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KNIGHTS KEEP PROTECTING THE CASTLE

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By Ty Bartell

AKRON OH- A strong team with a strong schedule this season, The Archbishop Hoban Knights girls basketball team has shown tremendous success against some of the state’s top programs. At home The Knights have been an unstoppable force, with a perfect 5-0 clip at Barry Gym heading into Saturday, Hoban has beaten programs such as Gilmour Academy and Toledo Central Catholic at The Castle this season! Next up on the list? The Toledo Rogers Rams! Hoban opened up the gates early with a scoring outburst from The Knights with Niera Stevens, Finley Kennedy and MacKenzie Edingburgh setting the tone to take a 21-8 lead after the first quarter.

The second quarter was much more even, with both teams methodically trying to score the basketball through some ferocious defense! Rogers would get the edge in the quarter 11-10; however, Hoban held the 31-19 advantage heading to the halftime locker room.
At the start of the third quarter, The Rams were on a mission and put together an incredible quarter, spearheaded by Breayah Jefferson who had 13 points in the third as Rogers outscored Hoban 24-18, trimming the deficit, as Hoban led 49-43.  The Knights would get back on track in the fourth, locking things down defensively and closing the game out with a 15-9 fourth to secure their 13th win by a final of 64-52.

The Player of the game was “Zig” Niera Stevens who finished with a career-high 22 points while also grabbing 9 rebounds! Other key contributors for The Knights include Mackenzie Edingburgh who finished with 15 points and 2 rebounds, Finley Kennedy who had 13 points and 3 rebounds, Devin Harris had a 9 point and 9 rebound game and MaKenzie Grant played another tremendous defensive game, while also notching 5 points and 9 rebounds as well! For Rogers, they were led by Breayah Jefferson who had an outstanding game-high 30 points followed by Ni’Rah Clark who had a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds!

Hoban (13-2) will now focus on their final road game of the regular season when they travel to Holland to battle The Springfield Blue Devils on Saturday, January 27th with a 1 p.m. tip-off. The Knights will then return home on Wednesday, January 31st to start their first of five consecutive home games to close out the season. Stay updated with Hoban basketball all season long with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

KNIGHTS LEAVE THE BENGALS WITHOUT A BITE

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By Ty Bartell

AKRON OH- In a dominating display of skill and teamwork, the Archbishop Hoban Knights triumphed over the Benedictine Bengals on Friday night, securing a  decisive victory with a final score of 58-24.
From the opening tip-off, Hoban asserted their dominance, surging ahead in the first quarter with an emphatic 21-3 lead. Unrelenting, they continued to pile on the points in the second quarter, outscoring Benedictine 26-10, establishing a commanding 47-13 lead at halftime.

The third quarter proved no different as Hoban maintained their dominance, extending their lead to 53-15. The game concluded with a resounding 58-24 victory in favor of The Knights.

The standout performers for Hoban were Sam Greer and “JJ” John Johnson. JJ led the team with an impressive 15 points, while Greer contributed 10 points in the absence of Jonas Nichols. Additionally, Josh Greer, Tayten Crable, and Joey Hardman all made significant contributions, each finishing with 7 points.

With this win, Hoban, with a season record of 6-5, is set to take their talents on the road to Ohio Dominican University on Sunday, January 14th, where they will face off against Hilliard Bradley, who boasts an 8-3 record. The Knights will then return home on Tuesday, January 16th, to host The Canton McKinley Bulldogs. Basketball enthusiasts can stay updated on Hoban’s season by following live games, scores, stats, stories, and more on YSN.

STELLAR KNIGHTS DEFENSE EARNS THE WIN

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By Ty Bartell

AKRON OH- For the first time since December 10th of last year, The Archbishop Hoban Knights girls basketball team returned home to Barry Gym at The Castle. Undefeated at home this season, The Knights looked to keep the streak rolling when they hosted The Lutheran East Falcons Thursday night.

A higher scoring quarter than usual ensued and both teams were exchanging rapid buckets in transition through the final moments of the first quarter. Hoban would see themselves with a slight edge over Lutheran East 18-12 after the opening quarter. A lopsided second quarter made all the difference in separating The Knights from The Falcons, as a 16-4 second help pad the Hoban lead to 34-16 at the halftime buzzer.
Out of the half, The Falcons threw their best offensive punch at The Knights yet; however, Hoban was ready and had a potent counterpunch of offense themselves when they outscored Lutheran East 23-14 in the third to take full control of the ballgame 56-29 heading to the fourth quarter. Hoban rested most of its starters in the fourth and was able to cruise to the 71-45 win over The Falcons, getting to double-digits in the win column with win number 10 for The Knights this season!

