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NO DOUBT ABOUT THE VIKINGS

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LEAVITTSBURG OH- In a showcase of offensive firepower, LaBrae left no doubt about their dominance on Friday night as they surged to a commanding 55-27 victory over Springfield. Utilizing their high-octane offense to full effect, LaBrae overwhelmed their opponents, leaving them struggling to keep pace.

Leading the charge for LaBrae were Jay McGarry, Derek Wilson, and David Blackmon, each contributing 13 points to lead their team’s scoring effort. Alongside them, Austin Rowe added 11 points, further solidifying LaBrae’s offensive prowess.

Despite Springfield’s best efforts to mount a comeback, they were unable to contain LaBrae’s relentless attack. Dylan Sheely led Springfield’s scoring with 8 points, while Isaac LaMorticella and Sean Guerriero added 5 points each in a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful effort.

With this win, LaBrae improves their impressive record to 19-2 as they prepare to close out the regular season with a matchup against Girard on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Springfield, with a record of 16-4, looks to bounce back as they host South Range in their upcoming game on Tuesday.

KNIGHTS OVER LANCERS IN MEDIEVAL MATCHUP

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By Ty Bartell

 

AKRON, Ohio — The Archbishop Hoban Knights boys basketball team bounced back impressively with a 65-55 victory over the formidable Gilmour Academy Lancers in a hard-fought contest.

The game began with both teams trading quick-strike baskets, with Hoban emerging with a narrow 14-12 lead after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Knights mounted a crucial run, outscoring the Lancers 18-9 to take a 32-21 advantage into halftime.
Gilmour Academy narrowed the gap in the third quarter, posting a 20-16 period to trim their deficit, but Hoban still held a 48-41 lead heading into the final quarter. The Knights then shut down any hopes of a Lancers comeback with a game-clinching 17-14 fourth quarter, securing the 65-55 victory.

Jonas Nichols led the scoring charge for Hoban with a game-high 23 points, followed closely by freshman John Johnson with 20 points and Kenny Scott with 16 points, all contributing to a trio of double-digit scorers for the Knights. On the other side, Gilmour Academy had four players reach double-digit scoring, with Jim Lawless leading the way with 13 points.

With the win, Archbishop Hoban improves to a 14-7 record on the season. They will wrap up their regular season with a home game against the Chaney Cowboys (5-10) on Friday, February 23rd, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m.

For the latest updates on Hoban Knights basketball and more, including live games, scores, stats, and stories, fans can stay tuned to YSN throughout the season

RAIDERS SPOIL SENIOR NIGHT IN FITCH

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By Ty Bartell

 

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio — The Warren G. Harding Raiders claimed a hard-fought 51-41 victory over the Austintown-Fitch Falcons in a tough-nosed All American Conference (AAC) basketball matchup on Friday night, spoiling the Falcons’ senior night.
From the opening tip-off, the Raiders asserted their dominance, building an early lead over the Falcons. By the end of the first quarter, Harding held a commanding 11-4 advantage. The Raiders maintained their lead throughout the second quarter, heading into halftime with a 23-15 lead.

However, the Falcons came out firing in the third quarter, mounting a spirited comeback. With a strong offensive surge, Austintown-Fitch outscored Harding 19-10 in the period, taking their first lead of the game at 34-33 as the teams headed into the final quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Warren Harding’s defense stepped up, stifling the Falcons and limiting their scoring opportunities. The Raiders’ impressive defensive effort, coupled with clutch performances from Gummy Hart, who scored 10 of his 12 points in the final quarter, secured the 51-41 victory for Harding. The Colemans also made significant contributions, with both Chaz Coleman and Ny Coleman posting 10 points each.

Despite the loss, Marcel Finkley led the scoring for Austintown-Fitch with an impressive game-high 18 points, supported by Allen Hill, who contributed 14 points.

With the win, Warren Harding improves to a 12-8 record overall and 6-2 in conference play, securing second place in the AAC. The Raiders will now prepare to face the Farrell Steelers

(17-4) on Tuesday, February 20th, with a 7 p.m. tip-off. Meanwhile, Austintown-Fitch (11-9, 4-4) will aim to bounce back against the Highland Hornets (11-8) also on Tuesday, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m.
For the latest updates on AAC basketball and more, including live games, scores, stats, and stories, fans can stay tuned to YSN throughout the season.

BRAYDEN PLAYS ABOVE THE RIM

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By Ty Bartell

LOUISVILE OH- The Louisville Leopards are in the midst of a very successful regular season, primarily due to the younger players stepping up to fill major roles. When losing a player like WIll Aljancic a season ago, you look to fill those missing numbers in other outlets. For Louisville, they found a big contributor in their junior Brayden Gross!

The only thing gross about Brayden is the nasty dunks he is able to throw down! As a constant rim rattling threat, Gross is just shy of averaging a double-double this season with 16.1 points per game and 9.4. rebounds per game. The recipient of many highlight-reel alley-oop slams this year, BG has been electric in his role for Louisville this year!

