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FLASHES GIVE THEIR SENIORS A WIN

CHAMPION, OH – Sometimes dominant doesn’t say enough to describe the performance of a team and oh boy did Thursday’s game against Liberty fit into that category for Champion. With the exception of a slower start the Golden Flashes scored often and on command in their 59-16 stomping of the Leopards on senior night.

 

Quarter one went nearly 2 minutes before someone found the hoop but once Kayla Haynie sunk a long 3 for Champion, you could tell it was going to be their night and the aftermath that followed backed that up as Champion put up 21 to Liberty’s 4 points. The first point of the night for Liberty came later in the quarter with Amari Franklin hitting the second of 2 free throws, Mia Parker found a nice 3 through a crowd as well. Seniors Kayla Haynie and Bella Meyer both excelled from beyond the arc all night and they both found their first two 3’s all from well beyond the arc at near professional range. 

 

Things didn’t get much better for the Leopards in the 2nd, with only 5 points scored their offense couldn’t get much past the Golden flashes defense and their defense was no match for Champion’s stellar offense as the home squad outscored Liberty 19-5 in the frame. Franklin and Parker continued to score with Franklin finding 3 more points with a 2 and going 1-for-2 at the stripe and Parker finding 2 in the paint. Haynie and Meyer continued their onslaught with Haynie scoring 8 more points with two 3’s and a 2 and Meyer hitting two more deep 3’s. 

 

The second half went by in the blink of an eye thanks to the running clock rule and the results of the 3rd came out with Champion out scoring Liberty 12-2. Mia Parker found a layup for Liberty but Champion saw Kennedy Caldwell pick up production with 5 points from a 2 and a 3 while Carlie Easterday scored 4 points with 1 of 2 made free throws and an impressive 3.

 

The 4th quarter ended up being the closest frame of basketball we would see all night and that’s due in part to Champion and Liberty sitting most of their starters and letting the youth show what they got and that quarter resulted in Champion scoring 7-5 over Liberty. Franklin added 2 more points and finished with 6 points while Amari Brown found a nice 3. Bella Meyer found 3 more points while Easterday hit two 2’s to add 4 more points to her night. 

 

The Golden Flashes showed everyone exactly why they’re in 2nd place in their division, strong shooting and lockdown defense have been keys to their success not just in this game but all season long. Mia Parker led the Leopards with 7 points while seniors Kayla Haynie (17), Bella Meyer (15) and Carlie Easterday (12) led the Golden Flashes in scoring. The leopards (3-16, 2-10) will be back at home to take on Campbell Memorial on February 5th at 7:30PM while Champion (15-5, 11-2) will hit the road to take on Newton Falls on February 5th at 7:00PM.

 

COWBOYS GALLOP TO A DOMINANT WIN

LIBERTY OH- In a Saturday matinee showdown on the road, Chaney rode high to a commanding 64-30 victory over Liberty.

Leading the scoring charge for Chaney was Matt Jones with an impressive 22 points, while Asuante Mickel contributed 9, and Bobby Johnson and Kamron Miller each added 6.

Liberty’s efforts were led by Brashawn Hicks with 12 points, followed by Evan Bates contributing 8.

With the win, Chaney (5-5) will return home on Tuesday to host Ursuline, looking to build on their momentum. Liberty (3-14) will hit the road on Tuesday, traveling to Garfield, seeking to bounce back from the challenging contest. The Cowboys’ dominant performance underscores their prowess as they navigate through the season.

CAMPBELL LEAPS THE LEOPARDS

By Matt Maher


LIBERTY, OH – The Leopards welcomed the Red Devils to town for another installment of MVAC boys basketball where the 2nd best team in Campbell took down the 7th best team by the final score of 55-45. Both teams showed some great skill on the court but it would be the Red Devils spectacular rebounding and the great efforts of  David Moore and Teyon Harris Jr. that would be the key differences in this game.

 

Liberty showed they could tango with Campbell in the first where they were able to find 10 points to Campbells 14. The Leopards were led by Evan Bates who hit two 2’s and went 2-for-2 from the free throw line, an area he would excel at all evening. Campbell saw Moore put up 5 including a spectacular 3 and 2 of 2 made free throws. Harris found 4 points in the paint as well for the Red Devils.

