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RAIDERS ROLL IN HOME OPENER

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CANFIELD, OH- It took a couple weeks, but the Lady Raiders finally got to play in their home gym Thursday night hosting Hubbard. The Raiders dominated and won 55-30.

The Eagles has a bright first quarter to start the game as they weathered an early 14-2 Raider lead, and closed the gram on a 7-2 run. A 16-9 deficit seemed like a win for a team that had struggled so much to start their season. Unfortunately for the Eagles, their struggles found them in the second quarter. The Raiders outscored Hubbard 31-5 in the 2nd and 3rd quarters to take a commanding lead. The Eagles had an impressive 4th quarter scoring 16 points. But it wasn’t enough to catch the Raiders as they rolled in their home opener 55-30.

Izzy Lamparty led the way for the Raiders with 16 points 8 rebounds. Gabby Lamparty also has a strong night with 8 points and 6 assists.

Toshe Stone led the Eagles with 11 points.

South Range gets back in action on Saturday as they travel to Ursuline.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

LEOPARDS POUNCE ON REBELS

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COLUMBIANA OH- On Wednesday night a clash between two AAC Blue contenders took place at Crestview high school. Liberty came away with this one 64-46.

This was a matchup of two teams that like to play opposite styles. Liberty likes to play fast and score often. Crestview likes to slow down and be deliberate in the half-court.

The first quarter was back and forth, as Crestview looked to make a statement early with some quick shots. Proving they could play fast as well. Unfortunately for them, they could never get the game to slow down to their pace. Liberty gradually extended their lead as the quarters went on. One of the big keys for Liberty was their three-point shooting. The Leopards hit seven threes on the night. They were also able to force plenty of live-ball turnovers that gave them easy fast-break opportunities.

When Crestview has success it was down low. Krista Perry earned every point she had as she was fighting a great rebounding Leopard squad. The Rebels got quite a few good looks from three throughout the night, but just couldn’t get them to fall at a good enough pace.

Crestview made one last surge as the fourth quarter opened. They cut the lead under single digits to nine. But then the Leopards’ ability to score a lot of points quickly showed itself as they rattled off eight points in about a minute and a half. The Leopards speed proved to be too much for Crestview as they ran away with the win tonight 64-46.

Krista Perry has a strong 18 point performance for the Rebels. She added 7 rebounds. Tanner Hoffer grabbed a double-double with 13 points 11 rebounds

The Rebels return to action Saturday as they travel to Champion.

 

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POLAND VICTORIOUS IN CLASH WITH RAIDERS

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Two girls basketball powerhouses met in Poland on Monday as the Bulldogs hosted South Range. Last season these teams were one and two in the final NE8 standings, although both matchups between the two were double figure wins for Poland. That would not be the case this time as Poland scratched and clawed to a close 37-29 win.

It was a back and forth game of runs. Poland opened the game fast on a 10-2 run and looked to be cruising. The majority of the 2nd quarter belonged to South Range though as Bree Kohler got a couple of steals and fast break layups in a 14-5 run taking a 16-15 lead. Poland would not be silenced however as they ended the first half on a 7-0 run to take a 22-16 lead into the locker room.

The Raiders came out swinging to open the third. They spurted out to a 7-0 run themselves to go-ahead 23-22. Poland responded yet again however, they answered the Raiders run with an 11-0 one to close out the third frame.

With a ten point lead going into the final frame Poland looked poised for a win. But the scrappy Raiders team would not go away. They made it 33-29 closing quick before Poland’s defense locked down during the final stretch. Four free throws would seal the deal for the Bulldogs and they escaped a physical fight with the Raiders 37-29.

Jackie Grisdale led the Bulldogs with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Lizzy Herdman has a strong night on the boards with 9 rebounds. Morgan Kluchar was also in double figures with 12.

Izzy Lamparty was the statistical leader for the Raiders with 10 points 5 rebounds. Bree Kohler added 8.

