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BEARS LOOK TO REBOUND IN 2018-2019

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“First year in the rodeo” is the way that veteran Head Coach Jeff Hammond described all but two of the young Bears this coming season. The Leetonia Bears open up the 18-19 campaign against Lowellville on Friday night at home and look to improve from their 5-18 season a year ago. With sights aimed high, the Bears are looking to overcome adversity and obstacles that they face this season.

One obstacle that the team is trying to overcome is the season-ending injury to senior point guard Roman Ferry. Ferry was the leading scorer for the 2017-2018 season where he averaged 18.3 points per game in 29.7 minutes of action.  Coach Hammond stated that losing Roman Ferry for the season was a major blow to the team.”

The inexperienced Bears are looking for leadership on the floor from Brock Simpson and Quentin Craik this season. Coach Hammond is further looking for growth this season from his sophomores Ian Davis, Dylan Lennon, Jordan Baker, and Marco Ferry due to increased playing time.  The Bears are deep at the varsity level and look to dress nine players for varsity.

While depth may be plentiful for the Bears, one area of concern will be size. Senior Quentin Craik is going to be the tallest player on the roster as he is listed at 6’3. Because of this lack of size, coach Hammond said that rebounding would be a challenge on a nightly basis. Their plan to generate offense is with increased three-point shooting percentages and limiting turnovers.

The Bears open up with the Lowellville Rockets Friday night where they face a unique challenge in trying to stop Matt Hvisdak,  who coach Hammond describes as an all-conference caliber point guard” and someone who can “score and distribute to anyone on the floor”.   Leetonia looks to stop direct layup opportunities by limiting turnovers and coach Hammond further stated “ we can’t hurt ourselves too much and expect to keep up with them.”

The Rockets and Bears tip off jayvee action at 5:30, followed by the varsity at 7. YSN will be bringing you live audio/video streaming of the varsity action on ysnlive.com/leetonia

FOOTBALL ALL-EOAC TEAMS RELEASED

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LISBON, OH- The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference has released their football picks for All-EOAC honors.

FIRST TEAM

Erik Hopfenziz (Columbiana, Sr.); Hunter Zentner (Columbiana, Jr.); Chase Franken (Columbiana, Jr.); Joe Bable (Columbiana, Jr.); Wayne Davis (Columbiana senior); Parker Sherry (East Palestine, Sr.); Dominic Posey (East Palestine, Sr.); Cameron Walker (East Palestine, Sr.); Marco Ferry (Leetonia, So.); Brice Blackburn (Lisbon, Sr.); Cam Grodhaus (Southern, Jr.); Jayce Sloan (Southern, Jr.); River Pappas (Southern, Sr.); Brad Sloan (Southern, So.); Dylan Milhoan (Southern, Jr.); Trent Wright (Toronto, Sr.); Zach Stackhouse (Toronto, Jr.); Ethan Antram (United, Sr.); Landon Baker (United, Sr.); Brady Leyman (United, Sr.); Bodey Kiko (United, Jr.); Nick Rhodes (United, Sr.); Derrick Suggs (Wellsville, Sr.).

Specialists

Logan Bell (Lisbon, Sr.); Gunner McIntosh (United, Sr.).

SECOND TEAM

Jakob Cross (Columbiana, Jr.); Brandt Virden (Columbiana, Sr.); Cody Miller (Columbiana, Jr.); Brock Cheurco (East Palestine, Sr.); Mike Frazier (East Palestine, Sr.); Colton Cook (East Palestine, Sr.); Connor Hicks (Leetonia, Jr.); Brock Simpson (Leetonia, Sr.); Sean Preston (Lisbon, Sr.); Justyn Briand (Lisbon, Sr.); Steve Craig (Southern, Jr.); Mark Soukup (Southern, Jr.); Kyle Young (Southern, Jr.); Frank Fulton (Toronto, Sr.); AJ Clegg (Toronto, Jr.); Tristan Thomas (Toronto, Jr.); Tyler Lippiatt (United, Jr.); Deric Ellyson (United, Jr.); Brendan Rose (United, Sr.); Caden Weekley (Wellsville, So.); Cole Corbin (Wellsville, Sr.).

