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BOYS BASKETBALL ALL STATE TEAMS FOR DIVISIONS 1 & 2 ANNOUNCED

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What a basketball season it has been for the YSN family. One day after we put a bow on the season, the state of Ohio has announced the biggest honor it can give with the All-Ohio teams.  YSN has plenty of representation on the list for Divisions 1 & 2.  The names are below.

Division 1

First Team

Hayden Nigro (Louisville)
Jonas Nichols (Hoban)

Special Mention

Brayden Gross (Louisville)
Beau Siegfried (Louisville)

Division 2

Second Team

Jayden Payne (Ursuline)

Third Team

Joseph DeGeorge (Jefferson Area)
Dom Cruz (Canfield)

Special Mention

Jaxon Robb (West Branch)
Alex Henry (Howland)
Isaiah McCray (East)
Jacob Ernst (Edgewood)
Chance Loomis (Conneaut)
Preston Kerr (East Liverpool)

Honorable Mention

Austin Cline (Beaver Local)
Anthony Covetta (Jefferson Area)
Logan Kray (Edgewood)
Ernie Pryor (Orange)
Jaylen Gunther (Ursuline)
Jeremiah Thomas (West Branch)

Congratulations to all of YSN’s basketball players on an incredible season.  We look forward to seeing everyone back on the floor next winter.

BOYS BASKETBALL ALL STATE TEAMS FOR DIVISIONS 3 & 4 ANNOUNCED

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What a basketball season it has been for the YSN family. One day after we put a bow on the season, the state of Ohio has announced the biggest honor it can give with the All-Ohio teams.  YSN has plenty of representation on the list for Divisions 3 & 4.  The names are below.

 

Division 3

Third Team All-Ohio
Landon Moore (South Range)

Special Mention

Derek Wilson (LaBrae)
David Moore (Campbell Memorial)
Ashton O’Brien (Mooney)
Preston Gedeon (Garfield)
Jackson Eichler (Waterloo)
Blake Krznaric (Pymatuning Valley)

Honorable Mention

JD Henderson (Edison)
Zane Neczeporenko (Pymatuning Valley)
Maddox Brown (Columbiana)
Seth Struharik (Columbiana)
Kyle Senkowitz (Lakeview)
Rocco Turner (Mooney)
Ra’Shaun Bell (Valley Christian)
Jabriel Rufai (Newton Falls)
Matteo Fortuna (Brookfield)

Division 4

First Team All-Ohio
Duncan Moy (Badger)

Second Team All-Ohio
Nick Ryan (Warren JFK)

Special Mention

Trevor Siefke (Lisbon)
Michael Condoleon (Warren JFK)
Jake Walker (Heartland Christian)
Jerry Arrington (Grand Valley)

Honorable Mention

Vin Narducci (Saint John)
Hunter Dailey (Lisbon)
Wyatt Wolford (McDonald)
Jaden Rishel (Warren JFK)
Carlos Bruton (Windham)
Sean Guerriero (Springfield)

Congratulations to all of YSN’s basketball players on an incredible season.  We look forward to seeing everyone back on the floor next winter.

2024 YSN BOYS ALL STAR GAME ROSTERS AND EVENTS

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BOARDMAN OH- The time has come once again to put a bow on another fantastic basketball season.  Across the YSN family we saw thrilling finishes, career milestones, and record breaking performances all throughout the winter.  Now before these athletes hang up the jerseys and shoes it’s time for them to lace up one last time in the 2024 YSN All Star Game.

We are proud to introduce the rosters of this year’s boys all star game which can be found below.  The teams are broken into a home and away team. Team Stars will be the home team and will be coached by Nick Miller from Beaver Local and Carey Palermo from Cardinal Mooney. Team Stripes will be the away team and they’ll be coached by Josh Scott  from Heartland Christian  and Josh Upshire  from Badger.

The boys game will tip off at approximately 8:00 at Boardman High School on Sunday March 24th.  Player check in will open at 3:30, before the girls game as well as the doors opening to the public. Tickets will be sold at the door.  All proceeds from the gate will be donated to Sleep In Heavenly Peace. YSN is proud to continue its tradition of using the All Star events to help benefit local charities that do fantastic work in the community.  Sleep In Heavenly Peace is an organization that builds and delivers beds to children who would not have them otherwise.

A waiver will need to be signed for each athlete to take part in the All Star event.  If the student athlete is 18 or older, they can sign for themselves. If the student athlete is under 18 they will need to be signed for by a parent or guardian.  A link to a digital waiver can be found at the bottom of this article.  There will also be a link to the waiver provided at player check in

We are tremendously excited to celebrate these fantastic all stars on a night that is sure not to be forgotten.  We hope you can join us at Boardman!

