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DOUBLE TROUBLE; PEREZ, LIBERATI LIFT LISBON WITH DOUBLE-DOUBLES

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LISBON, OH- It’s a tag-team that is sure to make waves in the EOAC this year, as it has done in the past.  Lisbon’s Maddie Liberati and Izzy Perez are at it again, and this time Leetonia was the victim of the two-headed monster for the Lady Blue Devils en route to a 62-38 conference victory Monday.

Liberati led the way with 25 points and 11 boards, while Perez patrolled the perimeter with 24 tallies and 10 steals.  Tabby Ketchum also contributed defensively with 5 steals and four rebounds.

For Leetonia, Anna Buffone continued to impress with 10 points, while Allison Francosky cleaned the glass for the Lady Bears with 10 rebounds.  Ella Gregorino also continued her success behind the arc with a pair of threes.

Lisbon (2-4, 1-1) will look to keep the momentum going against Southern on Thursday.

 

 

REBELS OUTLAST BLUE DEVILS IN DEFENSIVE BATTLE

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LISBON, OH – On a night where both teams were in search of a season turning win, it was the Crestview Rebels that traveled down to Lisbon and came home with a 49-43 victory over the Lisbon Blue Devils.

The two teams were almost perfectly matched with one another throughout the entire game as the lead for either team did not grow beyond 6 points up until the final quarter. The Rebels and Blue Devils both matched each other in the first quarter, 10-10. Lisbon then started off the second quarter with two quick scores but the Rebels chipped away and drew even once again at the half, 21-21. The third quarter saw the two squads battle it out and trade buckets, drawing even once again at the end of the third, 32-32. The final frame had the action everyone was waiting for as the Rebels turned up the defense and hit a few key shots in route to the victory.

The Crestview Rebels were led by Drake Golden who finished the night with 22 points on 9/12 shooting and 8 rebounds.

The Lisbon Blue Devils were led by Ryan McCullough with 16 points on 5/13 shooting and 5 rebounds.

Up next for Crestview is another road test, as they travel to Champion to take on the Golden Flashes on December 20th. The Lisbon Blue Devils will continue their homestand on December 17th, as they will welcome the Leetonia Bears to town in an EOAC match up.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

STRONG FIRST HALF SETS THE TONE FOR LISBON’S WIN OVER LEETONIA

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LEETONIA, OH – When looking at the EOAC for basketball, the team that starts off strong usually finishes in the top half of the conference when it’s all said and done. Both the Leetonia Bears and the Lisbon Blue Devils know how important it is to do just that, as both teams met for the first time in the 2019-2020 basketball season on Friday night.

The Blue Devils started off the game with a solid first quarter, leading 20-15. In the second quarter, Lisbon turned up the pressure and forced the Bears into some tough spots as the Blue Devils won the quarter 18-4, which pushed the Lisbon lead to 38-19 at the half. The second half saw Leetonia push back in the third quarter, as the score at the end of the third was 46-25. The fourth quarter was a defensive battle but the Bears just ran out of gas as Lisbon closed out the game with the 57-33 victory.

The Leetonia Bears were led by Jorden Baker who finished the night with 12 points on 3/6 shooting, as well as, Sefton Houlette with 10 points and 5 rebounds.

The Lisbon Blue Devils were led by Blayne Brownfield with 16 points, Michael Davis with 13 points, and Kaden Crawford with 6 points and 13 rebounds.

Up next for Leetonia is a home matchup with the Matthews Mustangs on December 12th. The Lisbon Blue Devils will return home in the next game on December 14th, as they welcome the Crestview Rebels to town.

PERRY POSTS DOUBLE-DOUBLE; LADY REBS POWER PAST LISBON

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COLUMBIANA, OH- If you’re looking for possibly the best 1-2 punch in the area, don’t sleep on Crestview.  Senior Tanner Hoffer and Junior Krista Perry have the Lady Rebels at 3-0, and have been impressive to start the year to say the least.  That didn’t change on Thursday night as the “Towers of Power” combined for 36 points, and 20 rebounds en route to a 58-45 victory over Lisbon.

Perry led the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Hoffer added 17 and 8, respectively.  Adding to those totals were Shianna Nathes who shot lights out with a trifold of triples on her way to 11.

Lisbon was led by Maddie Liberati’s impressive double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.  Standout guard, Izzy Perez added 14 in the loss.

The Lady Blue Devils will turn their attention to EOAC favorite, Columbiana on Monday at home.  Crestview opens its conference schedule as well next Wednesday against Liberty.

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

BLUE DEVILS COME UP A BIT SHORT; FALL TO EAST CANTON

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EAST CANTON, OH – On a night where the Blue Devils needed to get off to a strong start and control the tempo to build confidence moving into EOAC play Friday; the Blue Devils jumped out to an 8-3 lead by the end of the first quarter. However, East Canton scrapped and battled back in the second quarter to cut the Lisbon lead to 24-20 at the half. Throughout the third quarter, the Blue Devils and Hornets both scratched and claw their way though it and at the end of the third, it was all tied up at 30. The fourth quarter proved to be much of the same, as the two teams battled hard all the way up until the end but unfortunately the Lisbon Blue Devils came up just a little short, 44-40.

