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WARRIORS SEND MINERVA PACKING

BELOIT OH- West Branch was not the kindest of hosts to EBC rival Minerva on Wednesday night. The Warriors were able to roll over the Lions, and send them on their way. West Branch won by a final score of 56-20.

It was a balanced Warrior attack that paved the way to victory. Four Warriors found themselves in double figures. Hannah Egli led the way with 12 points. Anna Lippiatt chipped in with 11 points. Both Livvie Showalter, and Sophie Gregory were also in double figures with 10 points.

West Branch will travel to New Philadelphia on Wednesday December 29th.

WARRIORS OFFENSE HAS RECORD BREAKING NIGHT

BELOIT OH- The West Branch offense scored more than anyone in the state of Ohio. After Week 9, their big average wasn’t going to fall. They dropped 77 points on Minerva to rout the Lions 77-0. Multiple players broke or tied records on the night.

Steven Marra found the endzone three times on the night. Those three touchdowns put him at 25 did the season. That breaks the previous program record of 23 set by Trae Hillyer in 2015. Nick Wilson got in on the action tying the record for touchdown receptions in a season. He now has 14, which ties Tom Sanor. One more record was to be broken on the night. Ben Tolson’s 7 PAT’s gave him a career total 96, which breaks a record set by Scott Loudon from 1989-1991.

With Carrollton’s loss to Marlington, West Branch officially clinched the EBC Championship. Don’t think they’ll relax in Week 10 though. There is plenty to get up for as the Warriors do battle with heated rival Salem on Saturday in Salem.

SALEM TAKES OUT FRUSTRATION ON LIONS

SALEM OH- The Salem Quakers bounced back from their first loss of the season in a big way Friday night with a 66-0 victory over Minerva on Homecoming at Sebo Stadium Friday Night.

After a 27-21 OT loss at Alliance in week 5, which saw the Quakers turn the ball over 3 times, and struggle to finish drives, Salem scored early and often to the tune of 42 first quarter points.

Offensively the Quakers were led by Jackson Johnson, who threw for a school record 7 touchdowns on the night: 3 to Senior Blaize Exline, 3 to Caden Swiger, and one to Austin Sinkovich. Johnson would also punch in two scores on the ground.

Not to be outdone, the defense pitched their second shutout of the year (Akron Firestone in week 4). They forced the Lions into 7 turnovers (four INTs, 3 fumbles) which gave the a Quakers short field and they were able to take advantage. Ross Davidson was the star on defense and led the charge with three interceptions and a fumble recovery. Senior Cam Jaquette had the other interception.

The Quakers (5-1, 1-1) continue EBC play as they travel to Marlington next week to take on the Dukes. Kickoff is set for 7:00.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jarrod Niederhiser

WEST BRANCH RUNS AWAY FROM LIONS

MINERVA OH- West Branch did not waste any time on Monday night in their EBC clash with Minerva. The Warriors washed away the Lions with a 8-1 victory.

Goals for the Warriors came from many. Addy Jones, and Daphne Snyder both found the back of the net twice. Other Warriors to score a goal were Kennedy Berger, Lauren Gossett, and Sarah Bungard. A pair of assists went to Berger, and Chloe Dennison. Jones, Sophia Gregory, and Gossett each contributed an assist as well. Gloriana Maendel earned two saves in front of the net.

West Branch will host Alliance to continue their EBC slate on Wednesday.

BEAVERS SECURE FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

MINERVA OH- The Beavers picked up their first win of the 2021 season with a 56-7 victory over the Minerva Lions on Friday night.

The Beavers started off strong, forcing Minerva to punt inside their own 30 and scored on a 20 yard TD pass to Caden Foster on a screen play. A 3 and out followed by another score put the Beavers up 12-0. On BL’s next offensive possession, Minerva was able to pick off Austin Cline and convert the turnover to 7 points on a 22 yard TD pass from Brayden Coatea to Anthony Fletcher. Just when you thought Minerva had all the momentum, a 61 yard bomb from Cline to Dorian Jackson set up another 1 yard QB sneak for a TD to make it 19-7.