Players of the Game went to MaKenzie Grant and Taylyn Banta! Grant was stellar on the boards and slashing to the bucket as she finished with the double-double 14 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Banta filled up the box score once again, finishing with 12 points while distributing the rock like a true point guard, including a beautiful one-handed full court dime by the sophomore! Interviews with both Makenzie Grant and Taylyn Banta can be found below! Niera Stevens was also impactful in the box score as “Zig” ended the evening with 10 points.

Finley Kennedy also got loose for 9 points in the Hoban win as a total of 10 different Knights scored in the game! On Lutheran East side, Dakota Porter led all scorers with 13 points and Janae Smith followed her with 11 points. A total of six different players grabbed 4 rebounds a piece for The Falcons.
Hoban (10-1) will go on a three game road stint, starting with The Laurel Gators (6-6) on Wednesday, January 10th with a 6:30 p.m. tip-off. Lutheran East (5-5) will now go back home to try and get a win against St. Martin de Porres Lions (6-5) on Monday, January 8th.

HOBAN STARTING TO FIND RHYTHM

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By Ty Bartell

 

AKRON OH- In a momentous evening, the Archbishop Hoban Knights celebrated their 2023 state championship banner ceremony and capped it off with a hard-fought victory over the Centerville Elks, securing a 60-56 win.

The first quarter saw Hoban establish an early lead, outscoring the Elks 21-15. However, Centerville mounted a comeback in the second quarter, posting a 20-10 run to take a 35-31 lead over the Knights at halftime.

The third quarter witnessed a defensive battle, with Hoban turning the tide by outscoring Centerville 9-2. Heading into the final quarter, the Knights held a narrow 40-37 lead. Both teams intensified their offensive efforts in the fourth quarter, but Hoban managed to edge out Centerville 20-19, securing the victory with a final score of 60-56.

Jonas Nicholas earned the Player of the Game title for Hoban, leading the scoring with 24 points. Kenny Scott contributed 13 points, while freshman John Johnson added 8 points to the Knights’ cause.
For Centerville, Jonathan Powell led the Elks with 18 points, followed by Baboucarr Njie with 12 points, and Eli Greenburg contributing 8 points.

Looking ahead, Hoban (5-4) will gear up for the battle of Akron as they host the Akron St. Vincent & St. Mary’s Fighting Irish (3-5) on Friday, January 5th, with a 7 p.m. tip-off. Meanwhile, Centerville (5-3) aims to bounce back as they face the Wayne Warriors (5-3) on Tuesday, January 2nd. Basketball enthusiasts can stay updated on Hoban’s season with live games, scores, stats, stories, and more on YSN.

KNIGHTS WIN THE DAY

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CANFIELD OH- In a commanding display, the Archbishop Hoban Knights used a strong second half to secure a decisive victory over the Hathaway Brown Blazers, finishing with a final score of 54-25.

The Knights and Blazers engaged in a closely contested first quarter, with Hoban holding a narrow 13-12 lead at the end of the period. As the halftime buzzer sounded, Hoban maintained their advantage at 23-18. However, the turning point came in the third quarter, where the Knights outscored Hathaway Brown 12-4, establishing a 35-22 lead heading into the final quarter.

With no hesitation, the Knights continued their dominance in the fourth quarter, ultimately securing a 54-25 victory and rebounding from a previous day’s loss to notch their ninth win of the season.
Leading the charge for Hoban, Tayln Banta contributed 10 points, while MacKenzie Edingburgh and MaKenzie Grant added 9 and 8 points, respectively. Finley Kennedy rounded out the scoring with 5 points.

Despite the loss, Molly Castellanos of Hathaway Brown put up a notable double-double performance, registering 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jane Kennedy contributed 7 points and 5 rebounds, while Emily Morgan added 6 points and 4 rebounds.

Looking ahead, Archbishop Hoban (9-1) will shift focus to a matchup with the Lutheran East Falcons (5-4) on Monday, January 4th, with a 7 p.m. tip-off. Meanwhile, Hathaway Brown (3-7) aims to rebound as they face the undefeated Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (9-0) at home on the

same day. Basketball enthusiasts can stay updated on Hoban’s season with live games, scores, stats, stories, and more on YSN.

