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MUSTANGS GET STUNG BY KIRTLAND

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Photo Credit: Jocyln Nicholas

Orwell, OH- Despite a valiant effort to mount a comeback in the fifth inning, the Grand Valley Varsity Mustangs fell just short in a narrow 5-4 loss to Kirtland on Wednesday. The Mustangs narrowed the deficit with a series of hits and a well-executed fielder’s choice, but ultimately couldn’t overcome Kirtland’s early lead.

Kirtland seized the momentum in the top of the fourth inning, with Tyler Turk scoring on a tag-up play and Macguire Boyd driving in another run with a single to put them on the scoreboard.

Max Paul delivered a solid performance on the mound for Kirtland, earning the win after allowing only two runs (one earned) on six hits over six innings, while striking out nine batters and walking four. On the other side, Payton Plizga of the Grand Valley Varsity Mustangs pitched admirably but was saddled with the loss, surrendering three earned runs on nine hits over six and one-third innings, with seven strikeouts and just one walk.

Plizga and Eric Ellsworth contributed RBIs for the Mustangs, showcasing their offensive prowess in a closely contested game. Justin Hagan emerged as a standout performer at the plate for Grand Valley, going 4-for-4 on the day.

Kirtland’s offense was led by Boyd, Tyler Turk, and Lucci Cantini, each collecting two hits, while Boyd, Jack Turk, and Cantini drove in runs to support their team’s effort.

In the end, despite a spirited offensive display and strong pitching from both sides, the Mustangs fell short of victory. They will look to bounce back in their next matchup, a home game against St. John on Saturday, as they aim to return to the win column and build on their competitive performance against Kirtland.

MUSTANGS GET STUNG BY THE HORNETS

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Orwell, OH- In a thrilling matchup, the Kirtland Hornets emerged victorious over the Grand Valley Mustangs with a final score of 59-47. The game, played at the Hornets’ home turf, saw both teams fiercely competing until the final buzzer.

Quarter Scores:

  • Grand Valley Mustangs: 10 | 12 | 16 | 9 | Total: 47
  • Kirtland Hornets: 13 | 12 | 15 | 19 | Total: 59

Grand Valley Mustangs Total Points:

  • Jerry Schultz Arrington: 22
  • Braden Hart: 13
  • Logan Zirzow: 2
  • Ben Cozad: 2
  • Peyton Dryer: 2
  • Bobby Rogers: 2
  • Payton Plizga: 2
  • Teagan Fenton: 1
  • Sammy Goforth: 1

Kirtland Hornets Total Points:

  • Gino Blasini: 16
  • Vince Carriero: 15
  • Danny Alfieri: 10
  • Nick Barisic: 8
  • Jack Green: 4
  • Will Sayle: 4
  • Aaron Fortuna: 2

The first quarter set the tone for the rest of the game, with both teams displaying offensive prowess. The Hornets managed to take a slight lead, ending the quarter with a score of 13-10. However, the Mustangs quickly retaliated, keeping the game close as they entered halftime with a score of 25-24 in favor of Kirtland.

As the second half commenced, the intensity only grew. The Hornets managed to maintain their lead, but the Mustangs stayed within striking distance, refusing to let the game slip away. Heading into the final quarter, the Hornets held a narrow 40-39 advantage.

In the fourth quarter, the Hornets showcased their resilience and determination, pulling away from the Mustangs with a series of impressive plays. Despite a valiant effort from Grand Valley, Kirtland’s offensive firepower proved too much to handle, ultimately securing them the victory with a final score of 59-47.

Leading the charge for the Grand Valley Mustangs was Jerry Schultz Arrington, who delivered an outstanding performance with 22 points. Braden Hart also contributed significantly with 13 points of his own. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the Hornets’ balanced attack.

For the victorious Kirtland Hornets, Gino Blasini led the scoring with 16 points, followed closely by Vince Carriero with 15 points. Danny Alfieri also made a significant impact, adding 10 points to the team’s total. With contributions from multiple players, the Hornets showcased their depth and cohesion on both ends of the court.

With this win, the Kirtland Hornets improve to a solid 13-5 record, further solidifying their position as a formidable force in the league. On the other hand, the Grand Valley Mustangs, now standing at 6-12, will look to bounce back as they prepare to face the Jefferson Falcons in their upcoming matchup.

HORNETS STING MUSTANGS

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Orwell, OH- In a challenging matchup against the Kirtland Hornets, the Grand Valley Mustangs found themselves facing an uphill battle from the very start. The Hornets wasted no time in establishing their dominance, with a flurry of touchdowns in the first quarter.

