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WARRIORS HOT START CONTINUES WITH WIN OVER EAGLES

East Ashtabula, OH- CVC play is well underway for girls basketball and on Friday night the Edgewood Warriors girls’ basketball team secured a hard-fought victory against the Geneva Eagles with a final score of 54-50. The Warriors showcased their offensive prowess and resilience, securing their undefeated record at 3-0.

Leading the charge for the Warriors was the dynamic duo of Katie McCollister and Annie Johnston, combining for an impressive 31 points. McCollister led all scorers with 19 points, while Johnston contributed a solid 12 points. The Vencill trio, sisters Avery and McKenna, along with cousin Faith Vencill, provided crucial support with a combined 17 points. Leigha Guyton and Carly Kray added to the scoreboard with 4 and 2 points, respectively.

Despite a valiant effort from the Geneva Eagles, led by Delaney Morrison’s remarkable 19-point performance, the Warriors managed to maintain their lead in each quarter, securing the win.

Looking ahead, the Edgewood Warriors (3-0) are set to face the Lakeside Dragons (0-3) in a home game on 12/12/23. The Dragons, coming off a close 36-31 loss to the Jefferson Falcons, will be hungry for a win. On the same day, the Geneva Eagles (2-1) will host the Harvey Red Raiders (1-2), with the Red Raiders seeking redemption after a tough 62-21 loss to the Edgewood Warriors in their previous matchup. The upcoming games promise more exciting basketball action and an opportunity for both the Warriors and the Eagles to further showcase their skills and determination on the court.

EAGLES RUSHING ATTACK TOO MUCH FOR FALCONS

Geneva, OH- In a difficult matchup for the Falcons, the Jefferson Falcons faced off against the Geneva Eagles, resulting in a resounding victory for the Eagles with a final score of 57-13.

The first quarter saw Geneva’s Luke Smith making his mark with a 10-yard touchdown run, followed by an extra point by Owen Pfiefer. This was just the beginning as Smith later added another 8-yard touchdown run, contributing to a 14-0 lead for Geneva. Bryce Peet joined the scoring frenzy with a 13-yard touchdown run, pushing the lead to 21-0.

The second quarter was no different, with Bryce Peet extending his influence with a 15-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful 2-point conversion. Jason Thrower added to the scoreboard with a 2-yard touchdown run, and Hayden Diemer continued the assault with a 3-yard touchdown run, bringing the lead to an impressive 43-0.

Jefferson finally found their footing in the third quarter when Jonathan Bissell broke through with a stunning 64-yard touchdown run, followed by an extra point from Jensen Yaroush. However, Geneva’s Ricky DiPetta swiftly responded with a 2-yard touchdown run, pushing the score to 50-6. Jefferson’s Kaige Boczar managed to score a 35-yard touchdown run, although the extra point was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 50-13.

The fourth quarter saw Ricky DiPetta with another touchdown, this time from 1 yard out, securing the win for Geneva with a final score of 57-13.

With this victory, the Geneva Eagles improved to an impressive 9-1 record, 5-0 in the CVC Lake Division, and are set to host the Hawken Hawks in the first round of the OHSAA Playoffs. Unfortunately, the Jefferson Falcons ended their season with a 0-10 record, 0-5 in the CVC Lake Division, after the loss to Geneva.

EAGLES SOAR OVER DRAGONS

Geneva, OH- In a matchup against the formidable Geneva Eagles, the Lakeside Dragons found themselves struggling to keep up throughout the game. The Geneva offense displayed their dominance early in the first quarter, with Luke Smith breaking away for an impressive 53-yard touchdown run, quickly followed by Owen Pfiefer’s successful extra point. This set the tone for what would be a difficult game for Lakeside, as they fell behind 7-0.

As the first quarter continued, Geneva’s Haiden Deimer stunned the Lakeside defense with a breathtaking 60-yard touchdown run, extending their lead to 14-0. The second quarter brought no relief for Lakeside, as Geneva’s Bryce Peet and Luke Smith added more touchdowns, with Peet’s 26-yard run and Smith’s 25-yard run both capped with successful extra points. The score at halftime was 35-0 in favor of Geneva, leaving Lakeside with a challenging hill to climb.

In the waning moments of the third quarter, Geneva’s Luke Barbo further extended their lead with a 12-yard touchdown run, and the extra point was good. Lakeside managed to put points on the board when Alex DiSalvatore punched in a 4-yard touchdown run, but their two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 42-6.

The fourth quarter saw Geneva’s Parker Williams adding one more touchdown with a 2-yard run, securing the victory with the extra point. The final score stood at 49-6 in favor of the Geneva Eagles.

Despite the tough loss, the Lakeside Dragons will look to regroup and prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Conneaut Spartans in week 9. Geneva Eagles, on the other hand, continue their impressive season with a 7-1 record and are set to face the Madison Blue Streaks, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in the CVC Lake Division.

