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TIGERS EARN OVERTIME VICTORY

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HOWLAND OH- In a nail-biting overtime showdown, Howland secured a hard-fought victory against LaBrae with a final score of 63-61.

Howland’s Chris Fenton emerged as a standout performer, notching an impressive 26 points, supported by contributions from Alex Henry with 13 points and John Perry with 11 points.

LaBrae fiercely contested the match, led by Jay McGary’s 16 points, Derek Wilson’s 15 points, and Jason Lancaster’s 11 points. Austin Rowe also contributed 9 points for the Vikings.

HOBAN HANDS HOWLAND THEIR FIRST LOSS

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By Ty Bartell

AKRON OH- On a fun-filled Wednesday night on the network, YSN provided multiple live coverage of games. Including a girls basketball battle between undefeated teams in The Archbishop Hoban Knights taking on The Howland Tigers! Both teams sported a perfect 3-0 record entering Wednesday; however, something was bound to give. The Tigers punched on The Knights to start the game, with Howland finding their shot early, The Tigers built a quick double-digit lead at 19-9 after the first quarter. The Knights would take the early Howland haymaker and deal a Knight knockdown blow of their own when Hoban outscored The TIgers 25-8 in the second quarter toi take a 34-27 lead into halftime. Spearheaded by Niera Stevens who scored 10 points in the quarter!

The Tigers would have their own double-digit deficit comeback when they chipped away at Hoban’s lead and brought it back to within one possession. After three quarters, The Knights would hold a slimmer advantage at 47-41. Hoban would have another good closeout quarter by winning the fourth quarter 19-11 and the game by a final of 66-52. Tayln Banta and Devin Harris were critical for The Knights in the close out minutes with Banta scoring 8 points and Harris scoring 6 points in the fourth.

Player of the game nod went to the senior Devin Harris who scored 8 points on the night, all in the second half, while being a force on the glass to help skew the rebounding battle back to even. Beyond that, Niera Stevens was slashing up the floor, scoring 19 points for Hoban in the win. Taylyn Banta and Amaria Davis each finished with 10 points while MacKenzie Edingburgh scored 8 points. Big Howland scorers included Alyssa Massucci who led her team with 16 points. Followed by Gia Hoso who scored 13 points and Jessie DeSalvo who scored 10 points.

Hoban (4-0) will now look ahead to this weekend where they will host their 3rd annual Hoban Hoopfest and battle the likes of Gilmour Academy (3-0) on Saturday and Toledo Central Catholic (2-0) on Sunday. Meanwhile, Howland (3-1) will have a week long layoff as their next matchup is slated for Wednesday, December 13th when they go back on the road to battle Ursuline (2-2).

HOWLAND UP FOR THE TASK IN FIRST GAME

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WARREN OH- In an electrifying season opener, Howland’s offense ignited, propelling them to a 70-61 victory over Salem. Alyssa Massucci led the charge for Howland, showcasing her scoring prowess with an impressive 26 points, including three successful three-pointers. Jessie DeSalvo contributed 12 points, while Sophia Powell and Emily Adams added 9 and 6 points, respectively.

Salem’s Rylee Hutton delivered a standout performance, finishing with a game-high 34 points and an impressive 13 out of 14 from the free-throw line. Despite Hutton’s remarkable effort, Howland’s collective offensive strength proved decisive.

Maddy Andres, Lauryn Barton, and Muirin Lesko each contributed 7 points for Salem, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Howland’s offensive firepower.

As Howland celebrates a strong start to the season, the team will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming games. Salem, on the other hand, will regroup and prepare for their next challenge, aiming to bounce back from this hard-fought loss. The season is off to an exciting start for both teams, promising competitive matchups ahead.

HOWLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH AARON POUNDS

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By Ty Bartell

WARREN OH- With girls basketball season tip-off just around the corner, many schools have different and unique situations heading into this year. Looking at The All-American Conference (AAC) The Howland Tigers girls basketball season looks to be a fun one to follow. A 12-13 record a year ago, The Tigers produced a close to .500 record without having a single senior on the team. Giving The Tigers a good foundational launching point heading into this season. Always competitive in The AAC, The Tigers look to be competing for the crown!

