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LAKERS BRING THE PAYNE IN WIN OVER ROCKETS

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Maplewood, OH- In a commanding display of offensive prowess, the Pymatuning Valley Lakers secured an impressive 8-2 victory over the Maplewood Rockets on Wednesday, fueled by the stellar performance of Saige Payne at the plate.

Payne’s bat was on fire, delivering three hits in as many at-bats, including a crucial double in the fourth inning and singles in the third and sixth innings, setting the tone for the Lakers’ offensive onslaught.

The Lakers wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Macie Payne driving in the opening run with a single in the top of the first inning. Saige Payne extended the Lakers’ lead to 3-0 with another timely single in the third inning, paving the way for their commanding victory.

On the mound, Payne showcased her versatility, not only delivering at the plate but also earning the win with a solid pitching performance, surrendering just one earned run on four hits over seven innings, while striking out an impressive nine batters and demonstrating excellent control.

Maplewood’s E Perline faced a tough outing, absorbing the loss after allowing eight runs on 13 hits over seven innings, while striking out two and walking six.

Saige Payne wasn’t alone in her offensive prowess, as Allison Clark, McKenna Jordan, and Rylee Young also made significant contributions with multiple hits for the Lakers. The Lakers’ lineup proved formidable, with both Paynes driving in three runs each, showcasing the depth and power of their batting order.

The Lakers exhibited patience at the plate, drawing six walks throughout the game, while also capitalizing on their speed with seven stolen bases, led by Clark and Jordan.

Despite Maplewood’s efforts, including a run batted in by R Krieg and solid hitting from E Nevinski, the Lakers’ dominant performance proved too much to handle.

Looking ahead, the Lakers will carry their momentum into their next matchup against the Grand Valley Mustangs on Thursday, aiming to continue their winning streak and further solidify their position as a force to be reckoned with in the league.

MAPLEWOOD ROCKETS PAST HERALDS IN SECTIONAL

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Photo Credit: Mickey Zheng Photography

In a challenging playoff encounter, the St. John Heralds battled against the Maplewood Rockets but ultimately fell short with a final score of 52-81. Despite a valiant effort from standout player Vin Narducci, the Heralds struggled to contain the Rockets’ offensive onslaught throughout the game.

QUARTER SCORES
St. John Heralds: 9 | 19 | 14 | 10 = 52
Maplewood Rockets: 26 | 25 | 16 | 14 = 81

St. John Heralds Total Points:

  • Vin Narducci: 26
  • Anthony Severino: 9
  • Aaron Wychock: 7
  • AJ Henslee: 4
  • Donald Crawford: 2

Maplewood Rockets Total Points:

  • Alex Donaldson: 31
  • Brandon Hoffstetter: 16
  • Andrew Barnett: 12
  • Seth Roper: 7
  • Brighton Roper: 4
  • Andrew Donaldson: 3
  • Jimmy Stander: 3
  • Tom Dahman: 3
  • Ethan Nevinski: 2

Despite facing a significant deficit, Vin Narducci led the charge for the Heralds with an impressive 26 points, showcasing his offensive prowess and determination on the court. However, the Rockets’ strong defensive efforts limited the Heralds’ scoring opportunities throughout the game.

For the Rockets, Alex Donaldson delivered a standout performance with an impressive 31 points, leading his team to victory. Brandon Hoffstetter added 16 points, while Andrew Barnett contributed 12 points, highlighting the Rockets’ balanced offensive attack.

With this loss, the St. John Heralds conclude their season with a final record of 3-19. Although their playoff journey has come to an end, the Heralds can take pride in their efforts throughout the season and look to build upon their success in the future.

As for the Maplewood Rockets, they advance to the next round of the OHSAA playoffs, where they will face the Warren JFK Eagles in the sectional final on 3/1/24. With their dominant performance against the Heralds, the Rockets will look to carry their momentum forward and make a statement in the postseason.

Although the outcome may not have been what the Heralds had hoped for, they showcased determination and resilience throughout the game. As they reflect on their season, the Heralds will look to learn and grow from their experiences, setting the stage for future success on the court.

HERALDS STUMBLE AGAINST ROCKETS

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Saybrook, OH- In a hard-fought battle on the basketball court, the St. John Heralds faced off against the Maplewood Rockets, ultimately succumbing to a final score of 45-64. The game, played with intensity and skill on both sides, showcased the determination of the players as they battled through each quarter.