South Range returns to action Thursday as they host Hubbard.

Poland gets back on the floor Saturday as they host Boardman as part of the United Way Classic. Their trip is scheduled for approximately 5:15.

STARTING STRONG RAIDERS TAKE DOWN CANFIELD

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The South Range boys’ basketball team waited a long time to get back on the court in the offseason. The saying goes good things come to those who wait. The Raiders used a 16-8 third quarter to pull away from Canfield and win 65-47.

The game was a real back and forth affair up until that 16-8 third frame. With 14 seconds left in the first half, the Raiders led 31-28 and the Cardinals had the ball. They were poised with the opportunity to either cut the lead to one or tie the game before halftime. Kris Scandy had other plans though as he jumped into a passing lane got the steal, and got the deep three at the buzzer to put the Raiders up 34-28 at the break. It was all Raiders from that point on.

Chris Brooks was just a rebound away from a double-double with a 26 point 9 rebound effort. Dante DiGaetano was also in double figures with 14 points and 7 rebounds.

The Raiders return to the floor on Tuesday night as they host LaBrae.

POLAND ESCAPES THRILLER IN CHAMPION

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The start of the new season for the Poland Lady Bulldogs looks very similar to the start last season when they won by two at Salem. This time around they escaped Champion with a 52-49 win.

The Bulldogs had to deal with a very slow offensive start. Plagued by turnovers Poland couldn’t find a rhythm in the beginning stages of the game. However Jackie Grisdale and Brooke Bobbey both covered up the miscues with three pointers. Poland’s shut down defense didn’t miss a beat, holding down Champion while their offense worked things out. Poland trailed 12-10 after one quarter.

Poland opened the second quarter with a 9-0 rally and it looked like they were going to run away with the game. The Flashes fought back though, answering with a 6-2 run as the half dwindled down. Bobbey hit her second three of the game before the halftime buzzer to give the Bulldogs some breathing room heading into the locker room with a 24-18 lead.

Champion outscored the Bulldogs 16-10 in the third quarter helped out tremendously by the work of Emma Gumont down low. After three the game was tied 34-34 and it promised to be an exciting finish.

After the teams traded points back and forth for the first couple minutes of the fourth, the perimeter game came in to effect for Poland. Grisdale and Bobbey both hit threes late to give Poland breathing room. With a 46-40 lead the Bulldogs found themselves in a position to win the game at the foul line. They struggled though to knock down free throws down the stretch which gave Champion the opportunity to inch closer and closer. The Bulldogs went to the line leading by 2 with about 10 seconds left. They hit one out of two to make it 52-49, but it also gave Champion a last shot opportunity. Grisdale stole the ball away to deny them that chance and Poland escaped with a 52-49 win.

Jackie Grisdale led the way with a strong 26 point performance going 4/8 from three. Brooke Bobbey also finished in double figures with 12.

Poland stays on the road traveling to Struthers on Thursday night.

RAIDERS BOUNCE BACK IN BIG WAY

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After a tough loss on Friday night to Nordonia, the South Range Lady Raiders turned things around with a win Saturday over Cleveland Shaw 58-23.

The scoring started quickly as Lexi Gules nailed a three in the Raiders’ first possession. This seemed to loosen things up for the offense, who shot a lot better than the night before. The defense of the Raiders played just as hard as they did to open the season. They used physical pressure defense to force turnovers that lead to quick buckets. They held Shaw to just 12 first half points. Another key to success was the wonderful passing ability of the team. As a group, the Raiders finished with 16 assists, led by freshman Gabby Lamparty.

Izzy Lamparty led the offense with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Lexi Giles was also in double figures finishing with 10.

The Raiders return to action Thursday night as they travel to Lakeview to open NE8 play.

NORDONIA HAS NO PROBLEMS AGAINST RANGE

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HOWLAND OH- The South Range Lady Raiders opened their season at the Toni Ross Foundation Tournament at Howland on Friday night. They fell to Nordonia 48-22.

