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RANGE CLAIMS FIRST VICTORY ON TIGER TURF

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH- On a night that the Springfield Tigers opened their brand new turf field, it was South Range who laid claim to it throughout the night.  The defending State Champions concluded opening week with a decisive score of 41-14 in favor of the Raiders.

Right from the outset, the Raiders showcased their offensive prowess. At the 7:17 mark, Tristan Toy connected with Brady Crumbacher on a 19-yard touchdown pass, quickly putting South Range on the scoreboard at 6-0. The two-point conversion attempt was successful, with Jimmy Powell finding Dylan Smesko, extending the Raiders’ lead to 8-0.

The Raiders continued their offensive surge with a 31-yard touchdown run by Tristan Toy, extending their lead to 14-0. The point-after attempt was converted by Luke Starkey, further solidifying South Range’s dominance at 15-0 with 2 minutes and 6 seconds remaining.

Early in the second quarter, Blake Ewert added to the Raiders’ lead with a 3-yard touchdown run, putting South Range ahead 21-0. Luke Starkey’s successful extra point made it 22-0 in favor of the Raiders.

South Range’s offensive onslaught continued as Aidan Dominguez powered through for a 1-yard touchdown run, expanding their lead to 28-0. Despite a missed two-point conversion attempt, the Raiders’ lead remained unchallenged.

The Springfield Tigers managed to respond before halftime, as Dante Gentile recorded a 5-yard touchdown run, putting the Tigers on the scoreboard at 28-7 following Kaysen Kosek’s successful extra point.

As the clock wound down in the first half, Blake Ewert found the end zone once again with a 7-yard touchdown run, further solidifying South Range’s dominance with a score of 35-7 as Luke Starkey’s point-after attempt was good.

Heading into the fourth quarter, the Raiders held a commanding 35-7 lead over the Tigers.

Aidan Dominguez continued to impress with a 24-yard touchdown run, extending South Range’s lead to 41-7. Although the extra point was blocked, the Raiders maintained a strong advantage.

Springfield managed to narrow the margin with a 3-yard touchdown run by Wyatt Kuboff, accompanied by Kaysen Kosek’s successful extra point, bringing the score to 41-14.

South Range will open up their renovated stadium next week against Green, while Springfield will jump on the bus and head to Brookfield.

INDIANS SHARP IN HOME OPENER

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Girard, OH – The Girard Indians kicked off their season in impressive fashion, showcasing their strength and determination against the Jefferson Falcons in a high-energy clash that resulted in a final score of 42-21 in favor of the Indians. The game, which took place at the Girard High School stadium, witnessed a series of impactful plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

The Indians wasted no time asserting their dominance, as Stephen Sims of Girard powered through a 2-yard run with 9:39 remaining in the 1st quarter, putting the Indians ahead 7-0. The momentum continued to favor Girard as Ahmad Curd followed suit with his own 2-yard run just three minutes later, extending the lead to 14-0. Kicker Morris proved his reliability by successfully converting all extra points in this early offensive onslaught.

The 2nd quarter saw Girard’s offense continue to shine. Ahmad Curd displayed his skills once again with an 8-yard run, securing another touchdown with 11:56 on the clock, bringing the score to 21-0. Stephen Sims contributed a 1-yard run shortly thereafter, further solidifying Girard’s lead at 28-0. The passing game came into play as well, with Tuff McConahy connecting with Anthony Bengala for a 14-yard touchdown pass, capping off an impressive 35-0 lead for Girard.

The third quarter saw Jefferson Falcons’ Kaige Boczar breaking through Girard’s defense with a stunning 70-yard run, finally putting the Falcons on the scoreboard at 7 points. However, the Indians swiftly answered back, as Tuff McConahy’s 55-yard touchdown pass to Ahmad Curd kept Girard in control at 42-7.

The fourth quarter witnessed a determined Jefferson Falcons’ offense. Luke Funtash managed a 20-yard touchdown run, narrowing the gap to 42-14 with 5:33 remaining. Kaige Boczar once again showcased his speed and agility with a 36-yard run, bringing the Falcons’ total to 21 points with only 1:57 left on the clock. Kicker Jensen Yarosh’s accurate extra points played a crucial role in Jefferson’s resurgence.

As the final whistle blew, the scoreboard displayed a decisive victory for the Girard Indians, with a final score of 42-21. The Indians’ powerful offensive plays combined with a solid kicking game ensured their triumphant start to the season. Looking ahead, Girard (1-0) is gearing up to face the Liberty Leopards (0-1) in week 2, while the Jefferson Falcons (0-1) are set to host Lakeview (1-0).

The Girard Indians have set the tone for an exciting season, and fans can’t wait to see how they continue to dominate on the field.

