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BLUE JAYS BLANK THE MUSTANGS

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NORTH JACKSON, OH-The Mathews Mustangs faced off against the Jackson Milton Blue Jays in an intense game that saw a series of dynamic scoring drives. The first quarter showcased Jackson Milton’s offensive prowess, as Cayden Mitchell connected with Jonah French on a spectacular 37-yard touchdown pass at the 7:34 mark. The Blue Jays took an early lead, setting the tone for the game.

The second quarter continued to highlight Jackson Milton’s dominance. Cayden Mitchell remained in top form, launching a 41-yard touchdown pass to Joey Zayas just 11:48 into the quarter. Not content with just one impressive drive, the Blue Jays’ Jack McDevitt intercepted a pass, providing the perfect opportunity for Cayden Mitchell to strike again. Mitchell capitalized on the turnover, throwing a 22-yard touchdown pass to Jonah French.

The first half ended with a strong defensive play from Cayden Mitchell, who secured an interception just before halftime, adding to his multifaceted contribution to the game. The halftime score stood at 21-0 in favor of the Blue Jays.

Returning to the field in the second half, the Blue Jays continued their offensive onslaught. Aiden Stanke emerged as a force to be reckoned with, breaking through the Mustangs’ defense with a 15-yard touchdown run. The Blue Jays’ momentum only grew stronger, as Aiden Stanke duplicated his success with a 20-yard touchdown run just a few minutes later.

Despite the Mustangs’ efforts, the Blue Jays’ defense remained steadfast, thwarting any attempts at a comeback. The game ended with a decisive victory for Jackson Milton, shutting out Mathews with a final score of 27-0. Unfortunately, the game had to be called off due to inclement weather with only 1:30 left in regulation.

Jackson Milton moves to 1-0, while Mathews falls to 0-1 to start their campaign.

BADGER BREAKS UP THE ROCKETS TAKEOFF

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VIENNA, OHIO- The Badger Braves traveled to take on their arch rival, the Mathews Mustangs. Duncan Moy led the Braves once again as he dropped 21 points. Moy also had help from Cole “Magic Man” Burnett, who finished the game with 12 points, including going 6 for 6 from the free throw line. The Braves had a 17 point lead going into the half.

The Mustangs came roaring back as Ethan Petak, who dropped 20 points, led the way and the Mustangs managed to tie the Braves in the fourth quarter. In the end the Braves escaped once again beating the Mustangs 59-51.

The Badger Braves now move to a record of 15-4 and will take on the Pymatuning Valley Lakers on Monday. 

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BADGER LOOKS AHEAD TO NAC CHAMPIONSHIP

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KINSMAN, OHIO- The Badger Braves took on the Mathews Mustangs on Senior Night. It was a valuable team effort for both sides tonight as well as a back and forth game.

The Mustangs were led by Brooke Bauer, who dropped 14 points for the Mustangs. Ava Clayton also chipped in 11 more points for the Mustangs as they led the Braves 24-19 at the Half. The Braves made some adjustments during halftime and went to work as soon as the second half started. Hannah Betts and Katie Grexa combined for 28 points and Bree Huscroft dropped another 12, including 4 three pointers, 3 of which came in the 3rd quarter alone.

The Mustangs tried to keep up but exhaustion and foul trouble kept them from it and the Braves pulled away to win their 16th game in a row and will take on Chalker on the road this Thursday for the NAC championship.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BADGER ABLE TO HANG ON

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KINSMAN,OHIO- The Badger Braves returned to play tonight on throwback night as they were honoring the Vernon Bluestreaks by wearing their uniforms. The Braves took on the Mathews Mustangs, in what was a back and forth game all the way through. The Braves held a small 23-18 lead at the half.

The back forth type of play continued during the second half as the Mustangs trailed the Braves just by a score of 33-31. The Braves were led by Duncan Moy, who dropped 24 points and he had help from Brad Hamilton, who had 9 points, and Preston Geracitano, who finished the game with 7 points. The Mustangs were led by Dom Toto and Ethan Petak, who combined for 28 points. It all came down to the end as The Badger Braves escaped the Mustangs to win 47-46 to improve to a record on 11-1. The Braves will be back in action on the road against Fairport Harbor on Tuesday. 

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

ANOTHER DOUBLE DOUBLE FOR WELLMAN, ANOTHER WIN FOR BROOKFIELD

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MATHEWS OH- Cailey Wellman has been a double double machine this season for Brookfield. Not only is Cailey consistently getting in to double figures with her point totals, but she might just be one of the most dominant rebounders we have in the YSN family.  Another double double from her on Thursday night let Brookfield cruise to a 63-30 win over Mathews.

Sophia Hook led the Warriors with 19 points on the night. Wellman finished her double double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Katie Logan finished the night for the Warriors with 5 assists, and 4 points. Mikenzie Jumper was in double figures as well with 13 points.

Brookfield will wait until the new year to return to league action as they host Champion on January 2nd.

RESERVE LOOKS GOOD TO START

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BERLIN CENTER OH- After it was all said and done Monday night in Western Reserve, head coach Steve Miler would admit that it wasn’t the best basketball his team has ever played. But in their first game of the season, the Blue Devils had to deal with all kinds of adversity that they’ll surely meet again during the long basketball season. Whether it was stretches of rough shooting, foul trouble, or Mathews press, Reserve fought through it all to come away with a comfortable 52-36 win.

Lisa Eichert showed how much she’s looking forward to a healthy season as she dashed her way to 17 points to lead the Devils. Alyvia Hughes did a good job chipping in 13.  Brooke Schantz fought some early foul trouble but became a big factor in the second half finishing with 9.  Angelina Cappabianca nailed a pair of triples on her way to 9 points as well.

Mathews was led by Brooke Bauer who tied Eichert for the game-high with 17.  The Mustangs couldn’t get much more contribution offensively, which ended up hurting them.

Western Reserve will continue their season on December 1st against Hubbard.  Mathews schedule sees them take on Pymatuning Valley next up still looking for their first win.

TIGERS PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE PAYS OFF

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio –

It took no time at all for Kolten Ruark and the Springfield Tiger offense to find its rhythm in Friday’s first round matchup against the Mathews Mustangs. Ruark threw two first quarter touchdowns, and the Springfield defense blanked Mathews in a 42-0 routing.

After forcing a Mathews (8-3) three-and-out on the opening drive of the game, Ruark connected with Seandelle Gardner on the Tigers third play from scrimmage on third down for a 70-yard score less than 4 minutes into the game. Another three and out for Mathews and the Tigers offense was back in business. Springfield would march down the field for their second score of the first quarter, this one a Ryan Carcelli two-yard touchdown run.

Already ahead by two scores, Springfield would capitalize on a Mathews fumble that would result in the Tigers starting their third drive in short field. On the first play of the drive, Ruark would connect with Sean Guerriero in the endzone for a 28-yard touchdown.

Springfield would score once more prior to the break on a Dante Gentile 13-yard touchdown run. While the Mustangs started to find some success on their final possession of the opening half, the drive would stall out in Tiger territory just before the break.

Starting with the ball in the second half, Ruark and the Tiger offense picked up right where they left off, as the junior signal caller would connect with Guerriero again, this time for a 46-yard TD. With the running clock enacted, Mathews would methodically move the ball down the field again but stall out once more in Tiger territory.

Springfield would score once more on the night on an 8-yard touchdown run by Carcelli for his second of the night, bringing the score to its final,42-0.

BIG PERFORMERS

SPRINGFIELD:

Kolten Ruark: 6/6 passing, 176 yards, 3 TDs

Ryan Carcelli: 17 carries, 122 yards, 2 TDs

Sean Guerriero: 3 catches, 83 yards, 2 TDs

Seandelle Gardner: 3 catches, 93 yards, 1 TD

Dante Gentile: 4 carries, 44 yards, 1 TD

MATHEWS:

Ethan Petak: 30 total yards

RUARK’S PROGRESSION

Taking the reins at the beginning from the storied Beau Brungard lost to graduation, Ruark struggled through the beginning parts of this season. The junior signal caller completed just 53% of his passes in the Tigers first four games, throwing 6 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.

Since the Springfield slow start at 0-4, Ruark has captained the Tigers offense to 35 points per game in their 7 straight wins, throwing for 769 yards at a 70% completion mark, 13 touchdowns, and only 3 interceptions.

For Springfield to make a deep postseason run that the Tiger faithful have become accustomed to, Ruark will need to continue to play at a high level as the Tigers start to ramp up their competition, much like the beginning part of this season.

ROUND TWO

After taking care of business in their only guaranteed home game of the postseason, the three-time defending champs of region 21 will take on the back-to-back region 25 winners, the Warren JFK Eagles (9-1).

JFK’s 30 first quarter points in their opening round matchup put the opposing Fairport Harding Skippers in a hole early and the Eagles never looked back, winning 37-9.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

LIBERTY LEAPS OVER MUSTANGS IN THREE

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LIBERTY OH- It was senior night in Liberty on Monday as they Leopards played host to the Mathews Mustangs in a late season volleyball match. The Leopards and Mustangs both came in with long losing streaks and they would each put in great efforts to try and snap those long overdue streaks.

The Mustangs earned the first three points of the first sets before the Leopards closed the gap and played it close for a couple of points as the Mustangs held on to a slim 7-6 lead before Meadow Smith came up to serve for Liberty and she would light it up, grabbing a few aces and helping the Leopards to an 8-0 run before the Mustangs grabbed their eighth point of the set. But at this point they were to far behind the racing Leopards as Liberty took off and never looked back as they won the first set of the night 25-11.

Liberty would be the first to grab points in the second set as they grabbed the first three before the Mustangs earned a point, but we would not have another close battle as the Leopards held on to their lead the whole way through and took home the set two win behind strong serves from Brianna Derenzis and Mia Parker.

Mathews wouldn’t let the Leopards pull to far away in the final set, but they had issues returning serves and the Leopards Lexi Muck was too strong at the net and the ladies of Mathews struggled to get the ball past her. They stayed close thanks to the power of Chloe Simeon who was the only one who was able to get past Lexi Muck in the third set. Liberty would close out the third set taking home the 25-17 win.

The Leopards snapped their five-game skid with Monday night’s win on senior night as they move to (9-11) on the season and won a game in three sets for just the third time this year. They will hit the road for the final time on Tuesday against Newton Falls at 7:00 p.m. The Mustangs drop to (3-12) on the season and have now gone eight straight games without winning a set. They will look to bounce back against Struthers on Tuesday night.

*Contributed By YSN’s Alek Koberna

EDISON WINS THEIR FOURTH STRAIGHT

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CORTLAND OH- Coning in to Week 4, Edison’s defense had only given up 8 points all season. They welcomed in their biggest challenge yet on Friday though as a high flying Mathews team matched up with them in Lakeview.  Mathews had scored 113 points in the last two weeks. Edison’s defense stood tall though, and their offense blew up in the second half to run away with a 48-10 win.

After Mathews opened up the game with a short touchdown pass to make it 7-0, the Wildcats defense only allowed 3 points the rest of the way. The Wildcats won the second half 34-0.

Edison will continue their season in Week 5 as they host Steubenville Central Catholic.

LEETONIA STRUGGLES TO SLOW DOWN MUSTANGS

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LEETONIA OH- Leetonia’s defense would not get a break in Week 3 as the Bears welcomed in the undefeated Broncos of Mathews. The Mustangs came into Week 3 outscoring their opponents 102-15.  The task was great for the Bears, and though their effort was commendable they fell to Mathews 49-0.

The Mustangs struck quick on a touchdown run by sophomore Dominic Toto. He would score again on a bubble screen for the Mustangs.  Mathews would then recover a fumble and run it back for a touchdown.  After that first half however, the Bears never stopped fighting holding the Mustangs to 14 second half points.

Tatum Finley found some success in the Bears offense as a bright spot for Leetonia. The junior receiver continues to work hard for his team.

Leetonia looks ahead to a matchup with East Palestine in Week 4. Both teams will be looking for their first win.