First, Kirtland’s Jake LaVerde connected with Will Sayle for an impressive 31-yard touchdown pass, followed by a successful extra point, putting Kirtland ahead 7-0. The Hornets continued to pour it on, as Rocco Alfieri dashed for a 35-yard touchdown run, extending their lead to 14-0. Will Beers then added to the onslaught with a 20-yard touchdown run, although the extra point was missed, making it 20-0 in favor of Kirtland. The first quarter continued to be a nightmare for the Mustangs, with LaVerde finding Gino Blasini for a 15-yard touchdown pass, and the extra point made it 27-0.

The second quarter wasn’t any kinder to Grand Valley, as LaVerde showcased his versatility by rushing for a 29-yard touchdown, and the extra point made it 34-0. The Mustangs’ struggles continued when Sammy Goforth threw an interception, which was returned for a touchdown by Kirtland’s Will Beers, pushing the score to a daunting 41-0 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Kirtland showed no signs of letting up, with Macguire Boyd breaking free for a remarkable 60-yard touchdown run. The extra point was good, stretching the lead to 48-0. Evan Koprwoski then hauled in a 23-yard touchdown reception, and the extra point was successful, leaving the Mustangs trailing 55-0.

Ultimately, the game ended with a final score of Kirtland Hornets 55 – Grand Valley Mustangs 0. This was a challenging outing for the Mustangs, who now stand at a 2-4 overall record and 0-1 in the CVC Chagrin division. Looking ahead, they will face the Harvey Red Raiders, who hold a 3-3 record (1-0 CVC Chagrin division) in week 7 on the road. The Kirtland Hornets, on the other hand, have a strong 5-1 record (1-0 CVC Chagrin Division) and will also be on the road against the Berkshire Badgers (3-3, 1-0 in CVC Chagrin division) in week 7. The Mustangs will undoubtedly seek to bounce back from this tough loss in their upcoming matchup.

EMCH’S RECORD BREAKING NIGHT LIFTS REBELS TO FOUR PEAT

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ORWELL OH- The Orwell district was arguably the hardest volleyball bracket in the state of Ohio in Division III. The list of teams featured four state ranked teams who each had a legitimate chance at winning a district title.  In the end though it would come down to two teams who won district championships a season ago. Finding themselves in the same bracket this year, both Kirtland and Crestview knew there could only be one.  Crestview was ranked 8th in the state, Kirtland was ranked 13th.  The match lived up to what the rankings would make you expect with the Rebels and Hornets trading blows all night long.  Eventually Crestview sophomore Abbey Emch would prove to have too much firepower for Kirtland to handle. Her efforts led the Rebels to a four set victory.  (26-24 25-23 23-25 25-17)

Emch broke her second program record in two tournament rounds. After breaking the record for most total blocks in a game in the semifinals with 16, she broke the record for kills in a match with 34.  She also had 24 digs to finish a massive double double.  Grace Auer put together a triple double with at least 20 in three categories with 20 kills, 29 assists, and 25 digs.  Lainy Auer also managed a double double with 24 assists, and 20 digs.  Ashleigh Hodge led the Rebels in blocks on the night with 5.

For the fourth consecutive year the Rebels will advance to regional bracket in Barberton. They will be matched up with another state ranked opponent in the top team in the state of Ohio, Lake Catholic.  That match is slated for Thursday at 6:00 in Barberton.  The other end of the regional bracket is Waynedale vs Independence.

MINERAL RIDGE SEES SEASON END IN SEMIFINALS

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ORWELL OH- Mineral Ridge knew the task ahead of them would be tough as they found themselves across from Kirtland in the Orwell District Semifinals. Kirtland is ranked 13 in the state, while the Rams finished the year ranked 16.  After a quick start, the Rams saw Kirtland flex their muscles and take the match in four sets.  (19-25 25-17 25-12 25-18)

Leading the Rams offense on the night was Ava Hulett withn12 kills. Faith Schneider finished strong with 8 kills.  Hulett finished with a double double with 18 digs. Schneider finished with a team leading 20 digs. Samantha Aulet was able to set up 25 assists on the night.  Olivia Booth led the team in blocks with 3.

Mineral Ridge finished their great run at 24-3 on the season. They won the MVAC Scarlett tier.  Congratulations to the Rams on a fantastic run, and thank you for allowing us at YSN to be on the ride.

