COLUMBIANA OH- Maintaining their unbeaten streak, Crestview showcased their dominance on Thursday by swiftly defeating Liberty at home with an impressive score of 67-26.
Key players for Crestview included Addison Rhodes, delivering a stellar performance with 17 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals for a remarkable double-double. Emily Downey contributed 12 points, while Luvrain Gaskins secured a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Ava Bucey added 10 points, and Myer Miller chipped in with 7 points.
With an unblemished record of 15-0, Crestview sets their sights on maintaining their undefeated status as they travel to Struthers on Monday. Liberty, with a 1-11 record, is gearing up to host South Range for their next matchup on Monday.
NILES OH- Liberty showcased their resilience and determination on Tuesday night, securing an impressive 60-43 victory over Niles and injecting new momentum into their season. The road win against the Dragons highlighted Liberty’s ability to execute effectively and control the pace of the game.
Evan Bates led the scoring charge for Liberty with a stellar 25-point performance, showcasing his offensive prowess. Armani Franklin added 14 points, and Adam Huynh contributed 8 points, providing valuable support to the team’s scoring effort.
For Niles, Yausene Blackman led the Dragons with 13 points, while Anthony Budak and True Carey-Hardin added 11 and 9 points, respectively.
With this win, Liberty improves to a 2-8 record and will carry the positive momentum into league play on Friday as they host Garfield, aiming for their third consecutive victory. On the other side, Niles, standing at 2-7, will regroup and prepare for their upcoming matchup at home against Struthers on Friday. The game highlighted Liberty’s determination and sets the stage for both teams as they continue their journey through the season.
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CANFIELD OH- In a captivating display on the second day of the South Range Holiday Hoops Classic, Howland left a lasting impression as they dismantled Louisville with a commanding 47-28 victory.
Howland’s standout senior, Alyssa Massucci, led the charge with an impressive 21-point performance, showcasing her scoring prowess and leadership on the court. Jesse DeSalvo added 9 points, contributing to the team’s well-rounded offensive effort. Maya Kabanscek chipped in with 6 points, further solidifying Howland’s dominance.
Louisville fought valiantly, with Brooke Haren scoring 12 points and Courtney Barwick adding 9 points to the team’s total. However, Howland’s defensive prowess and offensive efficiency proved insurmountable.
With this convincing win, Howland advances to an 8-1 record, leaving a strong statement as they prepare for the continuation of their season on January 3rd against Green. The victory in the South Range Holiday Hoops Classic serves as a testament to Howland’s strength and skill, capturing the attention of spectators and opponents alike.
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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.
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LIBERTY, OH – It was a slow night in Liberty as the Leopards hosted Matthews in a close contest that ended with the low score of 23-18 in favor of the Mustangs. Both teams seemed like mirror images of each other at times tonight as both teams struggled from beyond the arc and had their issues with fouls.
When you look at the fouls it took less than a minute for Liberty to find themselves on the wrong side of one and sent Ava Clayton to the line where she went 1-for 2 and put her team on top for a short while because Liberty saw Amari Brown and Qumara Watson both find quick buckets to gibe Liberty their first lead. Liberty sat on the 3 point lead for several minutes before Matthews found some momentum from the free throw line again where Marlee Ruiter went 3-for-4.
The Leopards would find more offense than the opposition by finding 5 points to Matthews 2. Kylee Thomas found 3 points with a made free throw and a good 2-pointer as well and Mia Parker found her first 2-points after failing to hit multiple 3’s. Matthews lone scorer would be Clayton. While Liberty’s offensive efforts were more fruitful it still wouldn’t be enough as they trailed 10-9 going into halftime.
These two teams continued to play a tight game in the third where we saw three different lead changes before ending the quarter tied up at 14 points each. Matthews found 4 more points with 2 coming from Katherine Rowan and Clayton. Liberty saw 5 much needed points come from the scoring talents of Thomas who hit 1 of 2 free throws and Brown who found the other 4 all from the field.
Mia Parker would find herself into a little groove in the 4th quarter where she would find the only 4 points for Liberty in the 4th with her first coming from a fantastic blocked pass in the offensive zone that she was able to turn into a beautiful partial breakaway bucket. While Parker started to shine for the Leopards the Mustangs had their highest scoring quarter of the game with 9 points found. Paddock and Brown both found 2 points each while Clayton continued her offensive tear finding 5 points with 2 made 2’s and another free throw.
Both teams had their struggles Wednesday night but that made for a close game that lived up to the hype going into it. Matthews would be the team to end up on top primarily because they were able to make necessary changes to their offense where Liberty continued to make the same plays that failed to produce points. Liberty showed resilience and grit in this close matchup which helped them in this close contest. Matthews will see action next when they host Pymatuning Valley on January 4th at 7:00PM and Liberty will host Champion on January 4th at 5:30PM.
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LIBERTY, OH – Another night another dominant performance by the Rebels as Crestview came into Liberty and snagged a 60-15 victory from the leopards. Crestview was led by a dominant performance from Addison Rhodes who put up an impressive 22 points which was only seven points shy of matching Luvrain Gaskin’s 29 points against Girard on Tuesday night.
Crestview had no problems getting started since they put up a combined 13 points in the first quarter. Rhodes found her first seven with two 2-point shots and a 3-pointer. Myer Miller also added a three to the scoreboard for the Rebels. Liberty had their highest scoring quarter and put up six points combined including four from Kylee Thomas and a 2-point shot from Brookyn Barnette.