GARDNER GOES OFF; NILES TOASTS TIGERS

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NILES, OH- In a riveting matchup between the Howland Tigers and the Niles Red Dragons, football fans were treated to a roller-coaster of action, with both teams leaving it all on the field. The first quarter remained scoreless as the two teams jockeyed for control. However, the second quarter brought a flurry of excitement. Howland’s quarterback, John Perry, showcased his skills with a precision 20-yard touchdown pass to TJ Douglas, putting the Tigers on the board at 6-0 with just 4 minutes and 10 seconds left on the clock. The successful PAT by Jack Litton extended their lead to 7-0.

Not to be outdone, the Niles Red Dragons roared back just before halftime. With a mere 6 seconds left, Antuan Gardner sprinted his way into the end zone with a 9-yard touchdown run, bringing the score to a close 7-6 in favor of Howland as the teams headed into the locker rooms.

As the third quarter unfolded, Niles continued to surge. Gardner once again demonstrated why he’s considered one of the area’s best with a 9-yard touchdown run at the 8:38 mark. Anthony Georgalas’s successful extra point kick boosted Niles’ lead to 14-7. The fourth quarter proved to be a pivotal turning point, with both teams fiercely battling for supremacy. Niles’ Anthony Budak unleashed an electrifying 85-yard touchdown run, extending Niles’ advantage. Howland responded with a stunning 62-yard touchdown pass from Perry to Josh Jarvis, reigniting their hopes and narrowing the gap to a one-score game.

However, Niles’ Gardner refused to be contained. With a relentless drive, he powered his way into the end zone from 4 yards out, expanding Niles’ lead to 28-14. Gardner continued his stellar performance, notching another touchdown with a 15-yard run, securing Niles’ commanding 35-14 lead with just 3 minutes and 47 seconds left on the game clock. Mother Nature had other plans, though, as inclement weather abruptly brought the game to an early close.

When all was said and done, Niles emerged victorious with a well-fought 35-14 lead, starting their season off on a high note with a 1-0 record. On the other side, Howland faced an unfortunate defeat, commencing their season at 0-1.

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SOUTH RANGE COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DAVID RACH

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CANFIELD, OH-In the heart of Ohio, where the echoes of victory still reverberated through the fields, David Rach begins an exhilarating journey as the new head coach for the South Range Raiders’ football team. Fresh off a remarkable state championship win in Ohio’s division V, the Raiders were a force to be reckoned with. As Rach stepped onto the practice field for the first time as head coach, he surely couldn’t help but feel the weight of the legacy left by his mentor and predecessor, Dan Yeagley. A man whose name had become synonymous with football greatness in the community, Yeagley had guided the Raiders to over 200 victories, and Rach had been privileged to witness the magic unfold firsthand for over a decade, both as a player and as a member of the coaching staff.

With boundless determination, Rach endeavored to carry on the tradition of excellence that Coach Yeagley had instilled in the team.  As the new season kicks off, the South Range Raiders find themselves facing formidable opponents week after week.

In the end, the South Range Raiders won’t just play for themselves, but for the honor of their storied past and the dreams of their community. With David Rach at the helm, they will embark on a remarkable journey, aiming to etch their own chapter into the annals of football history, while paying homage to the legend whose teachings had paved their way.

Coach Rach is about to set sail on his maiden voyage as the Raider Captain, but first, he caught up with YSN’s Chris Sigler for our YSN Coach’s Corner.

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DADO PERFECT AT THE DISH; RAIDERS GAS PAST GIRARD

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CANFIELD, OH- Leave it to a Junior to pay homage to the seniors on Senior Night.  Madison Dado was in the zone on Wednesday, tallying four hits and leading South Range to a 15-2 win over Girard. Dado doubled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the third, and doubled in the fourth.

The Raiders secured the victory thanks to nine runs in the third inning. Anna Aey, Giada Pauline, Ashley Rupert, Dado, Kelly Szolek, and Jayli Wilt each had RBIs in the big inning.

South Range tallied nine runs in the third inning.  The Raiders put the pressure on, led by singles by Pauline, Dado, Szolek, and Wilt and doubles by Aey and Rupert.

Wilt earned the victory in the pitcher’s circle for the Raiders. The pitcher surrendered two runs on five hits over five innings, striking out seven.

Emily Rosace took the loss for Girard. The bulldog surrendered 13 runs on 13 hits over three innings, striking out one and walking one.

South Range collected 15 hits on the day. Dado, Szolek, Rupert, Aey, and Wilt each collected multiple hits for South Range. Dado went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead South Range in hits.

Serrano led Girard with two hits in two at-bats.

RAIDERS REMAIN PERFECT; BLANK JEFFERSON

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CANFIELD, OH- South Range is firing on all cylinders right out of the gate in 2023.  South Range defeated Jefferson 10-0 on Wednesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout.

In the first inning, the Raiders got their offense started when Nick Plunkett singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

South Range then put up five runs in the third inning and the offensive barrage was led by Logan Baxter, Shumate, and Shane Lindstrom, who each had RBIs in the inning.

One bright spot for Jefferson Area Varsity Falcons was a double by Lambert in the fourth inning.