Specialists

Collin Schick (Columbiana, So.); Darien Suggs (Wellsville, Jr.).

HONORABLE MENTION

Xathon Cross (Columbiana); Blaize Reynolds (East Palestine); Alex Waterbeck (Leetonia); Nicolas Mundy (Lisbon); Steven Richards (Southern); Isaac Miller (Toronto); Christian Barnes (United); Draven Crow (Wellsville).

Congratulations to all on their selections!

EOAC VOLLEYBALL SELECTIONS RELEASED

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LISBON, OH- The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference has released its selections for the All-EOAC Teams as well as Honorable Mention:

First Team
Maddie Liberati Lisbon-Junior
Madyson Pickett East Palestine-Senior
Madee Foster East Palestine-Senior
Riley Felton Southern-Senior
Jamie Anderson Toronto-Junior
Rachel Bowen United Senior
Kikki Perry Wellsville-Senior
Regan Pierson Wellsville 

Libero
Maci Linhart Columbiana-Sophomore
Jenna McNicol Wellsville-Sophomore

Second Team

Tori Long-Columbiana Freshman 
Elyssa Jones-Leetonia Senior
Chloe Smith-Lisbon Senior
Emily Berger-East Palestine Sophomore 
Hannah Hayes-Southern Senior
Maddie Anderson-Toronto Sopomore
Haley Dees-United Sophomore
Kayleigh Daggy-United Junior
Kinley Martin-Wellsville Senior

Honorable Mention

Alyssa Tohm-Columbiana Senior
Jade McBride-East Palestine Junior
Brea Moore-Leetonia 
Corinne Freeman-Lisbon  Sophomore 
Maddie Paxson-Southern Junior
Jocelyn Merideth-Toronto
Savannah Burton-United Sophomore
Delaney Cochran-Wellsville 

LADY BEARS EMBRACE LEADERSHIP ROLES IN LEETONIA

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LEETONIA, OH-  When it comes to school spirit, Leetonia Seniors Kayleigh Heffner and Brea Moore have it in bulk.  Quite literally, actually.  These two cheerleaders can go from smile to game face in a snap, and that’s what they’re trying to master for the Lady Bears Volleyball Team.

While they still pride themselves on leading a crowd, it’s their final season to do so on the court for volleyball.  In our discussion, the focus, drive, and inspiration are evident for these two leaders as they look to turn things around at Leetonia.

       

We sat down with Kayleigh and Brea for our first Leetonia Lady Bears Player Profile of 2018.

 

LEETONIA VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH LEANNA MEEKS

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LEETONIA, OH-  The smell of the wax on the gym floor, the squeaking of new shoes, the look of hope in every student-athlete can only mean one thing.  The new Fall season has arrived!  This year YSN is putting emphasis on more schools and more sports, but without giving up an ounce of coverage for any of our partner schools in our inaugural year.

So this year, we’re sitting down with Leetonia Volleyball Coach, who in her third year is looking to build on the foundation that her program has constructed thus far.

Without further ado, LiB’s Market in Salem proudly presents Leetonia Volleyball Coach’s Corner with Leanna Meeks:

OFFENSE CARRIES CLIPPERS OVER BEARS

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LEETONIA, OH-  It was a tough day on Thursday for the Leetonia Lady Bears Softball team, who lost 17-2 to Columbiana.  Leetonia got on the board in the first inning when Kalie Eastek doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.  After Columbiana evened the scoring with one run in the top of the fourth, Leetonia answered with one of their own. Columbiana scored when Maci Linhart hit a solo homer. The Lady Bears then answered when Kaitlyn Buffone singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

Columbiana pulled away for good with nine runs in the second inning. In the second Alyssa Tohm singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run, Gabrielle Herdman singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run, Linhart singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring two runs, Alexis Cross singled on a 3-0 count, scoring one run, Marisa McDonough singled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs, Morgan Highley singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run, and Haley Ward‘s wild pitch allowed one run to score for the Clippers.