BLUE DEVILS BLAST IN TO NEXT ROUND

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MCDONALD OH- McDonald has high hopes for tournament time.  The Blue Devils are the 4 seed in the Northeast Division IV district.  They find themselves in the Lisbon bracket. They got their run to a district championship started on Wednesday night with a quick sweep of East Canton.  (25-11 25-4 25-7)

Maria Rasile led the Blue Devils with 11 kills. She also had 8 assists, and 6 digs.  She contributed 7 service aces as well.  Gianna Constantino had the team lead in assists with 13. She grabbed 5 kills and 5 digs to add on to her stat line.  Megan Zajack had 7 aces, and led the team in service points with 21.

McDonald advances to the sectional final on Saturday against the Youngstown Academy for Urban Scholars.  That game is set to begin at 6:00.

 

BEAVER LOCAL BAFFLES HORNETS

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The Beavers continue to dominate on Friday nights, as they defeated the John Hay Hornets 56-6 and locked up a top 8 spot come playoff time.

 

The Beavers started with the ball for the second time this year, and needed a roughing the kicker penalty to kickstart the drive, but it ended in a 32 yard TD on a go to play action roll out to a wide open Dylan Ferguson to get the scoring started. The Beavers defense continues to roll, allowing just 4 first downs the entire first half. They handed the ball back to the Beavers offense early in the first and Caleb White reached the end zone on the first of his three rushing TDs to quickly make it 14-0. Another three and out later and the Beavers capitalized on an Austin Cline 20 yard rushing TD and the Beavers put up the most points of any team against John Hay in a single game all year, and it was still 

the first quarter. 

 

The Beavers got another first quarter score, once again courtesy of Caleb White, and it was 28-0 after just one. John Hay tried to pull out some stops, such as a successful fake punt on 4th and 7 inside their own 15, but it didn’t work, as Blake Lucas houses one from 37 out and following a pooch kick recovery, Caleb White ran one in for his third hat trick of the season, and on an insane busted PAT where Austin Cline ran back and forth for about 15 seconds before finding Owen Bzinak in the back corner of the end zone for 2, it was 43-0 at half. Tyler Prideau ran 2 TDs in in cleanup duty, and the final score was 56-6.

 

The Beavers locked up a top 8 spot in Division 4 Region 13, and will host a playoff game in 2 weeks. They play Wheeling Catholic Central next Friday with a chance to lock up a top 2 spot in the region.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael McKenzie

HEARTLAND WINS IN FIVE ON SPECIAL NIGHT IN MALVERN

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MALVERN OH- Heartland Christian made a trip to Malvern on Thursday night to participate in a special night. It was the Hornet’s volley for a cute night, and both teams were decked out in pink to bring light to breast cancer awareness.  On the court Heartland win an instant classic in 5 sets, but everyone knows the results of the night go way past the numbers on the scoreboard. Plenty of money was raised for a great cause, and two teams showed that when you come together, there’s nothing you can’t accomplish. The set scores for the game were 25-22 25-18 23-25 15-25 15-9.

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LISBON WINS THIRD IN A ROW

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LISBON OH- Lisbon is on some kind of streak right now, as they won their third game in a row on Wednesday at home against Malvern in four sets. (23-25 25-20 25-22 25-14)

Eliza Baker put together another fantastic performance, she finished the game with 31 digs! Stefanee Stacey gathered a double double with 18 digs, and 14 assists.  Hannah Weems had 19 points to go along with 13 digs, and Madison Marriner finished with 13 digs.

Lisbon is now 4-6 on the season and will stay at home Thursday against Southern.

INDIANS WASTE NO TIME ON THE ROAD

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EAST CANTON, OH- Southern came into week 3 Friday night looking to stay unbeaten as they traveled to East Canton to take on the Hornets. It was a ground and pound type of game for the Indians as they racked up 434 rushing yards and 505 total yards. Colton Soukup, Ryan Exline, and Wyatt Morris all contributed to the rushing juggernaut. Southern’s offensive explosion was too much for East Canton as the Indians walked away with a 34-6 victory. 

Southern moves to 3-0 on the season going into week 4 as they will travel to Lisbon to take on the Blue Devils in EOAC action Friday night. 

LEADERS: 

Passing: 

Southern – Ryan Exline: 4/12, 71 Yards

East Canton – Brennan Betz: 14/22, 111 Yards

 

Rushing:

Southern – Colton Soukup: 10 Rushes, 183 Yards, 1 TD. Wyatt Morris: 11 Rushes, 135 Yards, 3 TD’s

East Canton – Jake McCullough: 12 Rushes, 33 Yards, 1 TD

 

Receiving: 

Southern – Markell Smith: 2 Receptions, 71 Yards

East Canton – Jake McCullough: 6 Receptions, 72 Yards

 

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller.