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YSN TITANS UP COVERAGE

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NEW WILMINGTON, PA- One of the most historic colleges in Western Pennsylvania will be receiving a boost in sports coverage this year. Westminster College and Your Sports Network will work together to provide further coverage through Westminster Cable Network (WCN) Titan Radio, and YSNLive.com.

“I owe much of what I do, and who I am to my time at Westminster College.  My education was highlighted with the hands on experiences in and out of the classroom, but greater than that, the support of the professors, peers, and alumni made the difference in who I believed I could be,” said YSN Founder and CEO DJ Yokley.

Yokley, who is a 2007 Graduate of WC was a beneficiary of the award-winning broadcasting communications track during his time, and sees the pairing of his network and Westminster’s programs as a chance to bolster coverage and experience for all.  “This isn’t just a feel-good project, we’re on a mission together to provide increased coverage for student-athletes, real-world opportunities for student workers, and to feature opportunities to receive a world-class education on a campus that is not far from the majority of our viewers,” added Yokley.

WCN and Titan Radio have been the home for Titan Sports for decades, in addition to Westminster athletic events, the programming includes high school football on Friday night, as well as Coach’s interviews, player interviews, and fully detailed news programming for the the campus and those in Lawrence County.  “DJ’s success and what he has built is inspirational on so many fronts. He and I share a passion for local sports, and partnering with the YSN brand provides valuable visibility and recognition for the great work our students are doing” said Technical Operations Manager of WCN and Titan Radio, Gary Swanson.  “DJ’s passion, professionalism, and creativity is infectious. Having both him and the YSN team available as a resource and outlet for our broadcast students provides concrete examples of the things we illustrate in the classroom and lab. The expanded exposure across Ohio will be a huge benefit to our students, athletes, and programs. It provides them with professional networking, experience and an open stage to showcase the spectacular broadcasting opportunities and the incredible D-3 athletics environment available here at Westminster.”

Dr. David Barner is a featured leader in the classroom, but double was the voice of the Titans on WWNW for over 30 years.”Partnering with YSN opens up a whole new audience for Titan athletics in Northeast Ohio” said Barner.  “Students at Westminster will be exposed to new streaming technologies while gaining access to and support from DJ Yokley, a Westminster alum who is a leader in operating a streaming network.”
The audio stream will be available at titanradiolive.com, and ysnlive.com/westminster.

YSN AND PACSN PARTNER TOGETHER TO SUPPLEMENT COVERAGE

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- Your Sports Network and the Presidents Athletic Conference Sports Network are teaming up to better serve the local sports scene moving forward.

Fans that have been accustomed to the great content, streams, and broadcasts on both networks will now have the opportunity to expand their horizons through amateur, high school, and college sports beginning this fall.

YSN, which covers youth and high school sports will now help present the broadcasts from PACSN to their loyal viewers, as contests from the Presidents Athletic Conference (Division III, NCAA) will be hyperlinked on the “Live” page of YSNLive.com throughout the year.

“As a former Division III athlete, I understand how important it is to so many to continue their academic and athletic careers beyond high school.  I feel that the PAC is one of the elite conferences in all of the NCAA, and am grateful that Joe (Onderko) and Randy (Gore) see the value of introducing their brands to our fans at YSN,” said YSN CEO/Founder DJ Yokley.

The PAC Sports Network began broadcasting in Fall 2011, designed to showcase athletics in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. Over the years PACSN has streamed numerous live championship events in the PAC, including men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, women’s volleyball, baseball, and softball. Full-time PAC members in coverage include Allegheny, Bethany, Chatham, Franciscan, Geneva, Grove City, Saint Vincent, Thiel, Washington & Jefferson, Waynesburg, and Westminster. Affiliate members in football include Carnegie Mellon and Case Western Reserve. In addition to championship broadcasts, the PAC Sports Network also features the PAC Basketball Game of the Week, which includes a 30-game regular-season slate and full-week conference tournament coverage. 

“We’re extremely excited about our new partnership with YSN,” said PAC Sports Network Owner, Randy Gore. “With YSN’s presence and exceptional coverage of Eastern Ohio athletics, we’re proud to collaborate with DJ (Yokley) and introduce his outstanding sports network to our fanbase in the PAC and member schools.”  

The partnership will begin in the Fall of 2022 and promises to be fruitful for sports fans, and enthusiasts from around the world who appreciate top-level talent from across the country.

WESTMINSTER TITANS MEN’S BASKETBALL POST SEASON PREVIEW

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NEW WILMINGTON, PA – Head coach Kevin Siroki and the Westminster Titans men’s basketball team are gearing up for what the hope will be a championship run in the PAC Tournament! The Titans were able to achieve one of their many goals this season as they locked up the #1 seed for the tournament as they posted an 8-1 record on the season. Westminster’s first test in the tournament will be against the #8 ranked Franciscan at home on Tuesday night!

On the season, Daniel Ritter and Reese Leone have been consistent performers for Coach Siroki. Ritter, a senior guard from South Range High School, is averaging 14.7 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game. He is looked upon for that important senior leadership throughout the long season but also to teach the younger guys what it means to be a member of the Titans basketball program and to teach the “Titan way” of doing things. Freshman guard, Reese Leone, a recent graduate of West Branch High School, is one of those young rising stars for the Titans that looks up to Dan Ritter as a mentor to learn how the college game is played. Reese is currently having a great season as he is averaging 11.3 points per game, 2.3 rebounds per game, and 4.8 assists per game. As Leone continues to blossom into the point guard role and build his confidence, the Titans will only continue to get better as time goes on!

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down with Coach Siroki, Dan Ritter, and Reese Leone, via video chat this week to discuss the upcoming playoff match up with Franciscan, what it means to be a Titan, what Coach’s impact has been on Ritter and Leone, and what we can expect from the Titans come gameday tonight!

All that and so much more in this very special, exclusive, interview with Westminster Titans men’s basketball head coach, Kevin Siroki, and star players, Dan Ritter and Reese Leone!