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HOBAN FIGHTS THROUGH THE BULLDOGS BITE

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AKRON OH- With the days of high school basketball’s regular season fading, many teams have various goals during the final games of the season. Some are looking to rest their starters prior to the tournaments, others are in the midst of a conference championship and then some are just looking to prepare themselves with tough competition. On Tuesday night, much like the entirety of the season, The Archbishop Hoban boys basketball teams chose the latter! Welcoming fellow 15 win team at the time, The Green Bulldogs, into The Castle for a premier bout! 

Last season saw the two programs meet twice on the court, with Green taking the regular season home contest and Hoban knocking The Bulldogs out of the tournament in an overtime thriller! Thus leaving plenty of animosity between the two strong schools, adding plenty of intrigue and entertainment value to the matchup. The Knights wasted little time jumping ahead, as Jonas Nichols was finding his shot, propelling Hoban to a 10-1 lead on an impressive first quarter run. However, The Bulldogs stayed calm through the early deficit, as superstar scorer, Brady Rollyson started to will Green back into the game by trimming the deficit to just a possession after a quarter. 

With Hoban leading 19-16 after a quarter, they looked to create some distance once again from The Bulldogs. Green trimmed their deficit to just a single point at the start of quarter number two; however, The Knights armor held up! Joey Hardman made use of his minutes, hitting a three, and separating Hoban from Green once again. Nick Bundalo started to find his shot in the second, creating an effective one-two offensive punch with his teammate Brady Rollyson. The combination of Rollyson (15 PTS) and Bundalo (9 PTS) made up all the first half scoring for The Bulldogs, but The Knight still led 30-24 at the half. 

The battle continued in the second half, with Green continuing to try and get over the hump and Hoban fending off hungry Bulldogs in an effort to maintain their lead. Green once again battled to within a point, but once again were pushed back, this time by sharpshooter Logan Vowles finding a distance shot, putting his team right back up by two possessions. William Scott helped space the floor, while finding his own shots, especially in the second half to keep The Knights in front 43-37 after three. 

In the final eight minutes of play, with a rocking crowd behind them, The Hoban Knights started to put the finishing touches on a game that, despite being a battle, they never trailed in. Salting the game away, out-scoring Green 12-6 in the fourth quarter claiming a 12 point win 55-43 over The Bulldogs in Hoban’s sweet 16th victory of the season. Green (15-5)(8-3) will keep their talents on the road, traveling to GlenOak (16-4)(8-3) as they will try to separate themselves in the three-way tie in The Federal League, also with Massillon Jackson, on Friday, February 10th. Also on Friday, The Archbishop Hoban Knights (16-3) will stay home and entertain The Cornerstone Christian Patriots (16-3) in another premier matchup on YSN! Interviews with winning Head Coach T.K. Griffith and Player of The Game Jonas Nichols can be found below! 

 

Scoring (Hoban)

Jonas Nichols: 21 PTS (Player of The Game)

William Scott: 13 PTS.

Logan Vowles: 11 PTS.

Sam Greer: 7 PTS.

Joey Hardman: 3 PTS.

Scoring (Green)

Brady Rollyson: 21 PTS.

Nick Bundalo: 13 PTS.

Lucas Bitong: 4 PTS.

Mark Danner: 3 PTS.

Anthony Fortunato: 2 PTS.

 

Scoring by Quarter

Q1: Hoban 19 – 16 Green

Q2: Hoban 13 – 8 Green

Q3: Hoban 11 – 13 Green

Q4: Hoban 12 – 6 Green

Final: Hoban 55 – 43 Green

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

EDINGBURGH’S MVP PERFORMANCE LIFTS KNIGHTS

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COLUMBUS OH- It was another business trip for Hoban on Saturday as the Knights traveled to Bishop Hartley High School to compete in the “Battle in the Hawk’s Nest” tournament. The Knights were matched up with a tough Notre Dame Academy team coming out of Kentucky. One of the keys to the Knights win was major ball pressure on Notre Dave’s guards. They held the Pandas to just 37 points, which was their second lowest point total of the season.  Hoban won by a final tally of 46-37.

Leading the way for the Knights was Rylee Bennett putting in 13 points.  Playing great basketball on both sides of the floor was Mackenzie Edinburgh who was named Hoban’s MVP of the game.  She finished in double figures with 10 points.  Emma Rasmussen was able to contribute 7 points.

Up next for the Knights is a trip back home to host Akron Ellet on Thursday.  Tip off for the matchup is set for 6:30.

