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WEEK 7 BIG DOGS OF THE VALLEY WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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With OVER 53,000 votes cast between Sunday at 7 PM and Wednesday at midnight, the Week 7 Winners have been chosen for Baird Brothers’ Big Dog of the Valley.

 

Congratulations to South Range’s Chris Brooks (27,099 votes) whose 27 Points/6 Rebounds/2 Steals/3 Assists against Salem earned him the boy’s Week 7 reward.

 

Congratulations to Struthers’ Trinity McDowell (7,759 votes) who posted 19 Points in her game against Hubbard, and got the Week 7 nod for the ladies.

PHOTO CREDIT: HUDL/Trinity McDowell

SOUTH RANGE BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH JOHN CULLEN

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In South Range, the reigns of the Hoops Program is run by legendary Coach, John Cullen.  Known for his Basketball IQ and the way he is able to transfer that knowledge onto the court for the Raiders is one of the biggest reasons for the success of the program under his watch.  As he’ll tell you, the other reasons come down to the execution of the game plan.  While the Raiders are having a successful campaign so far, Coach C knows and acknowledges that the biggest burdens are yet to come.

With all that being said, the Raiders are doing what the Raiders always do.  Win with what they have.  Not a tall team this year, South Range has had to create their opportunities by playing outstanding defense and setting the pace offensively.

YSN’s Brent Bigelow sat down with Coach Cullen to discuss how the team has faired thus far, as well as looking into the crystal ball for what’s to come.

All that and more on Episode 1 of South Range Coach’s Corner with John Cullen.

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BURY EXTRAORDINARY

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Life is fast right now for the Leader of the Pack in Poland.  With her team undefeated currently, Poland Senior Sarah Bury continues to be a leader on the court for the Lady Dogs.  The fact that Bury recently became one of the few Poland Lady Bulldogs to eclipse the 1000-point mark is exceptional, however, the fact that she had no idea that she was on pace for the mark speaks more to her character than any basket ever could.

Oh, and by the way, her coach had to insist that she shoot the ball instead of passing to her teammate in order to land the feat.  That tells you all you need to know in that story, alone.

YSN’s Anthony Hartwig sat down with the very humble, well spoken, and team-oriented, Sarah Bury for this week’s Poland Girls Hoops Profile: BURY EXTRAORDINARY

 

POLAND BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH NICK BLANCH (EP 1)

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Halfway through the season, we catch up with the Blue-Hot Poland Lady Bulldogs, they’re still undefeated- rolling through the competition at home and on the road.  Head Coach Nick Blanch sits down with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig and discusses this years squad, and what makes this group so special.

What makes this team so close-knit?  Is there a different philosophy this year?  What does the coaching staff do so well?

A great team is led from the front, and Coach Blanch exemplifies exactly that.  Get all the Dog-gone Details in this week’s Poland Coach’s Corner with Nick Blanch.

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SAUER POWER

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You no longer have to look to the Marvel Universe for a superhero.  In fact, you don’t have to look far at all.  South Range’s Senior Basketball Star, Brooke Sauerwein has taken some sour lemons and has hand-crafted some great lemonade for her senior year.

For those unaware, Brooke suffered a devastating knee injury during the Lady Raiders playoff run last year.  Sauerwein served as the team spark off the bench where she takes the floor and instantly outworks her opponents.  Known for her grit, determination, and ability to hustle-Brooke Sauerwein is best known for her sparkling personality off the court and superpowers on it.

YSN’s Anthony Hartwig sat down with Brooke for this week’s South Range Basketball Player Profile: SAUER POWER.

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SLA’ BELLS ARE RINGING

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Sleigh Bells always have you getting into the Christmas spirit, don’t they?

That mood is 24/7 for South Range Senior, Marlaina Slabach.  Her cheer is not limited to just one season, but year-round.  The multi-sport star provides good tidings for her teammates and coaches throughout the year in soccer, basketball and caps it off with softball.

The only person more cheery this time of year than Ol’ Saint Nick, is aptly nicknamed “Sleigh Bells” and YSN’s Anthony Hartwig had the pleasure of sitting down with Marlaina for this week’s South Range Player Profile: SLA’ BELLS ARE RINGING

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DESTINY IS CERTAIN

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For Hubbard Senior, Destiny Watson, there are few things she enjoys as much as time on the court.

The 2018 season is just underway and Watson is ready to leave her legacy on the Lady Eagle program.  Watson is a cager who prides herself on hard work and leadership.

Sit down with YSN’s Jamie Thomson and find out what Watson aspires to become after she wraps things up on the hardwood on this week’s Hubbard Eagle Player Profile: DESTINY IS CERTAIN

 

 

 

GIRARD COACH’S CORNER WITH PAT PEARSON (EP 11)

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In this final episode of Girard Coach’s Corner, Coach Pearson talks about making it to one more Monday.  He and the team gear up for Cincinnati Wyoming for ALL the marbles, the Division IV State Championship in Ohio!

Our Britt Taylor shines a light on what the key differences will be, and the meaning for this year no matter the outcome.

All that and more on Episode 11 of Girard Football Coach’s Corner!

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HUBBARD CELEBRATES THANKS-GIVENS

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Hubbard Senior, Ramiah Givens has it all together.  She’s a leader who is smart, savvy, athletic, and she has the determination to finish what she starts.

In this case, she’s looking to help the Lady Eagles elevate to new heights in the 2018-2019 campaign.

Her future, though?

So bright, she needs shades.

YSN’s Jamie Thomson caught up with Ramiah to discuss this season, and her future plans after school in this week’s Hubbard Player Profile: HUBBARD CELEBRATES THANKS-GIVENS

 

HUBBARD GIRLS HOOPS COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH RAY DELUCO

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On the inaugural Hubbard Girls Basketball Coach’s Corner, YSN’s own Jamie Thomson sits down with Coach DeLuco and discusses the offseason program as well as the tough schedule to begin the season.

What are the expectations?  Team goals?

Will the Eagles fly again in 2018?  We’ll find out straight from the Lead Eagle!

All that, and more on Episode 1 of Hubbard Girls Coach’s Corner!