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RUNNIN’ A MUCK

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LIBERTY OH- When you say someone is running amok, you describe them as crazy, chaotic, and out of control. For opponents trying to deal with Liberty’s Lexi Muck, it probably can feel pretty chaotic. But a lack of control is not a problem that Lexi has. She is hyper focused on all the goals she, and her team has set.  Going into her junior year, Lexi has embraced a role as a leader of the team.  She serves a role model not just for the younger players on the team, but also all the kids in the Liberty school system. All you have to do is watch the way Muck conducts herself and you’ll quickly discover how much leadership shines through.

As a sophomore Muck finished the season with over 100 kills to her credit. Her biggest asset to the team was her defense at the net. She led the Leopards with 75 blocks on the season.  After losing a handful of seniors from last year, Muck promises to be at the top of leader board in a ton of categories for the Leopards in 2022.

Muck was kind enough to take the time to join YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about her volleyball career. She talks with DJ Yokley, and Anthony Hartwig about stepping into a leadership role, some of the lessons volleyball has taught her, and much more. Make sure to check out the latest Liberty Volleyball player profile on YSN.

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WILDCATS SEND RIVER PACKING

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- The Edison golf team was able to beat to River at Turkana by a score of 204-224. Nicole Zullo was medalist for the match by making a birdie on the last hole to shoot 46 and best her teammate Zoe Shell by one shot.

Katie Phillips was third on the team with a 51 and Ayden Christianson had a 60. Lily Larkins also played in the match and had a score of 69. The Edison golf team would like to thank Chandler Hoppel and her family for allowing us to move our match to their golf course for at last minute change.

The Girls will play their next match on August 31 at Moundsville Country Club starting at 4:00 PM.

Contributed By Kodi Peterson at EdisonWildcats.com

BEAVERS BEAT OUT WELLSVILLE IN A CLOSE ONE

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- Beaver Local’s golf team edged Wellsville in non-league play in an early Wednesday afternoon match at Cedar Hills Golf Course posting a 213 – 219 score.

Michael McKenzie shot 48 to lead the Beavers, Mikey Druschel followed with a 49, while Kristian Lantz and Mason Board shot 58. Other Beaver Local scores included Tori Druschel and Jocelyn Koontz with 64.

Wellsville’s Nate McGrew was low medalist with 45 followed by Maddox Bosco 53, Landon Ramsey 55, Tashawn Williams 66 and Johnnie Tice 68.  The Beavers are now 4-4 on the year and will host Lisbon on Thursday in a non-conference match.

*Contributed By Josh Sigler at blathletics.org

LADY BULLDOGS BOUNCE BACK AGAINST EAST

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- It didn’t take long for the Bulldogs to warm up, and when they did- the EP motor was running at full capacity in a 3-set sweep of East (25-9, 25-6,25-5) on Wednesday.

The Bulldogs were paced by senior Mia Lee who filled up the stat sheet to the tune of 3 points, 3 aces, 4 blocks, and 15 kills.  Mackenzie Parker had a dozen points, 9 assists and 4 aces.  Leila Martin had 10 points, and an ace, while Gabby Andre lit up the service space with five aces, and seven points.  Marah Zimmerman also had 3 kills from the front row.

In JV action, Cami Kridler had 15 points, and Amara Wilson had 5 in their 2-set victory.

East Palestine (1-1) will celebrate their first victory quickly, as United comes to town on Thursday for an EOAC battle.

UNITED GIRLS SOCCER COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH SARAH HODGSON

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HANOVERTON OH- When talking about small schools in soccer, the girls program at United has been one of the most consistent in the area. It would be hard for you to find a losing record in their program’s history since it started in 2006.  They are two seasons removed from a district championship appearance, and they’re looking to get back to that spot this time around. With Sarah Hodgson back to coach the Eagles for another season, United has a great chance to make a run at it.

Coach Hodgson took the time to come on to YSN’s Running Point to give us a park behind the curtain and preview the Eagles season.  She talks with Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about the schedule they’ve put together, the growth of the fairly young program, and much more! Fly with the Eagles and check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Sarah Hodgson.

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SEASON LOW SCORE FUELS RAMS TO WIN

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LAKE MILTON OH- Mineral Ridge shot a season low on Wednesday to help them grab another win over Jackson Milton 171-224 at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course.

