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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.

MCDONALD OWNS THE FOURTH QUARTER

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LOWELLVILLE OH-  In a hard-fought contest on Thursday night, McDonald secured a close 35-31 victory on the road against Lowellville. McDonald trailed 20-16, and 25-24 after the third quarter.  Grace Callow hit a three off a well designed in bound play that gave the Blue Devils the permanent lead.

Cierra Shiley led McDonald’s offensive effort with 16 points, supported by Julianna Krumpak and Mariah Bregar, who each contributed 7 points.

Lowellville put up a resilient fight, with Morgan Lewis leading their scoring effort with 9 points and Sydney Procick adding 7 points.

ROCKETS SNEAK OUT OF LISBON WITH A WIN

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LISBON OH- In a closely contested matchup on Saturday afternoon, Lowellville ventured into Lisbon and emerged with a nail-biting 37-35 victory over the Blue Devils. The Rockets managed to secure the win despite Lisbon making strong comebacks in both the third and fourth quarters.

Lowellville’s scoring efforts were led by Serinna Tych and Gianna Palumbo, each contributing 11 points, while Isabella Wilrich added 8 points to the team’s total.

Lisbon’s offensive push was spearheaded by Morgan Lively, who notched an impressive 16 points, and Lylah Brown, who contributed 10 points.

The game’s intensity and the tight scoreline showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Lowellville ultimately holding on to clinch the hard-fought victory on the road.

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ROCKETS START THINGS OFF WITH A THRILLING WIN

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COLUMBIANA OH- In a season-opening thriller, Lowellville set the tone with a captivating overtime victory on the road against Crestview, emerging triumphant with a final score of 48-45. The closely contested matchup saw the teams deadlocked at 38 at the end of regulation, intensifying the drama as they entered the extra period.

Michael Ballone led Lowellville’s scoring effort with 14 points, supported by Tino Rivera Ocasio contributing 11 points and Drew Modelski adding 8 points. The trio played pivotal roles in Lowellville’s offensive strategy, ensuring a well-balanced attack.

Crestview responded with notable performances from Justin McKee, who led their team with 12 points, Jonathan Best contributing 11 points, and Jameson English adding 9 points. The competitive back-and-forth showcased the determination of both teams throughout the game.

As Lowellville celebrates their thrilling victory, they now prepare for their home opener against Southeast on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Crestview will aim to rebound on their home court as they host Beaver Local in the upcoming Tuesday matchup.

REBELS GET SOME HOME COOKING

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COLUMBIANA OH- In a commanding home opener, Crestview displayed their dominance on the court with a resounding 67-18 victory over Lowellville.

Leading the scoring charge for Crestview was Luvrain Gaskins with an impressive 15 points, followed closely by Addison Rhode and Kerrigan Miller, both contributing 13 points. Emily Downey added 10 points to the team’s total, while Madeline English showcased her three-point shooting with 6 points, including two successful threes. Collectively, Crestview hit a remarkable 8 three-pointers as a team.

On the Lowellville side, Serrina Tych led the scoring efforts with 8 points.

ROCKETS PROPEL THEMSELVES TO FIRST WIN

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CAMPBELL OH- In a commanding performance, Lowellville notched their first win of the season with a resounding 53-17 victory over Campbell on Monday. The Rockets showcased their offensive prowess and defensive dominance, leaving little room for the Red Devils to respond.

Serinna Tych led the scoring charge for Lowellville with an impressive 22 points. Isabella Wilrich contributed 8 points, while Sydney Procick and Gianna Palumbo added 7 and 6 points, respectively.

On the Campbell side, Diamon Sims led the scoring efforts with 7 points, followed by Angelis Espada with 6 points.

Lowellville’s convincing win sets a positive tone for the early part of the season as they look to build on their success. The Rockets will hit the road again on Thursday, traveling to Crestview. Meanwhile, Campbell will also be on the road on Thursday, facing Sebring.

DANVILLE WARES DOWN THE ROCKETS

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MASSILLON OH- In a hard-fought battle in the Regional Semifinals, Lowellville faced a formidable challenge against Danville, ultimately falling short with a final score of 41-21.

The first quarter set the tone as Danville’s RB Aidan Burke powered through with a 9-yard TD run at 1:20, followed by RB Cole Delaughder’s successful 2-point conversion, giving Danville an early 8-0 lead.

Lowellville responded in the second quarter as QB Michael Ballone connected with WR Matt Lucido for a 10-yard TD pass at 2:29. A completion to WR Braylen Dabney for 2 points leveled the score at 8-8. However, Danville surged back with a 25-yard TD run by RB Cole Delaughder at 1:03, leaving the score at 14-8 in favor of Danville.

