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PRIDEFUL LIONS RUN PAST REBELS

COLUMBIANA, OH- Crestview scored three runs in the third inning, but Heartland Christian still won 13-4 on Thursday. Jesse McKee, Hunter DuVall, and Drew Dattilio powered the big inning with RBIs for the Rebs.

Heartland got on the board in the first inning. Will Morgan singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.  The Lions put up six runs in the second inning and were led by Drew Gault, Drew Walker, Seth Walker, and Brett Walker, who all drove in runs.

Walker got the win for the Lions. Walker went three innings, allowing four runs on three hits and striking out two. Walker threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Luke Julian took the loss for Crestview. The pitcher went two innings, allowing eight runs on six hits and striking out two.

Heartland racked up nine hits in the game. Gault and Morgan each had multiple hits for the Lions. Morgan and Gault each collected three hits to lead they way.

SPARTANS SUPPLY PLENTY OF POWER

COLUMBIANA, OHIO- The Boardman Spartans grabbed an early lead on its way to a 14-2 victory over the Heartland Christian Lions Varsity on Tuesday.

The Spartans got things started early when they scored on an error and a sacrifice fly by Luke Leonard in the first inning. Boardman secured the victory thanks to ten runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Ben Herrmann, Grayson Eicher, and Caleb Satterfield, a walk by Gavin Hyde, a groundout by Leonard, an error on a ball put in play by Herrmann, and a double by Dylan Barrett.

Hyde pitched the Spartans to victory as he lasted three innings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out six. Kevin Pekkanen and Dom Lombardo entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Drew Walker took the loss for Heartland Christian Lions. The southpaw allowed seven hits and 11 runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

 

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GAULT REIGNS AS 2023 BIG DOG OF THE YEAR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO- The Baird Brother Big Dog of the Year is a big opportunity for student athletes to show their true leadership to their team and the community that they are apart of. The Baird Brother Big Dog Award is decided by local fans who want to show their appreciation of a player in their community. For athletes to be in consideration for the Big Dog of the Year Award, they have to win a weekly poll in the regular season and as well as winning two different sets of polls against athletes that have also won the award.

After tallying up all of the votes, the winner of 2023  Baird Brother Big Dog of the Year is Drew Gault from the Heartland Christian Lions. Drew Gault has been one of the true leaders for the Lions this year and he is greatly appreciated by the Columbiana community. Congratulations once again to Drew Gault on winning the 2023 Baird Brothers Big Dog of the Year!

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

EAGLES HIT THEIR STRIDE

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO- The Valley Christian Eagles took on the visiting Heartland Christian Lions on senior night. In what was a close first quarter the Eagles led the Lions 16-15 at the end of the first quarter. From that point on it was all Valley Christian as they went off in the second quarter, scoring 26 points including five three pointers.

The Eagles led the Lions at the half 42-23. The Eagles were led by Jon’trell Mixon, who dropped 20 points, Jhordan Peete, with 14 points, Alijah Gibson and Raquan Bell had 11 points each to help the Eagles cause.

The Lions were led by Jake Walker and Will Morgan, who both had 14 points as the Lions made a little push in the fourth quarter but to no avail as they fell to the Eagles 69-54.

The Eagles will take on the Crestview Rebels on the road to finish out the regular season. The Lions will finish out the season against the Academy for Urban Scholars.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

QUAKERS FIND A WAY TO GET THE EDGE

SALEM, OH- The Heartland Christian Lions traveled to take on the Salem Quakers, in what was a close matchup all the way to the end.

Drew Gault and Jake Walker led the Lions in scoring as Gault had 12 points and Walker finished the night with 10 points.

Salem was led by Lance Bailey, who dropped 20 points, Trent Fink and Cam Sampson finished the game with 12 points each.

The Quakers went on to win 61-59 and will look to keep their momentum going when they take on Hubbard on Friday. Heartland Christian will travel on the road to take on Valley Christian on Friday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

LADY BULLDOGS ARE ON A MISSION

COLUMBIANA, OH- East Palestine is on a roll right now in girls hoops.  Winners of seven of their last eight contests, and six in a row after beating Heartland Christian 49-33 on Wednesday night.

Mia Lee continued to set the tone with 22 points on the night, but Mara Zimmerman would earn the “Junkyard Dog” chain for her tireless efforts on the boards and eight points to help seal the win.  Leila Martin also chipped in a dozen, while Jasmine Ludt had four, and Gabby Andre had 3.

For Heartland Christian, Rylee Shadowens and Zoe Matthews led the way with eight points apiece.  Rachel Reynolds had seven tallies, and Sophia Stambaugh and Alaina Shaulis both contributed four points.

East Palestine (11-6,6-4) has a quick turnaround in the Dog Pound on Thursday against Southern, while Heartland Christian will host Leetonia this Saturday.

BRAVES SHINE THE BRIGHTEST ON THE BIG STAGE

CLEVELAND,OHIO- The Badger Lady Braves took on the Heartland Christian Lady Lions in the Rocket Mortgage Field House. The Braves took off immediately as they were led by Katie Grexa, who dropped 20 points.

The Braves kept  the lions in control with their tough defensive play. Addison Thompson had impressive play coming off of the bench for the Brave as she added 8 points and the Braves went on to win 48-14.

The Braves win streak reaches to 11 in a row as they look to continue that streak when they take on the Maplewood Rockets on Monday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

GAULT GIVES LIONS DRAMATIC WIN IN CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND, OHIO- What a game it was that took place in the Rocket Mortgage Field House as the Badger Braves took on the Heartland Christian Lions.

In what was a back and forth game, the Lions kept up with the Braves as Drew Gault was the leading man for the Lions with 19 points. Gault also had help from Jake Walker who put up 15 points. Duncan Moy went off for the Braves with 23 points and Brad Hamliton added another 14 points but it was not enough as Duncan Moy missed the final shot of the game and the Braves fell to the Lions 51-50.

The Braves will try to regroup and figure things out when they take on the Windham Bombers at home on Wednesday. The Heartland Christian Lions will take on the Academy for Urban Scholars on Tuesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison  

HEARTLAND GETS IT DONE

COLUMBIANA OH- Heartland Christian picked up a big time win on Monday as they welcomed in Campbell. The Lions controlled the game from the jump and never missed a beat. They ran away to a 53-29 win.

Rylee Shadowens went off for the Lions having a great night with 15 points.  She shared the lead with Rachel Reynolds who also finished with 15. Sophia Stambough was right behind her grabbing 14 points to help out the offense. Heartland will continue their season on Wednesday as they host Chaney.

Akana Sanchez shot her way to double figures for Campbell leading the team with 10 points.  Cha’Daeja Marshall added 6 points to the offense. Campbell keeps their season going on Thursday as they host conference foe Brookfield.

 

MILTON FINDS THEMSELVES ON TOP OF OPENING ROUND THRILLER

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