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BLUE JAYS HAVE A GREAT SHOWING AT MVAC CHAMPIONSHIP

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MCDONALD OH- On Tuesday the Jackson Milton cross country teams participated in the MVAC League Championship race at Woodland Park in McDonald. The team had their second chance this season to tackle the billy goat hill in the park and bring down their times from the first race of the season, which was run on this same course. In this race the runners are given the opportunity to earn first team, second team, or honorable mention all league honors. Cross country runners are only given one chance to become an all league runner with the place they finish in at this one race.

 

Runners that finish 1-7 in their race are named first team all league, 8-14 are named second team all league, and 15-21 are named honorable mention all league.

 

The team raced on one of their favorite courses and had perfect running weather. The high school boys team finished in 4th place overall as a team out of 8 total teams!

 

7 Runners finished the race with all league honors.

 

Overall Team Results: (Runner – Place – Time)

*Denotes overall placer

 

High School Girls:

*Faith Sullivan – 4th place – 21:55 (First Team All League)

*Serenity Perrine – 10th place – 22:39 (Second Team All League)

Kalli Ivari – 24th place – 24:52

Abby Bueno – 30th place – 26:13

 

High School Boys: 4th Place Overall

*Lucas Sokol – 6th place – 18:05 (First Team All League)

Alex Lipp – 26th place – 20:26

Landon Fortunato – 31st place – 20:46

Nate Craver – 32nd place – 20:51

Jonathan Lanham – 51st place – 23:21

Landon Malmfeldt – 53rd place – 23:34

 

*Contributed By Kayla Malmfedlt at jacksonmiltonathletics.org

CAMPBELL COMPLETES COMEBACK

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LIBERTY OH-

Liberty and Campbell duke it out on Tuesday night in one of the most competitive volleyball games of the season. At Pete Prokup court in Liberty with one of the largest crowds of the season, the Leopards came out of the gate swinging with great net play from both Demi Watson and Lexi Muck. They led their team to a set win 25-18 to get the night started. Set two would also go their way as Muck and Demi continued their dominant night at the net. Campbell would edge a little closer put couldn’t get enough going their way early on and Liberty took set two 25-21. This is where the night got interesting, with a heavy lead and an almost guaranteed win the Leopards were sitting happy, but then out of nowhere every single play started going right for the Red Devils. Angeliz Diaz took away every Liberty hit and Kendall Brunn became the best player on the floor earning multiple blocks and getting kill after kill as Campbell flipped the script on Liberty an d took the third set 25-20. Set four was the most competitive of the night between the two squads as they flipped the lead back and forth a handful of times before an unexpected hero would rise to the occasion.

A Freshman by the name of Jayda Coriano lit the spark late for Campbell pushing them out in front and helped stall a late Liberty push led by Muck. Campbell after losing the first two sets had now forced set five after a 25-23 set win. Campbell then came out in set five with a newfound energy and they played their best volleyball of the season going toe to toe with the Leopards that came into their arena a few weeks ago and took a win. Now they would return the favor. Set five was as close as the last but once again Jayda Coriano stepped up when her team needed her the most as she would be the final Red Devil to touch the ball winning the game for Campbell and then was named by Campbell coaches as their player of the game after taking set five 15-13.

Campbell off the win pushes their record out to double digit wins and takes control of fourth place in the MVAC Gray Tier. They are now (10-8) overall and (5-8) in conference play. Campbell defends home court this Thursday as the visiting Newton Falls Tigers come to town. Liberty slips to (8-10) after the loss and drops to a tie for fifth with Champion in the MVAC Gray Tier with a (4-8) conference record. The Leopards will head on the road Thursday to match up with the team they are tied for fifth with currently in the conference in Champion.

*Contributed By YSN’s Alek Koberna.

ALL THE AUERS IN A DAY

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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview volleyball is the last remaining undefeated volleyball team in the YSN family, and a huge reason why is Grace Auer. Grace has found a way to put her hands in every state category the game has to offer. Auer is one of the most dynamic players that you’ll find in the area. She has put together multiple triple doubles in her career. When she’s in the back row she sets the offense up with precision. When she’s in the front row, she can swing with enough power to put a ball through a brick wall.

Alisha Auer as head coach, Grace Auer as a statistical leader, and now Lainy Auer as a new shiny tool in the chest, Crestview has plenty of AUERS in a day to beat you. Looking at Grace’s numbers this season you’ll see what we are talking about. Grace is currently sitting second on the team in kills with 215. She averages 4.1 kills per set.  Then you flip the page to her assist numbers and you’ll see she leads the team with 279 assists, and averages 5.4 per set.  Then, if you take a look at her dig numbers you’ll find she’s first on the team with 203 averaging 3.9 per set.

Grace took the time to join Anthony Hartwig and talk about her fantastic career. They discuss what makes this Rebels program so special, her family connections, and so much more. Check out the latest Crestview Player Profile only on YSN!

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WARRIORS DO WELL IN SECTIONALS

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MASSILLON OH-

The Warrior tennis squad traveled to Massillon today to Jackson Park for OHSAA Sectional Tournament play.  The Warriors had a nice showing with Ally Zion moving on to Thursday’s round.Results from today:

West Branch singles-Ally Zion won two matches today 6-3, 6-4 vs Alliance and 6-0, 6-2 vs Norton.  She will play Thursday against Marlington’s Elizabeth Mason.

LilyAnn Bonar won two matches today against Coventry 6-0, 6-0 and Claymont 6-1, 6-2 before losing her 3rd match to Canton Christian 4-6, 4-6.

