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GAMBLES NO HITTER LIFTS CLIPPERS TO VICTORY

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COLUMBIANA OH-

Mackenzi Gamble was brilliant on the rubber on Monday, as Gamble threw a no-hitter to lead the Clippers past Leetonia 6-2.

Leetonia got on the board in the first inning. Gamble threw a wild pitch allowing two runs across the plate for Leetonia.

The Clippers pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning. In the third Gamble homered on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.

Columbiana scored three runs in the fifth inning. Clippers’s big bats in the inning were led by singles by Tori Long and Gamble.

Gamble pitched the Clippers to victory. The righty went seven innings, allowing two runs on zero hits and striking

The Clippers smacked two home runs on the day. Long had a four bagger in the first inning. Gamble went yard in the third inning.

Columbiana saw the ball well today, racking up nine hits in the game. Gamble and Long all managed multiple hits for Clippers. Long and Gamble each collected three hits to lead Clippers. Clippers was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error.

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CLIPPERS SHUT OUT LEETONIA

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COLUMBIANA OH-

Riley McElwain threw a shutout to lead Columbiana  past Leetonia 4-0 on Monday.

A double by Jake McCool in the fourth inning was a positive for Leetonia.

McElwain led the Clippers to victory on the mound. The left hander surrendered zero runs on two hits over seven innings, striking out 14.

Brayden Duko took the loss for Leetonia. The hurler went six innings, allowing four runs on 11 hits and striking out two.

Columbiana  tallied 11 hits in the game. Logan Hoschar, Brady Dixon, and Seth Spooner all had multiple hits for the Clippers. Hoschar went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Columbiana in hits.

Columbiana and Leetonia will square off again on Tuesday.

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HEADED HOME: LEETONIA BEARS BASEBALL PREVIEW

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LEETONIA, OH – The Leetonia Bears are excited and eager to get back on the baseball field this year under the direction of first year head coach, Todd Kibby. Kibby has his work cut out for him as the Bears look improved and ready to make a name for themselves in EOAC play this year!

Coach Kibby will rely heavily on the six seniors to provide the leadership and experience needed to develop the younger players and build upon the success that will come throughout the season. Leetonia will open the season on the road against the Columbiana Clippers on Monday, March 29th.

YSN’s own, BIlly McCartney and Quinn Puskar, was able to catch up with Coach Kibby this week to discuss the upcoming season of Bears baseball, get a team preview about some of the key players who will be making an impact on the diamond throughout the season, and what some of Coach’s expectations are for this season!

Check out this exclusive baseball preview on the Leetonia Bears with head coach, Todd Kibby!

 

HEADED HOME: LEETONIA LADY BEARS SOFTBALL PREVIEW

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LEETONIA, OH – The Leetonia Lady Bears are back on the softball field and ready to get to work for the upcoming season. Head coach, Missy Brock, and the team are eager and excited to make a splash in the EOAC this season after their 2020 season was wiped out!

Coach Brock and the Lady Bears will look upon Megan Rosko, Haleigh Brock, Dalaney Roller, Taran Ferry, to provide the spark and leadership throughout the season to help guide the team and develop the underclassmen. Leetonia is scheduled to open up their season on Monday, March 29th, on the road at Columbiana.

YSN’s own, BIlly McCartney and Quinn Puskar, had the opportunity to meet Coach Brock this week to discuss the hype and excitement around the Lady Bears this season, what some of Coach’s expectations are for this season, and a team preview about some of the key players who will be making an impact on the diamond throughout the season!

Check out this exclusive softball sneak peak at the Leetonia Lady Bears with head coach, Missy Brock!

 

ON THE FERRY TO SUCCESS

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LEETONIA OH- A look at Leetonia’s girls basketball roster would tell you its a fairly young team. As we all know though, a young team is nothing without a few experienced leaders. Taran Ferry is a source of experience for Leetonia. The senior has put in the work her whole career to get where she is. Now in her senior season, she can’t believe how fast it has actually gone. She says the craziness of the COVID season has seemed to speed it along even further.