LOUISVILLE GETS THE EDGE IN A THRILLER WITH HOBAN

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CANFIELD OH- In a clash of titans at the South Range Holliday Hoops Classic, Louisville and Hoban delivered an instant classic that will be remembered for years to come. After trailing for the majority of the game, Louisville orchestrated last-second heroics to snatch victory from the jaws of the previously undefeated Knights, securing a nail-biting 45-43 win.

Louisville’s triumph was fueled by outstanding individual performances, with Brooke Haren leading the charge with an impressive 20-point contribution. Courtney Barwick added 14 points, and together, they played pivotal roles in the late-game surge that sealed the victory.

Hoban fought tenaciously, with Devin Harris notching 10 points and Mackenzie Grant and Niera Stevens each contributing 9 points. However, it was Louisville’s resilience that proved decisive in the final moments.

The dramatic win advances Louisville to an 8-2 record, setting the stage for another exciting matchup on Day 2 of the classic against Howland. Meanwhile, Hoban, now standing at 8-1, will look to bounce back on Day 2 against Hathaway Brown.

The Louisville-Hoban showdown will be etched in the annals of the Holliday Hoops Classic, a testament to the competitive spirit and unpredictable nature of high school basketball. As both teams prepare for their next challenges, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling moments in this prestigious tournament.

KNIGHTS PUT UP A BATTLE IN THE QUEEN CITY

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CINCINNATI OH- In a hard-fought battle, Hoban embarked on a lengthy road trip to Cincinnati on Thursday, facing off against the formidable Covington Catholic. Despite a spirited effort, Hoban fell just short, losing a close contest with a final score of 67-64.

Jonas Nichols led the charge for Hoban, showcasing his scoring prowess with an impressive 25 points. John Johnson contributed significantly with 15 points, while Kenny Scott and Sam Greer each added 8 points to the team’s total.

The matchup proved to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams leaving it all on the court. Despite the setback, Hoban displayed resilience and competitive spirit against the Kentucky powerhouse.

Hoban, now standing at 2-4, will have a quick turnaround as they return to action on Friday in Cincinnati, taking on Newport Central Catholic at 4:30. The back-to-back games highlight Hoban’s determination and commitment to facing strong opponents, providing them with valuable experience and an opportunity to bounce back swiftly.

KNIGHTS WELCOMED HOME WITH A WIN

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By Ty Bartell 

AKRON OH- As the new year rapidly approaches, so does the midway point for the high school basketball season, both on the boys and girls sides. With plenty of holiday tournaments going on all around the state of Ohio, there are plenty of great basketball games to choose from. On Tuesday night, the network had a mix of both boys and girls games with a grand total of 23 live games on YSN! One of those contests featured last year’s boys Division I State Champions, The Archbishop Hoban Knights hosting it The Wilson Academy Warriors out of Lithonia, Georgia!

Founder of The Wilson Academy, Byron F. Wilson, is a graduate of Archbishop Hoban and actually played underneath Knights Head Coach T.K. Griffith during his 30+ year tenure at Hoban. Having an intriguing connection was not the only thing The Warriors had, because The Wilson Academy was growing trees for post players! Having guys standing as tall as 6’10” height looked to be a strength of The Warriors. Both teams were also finding themselves at some vastly different points of the season. The Knights sported a 1-3 record after dropping three consecutive road games and needing this early season win. Meanwhile, The Warriors were already in the middle point of their season, coming to Akron with a 10-2 clip.

The first quarter seemed like Hoban enjoyed being home because The Knights shot the lights out in the first quarter! The three ball was falling for Hoban in the first, led by Kent State commit Jonas Nichols who put up 11 points in the first en route to a 21-9 Knights lead after one. After realizing they were not in Georgia anymore, The Warriors responded with a bounce-back second quarter. Spreading the love around, multiple Warriors scored in an effort to trim the deficit, but it was Jeremiah Ruffin that led his squad in points at the half, as Wilson Academy trailed Hoban 28-21 at halftime.

Out of the halftime break, the game was still up for grabs and The Warriors were on the comeback trail. The Knights would hold strong in a back-and-forth scoring affair in the third 14-13, grasping onto a 42-34 lead heading into the final eight minutes of play. After holding the lead since the opening tip, Hoban finally surrendered the advantage with three minutes left in the game, kicking the intensity in this one up a notch! The lead would change hands a few more times in the closing moments of the ball game; however, The Knights armor held through on a couple strong defensive stands that caused turnovers and translated into four points off four made free-throws by Jonas Nichols! The points at the line helped seal the tough and gritty win for Hoban 58-53 as Ohio bests Georgia this time around!

