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RUNNING WEDNESDAYS WITH RICK SYPERT (EP 2) FEATURING SOPHIA YON

With the calendar quickly turning through April, the high school track and field season is heating up.  With only four weeks of guaranteed running left for teams, it’s time now to make the final push towards the postseason.  The talent pool in the sport runs deep in the YSN family.  Luckily we have a track guru to help us sort it all out.  On Running Wednesday Boardman Girls Track Coach Rick Sypert joins Anthony Hartwig to break down all the Track & Field action in the area. This week they take a dive into the results of the Mahoning county championships, talk to Sophia Yon from Lowellville, and preview the week ahead.

Sophia Yon may just be the best distance runner in the region.  However, getting herself there hasn’t been an easy feat.  Yon has had to battle not only physical adversity, but also even tougher mental adversity.  She has truly learned how to positively talk to herself to help her confidence and mental strength.  Yon will continue her track career after high school in the Big 10. attending Purdue University to pursue not only glory on the track but also a career in engineering.  Check out a great Episode of Running Wednesdays only on YSN!

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LOWELLVILLE’S OFFENSE COMMANDS RESPECT

LOWELLVILLE OH- In a high-scoring showdown, Lowellville emerged victorious with a commanding 17-7 win over Springfield on Thursday.

Leading the offensive onslaught for Lowellville was Kenna Lewis, who was on fire at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an impressive 4 RBIs and crossing the plate 3 times herself. Giuliana Alfano and Sophia Alfano also made significant contributions, each going 2-for-3 with Giuliana driving in 2 RBIs and Sophia adding 1 RBI while scoring twice. Natalee Macejko set the tone at the top of the order with a stellar 3-for-4 performance.

In the circle, Morgan Lewis put on a pitching clinic, earning the win with 5 strong innings of work. She racked up an impressive 7 strikeouts while giving up 5 earned runs, keeping Springfield’s offense at bay.

Despite the loss, Springfield had some standout performances of their own. Gina Romeo led the Tigers’ offense with a perfect 3-for-3 day at the plate, driving in a run and scoring one herself. Hannah Stoufer contributed with a clutch 1-for-3 performance, tallying 2 RBIs. Gracie Maldonado also had a solid outing, going 2-for-2 with a walk and crossing the plate 3 times.

In the end, it was Lowellville who came out on top, showcasing their offensive firepower and strong pitching to secure the impressive victory. With performances like these, Lowellville is proving to be a force to be reckoned with on the softball field.

BLUE JAYS BLISTER THEIR BATS

LOWELLVILLE OH- Jackson Milton wasted no time in taking control of the game on Thursday, kicking off with a three-run first inning that set the tone for a commanding 12-2 victory over Lowellville.

Several JM players stepped up with big performances to secure the win. Caden Ruby came through with 2 crucial RBIs, while Jaidyn Henry contributed with a 1-for-3 performance at the plate, driving in 2 runs. Landon Workman also made his presence felt, going 1-for-2 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs of his own.

On the mound, Brady Anton was lights out for Jackson Milton, pitching 4 solid innings and allowing zero earned runs on just 2 hits while striking out 2 batters. His stellar performance set the tone for the team’s dominant outing.

For Lowellville, Landon Esenwein managed to drive in a run, while Braylon Bolger contributed with a hit and a run scored for the Rockets.

In the end, it was Jackson Milton’s night to shine, as they showcased their firepower on both offense and defense to secure the impressive victory. With performances like these, Jackson Milton is proving to be a force to be reckoned with on the baseball diamond.

VIKINGS WIN STREAK GOES TO THREE

By Matt Maher 


STRUTHERS, OH – The Vikings are on a 3-game winning streak thanks to an absolutely fantastic effort Tuesday night against Lowellville at Bob Cene Park. The Vikings pounced early and often in their 10-0 victory over the Rockets that ended in just 5 innings.

 

Lowellville started Tyler Tuscano on the mound and he had his troubles early with a leadoff single from Aric may and then 2 RBI groundouts later in the first from Kyle Werbeck and Landon McClain. Tuscano continued in the 2nd inning giving up 3 more runs with a 2-run double from Werbeck and an RBI single from Austin Hurst as well as 3 walks in the inning.

 

Lowellville opted for Zak Sargent in the 3rd where he pitched .2 inning with 4 runs given up but the Rockets first strikeout of the night. Cody Nolfi found the 3rd out in the 3rd and pitched the entire 4th only surrendering 1 run off a RBI double from Trevor Simons. Braylon Bolger would finish off the game and end the night with the only shutout inning for the Rockets.

 

Kyle Werbeck was starter for Waterloo and went 3 full innings racking up 5 Ks and allowing just 1 hit and not conceding any runs. Mason Sweitzer finished off the game finding 2 Ks and giving up just 1 hit and finishing off the shutout for the Vikings.

 

Lowellville continues to struggle to start off the season and drops to 0-6 on the season and 0-5 in conference play. Waterloo increases their win streak to 3 and improve to 3-3 overall and 3-2 in conference play.

EAGLES SHINE THE BRIGHTEST ON THE BIG STAGE

YOUNGSTOWN OH- United felt at home in the big stage of YSU Softball Complex and won big over Lowellville 27-5 on Monday.

United got on the board in the top of the first inning after Chloe Angelo doubled, scoring two runs, Grace Coffee grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Kendall Erb singled, scoring one run. The Eagles scored five runs on two hits in the top of the second inning. Coffee singled, scoring two runs, Madelynn Lucas singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs. They added one run in the third. Coffee doubled on an 0-2 count, making the score 11-5.

United then scored 10 runs on nine hits in the top of the fourth inning. Joshlynn Irey drew a walk, scoring one run, Samantha Lippiatt homered to left field, scoring three runs, Coffee tripled, scoring one run, Lucas singled, scoring one run, Matilyn Zines doubled, scoring one run, Erb singled, scoring two runs, and Brinsley Hiscox tripled, scoring one run.

United wasn’t done after all of that they scored six runs on five hits in the top of the fifth inning. Angelo doubled, scoring one run, Zines singled, scoring one run, Brittany Miller singled, scoring one run, Hiscox doubled, scoring two runs, and Kiley Hetherington grounded out, scoring one run.

Zines earned the win for United in the circle. The right-handed pitcher gave up one hit and five runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out nine and walking one.

The Eagles amassed 21 hits in the game. Coffee provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led with five runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 3-for-5 on the day. Coffee, Hiscox, and Angelo each collected three hits. Lippiatt, Lucas, Zines, Erb, and Miller each collected multiple hits. Lippiatt led United with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Irey stole two bases.

Laila Rivera drove the middle of the lineup, leading Lowellville with two runs batted in. Sophia Alfano went 1-for-3 at the plate to lead in hits.

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ROCKETS WIN DEFENSIVE CONFERENCE STRUGGLE

LOWELLVILLE OH- In a gritty defensive showdown, Lowellville emerged victorious over conference rival McDonald, prevailing in a hard-fought battle by a final score of 38-33. In a game characterized by tough defense and intense competition, Lowellville managed to secure a crucial win.

Leading the charge for Lowellville was Matt Lucido, who paced the team with 11 points, while Michael Ballone added 7 points and Drew Modelski contributed 6 points, helping to power Lowellville’s offense against McDonald’s stout defense.

On the McDonald side, Drew Zajack led all scorers with 13 points, followed closely by Wyatt Wolford with 12 points, but their efforts ultimately fell short against Lowellville’s defensive resilience.

With the win, Lowellville improves to a 14-8 record on the season and looks ahead to their next challenge in the tournament. They are set to face the winner of Springfield vs. Open Door Christian on March 1st in what promises to be an exciting postseason matchup.

Meanwhile, McDonald will regroup and prepare for their own tournament game, as they are slated to host Kidron Central Catholic on Tuesday. Despite the setback, McDonald remains a formidable opponent and will surely bring their A-game as they look to make a statement in the postseason.

 

BEARS SHOW WHAT THEY’RE MADE OF

East Dominates Lowellville in Convincing Win

East High School showcased their full potential on the basketball court, delivering a commanding performance to defeat Lowellville with a final score of 73-46. In a display of skill and teamwork, East left no doubt about their capabilities as they raced past their opponents.

Leading the charge for East was Isaiah McCray, whose stellar performance saw him rack up an impressive 26 points, demonstrating his scoring prowess and ability to take control of the game. Not far behind was Cam Sly, who added 19 points to further bolster East’s offensive onslaught.

Supporting their teammates, Michael Franklin, Kevin Pullen, and Jerry Smith each contributed 6 points, underscoring the depth of talent within the East lineup.

Despite Lowellville’s efforts to keep pace, they were unable to contain East’s relentless attack. Matt Lucido and Josh Pazel led Lowellville’s scoring efforts, each notching 11 points, while Michael Ballone and Drew Modelski added 7 points apiece in a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to close the gap.

With this win, East improves their record to 12-9 as they gear up for tournament play. Their next challenge will be a road trip to West Branch on February 27th to open the tournament.

Meanwhile, Lowellville, with a record of 13-8, looks to regroup as they prepare to host McDonald in their upcoming game on Friday.

MOORE’S 1000TH POINT LIFTS SOUTH RANGE

LOWELLVILLE OH- In a thrilling matchup that will be remembered for years to come, South Range celebrated a significant milestone as senior standout Landon Moore notched his 1000th career point in the Raiders’ impressive 66-53 victory over Lowellville. It was a night filled with excitement and emotion as Moore etched his name into the annals of South Range basketball history.

Leading the scoring charge for South Range was none other than Moore himself, who delivered a stellar performance with a game-high 24 points. Joining Moore in the offensive onslaught were Luke Rohan, Dylan Turvey, and Triston Toy, who each contributed 12 points to bolster the Raiders’ scoring effort.

Despite a valiant effort from Lowellville, led by Michael Ballone with 12 points, Matt Lucido with 10 points, Drew Modelski with 10 points, and Josh Pazel with 9 points, they couldn’t contain South Range’s potent offense.

With this win, South Range improved their season record to 13-6, setting the stage for the remainder of their conference schedule as they prepare to host Struthers on Saturday. The victory holds special significance as they celebrate Moore’s remarkable achievement and continue their pursuit of success on the basketball court.

Meanwhile, Lowellville, with a record of 13-7, will look to regroup as they hit the road to face East on Friday. Despite the loss, Lowellville remains a formidable opponent as they strive to finish their season strong and make a statement in the competitive realm of high school basketball.

ROCKETS HAVE NO TROUBLE WITH TROJANS

In a dominant display of skill and determination, Lowellville’s basketball team cruised to victory on Thursday night, defeating Sebring decisively with a commanding score of 51-10.

Leading the scoring charge for Lowellville was Serinna Tych, who delivered an outstanding performance with 19 points, showcasing her offensive prowess and leadership on the court. Morgan Lewis contributed 7 points, while Sydney Procick and Gianna Palumbo each added 6 points, highlighting the team’s balanced scoring effort.

With this resounding win, Lowellville improves their record to 8-12 and looks to carry their momentum into their upcoming road matchup against East on Monday. The victory underscores Lowellville’s resilience and determination as they continue to push forward in the season.

On the other side, Sebring concludes their regular season with a 4-15 record and now awaits their tournament opponent, eager to make their mark in postseason play.

 

ROCKETS FEND OFF JACKSON MILTON

LOWELLVILLE OH- In a hard-fought battle on Friday night, Lowellville emerged victorious over Jackson Milton with a final score of 68-57. Michael Ballone led Lowellville’s scoring efforts with 15 points, closely followed by Ryan Neider with 14 points. Matt Lucido and Drew Modelski both contributed 12 points each to secure the win.

Jackson Milton’s Cayden Mitchell showcased an impressive game-high performance with 23 points, supported by Ryan Romigh with 14 points and Alex Rotuna adding 8 points.

With this win, Lowellville’s record stands at 10-6, and they are set for another matchup on Saturday against Heartland Christian. On the other side, Jackson Milton (5-11) will hit the road to face McDonald on Tuesday.