Quarter Scores:

  • St. John Heralds: 12 | 9 | 15 | 9
  • Maplewood Rockets: 15 | 17 | 14 | 18

Total Points:

  • St. John Heralds: 45
  • Maplewood Rockets: 64

Top Performers:

St. John Heralds:

  1. Vin Narducci – 21 points
  2. Anthony Severino – 8 points
  3. Aaron Wychock – 9 points
  4. Brady Cole – 5 points
  5. Donald Crawford – 2 points

Maplewood Rockets:

  1. Alex Donaldson – 25 points
  2. Andrew Barnett – 15 points
  3. Tom Dahman – 10 points
  4. Seth Roper – 7 points
  5. Braden Hottstetter – 5 points
  6. Ken Glover – 1 point
  7. Brighton Roper – 1 point

The standout performance from Vin Narducci, scoring 21 points for the St. John Heralds, showcased his offensive prowess. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Maplewood Rockets’ cohesive team effort led by Alex Donaldson, who tallied an impressive 25 points.

Upcoming Games:

The St. John Heralds, with a current record of 2-9, look ahead to their next challenge on January 31, 2024, when they will host the Fairport Harding Skippers, who boast a solid record of 9-4. The Skippers are entering the matchup with momentum following a close 69-66 victory over the Maplewood Rockets.

On the other side, the Maplewood Rockets, now standing at 3-14, will hit the road to face the Chalker Wildcats (3-12). The Wildcats are seeking redemption after a tough 73-35 loss to the Fairport Harding Skippers.

CEVERA SCORES 1,000TH POINT IN HERALDS WIN OVER MAPLEWOOD

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Saybrook, OH- In an exhilarating girls’ basketball game, the St. John Heralds triumphed over the Maplewood Rockets with a final score of 64-48. The game, marked by intense plays and standout performances, showcased the talent and determination of both teams.

The Heralds faced an initial setback in the first quarter, trailing 7-17 against the Maplewood Rockets. However, a remarkable turnaround in the second quarter saw St. John dominating with a staggering 25 points, setting the stage for their eventual victory.

Quarter Scores:

  • St. John Heralds: 7 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 64
  • Maplewood Rockets: 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 48

Player Stats:

St. John Heralds Total Points:

  • Alyssa Cevera: 22
  • Grace DiSalvatore: 11
  • Mickey Zheng: 10
  • Alexa Jordan: 8
  • Caitlyn Carney: 3
  • Izzy Holler: 6

Maplewood Rockets Total Points:

  • Morgan Himes: 18
  • Lauran Krieg: 9
  • Aliah Brummit: 7
  • Madyson Cikosh: 7
  • Raegan Krieg: 5
  • Elyse Pinkerton: 2

The standout moment of the game came when St. John’s senior, Alyssa Cevera, reached a significant milestone, becoming the third member of her family to score 1,000 career points. Joining her sister Emily, a 2020 St. John graduate, and family member Roberta Cevera, a Harbor High 1984 graduate, Alyssa achieved this remarkable feat early in the fourth quarter.

The St. John Heralds, with a current record of 8-9, are now gearing up for their next challenge on the road against the Mathews Mustangs (4-9) on February 1, 2024. Having convincingly won their previous matchup with the Mustangs 60-11 on December 11, 2023, the Heralds are optimistic about their chances.

Meanwhile, the Maplewood Rockets (9-7) will be facing the United Golden Eagles (13-5) in their upcoming game. The Golden Eagles, entering the game with a 60-36 victory over the Wellsville Tigers, pose a formidable challenge for the Rockets.

As the Heralds celebrate both a team victory and Alyssa Cevera’s impressive milestone, the upcoming matchups promise to be thrilling contests that fans won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more exciting basketball action from the St. John Heralds.

MAPLEWOOD ESCAPES LISBON WITH THE WIN

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LISBON OHIO – Maplewood found themselves in a close, neck and neck barnburner with Lisbon on Tuesday night.

Andrew Barnett was the head of the scoring attack for Maplewood as he exploded for a 22 point performance. Backing him up were teammates Bryson Himes with 16 points and Alex Donaldson with 15 points.

Trevor Siefke went toe to toe with the Maplewood offense as he led the Lisbon offense pouring in 19 points. Hunter Daily helped out with 16 points and Tate Wallen with 10 points.

