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MOHAWK WINS FOR THEIR SENIORS

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In a fitting tribute to their seniors, Mohawk’s basketball team celebrated senior night in style with a resounding blowout victory over Riverside, securing a dominant 37-18 win on Thursday.

Leading the scoring effort for Mohawk were Chloe Fadden and Erynne Capalbo, who each contributed 11 points, showcasing their offensive prowess and leadership on the court. Regan Magno added 6 points to the scoreboard, highlighting the team’s balanced scoring attack.

With this impressive win, Mohawk concludes their regular season with a solid 12-9 record, demonstrating their strength and resilience as they now await their first tournament opponent. The victory on senior night served as a fitting tribute to the dedication and contributions of the senior players, setting the stage for an exciting postseason journey.

As Mohawk looks ahead to tournament play, they do so with confidence and determination, knowing that they have the talent and drive to compete at the highest level.

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ROCKETS HAVE NO TROUBLE WITH TROJANS

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In a dominant display of skill and determination, Lowellville’s basketball team cruised to victory on Thursday night, defeating Sebring decisively with a commanding score of 51-10.

Leading the scoring charge for Lowellville was Serinna Tych, who delivered an outstanding performance with 19 points, showcasing her offensive prowess and leadership on the court. Morgan Lewis contributed 7 points, while Sydney Procick and Gianna Palumbo each added 6 points, highlighting the team’s balanced scoring effort.

With this resounding win, Lowellville improves their record to 8-12 and looks to carry their momentum into their upcoming road matchup against East on Monday. The victory underscores Lowellville’s resilience and determination as they continue to push forward in the season.

On the other side, Sebring concludes their regular season with a 4-15 record and now awaits their tournament opponent, eager to make their mark in postseason play.

 

NO STOPPING RAMS MOMENTUM

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- In a night filled with celebration and dominance, Mineral Ridge’s basketball team honored their seniors in style with a commanding 74-33 victory over Maplewood on Wednesday.

Leading the charge for Mineral Ridge was Ava Hulett, who delivered a standout performance with an impressive 25 points. Gianna Gilbert contributed 13 points, while Sullivan Sandy added 12 points and Ava Carkido chipped in with 10 points, showcasing the team’s depth and scoring prowess.

With this resounding win, Mineral Ridge concludes their regular season with an outstanding 20-2 record, setting the stage for an exciting postseason journey. As they await their first tournament opponent, Mineral Ridge remains focused and determined to carry their momentum into the playoffs.

HEARTLAND’S HISTORIC RUN CONTINUES

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COLUMBIANA OH- In another remarkable display of their historic season, Heartland Christian’s basketball team continued their record-breaking journey on Wednesday, overpowering Lordstown with an emphatic 62-21 victory. With each win, Heartland adds to their legacy, surpassing previous milestones to establish new standards of success for the program.

Leading the charge for Heartland were Rylee Shadowens and Rachel Reynolds, who each contributed 14 points to the scoring onslaught. Sarah Reynolds added 10 points to the scoreboard, while Mackenzie Lightly chipped in with 6 points, highlighting the team’s balanced offensive effort.

Looking ahead, Heartland prepares for another challenge as they hit the road to face Valley Christian on Friday.

IRISH WIN BACK TO BACK STEEL VALLEY TITLES

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By Matt Maher


YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Some may say Easter and others may say Christmas but I say Wednesday night was the holiest of nights as Ursuline hosted Cardinal Mooney for round 2 of the Youngstown Holy War! While the first meeting was very lopsided in favor of Ursuline, Mooney showed some great bouts of scoring and held a strong defense against the most dominant team in the Steel Valley Conference and only lost 43-36. 

 

The first quarter started off slow as neither team could find a rhythm for the first two minutes of action but it would be Ursuline who would get on the score sheet first and from there the flood gates began to open as Ursuline outscored Mooney 13-5. Katie Pregibon and Sophia Diorio brought the 5 points to light for Mooney as Pregibon hit a 3 and Diorio found herself 2. Carly Casey and Kennedy Carpenter would each score 3 points with Casey finding a long 3 and Carpenter pushing in a 2 and going 1-for-2 from the stripe. Lily Scott would also find her first 2. 

 

Mooney found a better response in the next frame as their defense held Ursuline to just 7 points and their offense found 8. Carpenter found the most impressive score for Ursuline with a beautiful drive to the hoop that resulted in the score plus 1. Lily Scott got herself another 2 more points and started to show everyone she would be one of the more consistent of the Fighting Irish. Pregibon found herself another phenomenal 3 as Ta’lecia Huff and Sam Rotunno both got on the board with a 2 pointer each. 

 

Cardinal Mooney came out of halftime energized and ready and the score of 15-7 showed they turned the dial up to 11. Carpenter and Scott both found points from the free throw line where Carpenter went 1-for-2 and Scott hit 2-of-4. The free throw line would prove to be fortuitous for Mooney as well as they went 6-for-7 as a team. Delanie Olesh found 4 points with a field goal and 2-of-2 free throws drained while Pregibon found herself 4 more points as well with the exact same score line as Olesh. Sophia Diorio hit the stripe twice where she went 1-for-2 on her first trip then sank her third on an and-1 opportunity.

 

While The Cardinals showed they weren’t going to be pushed around in the third the Irish successfully unraveled all of Mooney’s work and scored 16 to cardinal Mooney’s 8. Ursuline’s defense from the first quarter showed up again and completely blocked out most of Mooney’s attempts to just get into the paint. Since Mooney couldn’t find any luck in the paint they looked towards Pregibon who found her third triple of the night and Sam Rotunno went 1-for-2 from the stripe while Sophia Diorio went 2-for-2. Ursuline was led by Kennedy Carpenter once again with an 8 point quarter including a 3 and 5-for-6 from the line while Brooke O’Palick found a 3 and went 2-for-2 from the line and Lily Scott scored 3 off of and-1.

 

Ursuline once again showed everyone why they’re the queens of the Steel Valley Conference after taking down their arch rivals in the second chapter of the Holy War and their second to last regular season game. Sophia Diorio finished the night with 9 points while Katie Pregibon led her team with an impressive 13 points. Lily Scott matched Diorio with 9 points of her own and Kennedy Carpenter led all scorers with 15 points. Cardinal Mooney (7-11, 2-3) will be back home on February 9th when they host New Castle (PA) at 3:30PM while Ursuline (11-10, 6-0) will travel north to Girard to take on the Indians on February 10th at 2:30PM.

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/2-7-g-bb-ursuline-mooney/2-7-g-bb-mooney-ursuline/104EOS1D

INDIANS SEND AWAY SANDY VALLEY

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SALINEVILLE OH- In a successful venture outside the EOAC, Southern showcased their prowess on Monday, securing a convincing 65-43 victory over Sandy Valley.

Leading the charge for the Indians was Ashley Shroades, who delivered an outstanding performance with an impressive 28 points. Makenna Jones contributed 12 points, while Raelea Carosicello added 10 points to the winning effort, highlighting Southern’s balanced scoring attack.

With this win, Southern improves their record to 14-6 and now turns their focus back to conference play as they travel to face Lisbon on Thursday.

CRESTVIEW COMPLETES PROGRAMS FIRST PERFECT SEASON

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In a historic regular season finale, Crestview made program history by finishing undefeated for the first time ever, with a stellar 22-0 record. The Rebels sealed their remarkable achievement with a commanding 64-33 road victory over LaBrae.

Leading the charge for Crestview was Addison Rhodes, who delivered a standout performance with 27 points, supported by Luvrain Gaskins contributing 18 points and Emily Downey adding 8 points to the winning effort.

Despite a spirited effort from LaBrae, with Ella Kuszmaul scoring 11 points, they couldn’t overcome Crestview’s dominance.

Now, Crestview (22-0) eagerly awaits the start of tournament play on February 21st, where they will face off against Andrew’s Osborne Academy. The Rebels enter the postseason with momentum and confidence, poised to make a deep run.

On the other hand, LaBrae (16-4) looks to fine-tune their game in a tournament tune-up opportunity against Cardinal on Monday, gearing up for postseason action.

MALITO KEEPS GIRARD’S HOPES ALIVE

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By Matt Maher 


GIRARD, OH – The final conference game of the regular season for these two squads came on Senior Night for Girard where the teams sole member of the class of 2024, Mia Malito, led her team to an impressive 69-44 victory of the Red Dragons.

 

The first quarter showed to be very close with Girard putting up 14 to Niles 16. Mia Malito got the game started with a pair of made free throws but Niles responded quickly and often. Malito found herself with 9 points with three 2’s and 3-of-4 made free throws; this would be her most dominant frame of the night. Ally Gassman found 3 points while Mackenzie White found the remaining 2. Emily Macik had the midas touch this quarter with two made 3’s both seeming automatic with no doubt of where they were going to land and a nice mid-range jumper she couldn’t be stopped. Hannah Grimm was also impressive with 4-of-4 made free throws.

 

Girard kept the pace in the 2nd while Niles had their struggles and a 15-7 quarter solidified that. Niles had trouble from the free throw line where, as a team, they went 1-for-6. Grimm found her first 4 points from the field while Caroline Cornell found her first points with a nice put back jumper. Carley Wilkes come on down! Wilkes rose to superstar quality in the 2nd with 7 points all through traffic that would clog most other players up. Whistle and Gassman both scored 2 points while Malito found 1-of-2 free throws.

 

The Indians kept the ball rolling after halftime with another 15 point frame while Niles found a mere 2 points. Emily Macik would find the only bucket of the frame for Niles while Mackenzie White took the lead on the other side with 5 points (two 2’s and 1-for-2). Malito, Wilkes and Gassman all found 2 while Ivory Hewitt went 2-for-2 from the stripe.

 

if you love high scoring by both teams then the 25-19 4th quarter was the quarter for you! Niles found the 19 points with Kherington Stanford and Grimm both finding 6 points with Stanford finding two 3’s while Grimm had two 2’s and went 2-for-3 from the stripe. The remaining points came from the free throw line. Girard found the majority of their points from the field with White scoring 7 points while Malito and Wilkes both scored 5. While those three showed up, so did Ally Gassman, who found two very unexpected 3’s late in the quarter that showed us a glimpse of what we could see as her career continues. 

 

Girard played very well with Mia Malito leading all scorers with 17 points which was only fitting on her night of recognition! Hannah Grimm led the Red Dragons with 13 points with Emily Macik trailing her by only 3. Girard will finish in 2nd place in the NE8 1 game behind Poland but after the rocky start they had and the fantastic ending they found this team is going to be fun to watch come playoffs. Niles (7-14, 3-9) will finish off their season on February 8th when they travel to Badger for a 7:00PM tilt. Girard (12-8, 10-2) will play their last home game on February 10th when they host Ursuline at 2:30PM.

 

TIGERS GRAB THEIR PIECE OF THE MVAC ON SENIOR NIGHT

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- In a memorable senior night celebration, Springfield High School’s basketball team made their mark by claiming a share of the MVAC Scarlet tier championship with a dominant 49-23 victory over McDonald.

Led by standout performances from their seniors, Springfield showcased their talent and determination on the court. Jameka Brungard led the scoring charge with an impressive 17 points, followed closely by Ava Vecchione with 16 points. Marianna Tuscano added 10 points to the winning effort, highlighting the team’s depth and versatility.

With this significant win, Springfield improves their record to 15-6, setting their sights on a tournament tune-up on February 14th as they host Salem. Meanwhile, McDonald, with a 6-11 record, will head to Jackson Milton on Friday for a boys-girls doubleheader, eager to bounce back from the defeat.

 

RAMS WIN MVAC ON THEIR HOME COURT

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- In a thrilling matchup that determined the fate of the MVAC Scarlet Tier Championship, Mineral Ridge wasted no time establishing their dominance, sprinting to a fast start en route to a commanding 66-39 victory over Jackson Milton.

Led by stellar performances from Ava Hulett, who contributed 20 points, and Sullivan Sandy, who added 15 points, Mineral Ridge showcased their depth and skill on both ends of the court. Gianna Gilbert chipped in with 9 points, while Lily Merolillo added 7 points to the Rams’ impressive offensive display.

Despite a valiant effort from Jackson Milton’s Emma Johns, who notched a game-high 23 points, the Rams’ relentless defense proved too much for the opposition.

With the win, Mineral Ridge secures the MVAC Scarlet Tier Championship, boasting a formidable 18-2 record. Their sights now turn to one final tournament tune-up as they host Maplewood on Thursday, gearing up for postseason action. On the other hand, Jackson Milton (8-9) will hit the road for a Thursday matchup against Campbell, looking to bounce back from the defeat and finish the season strong.