Marissa Makosky was credited with the victory for Columbiana. She went four and two-thirds innings, allowing two runs on five hits, striking out five and walking zero.  Ward took the loss for Leetonia. She allowed 11 hits and 17 runs over five innings.

Lissie Lorch led Leetonia with two hits in two at bats.  Columbiana tallied 11 hits on the day. Highley, McDonough, Tohm, Herdman, and Linhart each had multiple hits for Columbiana. The Lady Clips also didn’t commit a single error in the field. Herdman had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

 

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MAZEI HAS NIGHT TO REMEMBER, CLIPS FLY HIGH

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LEETONIA, OH-  Columbiana’s Matt Mazei picked up his first varsity victory Tuesday afternoon as the Clippers picked up their 10th win of the season with a 6-2 victory over the Leetonia Bears.  Mazei gave up 2 runs on 6 hits while striking out 6 and walking 2 in his complete game win.

Offensively, the Clippers struggled to get the timely hit but after Leetonia tied the game at 2 in the 5th, Columbiana was able to respond with 4 runs in the top of the 6th to put the game out of reach.  Leading the way offensively for the Clippers were Joe Bable and Hunter Zentner.  Bable had 2 hits including a double and 2 RBI while Zentner added 2 singles and scored a run.  In addition to picking up the victory, Mazei also got his first varsity knock with a 2nd inning single to right.

Defensively, Columbiana was strong all game not committing an error and were led by Wayne Davis at 3rd base.  Davis recorded an assist and 3 putouts on the afternoon.

The Clippers are back in action Wednesday afternoon for an OHSAA Sectional Semi-Final match-up with Campbell Memorial at Roosevelt Park.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

 

**Reported by Ryan Wolf

MCKINLEY DOUBLES UP LEETONIA ON THE ROAD

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LEETONIA, OH-  The Leetonia Bears Softball Team fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 8-4 loss to McKinley on Tuesday. McKinley scored on a wild pitch during J Mcmillen‘s at-bat in the first inning, a stolen base by B Waugaman in the first inning, a walk by A Brendlinger in the second inning, a passed ball during E Whaley‘s at-bat in the second inning, and a passed ball during K Jays‘s at-bat in the second inning.

Leetonia lost despite out-hitting McKinley eight to five.  McKinley opened up scoring in the first inning. Haleigh Brock‘s wild pitch allowed two runs to score for McKinley.  McKinley scored four runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught by McKinley was led by Brendlinger, Whaley, and Jays, who each had RBIs in the inning.

B Andrew earned the victory on the pitcher’s mound for McKinley. She allowed eight hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out five and walking one.  Brock took the loss for Leetonia. She allowed three hits and seven runs over three innings, striking out two.  Brock also went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Leetonia in hits.

McKinley tallied five hits. S Roy and A Rummel all collected multiple hits for McKinley. Rummel led McKinley with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with seven stolen bases.

 

 

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LEETONIA COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH ROB ARMENI

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Tradition-rich Leetonia High School looks this season to first-year Head Coach, Rob Armeni.  In a small school like Leetonia, it’s the details that count, and Armeni knows and admits that the motivation and tools are there for success.

Culture is key, and for this young team, can mean the difference between a win, and loss.

Sit down, and let’s get to know Coach Armeni, as our Tyler Hoffman sits down for Episode 1 of Leetonia Coach’s Corner presented by G. Burbick Farms.

HULEA TO LEAD LEETONIA

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Leetonia, OH- Paul Hulea has agreed to take over the Head Football Coach duties for the Leetonia Bears.  The Leetonia School Board will make things official on January 11th at the Board Meeting.  Hulea is best known for his State Championship year with Poland (15-0), and the time he spent locally with Crestview, and most recently as an assistant with the Struthers Wildcats.

We were able to get a quick quote from Leetonia Athletic Director, Ed Ridgeway on his new football coach.  “We are excited to get a person of this caliber, and his record speaks for itself,” Ridgeway said.

The Bears are coming off a tough year, where they were unable to win a game (0-10), but with the experience of Hulea, the future looks very bright in Leetonia.

No matter the gift Santa brings, it certainly appears Christmas has come early in Bear Country!