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BLUE DEVILS TAKE FIRST STEP IN EOAC

HANOVERTON OH- United scored four runs in the fifth inning, but Lisbon still found a way to win 7-4 on Thursday.

Hunter Sturgeon was the winning pitcher for Lisbon. The pitcher allowed five hits and four runs over four innings, striking out two and walking one. Daimen McCormick threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. McCormick recorded the last six outs to earn the save.

Parker Berdine took the loss for United. The bulldog went three and a third innings, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out two.

Lisbon had 12 hits in the game. Ryan Reckner, McCormick, and Gage Owens each managed multiple. Reckner went 3-for-3 to lead in hits.

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UNITED SENDS A MESSAGE

HANOVERTON OH- The season opening matchup between Lisbon and United had the potential to give everyone an early season preview of who could contend at the top of the EOAC this season.  Lisbon, the perennial league favorites in the EOAC, came into Hanoverton looking to maintain their grip at the top. United has other plans for this season as the upstart Eagles came ready to contend defeating Lisbon 9-2 on a cold blustery day.

Junior Tori Firth dominated the Lisbon hitters all afternoon going the distance striking 14 while only surrendering 2 runs on 3 hits.  The Eagles hitters backed up their starting pitcher by scattering 11 hits on the afternoon against Lisbon standout Mya Emmerling (6IP, 6K).

United scored twice in the first inning and 4 more times the next two innings to race out to a 6-0 lead.   Samantha Lippiatt led the offense collecting 3 hits and scoring 4 times.  Joshlyn Irie contributed going 2 – 3 with a 2 run double to break the game open in the 3rd inning.  Brielle Rose collected two hits, while teammates Makaylah Craig, Mati Zines, and Tori Firth all contributed an RBI in victory.

Lisbon was lead offensively by McKenna Daily going 2 – 3 and Justyce Vrabel 1 – 3 with an RBI.

United (1-0) looks to continue their winning ways traveling to Salem on Saturday.  Lisbon (0-1) looks to rebound as it travels to Youngstown East on Friday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

LISBON WINS ON SPECIAL NIGHT

LISBON OH- Both teams put on a strong performance on Thursday in a match between Lisbon and United. What was stronger was the cause they were playing for. On the night where both teams wore jerseys saying “Melina Strong” they battled fiercely not just against each other, but against childhood cancer as well. Lisbon came out on top in five sets. (25-21 26-28 23-25 25-23 15-6)

Parker Henthorne got in to double figure kills for the Blue Devils. She finished with 10. She also completed a double double with 10 digs. Eliza Baker also had a double double with an outstanding stat line of 17 kills, and 32 digs. McKenna Dailey added 28 digs.

For United, Grayson Kohler had 13 points, and 3 aces. Taylor Cope had 11 points, and 4 aces.

It was Lisbon’s 3rd win of the season, and they’ll look to add to that total on Monday as they host Malvern. United will need to bounce back on Monday as they host Poland.

UNITED VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MACKENZIE FIRTH

HANOVERTON OH- United volleyball is under new management coming in to 2021. However, it is not someone new to the program. MacKenzie Firth has been putting in her time for the program. She has worked with the junior high program, and has been an assistant on the high school level. She knows exactly what she is working with in the program. United did lose their team leader in assists Haley Dees, but returns their biggest swinger in Tori Tschappatt who finished with 244 kills in 2020. United opens their season on August 23rd hosting Minerva.

Coach Firth was gracious enough to spare some time to join YSN’s Running Point to preview the upcoming season. She talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about taking over the job, what the Eagles have coming back, and so much more. Don’t miss this exclusive interview with the new volleyball coach at United with Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with MacKenzie Firth.

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UNITED SERVES UP WIN OVER SALEM

SALEM- Spring sports got its glorious return on Friday night as tennis opened the slate. United went to Salem and dominated the Quakers in a 5-0 match win.

SINGLES:

Keaton Widicka (U) def Tyler Parker 6-1 6-2

Kade Blake (U) def Grant Menough 6-0 6-0

Bryce McKenzie (U) def Luke Deland 6-1 6-2

DOUBLES:

Abby Hruby-Nick French (U) def Dylan Thompson Christian Chappell 6-0 6-0

Mathew Logan-Zack Parker (U) def Albert Berenbuer- Colin Trummer 6-1 6-3.

 

HEADED HOME: UNITED GOLDEN EAGLES BASEBALL PREVIEW

HANOVERTON, OH – The United Golden Eagles are led by head coach Bob Manfull. He expects his kids to compete and play hard day in and day out. He also told us that it has been 12 years since the Golden Eagles have won a league championship outright. Although some teams have changed, come and gone, Coach Manfull wants to bring his team to another winning season and compete for a league title. Coach Manfull also talked to us about how difficult it is to win day in and day out. It’s a mentality and it’s his job to get the best out of his players.

YSNLive.com has all your Golden Eagles baseball covered all season long!

 

REBELS BECOME UNITED’S UNDOING

COLUMBIANA OH- After a close 1st quarter play the Crestview Rebels put up 54 points in the final 3 periods to defeat the visiting United Eagles 65-51 in a Division III sectional first round play.

The Rebels Kirkland Miller led all scorers with 22 points and Jack Yerkey dropped in 14 points.

Brutus Ogivie had 15 points for the Eagles who finished the season with a 8-15 record.

Crestview improves to 9-14 and will travel to LaBrae friday night to take on the Vikings in a sectional finals contest.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

UNITED STAYS ON TOP

HANOVERTON OH- The high-flying United Lady Eagles took care of business at home dropping the Lisbon Lady Blue Devils 51-18 in Monday’s hardwood action.

The Eagle defense stuffed the Devil offense holding them scoreless in the 1st quarter while giving up scores of  6-8-4 in the final 3 periods.

Mickey Shasteen paced United with 13 points and Taylor Cole followed her up with 12 points. Morgan Lively canned 10 points for Lisbon. United stands 15-6 for the year and 10-2 in the EOAC.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

VALLEY WINS BATTLE OF THE EAGLES

A big 3rd quarter helped the Valley Christian  Eagles defeat the United Eagles 41-37 in a battle of the Eagles. Valley outscored United 15-4 in the 3rd period.

Valley Christian scored 18 points from beyond the arc hitting on 6 3-pointers.

Valley’s Joey Battisa led his team in scoring with 11 points as the Eagles improved to 7-3 and 6-2 in EOAC play.

United drops to 5-8 and 4-5 in league play had Keaton Baker and Nate Miller each score 12 points for the Eagles.

United will travel to Lisbon for their next game on Friday. Watch this contest on YSN.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

UNITED HOLDS DOWN CLIPPERS

HANOVERTON OH- The United Boys brought strong defense into their Wednesday night matchup with Columbiana. They held the Clippers to just 33 points in a big win for the Eagles 51-33.

Keaton Baker has a huge second half to lift the Eagles to the win. He had 17 points in the final two frames. He finished with 18. Nate Miller was also in double figures with 14 points.

Columbiana was led by Nick Million who contributed 16 points. Dalton Whitehair added 7.

Columbiana travels to Leetonia on Tuesday, January 5th.