HOBAN PROVES A TALL TASK FOR LEOPARDS

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LIBERTY, Ohio –

In a rematch from early last season the Liberty Leopards (1-3) played host to the Akron Archbishop Hoban Knights (1-0). Coming off a regional final appearance in 2022, the Knights quickly showed why they’re considered one of the top teams in Northeast Ohio.

The duo of Will Scott and Jonas Nichols that helped lead the Knights to last seasons 20-8 record combined for 48 total points in Hoban’s 81-40 routing of Liberty. Scott started the game strong, dropping 13 first quarter points. Liberty sophomore forward, Evan Bates, paced the Leopards with 7 in the first period.

Following up Scott’s 13 point first, Jonas Nichols responded with 13 of his own points in the second quarter, helping Hoban take a 50-25-point lead into the half. KJ Turner led the Leopards with 7 points in the second quarter.

Scott and Nichols continued to dominate in the second half, totaling 8 points apiece as Hoban sprinted away with the game in hand.

LEADING SCORERS –

LIBERTY:

KJ Turner – 14 points

Evan Bates – 12 points

Bra’Sean Black – 8 points

HOBAN:

Will Scott – 26 points

Jonas Nichols – 22 points

Liberty – The difficult start to the season gets no easier for the Leopards with their next opponent, a road test against the Chaney Cowboys (2-1). The Cowboys are coming off back-to-back road wins against Warren Harding and Howland.

Hoban – The defending Twinsburg district champions continue their road trip to start the season, as the Knights will travel South to take on the Dalton Bulldogs (1-2).

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

BOARDMAN STAYS PERFECT BY BLASTING HOBAN

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BOARDMAN OH- The Spartans played a great round against Hoban on Tuesday, beating them 176-248.

The low round belonged to Junior Sophia Rivera who shot her lowest score yet of 38, and she also had her first eagle on the par five. Senior Zoey Fick-Mills also shot a great score of 43 and Junior Haily Rusnak shot a 47. Assisting the Spartans with their win was Senior Kate Pendleton who shot a 48 and Senior Emily Choleva who shot a 49.

*Contributed By Lee Christman at boardmanathletics.org

IRISH FALL SHORT AGAINST HOBAN

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AKRON OH- Tuesday’s game against Archbishop Hoban was a heartbreaker for Ursuline, as they lost the lead late in a 5-3 defeat. Archbishop Hoban was down 2-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Robyn Ryan reached on a dropped third strike.

Ursuline got on the board in the second inning when Mia Opalick hit a solo homer.

In the bottom of the second inning, Archbishop Hoban tied things up at one. They scored one run when Nylah Durham doubled.

Faith Porter pitched Archbishop Hoban to victory. The bulldog went seven innings, allowing three runs on four hits and striking out four.

Opalick took the loss for the Irish. Opalick lasted one inning, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out one and walking one.

Paige Ogden started the game for Ursuline. The righthander went four innings, allowing one run on three hits, striking out eight and walking zero

Ursuline tallied three home runs on the day. Liza Barbato had a four bagger in the sixth inning. Opalick went yard in the second inning. Madelyn Miklandric went for the long ball in the fifth inning.

Opalick, Barbato, Layni Bednar, and Miklandric all had one hit to lead Ursuline.

Kennedy Bray led Archbishop Hoban with two hits in three at bats. Archbishop Hoban didn’t commit a single error in the field. Sydney Conti had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

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FITCH’S THRILLING SEASON MEETS ITS END

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Knights Armor is Sperling Silver

On a chilly November night in Akron Ohio. The Austintown Fitch Falcons went to battle with The Akron Archbishop Hoban Knights on Friday. 

The Falcons wasted little time bringing the excitement. With a missed snap over the head of Devin Sherwood, which was recovered and resulted in a 37-yard pass to Jaden Eley.

These plays are reminiscent in the minds of the Austintown community, as they have witnessed them for the better part of 3 years. 

Fitch found the endzone first, as Sherwood hit pay dirt with his legs. Josiah Berni tacked on the extra point, and The Falcons took an early 7-0 lead. 

However, The Knights showcased their speed early. As De’Vonta Baskerville retired the kickoff to the house for an instant game tying touchdown. 

Akron also showcased the junior running back sensation in Lamar Sperling, who found the endzone twice in the first quarter, en route to a 5 touchdown performance. 