East Canton’s leading scorers were Luke Riley who finished the night with 12 points and Gavin Schoeneman with 11 points on the night.

Lisbon was led by the junior duo of Ryan McCullough and Blayne Brownfield. McCullough finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, as Brownfield chipped in with 11 points and 7 rebounds. The Blue Devils ended the night shooting just 28.6% from the field while committing 24 turnovers in the loss.

The Blue Devils (0-3) will continue their road trip as they will start EOAC play on Friday as they travel to take on the Bears in Leetonia. Lisbon will return home on December 14th against Crestview on YSN.

HEARTLAND OUTLASTS LISBON

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LISBON, OH- Heartland Christian played inspired basketball on Saturday night on the way to a 53-50 victory over host Lisbon.  The Lions shot 39% from the field as a team while going 5/19 beyond the arc.

Heartland’s leading scorers were Steven Baker and Ronnie Matthews who had 14 apiece and collectively pulled in 16 rebounds as well.  Becket Richards also contributed 6 points and 4 rebounds on the night.

For Lisbon, Ryan McCullough paced the attack with 16 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists with pair of steals.  Blayne Brownfield had 13 tallies with 6 boards.

The Blue Devils (0-2) will become road warriors beginning with East Canton on Tuesday.  The team will return home on December 14th against Crestview on YSN.

BLUE DEVILS CAN’T SHAKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- In their first game of 2019, the new-look Lisbon Blue Devils were unable to keep pace with Valley Christian- who outscored the Devils in all but one quarter to win 72-60.

Lisbon was led by Blayne Brownfield who filled the bucket for 35 points, going 13 of 25 from the field and 6 of 15 from beyond the arc.  Brownfield also had 4 boards, a steal, and an assist.  Ryan McCullough and Adam Spencer were also contributors scoring 9 and 8, respectively.

For Valley Christian, Mark Revere had 28 points and 9 rebounds while stealing 4 and dishing 4 as well.  Lohron Brown added 19 points and 5 assists for the victors.

CLIPPERS BREEZE PAST LISBON

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LISBON, OH-  The Clippers kept their playoff aspirations in the air on Friday night while handling EOAC business against Lisbon to the tune of 42-6.

Jakob Cross maintained his run on a stellar senior season when he began the game with a 46-yard rushing touchdown to put the Clips ahead for good.  Cross would end the night with 89 yards on the ground with two scores as well as 128 yards through the air and a touchdown strike there as well.  Xathon Cross was efficient with a catch for a score, while Joe Bable entered the painted grass twice on the ground with 3 rushes for 26 yards and 71 yards receiving.

For Lisbon, Tyler Welsch had 2 rushes for 56 yards including a 54-yard touchdown scamper in the fourth quarter.

Columbiana (6-3) who is currently seeded 7th in their region will turn their attention to winless East Palestine to finish the regular season while Lisbon (1-8) plays at United to wrap up their season.

WELLSVILLE ICES BLUE DEVILS, LISBON BOWS OUT

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Two teams came into the gym, only one could leave continuing their season.  For Lisbon, they were the hot-hand after their upset victory of Heartland Christian earlier in the tournament, but in the end it was the experience of the youthful Wellsville Tigers that walked away to play another day.  Coach Dan McKinstry’s Tigers took the four-set victory 25-13, 25-27, 25-17, 25-11 on Wednesday, it was the third meeting this year-all going the way of Wellsville.

Jenna McNicol paced the EOAC Champions with 42 digs and a trio of aces on the night.  Meaghan Nixon had 9 kills and a pair of aces, while freshmen phenoms Aubri Ramsey and Alana Amato teamed up for 15 kills in the front row.  Emma Smith also was a front-row threat with 8 kills.  Emily McNicol had 4 aces and 15 assists while Greta Cartwright had 17 helpers in the victory.

For the Blue Devils, Maddie Liberati had 16 digs, 12 kills and 6 blocks for Lisbon.  Justyce Vrable had 14 points and a half dozen blocks, while Callie Steed had 9 kills, 5 points, and 14 digs.

Congratulations to Lisbon on a great year, and good luck to the graduating seniors in all their future endeavors.  Good luck to Wellsville as they continue their stellar year.

YSN will have you covered as Wellsville will face-off against Springfield in Columbiana on Saturday at 4pm.  Abiding with OHSAA regulations, the game will be on tape delay.

 

LISBON FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 4) WITH ALAN MIKOVICH

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Week eight saw Coach Alan Mikovich and the Lisbon Blue Devils travel up to Newton Falls to take on the Tigers. Unfortunately for Lisbon, they fell just a little bit short. Week nine will see the Blue Devils play host to one of their rivals, as they will welcome the Columbiana Clippers to town this Friday night.

YSN’s own, Rick Dailey sat down with Coach Mik discuss some Blue Devils football but also to see what we can expect from Lisbon in the next two weeks as the 2019 football season begins to wrap up.

 

Episode four of Lisbon Blue Devils Football Coach’s Corner with head coach, Alan Mikovich, is LIVE!

 

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