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BOARDMAN HSGBB COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH JEFF HAMMERTON

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BOARDMAN, OH- The Boardman High School Girls Basketball team, led by Head Coach Jeff Hammerton, has clinched the AAC championship, marking an outstanding accomplishment for the team and its dedicated seniors.

Coach Hammerton reflected on the journey, emphasizing the importance of building a strong program and getting players on board at all levels. He praised the significant progress made by the team, underscoring their determination and hard work throughout the season.

The coach acknowledged the fiercely competitive nature of the AAC, highlighting the narrow margins of victory and the grit displayed by each team. Despite facing challenges, the Boardman Ladies Spartans secured an impressive season record, finishing strong amidst tough competition.

Delving into the unique qualities of the senior players, Coach Hammerton expressed deep admiration for each of them. From overcoming injuries to achieving remarkable scoring milestones, the seniors have left an indelible mark on the program.

DJ Yokley, the host of the YSN podcast, commended Coach Hammerton and the team, expressing gratitude for their contributions to high school sports. With the anticipation of playoffs ahead, the Boardman High School Girls Basketball team is poised for further success, fueled by their unwavering determination and collaborative spirit.

The YSN podcast will continue to follow the team’s journey, providing in-depth coverage of their ongoing achievements and the inspiring leadership demonstrated by Coach Hammerton and the players.

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HAMMER DOWN: BOARDMAN BLASTS MARLINGTON

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BOARDMAN, OH- In a display of defensive prowess and offensive precision, the Boardman girls’ basketball team secured another impressive win, defeating Marlington with a commanding scoreline of 54-22. The Lady Spartans showcased their resilience and team chemistry to continue their positive start to the season.

Boardman’s suffocating defense proved to be a game-changer, holding Marlington in check throughout the matchup. Despite a slow start that kept the game close in the first half, the Lady Spartans unleashed a barrage of timely shots in the second half to establish control.  Boardman’s strategic adjustments during halftime were evident as they outscored Marlington 19-4 in the third quarter, effectively sealing the victory.

Once again, Mackenzie Riccitelli led all scorers with an impressive 17 points, including three successful three-pointers. Her contribution extended beyond scoring, with 5 steals, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Sarah Bero recorded another double-double, showcasing her prowess with 14 points and an impressive 12 rebounds. Her defensive assignment, guarding Chelsea Evanich, demonstrated her versatility and impact on both ends of the court.

Sam Duble ignited the offense with her sharpshooting from behind the arc, knocking down three long-distance shots to finish with 11 points. Duble also showcased her defensive skills with 3 steals.   M.C. Werth’s well-rounded performance included 8 points, two successful three-pointers, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals.  Contributions from Freshman Mikayla Rivera, Ava Freeborough’s floor generalship, and valuable minutes from Tori Strines off the bench highlighted the cohesive team effort.

Boardman’s total team performance saw Jocelynn Torres, Janessa Prisby, Amira Mousa, Lily Ison, Emma Terlesky, Olivia Combis, and Ava Gaps all play crucial roles in securing the victory.

With this win, the Lady Spartans improve their season record to an impressive 4-1. Looking ahead, Boardman will host Aurora and Tallmadge at Spartan Gymnasium this week, aiming to build on their early-season success and maintain momentum in the competitive high school girls’ basketball landscape.

The victory was also special to the team because it was win number 100 for Jeff Hammerton in his illustrious career.  Congratulations, and many more to Coach Hammerton in the future!

SPARTANS CLAMP DOWN DEFENSIVELY TO BEAT VIKINGS

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BOARDMAN, OH- The Boardman Spartans hosted a division 1 opponent on Monday night in the North Canton Hoover Vikings. The Spartans had one of the best defensive games of the year to pick up an 18 point victory.

Boardman came out strong after losing three consecutive games. The Spartans held the Vikings to just 7 first quarter points while scoring 13. Boardman extended the lead to double digits at the half after Reagan Smith knocked down two three-pointers in the second quarter. Boardman went into the locker-room leading 25-15.

The Hoover Vikings had an early push in the third quarter, cutting the lead down to 4 points midway through the third. Head Coach Jeff Hammerton called a timeout, and the Spartans came out fired up scoring 8 consecutive points to lead by 12 late in the third quarter. Hoover made one more late push to cut the deficit to 7 points, trailing 36-29 at the end of the third. Boardman amped up the defensive pressure in the fourth quarter and held the Vikings scoreless in the final quarter. The Spartans picked up a huge victory over North Canton Hoover, winning by a final of 47-29. The 29 points was the least amount of points that Hoover has scored all season long.

Junior point guard Mackenzie Riccitelli led the team scoring 12 points, with senior Gia Triveri right behind with 9 points. The Spartans improve to 11-8 on the season, and will host Harding on Saturday. Coach Hammerton sat down with our YSN crew after the game, here is what he had to say:

 

BOARDMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JEFF HAMMERTON

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BOARDMAN OH- It’s the start of a new era in Boardman Girls Basketball, although Jeff Hammerton isn’t new to this program. He does take his first year back in the head coaching chair this season for the Spartans.  He has brought excitement to the program, and what they’re building. The Spartans were young and talented last season. They finished the year at 8-15.  They had plenty of games that they felt they could have won, so there’s no surprise they expect to improve that record this year.  They will start aiming for that goal on November 28 on the road at South Range.

Coach Hammerton took the time to hop on an interview with YSN’s Ty Bartell to give us a solid preview of the Spartans season. They go over key names on the roster, interesting matchups that appear on the schedule, and much more. Get ready Spartans fans basketball is right around the corner. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner With Jeff Hammerton.

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