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GAULT REIGNS AS 2023 BIG DOG OF THE YEAR

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COLUMBIANA, OHIO- The Baird Brother Big Dog of the Year is a big opportunity for student athletes to show their true leadership to their team and the community that they are apart of. The Baird Brother Big Dog Award is decided by local fans who want to show their appreciation of a player in their community. For athletes to be in consideration for the Big Dog of the Year Award, they have to win a weekly poll in the regular season and as well as winning two different sets of polls against athletes that have also won the award.

After tallying up all of the votes, the winner of 2023  Baird Brother Big Dog of the Year is Drew Gault from the Heartland Christian Lions. Drew Gault has been one of the true leaders for the Lions this year and he is greatly appreciated by the Columbiana community. Congratulations once again to Drew Gault on winning the 2023 Baird Brothers Big Dog of the Year!

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

CHANEY KEEPS UP TOURNAMENT SUCCESS

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –

Jason Hewlett and Clifton Scott would provide double doubles to propel the Chaney Cowboys (17-8) past the Orange Lions (8-17) and into the Division II – Northeast District 1 semi-finals.

It was all gas no brake from the jump for the three time defending district champion Chaney Cowboys. Leading the charge for the Red and White offensively in the first was football standout and Michigan commit, Jason Hewlett. The 6 foot 4 senior forward accounted for fifteen of the Cowboys twenty-three points in the first. Chaney would stifle Orange defensively, allowing just five points in the quarter.

The second saw the teams jostle at both ends. The Lions provided more offensively tallying ten points in the second, while the Cowboys would struggle offensively after Hewlett would pick up three consecutive fouls in less than a minute forcing him to the bench. Chaney would outscore Orange by two to take a 20 point lead into the break.

Breaking the half, Chaney picked up where they had left off back in the first quarter, dominating offensively and smothering Orange at the other end. Clifton Scott would lead the Cowboys in thethird with four made baskets from the inside while Hewlett would add four more, and Josiah Gonzalez had his highest scoring quarter of the night with five.

Orange would begin the fourth quarter trailing by thirty-four and staring a season ending loss. The Lions would provide their largest scoring quarter of the night with sixteen fourth quarter points, led by Ernest Pryor’s three made shots from beyond the arc. Clifton Scott would end the fourth with two more shots from inside, and ½ from the charity stripe falling a point shy of twenty, but still giving the Cowboys an easy victory, 71-38.

 

TOP PERFORMERS –

CHANEY:

Jason Hewlett – 22 points, 12 rebounds

Clifton Scott – 19 points, 15 rebounds

Matt Jones – 10 points

ORANGE:

Ernest Pryor – 14 points, 4 made three-pointers

STILL DANCIN’ –

Chaney: Looking much improved from their opening round victory over Kenston, the competition level will begin to ramp up from here on out in the postseason. Of course, that’s nothing new for these Chaney Cowboys, a program that always touts one of the toughest schedules in the area.

The back-to-back-to-back district champion Cowboys will be in action on Thursday March 2ndat Boardman High School, where they will take on the #3 seed Alliance Aviators (15-8). The Aviators tied atop the EBC for the regular-season title, and earned their spot in the district semi’s with a 81-54 routing of Geneva. Alliance will be making their first appearance in the district final four, since 2017.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

ORANGE MAKES PLAYS DOWN THE STRETCH

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POLAND OHIO – If you love upsets this time of year on the hardwood, you got one Monday night. #24 Orange went into #16 Poland and snatched a 45-41 victory from the Bulldogs. Ernest Pryor came out focused, hitting an early three pointer to get the Lions going as he finished the game with 20 points. Poland’s offense answered the call as they evened up the score at the half. In a high scoring second half, Orange out scored Poland 30-26.

But what it came down to was big free throw making by Pryor and teammates Dominic Anekwe, Devin Belle and Henry Bonner. The Lions now shift their focus to Friday night for the sectional final game against Youngstown Chaney.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Wolfgang

EAGLES HIT THEIR STRIDE

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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO- The Valley Christian Eagles took on the visiting Heartland Christian Lions on senior night. In what was a close first quarter the Eagles led the Lions 16-15 at the end of the first quarter. From that point on it was all Valley Christian as they went off in the second quarter, scoring 26 points including five three pointers.

The Eagles led the Lions at the half 42-23. The Eagles were led by Jon’trell Mixon, who dropped 20 points, Jhordan Peete, with 14 points, Alijah Gibson and Raquan Bell had 11 points each to help the Eagles cause.

The Lions were led by Jake Walker and Will Morgan, who both had 14 points as the Lions made a little push in the fourth quarter but to no avail as they fell to the Eagles 69-54.

