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LISBON’S BIG FINAL FRAME PUSHES THEM AHEAD

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LISBON OH- Lisbon saved their best for last Friday night, breaking open a tie game in the final quarter to edge Wellsville 50-45. An 18-point fourth quarter made the difference as the Blue Devils closed strong for the win.

AJ Ramgeet led Lisbon with 18 points, while Aiden Ramgeet added 13 and Blaine Barnes chipped in 12. For Wellsville, Tyrell Watkins dropped 18, Darnell Roe scored 11, and Andrew Mackey finished with 10.

Lisbon gets a week off before hitting the road next Friday to take on United in conference play. Wellsville is back in action Saturday, hosting Heartland Christian.

LOWELLVILLE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH JIM TSILIMOS (1-8-25)

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LOWELLVILLE, OH- The Louisville Rockets have officially announced the hiring of Jim Tsilimos as their new head football coach. Tsilimos, a state champion and future hall of fame coach, brings a wealth of experience and success to the Rockets, who are eager to build on their storied tradition.

In an interview with YSN’s DJ Yokley on the “Louisville Football Coach’s Corner” podcast, Tsilimos expressed his excitement about taking on the new challenge. “I really like their tradition,” Tsilimos said. “They seem to be right up in the league every year, and they make the playoffs. That’s a coach’s dream because that’s part of my goals.”

Tsilimos, who has had successful coaching stints at Carrollton and Lisbon, is known for his strong emphasis on the running game and defense. “Louisville always seems to find someone to run the rock,” he commented, reflecting his confidence in the team’s ability to maintain a dominant ground game.

One of Tsilimos’s key strategies will include a mix of formations, with about 60% of plays under center and 40% in pistol, a departure from the prevalent shotgun-only approach. He stressed the importance of a strong offensive line for achieving success.

Beyond the Xs and Os, Tsilimos places a high value on multi-sport participation and overall student-athlete development. “I want you playing basketball; I want you going out for track or baseball in the spring. Enjoy yourself in high school,” he advised his players, emphasizing the fleeting nature of high school sports.

Looking ahead, Tsilimos plans to build on the existing foundation, promising a well-coached and competitive team. He also aims to engage younger athletes and develop a strong program from the lower levels up.

While specific names for his coaching staff are yet to be finalized, Tsilimos assured fans that skilled and dedicated assistants will soon join him.

As Louisville looks forward to the upcoming season, the community is buzzing with optimism, eager to see the impact of Tsilimos’s leadership on their beloved Rockets.

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UNITED FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO WINNING

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HANOVERTON OH- United got back on track Monday, locking down another EOAC win with a 32-19 victory over Lisbon. The Eagles held it down on their home court, using tough defense and timely buckets to seal the deal.

Reagan Good led United with 13 points, while Maelee Smith added 12. McKenzie Cope knocked down the team’s lone three-pointer to finish with 3 points. Lisbon’s Jayden Smith had a game-high 14 points, with Marilynn Klein chipping in 4.

United stays home Wednesday to take on Sandy Valley, while Lisbon keeps it in the conference Thursday, hosting East Palestine.

BLUE DEVILS SNAP THEIR SKID

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LEETONIA OH- Lisbon came into Friday night’s EOAC showdown with Leetonia looking to shift some momentum their way. The first quarter didn’t exactly scream “hot start,” as the Blue Devils found themselves trailing 11-9. But after that, Lisbon flipped the script. They locked in on defense, found their groove on offense, and took control, cruising to a 50-40 victory.

Lisbon was led by AJ Ramgeet, who dropped 17 points to pace the offense. Blaine Barnes had a strong showing with 14 points, while Luke Kraft added 11 to keep things rolling. Aidan Ramgeet chipped in with 7 to round out the scoring for the Blue Devils. On the other side, Leetonia’s Dylan Johns led the Bears with 9 points, followed by Ethan Mathia with 8. Carson Brock and Dylan Brown each contributed 6.

Lisbon gets right back to work Saturday as they host the Academy of Urban Scholars, while Leetonia looks to regroup on the road against Valley Christian on Tuesday.

THERES NO STOPPING THE EAGLES

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LISBON OH- Valley Christian’s offense was unstoppable Tuesday night, rolling past Lisbon 69-45. The Eagles poured in 27 points in the fourth quarter to slam the door on the Blue Devils.

