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JEFFERSON DRAWS EVEN IN NE8 PLAY

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NILES OH- since 2015, the Jefferson Area Falcons have not won a game against their NE8 rival Niles McKinley Red Dragons.  With a great three and one start to the season however, would that change or would Niles bounce back after their tough loss to Lakeview last week and keep their playoff hopes alive?

 

The game started in favor of the Red Dragons as star receiver Nathan Coots caught an 8-yard pass from Anthony Budak making it 7-0 early.  Jefferson bounced right back with just 54 seconds to go in the first as Luke Funtash used his feet to push through the line, getting a one-yard touchdown tying it up at seven all. 

 

Jefferson made a change in this game where they put sophomore quarterback Kaige Boczar in and they moved the talented senior Grant Hitchcock to wide receiver.  The slant route worked as Hitchcock went 76-yards to the endzone.  Followed by a Jenson Varosh field goal it was now 17-7.  The Red Dragons didn’t go away quietly however as Budak turned his body and found a wide open Roberto Merlo in the back of the endzone making it 17-14 going into the half.  

 

However there would be no comeback as the second half was all Falcons winning by the final score of 31-14, improving to four and one of the season and will host Hubbard  Meanwhile, Niles falls to two and three and will travel to face the Poland Bulldogs. 

 

After the game, YSNs Ian O’Brien caught up with coach Brandon Hanna to talk about the big victory and what to expect against Hubbard. 

 

*contributed by YSNs Ian O’Brien*

 

 

JEFFERSON STUNS GIRARD

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JEFFERSON OH- The Jefferson Falcon Volleyball team won a huge victory over Girard this evening. The Falcons defeated the Warriors in four sets with scores of 25-22, 23-25, 25-17, 25-22. Jefferson’s overall record improves to 9-4 and 6-2 in the Northeast Eight Conference (NE8).

The Falcons host Madison on Monday, Sept. 19 in a Non-Conference matchup. JV action starts at 5:30pm with the varsity to follow.

*Contributed By Donald Palm at jeffersonfalconathletics.org

 

REMINGTYN STEEL

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JEFFERSON OH- It is a big burden to be the only senior on a roster. That is the task that Jefferson senior Remingtyn (Remi) Ryan has this year. Jefferson is a volleyball program that graduated a lot of talent in the 2021 season. Not only were the seniors great players, they also defined the identity of the team. Now, the Falcons had to adjust and find a new identity for a team that is simply not the same as last season. Remi was one of the first players to step up and play a new role for her team, one she has never played before. Once their lone senior made that decision, it was easy for all the younger players to learn how to do new things. Remi one of the most talented players in Ashtabula County, and she’s widely known among the community. You ask any player that plays in her area who they watch the most, you can bet that Remi Ryan is a popular answer.

So far this season Remi is second on the team in kills gathering 71. She averages 3.2 kills per set.  Playing in the back row for the first time, Ryan leads the team in digs with 84.  Ryan also leads the team in service aces with 19.

Remi took the time out of her busy school day to hop on to YSN’s Running Point and talk about her senior campaign. She talks with Richie Juliano and Anthony Hartwig about leading the team, how she’s grown over the years, and much more. Check out the latest Jefferson Volleyball Player Profile only on YSN.

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LAKEVIEW LEAPS OVER THE FALCONS

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CORTLAND OH- Lakeview faced a match with a hungry and scrappy Jefferson team on Thursday night. But it was the Bulldogs that got to eat, Ad they swept the Falcons and kept up their dominance in the NE8.  (25-8 25-17 25-18)

 

Reagan Price took the team lead in kills on the night, arching into double digits with 12. Emma Schmader also had a great night as she finished with 10.  Mallory Mailach set up the offense well with 24 assists.  Maggie Pavlansky grabbed 15 digs on the night to lead the defense.

Jefferson was led by Remi Ryan who finished with 11 kills.  Helaina  Edgar put together a solid night setting finishing with 20 assists.  Chloe O’Rourke led the Falcons defense with 10 digs.

Lakeview will continue their NE8 journey on Monday as they host Struthers.  Jefferson has a non conference test on Saturday as they travel to Chardon.

JEFFERSON IMPRESSES IN SWEEP OF POLAND

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POLAND OH- In a NE8 clash on Thursday, Jefferson came back to win set three and secure a sweep over Poland. (25-18 25-10 26-24) The Falcons came back from being down 23-18 in the final set.

Chloe O’Rourke led the charge for the Falcons with 15 kills on the night.  She also led in service points with 21.  Healing Edgar was setting up everyone and led the Falcons with 24 assists.  Jefferson’s lone senior Remi Ryan held down the back row defense with 15 digs.

Sarah Forsyth led the Bulldogs with 7 kills.  Madelyn Ray served up 3 aces, all of which came in set 3. Katie McDonald finished with 3 blocks.  Ray also was in double figures with 10 digs. Morgan Bailey led that category with 11.