The Raiders struggled from the tip to get anything going against the Knights. Nordonia’s athleticism and pressure defense caused fits for the Raiders ball handlers. To add to their bad fortune, the Raiders couldn’t seem to buy a bucket from the field. They did however get some very tough shots to fall, showing flashes of their ability to complete tough finishes. On defense the Raiders held the Knights to their lowest offensive output in their young season. The other opponents for Nordonia were Hoover, and Buchtel. Two teams that went far in the tournament a season ago.

Izzy Lamparty led the offense with 8 points and 6 rebounds. Lexi Giles has 6 points and 5 rebounds.

The Raiders will look to bounce back Saturday night as they’ll play the loser of Howland vs Cleveland Shaw in the varsity consolation game. Tip off will be at 6:00 at Howland High School.

QUAKERS FALL JUST SHORT AGAINST CHIPPEWA

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The Salem Lady Quakers saw a late comeback come up short in a 51-43 loss to Chippewa.

After trailing 41-27 after 3 quarters the Quakers fought back and outscored Chippewa in the fourth frame. They couldn’t muster enough to complete the comeback against the powerhouse Chippewa team, however, and lost 51-43.

Kyla Jamison collected a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Salem gets back to action on Monday night as they host United.

POLAND POWERS PAST INDIAN CREEK

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SALEM, OH – Poland Bulldogs came into tonight’s game facing an Indian Creek team who has never been to week 12 in the Ohio High School Playoffs. The Bulldogs would prove too much for Indian Creek with a balanced attack on offense and a strong defensive line giving Indian Creek headaches all night. Poland Running Back Josh Alessi scored 3 rushing touchdowns while Quarterback Jack Fulton would contribute 2 passing touchdowns. The stubborn Bulldog defense held Indian Creek scoreless all night long and would increase their scoreless quarter streak in the playoffs to 8 quarters. Poland beats Indian Creek 35-0.

Alessi got the Bulldogs the lead early in the first quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run to make the score 7-0. Alessi would add another touchdown towards the end of the first quarter with a 16-yard touchdown to add to the Bulldog lead. In the second quarter, the passing game would come alive for the Bulldogs when Fulton passed to Wide Receiver Andrew Centofanti from 37 yards away to increase Poland’s lead to 21. Towards the end of the quarter, Alessi would add a 3rd rushing touchdown with a 5-yard touchdown run gave the Bulldogs the commanding 28-0 lead against Indian Creek.

The third-quarter highlight was all Poland defense who were able to hold Indian Creek offense from scoring all game and have not allowed a point to be scored in both playoff games this season. The Bulldogs would seal their victory with a play-action touchdown pass from Fulton to Tight End Michael Voitus from 22 yards away to make the final score 35-0 in favor of the Poland Bulldogs. Poland will face the number 1 seed Perry Pirates next week in the Regional Finals of Division 4 at a location to be named. The Bulldogs have not been to the Regional Finals since 2009. Head to YSNLIVE.com on Sunday to find out the location of the game.

 

*Story Contributed by YSN’s Anthony Melone

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER; EAGLES FLY TO ROUND 2

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INDEPENDENCE, OH- The Warren J.F.K. Eagles are advancing to the second round of the OHSAA Division VII playoffs. J.F.K. took down the number four seed Independence 41-7, under the lights at Alumni Field, in Independence on Saturday.

Kennedy was lead by Junior running back Jesse Likens, who was untouchable on the turf, collecting three touchdowns throughout the night.  Wide Receiver, Cameron Hollobaugh was very active for the Eagles offense, as he caught a touchdown, as well as ran for a touchdown to seal the playoff victory for the Eagles.

J.F.K. will now take on playoff rival, Cuyahoga Heights this Saturday at 7 P.M. The game will take place at Ravenna High School. Our very own John Bolino will have the call for the second-round matchup, here on YSN.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Richie Juliano