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EDGAR IS THE SET MASTER OF JEFFERSON

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In the sport of volleyball, few positions require the level of precision, trust, and leadership as that of a setter. Helaina Edgar, the senior setter for the Jefferson volleyball team, not only embodies these qualities but has elevated them to an art form throughout her high school career. As she enters her senior season, the rewards for her unwavering dedication are finally manifesting.

One cannot talk about Edgar’s journey without highlighting her remarkable achievement of becoming Jefferson’s all-time leader in assists. With an impressive 1,778 assists under her belt and counting, Edgar has rightfully earned the title of the Jefferson assist Queen. Her ability to orchestrate the offense and provide her teammates with scoring opportunities is second to none.

At the heart of a setter’s success lies the crucial bond and trust between them and their hitters. Helaina Edgar has mastered this relationship, knowing precisely how to bring out the best in each of her teammates. Her innate understanding of their strengths and preferences on the court is a testament to her exceptional volleyball IQ. This trust and chemistry on the team are invaluable and contribute significantly to Jefferson’s success.

In her senior season, Edgar is once again demonstrating her prowess on the court, having already tallied an impressive 500 assists. What’s more remarkable is her trajectory, as she is on pace to surpass her junior season total, marking her best statistical performance yet. To achieve this, she’ll need 671 assists, a target that appears well within reach for the Jefferson star.

Helaina Edgar’s contributions have been vital to Jefferson’s success this season. The team currently boasts an impressive 14-2 record, positioning them among the top teams in the competitive CVC. If they continue their stellar performance, they have a real chance to surpass last season’s 19-win mark, setting the stage for a memorable senior year for their exceptional setter, Helaina Edgar.

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DRAGONS BURN HOT AT HOME

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Photo Credit: CM Photography

Ashtabula, OH- Looking to grab their first win in the CVC Lake Division against an old but familiar foe, the Lakeside Dragons soared to victory against the Jefferson Falcons with a commanding final score of 44-14. Lakeside’s fans at Lakeside Stadium were treated to an impressive performance by their home team.

The game kicked off with Lakeside’s quarterback, Alex DiSalvitore, showing his prowess early in the 1st quarter. With 8:05 left, he connected with Devan Miller on a 38-yard touchdown pass, setting the tone for the night. Alex then followed it up with a successful 2-point conversion run, making it 8-0 in favor of Lakeside.

Devan Miller wasn’t done making an impact in the 1st quarter. With 3:10 remaining, he dashed 45 yards for another Lakeside touchdown, and the 2-point conversion was good, extending the lead to 16-0.

As the 1st quarter drew to a close, Jefferson’s Dylan Burlingham attempted to mount a comeback but was intercepted by Lakeside’s Caleb Stitt. The Dragons’ defense remained steadfast, denying Jefferson any scoring opportunities.

The 2nd quarter was marked by more frustration for Jefferson as Dylan Burlingham was intercepted once again, this time by the multi-talented Devan Miller. Lakeside continued to dominate, and with just 9 seconds left in the half, DiSalvatore found Sincere Turner for another touchdown pass. A successful 2-point conversion by Nate Bartone brought the score to 24-0 in Lakeside’s favor at halftime.

Jefferson showed some signs of life at the start of the 3rd quarter when Kaige Boczar returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown, with Devan Salinas converting the 2-point attempt. However, Lakeside quickly countered with an 8-yard touchdown run by Alex DiSalvatore, though the 2-point conversion was unsuccessful. The Dragons continued to build their lead, with DiSalvatore connecting with Matt Wagner for a 19-yard touchdown pass, although the 2-point conversion was again denied.

In the 4th quarter, Jefferson finally managed to break through Lakeside’s defense with a 44-yard touchdown pass from Dylan Burlingham to Kaige Boczar. Despite the touchdown, the 2-point conversion was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 36-14.

Lakeside sealed the deal with 7:02 left in the game as Nate Bartone ran for an 8-yard touchdown, followed by a successful 2-point conversion on a pass from DiSalvatore to Matt Wagner. The final score stood at 44-14 in favor of the Lakeside Dragons.

