Carlton Hull (2 spectacular blocked shots): Despite his height, 5’7″ guard Hull displayed remarkable defensive skills with two spectacular blocked shots.

Spire Red:

  • Leonardo Sandoval (18 points): Sandoval led the Spire Red in scoring with 18 points, demonstrating his offensive prowess.
  • Devon Hall (8 points), Raul Youseff (9 points): Hall and Youseff provided additional scoring support for the Spire Red.

Looking Ahead

The Edgewood Warriors (2-0) are set to face the Harvey Red Raiders on 12/13/23 in what promises to be another exciting matchup. Meanwhile, the Spire Academy (1-2) will aim to bounce back when they play against the Lake Catholic Cougars on 12/08/23.

The Warriors’ impressive victory showcased their balanced offensive and defensive capabilities, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. As the team continues to build on their early success, fans eagerly await more thrilling performances on the court.

BOARDMAN FALLS TO LAKE

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BOARDMAN, OH- In a hard-fought matchup, the Boardman girls’ basketball team faced a challenging encounter against the undefeated Lake Blue Streaks, ultimately succumbing to a final score of 68-50. The game unfolded with intense action, and despite the Lady Spartans’ efforts, the Blue Streaks proved to be a formidable opponent.

Lake seized control early, establishing a 16-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. Undeterred, the Lady Spartans rallied in the second quarter, outscoring the Blue Streaks and narrowing the gap to 30-22 at halftime. However, the third quarter became a pivotal point in the game as Lake extended their lead by 15 points, creating a challenging scenario for the Spartans to overcome.

Despite a valiant effort down the stretch, the Lady Spartans were unable to bridge the gap, and Lake’s lead proved insurmountable. Sarah Bero emerged as a bright spot for Boardman, achieving her second double-double of the season with an impressive performance of 13 points and 10 rebounds. Mackenzie Riccitelli contributed to the scoring with 10 points, while Sam Duble showcased her shooting skill with three 3-pointers, totaling 9 points.

M.C. Werth and Mikayla Rivera each added 6 points to the scoreboard, contributing to the Spartans’ offensive efforts. Jocelynn Torres recorded 4 points, and Ava Freeborough rounded out the scoring with 2 points. Notably, Tori Strines, Janessa Prisby, Emma Terlesky, and Lilly Ison provided valuable minutes for the Spartans.

Despite the setback, the Lady Spartans now stand at 2-1 on the season and are poised to rebound in the upcoming United Way Classic at Poland on Saturday.

WRESTLING WEDNESDAYS WITH GARY ALTHISER (EP 2)

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We are on the doorstep of the start of high school wrestling on YSN, and no one is more excited about that than Gary Althiser.  Our YSN Wrestling expert goes into another season with his weekday segment on Running Point to talk up the wrestlers in the area.  We have a lot of teams in action this week, and Gary, Anthony, and Scotty have previews for all of it.  Here are the matches and tournaments that are featured in this episode.

Thursday December 7:

Dual Meet West Branch vs United

Saturday December 9 Tournament sites and teams attending:

Malvern: Wellsville, Southern, United, East Palestine, Western Reserve

Beechwood: Crestview

Ashton Hynde Invitational (Madison): Orange, Grand Valley, Edgewood, Salem, Austintown Fitch, Conneaut, Jefferson, Boardman

Cambridge Invitational: Beaver local

Dry tech duals: Canfield, Girard

Rick Link invitational (Union local): East Liverpool, Edison

Fitch Duals: Howland, Austintown Fitch

Heart of Ohio Tournament (Mechanicsburg): Lakeside

Harken Invitational: Py Valley

Stay tuned all season for more episodes of Wrestling Wednesdays with Gary Althiser on Wednesdays at 1:00 on Running Point.

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WARRIORS GRAB TOUGH CONFERENCE WIN

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BELOIT OH- West Branch continued their undefeated run, advancing to 4-0 on the season and maintaining a perfect 3-0 record in the EBC with a decisive 53-30 victory over Alliance on Wednesday.

Sophie Gregory led the Warriors with a standout performance, contributing 18 points, with an impressive 14 points coming in the second half. Livvie Showalter added nine points to the winning effort, while Chloe Dennison showcased her shooting skills with eight points, including two successful three-pointers.

Looking ahead, West Branch is set to return to action on Saturday with a matchup at Carrollton. The JV game will kick off at Noon, followed by the varsity game.