Devin Sherwood battled hard throughout. Racking up 266 yards through the air and 64 on the ground. Including 2 touchdowns on the ground and 1 in the air on the night.

Austintown proved that they could contend with the high octane offenses of the Akron-area schools all season.

Turnovers were a big factor in Fitch falling behind early, but The Falcons defense held its own against the field position given to The Knights. 

Fitch battled till the very end, including an 18-yard touchdown pass to Cam Smith in the 4th quarter to make it 41-28. But Hoban was able to burn enough time off the clock with the added possessions.

At the end of the day, Fitch just ran out of time and The Knights were able to secure the victory. 

In a season of ups and downs, exciting plays, and most importantly The Falcon Faithful being back in full force for Friday night lights.

It truly made it a season to remember. As Fitch says farewell to a truly special quarterback, one that will be talked about in Falcons history for years to come.

Along with Devin Sherwood, The Falcons will also lose the 1-A option for Fitch the last few seasons. As the record-holding receiver in Tyler Evans will also ride off into the sunset as a special part of Falcons history. 

17 seniors are departing Fitch this season, including…

Devin Sherwood, Tyler Evans, Donnie Ellis, Devin Pounds, Tyree Mitchell, C.J. Schisler, A.J. Byrd, Sam Moxley, Jacob Jones, Kris King, Donovan Oliver, Colin Moore, Dom Khron, Aaron Hively, Ethan Short, Earnest Croom, and Connor Kent. 

As we at YSN wish them the best in their future endeavors, and thank them for a truly unforgettable season.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

CARDINALS STOP HOBAN RALLY

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CANFIELD OH-

Despite seeing its five-run lead whittled down by the end, the Canfield Cardinals still held off Archbishop Hoban for a 6-4 victory on Monday. Archbishop Hoban scored three runs in the failed comeback on a sacrifice fly, and a single.

Archbishop Hoban scored three runs in the sixth inning, but Canfield still managed to pull out the victory. The big inning for Archbishop Hoban came thanks to a single, and a sac fly.

Canfield fired up the offense in the second inning. Dom Magliocca drew a walk, scoring one run.

Landon Beidelchies led things off on the hill for the Cardinals. The southpaw went five innings, allowing one run on four hits, striking out 11 and walking one.

Ben Slanker, Chris Sammarone, AJ Havrilla, and Ryan Petro each managed one hit to lead Canfield Cardinals Varsity.

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RAIDERS FALL JUST SHORT IN OVERTIME

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CANFIELD OH- South Range did not shy away from a big challenge on Saturday as they welcomed in Division 1 powerhouse Akron Hoban. It was a battle to the end with the Knights outlasting the Raiders in an overtime thriller 92-83.

The Raiders grabbed a lead out of the gates, but it was clear from the tip that the game was going to be high tempo and high scoring. Both teams used their athleticism to trade transition buckets. After one quarter of play Hoban led 21-16.

In the second frame with a couple of players in foul trouble, it was the Raiders bench that came in and kept the pace for their offense. Emma Cunningham, and Hannah Crouse Player well in the quarter to keep it close. Crouse got a bucket at the end of the half to bring the Raiders within 3 at the break 40-37.

The Raiders opened the second half on a 8-0 run. Like most of the night though, moderate leads went away fast. Before a blink of an eye Hoban took a lead back and led 63-59 after 3. Izzy Lamparty had a great third quarter scoring 13 points in the frame with 5 rebounds.

The final frame was the lowest scoring quarter of the game, as the Raiders held Hoban to 13 points. With a break out layup by Izzy Lamparty the Raiders took a 76-74 lead with around 26 seconds left. Hoban’s Abby Stephens who didn’t score much in the game went to the free throw line and tied the game at 76 with 12 seconds left. Bree Kohler drove straight down the court but couldn’t finish a game winning shot, the Knights brought down the rebound and had 4 seconds to get down the floor. They very nearly did, but Hoban couldn’t get a shot off and the teams headed to overtime tied at 76.

The Knights outlasted a tired Raiders team in overtime, outscoring then 16-7 to win 92-83. The combined score of 175 points is the highest scoring game in South Range Girls Basketball history. The previous record was 147 in a 75-72 South Range win over Jackson Milton on February 8th, 2000.

For the Knights, they had an unbelievable performance from junior Lanae Riley who dropped 47 points in the game.

South Range was led by Izzy Lamparty who finished with 28 points. 21 of her points came in the second half. Lexi Giles had a strong night right behind her with 26. Bree Kohler was also in double figures with 10 points.