Devan Miller was undoubtedly the star of the game, racking up 150 yards rushing, 1 interception, and 2 touchdowns. Lakeside’s overall performance showcased their strength on both sides of the ball.

With this victory, the Lakeside Dragons improved their record to 3-4 overall and 1-1 in the CVC Lake Division. They look ahead to a challenging road game against the Geneva Eagles in week 8. On the other hand, the Jefferson Falcons, now 0-7 overall and 0-2 in the CVC Lake Division, will face the Madison Blue Streaks at home in week 8, hoping for a turnaround in their season.

SPARTANS BOUNCE BACK ON THE ROAD

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Photo Credit: Noelle Nunes

Jefferson, OH- Looking to recover from a tough loss against the very talented Hawken Hawks, the Conneaut Spartans took on the Jefferson Falcons in a high-scoring battle that had fans on the edge of their seats. The Spartans, hungry for victory, came out strong in the first quarter, with quarterback Max Gleason connecting with Ethan Osborne for a 14-yard touchdown pass. Bryce Spurlin’s extra point was good, giving Conneaut an early 7-0 lead.

Not content with just one touchdown, the Spartans struck again in the first quarter, this time with Max Gleason showcasing his versatility by scoring a 25-yard touchdown run. Bryce Spurlin once again nailed the extra point, extending Conneaut’s lead to 14-0.

Jefferson, refusing to back down, responded with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Dylan Burlingham to Kaige Boczar, followed by Jensen Yaroush’s successful extra point, making it a 14-7 game.

The second quarter continued to be action-packed as Conneaut’s Wyatt Payne bulldozed his way into the end zone with a 5-yard touchdown run, though the two-point conversion fell short. Nevertheless, the Spartans led 20-7.

Max Gleason wasn’t finished yet, as he punched in another 1-yard touchdown run, bringing the score to 26-7. But Jefferson wasn’t going down without a fight. Dylan Burlingham connected with Kaige Boczar on a stunning 75-yard touchdown pass, and Yaroush’s extra point made it 26-14.

Conneaut’s offense remained relentless, with Bryce Spurlin tossing a 24-yard touchdown pass to Max Gleason, who was having a stellar game. The extra point was good, and the Spartans extended their lead to 33-14.

In the third quarter, Max Gleason continued to shine, scoring a 9-yard touchdown run, while Wyatt Payne added another touchdown to his name with a 21-yard run. Bryce Spurlin’s reliable leg made the extra points, and Conneaut surged ahead 47-14.

The Falcons showed their fighting spirit in the fourth quarter, with Dylan Burlingham connecting with Devin Salinas for a 16-yard touchdown pass, followed by a successful two-point conversion. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Spartans’ lead.

When the final whistle blew, the Conneaut Spartans emerged victorious with a final score of 47-22. This impressive win improved their record to 4-2, including a 1-0 record in the CVC Lake division. Up next, they face a tough challenge on the road against the 5-1 Geneva Eagles in week 7.

Standout performances for the Spartans included Wyatt Payne, who rushed for a remarkable 230 yards and scored 2 touchdowns while also making 2 interceptions on defense. Max Gleason also had an incredible game, rushing for 185 yards and scoring an impressive 5 touchdowns.

FALCONS HOLD UP A HUGE WIN

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By Ty Bartell

CORTLAND OH- A matchup that had conference implications a year ago found itself revived this season
with both programs agreeing to keep one another on the schedule. We, of course, are talking about The Northeast 8’s (NE8) Lakeview Bulldogs and The Chagrin Valley Lake Conference’s Jefferson Falcons. Making the shift from The NE8, The Jefferson Falcons joined a conference that had competition much closer to home; however, The Falcons still wanted to test themselves against their old conference foe and opted to make the trip down to Cortland, Ohio to battle the perennial powerhouse Bulldogs. With both teams entering the match having double-digit win marks halfway through the season, it made for more than an intriguing matchup!

