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IT’S GOOD TO HAVE DAV’

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For South Range Senior, Ryan Davenport, he’s been known best for the last 2 years for being a defensive run stopper as a defensive end, and making incredible plays on offense when called upon.  He’s become accustomed to hearing “Who’s 45?” because he’s been surrounded by such talent during the course of his high school career.  No worries, though.

Davenport has been making a name for himself under the radar.  As of this writing, Davenport is the leading receiver on the Raiders midway through the 2018 season, and given the names in the receiving corps, that’s not just any random accolade.  That’s quite the accomplishment.

Make no mistake about it, “Dav” enjoys flying underneath the radar, but sees it as a personal challenge to chisel his name into the South Range archives, and his season is bigger, stronger, faster, and better than ever before.

This week we focus on South Range’s not-so-secret weapon, their defensive end, and Y-guy, Ryan Davenport in: IT’S GOOD TO HAVE DAV

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LADY RAIDERS SLAY DRAGONS

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CANFIELD, OH-  Raider Volleyball beat a 10-2 Niles team in 4 sets on Tuesday night (25-19 25-16 17-25 25-14)

In the first set the Raiders made a statement quick as they hit their way to 6 kills before surrendering an error. The Raiders had 14 kills in the first set and only 4 errors. That helped the Raiders take set 1 25-19.

The Raiders put another strong step forward in set 2 as Anna Primavera for the momentum rolling with 3 early kills. Abby George also started to make her presence felt in the middle. Jenna Barbessi gathered 5 kills in the set and the Raiders took it 25-16.

In the 3rd set the Raiders passing started to struggle a bit which lead to more attack errors. Almost half of the Raiders total attack errors came in set 3. Niles took advantage. They took set 3 17-25.

The Raiders refocused in the 4th set, as Abby George and Emily Irons both got a couple kills to swing the momentum back to the Raiders side. An Anna Primavera ace, along with strong serving getting Niles out of system gave the Raiders a big lead that they would never let go. The Raiders dominated set 4 25-14.

The Raiders hit .167 overall as a team. They had 9 different players record a kill. Jenna Barbessi lead the offense with 13 kills, she also had a dig. Anna Primavera with 9 kills and 7 digs. Abby George with 7 kills on the night. Drew Feren had 21 assists and 4 digs, also a kill. Emily Irons with 15 assists 7 kills and 6 digs. Mary Kuhns had 11 digs 5 aces and 2 kills.

Raiders will return to action Thursday as they travel to Lakeview who leads the NE8.

SOUTH RANGE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH DAN YEAGLEY (EP 3)

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A big home win for the Raiders over rival Crestview in Week 3 gives the South Range team a big boost heading into game number four.  Marlington is in town to matchup their 2-1 record against Coach Yeagley and his troops!

On this week’s Coach’s Corner, Coach Yeagley and DJ discuss the importance of a good coaching staff as it pertains to team unity.  What makes South Range’s coaches so successful?

Also, we recap the week that was and look forward to making another positive mark against Marlington.

All that and more in this week’s South Range Coach’s Corner with Dan Yeagley!

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HAVE NO FEAR: STEAR IS HERE!

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What happens when you blend a truck-loving, hunting, hard-working, country boy with great hands and incredible speed with a high-powered offense and a shutdown defense?

You get South Range Senior- Josh Stear.

While he’s quiet in his demeanor, Stear leads by example on the field.  He’s the guy who wants the ball when the game is on the line, and when you see 20 on the field, don’t blink.  If you do, he’s going to beat you for six points without a doubt.

Coming off a great rivalry game against the Rebels last Friday, Josh Stear sits down with DJ Yokley to talk business (he wants to open his own) and pleasure in this week’s South Range Player Profile: HAVE NO FEAR: STEAR IS HERE!  

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MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY

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The old Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme reads:

“Mary, Mary, quite contrary.  How does your garden grow?  With silver bells and cockleshells, and pretty maids all in a row.”

While we don’t know much about cockleshells, or maids in a row, we do know that if South Range needed a new garden…Senior Mary Kuhns would be the one digging it.  Kuhns is the super setter, and defensive standout for the Lady Raiders this year.  She’s already had numerous (possibly record-breaking) performances that have wowed those in attendance.

So what’s her secret?  What does she want to do after college?

Anthony Hartwig sits down with this week’s South Range Player Profile of Mary Kuhns: MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY

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FALCONS BREAK OUT BROOMS ON LADY RAIDERS

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JEFFERSON, OH- The Raider Volleyball team got swept on Tuesday night by Jefferson Area (10-25 22-25 23-25)

The first set was completely dominated by the Falcons. The Raiders could only get 3 kills to hit the floor and surrendered 7 attack errors as the Falcons took it 10-25.

The 2nd and 3rd sets were much more competitive than the 1st as the Raider defense picked up, Abby George got herself 3 blocks and the Raiders as a team picked up 34 digs. Even with impressive defense, however, the Raiders could not find an offensive rhythm. Their kills leaders were 3 players tied with 4. The Falcons pulled out set 2 22-25 and came back from a 22-19 deficit to take set 3 23-25.