YSNs Ty Bartell got the chance to sit down and chat with Brayden Gross about the season they are having, some early memories in the sport and the go to Wendy’s order. All that and more in this edition of Player Profile on YSN!

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BEAVERS FEEL GOOD GOING TO POSTSEASON

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a hard-fought battle on Tuesday night, Beaver Local emerged victorious, holding off Salem to notch their 10th win of the season with a final score of 61-50. It was a game marked by intense competition and determined efforts from both sides, but Beaver Local’s resilience and offensive prowess ultimately proved to be the difference-maker.

Leading the scoring charge for Beaver Local was Austin Cline, who delivered an impressive 16-point performance, showcasing his scoring ability and leadership on the court. Owen Hill and Hunter Warrick contributed 12 points each, adding to Beaver Local’s balanced offensive attack.

Despite Salem’s efforts, led by Cam Sampson with 13 points and Trent Fink with 12 points, they struggled to contain Beaver Local’s offensive firepower and fell short in their attempts to mount a comeback.

With this win, Beaver Local concludes their regular season with a record of 10-12, setting the stage for the upcoming tournament. Their first tournament game is scheduled for February 27th, as they travel to Minerva in pursuit of postseason success.

Meanwhile, Salem, with a record of 5-14, will look to regroup as they prepare to host United on Friday. Despite the loss, Salem remains determined to finish their season on a high note and showcase their potential in their remaining matchups.

CAMPBELL CAN’T KEEP THE EAGLES DOWN

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By Ty Bartell

 

WARREN, Ohio — The Warren JFK Eagles soared to an emphatic 87-55 victory over the Campbell-Memorial Red Devils in a commanding display of basketball prowess.

From the opening tip-off, Warren JFK asserted their dominance, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. By the end of the first quarter, the Eagles had built a commanding 26-14 advantage over the Red Devils. Their momentum only grew stronger in the second quarter, as they extended their lead to 22 points, heading into halftime with a comfortable 45-23 lead.

If Warren JFK was impressive in the first half, they were even more formidable after the break. The Eagles unleashed their highest-scoring quarter of the game in the third, pouring in 28 points while holding the Red Devils to just 15. This surge gave Warren JFK a commanding 73-38 lead entering the final quarter, with a running clock in effect. Although Campbell-Memorial managed to outscore JFK in the fourth quarter, it was not enough to overcome the deficit, as the Eagles claimed the dominant 87-55 win.

Jaden Rishel earned Player of the Game honors for his impactful performance, contributing 20 points and igniting the Eagles’ offensive onslaught. Nick Ryan also stood out for JFK, tallying 22 points, while Michael Condoleon added 16 points, Henry Phillips chipped in with 14 points, and Nico Ciminero rounded out the balanced scoring effort with 10 points.
On the Campbell-Memorial side, David Moore led the charge with a game-high 23 points, followed closely by Sway Rodriguez with 19 points.

With the win, Warren JFK improves to a 14-6 record on the season and will next travel to Ravenna to take on the Southeast Pirates (9-10) on Friday, February 16th. Meanwhile, Campbell-Memorial (14-6) will look to bounce back when they host Struthers (9-7) on Tuesday, February 20th.

For the latest updates on Warren JFK and Campbell-Memorial basketball, including live games, scores, stats, and more, stay tuned to YSN throughout the season.

TIGERS FIND A WAY

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By Matt Maher 


GIRARD, OH – Springfield keeps moving on and can’t seem to be stopped. After a series of huge MVAC wins the Tigers made their way to Girard in hopes of defeating the Indians and while the game didn’t go as smoothly as one may have expected the Tigers still got the result they wanted in the form of a 45-42 victory over the struggling Indians team.

 

Right from the start these two teams showed everyone a very even game defensively as well as offensively with multiple lead changes in the first quarter these two rivals were ready to put on a show for the crowd in the gym and elsewhere on YSN and the close 12-8 quarter that was led by Springfield showed us the beginning of a fierce matchup. Dom Philips and Ahmad Curd combined for 6 points both with a made 3 each while Stephen Sims found the other 2 points in the paint. The Tigers saw Sean Guerriero put up 4 points while Carson Cunningham went 3-for-4 from the line.

 

Girard wouldn’t let Springfield stay on top for long and quickly squashed the 4 point lead in the early stages of the second quarter and fought their way to a 16-10 quarter and a 24-22 Halftime lead. Isaac Lamorticella found his first 5 points which would lead the Tigers this quarter while Drew Miller hit a 3 and the other 2 came from Cunningham. Ahmad Curd stepped up big time for his team scoring 8 points with 4 from the fields and the other 4 from the line! Kaiden Claire was right behind him with two made 3’s while Sims found himself another 2 points.