From then on the Beavers controlled the game. A 63 yard TD run from Blake Lucas, who had been known for his stellar play in the D-Line, a 54 yard TD pass from Cline to Foster, their second connection for a score on the night, and a 2 yard TD pass from Cline to Jackson, set up by a Caden Foster INT, put the Beavers up a comfortable 33 at the half, with the score 40-7. A misfire on special teams by the Lions have the Beavers a safety, and they capitalized with a Logan Blissenbach 6 yard TD run, with Blissenbach playing QB. They put the cherry on top in the fourth when Hayden Beebout scored his first career varsity TD from 2 yards out.

Beaver Local’s 56-7 win couldn’t have come at a better time, as they have a premiere home matchup with the rival East Liverpool Potters. Game kicks off next Friday at 7:00 pm on YSN.

*Contributed By YSN’s Mike McKenzie

SALEM STAYS IN THE WIN COLUMN

SALEM OH- Salem continued their winning ways on Tuesday as they took care of business against EBC rivals Minerva. Salem pulled out the win over the Lions in four sets. (21-25 25-18 25-19 25-20)

Stat line:
Rylie Troy: 5 aces, 11 kills, 12 digs
Jenna McClish: 17 digs
Zoie Reid: 3 aces, 9 kills, 8 digs
Elena Colarossi: 12 assists, 4 aces
Emma Hochadel: 16 assists, 12 digs

The Quakers will continue their EBC slate on Thursday as they make the trip to Canton South to take on the Wildcats

UNITED SHINES AGAINST LIONS

MINERVA OH- The MacKenzie Firth era of United volleyball got started on the right foot Monday as United picked up a 4 set win over Minerva (21-25 25-16 27-25 26-24).

Taylor Cope was the leader for United on the night. She finished with 7 aces and 5 blocks.

United will host Columbiana on Tuesday to open up their EOAC schedule.

MINERVA NO MATCH FOR EAGLES

HANOVERTON OH- United flexed their muscles on Friday night against Minerva as they stormed the Lions with a 41-7 pounding.

United’s defense absolutely set the tone early in their matchup with Minerva. They forced 4 turnovers in the first half. Including a huge play by Caden Marshall grabbing a pick six. Grant Knight shined in his debut under center. He was electrifying leading the Eagles offense. He also chipped in on defense causing one of the four turnovers. This win is United’s message to the area, they are still going to be tough to beat.

The Eagles hit the road next week heading to East Canton. Kickoff set for 7:00.

SPRINGFIELD OUTLASTS LIONS ON THE ROAD

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Springfield took the lead late in the game in a 6-3 victory over Minerva on Saturday. Springfield trailed 3-2 in the top of the seventh inning when an error scored two runs.

Springfield got things moving in the first inning, when Mitchell Seymour singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Minerva tied things up at two. Peyton Rich singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Adam Kawecki led things off on the pitcher’s mound for the Tigers. The bulldog went four innings, allowing two runs on five hits, striking out three and walking zero.

Kole Mayle led things off on the hill for Minerva. Mayle went six and a third innings, allowing four runs on nine hits, striking out four and walking one. Evan Barnes threw two-thirds of an inning out of the bullpen.

Springfield saw the ball well today, racking up ten hits in the game. Seymour and AJ Stallsmith each managed multiple hits. Seymour went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead in hits.

Rich led Minerva with three hits in three at bats.

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SALEM SMACKS LIONS TO COMPLETE SWEEP

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Gavin Wilms had all the right stuff on Wednesday for Salem, allowing zero runs and besting Minerva by a score of 11-0

Salem secured the victory thanks to six runs in the fifth inning. Preston Markovich, Blaize Exline, Darius Beck, and Hunter Carlisle each had RBIs in the frame.

In the first inning, the Quakers got their offense started. Lane Rhodes grounded out, scoring one run.

Salem notched six runs in the fifth inning. Their big bats in the inning were led by singles by Beck and Carlisle, an error on a ball put in play by Exline, and a double by Markovich.

A single by Erik Murray in the third inning was a positive for Minerva.

Wilms led things off on the hill for Salem Quakers Varsity. The pitcher surrendered zero runs on two hits over five innings, striking out ten and walking zero.

Ahdyn Lautzenheiser was on the mound for Minerva. The pitcher lasted four innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out four. Kole Mayle threw one inning in relief.

Wilms went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Salem Quakers Varsity in hits.

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