Tag Archive for: Featured

URSULINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH LARRY KEMPE (EP 5)

/in /by

Weather wreaked havoc all across the Valley last Friday, but none more than the Irish and Raiders facing off in Warren.  The game was postponed Friday night, forcing the Irish to come back on Saturday at 1pm to battle one of the area’s top teams.

Coack K was able to keep the team focused during the game, but the Irish came up short again against their cross-town rivals.

What does the Coach take away from a situation out of the control?  What can be learned from last week, and pushed toward Louisville this week?

YSN General Manager Steve Leslie sits down with Coach Kempe for Episode 5 of Ursuline Coach’s Corner!

Sponsored by Diamond 9 Development

COLUMBIANA FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH BOB SPAITE (EP 5)

/in /by

What a week it was for the Clippers!  A prime-time, OVERTIME thriller that ends up in a victory over the United Eagles in the Eagles Nest!  While entertaining as it can be, it can also play a part into the rest of the season with fatigue, injuries, and strategy.  Coach Spaite has the team recharged and ready to take on Toronto as close to 10% as they can be!

What does this week have in store for our Clippers?  Find out when YSN’s Mark Franken sits down for the fifth edition of Columbiana Coach’s Corner sponsored by Ben Hawkins Plumbing!

THERE’S NO BEATIN’ NOAH WHEATON

/in /by

The East Liverpool Potters are going streaking!  As they line up this week against the Martins Ferry Purple Riders, there are playoff implications on the line, and for this group of seniors, a chance to leave a legacy!  To regain tradition!  A chance to rewrite history in the E.L.O!

For one senior specifically, he has made it his personal mission to put bear this burden.  Coming off an outstanding game against Oak Glen Potter DB Noah Wheaton took a pick back to the house, and put the nail in the coffin on Friday night!

With another big game on the docket, Coach Lud will count on Wheaton’s 40 tackles, and 3 picks to help isolate another win.

Our Tommy Pease caught up with Noah for this week’s East Liverpool Player Profile: THERE’S NO BEATIN’ NOAH WHEATON

PHOTO CREDIT: LEGACYSTUDIOSBYJJS

 

SOUTH RANGE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH DAN YEAGLEY (EP 5)

/in /by

A big win on the road last week for the Raiders gets them set up for a new winning streak against Canton Central Catholic at home this week!

Coach Yeagley and the troops were able to capture the Brookfield banner in Week 5 to put themselves ahead for the year in the win column, what says the Head Coach about the showdown with the Warriors?  What do we have to look forward to against CCC?  Also, find out where Coach loves spending time away from the whistle.

All that and more on Episode 5 of South Range Football Coach’s Corner with Dan Yeagley!

PRESENTED BY BAIRD BROTHERS

CLIPPER CAPTAIN LOOKS TO MAKE IMPACT FOR COLUMBIANA

/in /by

Columbiana Senior Brandt Virden has been described as “The 125 Pound Brick Wall” and to some, it warrants a smile, but if you ask Virden- it’s a warning for his opposition.

The 5’4 Safety is coming off a shortened junior campaign with purpose, and style.  His teammates voted him a Co-Captain of this 2018 Clipper squad, and with that title comes major responsibility.

2018 has all the makings of a special year in Columbiana, and our Mark Franken caught up with Brandt for this week’s Cornerstone Trucks Columbiana Player Profile!

 

LOWERY AND BEHOLD

/in /by

A transfer student in 8th grade, Jordan Lowery has come a long way in his development.  First from the standpoint of patience for his turn, and secondly to be able to capture the moment when the spotlight is on him.

Make no mistake about it- Jordan didn’t miss his moment.

In fact, Jordan has created several moments this season from a leadership perspective that he may not be able to yet understand the ripple he’s created for his underclass teammates.  Lowery is the keynote example of a young man who does what is asked-and beyond.  Going the extra mile because it’s not a crowded road is the belief of South Range’s #58.

We had the chance to sit down with him this week and discuss all things from football to the future.  This week’s South Range Player Profile is: LOWERY AND BEHOLD

SPONSORED BY D’LUX MOTORS

EAST LIVERPOOL COACH’S CORNER WITH JOSH LUDWIG (EP 5)

/in /by

After a huge victory for the second week in a row, Coach Ludwig and the Big Blue Wrecking Crew has the kiln burning white hot in Potterland!

Martins Ferry lines up on the other side of the paint this week, and the Potters look to continue their push toward Week 11.  Can the Potters slow down the running game of the Purple Riders?

Our Tommy Pease sits down with Coach Lud in our fifth episode of East Liverpool Coach’s Corner!

PHOTO CREDIT: LEGACYSTUDIOSBYJJS

 

 

WATKINS PROVIDES THE SPARK

/in /by

Tough as nails.

Leads team in tackles.

Driven.

Intimidating.

Non-Stop Motor.

PHOTO CREDIT: Legacystudiobyjjs

All of these credentials lead to one young man in the East Liverpool lockerroom- Aidan Watkins.

The Potter senior has stepped in nicely to a role that was custom fitted to not only his abilities on the field but his attitude outside the lines.  With all the rich tradition that is East Liverpool football, the leadership role is not one taken lightly in Potterville, but one that is earned by the blood, sweat, and tear equity that has come for over a century in East Liverpool.

2018 just feels like a different year for the Potters.  Our Tommy Pease sits down with East Liverpool Senior Aidan Watkins in this week’s East Liverpool Player Profile- WATKINS PROVIDES THE SPARK

EAST PALESTINE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH TONY FOSTER (EP 4)

/in /by

The Bulldogs put together a big week despite the weather.  The Dogs caged the Wellsville Tigers in big fashion to get their first conference win in 2018.

Coach Foster and the Dog Pound are ready to be road warriors again, this time they’re headed south to the Wigwam of Southern Local!

Can the Bulldogs build a winning streak on the shoulders of the undefeated Indians?  What’s the main focus on each side of the ball for the brown and white?  What’s Coach’s favorite vacation spot?

Find out all that and more on this week’s Coach’s Corner with Tony Foster (EP 4)

 

SALEM FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH RON JOHNSON (EP 5)

/in /by

After a tough weather week in the Valley, The Quakers were forced to call an audible and play on Saturday.  Coach Johnson isn’t one to make excuses and toughed things out with his troops short-handed in week five.  The Quakers came up short, but not for lack of effort.

However, another week presents itself, and the Quakers look to get back to full strength and home cooking doesn’t hurt as the Quakes look to grab the oars in Reilly Stadium to take on Marlington.

Our Jarrod Niederhiser connects with RonJohn for Episode 5 of Salem Football Coach’s Corner!

*BONUS*

Marlington Head Coach Beau Balderson talks with our Matt Mowery