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A CHAMPION LEADS THROUGH ADVERSITY

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WARREN OH- Coming in to the 2022-2023 season there were high expectations set on the Champion girls basketball team. Not only do the Flashes girls programs just naturally have a winning mentality, but returning so much talent from last season made the Flashes optimistic.  But sports is not scripted, and you can’t always write your own happy ending. Before they could blink the Flashes were dealing with a flood of injuries. At one time 5 players in the varsity rotation were unavailable.  Champion didn’t lay down though. They turned to one of the best athletes that walks through the halls of the school, junior Bella Meyer.  Meyer may not have imagined having to Will her team forward and lead a bunch of players who were being thrown into the varsity waters, but that didn’t stop her. How does she handle adversity? She smacks it right in the mouth.  Bella has been playing on another level trying to carry her teammates across the finish line.  If you really want to see how a player can change a program just watch Meyer work, especially during the first half of the season.

While looking at Meyer’s numbers remember that she spent most of the season getting the complete attention of opposing team’s defenses.  Meyer has still been able to average 20.2 points per game, and 7.7 rebounds per game.    She has made 61 three pointers this season and shoots 34% from behind the arc.  She also doesn’t do too bad on defense, Meyer has 79 steals to this point averaging 4.4 per contest.

Bella took the time to sit down with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig and talk about what this season has been like.  They discuss playing through the team’s injuries, balancing a future D1 career in softball with basketball, and much more.  Check out the latest Champion Girls Basketball Player Profile only on YSN!

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WARRIORS OFFENSE STORMS ON CHAMPION

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CHAMPION,OH- The Champion Golden Flashes hosted the Brookfield Warriors in a Monday night matchup of high school girls basketball. The Brookfield girls got off to a hot start as Cailey Wellman scored 18 points in the first half for the Warriors as they led 38-27 at the half. Wellman finished with a double double scoring 21 points and grabbing 16 rebounds.  Bella Meyer had a solid night for the Golden Flashes as she dropped 20 points, but it was not enough to keep up with the Warriors as Sophia Hook drilled 6 three pointers and led Brookfield with 26.  the Warriors went on to win 67-45.

The Warriors will back at home this Thursday against Newton Falls. The Golden Flashes will look to get back in the win column when they travel to Labrae to take on the Vikings this Thursday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

GARFIELD MAKES ADJUSTMENTS AGAINST CHAMPION

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WARREN OH- The first time Garfield and Champion met this season, the G-Men had to dodge a mighty upset bid.  Champion scored 19 points in the third and pushed Garfield to the edge, even though they won the game, the Flashes made them sweat it out.  On Monday when the two teams met again in Champion, Garfield would not let the team in purple gain momentum. They hit cruise control on their way to a 53-38 win.

Mandy Cardinal was the pace setter for Garfield with 15 points on the night. She wasn’t the only one that got in to double figures as Laura McCoy and Madeline Shirkey both scored 12.  Zoey May added 6 points to the Garfield offense.

Bella Meyer put together a great night as always for Champion. She finished with a game-high 17 points for the Flashes.  Kayla Haynie worked her way to 8 points while Addie Warzala finished with 7.

Garfield is still tied in first place at the top of the MVAC, and they’ll try to keep that up on Thursday as they host Liberty.  Champion will try to put it together on Thursday as they host Campbell.

CHAMPION FINDS ITS WAY BACK TO WINNING

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LIBERTY OH- On January 17th the Champion Golden Flashes made their triumphant return to the win column after breaking a 32-game losing streak with a 48-47 road victory over the Liberty Leopards.

Champion got off to a great start in the third quarter after trailing by seven points at the half and took a slim four point lead into the fourth quarter. Liberty put up a valiant effort down three players, including leading scorer Evan Bates, as they put up 15 in the fourth quarter but wound up a point short after a late game decision to hold on to the ball for over a minute and try for the final shot. Julius Ferrell in his season debut for Liberty heaved up the final shot from the corner but couldn’t hit the target and Champion came away with their first win since December 10th of 2021 when they beat Pymatuning Valley on the road.

 

Player of the game went to Brett Chanell who finished the night with 12 points and a couple of three pointers that gave Champion enough momentum to take the night. Liberty was led in scoring by Kalen Turner who put up an outstanding 24 points and Silas Robinson who finished with 13.

Champion will try and make it two in a row as they will take on Newton Falls on Saturday in a road game. Liberty finally broke a winless month of January after beating Academy for Urban Scholars on Monday, but they found themselves back on the losing side Tuesday night. The Leopards will take on Crestview this Saturday on YSN at 7:00 p.m. ET as they will look to pick up win number four against the seven-win Rebels.

*Contributed By YSN’s Alek Koberna

PAWLOWSKI DRAINS 1000 IN WARRIORS VICTORY

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BROOKFIELD OH- It was a milestone night in Brookfield on Tuesday night as Donovan Pawlowski shined his way to his 1,000th career point.  The Warriors offense used the moment as rocket fuel as they blasted their way to a 81-61 win over Champion.