Every point and every defensive stop was needed for Maplewood to edge by Lisbon as they had to scrape and claw for the narrow 61-60 victory.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Wolfgang

RAMS RUN OUT OF STEAM AGAINST MAPLEWOOD

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MINERAL RIDGE, OHIO- The Mineral Ridge Rams were looking to end the regular season on a high note as they took on the visiting Maplewood Rockets.

The Rams were led by Jon Rozzi, with 12 points and Elias Clarke with 11 points. The Rockets led the Rams at the half 33-24. The Rockets came out of the half on fire going up as much as 18 points, but the Rams would not go away quietly as they finished the third quarter strong to only be down 54-43. The Rockets were led by Alex Donaldson, with 27 points and by Tom Dahmen, with 21 points and the Rockets erased any chance of a comeback by the Rams with some quick in transition baskets to win 80-64.

The Rams will begin tournament play when they take on Mentor Lake Catholic on Tuesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison.

MAPLEWOOD CRASHES THE BADGER PARTY

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KINSMAN, OHIO- The Maplewood Rockets came into town on senior night to take on the Badger Braves. In a game that meant so much for the Braves and their NAC championship run, it was a game that was back and forth the entire way.

The Braves were led by Duncan Moy, who dropped 26. The Rockets kept up with the Braves with a lot of second attempt shots and by the hot hand Andrew Barnett, who dropped 6 three pointers on his way to a 24 point performance. The Rockets pulled away at the end just enough to slide pass the Braves 59-56.

With the loss the Braves are now out of contention to win the NAC championship, but will try to finish off the season strong and try to get prepared for tournament play.

The Braves will be back in action when they travel to Pymatuning Valley this Friday to take on the Lakers.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BADGER JUST KEEPS WINNING

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KINSMAN, OHIO. It was another night of girls basketball as the Badger Braves took on the visiting Maplewood Rockets. The Rockets were an outnumbered team that continued to fight the whole game with just a total of five players listed on their roster.

The exhaustion soon caught up with the Rockets as Katie Grexa had another productive night with 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Braves defensive side did a lot of productive work as well as Hannah Betts and Gabby Miller combined for 11 steals as the Braves came out with the win tonight 48-28.

The Braves win streak reaches 12 in a row now as they will take on the Windham Bombers at home on Wednesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BROOKFIELD PICKS UP NON CONFERENCE WIN ON THE ROAD

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CORTLAND, OH- As we creep closer to the end of the year, and teams getting ready to hit second gear before playoffs, a tough matchup took place between Brookfield and Maplewood as the Warriors traveled to Maplewood Tuesday night. Brookfield came into the matchup looking to keep their good season going into the New Year and trying to make a push to the top of the MVAC. The Warriors got a great start over the Rockets that led to a 31-25 lead at the half for Brookfield. In the second half, Maplewood grabbed some momentum to keep them close going into the fourth, but Brookfield stacked more points late to take the victory, 65-55 over Maplewood.

Brookfield’s all around team play allowed them to keep their lead throughout the game. Led by a Matteo Fortuna double-double, the Warriors’ scoring was lights out and with two other scorers getting to double digits was also a big factor in the win. The Rockets were unable to control any aspect of the game as Brookfield played tight defense and controlled the boards down the stretch to keep Maplewood from cutting the lead down. A 19 point fourth period ultimately put the game away and secured the victory for Brookfield.   

For the Warriors, Fortuna led the way with 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Donovan Pawlowski added 13 points and 5 steals. Isaiah Jones finished with 14 points on the night. 

Brookfield will move to 5-2 overall and stay at 1-1 in the MVAC heading into their next game. Stay tuned on YSNLive.com or on socials for any updates regarding Brookfield and all basketball coverage!

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller.

MCDONALD WASTES NO TIME WITH MAPLEWOOD

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MAPLEWOOD OH- After a hard fought victory over Columbiana over the weekend, McDonald coaster through a Monday matchup with Maplewood in straight sets. (25-12 25-16 25-11)

 

Gianna Constantino led the Blue Devils offense with double digit kills finishing with 10.  Maria Rasile contributed 8 kills to help out the offense.  Megan Klockner set up the offense well finishing with 26 assists.  Rasile led the defense with 13 digs.

McDonald is now 2-0 on the season and will open league play on Tuesday as they host Jackson Milton in their home opener.