The Eagles will take on the Crestview Rebels on the road to finish out the regular season. The Lions will finish out the season against the Academy for Urban Scholars.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

QUAKERS FIND A WAY TO GET THE EDGE

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SALEM, OH- The Heartland Christian Lions traveled to take on the Salem Quakers, in what was a close matchup all the way to the end.

Drew Gault and Jake Walker led the Lions in scoring as Gault had 12 points and Walker finished the night with 10 points.

Salem was led by Lance Bailey, who dropped 20 points, Trent Fink and Cam Sampson finished the game with 12 points each.

The Quakers went on to win 61-59 and will look to keep their momentum going when they take on Hubbard on Friday. Heartland Christian will travel on the road to take on Valley Christian on Friday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BRAVES SHINE THE BRIGHTEST ON THE BIG STAGE

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CLEVELAND,OHIO- The Badger Lady Braves took on the Heartland Christian Lady Lions in the Rocket Mortgage Field House. The Braves took off immediately as they were led by Katie Grexa, who dropped 20 points.

The Braves kept  the lions in control with their tough defensive play. Addison Thompson had impressive play coming off of the bench for the Brave as she added 8 points and the Braves went on to win 48-14.

The Braves win streak reaches to 11 in a row as they look to continue that streak when they take on the Maplewood Rockets on Monday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

GAULT GIVES LIONS DRAMATIC WIN IN CLEVELAND

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CLEVELAND, OHIO- What a game it was that took place in the Rocket Mortgage Field House as the Badger Braves took on the Heartland Christian Lions.

In what was a back and forth game, the Lions kept up with the Braves as Drew Gault was the leading man for the Lions with 19 points. Gault also had help from Jake Walker who put up 15 points. Duncan Moy went off for the Braves with 23 points and Brad Hamliton added another 14 points but it was not enough as Duncan Moy missed the final shot of the game and the Braves fell to the Lions 51-50.

The Braves will try to regroup and figure things out when they take on the Windham Bombers at home on Wednesday. The Heartland Christian Lions will take on the Academy for Urban Scholars on Tuesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison  

MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE!

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PEPPER PIKE OH- No matter what sport you’re talking about, or what team you watch, everyone needs a strong captain. Ice hockey is no exception. With Orange, hockey is a sport that is tracking more and more interest inside the school system. This has to do with the team’s success for sure, but the team wouldn’t be successful with out the steadfast captains that it features. One of those captains is Max Sigel.

Max runs the middle of the lions formation. He gets the opportunity to contribute to his teams in many different ways. Yes he can score himself, after the first 6 games he had already acquired 4 goals, but he also is a solid passer. In fact Max says that passing has always been a passion of his.  It’s an art form to be able to pass well on the ice. Max has definitely put in the work to be an artist with the assists. Along with those 4 goals in the first 6 matches, Sigel also had 8 assists.  That means he had his hand in 12 goals.  You mix all of that with his exceptional defense, and his in unwavering positive attitude and you get a captain fit to steer any team to victory.

Max was kind enough to come on to YSN’s Running Point last week to talk about his ice hockey career at Orange. He chatted with Anthony Hartwig and Scotty Mincher about his passion for the sport, who some of his role models are, and much more. Don’t miss the latest hockey player profile from Orange only on YSN!

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FELLINGER FEELS COOL ON THE ICE

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PEPPER PIKE OH- It’s about time we jump into the fantastic world of Ice Hockey. With the addition of Orange to the YSN family comes an addition of a very good hockey team. The Lions rampage through their opponents. In a sport that only has around 80 teams in the whole state of Ohio, you can make a sure bet that the talent is dense.  Orange has a ton of talent skating on the ice. One of their captains Dillon Fellinger has taken the season by storm.

Through six games, Fellinger has scored 8 goals. Even if you’re not great at math you can figure out it’s good when you have more goals than games played. Orange’s offense overwhelms their opponents and Dillon is a big reason why. But don’t be fooled he’s also a great facilitator. Dillon has 3 assists to go along with his 8 goals.

Dillon took the time to chat with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig and Scotty Mincher on our talk show Running Point this week. They talk about his love for the sport of hockey, the development of the Orange program, and so much more. Check out the first ever Orange Ice Hockey Player Profile only on YSN.

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HEARTLAND GETS IT DONE

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COLUMBIANA OH- Heartland Christian picked up a big time win on Monday as they welcomed in Campbell. The Lions controlled the game from the jump and never missed a beat. They ran away to a 53-29 win.

Rylee Shadowens went off for the Lions having a great night with 15 points.  She shared the lead with Rachel Reynolds who also finished with 15. Sophia Stambough was right behind her grabbing 14 points to help out the offense. Heartland will continue their season on Wednesday as they host Chaney.

Akana Sanchez shot her way to double figures for Campbell leading the team with 10 points.  Cha’Daeja Marshall added 6 points to the offense. Campbell keeps their season going on Thursday as they host conference foe Brookfield.