 


BOYS HOME (White Jersey)

COACHES: Nick Miller- Beaver Local & Carey Palermo- Cardinal Mooney

Austintown-Fitch DeShawn Vaughn

Austintown Fitch Marcel Finkley

Beaver Local Austin Cline

Boardman Terrell McDowell

Campbell Memorial Josue Rodriguez

Canfield Sam Castronova

Cardinal Mooney Rocco Turner

Cardinal Mooney Eddie Nieves

Columbiana Maddox Brown

East (Youngstown) Isaiah McCray

East Liverpool Preston Kerr

East Liverpool Preston Dawson

East Palestine Owen Jurjavcic

Edgewood Jacob Ernst

Garrettsville Garfield Preston Gedeon

Girard Dom Phillips

LaBrae Austin Rowe

Leetonia Carson Brock

Lowellville Matt Lucido

McDonald Drew Zajack

Mineral Ridge Chase Moore

Newton Falls Jabriel Rufai

Poland Carmine Tukalo

South Range Landon Moore

Springfield Sean Guerriero

Valley Christian Ra’Shaun Bell

Warren JFK Michael Condoleon

Warren JFK Nick Ryan

Warren JFK Nico Ciminero

West Branch Jaxon Robb

BOYS AWAY (Dark Jersey)

COACHES: Josh Scott- Heartland Christian & Josh Upshire Badger.

Archbishop Hoban Jonas Nichols

Badger Duncan Moy

Brookfield Matteo Fortuna

Canfield Dom Cruz

Canfield Tony Russo

Cardinal Mooney Jibri Carter

Cardinal Mooney Ashton O’Brien

Champion Marky Nolan

Chaney Ja’Shaun Holcomb

Chaney Austin Brown

Conneaut Chance Loomis

Crestview Justin McKee

Grand Valley Jerry Arrington

Heartland Christian Jake Walker

Howland Alex Henry

Hubbard Braydon Songer

Jefferson Joey DeGeorge

Lakeside Dyln Newsome

Liberty Evan Bates

Lisbon Trevor Siefke

Louisville Hayden Nigro

Mohawk (PA) Bobby Fadden

Niles Anthony Budak

Salem Trent Fink

Sebring Dustin Black

Southern Noah Chase

South Range Luke Rohan

United Luke Courtney

Waterloo Jackson Eichler

Warren JFK Jaden Rishel

Wellsville Tyrell Watkins

3 Point Competition

  1. Dyln Newsome- Lakeside
  2. Dom Cruz- Canfield
  3. Luke Rohan- South Range
  4. Rocco Turner- Mooney
  5. Jaxon Robb- West Branch
  6. Carson Brock- Leetonia
  7. Greyson Eicher – Boardman

Dunk Contest

  1. Duncan Moy- Badger
  2. Jacob Ernst- Edgewood
  3. Cam Sly- East
  4. Maddox Brown- Columbiana
  5. Eddie Nieves – Cardinal Mooney
  6. Nick Ryan – JFK

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IRISH PARTY LIKE ITS 1994!

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By Ty Bartell

CANTON OH- Hop in the delorean and send that baby back 30 years because The Ursuline Fighting-Irish boys basketball team is in the state final four for the first time since 1994! Following a convincing, 60-35 regional final win in a regular season rematch against The Canfield Cardinals! The Irish will now head to Dayton for the first time under 21-year head coach Keith Gunther.

The first quarter started off with Ursuline’s freshman Jaylen Gunther blowing the roof off The Canton-Memorial Fieldhouse with his 3-point shooting in the first quarter, knocking down four shots from distance, Gunther helped lead Ursuline to a 20-10 lead after the first quarter. Ursuline kept momentum into the second, as the tempo of the game changed, different players stepped up for The Fighting Irish and in the second quarter it was Jayden Payne! Grabbing a total of four offensive rebounds in the quarter, Payne also managed eight second chance points in the second quarter alone, enabling Ursuline to hold a 32-16 edge over Canfield at the halftime buzzer.

Out of the half, Ursuline continued to pile it on, increasing the lead to as much as 24 points in the third! Off the bench, The Irish got big contributions from Myles Miller who locked things down defensively and found his shot more than once offensively. Senior Jayden Payne brought the pain in the fourth quarter, opening up with the first seven points scored in the frame, Payne helped push Ursuline past the markers and book The Irish’s ticket to the state final four for the first time in 30 Years!

Jaylen Gunther and Jayden Payne earned Players of the Game honors with Gunther scoring 16 points and Payne scoring 15 points in the win. Beyond that, Ursuline had a key 12 points off the bench from Myles Miller while Geno Lucente did all the little things right to helpt the Ursuline machine run! Through adversity in the last two decades, Ursuline Head Coach Keith Gunther finally realizes a dream of a lifetime, getting his Ursuline Irish team to the state final four! Although some tough times in the past with plenty of heartbreaks and questioning of oneself in the last 21 years, Coach Gunther can finally say what he and The Fighting Irish basketball community have longed for. The Ursuline Fighting Irish are going to Dayton!

