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PIRATES BRING THE FIREWORKS

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By Anthony Melone

Newton Falls, OH- The Southeast Pirates traveled to Newton Falls to face the Tigers in a high scoring game for the Pirates of Ravenna. Southeast Running Back Bryer Pickana finished the game with 4 rushing touchdowns and laying his team in rushing yards. Pirates win 43-14.

In one of the more unique first quarters of high school football, both teams brought back kick returns for touchdowns in the quarter. First by Newton Falls when Kick Returner Chase Clonch ran one back from 75 yards then Austin Meija for Southeast returned one from 88 yards. Pirate’s Pickana then took over for Southeast. Pickana scored two rushing touchdowns in just the first quarter and Southeast went into the locker room with a commanding 23-6 lead.
Southeast increased their lead in the second half. Pickana scored two more rushing touchowns and the Pirates never looked back. Newton Falls would get into the endzone in the fourth quarter though with a 1 yard touchdown run by Ethan Powell. Southeast wins 43-14. Southeast (2-2) will host Crestview next week while Newton Falls (0-4) will travel to LaBrae. Catch both games on YSNLive.com

ALL DUBS IN THE VILLE

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By Ty Bartell

 

GARRETTSVILLE, OH—The Garrettsville Garfield Lady G-Men continued their dominant run, sweeping the Newton Falls Tigers in straight sets on Thursday night. With set scores of 25-19, 25-15, and 25-16, Garfield improved to 7-0 on the season and extended their perfect set record to 19-0.

Garfield’s offense was led by Hannah Kernig, who tallied 12 kills, all in the first set, while also adding 2 aces and 1 block. Kyla Grace contributed 6 kills, 2 aces, and 6 digs, while Reese Shirkey chipped in with 3 kills, 2 aces, 7 digs, and 10 assists. Tenley Korosec provided 15 assists, 3 digs, and 1 ace, and Lily Shay anchored the defense with 15 digs and 4 aces.

With the victory, Garfield sets up a crucial matchup against conference rival Crestview (7-0) on Tuesday, September 10th, with first serve scheduled for 7 p.m. Crestview has dropped only one set all season and boasts a 21-1 set record. Newton Falls (2-5) will face off against the Southeast Pirates (1-5) at home on Monday, September 9th.

REBELS STAY ON POINT

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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview kept their unbeaten streak alive Tuesday night, making quick work of Newton Falls in MVAC action with a dominant straight-set win (25-12, 25-11, 25-14). The Rebels came out swinging and never let up, controlling the tempo from start to finish.

Abbey Emch was a force, racking up 18 kills, 2 blocks, and 3 aces to lead the way. Lainy Auer was right behind her with 14 kills, 2 blocks, and 6 digs. Sophia Stewart ran the show with 23 assists and added 9 digs, while Sophia Dattilio held it down at the net with 3 blocks.

Newton Falls had Jada Blutcher leading the offense with 4 kills, Torrie Fanton dishing out 7 assists and 10 service points, and Payton Murphy holding down the back row with 6 digs.

Crestview’s run continues Thursday as they head to Champion, while Newton Falls looks to bounce back on the road against Garfield.

JAYS FLY OVER NEWTON FALLS

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NORTH JACKSON, OH- Friday night lights shone bright over Jackson-Milton’s new stadium, and the Jays christened their home turf with a dominant 48-6 win over Newton Falls. It was a display of sheer athleticism and grit as the Jays ramped up to a 2-0 start for the season, extending their winning streak to nine straight regular season non-conference games since 2022.

Senior QB Keegan White was on fire, tearing up the field with 244 rushing yards on 15 carries and dancing into the end zone four times. White wasn’t just a ground threat; he also connected with Senior WR Vincent Fay for a spectacular 57-yard touchdown pass. Not to be outdone, Junior RB Lind’nardo Hines made the most of his six carries, racking up 69 yards, while Fay himself took it to the house on a swift 23-yard run among his three carries for 28 yards.