Autumn Johnston lost her first match to Canton South 6-7 (4-6), 2-6.

In doubles action: Kate Slutz and Niah Muniz defeated Orville 6-4, 5-7, 11-9 and then lost to Canton South 4-6, 2-6.

Sophia McDonald and Iris Shofroth lost to Norton 6-0, 6-0.

*Contributed By Ryan Wolf at wbathletics.org

RAMS EARN MVAC CROWN

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Mineral Ridge has been laser focused on winning a MVAC championship all year.  Plenty of talented teams put their will to the test. It was a fight all year but Tuesday the Rams clinched their MVAC Championship and completed their first goal on their long list. The Rams swept McDonald in three sets to earn the title. (25-20 25-19 25-9)

The Rams were led by Olivia Booth who finished the night with 8 kills. Her biggest attribute to the win though was her serve receiving. Faith Schneider led the teams in kills with 17 kills, she earned a double double with 20 kills.  Ava Hulett also managed a double double with 11 kills, and 18 digs.  Samantha Aulet flew around the court setting up her hitters for 33 assists.

Mineral Ridge returns to action on Thursday as they hit the road to take on Springfield.  McDonald returns home to to host Lowellville on Thursday.

LAKEVIEW CLINCHES AT LEAST SHARE OF NE8 TITLE

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JEFFERSON OH- Lakeview has had the goal of a conference championship in the back of their mind all season long. After watching Girard claim the crown last season, Lakeview was dying to reclaim their spot at the top. Coming in to Tuesday Lakeview needed a win to clinch at least a share of the championship. The Bulldogs got a battle, but prevailed in four sets.  (25-15 15-25 25-19 25-10)

Reagan Price had a fantastic day out of the middle with 18 kills on the night.  She also served up 6 aces.  Maggie Pavlansky worked hard to run the offense with 26 assists.  Maddie Bayus took the lead on defense with 26 digs.

Lakeview can clinch the outright championship on Thursday as they host South Range on senior night.  The Falcons will hit the road to close out league play on Thursday at Hubbard.

TIGERS TAKE BACK AND FORTH TUSSLE WITH URSULINE

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HOWLAND OH- It definitely wasn’t your typical three set sweep on Tuesday night in Howland. The Tigers did win all three sets against Ursuline, but it was a battle.  (26-24 25-22 25-23)

 

In the first set, it was Ursuline that got off to a great start. They led 11-5 early and had momentum. Howland then scored 6 points in a row to tie it at 11. Later on in the set, Ursuline would take another big lead, but the Tigers would not be denied. They pushed their way to win set 1 and that set the tone for the rest of the game. It was the Tigers that opened up the big early lead in set 2. Then Ursuline would fight their way all the way back with a 5-0 rally.  The Tigers would once again have to battle to the end to take a 2-0 lead. The third set was when the Tigers saved the best comeback for last.  Trailing 20-11 in set 3, Howland went on an 11-0 run, and eventually won set three to secure the sweep.

Courtney Clark led the Tigers with an impressive 21 kills. She also was the one to put the match away with a kill in the 3rd.  Sianna Dykes was another big key to the Tigers offense as she gathered 14 kills. The two hitters were responsible for 35 of the 43 Tiger kills.

Ursuline was led by Trinity Lamb who finished with 9 kills, and 3 blocks. Laurden DiNardo finished with 8 kills for the Irish.

Howland will return to action on Thursday as they travel to Canfield. Ursuline returns home on Thursday to host Salem.

 

CANFIELD SQUEEZES PAST AUSTINTOWN ON SENIOR DAY

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CANFIELD, OH- The Canfield Cardinals stayed undefeated in AAC play with a 2-1 victory over Austintown Fitch. Canfield struck first in the opening half on a goal by captain Ethan Mulichak with 29:06 left in the half. Right before the half was complete, Austintown senior Nick Tibolla tied the match up at 1 with just 1:39 left. In the second half, Canfield took a 2-1 lead on another goal by a captain. With 35:48 left, Ben Kovach kicked a penalty kick in to take the lead.

The Cardinals were able to hang on and win the match by a final to 2-1. Canfield improves to 8-1-4 on the season, while Austintown drops to 3-9-2. Canfield will travel to Harding on Thursday, while Fitch plays host to Boardman in another AAC battle.

 

 

RICCHUITI REIGNS SUPREME

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Luca Ricchiuti is one of many seniors that brings something very special to the table this year for the program, and that is hardship. During Ricchiuti’s Freshman season, the Irish were only able to muster two wins, that season also being Coach Reardon’s first back in Youngstown. Fast-forward four years, and the Irish have a very big opportunity to accomplish something that not many other teams in the state have a real chance to do, and that is compete for a state title. Ricchiuti’s experience through the lows of a less-than-stellar Freshman season, accompanied by the highs of a junior season that saw the Irish advance all the way to the state title game, gives him a great opportunity to help lead this 2022 Ursuline squad.

In this week’s Player Profile, Luca talks about his journey at Ursuline, what he wants out of his senior season, what to look forward to in this week’s matchup, and more!

* Contributed by Anthony Romo *

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URSULINE IRISH GIRLS SOCCER COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1)

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Ursuline Irish Girls Soccer team is marching high through a big chunk of their regular season, starting out 9-4-1 through their first 14 matches of the season. In a special edition of our Coaches’ Corner from the Golden Dawn, the Lady Irish coaching staff discussed many topics involving the play on the field, and the recovery that is needed as soon as you step off of it. Hear all about their insight and much more!

* Contributed by Anthony Romo *

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