Mineral Ridge (9-2,4-2) Trey Rigley 36, AJ Sandy 38, Jackson Geddes 46, Will McCormick 51

Lowellville – Dylan Okular 45, Zac Sargent 56, Nathan Yon 60, Reece Donatello 63

 

RED DEVILS GET BACK TO WINNING

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CAMPBELL OH-  Wednesday night volleyball action saw the Red Devils of Lordstown visiting the Red Devils of Campbell Memorial in an early season matchup. Lordstown came out of the gates with the first point of the game, gaining the only advantage they would have all night long. After getting the first point, Lordstown surrendered the next to Campbell who would then take the ball and get off to a 6-1 start in the first set thanks to some excellent serves from #27 Angeliz Diaz and some sensational spikes from the Red Devils leading lady #12 Kendall Brunn. Campbell continued to extend their lead pushing ahead by double-digits before Lordstown would close the deficit to under five. Campbell narrowly took the first set 25-19.

The first set was the closest of the night. Mistakes and miscommunications sealed Lordstown’s fate on the night as they would go on to score just 11 points as #4 Cyra Cross and #7 Kayla Coleman-Clark took control of the offense along with #12 Kendall Brunn dominating this second set. They would go on to take it 25-11. Set 3 didn’t go Lordstown’s way either as they were held under 10 points for the majority of the set before Campbell let of the gas with a 24-10 point lead surrendering 5 straight to Lordstown before finally closing the third set 25-15.

Campbell claims a 2-1 record to start the early season and will host the Garfield Lady G-Men on Thursday. Lordstown falls to 0-2 and have still yet to win a set on the season. They will stay on the road and take on the Bristol Bears on Thursday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Alek Koberna

SOUTHERN BRUSHES AWAY VALLEY

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SALINEVILLE OH- The Southern Local Indians are out to prove their 18 wins in 2021 was no fluke.  Valley Christian learned that lesson emphatically as Southern reeled off their 3rd straight win in straight sets 25-7, 25-8, 25-12.

The Indians dominated the Eagles behind an impressive offensive attack. Rylee Mellott set up that attack for her teammates all night long recording 52 sets and 20 assists to go along with 21 points and 10 aces. Ashley Shroades was a huge benefactor of Mellott’s effort putting away 10 kills on the night.  Aleah Bach contributed 9 points and 5 kills, while Esther Forbes provided 14 points, 5 aces, and 3 kills. Kya McCulley also recorded 10 points in victory for the Indians.

Southern (3-0, 2-0) looks to stay hot on the young season as they travel to Conotton Valley on Monday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

EDISON VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH LEAH EFT

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RICHMOND OH- Edison is a hidden gym in the small town of Richmond. The Wildcats have a strong core of high character athletes highlighting their volleyball program. They may play in a tough conference, but there’s no reason to think the Wildcats can’t be competitive this season. They have been brought together by adversity, and the bond they’ve built is unbreakable. After taking time away from coaching to build a family, Leah Eft has stepped back in to take the helm of the Wildcats program.

Coach Eft took the time to be on YSN’s Running Point this week to give us a solid preview of the Wildcats season.  She talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about coming back to coaching, what makes Edison special, and much more. Sharpen your teeth with Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Leah Eft.

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BOARDMAN SPARTANS FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH DJ DOTA

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BOARDMAN, OH – It’s always tough for a first-year Head Coach to step into any program while not knowing what to expect. Add on that you’re the third different head coach in a span of three years and that you’re taking over one of the biggest programs in the area, and then you may have started to scratch the surface into the mind of DJ Dota. Dota takes over a Boardman program that is looking for stability, and he may just be the man to install that. Dota comes joins the Spartans after spending four. years out of the head coaching ranks, where he last served as the leader for a West Branch program that won 38 games during his eight years at the helm.

Boardman is coming into a big measuring-stick week early in the season, as they will play host to the very dangerous Chaney Cowboys. Chaney (1-0) is coming off a 34-2 statement victory over the Poland Bulldogs in Week 1. Coach Dota discussed the highs of a very determined Week 1 victory in which his team only led for the last three minutes of the ball-game, and the improvements that his squad will have to make to be able to pull off the victory in their home opener.

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