Pawlowski finished with a game-high 28 points on the way to his milestone.  Matteo Fortuna was also incredible racking up a triple double scoring 19 points, 19 rebounds, and 12 assists.  Isaiah Jones was also in double figures for the Warriors with 11 points.  Carter Creed chipped in 9.

Joey Fell put together a valient effort for Champion scoring 20 points.  Christian Williams was also in double figures for Champion with 10 points.

Brookfield stays in the comfort of their own gym on Friday night as they welcome in Newton Falls for a big MVAC clash.  Champion returns home on Friday to host LaBrae.

GARFIELD KNOWS HOW TO GET IT DONE

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CHAMPION, OH- The Garrettsville Garfield G-Men traveled to Champion tonight to take on the Golden Flashes. It was a strong first half by both teams as it was just a 25-24 Champion lead at the half. Preston Gedeon and the G-Men pulled away in the second half making major adjustments on the defensive side which produced a lot of steals and quick scores in transition. Joey Fell and the Golden Flashes attempted a comeback but fell short tonight to the G-Men 63-40.

The 0-10 Flashes will try and pickup their first win of the season on the road against  Campbell this friday. Garfield will go for their fourth win on the season when they travel to Liberty on friday to take on the Leopards.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BROOKFIELD KEEPS PACE IN MVAC

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BROOKFIELD OH- After Brookfield took their first league loss of the season it put a microscope on the rest of their league schedule. With the talent in the MVAC gray tier, Brookfield would love to go the rest of they way without a league loss to compete for a title. That goal is still in place after Monday as they kept pace by beating Champion 68-33.

Sophia Hook had another one of her prolific performances as she dropped 20 to lead the Warriors. Mikenzie Jumper was solid with 19 points for her team.  Katie Gibson was right behind her with 18 points for the Warriors.

Bella Meyer led the Flashes with 13 points. Addie Warzala was also in double figures for Champion with 11 points.

Brookfield hits the road on Thursday as they travel to Newton Falls to continue MVAC play. Champion will try to bounce back at home on Thursday as they host LaBrae.

BADGER LOSES NO OFFENSIVE FIREPOWER OVER CHRISTMAS BREAK

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KINSMAN, OHIO- The high flying Badger Braves were back in action tonight at home taking on the visiting Champion Golden Flashes.

It was a full crowd tonight and the Braves had special uniforms on as they were representing autism awareness. The Braves immediately went to work with a 12-0 run to start the game. The Golden Flashes chipped away during the second quarter scoring 14 points as they trailed at halftime 35-18.

The Braves were led again tonight by Duncan Moy, who dropped 24 points tonight along with 2 powerful dunks. The Braves also had help from the “Magic Man”, Cole Burnett, who dropped 18 points on his way to a double-double night.

The Golden Flashes were led by Joey Fell, who was doing it all for the flashes tonight, scoring 13 points and as well as making multiple steals on defense. In the end Fell and the Golden Flashes fell tonight to the Braves 72-47.

The 8-0 Badger Braves team will be back in action Friday night against the St. Thomas Aquinas Knights and the 0-7 Goldens flashes will try and pick up their first win of the season against the Bristol Panthers at home on Friday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

MEYER BREAKS PROGRAM RECORD AS CHAMPION BLASTS THE DEVILS

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CAMPBELL OH- Bella Meyer may just be the most important player to theirs team’s success this season. Champion has been leaving on her leadership since falling prey to the injury bug. With a lot of inexperience on the floor Meyer has righted the ship. On Monday night her dedication to her teammates were rewarded with a record breaking night. Meyer broke the Champion record for threes in a game knocking down 9 of them on her way to a 38 point performance. Champion would wave through Campbell 49-23.

Five other Flashes scored for Champion on the night.  Natalie Yako hit a three of her own and finished with 3 points.  Campbell was led by Diamon Sims who scored 14 points for the Red Devils.  8 of those points came in the final quarter.

Champion will move on to play Nordonia on Wednesday at Howland as part of the Toni Ross Spirit Foundation Tournament. That tip off is set for 6:00. Champion will also play at Howland on Thursday, their opponent will be determined by the results of Wednesday.  Campbell will also be in action on Wednesday as they travel to East Palestine.

GARFIELD SURVIVES MIGHTY CHAMPION EFFORT

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GARRETTSVILLE OH- You can never count out a Champion team, that is a lesson Garfield learned all too well on Thursday night. To say the start of the season has been bumpy for Champion would be an understatement. Plagued with injuries the Flashes have had to put players in to new situations with little to no experience.  They’ve taken their lumps, but a win on Thursday against an undefeated Garfield team could have sparked a huge turnaround. They got close. In the end it was the G-Men that showed grit and battled through Champion’s biggest punch to keep their perfect season alive 46-43.

Mandy Cardinal led the way for Garfiekd has she put in a big 16 points. Madeline Shirkey also got in to double figures on the night finishing with 13.  Laura McCoy finished with 5 points.

For Champion their efforts were led by Bella Meyer with a game-high 22 points. Kayla Haynie added one of the best games of her season getting in to double figures with 15 points.

Garfield escapes with the victory and moves on to travel to Liberty on Monday. Champion will stay on the road as they travel to Campbell.