The Jays’ defense was just as formidable. Sophomore LB DJ Osborne led the charge with nine tackles, including a tackle for loss (TFL). Junior Jack McDevitt made his presence felt with seven tackles, a sack, and a blocked extra point. Fay and Junior Kris Gay were relentless, with Gay adding two sacks and three TFLs to the defensive havoc.

In a cool twist, the JV squad got some action too, with Freshman RB Carter Headley scoring his first touchdown on a hard-fought 3-yard run late in the fourth quarter, behind some solid blocking from the JV offensive line.

Special teams were on point as well, with Senior Kicker Brady Cole nailing 6 of 7 extra points and booting kickoffs with an average of 42 yards, including a long of 55.

The Jays are now gearing up to take on the Bombers of Windham next week in what’s shaping up to be a clash of the 2-0s. If their current form is anything to go by, it’s going to be a game you won’t want to miss.

TIGERS HUNT DOWN THEIR FIRST WIN

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Newton Falls was on the prowl for a win Thursday night, and they got it with a straight-set victory over Liberty (25-12, 25-12, 25-16).

Jada Blutcher led the attack with 10 kills, while Hanna Wright added 9. Karsen Gazda was solid with 18 service points and 8 digs, and Lilly Sait chipped in with 8 kills and 15 points. Torrie Fanton kept the offense rolling with 27 assists.

Next up, Newton Falls hits the road on Tuesday to take on Crestview.

LABRAE GETS A SWEEP IN FIRST MVAC WIN

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LEAVITTSBURG OH- LaBrae was on fire Tuesday night, sweeping Newton Falls out of the MVAC with a decisive straight-set win (25-19, 25-16, 25-18).

Riley Rowe led the attack for LaBrae with 14 kills, while Taylor Burns added 9. Shelby Bragg was sharp at the service line with 4 aces and dished out 15 assists. Taylor Burns and Vada Allen each chipped in 3 aces. Khloe Sanderson held it down on defense with 13 digs, and Ella Kuszmaul added 2 blocks.

For Newton Falls, Hanna Wright put up 7 kills and 2 blocks, while Payton Murphy anchored the defense with 19 digs. Lilly Sait contributed 15 points from the service line, and Torrie Fanton kept the offense moving with 19 assists.

LaBrae is back in action Thursday, hosting Champion, while Newton Falls will travel to Liberty.

FORWARD BULLDOGS; EP TAMES NEWTON FALLS

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- East Palestine rolled over Newton Falls with a commanding 45-14 victory, thanks to a stellar performance from their quarterback Owen Jurjavcic. This game wasn’t just a win; it was a showcase of East Palestine’s offensive firepower and strategic play.

This was the first win for EP on opening night since 2016.

The scoring kicked off with Newton Falls’ Gage Phares bulldozing his way to a 2-yard touchdown, but East Palestine quickly responded. Jurjavcic sprinted for a 44-yard touchdown, though the kick afterward didn’t find its mark. The back-and-forth continued, but East Palestine started pulling away when Jurjavcic connected with RJ May for a 32-yard touchdown pass, capped off by a successful run from Peyton Rutledge for the extra two points.

Phares wasn’t done yet, answering with a 43-yard dash to the end zone, keeping Newton Falls in the game early. However, East Palestine shifted gears with Rutledge punching in an 8-yard run, followed by another long touchdown connection between Jurjavcic and May for 45 yards.

As the game progressed, East Palestine’s dominance became apparent. Jurjavcic found the end zone again with an 8-yard run, and May grabbed another touchdown pass from 13 yards out. Zach Schnelle also made his mark with a 20-yard touchdown run in the final quarter, firmly sealing the deal for East Palestine.

East Palestine not only dominated the scoreboard but also the stats sheet. They racked up 448 total yards with a ground game that churned out 316 yards, thanks to Jurjavcic’s whopping 228 rushing yards. On the other side, Newton Falls managed 186 total yards, with Phares contributing 64 on the ground.

Jurjavcic was a dual-threat monster, going 7-for-10 in passing with 132 yards and three touchdowns, not to mention his impressive ground performance. RJ May was on the receiving end of most of Jurjavcic’s aerial assault, tallying 132 yards on six catches.