Crestview continued to stomp on the hardwood in the second with an impressive 25 points including nine from Rhodes and a pair of threes from Alexa DiCross and Kerrigan Miller, Luvrain Gaskins also went 2-for-2 from the free throw line. Liberty would only find a total of three points this quarter and they came from Mia Parker with a long 3-point shot.
The second half brought Crestview lowest scoring quarters thanks to their monstrous lead resulting in a running clock fairly early in the third. Luvrain gaskins would lead the charge this quarter finding three 2-pointers for six points. The other six came from Myer Miller who found a three and went 1-for-2 from the line and Rhodes who only found one 2-point bucket. Kylee Thomas was the only scorer for the Leopard’s who found a traditional bucket getting a 2-point shot to work the other 2 points came from Parker and Amari Brown who both went 1-for-2.
The fourth and final quarter saw 10 more points from Crestview with Rhodes connecting for 4 more to top off her night. Liberty, yet again, only had a single scorer here and this time two points came from a Thomas Bucket.
Crestview went into cruise control in the second half and drove out of Liberty with an impressive 60-15 win. The Rebels move to 4-0 on their season and 1-0 in conference play while the Leopards move to 0-4 and 0-1 in conference play. The Rebels hit the hardwood next on Saturday December 9th when they host East Liverpool at 12:30PM. Liberty will also be back in play on Saturday when they travel to Niles to take on the Red Dragons at 1:00PM.
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Mineral Ridge continued their undefeated streak with yet another dominant performance, this time overpowering Liberty with a resounding 54-20 victory.
The Rams showcased their offensive prowess, led by Ava Hulett, who delivered an impressive 20-point performance. Gianna Gilbert contributed 11 points, and Sullivan Sandy added 7 points to the team’s tally. The well-rounded effort also featured valuable contributions from Kelcee Dye with 5 points, Lily Merolillo and Sam Aulet with 4 points each, and Norah Schneider chipping in with 3 points.
The Lady Rams’ cohesive play and offensive efficiency proved too much for Liberty. Their next challenge awaits as they gear up to face Sebring this Thursday at Sebring.
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YOUNGSTOWN OH- It hoops season Liberty, and The Leopards are looking to be the main spot this basketball season! With basketball season always a fun one in The Liberty Leopards community, this year looks to have the added intrigue of a wide open conference. Playing in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference’s (MVAC) Grey Division, The Leopards are looking to scratch and claw their way into contention for the top spot!
YSNs Ty Bartell got the chance to talk with The Leopards Head Coach Levon Lamb in this season’s first edition of Coaches Corner. They cover topics like the team makeup and points of growth, an outlook of the MVAC, the goals of the season and much more! Catch this episode of Coaches Corner and catch more coverage of The Leopards this winter sports season with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!
CANFIELD OH- In their season opener, South Range faced a challenging start, unable to recover from a 12-0 lead secured by Louisville. Despite playing with resilience throughout the game, the Raiders couldn’t close the initial gap and ultimately fell short with a final score of 71-61.
Landon Moore led South Range’s scoring effort with an impressive 24 points, showcasing offensive prowess. Nate Lewis contributed 13 points, while Dylan Turvey added 12 points to the team’s total. Despite their individual performances, the Raiders faced difficulty overcoming the early deficit established by Louisville.
Looking ahead, South Range remains determined as they continue their home stand on Tuesday, welcoming West Branch. The team aims to regroup, learn from the season opener.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REdgNzPAZQYBOARDMAN, OH- In a thrilling encounter, the Boardman girls’ basketball team secured a noteworthy 55-45 victory over the Louisville Leopards. Despite a slow start that saw Louisville racing to a 20-9 lead at the end of the 1st quarter, the Lady Spartans rallied in the second quarter, showcasing improved shooting and defensive prowess. Restricting the Leopards to just 7 points in the second quarter, Boardman narrowed the gap to 27-21 by halftime.
The Spartans truly seized control in the second half, outscoring Louisville 34-18 and clinching a 10-point triumph. Mackenzie Riccitelli led the charge with an outstanding game-high 25 points, an impressive 9-10 from the free-throw line, and four successful 3-pointers. Sam Duble, instrumental in keeping the Spartans competitive in the first half, finished with 15 points, including three 3-pointers. M.C. Werth contributed 6 points, delivering a crucial three-pointer in the third quarter to ignite a pivotal run.
Ava Freeborough showcased her prowess in the second half, accumulating all 5 of her points and leading the team with 3 assists that resulted in crucial baskets. Sarah Bero added 4 points and 7 rebounds, displaying commendable defensive work against Louisville’s star player, Brooke Haren. Tori Strines made a significant impact off the bench, providing a defensive spark, while Mikayla Rivera contributed quality minutes.
For Louisville, Brooke Haren had 17 points, while Courtney Barwick had 12.
The Boardman coaching staff expressed immense pride in the team’s resilience, especially after being down by 13 points in the first half. Despite initial struggles with shooting accuracy, the girls remained positive and demonstrated remarkable resolve, securing enough defensive stops to stay in the game until their shots began to find the mark.
Notably, Louisville entered the game undefeated at 3-0, consistently winning by substantial margins. Boardman’s triumph in this challenging matchup speaks volumes about the team’s character. With this win, Boardman advances to a 2-0 record and is poised to face the formidable 4-0 Lake Blue Streaks at home on Wednesday.
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