Other than the very fluid schedule, Taran has also had to deal with injuries this season. Being away from her team, even for a couple weeks just fueled her drive to get back on the court. It also made her treasure the time with the team even more. As far the physical and mental grind it took to get back as quick as possible, Taran said it was her team and coaches who helped push her on. Ferry has a family that lives for sports. Her brother Marco is a star on the Bear’s football team, and doesn’t slouch at basketball either.

Ferry says her relationship with her brother has always been a big impact to her athletic success. It’s a family that will live in the lore of Leetonia athletics for years to come.

Taran took the time to catch up with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to talk about her senior campaign. They also discuss the obstacles COVID has brought, her favorite memories with the team, and much more. Meet one of the leaders of the Lady Bears basketball team in the latest player profile “On The Ferry To Success”

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UNITED PUTS THEIR FOOT DOWN

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HANOVERTON OH- After falling behind 19-6 in the 1st period of play,  United went on to outscore Leetonia 50-18 in the final 3 quarters to pull out a 56-37 victory.

The Eagle defense clamped down on the Bears  , holding them to scores of 6, 4, and 8 points in the periods.

United’s Nate Miller took home top scoring honors with 18 points and Keaton Baker netted 14.

The Bears Ian Davis dropped in 11 points. United returns to the hardwoods Monday night as they host Lordstown and Leetonia will host Southington on Saturday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

LIONS STAND TALL AGAINST LEETONIA

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COLUMBIANA OH- The Lions Joey Donofrio scored 25 points as the Heartland Christian took down the visiting Leetonia Bears 75-51 in Wednesday night’s boys play.

Heartlands Steven Baker added 18 points and Jonathan Bertovich scored 14 points The Lions out-scored the Bears in each quarter of action and in the final period they put up 25 points while holding the Bears to 12 points.

Leetonias Ian Davis scored 26 points to take home top scoring honors. Both teams return to the hardwoods Friday as Leetonia travels to United and the Lions go to Mathews.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

PALESTINE SETS UP TITLE GAME

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LEETONIA OH A big defensive 1st quarter of play lead the East Palestine Lady Bulldogs to a 38-34 win over the Leetonia Lady Bears in Wednesday nights play.

The Bulldogs defense stopped the Bears offense as they jumped out to a 12-2 1st period advantage.  The Bears made a game of it in the 2nd half out-scoring the Bulldogs 20-13  in the final to quarters.

Jocyln Fristik paced the Bulldogs with 12 points followed by Payton Sherry with 9 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

Leetonia was lead by Allison Francosky with 9 points.

East Palestine will travel to United for a rematch with Eagles on Thursday. The game will decide who sits atop the EOAC. Leetonia will host Heartland on Saturday.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

VALLEY PUSHES BEARS ASIDE

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LEETONIA OH A huge 3rd period scoring spree helped the Valley Christian Eagles take down the Leetonia Bears 49-34 in Tuesdays hoops action.

The Eagles out-scored the Bears 20-2 in the 3rd quarter after only leading by 2 points entering the period.

Pacing the way for Valley was Mark Revere with 16 points.

The Bears Dylan Lennon scored 17 points and Ian Davis added 11 points. The Eagles improved to 9-4 and 8-2 in the EOAC return right back into action as they travel to Lisbon to take on the Blue Devils in a key league battle Wednesday and Leetonia goes to United on Friday.

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BULLDOGS UPEND LEETONIA

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EAST PALESTINE OH- The East Palestine Lady Bulldogs upped their season record to 4-1 with a win over the visiting Leetonia Bears 59-46.After a knotted up 1st quarter the Bulldogs out-scored the Bears 48-35 in the final three frames.

Senior Joclyn Fristik led the Bulldogs in scoring netting 20 points with her teammates Morgan Rutledge adding 15 points and Payton Sherry dropping in 10 points and also grabbing 12 boards.

Leetonia, who drops to 10-6  were led by the duo of Megan Rosko and Haleigh Brock each scoring 12 points.

Both teams return home  to the hardwoods Saturday with Leetonia hosting Maplewood and East Palestine hosting United.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger