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VIKINGS GET VENGEANCE ON LOWELLVILLE

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By Ty Bartell

ATWATER OH- The beautiful thing about conference basketball is the fact that you have to play conference opponents twice, meaning one loss is not always the endgame for conference championship hopes. In the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conferences (MVAC) Scarlet Division, a log jam is starting to build of teams competing for the top conference spot this year. The Springfield Tigers currently lead with just one look inside the MVAC this season; however, The Lowellville Rockets sat only a half game back of Springfield after Lowellville managed the tough road win against The McDonald Blue Devils. Also in the hunt for the top spot was The Waterloo Vikings who sat a full game back of Springfield, needing this win, entering Tuesday night against Lowellville!

With The Rockets and The Vikings squaring-off to clear up some conference chaos. Both teams managed early buckets and early leads, as momentum hung in the balance between the conference foes. Michael Ballone would end the first quarter putting Lowellville up off an impressive step-back three to take a 15-13 lead after a quarter for The Rockets. However, the second quarter belonged to The Vikings! As Jackson Eichler propelled the Waterloo offense with 10 points of his own in the second, The Viking defense was shut down, complementing the offense, outsourcing Lowellville 18-4 in the second to take an emphatic 31-19 halftime lead! “We made shots!” Viking Head Coach Jason Wise said as Waterloo put up more points in the first half on Tuesday than they did the entire game in the loss at Lowellville on December 15th.

From the point of grabbing a big lead in the second quarter, The Vikings would not look back and would not allow Lowellville to score double-digits in another quarter in the ballgame. Besting The Rockets 13-8 in the third allowed enough separation for Waterloo that the 9-7 Rocket favoring fourth quarter could not top The Vikings! The 51-36 win for Waterloo gets them revenge against The Rockets for the slip up earlier this campaign and puts them right in the thick of the conference race!

The Player of the Game was Jackson Eichler, who was raining three-point bombs on The Rockets all night long! Finishing with 24 points and six shots from distance, The Vikings senior was able to space the floor to create a plethora of offensive opportunities for his teammates! Following Eichler was Gage Hawley who finished with 11 points and both Kaii Warren and Kyle Werbeck who each had 6 points. For Lowellville, they were led by Michael Ballone who had 10 points followed by Matt Lucido with 8 points.

Waterloo (10-4, 7-2) continues to control their own destiny in conference play, as they will now look to host another MVAC opponent in The Mineral Ridge Rams (5-10, 2-7) on Friday, January 26th with a 7 p.m. tip-off. As for Lowellville (7-6, 6-2) The Rockets have a big test, traveling to conference-leading Springfield (11-3, 8-1) also on Friday! Keep updated with all MVAC basketball this season with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

CLIPPERS DEFENSE GROUNDS LOWELLVILLE

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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana continued their strong season on Monday, hosting a determined Lowellville team and securing a convincing 40-24 victory.

Averi Marshall led the scoring charge for Columbiana with an impressive 15 points, supported by Ellie Venezia with 8 points, and Evy Rapp and Megan Moser each contributing 5 points.

On the Lowellville side, Serinna Tych and Isabella Wilrich both tallied 8 points in their effort against the tough Columbiana squad.

With this win, Columbiana (12-2) maintains their solid form and looks ahead to Thursday when they host Lisbon in the EOAC. Meanwhile, Lowellville (5-9) will have a week off before their next matchup, hosting Springfield next Monday as they aim to regroup and bounce back.

ROCKETS FINDING SOME GOOD VIBES

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LOWELLVILLE OH- Continuing their upward trajectory, Lowellville powered through the halfway point of the season with a decisive victory over Sebring on Friday night, securing a 61-38 win.

Leading the charge for Lowellville were notable performances from Michael Ballone with 15 points, Ryan Neider contributing 13 points, and Matt Lucido adding 10 points. Josh Pazel also made his mark with 8 points. Sebring’s efforts were led by Dustin Black and Colby Kliffmueller, each scoring 14 points, and Kaleb Rowles contributing 10 points.

With a 5-5 record, Lowellville now prepares for their next challenge at home against Western Reserve on Tuesday. Sebring, standing at 3-8, looks ahead to a matchup against Leetonia on Saturday with a scheduled tip-off at 1:00.

ROCKETS STREAK BY MCDONALD

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By Matt Maher 


MCDONALD, OH – McDonald hosted Lowellville Thursday night for another great Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference matchup! The two teams showed very similar play styles with turnovers and scoring capabilities and because of that the game ended 50-40 in favor of the Rockets. 

 

McDoanld had the hot hands to begin this game as Cierra Shiley scored the first 5 points of the game. Addison Grewell also scored 5 points in the quarter while Gracie Callow found two impressive 3’s to score 6. Serena Tych and Gianna Palumbo would both score 4 points for Lowellville while Sydney Procick found 3 with a layup and a made free throw. 

 

Both teams stayed at it in the 2nd. Shiley scored 6 points all under the hoop as a dominant presence. Sophia Pecchia would also hit a 2 for the Blue Devils. Tych scored 4 more points for the Rockets and Morgan Lewis found an impressive 3 from far beyond the arc. Both teams played good defense against each other in the first half which contributed to the low scoring frames.

 

McDonald continued to be outscored coming out of the break, putting up 10 points to 12. Callow found two 2’s to lead her team this quarter while Grewell made 2 of 2 free throws. Lowellville saw Tych score 4 points including 2 from the line. Isabella Wilrich would also find a nice 3 for Lowellville to help them stay on top. 

 

Lowellville would see only two players score in this frame in Tych and Wilrich. Wilrich found 2 points in the paint while Tych found 9 points primarily from the line where she went 5 for 6. McDonald would only see the likes of Cierra Shiley find the bucket with 5 more points to her team leading 18. 

 

McDonald had their struggles against Llowellville including a multitude of turnovers in the 1st quarter and a number of powerful shots that went a little too far over the rim. Serena Tych would lead all scorers with an impressive 21 points, she was an all star on the hard wood for sure on Thursday night. Lowellville will stay on the road when they travel to Columbiana to face the Clippers at 6:15PM on January 15th. McDonald will hit the road when they visit Mineral Ridge on January 18th at 5:30PM. 

VALLEY LOCKS IT DOWN LATE

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By Michael Ginocchi


Youngstown, OH- Valley Christian hosted Lowellville in a non-conference match Tuesday evening. Both teams were coming off a loss and were looking to get a key win. Both teams were going back and forth throughout the night as the score was 30-25 at half in favor of Valley. In the second half, Lowellville was able to take a lead and had the Eagles on the ropes. The Eagle defense was suffocating during the final 3 minutes of the game not allowing the Rockets to get hardly any shots off. In the end Valley Christian held on for the thrilling 47-43 win! 

 

Rashaun Bell came up big for Valley Christian all night. It seemed like anytime the Eagles needed a basket, he came through. Bell led the Eagles with 23 points and was an effective 6/9 from the foul line. What was most impressive is that Rashaun Bell was excellent defensively making it tough for anyone to score on him. Deion Miller was also solid, scoring 11 points in helping Valley to victory.

 

Although it wasn’t the outcome they wanted, Lowellville had three players score in double figures. Michael Balone led the Rockets with 12 points. Matt Lucido chipped in 11, while Tino Ocasio-Rivera added 10. Lowellville had multiple chances from the foul line, but that was an area of struggle. The Rockets were just 9/23 from the foul line which proved to be the difference in the game.

 

With the win, Valley Christian improves to 4-3 on the season. They will host Southern Local on Friday at 7:00 pm. Lowellville, drops to 2-5 with the loss.The Rockets will hit the road again this Friday at Mineral Ridge.

 

 

ROCKETS HOLD ON TO THEIR GRIP

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NEWTON FALLS OH- In a gripping Saturday afternoon matchup, Lowellville managed to withstand a furious comeback attempt by Newton Falls, securing a narrow 42-41 victory. The game’s intensity reached its peak as Newton Falls rallied in the fourth quarter, winning it decisively with a 20-8 run.

Lowellville’s offensive effort was led by Serinna Tych, who contributed 11 points, while Morgan Lewis added 8 points. Sydney Procick and Aubrey Kester chipped in 6 and 5 points, respectively, as the Rockets battled to maintain their lead.

Newton Falls showcased resilience in the comeback attempt, with Dani Drake leading the scoring effort with 14 points. Lilly Sait added 10 points, contributing to the team’s strong fourth-quarter performance.

Despite the late surge from Newton Falls, Lowellville managed to hold on to secure the victory. With this win, Lowellville moves to a 3-6 record and will hit the road on Thursday to face Sebring. Newton Falls, now standing at 4-7, looks to rebound as they also play on Thursday against Brookfield in an away game. The game highlighted the competitive nature of high school basketball, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming matchups for both teams.

TIGERS TURN INTO CARDIAC CATS

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By Eric Hughes 

LOWELLVILLE OH- Springfield defeats Lowellville, 37-36, after trailing by 16 points in the third quarter.

The game started off as a defensive slugfest, where both teams forced a lot of turnovers.

Ryan Neider scored five points in the first quarter, including a made three-pointer, to help give Lowellville an early 12-8 lead.

Michael Ballone came alive in the second quarter, scoring eight points and making a three-pointer with seconds left to go in the half, to lead Lowellville to a 23-16 halftime lead.

The Rockets picked up where they left off before halftime and dominated early in the third quarter, leading by 16 at point. Ryan Neider scored another five points, including making another three-pointer, which helped Lowellville to a 34-23 lead going into the fourth quarter.

Springfield found a pulse toward the end of the third quarter and took it into the fourth quarter, where they outscored Lowellville 14-2.

Sean Guerriero led the Tigers with 18 points, scoring 9 of them in the fourth quarter, and made the game-winning free throw with eight seconds left to complete the comeback for Springfield on the road against their bitter rivals.

Dylan Sheely also came up big for Springfield, scoring 13 points, including three made three-pointers.

Ryan Neider led the Rockets in scoring with 10 points, making two three-pointers, and Michael Ballone scored nine points.

BIG TEST AHEAD FOR MINERAL RIDGE

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Mineral Ridge continued their impressive undefeated streak on Monday, securing a convincing 66-43 victory against Lowellville.

Ava Hulet led the charge with an outstanding all-around performance, contributing 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 steals. Sullivan Sandy added 12 points, Norah Schneider chipped in with 11 points, while Lily Merolilo, Gianna Gilbert, and Kelcee Dye each contributed 10, 5, and 5 points, respectively.

With this comprehensive win, Mineral Ridge maintains an unblemished 8-0 record, setting the stage for a significant challenge as they prepare to host the reigning MVAC champions, Springfield. The upcoming matchup promises to be a test of their undefeated run and an opportunity to further solidify their standing in the league. Mineral Ridge’s consistent performance underscores their dominance on the basketball court this season.

ROCKETS MAKE THE RIGHT MOVES

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LOWELLVILLE OH- In a game that unfolded as a tale of two halves, Lowellville and Waterloo clashed on Friday night, showcasing a shift from offensive prowess in the first half to a defensive lockdown in the second. Despite a low-scoring struggle, Lowellville emerged victorious with a narrow 32-29 win.

The first half witnessed both offenses in fine form, combining for 24 points in the second quarter alone. However, the game took a different turn in the second half as both defenses tightened up, resulting in a mere 23 combined points.

For Lowellville, Michael Ballone and Matt Lucido each contributed 10 points, while Josh Pazel added 6 points to the scoreboard. On the Waterloo side, Trevor Simons led with 7 points, supported by Jackson Eichler and Kyle Werbeck, who each contributed 5 points.

With this hard-fought win, Lowellville, now standing at 2-2, looks to build on the momentum as they return to the court on Tuesday, hosting Springfield. On the other hand, Waterloo, with a 2-3 record, will hit the road again on Tuesday, traveling to Mineral Ridge, aiming to bounce back from the close defeat.

SPRINGFIELD SURVIVES SCARE FROM THE ROCKETS

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By Michael Ginocchi

 

NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH- The Springfield lady Tigers basketball team earned a hard fought 58-54 win over Lowellville on Thursday evening. The Rockets came in upset minded, and it seemed like they were going to pull it off. Springfield responded late in the game to grab another close win.

 

For the Tigers Ava Vecchione had the hot hand throughout the game. She knocked down 4 three pointers from beyond the arch in route to her impressive 23 points. Lowellville did a nice job limiting Jameka Brungard in the first half forcing her into some tough shots. Brungard however, stayed persistent and eventually ended up scoring 18. Mariana Tuscano was a key piece defensively forcing some turnovers and adding 9 points.

 

Lowellville came in with a great early game plan as the Rockets really limited the post presence of Brungard and got after it defensively. In the end, Springfield’s defense was too much to overcome during the game’s final minutes causing a number of turnovers. Morgan Lewis led the way with 19 points. She was effective from the free throw line as well going (4 for 6). Sydney Procick knocked down some big shots scoring 12, while Serinna Tych added 11.

 

Springfield improves to 5-2, 3-0 inside the MVAC with the win. They will travel to Sebring on Monday. Lowellville drops to 2-4, 0-2 inside the MVAC. The Rockets will head over to Mineral Ridge to battle the Rams.