 

David Moore would keep up his dominance by scoring 10 points in the 2nd quarter all within the arc with five 2’s. Harris would add a hard fought 2 into the mix as well. Liberty saw Adam Huynh step up with 5 points including his team’s first made 3 of the night! Luke Bates and Dearmani Franklin would both score a bucket each to get Liberty to their 9 points. 

 

Liberty continued to stay close to Campbell after the break, scoring 8 points to Campbells 11, though their close quarters were still hurting Liberty’s chances. Evan Bates entered back on to the score sheet with 4 more points including 2 more made free throws. David Moore added 2 more points to his total and Harris found the other 9 points for his team with three 2’s and a decent 3-for-4 from the stripe. 

 

The 4th quarter was the closest quarter we saw with both teams scoring 18 points. Moore would add 4 more points and finish with a team leading 21 points on the night. Josue Rodriguez would have a nice frame as well, scoring 5 points for his team and Harris would score 4 more points including 2 more from the line, he would finish with 19 points. Liberty saw Julius Ferrell put up a 3 and Brashawn Hicks and Luke Bates both scored 2 points but the difference maker was Evan Bates who found three 2’s and went 5-for-5 from the line finishing with 21 points on the night and 9-for-9 from the line!

 

Despite the individual boost from Evan Bates, Liberty couldn’t find enough consistency in the scoring department to top the Red Devils. David Moore and Jeyon Harris Jr. both deserve standing ovations after their performances on Tuesday night. the Red Devils (9-4, 6-1) will continue their road trip when they take on Newton Falls on January 19th at 7:00PM and Liberty (3-11, 1-6) will hit the road when they take on the Crestview Rebels on January 19th at 7:00PM.

RAIDERS FIND SMOOTHER WATERS IN LIBERTY

LIBERTY OH- After a challenging loss to Girard, South Range wasted no time getting back in the win column with a decisive 46-27 victory against Liberty on Monday.

The offensive charge was led by Devin Sauerwein, who poured in 16 points, supported by Maddie Dado’s 12 points. Gwen Lowry and Sydney Penick contributed 7 and 6 points, respectively, showcasing a well-rounded scoring effort from South Range.

On the Liberty side, Mia Parker led the charge with an impressive 15 points, with Mia Benjamin adding 8 points to the tally.

With this win, South Range improved to a 6-8 record, demonstrating resilience after setbacks. Looking ahead, they’ll return to league play on Thursday, facing off against Struthers. Liberty, currently standing at 1-12, aims to build on their performance as they head to Brookfield on Thursday in pursuit of continued improvement.

TWO IN A ROW FOR LIBERTY

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.

LEOPARDS SLOWED DOWN BY MATHEWS

By Matt Maher


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. 

CRESTVIEW ASSERTS THEIR DOMINANCE IN LIBERTY

By Matt Maher 


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. 

 

RAMS STILL RUNNING UNBEATEN

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.

LIBERTY BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH LEVON LAMB

By Ty Bartell

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!

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CARDINALS LASH LIBERTY IN SEASON OPENER

YOUNGSTOWN OH- Cardinal Mooney made an emphatic statement on Friday night, storming into the season with a commanding 64-23 victory over Liberty. The dominant performance showcased Mooney’s offensive prowess and defensive resilience.

Leading the scoring charge for Cardinal Mooney were standout players:
– Eddie Nieves with an impressive 16 points
– Nico Genova, contributing 14 points
– Rocco Turner adding 11 points
– Jibri Carter making a solid impact with 8 points

On the Liberty side, Evan Bates displayed notable offensive skill, securing a game-high 20 points.

Cardinal Mooney’s collective effort and effective scoring distribution propelled them to a decisive win. The team’s defensive tenacity limited Liberty’s scoring opportunities, contributing to the wide margin of victory.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to action on Tuesday. Cardinal Mooney will host Warren JFK, aiming to maintain their winning momentum. Liberty, on the other hand, will have their home opener against Lakeview.