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BULLDOGS GET UP OFF THE MAT

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Poland, OH – Homecoming night in Poland resulted in a throwback experience for the Poland faithful. With multiple quarterbacks hurt on the Poland roster, multiple players including Cole Fulton stepped in at quarterback for the Bulldogs. With Fulton under center, the Bulldogs were able to dominate the game. Fulton finished the night with 3 rushing touchdowns.

The Bulldogs striked first with a 1 yard touchdown run by Fulton to make the game 7-0. Poland would increase their lead with a 20 yard touchdown run thanks to a fumble recovery by Matteo Melone. With time running out, the Bulldogs were able to get a field goal on the board by Jas Stefancin from 35 yards out making this game 17-0 going into the locker room.
Bulldogs continued their commanding lead in the second half highlighted by two additional touchdowns from Fulton. Bulldogs wins 31-7. Poland (3-3) will host Girard while Niles (2-4) will travel to South Range. Catch both games here on YSNLIVE.COM.
*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Melone

HUDA MAN!

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POLAND OH- Poland’s Noah Huda is one of the most decorated players in the area when it comes to soccer. All the fans in the area know his name, and you can bet that opposing teams circle him more than once when making a scouting report for the Bulldogs.  Huda started his career early, and from the jump he had people telling him that he had something special inside. Now, that natural ability did not give Noah the right to not work. You know the saying hard work beats talent, when talent isn’t working? Well good luck beating talent that is working. That is exactly what Noah brings to the table. He is constantly setting himself goals that are obtainable, but also push him to be his best. That is the reason why he has mastered so many high level skills. He says his work ethic comes from his dad pushing him to be his best. That makes sense considering his dad is the girls soccer coach at Poland, you could say he knows a thing or two about teaching student athletes to be great. They might not see each other’s games live as much as they’d like, but that doesn’t mean they don’t feed off one another. That relationship may just be the edge that Noah has on a lot of talented soccer players. So Poland knows who the man is, do you?

Join YSN in learning just what makes Huda the player that he is. He took the time to sit with Anthony Hartwig and talk about his journey. They also discuss scouting with his dad, how he leads his team, and so much more. Don’t find yourself in the dog house, check out the latest Poland Soccer Player Profile on YSN.

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SOUTH RANGE POURS IT ON POLAND

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CANFIELD, OH- A week ago, many local critics were looking at South Range as a team on the brink of distress, and they had good reason following a game that challenged the Raiders physically and mentally against Struthers.  They heard it for seven days: six turnovers, the pressure is too much, etc.

However, on Friday the narrative was flipped on its side, and South Range looked like they not only regained focus, but a chip on their shoulder, and the leadership they had possessed from last year’s squad when they defeated Poland 48-0 on Friday night.

A win that many might look at as what Poland had been missing, may be remember at season’s end as South Range’s turning point.

Billy Skripac led South Range’s attack in the first drive offensively by scampering in for a 7-yard score to take a lead they would never give back.  Skripac kept things going just minutes later on a 33-yard connection to Ayden Leon that developed just as Coach Allegreto had drawn up on the grease board.

In the second frame, more of the same from South Range as Hunter Knauf punched in a score from 2-yards away to make the score 20-0.  The Skirpac to Leon would reconnect just minutes later on a 14-yard slant pass that put the Raiders up 27-0.  With 45 seconds left before the break, Jake Starkey would blast his way into the endzone from 6 yards out to put South Range up at the half by 34.

It was more of the same in the second half as Blake Ewert broke away in the third stanza from 32 yards out to put Range up 41-0.  Sophomore Tristan Toy would put the exclamation mark on the game with a 19-yard touchdown to Dean Depizzo to finalize the scoring at 48-0.

South Range’s defense was a big part of the story, as they held Poland to only 19 yards of total offense on the night.  Poland only crossed into Raider territory once the entire game.

The Raider offense was on fire with 406 yards of offense that included 261 rushing yards, and 145 yards through the air.  Turnovers were not a factor this week as Raider signal callers were 3-0 ratio from a TD to interception perspective.  South Range also racked up 21 first downs to Poland’s 3.

Skripac went 7/8 through the air for 116 yards and two scores.  Tristan Toy was a perfect 2/2 for 29 yards and a tuddy.  Blake Ewert had half a dozen carries for South Range.  The “E-Train” chugged his way to 75 yards and a trip to the endzone.  He was supplemented by fellow backfield mates, Tyler Remish who had 68 yards on five carries, and Hunter Knauf who had five carries as well for 25 yards and a score.

Ayden Leon had a pair of catches for 47 yards, both of which resulted in six points for the Raiders.  Shane Lindstrom hauled in 3 catches for 33 yards, Dean Dipizzo had 2 for 29, and both Jake Starkey and JD Crouse had another snag for 18, respectively.  Starkey and Crouse led the defense as well- Jake had six tackles and Crouse had four- which included a sack.

For Poland, Matt Boccieri led the way with 15 yards on seven attempts rushing.  JP Genova stepped up with a 5/8 completion night for 22 yards and a pick.  Paul Greco led the Dogs on defense with 5.5 tackles.  Boccieri had 4 tackles, one of which was a tackle for loss.

South Range (5-0) will now turn to one of the area’s most coveted matchups this week as they take on Girard (5-0) at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 6.  Poland (2-3) will look to get back to even as they return home to take on Niles.

