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QUAKERS BOUNCE BACK IN OVERTIME WIN

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SALEM OH- Down by 9 points entering the 4th quarter,  the Salem Quakers   outscored the Minerva Lions 14-5 to knot the contest up and send it into overtime with the Quakers coming out on top 46-45.

The victory helped the Quakers claim a share of the EBC title, their 1st since 2006. Salem had a balanced scoring attack with junior Drew Weir topping them out with 13 points and Hunter Griffith added 9 points. Junior Jon Null scored all of Salem points in the extra session dropping in 5 points.

The Quakers climbed to 12-7 on the year snapping a 3 game losing streak. They are 8-4 in the EBC.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

MIGHTY MADI MATTHEWS

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COLUMBIANA OH- Heartland Christian junior Madi Matthews has made a major impression this season leading the Lions. She has already scored over 400 points on the season, and has broken school records in points and threes made in a game, and then broke them again. Matthews and her teammates have officially put Heartland on the map, and now they have a legitimate chance to win a handful of tournament games.

Matthews knew coming into the summer that she was going to stepping into a big role for her team this year. The Lions graduated a great senior class and it was up to some new leaders to step up, and Madi is one of those leaders. It wasn’t an easy summer, the Lions were in the middle of a coaching change. Matthews gives major credit to the boys program coaches for leading open gyms while the administration looked for a coach to hire. Now with a new coach at the helm, Matthews has felt confident all season long that she can be the leader her team needs. In her first game of the year, she scored 28 points and has not looked back.

Madi took the time this week to sit down with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to talk about her junior season so far. They discuss stepping into a new role, Madi’s work ethic, and much more. Meet one of the area’s more prolific scorer in Madi Matthews. “Might Madi Matthews” is live!

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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

QUAKERS CONTINUE EBC DOMINANCE

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SALEM OH- The Salem Lady Quakers  jumped out to a big 1st quarter advantage and held on to defeat the Minerva Lions 54-46 in Monday night action. Salem held a 22-5 lead after 1 period and with the victory the Quakers improved to 11-2 for the season and a perfect 7-0 in league action.

Casey Johnson dropped in 5 3-pointers to lead  Salem with 21 points. Alivia Davidson and Kyla Jamison each scored 9 points.

Next up for the Quakers is a home match-up with Alliance on Wednesday.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

WEST BRANCH TAMES LIONS

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BELOIT OH- The West Branch Lady Warriors held the visiting Minerva Lions to just 8 1st half points on their way to a 58-36 victory.

West Branch improves to 13-4 for the season.

Jillian Pidgeon led the way for West Branch scoring a game high 21 points as 8 different Warriors reached the scoring column

The Warriors have a big non conference matchup coming up on Monday as they travel to McDonald.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

 

RECORDS FALL IN SOUTHERN WIN OVER LIONS

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SALINEVILLE OH- They day record’s were meant to be broken, but no one expects multiple records to be effected in one night. That was scene at Southern on Tuesday night as the Indians and Heartland Christian put on a show. Southern would come away with the 65-47 win.

Southern freshman Ashley Shroades has already opened eyes this season. Shroades has already had a game eclipsing 30 points, and Tuesday night she took it further tying the program’s single game point record by dropping 51 points.

Lions captain Maddie Mathews would not let Ashley be the only one to get in the record books on the night. She took the record for single game points finishing with 32. She also grabbed the record for most threes in a game knocking down 6 from the perimeter.

Sophie Stambaugh added 11 for the Lions offense.

Heartland gets back to action Thursday as they host Warren JFK

 

MUSTANGS GALLOP TO VICTORY OVER HEARTLAND

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MATHEWS OH- Ashley Deans 19 points helped lead  the Mathews Mustangs to a 61-30 victory over the visiting Heartland Christian Lions.

Mathews held a 27-13 lead at the half and added to it in the final 2 periods doubling up the Lions 34-17.

Also pacing the 3-3 Mustangs was Brooke Bauer with 12 points and teammate Bella Greenwood with10 points.

For the 4-9  Lions was Madi Matthews with 14 points and Sophia Stambaugh adding 10 points.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JOSH SCOTT

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COLUMBIANA, OH- It’s been a long road on the way to success for Josh Scott and the Heartland Christian Lions, but it’s not one they’ve taken for granted.  In a year like we’ve never seen before in 2020, no games are guaranteed, opponents are also changing to just fill in schedules, it’s the strong who will not only survive- but thrive.

Coach Scott has equipped himself with a great staff, and an outstanding roster that can strike anywhere on the floor, and have already made big buckets in big moments.

We had the chance to catch up with the Head Lion about his team, and their 9-3 start, and what it means to be part of the Heartland Christian Community.  So sit back, relax, and enjoy the first edition of the Coach’s Corner for the Heartland Christian Boy’s Basketball Team, on Your Sports Network.

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LIONS RALLY TO BEAT RIDGE

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COLUMBIANA OH- Heartland Christian found themselves needing a second half rally to come out with a win Saturday night over Mineral Ridge. The Lions trailed 32-26 at the half, but the Lions outscored the Rams 18-9 in the third frame on their way to a 59-55 win.

Leading the way for the Lions was Joey Donofrio with a game-high 20 points. John Bertovich was right behind him scoring 19.

The Rams were led by both Austin Governor and Maurice Clark with 11 each.

HEARTLAND GETS BIG WIN

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COLUMBIANA OH- A big scoring 1st half was the key in a 59-30 Heartland Christian win over Kingsway.The home team Lions held a 31-10 lead at the half.

Junior point guard Madi Matthews scored 21 points for Heartland and teammate Lexi Rice hit 4 3 pointers for 12 points for the 4-6 Lions. Next up for Heartland is a trip to Sebring to take on the Trojans on Saturday.

*contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger