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HAMMER DOWN: BOARDMAN BLASTS MARLINGTON

BOARDMAN, OH- In a display of defensive prowess and offensive precision, the Boardman girls’ basketball team secured another impressive win, defeating Marlington with a commanding scoreline of 54-22. The Lady Spartans showcased their resilience and team chemistry to continue their positive start to the season.

Boardman’s suffocating defense proved to be a game-changer, holding Marlington in check throughout the matchup. Despite a slow start that kept the game close in the first half, the Lady Spartans unleashed a barrage of timely shots in the second half to establish control.  Boardman’s strategic adjustments during halftime were evident as they outscored Marlington 19-4 in the third quarter, effectively sealing the victory.

Once again, Mackenzie Riccitelli led all scorers with an impressive 17 points, including three successful three-pointers. Her contribution extended beyond scoring, with 5 steals, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Sarah Bero recorded another double-double, showcasing her prowess with 14 points and an impressive 12 rebounds. Her defensive assignment, guarding Chelsea Evanich, demonstrated her versatility and impact on both ends of the court.

Sam Duble ignited the offense with her sharpshooting from behind the arc, knocking down three long-distance shots to finish with 11 points. Duble also showcased her defensive skills with 3 steals.   M.C. Werth’s well-rounded performance included 8 points, two successful three-pointers, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals.  Contributions from Freshman Mikayla Rivera, Ava Freeborough’s floor generalship, and valuable minutes from Tori Strines off the bench highlighted the cohesive team effort.

Boardman’s total team performance saw Jocelynn Torres, Janessa Prisby, Amira Mousa, Lily Ison, Emma Terlesky, Olivia Combis, and Ava Gaps all play crucial roles in securing the victory.

With this win, the Lady Spartans improve their season record to an impressive 4-1. Looking ahead, Boardman will host Aurora and Tallmadge at Spartan Gymnasium this week, aiming to build on their early-season success and maintain momentum in the competitive high school girls’ basketball landscape.

The victory was also special to the team because it was win number 100 for Jeff Hammerton in his illustrious career.  Congratulations, and many more to Coach Hammerton in the future!

WARRIORS SERVE UP REVENGE ON MARLINGTON

BELOIT OH- In a quest for redemption, West Branch took control on their home floor against Marlington, securing a decisive 51-21 victory. The Warriors, seeking payback after a season series sweep by Marlington the previous year, showcased their dominance throughout the game.

Livvie Showalter led West Branch’s scoring effort with 13 points and contributed 5 rebounds, setting the tone for the team’s strong performance. Chloe Dennison and Audrey Eaton each added 9 points, with Eaton making her impact felt from beyond the arc with three three-pointers. Sophia Gregory made her presence known with 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

Marlington’s Chelsea Evanich posted 9 points, showcasing accuracy at the free-throw line by going 6/6, while Allie Gill contributed 5 points. Despite their efforts, Marlington faced a formidable West Branch squad determined to avenge their previous season’s losses.

 

BRANCH BLANKS MARLINGTON

BELOIT, OH- In what turned out to be a historic matchup, West Branch celebrated its 400th football victory in school history by delivering a resounding 56-0 triumph over Marlington in a game that showcased both their offensive prowess and defensive dominance.

The West Branch Warriors entered the game with an impressive 6-1 record and a perfect 2-0 standing in the Eastern Buckeye Conference. Their defense had been on an incredible streak, securing their third consecutive shutout, a feat not seen since 1990. The Warriors were eager to continue their winning ways as they looked ahead to hosting Alliance in their next matchup, especially after Alliance’s upset loss to Carrollton, which also now stands at 2-0 in the league.

Boston Mulinix emerged as the star of the game, leading the Warriors with an outstanding performance. He carried the ball 16 times for a remarkable 197 yards, finding the end zone four times, including a historic 99-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, setting a new school record. Beau Alazaus also played a crucial role, passing for 217 yards and contributing three touchdowns through the air.

The scoring frenzy for West Branch began early in the game and continued throughout:

– Boston Mulinix kicked things off with a 2-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful kick by Eliza Hirst.
– The Warrior defense got in on the action as Zach Coffee returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown.
– Beau Alazaus connected with Jeremiah Thomas for a 42-yard touchdown pass, further extending the lead.
– Cooper Anderson added another touchdown reception from Alazaus, this time for 10 yards.
– Boston Mulinix showcased his versatility with a 20-yard rushing touchdown, his second of the game.
– Mulinix continued to find the end zone, this time with a 1-yard rushing touchdown.
– The highlight of the game came when Mulinix broke free for a historic 99-yard touchdown run.
– To cap off the impressive performance, Grady Close caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jeremiah Thomas.

On the defensive side, West Branch demonstrated their dominance with an interception by Zach Coffee and a fumble recovery by Colby Smith. Additionally, they displayed a successful onside kick recovery by Lukas Black.

In contrast, Marlington struggled to find their footing in the game, tallying only 123 total yards of offense and failing to score any points.

West Branch’s victory not only marked a historic milestone but also showcased their excellence in both offense and defense, making them a formidable force in the Eastern Buckeye Conference.

CANFIELD’S QUICK START GUIDES THEM TO A REGIONAL FINAL

BARBERTON, OH- The Canfield Cardinals and the Marlington Dukes met in the regional-semifinal in division 2. The Cardinals went on the road in the regular season to beat Marlington by a final of 49-48 on December 19th, 2022. Canfield got off to a blazing start in the regional-semifinal which guided them to victory on Tuesday night.

Canfield outscored Marlington 13-5 in the first quarter by splashing in the three ball. Canfield senior Abby Muckleroy came out of the gates red hot knocking down three triples in the first quarter. Marlington only made one field goal in the first quarter, with the three other points coming from the free throw line. In the second quarter, Canfield kept the foot on the gas pedal outsoring Marlington 13-5 to take a 16 point lead at the half.

The Dukes did not go down without a fight as they buckled up defensively in the third quarter. The Dukes outscored Canfield 14-8 to tail by 10 at the end of the third quarter. Marlington’s Chelsea Evanich scored 5 third quarter points, including a three point play to pull the Dukes within single digits. The fourth quarter went Canfield’s way as they were able to play solid defense to advance to the regional final by a score of 41-32.

Canfield was led by Muckleroy who scored 15 total points, all of which coming from deep. Carlie Harmon added to the scoring with 10 total points. The Dukes were led by Evanich who scored 13 points, while Elizabeth Mason was in double figures with 11. Marlington had a great season winning 24 games and advancing to the regional after beating Perry 54-49 in the district final. Canfield keep there season alive winning game number 25 and wil play the winner of CVCA and Canal Fulton Northwest. The regional final is scheduled for Friday at 7 P.M. at Barberton High School.

YSN’s Anthony Hartwig was able to catch up with Canfield Head Coach Matt Reel and seniors Carlie Harmon and Abby Muckleroy after the victory, catch the final thoughts below:

QUAKERS MUSCLE THEIR WAY TO SIGNATURE WIN

ALLIANCE OH- It has been Marlington’s run of the EBC for the last couple of seasons. Their stacked roster has run their way to an undefeated conference record coming in to Wednesday night.  On Salem’s side of the battle, the last 3 meetings with Marlington did not go their way.  The Quakers have been trying to find a way past the Dukes. Wednesday night in a hostile environment they finally were able to impose their will on their conference rival.  Salem did what Salem does best, play lock down defense.  The talented Dukes team was held by far to their lowest point total of the season in Salem’s 41-35 win.

Abbie Davidson showed some tremendous toughness on the offensive side of the ball. She fought her way to a 13 point night to lead the way for Salem.  Rylee Hutton also got herself in to double figures with 10 points.  Lauryn Burton contributed 8 points to the cause.

Salem will go outside the conference on Saturday as they hit the road to play Ursuline.

WEST BRANCH DROPS DOWN ON THE DUKES

BELOIT OH- The West Branch boys basketball team picked up its third straight win on Friday by beating Marlington 40-37. The Warriors lost the first meeting, but were able to split the season series with its rival. West Branch has now won three straight games in a row all inside the EBC.

 

West Branch quickly jumped out to an 8-0 lead to start the game, but Marlington was able to weather the storm. Both teams made small runs in the first half as the game went back and forth. The Warriors had a 22-16 lead at the half. Marlington came out of halftime red hot outscoring the Warriors 18-7 and the momentum shifted back towards Marlington. Coach Brown had a plan though as the Warriors held the Dukes to just three points in the fourth quarter. That strong defensive effort was enough for West Branch to grab the close win.

 

Joey Jackson led the way with 13 points for West Branch. Thomas Egli had a solid performance with 8 points, while Jerimiah Thomas and Jaxon Robb each contributed 7 points. Mike Kanagy anchored down that Warrior defense and pulled down some key rebounds to keep possessions alive for the offense. Coach Brown is excited that his team is continuing to make positive strides throughout the season.

 

For Marlington, they unfortunately had no one score in double figures. Beau Himmelheber and Dyland Heatherington each scored 9 points. Casey Miller contributed 7 points, while Caden Bates added 6. After a great third quarter by the Dukes, it looked like it might have had an offensive explosion in the 4th quarter. Unfortunately, because of great defense by the Warriors, that did not happen.

