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POLAND POWERS THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND

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CORTLAND OH- Tournament time has officially arrived which means it’s time to separate the ones that will keep their season going from the ones that have to pack it in. Poland didn’t want to say goodbye just yet. They swept Mooney is three competitive sets to move on to the next round. (26-24 25-23 26-24)

Sarah Forsyth led the Bulldogs offense by collecting 12 kills on the night.  Morgan Bailey set the offense well all night setting up 13 assists, and also serving 2 aces.  Madelyn Ray led the Poland defense with 10 digs. Katie McDonald was a force at the net hammering 4 blocks.

Poland moves on to play conference rival Lakeview for the third time this season on Thursday at Crestview.  It will be the second game of the night starting at approximately 7:30.  Mooney ends the season with a record of 8-14.

LURKIN’ LORENZO

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Ursuline Football team has seen a lot of new faces shine in big roles on this year’s squad, and junior Lorenzo Rohrbaugh has been one of those players who has stepped up. Rohrbaugh has played a key role on this year’s defense from the Linebacker position, clogging the gaps for the opponents trying to gain yardage. Rohrbaugh has helped this Ursuline defense hit its stride at the right time as the Irish have given up a combined 8 points in the last two games leading up to this week’s big matchup with Cardinal Mooney.

In this week’s Player Profile, Lorenzo talks about his junior season up to this point, this week’s big matchup with Mooney, and more!

* Contributed by Anthony Romo *

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MILTON FINDS THEMSELVES ON TOP OF OPENING ROUND THRILLER

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NORTH JACKSON OH-

In the opening round of the sectional volleyball tournament the Lady Jays had a repeat opponent from last Tuesday regular season match with Heartland Christian.   The Lady Jays had the same results with a great battle with the Lady Lions and come out on top again in the five set battle.  The Lady Jays start the first set with too much nervousness, but were able to get it under control as the game went on and were able to make the needed adjustment to secure the win.

Leading in stats in the battle with Heartland was Emily Fultz with 16 service points and 5 aces.  Hailey Chudomelka had 13 service points with 5 aces.  Mia Greco controlled the net with 9 solo blocks and 16 kills.  Alena Len added 8 kills.  Paige Grope had 28 assists. Grace Johns had great defensive play with 25 digs.

The BlueJays will return to home on Thursday to take on Sebring in the section finals with start time slated 6pm.  Please come out and support the Lady Jays as they go for their second consecutive sectional championship and a return to districts.

 

*Contributed By Stephen Mohr at jacksonmiltonathletics.org

RAIDERS GRAB THE UPSET ON THE ROAD

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COLUMBIANA OH- South Range started their tournament run on Tuesday by traveling to Columbiana and beating the higher seeded Clippers in four sets. (25-16 25-18 16-25 25-10)

 

Olivia Meli led the Raiders offense with 13 kills. She also tallied 3 blocks on the night, and served up 3 aces.  Maria Primavera nailed down the Raiders defense with 31 digs, she also was 1 kill away from a double double with 9. Jamie Feren did have a double double with 20 assists, and 20 digs. She served up a pair of aces.

Ellie Jackson led the Clippers offense with 8 kills on the night. She grabbed a double double with 27 digs and 14 assists.  Kelsey Cameron had 7 kills for the Clippers, and she picked up 12 digs.  Ava Heinrich led the Clippers defense with 23 digs.

South Range advances to the sectional final on Thursday against LaBrae. That game will be at Lake Catholic at 6:00.  Columbiana ends their season with a record of 14-9,

URSULINE IRISH DUAL COACH’S CORNER WITH LIZ AND RYAN KELLY

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Friday nights in Northeast Ohio mean a lot to communities for a lot of different reasons, but the football teams get most of the shine. The Ursuline Irish cheerleaders have become just as big of a part of Friday nights as the football team itself, and Cheerleading advisor Liz Kelly has done a phenomenal job leading the way for this squad.

The Ursuline Football team has been known for much of this season with how explosive of an offense they have, but the defense for this year’s team has been equally as impressive. The Irish come into this week’s matchup with rival Cardinal Mooney after giving up a combined eight points in their last two matchups against VASJ and Youngstown East combined. Defensive Coordinator, Ryan Kelly, an Ursuline Football alum, knows just how important this week’s matchup with Cardinal Mooney is.