Raider Sophomore Tyson Tarajack took the win for South Range. The right-hander surrendered zero runs on one hit over four innings, striking out five. Shumate threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Toby Dickson took the loss for Jefferson. Dickson went three innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits, striking out three, and walking zero.

South Range tallied ten hits in the game. Lindstrom, Baxter, Plunkett, and Billy Skripac all collected multiple hits for the Raiders. Lindstrom led South Range Varsity Raiders with three hits in three at-bats.

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2022 HUBBARD EAGLES FOOTBALL ROSTER

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HUBBARD
HOME # AWAY # NAME POSITION CLASS
1 1 Rome Odem RB/LB FR
2 2 Mason Hodge TE/LB SR
3 3 Lavonte Daniels WR/DB JR
4 4 NNikolas Hendrix QB/DB SR
5 5 Xzander Owens RB/LB JR
6 6 Mathew Chaney WR/DB FR
7 7 Braydon Songer QB/DB FR
8 8 Ben Wilcox RB/DB SR
9 9 Gino Madeline TE/DL SR
10 10 Andrew Kali WR/DB JR
11 11 Lucas Malutic QB/DB SO
12 12 Brady Fabrizio WR/DB FR
14 14 Skyler Phibbs WR/DB SR
15 15 Yianni Hazimihalis RB/LB SR
17 17 Brady Krisuk TE/DL FR
18 18 Garland Warren RB/LB JR
21 21 Royal McConahy RB/DB SR
23 23 Kadin Smaldino WR/DB SR
24 24 Richard Sandberg TE/DL SR
25 25 Johnathan Schiraldi RB/LB FR
27 27 Joseph Hamm RB/DL SO
28 28 Terry (TJ) Miller RB/LB FR
29 29 Baron Reynolds-Penny RB/DB SO
30 30 Caleb MacKay K FR
31 31 Daniel Trickett WR/DB FR
33 33 Michael Hazimihalis RB/LB FR
36 36 Joey Komlanc TE/DL JR
37 37 Tyler Saunders RB/LB JR
40 40 Bobby Thompson TE/LB FR
50 50 Gavin Phibbs OL/DL SO
51 51 AJ Rossodivita OL/LB FR
53 53 Gabriel Hamrock OL/DL SO
54 54 Nunzio Scacchetti OL/DL JR
55 55 Michael Biro OL/LB SR
56 56 Nathaniel Cochrane OL/DL SO
58 58 Landen Rain OL/DL SO
59 59 Lucas Seese OL/LB JR
61 61 William Altheide OL/DL FR
62 62 Kinnson Hall OL/DL FR
64 64 Steven Gregory OL/DL FR
65 65 Austin Reuff OL/DL FR
66 66 Nicholas Scutillo OL/DL SR
68 68 Logan Lehman OL/DL FR
70 70 Nick Bowser OL/DL JR
73 73 Ben Chaney OL/DL SR
76 76 Nicholas Pallante OL/DL JR

KALIFORNIA LOVE

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*Contributed by Anthony Romo

HUBBARD, OH – The Hubbard Eagles baseball team rose to a very successful season in 2022, posting a record of 13-9. A large part of the success of the Eagles this Spring has to do with the play of Sophomore standout Andrew Kali. Kali was recently named as a 1st Team All-NE8 selection for this season, as he accumulated a .471 batting average and 23 RBIs for Hubbard. Andrew has big aspirations for this summer, as he accepted an invitation to participate in the Dominican Republic this upcoming summer, with the opportunity to sharpen his skills with some of the best prospects that there are to offer. Kali also stated how excited he is to do community work during his time there. Andrew, alongside his former teammate and good friend Jake Hettrick, has collaborated to create a nonprofit organization which is named Inspire More Athletes. The goal of the organization is to help others with mental health struggles outside of sports.

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JEFFERSON TO EXIT NE8

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JEFFERSON OH- According to sources, Jefferson Area High School will be exiting the Northeast 8 Athletic Conference effective the 2023-2024 school year. Those same sources say that Jefferson will be heading to the Chagrin Valley Conference.

21 WFMJ Sports Director Dana Balash got a quote from Northeast 8 commissioner Rob Conklin.

Stay tuned to YSN for updates on developments to this ongoing story.

 

 

DANA’S TWEET:

SOUTH RANGE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 5) WITH DAN YEAGLEY

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CANFIELD, OH – Head coach Dan Yeagley and the South Range Raiders are flying high coming into week seven and like always, the Raiders took care of business and showed why they are one of the top teams in Region 17. The Raiders improved to 6-0 on the season after a 41-14 victory over the Girard Indians on Friday night. Up next for South Range will be a road contest against a NE8 foe as the Raiders will travel to Niles on Friday night.

YSN’s own, D.J. Yokley, had the opportunity to talk with Coach Yeagley this week to discuss the huge win over Girard, what Coach and his staff are looking to achieve in the NE8 as they are now 3-0 atop the conference, what some of the key things are that the Raiders need to do to pick up a win in week seven.

All that and more in this week’s episode of South Range football coach’s corner with head coach Dan Yeagley!

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