In the first set Lakeview looked like Lakeview, with The Bulldogs gaining a good majority of their kills from the middle in Reagan Price and Ali Parise while simultaneously fortifying the net on defense! In a blink of an eye Lakeview rallied to a 10+ point advantage and ended the set with a 25-14 win. With the pressure squarely on The Falcons down 0-1 in sets on the road, Jefferson put together an incredible, all-around, defensive display as a team. Despite a great effort from The Bulldogs, The Falcons managed to earn a hard-fought 26-24 set two win.

With the sets knotted up 1-1, it suddenly turned into a best of three and the third set having the advantage hung in the balance. As the previous set was, set three was a tug-of-war with a back-and-forth battle engaging from the opening serve. Once again it came down to the wire and once again The Falcons were up for the task! Managing the clutch kills in the late stages, it was Chloe O’Rourke who capped it off with the final kill to lead Jefferson to the 25-23 set three victory! Turning the table and putting pressure on The Bulldogs, The Falcons would own the 2-1 set advantage with a chance at the match in set four. Jefferson looked like they were on a mission and took advantage of some uncharacteristic Lakeview mistakes, grabbing and holding onto an early lead in the set. Lakeview, again, managed to battle but it was Chloe O’Rourke who finished off the set, 25-23, with the final kill and claiming the match for Jefferson 3-1!

O’Rourke led the way in both kills (24) and digs (20), pairing the double-double with 3 aces in the match win. Helaina Edgar was keeping the offense involved to the tune of 42 assists in the match and also was behind some rallies with 17 service points. Kassidy Blood and Cheyenne McGirr solidified the net with 2 blocks a piece, McGirr would also be tied for the team lead in aces at 3 in the match.

Jefferson (11-2)(3-0) will now look ahead to conference action as they return home to face The Geneva Eagles (5-8)(3-1) on Thursday, September 21st. Lakeview (11-2)(7-0) will attempt to bounce back with conference action of their own, hosting The Struthers Wildcats (5-9)(4-5), also on Thursday. Interviews with Player of the Match Chloe O’Rourke and Head Coach Don Palm can be found below!

GIRARD FACES DOWN OLD RIVAL

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JEFFERSON OH- Girard’s volleyball team triumphed in an exhilarating five-set battle on the road against former conference rival Jefferson. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions and intense rallies, with Girard ultimately prevailing with scores of 25-19, 27-29, 25-18, 20-25, and 15-12.

Girard’s standout performer of the night was Bree Latell, who showcased her incredible hitting ability with a whopping 29 kills. She was well-supported by Nico Cochran, who contributed 14 kills of her own, and Bailey Walters, who chipped in with 6 kills. The trio’s offensive firepower was a key factor in Girard’s success.

Bailey Walters, the team’s setter, played a crucial role in orchestrating the offense, tallying an impressive 42 assists. She also contributed defensively, with 23 digs, showcasing her versatility on the court.

Nico Cochran and Alexis Pieton led the serving charge, amassing a total of 12 service points each. Cochran also impressed with her four aces, while Pieton anchored the defense with three blocks.

Defensively, Bailey Walters continued to shine with 23 digs, while Bree Latell added 19. Their tenacious work in the backcourt helped Girard withstand Jefferson’s offensive onslaught.

On the Jefferson side, Chloe O’Rourke’s 29 kills were a standout performance, accompanied by Marillia Matuz’s 13 kills and Helaina Edgar’s 7 kills. Helaina Edgar orchestrated the team’s offense brilliantly, notching 48 assists.

Sara Stone was a service point machine for Jefferson, earning 22 service points, while Helaina Edgar added 20. Chloe O’Rourke’s 31 digs were crucial in keeping the team competitive throughout the match.

Despite the closely contested battle, Girard emerged victorious, celebrating a hard-fought win on the road. The thrilling victory showcased the team’s resilience and determination, and they look forward to building on this success as the season progresses.

PIRATES SAIL PAST THE FALCONS TO REMAIN PERFECT

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Perry, OH- In a matchup that showed why Perry is one of the best teams in the state, the Perry Pirates dominated the Jefferson Falcons, securing a commanding victory with a final score of 50-0.