Deion Miller led the charge with 19 points, while Jaylen Robinson added 14. Alfred Coward and Patrick Riley each chipped in 13 to round out a balanced attack for Valley Christian.

Lisbon got 17 points from AJ Ramgeet, with Aiden Ramgeet adding 11 and Blaine Barnes contributing 7, but the Blue Devils couldn’t keep up with Valley Christian’s high-powered offense.

Up next, Valley Christian heads back into conference play Saturday with a trip to Columbiana. Lisbon will also hit the road, traveling to Leetonia on Friday.

INDIANS BRING THE DEFENSE TO OPEN A NEW WEEK

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LISBON OH- Southern dominated Monday night, locking down a big conference win over Lisbon, 40-21. The Indians took control early, jumping out to a 22-5 lead by halftime and never letting up.

Allyssa Shroades led the way with 16 points, while Haylee Kellogg added 10 and Lidia Spahlinger chipped in 5 to round out the scoring for Southern.

For Lisbon, Jayden Smyth battled her way to 12 points, and Bridgett Newbold added 7, but the Blue Devils couldn’t find their rhythm against Southern’s defense.

Up next, Southern steps out of league play Wednesday with a trip to Toronto. Lisbon sticks with conference action Thursday, heading to Wellsville.

COLUMBIANA KEEPS UP THEIR PERFECT RECORD

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COLUMBIANA OH- On a night that went beyond basketball, Columbiana took care of business with a 57-43 win over Lisbon in their “We Fight Cancer” game. The Clippers brought the energy on the court to match the emotion in the gym, pulling away for the victory.

Seth Struharik was the go-to guy for Columbiana, lighting it up for 24 points. Hunter DeVanzo added 10, while Cooper Brown chipped in 8 to keep the Clippers in control.

For Lisbon, AJ Ramgeet led the way with 18 points, with Blaine Barnes adding 12 and Aiden Ramgeet pitching in 8. The Blue Devils kept it competitive but couldn’t keep pace late.

Columbiana heads back to EOAC play Tuesday with a road trip to Wellsville. Lisbon will also be in action Tuesday, hosting Valley Christian.

INDIANS CATCH FIRE

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SALINEVILLE OH- Southern caught fire Monday night, cruising past Lisbon with a dominant 73-34 win.

Alyssa Shroades was unstoppable, leading the charge with 25 points. MaKenna Jones added 13, Maddy Jones chipped in 10, and Hailey Kellogg finished with 6 as Southern’s offense rolled.

For Lisbon, Jayden Smyth led the way with 10 points, while Lylah Brown and Bridgett Newbold each added 8 in the loss.

Southern gets a break before hosting East Palestine on January 2nd. Lisbon is back in action Saturday with a trip to Tuscarawas Central Christian.

LISBON SHAKES OFF SLOW START

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EAST PALESTINE OH- Lisbon shook off a slow start Friday night, bouncing back from a 20-16 first-quarter deficit to take down East Palestine, 67-52. By the end of the third, Lisbon had flipped the script, leading 48-38 and cruising to the finish line.

AJ Ramgeet was on fire, dropping 30 points to lead Lisbon’s charge. Blaine Barnes added 13, while Aiden Ramgeet chipped in 10. Luke Kraft and Tim Brandon each added 7 to keep the offense rolling.

For East Palestine, Owen Jurjavcic led the way with 17 points, with Kyler Bourne adding 14. RJ May and Drew Bycroft each pitched in 6, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace.

Lisbon hits the road again on December 28th for a matchup with Tuscarawas Central Catholic. East Palestine gets back at it on December 27th at home against the Academy of Urban Scholars.

BLUE DEVILS BEST UNITED AT HOME

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LISBON OH- Lisbon lit it up in the second quarter, dropping 25 points to break things open and cruise to a 54-39 win over United on Tuesday. The Blue Devils locked in at home, using the big run to put the game out of reach.

Luke Kraft led the charge for Lisbon with 15 points, while AJ Ramgeet added 13. Aiden Ramgeet chipped in 11, and Blaine Barnes added 9 to round out a balanced attack.

United spread the scoring around, with Jason Pratt leading the way with 9 points and Alex Rawson adding 6. Nine United players got on the board, but they couldn’t match Lisbon’s second-quarter explosion.

Lisbon hits the road Friday for a conference showdown with East Palestine, while United will look to bounce back at home against Valley Christian.