This game was a clear display of East Palestine’s robust offensive strategies and their ability to control both the tempo and the turf. Newton Falls, while showing flashes of potential, couldn’t keep pace with East Palestine’s relentless attacks. As East Palestine marches forward with this momentum, they’re definitely a team to watch as they gear up for Windham, while Newton Falls will look to regroup and tackle their next challenge head-on on the road against Springfield.

NEWTON FALLS VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH KRISTINA BAKER

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By Ty Bartell

NEWTON FALLS OH- Volleyball season is back in full swing and The Newton Falls Tigers are on the prowl for another winning campaign. Going 16-9 in the 2023 season, The Tigers posted a winning season and were competitive in the very tough Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference’s (MVAC) Gray Tier.

From her humble roots, learning under legendary volleyball coach at Southeast High School, Mary Tarka, Kristina Baker has been in love with the sport of volleyball since she first stepped on the court. Bringing that passion to the Newton Falls community, Coach Baker looks to deliver another winning season to a supportive community that has a culture of success in multiple athletics.

YSNs Ty Bartell got the opportunity to talk with The Tigers skipper on her volleyball journey prior to Newton Falls, the names to be on the lookout for this season, her season expectations and goals. All that and more in the episode of Coaches Corner, exclusively on YSN!

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RUSCOE DOMINATES IN DOUBLE DIP

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STRUTHERS, OH- Newton Falls tore up the field against Liberty on Wednesday, cruising to a 12-1 victory with a show of strength right out of the gate. Owen Gazda kicked things off with a two-run triple in the first inning, setting the tone for a game that would quickly slip away from Liberty. Clayton Bratton and Georgie Phillips added fuel to the fire with hits that brought in more runs, capitalizing on a costly error to stretch the lead further.

Gazda wasn’t done yet, bringing in another run in the second with a sacrifice fly, and Leland Vargo kept the hits coming in the third, driving in yet another run. On the mound, Trevor Ruscoe kept Liberty’s batters at bay, allowing just one run over five solid innings.

The Newton Falls lineup was on point, collecting nine hits. Gazda was particularly lethal, knocking in four runs and showing off on the bases along with teammates Ethan Powell and Cameron Huff, who both snagged a couple of steals themselves. The team’s discipline at the plate was evident, earning them nine walks and helping to maintain pressure throughout the game.

Not to be outdone by their own earlier performance, Newton Falls kept the momentum rolling into a second game against Campbell, delivering a decisive 10-0 shutout. This time it was Huff who sparked the offense with an RBI single in the first, followed by a series of hits from Gazda, Ruscoe, Rapczak, and Kendall in the third that blew the game wide open.

Ruscoe mirrored his earlier pitching prowess, tossing another five innings of shutout ball, striking out nine. The team’s defense held tight, flawless in the field across both games.

Sway Rodriguez had 2 of the three hits in the game for the Red Devils.

Newton Falls is shaping up to be a serious contender as the postseason approaches, sitting pretty with a 14-7-1 record. They’re not just winning; they’re dominating, and with this kind of momentum, they’re a team to watch closely.

TIGERS CLAW INTO THE NEXT ROUND

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NEWTON FALLS OH- Newton Falls powered their way into the next round of the tournament on Monday with a commanding 12-2 run-rule victory over Warren JFK. With this win, they advance to the sectional finals where they’ll travel to Chalker on Wednesday.

Newton Falls wasted no time asserting their dominance, exploding for runs early in the game. Kylee Lance led the offensive charge, going 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs to pace the team’s offense. Abby Wolford also contributed with 2 RBIs, while Madelyn Knight added another 2 RBIs to the scoreboard. Ella Downing reached base with a hit and a walk, scoring a run for Newton Falls.

I’m the circle, Kylee Lance was lights out, pitching a complete game gem. She allowed just 1 earned run on 5 hits over 6 innings, while striking out an impressive 10 batters to stifle the Warren JFK offense.

Warren JFK managed to get on the board with runs from Samiya Currie and Jasmine Ridley, but it wasn’t enough to keep up with Newton Falls’ offensive onslaught. Hannah Myers also had a strong showing at the plate, tallying 2 hits.