The first quarter set the tone for Perry’s firm control. Owen Mckoon made an explosive 45-yard touchdown run, but the 2-point conversion was unsuccessful, giving Perry an early lead of 6-0. The Falcons defense showed promise on the next series bringing Perry to a 4th and long.  The Pirates took a chance and decided to go for it on 4th down. The risk payed off with Walter Moses connecting on a 39-yard touchdown pass to Luke Sivon, followed by a successful 2-point conversion, extending their lead to 14-0. The following offensive series resulted in a 4th and long for the Falcons. The Falcons punt found its way to one of Perry’s top athletes, Brayden Richards who added to the lead with a 45-yard punt return for a touchdown, and another 2-point conversion made it 22-0. Just before the end of the first quarter, Walter Moses completed a 44-yard pass to Owen Mckoon, setting up a promising opportunity for the Pirates at the 1-yard line as the quarter concluded.

The second quarter saw no let-up from Perry. On the first play of the quarter, Jayden Studio pushed through for a 1-yard touchdown run, and a successful extra point extended the lead to 29-0. Perry’s defense continued to shine, as Luke Sivon intercepted a pass from Jefferson’s Kaige Boczar and returned it 50 yards for another touchdown. The extra point was good, pushing the score to 36-0. Perry’s defense also recovered a fumble from Luke Funtash. Walter Moses connected with Brayden Richards once again, this time for a 17-yard touchdown pass, and another successful extra point made it 43-0.

The third quarter saw no respite for Jefferson, as McKoy Richards added an 8-yard touchdown run, and the extra point was good, making it 50-0 in favor of the Pirates.

With a final score of 50-0, the Perry Pirates maintained their perfect record at 4-0 and are set to face the Geneva Eagles (4-0) in week 4. In contrast, the Jefferson Falcons dropped to 0-4 and are scheduled to host the Lutheran West Longhorns (2-2)  in their next matchup. The Perry Pirates showcased their strength and dominance, and following a huge win over the Kirtland Hornets in week 3 are now on the radars of everyone in division 5 statewide.

BEAVERS CAN FOCUS ON CHALLENGE AHEAD

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a dominating display of football prowess, Beaver Local left no room for doubt as they blanked Jefferson with a commanding 43-0 victory. The first quarter set the tone for the Beavers, as they recovered a Kaige Boczar fumble at Jefferson’s 36-yard line, quickly capitalizing with a 36-yard touchdown pass from Austin Cline to Brock Severs, taking an early 7-0 lead. Jefferson struggled to convert on 4th down at the Beavers’ 31-yard line, allowing Cline to connect with Taylor Johnston for a 5-yard touchdown pass, extending their lead to 14-0 by the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter saw Beaver Local’s relentless offense continue to shine, with Cline tossing a 25-yard touchdown pass to Johnston, furthering their lead to 21-0. The Beavers executed an onside kick to perfection, recovering the ball at Jefferson’s 27-yard line, leading to Tyler Prideau’s 1-yard touchdown run, expanding their advantage to 28-0. Jefferson struggled to gain momentum, failing to convert on downs, and Kaleb Mays missed a 41-yard FG attempt. The half concluded with Beaver Local firmly in control, leading 28-0.

The third quarter saw no respite for Jefferson, as Cline connected with Johnston once more for a 3-yard touchdown pass, pushing the score to 35-0. Beaver Local’s dominance was sealed with a 30-yard touchdown run by Brock Severs, and they successfully converted a 2-point play following a busted PAT attempt, ultimately sealing their triumphant 43-0 victory.

With this commanding win, Beaver Local looks ahead with momentum to their highly anticipated Week 4 matchup against their arch-rivals, East Liverpool, in what promises to be a thrilling contest.

