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LADY RAIDERS UNVEIL ‘FLYING V’

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If you’re familiar with sports movies, you should know that ‘The Flying V’ is one of the greatest formations in fictional hockey history.  It served as the weapon to put the team over the top of their most formidable foes.

In South Range, a team already so talented gained a talented group of Freshmen.  In that group, they’ve found their own secret weapon in Dani Vuletich, who’s flexibility as a player gives the Lady Raiders the spark they need to go all the way.

Check in with Anthony Hartwig as he profiles South Range: The ‘Flying V’

SOUTH RANGE COACH’S CORNER (EPISODE 5) WITH TONY MATISI

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In our 5th rendition of the Coach Matisi Show, YSN’s Anthony Hartwig talks with Coach about the big road wins, and the challenge of keeping the opposition under their scoring averages.

Gear up for the Lady Raiders tough stretch ahead this week, and get in-depth with South Range Coach’s Corner.

CRESTVIEW’S McSECRET WEAPON

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In a development year for Crestview, it’s been a year that many have stepped into big shoes and had no problem filling them up.  The Rebels have found their leadership and weapons in younger players such as Dale McGoogan.  His game is building credibility, and excitement all around the area.

Coach Wilson has been forced to show his cards this year, and the spotlight has been squarely placed on the Sophomore standout and his teammates.

Check out this week’s Crestview Player Profile, and catch up with the Rebels multi-sport ‘McSecret Weapon.’

 

WIDE OPEN SPACES

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Crestview Rebel Sophomore, Tanner Hoffer is well known for losing her defender and getting open.  If getting open is her business, then business is booming!

YSN’s Rocky Brown sits down with the Sophomore Standout and discusses her influences, and how she finds space on the floor.

This week’s Crestview Player Profile: Tanner Hoffer (Wide Open Spaces)

CRESTVIEW COACH’S CORNER (EPISODE 7) WITH JEFF WILSON

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In the lucky seventh episode, Coach Wilson talks about the importance of getting out to a quick start during games, but his pride in how his team has finished games lately.

Heartland Christian is on the schedule tonight, so get the lowdown on what The Rebs have to do to get the ‘W’.

All that and more on this week’s Crestview Coach’s Corner with Jeff Wilson.

 

CRESTVIEW COACH’S CORNER (EPISODE 3) WITH AARON BLATCH

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YSN’s Rocky Brown sits down with Coach Blatch after a long road trip, and as the girls get ready to play Lowellville.  What are the benefits of having a long layoff courtesy of winter weather?  Coach Blatch will explain that and more on this week’s Crestview Coach’s Corner with Aaron Blatch.

YOUNGS AND THE RESTLESS

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After overcoming a devastating injury this fall, South Range multi-sport star, Brandon Youngs has his eyes set squarely where they were when he left off: Winning a championship.

YSN’s Anthony Hartwig catches up with Brandon in this episode of Raider Player Profile: Youngs and the Restless.

SOUTH RANGE COACH’S CORNER (EPISODE 5) WITH JOHN CULLEN

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In this week’s episode, Coach discusses the upcoming battle against LaBrae.  We also get into how he keeps discipline at the Varsity level when outside influences like college and professional sports promote so much ‘entertainment’ into their products.

All that and more on South Range Coach’s Corner!

STEPPING OUT FROM THE SHADOWS: BRANDON YANSSENS

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If you’re familiar with the name Yansenns, you’re certainly understanding that there is a certain level of athletic talent that is to be relied upon.  Not to mention a certain family member has a bit of extra character sprinkled in.

With his brother, Andrew, certain to go down as one of the most prolific football players in Crestview history.  Little brother Brandon is blazing his own trail on the football field, but certainly on the basketball court.

This week’s Crestview Player Profile: Brandon Yanssens.

LADY RAIDERS MAKE STATEMENT

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The Lady Raiders are among the favorites to win the Struthers district tournament, their opponent today Massillon Tuslaw is widely considered one of the favorites to win the Wooster district. If that plays out these two teams would meet in the regional semifinals. Tuslaw came into the game 11-2, and having a top 20 scorer in the state in Majesta Stales. This was the second top 20 scorer the Raiders would have to defend in as many games.

Right off the tip the Raiders controlled the tempo, Maddie Durkin controlled the opening jump ball and went right to the hoop to get the Raiders on the board quickly. The Raiders opened the game on a 9-1 run in the first 2 and a half minutes of the game. When it seemed Tuslaw was going to settle down and claw back in it, Bri Modic hit her first three of the game put the Raiders up 16-5 with under 2:00 left in the 1st quarter. The Raiders would lead 22-7 after 1 quarter of play.

The 2nd quarter was the frame that the Mustangs seemed like they were poised for a comeback scratching away at the Raiders 15 point lead. Sales rattled off 12 points in just the 2nd quarter to put pressure on the Raiders. The lead was cut to 29-21 with 2:00 to go in the half. While Mustangs had all the momentum, senior Sam Patrone hit a three to calm things down and gave the Raiders a 32-21 lead. It helped the Raiders hold a 33-24 lead at halftime.

The third quarter started just like the first, a furious Raider run lead from perimeter shooting from both Bri Modic and San Patrone. And in just 4:00 the Raiders ballooned to a 48-30 lead.  In maybe the best play of the game after turning the ball over Bree Kohler ran down the fast break stole the ball away and threw a full court pass to Bri Modic in the corner for a three that made it a 54-32 Raider lead. The 3rd quarter would end with a 54-34 score.  

Most of the 4th quarter was ball control for the Raiders. Coach Matisi called for a very patient offense and that is what he got. Izzy Lamparty completed an old fashioned 3 point play to give the Raiders a 61-40 lead late and the Raiders would go on to win 62-45.

The Raiders had 3 scorers in double figures. Bri Modic lead the way with 15, going 5/9 from three point range.  Izzy Lamparty finished with 14 while Sam Patrone added 13. For the Mustangs Sales finished with a game high 21. The Lady Raiders return to action Wednesday hosting Mooney.