TOUGH NIGHT FOR SPARTANS AT HOME

Photo Credit: Noelle Nunes

Conneaut, OH- In a disappointing matchup for the Conneaut Spartans, they faced off against the Geneva Eagles, resulting in a one-sided contest with a final score of Geneva Eagles 55 – Conneaut Spartans 0. It was a tough day for the Spartans as they struggled to find their footing against the dominant Geneva squad.

The first quarter saw Geneva’s Bryce Peet making a statement with two touchdown runs, showcasing his prowess near the goal line. Despite missing the extra point on the first touchdown, Geneva led 13-0 after the first quarter. The second quarter only intensified the Eagles’ dominance, as Luke Barbo and Luke Smith both found the end zone with multiple touchdowns, including a spectacular 69-yard punt return by Luke Smith. Quarterback Kenny Young connected with Gio Rice for another touchdown, further solidifying Geneva’s lead, which ballooned to 41-0 by halftime.

The onslaught continued into the third quarter, with Luke Smith adding another touchdown to his impressive performance. In the fourth quarter, Ricky DiPetta added a touchdown run to cap off a dominating performance by the Eagles.

For the Conneaut Spartans, this game served as a tough learning experience. With a final score of 55-0, they faced a formidable opponent in the Geneva Eagles. The Spartans will need to regroup and refocus as they prepare to take on the Edgewood Warriors in week 8.

On the other hand, the Geneva Eagles continue to soar, improving their record to 6-1, with a perfect 2-0 record in the CVC Lake Division. Their next challenge will be against the Lakeside Dragons in week 8, where they hope to maintain their winning streak and solidify their position at the top of the division.

WARRIORS HAVE LONG NIGHT ON THE ROAD

Geneva, OH- In meeting of different play styles that was highly anticipated, the Edgewood Warriors faced off against the Geneva Eagles, resulting in a final score of 49-14 in favor of the Eagles. The game had its moments of excitement and struggle for both teams, making it an eventful contest for the fans.

The first quarter began with Geneva’s Hayden Diemer making a statement with a 29-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful extra point, putting Geneva ahead 7-0 with 7:29 left in the quarter. Unfortunately, things took a turn for Edgewood when Tony Hall threw an interception to Geneva’s Hayden Diemer, who returned it 8 yards for another touchdown. Geneva extended their lead to 14-0 after the successful extra point with 1:31 left in the first quarter.

The second quarter saw more action, with Hayden Diemer scoring his second touchdown of the day on a 5-yard run, increasing Geneva’s lead to 21-0 with 7:30 left. However, Edgewood managed to get on the scoreboard when Tony Hall ran for a 1-yard touchdown, and the extra point was good, making it 21-7 with 5:42 left. Geneva’s Luke Barbo quickly responded with a 70-yard kick return for a touchdown just 3 seconds later, and the extra point was good, putting Geneva ahead 28-7. Luke Smith of Geneva added to the lead with a 47-yard halfback pass to Giovani Rice for another touchdown, and the extra point was successful, giving Geneva a commanding 35-7 lead with 3:21 left in the second quarter.

In the third quarter, Tony Hall connected with Hunter Braat for a 26-yard touchdown pass, and the extra point was good, narrowing the gap to 35-14 with 8:43 left. However, Geneva responded again with Luke Smith’s impressive 65-yard touchdown run, and the extra point extended their lead to 42-14 with 8:15 left in the third quarter.

The fourth quarter sealed the fate of the game when Tony Hall threw another interception, this time to Geneva’s Giovani Rice, who returned it 20 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was good, and the final score stood at 49-14 in favor of the Geneva Eagles.

With this result, the Edgewood Warriors moved to a 4-2 record and will look to bounce back when they host the Madison Blue Streaks (5-1, 0-1 in CVC Lake division) at home in week 7. On the other hand, the Geneva Eagles improved to 5-1 overall and 1-0 in the CVC Lake division, and they will travel to face the Conneaut Spartans (4-2, 1-0 in CVC Lake division) in week 7. It was a tough loss for the Warriors, but they will regroup and prepare for the challenges ahead in the season

WARRIORS HAVE A DAY

By Matt Morrison

CANFIELD, OHIO- The West Branch Warriors were on the road in Canfield as part of the JoAnn Kernan Strikeout Cancer Tournament against the Geneva Eagles. It was a run away victory for the Warriors as they won 11-1.

After the score was tied at one at the end of the first inning, that’s when the Warriors went to work. They scored 10 runs during the next three innings as they were led by Josie Milliken, who went 3 for 4 and by Sara Schmidt, who went 2 for 3. Klary Mckay was the winning pitcher going five innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 run, and 8 strikeouts.

West Branch will try to get back in the win column again when they travel to Minerva on Tuesday to take on the Lions. 