Player of the Game honors, no doubt, went to Jonas Nichols who finished with 17 points and 5 rebounds in the win! Following him, the young freshman, “JJ” John Johnson was impressive in his decision-making and confidence on the floor, as he scored 12 points and secured 4 rebounds himself. Beyond that, some highlight performances from Hoban include Joey Hardman, who had 9 points and 2 rebounds. Sam Greer had 8 points and 4 rebounds and Josh Greer had 5 points and 7 rebounds. WIlson Academy with Jeremiah Ruffin leading the way in both points with 14 and rebounds with 6. Following him, Caleb Cameron had 13 points, Terryon Stebbins had 12 points and Isiah Cameron had 11 points.

Hoban (2-3) will now head down to Archbishop McNicolas in the Cincinnati area to participate in back-to-back contests on Thursday and Friday against a couple teams from Kentucky! Starting with The Covington Catholic Colonels (5-2) on Thursday, December 21st. Wilson Academy (10-3) will stay in the Akron area for one more day, as they are set to battle Buchtel (4-2) on Wednesday, December 20th. Keep updated with all Archbishop Hoban winter athletics with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

KNIGHTS STORM THE GATES IN AUSTINTOWN

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AUSTINTOWN OH- In an action packed Saturday on the network, a total of 18 games were featured live on YSN! One of those intriguing matchups occurred in Austintown when the Fitch Falcons girls basketball team played host to The Archbishop Hoban Knights! Both teams entered Saturday with winning records, with Fitch sporting a 6-2 record and Hoban at the perfect 7-0 clip.

The Knights stormed the gates in the first quarter, jumping ahead 20-6 after the first eight minutes of play, thanks in large part to the hot shooting hand of MacKenzie Edingburgh who scored 13 points in the first! The Falcons would trim the initial deficit, battling back behind an 11-7 second quarter in favor of Fitch, cutting the Hoban lead to 10 points at 27-17 following the halftime buzzer.

The third quarter saw The Knights offense come back to form with MacKenzie Edingburgh and Finley Kennedy leading the way, helping Hoban outscore Fitch 21-9 in the third and hold an emphatic 48-26 lead heading into the final quarter of play. Not messing around, The Knights closed out the game with a 15-10 quarter, effectively gaining their eighth victory of the season with a 64-36 win over The Falcons.

The Player of the Game honors went to both MacKenzie Edingburgh and Finley Kennedy! “E” was on a different level scoring the ball with 24 points in the game behind four 3’s in the game! Kennedy found a way to produce in multiple facets in the game, grabbing boards, sharing the ball for assists and scoring 9 points of her own! Taylyn Banta also managed to score 9 points for The Knights followed by “Zig” Ziera Stevens with 8 points. Fitch was led in scoring by Sam Severn with 9 points followed by both “Ace” Ayla Ray and Destanie McCullough with 8 points and Rachel Spalding with 7 points.

Hoban (8-0) will keep their perfect record on the season until they meet their next challenger in The Springfield Blue Devils (2-4) out of Holland, Ohio as a part of the Wendy’s Holiday Hoopla at Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Friday, December 22nd. Fitch (6-3) will wait till after the holidays as they will be in-action next on Thursday, December 28th as part of the South Range Holiday Hoops Classic when they battle Garretsville Garfield (1-4). Stay updated with both The Archbishop Hoban Knights and The Austintown-Fitch Falcons this basketball season with live games, scores, stats, stories and more!

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EAGLES STAND ABOVE REIGNING STATE CHAMPS

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WARREN OH- In an impressive home victory, Warren JFK secured a notable win on Tuesday night against the reigning D1 state champion Hoban, triumphing 67-52.

Leading the charge for JFK, Nico Ciminero delivered a standout performance with 26 points, while Michael Condoleon contributed 15 points, and Jaden Rishel added 13 points. Quinn Meola chipped in with 7 points to round out a balanced offensive effort.

Hoban’s scoring efforts were led by Jonas Nichols and Sam Greer, both contributing 15 points, with Tyler Shadeed adding 6 points.

With this win, JFK maintains an unblemished record at 4-0 and looks ahead to their next matchup on Friday, hosting Mogadore. Hoban, now 1-1, aims to bounce back as they hit the road to face Louisville on Friday in their quest for redemption.