 

The Indians would not see the same performance from the second coming out of the break where the team only found 10 more points to Springfields 15. Nick Rafferty and Claire both found a 3 a piece while Melvin Dixon and Sims both found 2 in the paint. The big issue for Girard this quarter were their fouls, they hit the 5 foul limit before the halfway point of the quarter and that allowed Springfield to take full advantage with an impressive 8-for-10 as a team from the line. 

 

Those 3rd quarter fouls proved to be enough for Springfield as the 4th quarter would be an even split in scoring with both teams putting up 8 points. Rafferty found a 3 and would be Girards leader in the quarter while Sims found another 2 and would finish his streak of finding 2 points every quarter. Guerriero and Cunningham both found points in the paint while Dylan Sheely would be fouled 4 times and sent to the line for each of them and went 4-for-8 including the game winning free throw with only 3 seconds left. 

 

Girard put up a great game against one of the best teams in the MVAC as well as YSN and the Mahoning Valley but they just couldn’t do enough to trigger the upset and find their 3rd win of the season. Springfield showed they can rise to the occasion in tough and close games and Sean Guerriero did as well as he finished with a team leading 12 points while Dylan Sheely finished 2 points behind him with 10. The Indians saw Kaiden Claire and Ahmad Curd tie for their teams lead in points with both scoring 11 points. 

 

Springfield (16-4) will finish off their road trip when they face LaBrae on February 16th at 7:00PM while Girard (2-18) will stay at home and host West Branch on February 16th at 7:00PM.

BLUE DEVILS STILL GOING STRONG

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LISBON OH- In a highly anticipated matchup, Lisbon delivered a stellar performance on their home court, securing a convincing 63-43 victory over Oak Glen. From start to finish, the Greyhounds displayed poise and determination, outmatching their opponents in a dominant display of basketball prowess.

Leading the charge for Lisbon was Trevor Siefke, who showcased his scoring prowess with an impressive 22 points. Hunter Dailey contributed 12 points to bolster the Greyhounds’ offensive attack, while Luke Kraft, Alex Schreffler, and Tate Wallen each added 9, 6, and 6 points respectively, further solidifying Lisbon’s offensive firepower.

Despite Oak Glen’s efforts, Lisbon’s relentless offensive pressure and stifling defense proved too much to handle.

With this win, Lisbon improved their season record to an impressive 17-3, setting the stage for another exciting home game on Friday against the Academy of Urban Scholars. The victory not only extends Lisbon’s winning streak but also underscores their status as a formidable contender in the realm of high school basketball.

MOORE’S 1000TH POINT LIFTS SOUTH RANGE

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LOWELLVILLE OH- In a thrilling matchup that will be remembered for years to come, South Range celebrated a significant milestone as senior standout Landon Moore notched his 1000th career point in the Raiders’ impressive 66-53 victory over Lowellville. It was a night filled with excitement and emotion as Moore etched his name into the annals of South Range basketball history.

Leading the scoring charge for South Range was none other than Moore himself, who delivered a stellar performance with a game-high 24 points. Joining Moore in the offensive onslaught were Luke Rohan, Dylan Turvey, and Triston Toy, who each contributed 12 points to bolster the Raiders’ scoring effort.

Despite a valiant effort from Lowellville, led by Michael Ballone with 12 points, Matt Lucido with 10 points, Drew Modelski with 10 points, and Josh Pazel with 9 points, they couldn’t contain South Range’s potent offense.

With this win, South Range improved their season record to 13-6, setting the stage for the remainder of their conference schedule as they prepare to host Struthers on Saturday. The victory holds special significance as they celebrate Moore’s remarkable achievement and continue their pursuit of success on the basketball court.

Meanwhile, Lowellville, with a record of 13-7, will look to regroup as they hit the road to face East on Friday. Despite the loss, Lowellville remains a formidable opponent as they strive to finish their season strong and make a statement in the competitive realm of high school basketball.

URSULINE TAKES OUT REIGNING STATE CHAMPION

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By Tim Corso 


YOUNGSTOWN OH- Ursuline fought its way past Akron Hoban Tuesday night 55-52.

A highly anticipated matchup lived up to the billing between the Irish and Knights as the game came down to a potential game-tying shot that fell short at the buzzer.

Despite outscoring Ursuline 15-9 in the final frame, Hoban’s comeback attempt fell short.

It was Ursuline going on a 13-0 run to end the first half that carried its momentum to the win.

The work on both ends of the floor for Jayden Payne sparked the Irish win, as well as forcing countless Knights’ turnovers.

Payne finished with a game-high 15 points while grabbing double-digit rebounds.

Akron Hoban’s push back was in thanks to the hot shooting of Joey Hardman.

Hardman used a couple big shots to cut down the lead to just one for Ursuline after they held a 7-point advantage following the third quarter.

Hardman finished with a team-high 14 points in the setback.

Jonas Nichols added 8 for the Knights, while Jaylen Gunther finished with 13 for the victorious Irish.

Ursuline (15-3) will host Bristol next on Friday 2/16. Akron Hoban (13-7) will travel to Gilmour Academy on 2/16.

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