Jefferson looks ahead to a matchup with in county rival Edgewood on Friday. Poland returns to action as well on Monday traveling to Champion.

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JEFFERSON FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BRANDON HANNA

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JEFFERSON OH-  The Jefferson Falcons, a team that showed a lot of promise a year ago, has returned key starters from the 2021 campaign. Featuring names such as the speedy senior receiver Trent Hodge and dual-threat senior quarterback Grant Hitchcock. Being the only Ashtabula County team in The Northeast 8 Athletic Conference, Jefferson is looking to make a big splash in their last year with the conference.

With discussions about competing inside The NE8 this season, the team goals for the 2022 season, the keys and challenges in inspiring young people today and what originally inspired Coach Hanna. All while looking ahead to week two of the season.

All that and more as The Running Point gang got in on this fun filled, jam packed EXCLUSIVE Coaches Corners, with none other than Brandon Hanna!

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CLIPPERS GET A BATTLE FROM JEFFERSON, BUT MOVE ON

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COLUMBIANA OH-  Columbiana defeated Jefferson Area 3-0 in Wednesday’s sectional final as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Seth Spooner struck out Logan Saksa to finish off the game.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Columbiana  pitchers struck out ten, while Kirkland Lambert sat down nine.

In the second inning, the Clippers got their offense started. Devin Daugherty drove in one when he singled.

A single by Colin Reid in the second inning was a positive for Jefferson.

Riley McElwain pitched Columbiana to victory. The lefty went six innings, allowing zero runs on two hits and striking out nine. Spooner threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Spooner recorded the last three outs to earn the save.

Lambert took the loss for the Falcons. The pitcher surrendered three runs on five hits over six innings, striking out nine.

Daugherty went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Columbiana in hits. The Clippers didn’t commit a single error in the field. Colin Keleman had the most chances in the field with ten.

PJ Modzelewski led Jefferson with two hits in two at bats.

Columbiana moves on to the Niles district semifinals on Monday to play Springfield. First pitch at Waddell Park is set for 4:30.

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JEFFERSON STUNS THE BULLDOGS

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JEFFERSON OH-  Lakeview watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 7-4 loss to Jefferson Area on Wednesday. Jefferson Area scored on a single by Sammi Speakman in the first inning, a single by Lani Zeman in the first inning, and a walk by Speakman in the second inning.

Lakeview scored three runs in the seventh inning. Lakeview scored its runs on an RBI home run by Kylie Imes.

Jefferson Area scored three runs in the third inning. They scored their runs on a double by Mia Contenza.

Speakman was credited with the victory for Jefferson Area. The hurler allowed eight hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out six.

Ella Chadwick took the loss for Lakeview. Chadwick went two innings, allowing five runs on eight hits, striking out one and walking one.

The Bulldogs tallied one home run on the day. Imes had a dinger in the seventh inning.

Lakeview collected eight hits. Imes, Gianna Caruso, and Makenna Werner all managed multiple hits. Werner, Caruso, and Imes each collected two hits to lead.

Jefferson Area scattered 11 hits in the game. Bodey Beckwiih, Gabby Barress, and Contenza each racked up multiple hits. Beckwiih led with three hits in three at bats. Jefferson Area didn’t commit a single error in the field. Allison Hill had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

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NILES ESCAPES WITH LATE BURST

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JEFFERSON OH- Niles was pushed to the brink on Monday night vs Jefferson. After 5 innings of play, they found themselves down 4-2. Then, the Dragons broke out of 3 runs in the top of the sixth inning. That new 5-4 lead was enough as the Dragons finished off Jefferson.

Zack Macik had a perfect day at the plate going 4-4 with a RBI. He scored 2 runs, and even walked once. Michael Guarnieri Jr racked up pair of RBI. Joe Valentine went 1-3 with a RBI, and a run scored.

Sam Perrone went 5 innings on the mound for Niles. He pitched well. He gave up 4 runs, but none of them were earned. He struck out 3. Matt Kozak threw two innings in relief. He struck out 5 and only gave up 1 hit.

RAIDERS THROW A COMBINED NO HITTER IN JEFFERSON

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JEFFERSON OH- South Range’s two pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as they defeated Jefferson Area 11-0 on Thursday. Juli Stachowicz got a strike out to get the last out of the game.

The Raiders opened up scoring in the first inning. Samantha Susany singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

South Range tallied three runs in the fourth inning. The rally was led by a groundout by Kelly Szolek, a fielder’s choice by Reagan Irons, and an error on a ball put in play by Giada Pauline.

Susany was the winning pitcher for South Range. The righty went three innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits and striking out four. Stachowicz threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

South Range scattered 11 hits in the game. Szolek, Madison Dado, and Susany each had multiple hits. Susany, Dado, and Szolek each collected two hits to lead.

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