Ursuline (24-3) has now won 12 consecutive ball games this season as they will match up with The Kettering Archbishop Alter Knights (21-7) on Saturday, March 23rd with a 10:45 a.m. tip-off at The University of Dayton. Meanwhile, Canfield ends the season 23-5 as their 14 game win streak was snapped; however, a memorable and successful season nonetheless for The Cards! With legendary Cardinals Head Coach John Cullen electing to hang up the boots after this season, a decision made in the regular season, Coach Cullen coached The Cardinals from 1982-2010 and this latest stint from 2022-2024, capturing six district championships in his time with Canfield and 11 as a head coach, overall.
Thank you for keeping up with Canfield and Ursuline basketball all season long and stay tuned for continued high school athletics with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

MOONEY ENDS THEIR RUN ON THE DOORSTEP OF DAYTON

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By Ty Bartell

CANTON OH- The Cardinal-Mooney Cardinals fell in the region 9 regional final to the perennial powerhouse, The Lutheran East Falcons by a final score of 56-43. Both teams entered the Saturday afternoon contest winners of 20+ games each, with The Falcons sporting a 20-5 record and Mooney a 22-5 clip. Winners of the northeast 3 district, the #1 seeded Falcons had steamrolled their way to the elite eight with convincing victories against the likes of Cleveland Bard, Ravenna Southeast, Wellington and Fairview along the way.

Meanwhile, the #4 seeded Cardinals had a similar run with five playoff wins prior to the regional final against teams like Cleveland Campus International, Brookfield, Mapleton, South Range and Canton Central Catholic.

Lutheran East started off the first quarter on the right foot with Mooney struggling to find offense, feeling at times like a lid was on the basket for The Cardinals. The Falcons utilized the missed attempts and turned several of them into quick offense the other way, finding themselves ahead of Mooney 16-8 after the first quarter. The offensive struggles continued for The Cardinals into the second, with Mooney missing seven open-look layups in the first half, Lutheran East promptly took advantage. Posting a 12-6 second quarter, doubling the offensive output from The Cardinals two consecutive quarters in a row, leading it 28-14 at halftime.

Out of the second half, The Cardinals still found themselves trying to wake up their offense, with a variety of shots not falling for Mooney as they typically would. However, The Cardinals defense kept them within striking distance, holding The Falcons to just 11 points in the third as a part of an 11-3 third quarter. With Lutheran East leading 39-22 at the start of the third, Mooney was left with no choice but to leave it all on the floor for the final eight minutes, and that they did! Spearheaded by Ashton O’Brien, The Cardinals came out swinging in the fourth

with AOB posting 10 points in the fourth quarter alone, helping draw Mooney back to within six. However, Lutheran East managed to survive the spurt from The Cardinals and managed to settle momentum down en route to a 56-43 win, despite being outscored 21-17 in the quarter.

Lutheran East spread the love around offensively, with multiple names sharing similar numbers on the offensive side. Leading the scoring for The Falcons was Ronald Taylor who ended with 10 points, followed by Chris Hill and Jesse McCulloch who each had 9 points, and rounding things out were both Alan Mallory and Anthony Bruce each finishing with 8 points for The Falcons. Meanwhile, Mooney was led by Ashton O’Brien, who led all scorers with a game-high 18 points, followed by Jibri Carter who had 13 points and Rocco Turner who ended the contest with 7 points.

Lutheran East (21-5) will now make the trip to Dayton as a part of the state final four! As for Mooney (22-6) they ended another successful season in heartbreaking fashion, on the doorstep of Dayton with their second elite eight finish in the last three years with both losses coming to Lutheran East.
Thank you for keeping up with Mooney basketball all season long and stay tuned for continued Cardinal-Mooney Cardinals athletics with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

THE EASY WAY, AND THE CONAWAY

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MINERAL RIDGE, OH- Mineral Ridge’s own rising basketball star, 8th grader Kadence Conaway, sat down with YSN’s DJ Yokley at the Post Office Pub to discuss her impressive athletic achievements and aspirations for the future.

Conaway boasts an outstanding record of 18 wins and 14 undefeated games in the league, with a back-to-back championship under her belt from 7th grade. Looking toward high school, she candidly expresses excitement and nerves about the heightened competition but is committed to working hard to elevate her game.

When asked about her strengths and areas of improvement, Conaway highlighted her proficiency in driving to the hoop and emphasized the need for more confidence and skill in ball handling. With a strong sense of teamwork and a deep understanding of her teammates’ playing styles, this young athlete prides herself on her ability to read the court and anticipate her teammates’ movements.

Expressing her love for the sport, Conaway revealed her dreams of playing college basketball, inspired by her favorite player, Caitlin Clark. Her cherished memories of celebrating victories with her team and family display her passion for the sport and the close bonds formed through their shared success.