INDIANS SHARP IN HOME OPENER

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Girard, OH – The Girard Indians kicked off their season in impressive fashion, showcasing their strength and determination against the Jefferson Falcons in a high-energy clash that resulted in a final score of 42-21 in favor of the Indians. The game, which took place at the Girard High School stadium, witnessed a series of impactful plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

The Indians wasted no time asserting their dominance, as Stephen Sims of Girard powered through a 2-yard run with 9:39 remaining in the 1st quarter, putting the Indians ahead 7-0. The momentum continued to favor Girard as Ahmad Curd followed suit with his own 2-yard run just three minutes later, extending the lead to 14-0. Kicker Morris proved his reliability by successfully converting all extra points in this early offensive onslaught.

The 2nd quarter saw Girard’s offense continue to shine. Ahmad Curd displayed his skills once again with an 8-yard run, securing another touchdown with 11:56 on the clock, bringing the score to 21-0. Stephen Sims contributed a 1-yard run shortly thereafter, further solidifying Girard’s lead at 28-0. The passing game came into play as well, with Tuff McConahy connecting with Anthony Bengala for a 14-yard touchdown pass, capping off an impressive 35-0 lead for Girard.

The third quarter saw Jefferson Falcons’ Kaige Boczar breaking through Girard’s defense with a stunning 70-yard run, finally putting the Falcons on the scoreboard at 7 points. However, the Indians swiftly answered back, as Tuff McConahy’s 55-yard touchdown pass to Ahmad Curd kept Girard in control at 42-7.

The fourth quarter witnessed a determined Jefferson Falcons’ offense. Luke Funtash managed a 20-yard touchdown run, narrowing the gap to 42-14 with 5:33 remaining. Kaige Boczar once again showcased his speed and agility with a 36-yard run, bringing the Falcons’ total to 21 points with only 1:57 left on the clock. Kicker Jensen Yarosh’s accurate extra points played a crucial role in Jefferson’s resurgence.

As the final whistle blew, the scoreboard displayed a decisive victory for the Girard Indians, with a final score of 42-21. The Indians’ powerful offensive plays combined with a solid kicking game ensured their triumphant start to the season. Looking ahead, Girard (1-0) is gearing up to face the Liberty Leopards (0-1) in week 2, while the Jefferson Falcons (0-1) are set to host Lakeview (1-0).

The Girard Indians have set the tone for an exciting season, and fans can’t wait to see how they continue to dominate on the field.

JEFFERSON JUST TOO GOOD

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GENEVA, OHIO- The Jefferson Falcons edged the Geneva Eagles as they get another victory on Friday to the tune of 5-2.

Sammi Speakman led things off in the pitcher’s circle for the Falcons as the pitcher went seven innings, allowing two runs on two hits and striking out 12.

Annabelle Bragg led things off on the rubber for the Eagles. The pitcher surrendered five runs on nine hits over seven innings, striking out three. The Falcons racked up nine hits in the game as

Kennidie Rogers and Mia Contenza all managed multiple hits to lead the team at the plate. Jefferson will take on the Lakeview Bulldogs on Monday at 5:00. 

 

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PAWLOWSKI MAKES A CAPITAL CONNECTION

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East Palestine- Mason Pawlowski came into the 2022 football season with offers from various programs all interested in his ability to produce on and off the field. Serving as the cornerstone to the Regional Championship Jefferson Falcons offensive line he played an integral part in solidifying one of the most explosive offenses in Division IV region 13. While offers began to stack up for Pawlowski, Capital University stuck out the most and was ultimately chosen to be the place where he will fight in the trenches next year.

 

Pawlowski fully embraced the student portion of his student athlete title during his tenure at Jefferson High School as one of the top academic students in the school achieving a 4.0 GPA and becoming one of the top ranked students in his class. When speaking to head football coach Brandon Hanna about Mason he marveled at Pawlowski’s work ethic and his undying pursuit to become better every day. Whether he was blocking against the biggest and strongest defenders on the line or getting called into the backfield to serve as additional muscle Mason embraced and conquered any challenge that was placed before him. He looks forward to incorporating the Falcons mindset of “BTC” or Be The Change when embarking on his new journey at Capital University.