In this edition of Coaches Corner, YSNs Ty Bartell got the opportunity to talk with Howland’s girls basketball Head Coach Aaron Pounds. They discuss the excitement of the team heading into this season, an AAC outlook, The Tigers strengths and much more! Keep up-to-date with Howland girls basketball this year, with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

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HOWLAND BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DAN BUBON

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By Ty Bartell

HOWLAND OH- When it comes to The All-American Conference (AAC) in boys basketball, it is a gauntlet to say the least. However, this season feels like any one of the five representing teams in the conference can claim the AAC crown at the end of the season. Including The Howland Tigers! A very young team a season ago, achieved above expectations, sporting a 12-12 record in their previous campaign, Howland looks to build off the .500 record.

Head Coach of The Tigers, Dan Bubon got the chance to chat with YSNs Ty Bartell about the takeaways from last year, the competition inside the conference and the goals for The Tigers this year. Catch this first edition of Coaches Corner in the 2023-24 season with Dan Bubon below! Stay tuned with YSN for all your Howland Tigers live coverage of scores, stats, stories and more!

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CANFIELD THE LONE SHOW IN TOWN ON A THURSDAY NIGHT

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HOWLAND OH- In a Thursday night special, the Canfield football team showcased their dominance with a commanding victory over Howland, finishing with a score of 34-7. The Cardinals came out strong in the first quarter and didn’t look back, securing their fifth win of the season.

The opening quarter saw Scottie Eaton making his presence felt with a 24-yard touchdown run, putting Canfield ahead 7-0 with just 1:13 left on the clock.

The second quarter continued the Cardinals’ impressive performance as Danny Inglis hauled in a spectacular 65-yard touchdown reception from Paul Bindas, extending Canfield’s lead to 14-0 with 9:37 left in the second. Howland’s John Perry, the Homecoming King, responded with a 1-yard quarterback sneak touchdown, closing the gap to 14-7 with 3:16 remaining in the half.

However, the Cardinals weren’t done. Scottie Eaton added another touchdown to his name, this time with a 12-yard run, leaving Howland trailing 21-7. This marked the end of a dominant first half for Canfield.

The third quarter started with Canfield leading 28-7 after Scottie Eaton’s remarkable 64-yard touchdown run, showcasing his explosive skills. Eaton’s impressive performance continued as he added another 14-yard touchdown run, bringing the score to 34-7 with 4:02 left in the third. Eaton accumulated an astounding 211 rushing yards in the game, with an incredible 115 yards gained in the third quarter alone.

ANOTHER UNDEFEATED AAC SEASON FOR AUSTINTOWN

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By Ty Bartell

AUSTINTOWN OH- It has been an incredible past few seasons for The Austintown-Fitch Falcons volleyball team. Winners of four consecutive All-American Conference (AAC) championships, while losing just a single conference match during that span, The Falcons had rattled off an impressive 23 AAC wins in a row! Going undefeated in the conference the past two seasons, Fitch looked to make three straight, but standing in their way? A road trip to Trumbull County in a battle with The Howland Tigers!

The Falcons wasted little time coming out with a fury and taking full advantage of momentum and blasting Howland 25-9 in set one. A wake up call for The Tigers, Howland was much more competitive in the second set and showed plenty of grit, making life tough on The Falcons offense. Fitch would squeeze out the set two win by the skin of their teeth with the 25-21 win, taking a two set to none advantage on the road. Credit The Tigers continuing to battle through the deficit and putting up a respectable fight in set three. However, Fitch was too much in the latter stages with key rallies to claim the 25-17 set win, taking the match in straight sets.

Jordan Smith led the way with the double-double of 10 kills and 11 digs. Afton Roby had a good night all-around with 9 kills and 4 aces behind the service line. Kylie Folkwein (7 kills) and Morgan Roby (6 kills) als contributed on the attack for The Falcons. Rylie Simons and Izzy DiRenzo kept pace in their roles with Simons recording 29 assists and 9 digs and DiRenzo notching 17 digs and 4 assists.

Fitch (17-4) has now completed their third straight undefeated AAC season as they look ahead to their final regular season matchup on the road against Marlington (18-3) on Thursday, October 12th. Howland (8-14) will now look ahead to the tournament where they will face off with a different cast of Falcons, as they visit Field (9-12) in a tournament matchup! Stay informed with all AAC scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

COWBOYS GALLOPING HOME WITH A VICTORY

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- In a game where they found their rhythm and asserted their dominance, the Chaney Cowboys galloped to a convincing 46-15 victory over the Howland Tigers.

The first quarter saw Howland strike first, with John Perry breaking loose on a 59-yard rushing touchdown, giving his team an early 7-0 lead. However, Chaney quickly responded as quarterback Drew Gault connected with Jawaun Harmon on a 71-yard passing touchdown, though the PAT was unsuccessful, bringing the score to 7-6 in favor of Howland.

In the second quarter, Chaney continued to surge ahead. Gault threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Darius Stonework, although the two-point conversion failed, granting Chaney a 12-7 lead. Running back Matt Jones then powered his way to a 20-yard rushing touchdown, extending Chaney’s lead to 19-7. Gault and DaShawn Langston connected on a passing play for the two-point conversion, making it 27-7 in favor of Chaney.

The third quarter saw Chaney’s offensive prowess persist as Matt Jones executed a quarterback sneak for a 2-yard touchdown, further expanding their lead to 33-7, despite a blocked PAT.

In the final quarter, Chaney showed no signs of slowing down. Gault found Antwon Naze for a 19-yard passing touchdown, extending their lead to 40-7. Howland managed to find the end zone with John Perry’s 66-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful two-point conversion, narrowing the score to 40-15. Chaney, however, had the last word as Bryson Douglas broke free for a remarkable 54-yard rushing touchdown, sealing the victory with a final score of 46-15.

CANFIELD CLINCHES ANOTHER AAC TITLE

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HOWLAND  OH- In a high-stakes clash between two formidable soccer teams, Canfield displayed their championship mettle by securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Howland. This pivotal win not only improved Canfield’s season record to an impressive 14-0-1 but also guaranteed them at least a share of the coveted AAC title, highlighting their dominance in the league.

The scoring action commenced with Canfield’s Hanna Wahib and Lorieona Jannone showcasing their offensive prowess. These dynamic players found the back of the net with precision and determination, demonstrating the offensive depth that sets Canfield apart. The goal-scorers were ably assisted by Maci Toporcer, whose vision and teamwork played a pivotal role in creating scoring opportunities.

Howland responded with a goal of their own, courtesy of Ava Yanucci. This spirited exchange of goals only added to the intensity of the match, as both teams displayed relentless determination to secure a vital victory.

Canfield’s defense, anchored by goalkeeper Lauren Padgett, proved resilient throughout the contest. Padgett made several crucial saves, ensuring that Canfield maintained their lead when faced with Howland’s offensive pushes. The Canfield squad collectively showcased their defensive prowess, limiting Howland’s scoring chances and protecting their hard-earned advantage.

In a testament to Canfield’s offensive prowess and control of the game, they outshot Howland by a significant margin, tallying 14 shots to Howland’s 5.

EAST POINTS NORTH AGAINST HOWLAND

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- In a hard-fought battle under the Friday night lights, the Youngstown East High School football team emerged victorious with a 30-16 win over the Howland Tigers.

The game was a tale of two halves, with both teams showcasing their strengths and determination. Howland got off to a strong start in the first quarter when John Perry bulldozed his way into the end zone with a 1-yard run, and Jack Litton’s kick was on the money, giving the Tigers an early 7-0 lead.

The second quarter, however, saw a shift in momentum. East’s offense came to life, and they struck back with a 26-yard pass play that resulted in a touchdown, followed by a successful conversion. But the Panthers weren’t done yet. Andrew Blackmon connected with Daryan Brownlee on a 20-yard pass for another touchdown, and their conversion was good. East had now taken the lead at 16-7.

Howland managed to put some points on the board before the half with a field goal from Litton, narrowing the gap to 16-10.

The third quarter continued to be a competitive battle, with both teams refusing to back down. East extended their lead with a 36-yard pass that resulted in a touchdown, although the conversion attempt failed. Howland answered back with Brendan Ray’s powerful 9-yard run into the end zone, and Litton’s successful kick brought the score to 22-16 in favor of East.

As the game entered the fourth quarter, East High School wasn’t finished yet. Thomas Davis powered his way through with a 7-yard run, and the Panthers’ successful conversion widened their lead to 30-16.

In the end, East secured the win with a strong team effort, overcoming an early deficit and capitalizing on their opportunities. With a final score of 30-16, they celebrated a hard-earned victory over Howland.