With family at the core of her support system, Conaway acknowledges her dad’s coaching influence and her mom’s mentorship in perfecting plays. As she looks ahead to the future, this determined athlete is focused on making further strides in high school and continuing to chase her basketball dreams.

As the interview concluded, Conaway expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming summer ball and future endeavors, leaving the Mineral Ridge community eager to witness her continued growth on the court.

Kadence Conaway’s unwavering dedication and talent undoubtedly position her as a standout prospect for future basketball success.

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RICHMOND HEIGHTS STILL RUNS THE REGION

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CANTON OH- In a display of dominance, Richmond Heights reaffirmed their status as the top contender in the region on Friday night, bringing an end to Warren JFK’s season with a convincing 95-61 victory. The Spartans wasted no time asserting their authority, seizing control early to establish a commanding 30-11 lead after the first quarter.

Although Warren JFK managed to rally in the second quarter, narrowing the gap and igniting hopes for a comeback, Richmond Heights refused to relent, maintaining their composure and intensity throughout the second half.

Leading the charge for Warren JFK was Nick Ryan, who poured in an impressive 22 points, showcasing his offensive prowess in a valiant effort. Michael Condoleon contributed 16 points of his own, while Nico Ciminero added 6 points to the scoreboard.

CANFIELD SLOWLY BUT SURELY PUSHES THEIR WAY TO REGIONAL FINAL

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Canfield’s relentless march through the tournament continued on Thursday as they surged past Warrensville Heights with a commanding 68-46 victory, edging ever closer to a coveted spot in Dayton for the state semifinals.

Fueling Canfield’s triumph were standout performances from key players, with Tony Russo leading the charge with an impressive 17 points, showcasing his scoring prowess when it mattered most. Not to be outdone, Dom Cruz contributed 16 points of his own, while Drew Shapiro added 10 points to bolster Canfield’s offensive firepower.

With their sights set on the ultimate prize, Canfield now sets its sights on the Regional Finals, where they will clash with Ursuline in what promises to be an electrifying showdown. The highly anticipated matchup is slated for Saturday at 7:00 PM at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse.

URSULINE’S OFFENSE PLANTS THEIR FLAG IN REGIONALS

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CANTON OH- In a dominating performance, Ursuline’s offense unleashed its fury on Thursday night, powering the team to a resounding 85-44 victory over VASJ in the regional semifinals. From the opening tip, the Irish seized control and never looked back, establishing a commanding 21-9 lead after the first quarter and extending their advantage with each passing minute.

Leading the charge for Ursuline was Jaylen Gunther, who erupted for 24 points, showcasing his scoring prowess with a stellar performance. Joining Gunther in the scoring barrage were Jayden Payne with 14 points and DaShaun Will with 12 points, further fueling Ursuline’s offensive onslaught.

With the emphatic win, Ursuline secures a spot in the Regional Finals, set to take place on Saturday at 7:00 PM against Canfield. The highly anticipated matchup will unfold at the Canton Memorial Fieldhouse, promising another thrilling showdown as Ursuline continues its quest for a trip to Dayton.

KNIGHTS REPEAT HOPES GET LEFT IN AKRON

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By Ty Bartell

 

AKRON, Ohio — The Archbishop Hoban Knights boys’ basketball team saw their season come to a close as they fell to the Garfield Heights Bulldogs with a final score of 52-43 in the Division I regional semi-final game on Friday night at The James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron.

Hoban came out strong, particularly from beyond the arc, thanks to the efforts of freshman standout John Johnson. Johnson’s sharp shooting helped the Knights take a 13-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. However, Garfield Heights found their stride in the second quarter, capitalizing on turnovers and scoring in transition to outscore Hoban 16-9 in the period, claiming a 27-22 halftime advantage.
The third quarter saw both teams trading blows evenly, with each side tallying 11 points. Free throws dominated the scoring, with the game remaining tightly contested from start to finish. In the fourth quarter, Hoban fought hard to close the deficit to one possession multiple times, but Garfield Heights ultimately made key plays down the stretch. The Bulldogs sealed the victory with a 14-10 final quarter, securing their spot in the elite eight.

Leading the charge for Garfield Heights was Marcus Johnson with 17 points, supported by Deandre Jones and CJ Little, who contributed 13 points each. On the other side, Hoban was paced by freshman sensation John Johnson, who also finished with 17 points, while Jonas Nichols added 15 points.

As the season comes to a close, fans can reflect on the thrilling moments and memorable performances from Archbishop Hoban basketball. Stay tuned to Your Sports Network (YSN) for comprehensive coverage, including live games, scores, stats, stories, and more.

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/3-13-b-bb-hoban-garfield-heights/3-13-b-bb-hoban-garfield/106EOS1D