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440 AND GOAL JOINS YSN

ASHTABULA, OH- The Kings of the 440 sports streaming scene are going to get a little bit louder this fall.  440 and Goal are joining the ranks of Your Sports Network to bring more coverage to Ashtabula County in 2022.

Owners of 440 and Goal, Sam Torres and Ryan Cole appeared on YSN’s Power Hour on August 1st to help announce the partnership.  440 is listed as the top dog in Ashtabula County as far as sports coverage is concerned, and sets out to cover several sports including football, volleyball, swimming, wrestling, baseball, basketball, and more.

The goal of this partnership is to increase visibility for all student-athletes, coaches, and programs in Ashtabula County, and provide them the same opportunities as the other 50+ schools under the YSN banner.  “With the partnership with Sam and Ryan, we feel like we’ve increased the passion in our coverage ten-fold.  What they’ve been able to do in Ashtabula is outstanding, I feel that this is a marriage of two companies pulling from the same side of the rope to provide more for each program” said YSN Founder and CEO, DJ Yokley.  “These guys are doing more than just broadcasting games, they’re impacting communities through their love for sports” added Yokley.

The first broadcast for 440 and Goal on YSN is set for August 14th.

SOUTH RANGE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH JIM HANEK

CANFIELD OH- South Range baseball is in an all too familiar spot. The Raiders won their second straight district championship last week with a 7-2 win over Columbiana.  Now the Raiders look to advance in the regional bracket in a regional semifinal against Gates Mills Hawken on Thursday.

Raider head coach Jim Hanek will draw on his experience with deep playoff runs to try and lead this group. He was able to join YSN’s Running Point this week to discuss what challenge lies ahead.  He talks with Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about some of the players who have stepped up this season, what makes this team unique, and much more. It’s almost time to hoist the colors! Get ready with Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner with Jim Hanek

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COLUMBIANA BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH RYAN WOLF

COLUMBIANA OH- In the 2021baseball  season, The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference (EOAC) was dominated, top to bottom, by The Columbiana Clippers.  They compiled a perfect 11-0 conference record, to rack up another impressive season for Clipper baseball.  Returning a bunch of starters, while bringing in other seniors for leadership has Columbiana heading into this season with 10 seniors on the roster!  Including multiple arms from a stellar rotation that, combined, had a team ERA under 2. Making their pitching an area to keep an eye on this season. The conference schedule paired with the non-conference games should see The Clippers clash with some of the areas best this season.

Ty Bartell got the chance to catch up with Head Coach Ryan Wolf. As they discuss the Columbiana program, the takeaways from last year and the expectations of this year.  Clipper-clap along till the home opener for Columbiana on Thursday, March 31st in a bout with the well-known Howland Tigers!

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MCDONALD MAKES IT TWO IN A ROW

MCDONALD OH- McDonald now has two wins in a row to open the 2021 volleyball season. The Blue Devils were able to beat Bristol in 4 sets (25-9 25-11 24-26 25-14).

Megan Klockner shined getting 18 assists, 7 aces, and 7 kills. She also collected 9 digs. Maria Rasile led the offense with 8 kills. She also had 11 assists, and 4 aces. Gianna Constantino had 7 digs, and 7 kills.

McDonald continues the season on Tuesday in a big MVAC matchup traveling to Western Reserve.

MCDONALD TAKES A THRILLER FROM THE CLIPPERS

MCDONALD OH- Last season in McDonald it was Columbiana who won the match in 5 sets, but open the 2021 volleyball season the Blue Devils got revenge by taking a 5 set thriller from the Clippers. (29-31 18-25 25-17 26-24 15-13)

Gianna Constantino led the Blue Devils with 7 kills. She also collected 8 digs on the night. Megan Zajack played great defense collecting 21 digs. Megan Klockner had 14 assists, and 6 kills on the day.

Tori Long came out of the gates this season with a huge performance. She had 14 kills, and 30 digs to earn a double double. Ava Heinrich, and Cameron Perkins both notched 9 kills for the Clippers.

The Clippers start league play Tuesday as they play United. McDonald opens their home schedule Monday hosting Bristol.

POLAND SEES THEIR SEASON END IN SEMIFINALS

JEFFERSON OH-

Poland watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 9-2 loss to Field on Tuesday. Field scored on a single by Olivia DeVries in the first inning, and another single in the first inning, and a single by DeVries in the second inning.

The Bulldogs struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Field, giving up nine runs.

Field fired up the offense in the first inning, when DeVries singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Field scored four runs in the third inning. Mallie Ruscitti and Alexsa Hurd all moved runners across the plate with RBIs.

Hurd led the Field to victory in the pitcher’s circle. The pitcher allowed five hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out six.

Katie McDonald took the loss for Poland. The righty lasted seven innings, allowing 13 hits and nine runs while striking out seven.

Poland hit one home run on the day. Mary Brant had a homer in the second inning.

Poland collected five hits. Brant and Abby Farber each managed multiple hits. Farber and Brant each managed two hits to lead.

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RIDGE DOUBLES UP ROCKETS

LOWELLVILLE OH-

Both Mineral Ridge and Lowellville had their offenses going on Tuesday, but Mineral Ridge eventually prevailed 14-7.

The Rams opened up scoring in the first inning. An error scored one run.

Mineral Ridge notched four runs in the fourth inning. Their big bats were led by Megan Gerberry and Aaliyah Wall, all driving in runs in the frame.

Maddy Ylonen was the winning pitcher for the Rams. The pitcher went seven innings, allowing seven runs on nine hits, striking out five and walking zero.

Sammie Kelly took the loss for Lowellville. The bulldog went four and a third innings, allowing five runs on seven hits, striking out two and walking zero.

Mineral Ridge tallied 14 hits in the game. Aliyah Whittaker, Hannah Baird, Ylonen, Courtney Boyer, Wall, and Gerberry each racked up multiple hitd. Whittaker went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.

Lowellville racked up nine hits in the game. Callie Kester, Sophia Alfano, and Kennedy Kelly all had multiple hits. Kester led Lowellville with three hits in four at bats.

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LADY RAIDERS OUTLAST INDIANS

The South Range Raiders claimed a 7-3 victory on Thursday, despite a big push by Girard in the third inning.  The big inning for Girard came thanks to a triple by Jones, a single by Dede, and a double by Dohy.

The Raiders got things started in the first inning when Bree Kohler grounded into a double play, scoring one run.

South Range tallied three runs in the second inning.  The offensive onslaught by the Raiders was led by Brooke Sauerwein and Izzy Sikora, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Bree Kohler was credited with the victory for the Raiders. She surrendered three runs on nine hits over seven innings, striking out seven and walking zero.

Dohy took the loss for Girard. She went seven innings, allowing seven runs on nine hits, striking out five and walking one.

South Range racked up nine hits on the day.  Brooke Sauerwein and Julie Centofanti each collected multiple hits for South Range Raiders.  Julie Centofanti and Brooke Sauerwein each collected two hits to lead South Range Raiders.  The Raiders were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Jillian Strecansky had the most chances in the field with ten.

Girard racked up nine hits.  Jones, Dede, and Dohy each managed multiple hits for the Indians.

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RAIDERS COMEBACK ON THE EAGLES

South Range baseball took home a 4-3 victory over Hubbard on Tuesday.

Hubbard got on the board in the first inning.  Lukas Mosora grounded out, scoring one run.

The Raiders pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning.  In the fourth Luke Blasko singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run and Kris Scandy singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

Sam Brooks led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Raiders. He surrendered three runs on seven hits over four innings, striking out eight and walking zero.

Andrew Corrin was on the pitcher’s mound for Hubbard. He lasted five innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out three.  Dylan Durkos threw one inning out of the bullpen.

Luke Blasko led the Raiders with two hits in three at bats.  Raiders stole eight bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Trey Pancake led the way with three.

Hubbard racked up eight hits in the game.  Evan Jarvis and Jamie Thomson each racked up multiple hits for Hubbard.  Jarvis went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Hubbard in hits.

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GEHRING SHUTS OUT EAGLES, RAIDERS SAIL TO A WIN

Jake Gehring didn’t allow a single run against Hubbard, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Raiders to a 3-0 victory on Monday night.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Jake Gehring struck out 13, while Joey Barr sat down six.

The Raiders got on the board in the first inning.  Jake Gehring singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

A double by Evan Jarvis in the first inning was a positive for Hubbard.

Jake Gehring took the win for the Raiders. He surrendered zero runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out 13.

Barr took the loss for Hubbard. He went seven innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out six.

Jake Gehring, Dylan Dominguez, Trey Pancake, Jard Bajerski, and Josh Stear all had one hit to lead Raiders.  Raiders didn’t commit a single error in the field. Jared Bajerski had the most chances in the field with 13.  Raiders tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Jared Bajerski led the way with two.