In this week’s coaches’ corner, Liz Kelly talks about the time that has to be put into every week during the season, what she enjoys the most about coaching the cheerleaders, Ryan talked about what to look forward to on Friday night, some of the standouts on this year’s team, and more!

* Contributed by Anthony Romo *

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ELECTRIC ERICSON

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH -The Ursuline Football team had to replace a key piece of their 2021 squad that was less than a minute away from winning a state title, and that was the school’s all-time leading passer Brady Shannon. Shannon has moved on to the college ranks where he plays baseball at UCF, and the Irish have been blessed to have a new guy come in and fill those shoes so quickly in Jack Ericson. Ericson, a junior, started at Safety last year for the 11-4 team, but moving to quarterback was a whole different job. From opening night against Brookfield to this week’s clash with Cardinal Mooney, Jack has shown that he has the ability to lead the Irish on another deep playoff run in 2022.

In this week’s Player Profile brought to you by the Golden Dawn, Jack talks about the importance of this week’s matchup, what it has been like being the quarterback of this team this season, and more!

* Contributed by Anthony Romo *

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THE BIG TUNA

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LOWELLVILLE- Senior wide receiver and outside linebacker Brady Bunofsky joined DJ Yokley at The Station Grille at Melillo’s to talk about his Rockets career. Bunofsky leads the team with 52 receptions and 853 yards with 15 touchdowns. Bunofsky is also near the top on the defensive side of the ball, having 46 tackles and 7 total tackles for a loss. Bunofsky talks about what the team means to him, along with some things he enjoys outside of football. Check out this interview brought to you by:

 

LUCENTE’S LEGACY

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LOWELLVILLE, OH- Rockets tight end and linebacker Anthony Lucente sat down at The Station Grille at Melillo’s to talk about his football career. Lucente has been a go-to target this year for quarterback Vinny ballone, as the tall tight end has 28 receptions for 392 yards. Lucente has been heavily involved in the red zone air attack, pulling in 10 touchdowns in his senior season.

Lucente has also been a key piece in this Lowellville defense, recording 21 tackles with 2 of them being for a loss. Lucente talks about the expectations of this Rockets team in 2022, along with the support of the Lowellville community. Check out this player profile with senior Anthony Lucente brought to you by:

 

BALLONE TAKES THE THRONE IN LOWELLVILLE

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LOWELLVILLE, OH- Vinny Ballone has been one of the best quarterbacks statistically in the entire country in 2022. Ballone has passed for 2,655 yards in nine weeks of play, with a total of 44 touchdowns without a single interception. Ballone has had a great connection with his wide receivers and tight ends, completing 70% of his passes while earning a tad under 300 yards per game through the air.

The star quarterback sat down at The Station Grille at Melillo’s to talk about his spectacular senior season. Ballone talks about his mindset on and off the football field, one of his special talents, and the connection with his teammates. Check out this player profile with senior Vinny Ballone brought to you by:

SCRAPPERS RELEASE 2023 SCHEDULE

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NILES, OH – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers, in conjunction with Major League Baseball and
Prep Baseball Report announced today the schedule for the 2023 season. The 2023 season will
feature eighty games, with forty Scrappers home games at Eastwood Field. The Mahoning
Valley Scrappers are set to open the 2023 season at Eastwood Field on Thursday, June 1 against
the West Virginia Black Bears. Opening Night will also feature fan favorites Buck Night and postgame
fireworks. The 25th Anniversary Scrappers season will bring nine Fireworks Nights, five
Buck Nights, premium giveaways and much more to be announced!
The MLB Draft League features six founding members (Frederick Keys, Mahoning Valley
Scrappers, State College Spikes, Trenton Thunder, West Virginia Black Bears, and Williamsport
Crosscutters) and provides an unparalleled fan and development experience that features
former Major Leaguers and professional players as managers and coaches.
Mahoning Valley Scrappers ticket packages and sponsorship opportunities are on sale now. To
view the complete 2023 Scrappers schedule and early bird ticket packages available, visit
mvscrappers.com or contact the front office at 330-505-0000.