TOTH SHOWS OFF ON A SUNDAY; CARDINALS TAKE TWIN BILL SWEEP

CANFIELD OH- Weather may have dampened the JoAnn Kernan Strikeout Cancer Classic over the weekend, but that didn’t stop them from getting games in.  Canfield saw a Sunday double header end up as part of their schedule.  The Cardinals had all the right moves as they swept two games on the day. Their first matchup was a 2-0 pitcher’s duel against Champion, and their second game was an offensive show as their bats drove in a 12-2 win.

GAME 1: 

In the matchup between two of the premiere teams in the area, it quickly became clear that both arms in the circle came to play.  Canfield got some momentum early however, as Hailey Freedy tripled with one out, and then was hit in on a RBI double from Marina Koenig.  After that, Champions pitched Gabby Gradishar kept the Cardinals lineup in check. Unfortunately for her and the Flashes, Canfield’s Malena Toth was locked in.

Toth pitched the complete game and shut out the Flashes line up.  She struck out 15 hitters and walked zero.  72 off Toth’s 101 pitches were strikes.  Offensively not only did Koenig drive in a run, but Leah Figeuroa went 1-2 with a RBI.  Bella Kennedy also went 1-2.

The final line for Gradishar in the circle was 6.0 IP 6 H 2 ER 10 K 0 BB.  She also went 2-3 with a double at the plate.  Bella Meyer also had a 2-3 day at the plate with a double.

GAME 2:

After their big win over Champion, the Cardinals had a quick turnaround against Geneva.  It was an opportunity for the Cardinals to show off their depth on the bench. 5 players in the lineup weren’t in the lineup for game 1.  Canfield’s offense broke free in this game scoring 12 runs on the day.

Jenna Triveri set the tone at the top of the lineup going 3-3 with 4 runs scored and 2 RBI. Marina Koenig went 2-3 at the plate a pair of RBI as well.  The most productive bat of the lineup was Taylor Morrison who went 2-4 with 4 RBI.  Emma Campbell capped off the lineup by going 2-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Bella Kennedy pitched the Cardinals to victory in the circle.  She went 5 innings and gave up 1 earned run on 5 hits and striking out 11.

Geneva got production out of their offense from Carmen Alvarez who went 2-2 with a RBI and a run scored.  Alyssa Palmisano went 1-2 with a RBI.  Bailey Evangelista went 1-1 at the plate with a run scored.  She also pitched a clean inning of work.

Canfield will return to action on Tuesday as they travel to Hoban. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00.  Champion will return to conference action on Monday as they host LaBrae at 5:00.  Geneva will take the field again on Monday as they travel to Perry for a 4:30 first pitch.

EDGEWOOD ENDS CONFERENCE PLAY STRONG

ASHTABULA OH- Edgewood has spent the season winning a whole lot in the CVC.  On Wednesday night they faced their final conference matchup as they welcomed in Geneva. The Warriors pushed their way to a strong 62-35 win to finish out conference play.  They also picked up their 15th win overall.  They improved their conference record from 3 wins last season to 8-2 and a second place finish this year.   Kaci Kanicki and Katie McCollister both led the Warriors offense on the night with 16 points each.

Edgewood also celebrated National Women and Girls in Sports Day by having guest speakers talk during the night. Jen Crossley, Nancy Barbo, and Candice Wiggins all came and spoke in the gym.  Edgewood has a trio of non conference games coming up on their schedule. Next up for the Warriors is Saturday at Ashtabula St John.  Tip off for that game is set for 2:30.

MCCOLLISTER’S CAREER HIGH LIFTS EDGEWOOD

GENEVA OH- In a lopsided victory on Wednesday night Edgewood was having their offense roll like a well oiled machine. Their balanced attack was way too much for Geneva to handle. The Warriors have been able to score at will all season, and that didn’t change with a 62-29 win over the Eagles.

Katie McCollister had a career high 27 points to lead the Warriors on the night. Kaci Kanicki was her normal self blasting through the stat sheet with 19 points.

Edgewood has a huge test ahead of them on Saturday as they welcome in a very talented Chagrin Falls.  Tip off for that one is set for 2:30.

GENEVA NOT ENOUGH TO STOP WARRIORS

JEFFERSON OH- It was probably a bigger battle than West Branch anticipated in Saturday’s sectional final against Geneva. The Warriors got everything they wanted from the 15th seeded Eagles. In the end Geneva wasn’t enough to stop West Branch from moving on. The Warriors took away the four set victory.  (25-18 25-16 16-25 25-23)

It was a well balanced out offense for the Warriors. Claire Brunner and Mikayln Fitts both led the way with 6 kills. Olivia Showalter chipped in with 5 kills on the day.  Hannah Rush and Isabel Martig both set well tying for the team lead in assists with 11.  Ragan Greeneisen led the defense with 26 assists out of the back row.

West Branch sets their sights on the district semifinals. They are matched up with 5th seeded Jefferson at 7:30 on Wednesday at Streetsboro High School.