The Raiders kept their strong serving going tonight. As a team, they had 11 service aces, 3 from both Drew Ferren and Emily Irons. Anna Primavera Abby George and Jenna Barbessi lead the team with 4 kills each. Primavera added 6 digs George with 3 blocks and Barbessi with 5 digs. Drew Ferren had 11 assists and 5 digs while Emily Irons had 6 assists 3 kills and 4 digs. Mary Kuhns with the team lead in digs with 14.

The Raiders return to action Thursday hosting Struthers.

SOUTH RANGE VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH KATHERINE KOMARA (EP 3)

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It’s the third rendezvous between Coach K and Anthony Hartwig, and they get down to the finer details of the season so far.

What’s the major focus for this year’s Lady Raider team?  Is going back to the basics a positive for this team?  What’s the checklist Coach has for this week?

Find out in the huddle as YSN serves up the ace on Raider Volleyball Coverage in South Range Volleyball Coach’s Corner with Katherine Komara powered by Baird Brothers and Diamond 9 Development!

        

 

LADY RAIDERS GROUND BLUE JAYS!

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The Raider Volleyball team won a non-conference game against Jackson Milton Monday night in 5 sets (25-21 25-19 24-26 17-25 15-11).

In the 1st set, the Raiders offense started off pretty slow taking 13 attacks until getting their first kill. Fortunately for them, Jackson Milton wasn’t able to hit much better. Then Anna Primavera came alive and lead the Raiders to a 25-21 set 1 victory.  

The Raider offense stayed hot in set 2 as Abby George and Jenna Barbessi got kills to get the offense in rhythm early. The Raiders had their best hitting set of the match, that paired with 6 service aces and 0 errors helped the Raiders cruise to a 25-19 set 2 win.

Things got sticky in the 3rd and 4th sets for the Raiders as attack errors began to build up and Jackson Milton took advantage and grabbed momentum. They won a close 24-26 set and then ran away with a 17-25 set 4.  

The 5th and decisive set the Blue Jays had all the momentum. But strong serving from the Raiders got the Jays out of the system and let the Raiders take an 11-7 lead. Anna Primavera put the set away with a kill down the middle as the Raiders won set 5 15-11

The Raiders hitting percentage went down in the 3rd and 4th sets causing their match hitting percentage to be .072. However, the Raiders served up 17 service aces. 5 from Anna Primavera. Primavera also notched an impressive double-double gathering 21 kills and 14 digs. Mary Kuhns kept the ball up all night finishing with 27 digs. Drew Ferren had 18 assists while Emily Irons had 16.

The Raiders return to NE8 play Tuesday night as they travel to Jefferson Area High School.

INDIANS CLIP EAGLES IN REBOUND GAME

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GIRARD, OH-  Girard coming off of a tough loss to Hubbard was ready to get back on the horse tonight and ride back onto the winning side of town.  Following a tough week of practice Girard was ready to take on JFK. Right from the start, the offense led by Mark Waid would put up 35 points alone in the first half.  Waid spread the ball around hitting Mick Malito, Aiden Warga, Terrence Davis and Morgan Clardy for touchdowns. He even ran one on his own for 6.

Waid for the second time this season totaled over 400 yards passing.  JFK was vulnerable to the Indians passing attack. For JFK, sophomore running back Cameron Hollobaugh received most of the work, but often he was met with stiff resistance from the Indians defensive line led by Jack Delgarbino.  

In talking to Waid after the game, the team learned a lot from last weeks loss and realized they “Can’t take anyone for granted.”   Next week they face Champion and according to Waid they will still start from square one this week and will continue to work hard.

 

**Story reported by the Voice of the Girard Indians, Britt Taylor

THE U.S.S. HARROLD SAILING IN SOUTH RANGE

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If you Google the U.S.S. Harold, you will find a ship listed as an E-Class destroyer escort that was constructed for the U.S. Navy during WWII.  *If you Google U.S.S. Harrold in South Range, you will find a sturdy, powerful Class A defense destroyer that suits up in burgundy and gold every Friday night for the Raiders.

The difference in the two stories is one of these destroyers was decommissioned after 2 years, the other is in year four of deflating opposing defenses for touchdowns regularly.

One earned 2 battle stars in one war, the other scored 3 touchdowns in one night.

No matter the way you slice it, South Range’s Trent Harrold is built for war.  When opposing coaches watch the film, and they see the gold 36 jersey breaking tackles as if he’s running through ghosts, they know they’re in for a long night.

We had the chance to catch up with Trent before practice, and discuss many topics that include the main differences from last year to this one, and what characteristic he hopes to leave with his underclassman!

All that and more on this week’s South Range Player Profile: THE U.S.S. HARROLD SAILING IN SOUTH RANGE

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*Probably doesn’t really come up in a Google Search, but it’s worth a shot.