 

With the win, West Branch improves to 7-5 (4-3) inside the EBC. The Warriors will travel to Lake Center Christian on Tuesday. With the Loss Marlington, drops to 6-8 on the Year. The Dukes will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they travel to Louisville.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Ginocchi

A STONE COLD MASON MAKES MARLINGTON GREAT

CANFIELD OH- In day number two of the fifth annual South Range Holiday Hoops Classic, The Marlington Dukes returned to faceoff with a new foe. After emerging victorious in a blowout win against Austintown-Fitch on Wednesday, The Dukes would play as the home team in a matchup with The Chardon Hilltoppers. In what would be the first and only home for The Hilltoppers in The Holiday Hoops Classic. 

Chardon came in with a 3-4 record, looking to complete an upset win over a 6-1 Marlington team. Well Elizabeth Mason had different plans, scoring 16 of her team’s 18 points in the first quarter, Mason would continue her dominance, finishing with 23 points after the first half! Chardon was playing a good brand of defense that was forcing turnovers; however, Marlington was able to match that energy and counter their turnover by creating some of their own against The Hilltoppers. 

Marlington wasted no time in the second half, continuing their run of dominance to get the running clock by the start of the fourth quarter. Elizabeth Mason finished with 32 points in her Player of The Game Performance, as The Dukes emerged victorious in both of their games at South Range. The loss will send The Hilltoppers to 3-5 on their season, while Marlington improves to 7-1 through their first eight contests. 

Both The Hilltopers and The Dukes will return to action in January to start off The New Year. The Dukes will host The Carrollton Warriors on Wednesday, January 4th. On the other side, The Hilltoppers will try their luck with  Cornerstone Christian, where they will hit the road to do battle with The Patriots on Monday, January 2nd.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

DUKES ARE HAZARDOUS ON OFFENSE

CANFIELD OH- In the second contest of the day for The South Range Holiday Tournament, a strong Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) team in The Marlington Dukes entertaine All-American Conference (AAC) representative in The Austintown Fitch Falcons. With The Alliance Aviators emerging victorious earlier in the day, Marlington was looking to match wins with their conference foe. 

Despite an earlier game start time than usual, The Dukes remained unaffected and laser focused on getting back on track following a heartbreaking loss to Canfield. Marlington scored on a multitude of ways through multiple girls to take a 20-1 advantage in the first quarter. That lead continued to grow in the second quarter; however, Kylie Folkwein became a mini spark plug on offense for The Falcons, continuing to show her growth and development in the sport. 

With a lead that was tethering on a running clock territory at halftime for Marlington, The Dukes were able to surpass the 35+ point threshold to enact a running game clock. Time was not on The Falcons side, as Marlington, complemented with three double-digit scorers, was able to complete a 55-22 victory over Fitch.

A big congratulations goes to point guard Maria Warner, who became The Dukes all-time assist leader in the victory. While also dropping 10 points in the contest, Warner became The Player of The Game. Both teams will have a second game in the holiday tournament, with The Falcons and The Dukes both being in-action again on Thursday, December 29th. Player of The Game interviews can be found below!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

CANFIELD JUMPS BACK FROM EARLY DEFICIT

ALLIANCE OH- In a much anticipated matchup between two teams that could very well see each other again in a district bracket, Marlington and Canfield battled it out.  The Dukes jumped out to a big early lead. After one quarter they led 19-9, and led by as much as 14. Canfield hit the comeback trail, and cut the deficit to one before halftime.  In a back and forth second half, Canfiekd came out on top 49-48.

Abby Muckleroy continued her impressive start to the season with 18 points to lead the Cardinals.  Jenna Traveri, and Kate Sahli both ended the night with 8 points.  Carly Harmon, Grace McQuiston, and Cami Hritz all contributed 5 points.

Canfiekd will look to continue their undefeated season on Wednesday as they host another EBC powerhouse in Salem.

SALEM TAKES MOMENTUM INTO RIVALRY WEEK

ALLIANCE OH- Looking to bounce back after their 3rd loss of the season the week prior, the Salem Quakers made quick work of 1-7 Marlington on the road last night 41-7.

The Quakers would roll out 21 unanswered 1st quarter points on touchdowns to Cletis Monroy (one rush, one receiving) and the other on a Jackson Johnson 30 yard scamper, and would never look back. They would tack on another touchdown, this time from the arm of Ross Davidson into the hands of Jackson Johnson, as well as two Hayden Tomidajewicz field goals to take a 34-7 lead into the intermission.
Salem would score one more time, pushing them over the 30 point plateau, allowing for a running clock. This time it would be Jackson Johnson connecting with Ross Davidson for a 9 yard score. That would be the only score from either team in the second half, as Salem would salt the game away and come away victorious.
Salem (6-3) now has a date with West Branch on Saturday night, look king to avenge last year’s 43-42 loss in an instant classic at Sebo Stadium. Both teams have secured a playoff spot but, with a victory, would secure a home game in week one of the playoffs.