The third quarter witnessed Danville extending their lead with Cole Delaughder scoring a 3-yard TD run at 5:32. Although the 2-point attempt was unsuccessful, Danville led 20-8. Lowellville fought back, with QB Michael Ballone contributing a 9-yard TD run at 3:40. K Matt Lucido’s successful PAT brought Lowellville within striking distance at 20-15. However, Danville quickly responded with a 50-yard TD run by Cole Delaughder at 3:32, maintaining a 26-15 advantage.

In the fourth quarter, Danville continued to assert dominance with QB Walker Weckesser connecting with RB Cole Delaughder for a 15-yard TD pass at 11:53, accompanied by a successful 2-point conversion, bringing the score to 34-15. Danville sealed the victory with another impressive 15-yard TD run by Cole Delaughder at 4:14, followed by a successful PAT from K Javier Sica’Gonzalez, making it 41-15. Lowellville managed to put up a fight in the waning moments, as QB Michael Ballone connected with WR Landon Esenwein for a 15-yard TD pass at 1:53. However, a fake FG attempt proved unsuccessful, and the game concluded with a final score of 41-21 in favor of Danville.

Despite the challenging loss, Lowellville showcased resilience and determination throughout the contest.

LOWELLVILLE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH LISA MODELSKI

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LOWELLVILLE OH- Lowellville is gearing up for basketball season, and the Rockets have a much of new names to get to know this year. They lost a big chunk of their offensive production to graduation, and now will rely on a young, but talented roster to compete in the MVAC.

Coach Lisa Modelski comes on for another year on the bench leading the team. She took time to talk with Anthony Hartwig about what this new season is about to bring. She talks about the new names you’ll need to know before the season starts, how confident this young group is, and so much more. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Lisa Modelski!

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ROCKETS PUT THE THRUSTERS ON BLAST

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In an anticipated playoff showdown, Lowellville avenged their only loss of the season, overpowering Western Reserve with a commanding 32-7 win. The Blue Devils of Lowellville sent a clear message, making their way to the Regional Semifinals in impressive fashion.

The star of the night for Lowellville was undoubtedly Santino Rivera-Ocasio, who was an unstoppable force on the field. Rivera-Ocasio carried the ball an astonishing 26 times, accumulating an impressive 252 rushing yards and scoring four crucial touchdowns. His performance left the Western Reserve defense struggling to contain him and served as the backbone of Lowellville’s triumph.

Lowellville set the tone early in the game, with the defense making a significant impact. Michael Ballone’s interception in the first quarter, shortly after Lowellville’s initial score by Luke Henning, set the tone for the night. This defensive gem foreshadowed the challenging evening that Western Reserve would endure.

It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the Blue Devils of Western Reserve finally found the end zone. Quarterback Luke Henning connected with Ethan Cannon for a 14-yard touchdown, providing a glimmer of hope for Reserve. However, it was too little, too late to mount a comeback against Lowellville’s dominating performance.

With this resounding win, Lowellville advances to the Regional Semifinals, where they are set to face the second-seeded Danville. The exact neutral site for the upcoming matchup will be determined over the weekend.

ROCKETS ARE BLASTING OFF

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LOWELLVILLE OH- In a round 1 showdown, Lowellville wasted no time in asserting their dominance as they cruised to a commanding 34-0 victory over Steubenville Central Catholic.

The first quarter was scoreless, but the second quarter witnessed a flurry of action. Lowellville’s QB Michael Ballone showcased his skills with an explosive 89-yard touchdown run, although the ensuing PAT was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 6-0. The Lowellville offense continued to shine as Ballone connected with WR Matt Lucido on a 2-yard fade touchdown pass, and RB Tino Rivera-Ocasio added a two-point conversion, extending their lead to 14-0. The momentum was firmly on Lowellville’s side as Ballone found WR Braylen Dabney for a 34-yard touchdown pass, making it 20-0.

The third quarter remained scoreless, but in the fourth quarter, Lowellville was far from finished. Ballone displayed his passing prowess once again, connecting with WR Bruce Brenner on a remarkable one-handed catch for a 22-yard touchdown. Rivera-Ocasio contributed another two-point conversion, stretching the lead to 28-0. Lowellville wasn’t content with just that, as Ballone added a 50-yard touchdown run to his impressive night. The PAT attempt was no good, but the score stood at a resounding 34-0.

With that, Lowellville left no room for doubt in their victory over Steubenville Central Catholic, ultimately closing out the game with a dominant 34-0 final score.