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POLAND WINS FOURTH IN A ROW

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POLAND OH- Poland is on a hot streak right now as they have won their fourth match in a row on Thursday. They hosted Struthers and won the match in four sets.  (25-20 20-25 25-21 25-23)

Sarah Forsyth, and Sophia D’Angelo both led the Bulldogs with 11 kills.  Morgan Bailey managed to run the offense totaling in 17 assists. Alyssa Glaros played well in the back row with 12 digs.

Poland stays at home on Monday to host United. They’ll be looking for their fifth straight win. Struthers gets back to it on Saturday hosting Ursuline.

WARRIORS WIN POWERHOUSE MATCHUP WITH POLAND

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BELOIT OH- The girls soccer team moved to 5-0-1 on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over the Poland Bulldogs at West Branch High School.  After a scoreless first half, the Warriors scored three times in the second half to earn the victory.

Daphne Snyder led the Warriors with two goals while Bri Thomas also added a goal in the victory.  Sarah Bungard, Sophia Gregory, and Chloe Dennison each chipped in an assist on the afternoon.  In goal, Emmy Jones had six saves.

The Warriors will host Marlington on Wednesday in a big conference matchup.

*Contributed By Cheryl Ficco at wbathletics.org

POLAND PROTECTS THEIR HOME

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POLAND OH- Hubbard traveled to Poland to face the Bulldogs in the opening game of the NE8 conference trying to stay undefeated. The Bulldogs would change the Eagles plans. Costly penalties by Hubbard and tough defense from Poland would propel the Bulldogs to victory. Running Back Danny Nittoli would score twice in tonight’s game. Poland wins 28-21

Hubbard got on the scroeboard first with a 1 yard touchdown run by Ben Wilcox making the game 6-0. The Bulldogs retook the lead with a touchdown pass by JP Genova making the game 7-6. The lead would change a total of 5 times in the first. The Eagles would go into the locker room, 21-14.

The Bulldogs came back in the second half. Playing tough defense the rest of the game allowing Genova to find Nittoli for a 46 yard touchdown pass to tie it up. Nittoli would seal Bulldog victory in the Fourth quarter. With a 2 yard touchdown run by Nittoli, Poland wins 28-21. Poland (2-2) will travel to South Range while Hubbard (3-1) will host Struthers. Catch all the games on YSNLIVE.com.

*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Melone

BULLDOGS SLIP AWAY FROM SOUTH RANGE

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CANFIEKD OH- Like it always seems to be, the game between Poland and South Range came down to the wire. The Bulldogs were able to grab this one on the road in a dramatic five set thriller. (25-21 22-25 25-16 23-25 15-11)

Sarah Forsyth put together a fantastic evening finishing with 15 kills.  Morgan Bailey led the charge setting with 16 assists.  Bella Khoury led the defense with 11 digs. She also finished with 3 aces.

Madie Mook and Maria Primavera both led the Raiders with 9 kills each.  Gianna Pasquale had a huge night on defense with 31 digs.  Sarah KUHNS set up 16 assists. Olivia Meli was clutch at the net with 3 blocks.

Poland will venture outside of the conference with a home match against Boardman on Monday.  South Range will have a big test Tuesday as they host Lakeview.

BULLDOGS TAKE A BIG STEP FORWARD

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HUBBARD, OH- Poland and Hubbard met on Thursday night in a game that would go a long way in deciding the champion of the Northeast 8 Conference at the end of the season. Both teams came into tonight’s matchup with identical records (4-1-1 overall, 3-0-0 NE8).

It was a stalemate in the first half, as both teams couldn’t find the back of the net and went into their respective locker rooms with the game tied 0-0. Hubbard drew first blood tonight when Kaleb Jackson found the back of the net for the Eagles roughly halfway into the second half. Poland took that goal as a wake-up call and the senior leadership for the Bulldogs came into full play. A goal just minutes later by Derek Thomas equaled the score up, and Sophomore Jacob Hayes put the go-ahead goal just past the Hubbard goalkeeper with two minutes left, and Poland would hold on from there.

With tonight’s win, Poland now holds sole possession of first place in the NE8 Conference, as well as grabbing their fifth overall win on the season. Hubbard drops their second match of the season and now sits in second place in the conference.

*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Romo

BOARDMAN BOYS GET POLAND BY A STROKE

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BOARDMAN OH- Boardman’s boys golf team got another tight win Wednesday by defeating the Poland Bulldogs 176 to 177.

Zack Ganser shot the low round for the Spartans with a 40.  Luke DeJoseph carded a 44.  Cooper Mraz scored a 45.  Jake Zenko finished with a 47 and Matthew Smalley had a 48.

With the victory, Boardman earned their 5th win of the season.

*Contributed By Jeff Hammerton at boardmanathletics.org

LAKEVIEW WINS BATTLE OF THE DOGS

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CORTLAND OH- Lakeview stayed perfect on the season on Tuesday night as they took their talents to Poland to take on their fellow Bulldogs in the NE8.  Lakeview didn’t lose a set, and cruised to victory over Poland. (25-16 25-20 25-12)

Tara Lytle posted another night with double digit kills as she led Lakeview with 13. Reagan Price was also in double figures with 10 kills.  Maggie Pavlansky, and Mallory Milach split the setting duties on the night. Pavlansky finished with 21 and Milach had 20.  Brooke Schneider led the back row defense with 14 digs.

Poland was led by three separate hitters all finishing with three kills. Sarah Forsyth, Sophia De’Angelo, and Katie McDonald all were at the top.  Morgan Bailey finished with 6 assists.  Alyssa Glaros led the defense with 10 digs.

Lakeview will get back to action Thursday as they take on a hungry Jefferson team.  Poland will try to bounce back as they travel to South Range.