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COWBOYS HAVE ENOUGH TO GET PAST POLAND

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –

Coming into the night, the Poland Bulldogs (14-7)held a 8-1 series lead over the Chaney Cowboys (14-7) since 2006, with the Cowboys first victory coming over the Bulldogs in last year’s district final. While Chaney controlled from the start of last season’s matchup, Poland came into the night looking to make things closer this time around.

Both teams got off to a good start from beyond the arc in the first quarter, sinking a combined five shots from deep, shooting 56% from three. While this matchup saw hot starts from long range, the same success did not carry over to the charity stripe, going 1-4 from the line.

A hard fought first quarter saw Chaney hold a four-point lead heading into the second, that would later by expanded all the way to nine with under three minutes to play in the half. Looking to close the gap before break, Poland star’s Colosimoand Dedo combined for the last seven points of the half, bringing the Dawgs within a score.

While Poland brought the intensity to end our first half of play, the Bulldogs were not able to carry it over to start the third. Chaney jumped on Poland to expand their lead out to nine once again, thanks to a 7-0 run courtesy of freshman, Matthew Jones.

The Bulldogs would end the third trailing by five but would be outscored fourteen to eight in the final period. Clive Wilson led the way for Chaney in the fourth with six, giving the Cowboys their second straight victory over Poland, 57-46.

CHANEY:

Clive Wilson – 13 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks

Josiah Gonzalez – 11 points, 3 assists

Matt Jones – 8 points, 4 rebounds

POLAND:

Ross Dedo – 20 points, 5 rebounds,

Christian Colosimo – 13 points, 3 rebounds

Chaney – Now winners of their third straight, the Chaney Cowboys will travel West to take on the Vikings of North Canton Hoover (15-5). Hoover is a perennial powerhouse in the boys’ basketballscene and will provide a tough road test for the Showtime Cowboys, tomorrow, the 16th.

Poland – Dropping back-to-back games for the first time since mid-December, the Bulldogs will return home with a chance of revenge against thehated Canfield Cardinals (9-11). The Battle of 224 will return Friday night at 7:00 pm.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson.

Postgame Interview With Marlon McGaughy :

Postgame Interview With Isaiah Williams:

HOWLAND STORMS OUT OF THE GATES TO STUN BULLDOGS

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POLAND OH- It’s never east playing after a tough loss. It’s even harder when you have no practice time between games. That’s the position Howland found themselves in on Monday night in Poland. The Tigers had to recover quickly from their one point loss to Canfield on Saturday. There was zero letdown from the Tigers however, as they exploded out of the gates to decisively best Poland 66-52.

The Tigers opened the game on a 10-0 run, and never looked back from there. Even a combined 12-0 Poland run between the end of the first half, and the beginning of the second did not make them sweat. Howland stayed steady and never let their lead fall below 13 in the second half.

Kylie McClain led a very balanced Tiger offense. She finished with 13. Four more teammates were in double figures as well. Alyssa Pompelia shared the Tiger lead with 13 points. Both Jamie DeSalvo, and Alyssa Massucci had 12. Taylor Lawrence scored 11 as well.

Poland was paced by Morgan Kluchar who finished with a game-high 15 points. Abby Farber, Mary Brant, and Katie McDonald all had 8 points for the.Bulldogs.

Howland travels to Nordonia on Wednesday to complete their regular season. Poland also hits the road on Thursday as they complete their regular season with a trip to Canfield.

Postgame Interview With Matthew Cluse:

 

Postgame Interview With Kylie McClain:

POLAND CLINCHES FOURTH STRAIGHT NE8 TITLE

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POLAND OH- At the beginning of the season the talk in the girls basketball scene was how wide open the NE8 was. Everyone expected a new team to throw their hats into the championship ring. Every year since the NE8 has formed, it has been Poland and South Range as 1, and 2. Fast forward to the first week of February, and it was once again down to South Range vs Poland. On Wednesday night it was winner take all with both teams coming in with 1 loss in the league. After a slow start Poland ran away from South Range this time around to win 49-29.

Connie Cougras led the charge for Poland with 14 points on the night. Her and her fellow seniors have now completed a 28-0 home league game record. Katie McDonald was also in double figures with 11. Morgan Kluchar added 8 to the cause.

South Range showed up and fought the entire night. Short handed in numbers, the Raiders were led by both Emma Cunningham, and Hannah Heikkinen with 7 points each. Devin Sauerwein chipped in 6.

Poland will have a week of tournament tune ups to look ahead to. The Bulldogs have their last home game of the regular season Monday hosting Howland. South Range still has a couple league games to finish. They are scheduled to play host to Jefferson on Monday.

Postgame Interview With Nick Blanch:

 

Postgame Interview With Connie Cougras:

POLAND’S VICTORY PUTS BLANCH ATOP WINS LIST

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POLAND OH- It was what you might call a retro night in Poland. Because of a schedule change, the Bulldogs were forced to play their game with Jefferson in their old gym now mainly used for physical education. Stories of the past ooze through the rustic floor. The gym that head coach Nick Blanch played on as a student would now become the same gym he would make history. Poland’s 56-33 win over Jefferson was career win 219 for Blanch. This puts him past Jamie Dunn as the winningest coach in program history. Coach Blanch was an assistant under coach Dunn, so he fully understands the magnitude of the achievement.

Leading the Bulldogs on the night was Morgan Kluchar who scored 16, including knocking down a pair of threes. Connie Cougras was also in double figures scoring 12. Katie McDonald added an important 9 points to the cause.

Jefferson made a big push out of halftime to cut the Poland lead to 2, but could muster up enough to push ahead. They were lead by Taylor Skinner with 10 points. Darbie Skytta chipped in with 6.

Poland can now officially look to South Range on Wednesday. It’s winner take all as both teams are tied for first place in the NE8. Jefferson also has South Range next on the schedule as they’ll travel to the Raiders gym on Monday.

Postgame Interview With Nick Blanch:

POLAND SHINES ON SENIOR NIGHT

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POLAND OH- It was senior night in Poland, and the Bulldogs were honoring their special 3 seniors. Abby Farber, Connie Cougras, and Morgan Kluchar are all watching their time at Poland dwindle. However, they aren’t done yet. Despite a scrappy fight from a determined Girard team, the Bulldogs were able to come away with a 63-52 win.

Cougras shared the team lead in points with Katie McDonald as they both finished with 13. Kluchar was also in double figures with 11. Ava Nicholudis came off the bench and shined bright scoring a solid 10 points.

Gurard was led by a fantastic effort from Seasia Triplett who got a game-high 19 points. Mia Malito was also in double figures for Girard with 12. Abbie Rafferty had a good day behind the arc hitting 3 threes and finishing with 11 points.

Poland stays in league play on Monday as they travel to Lakeview. Girard will host Niles.

Postgame Interview With Nick Blanch:

 

Postgame Interview With Ava Nicholudis:

BOARDMAN TANKERS TAKE OVER

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PLACE POINTS
Boardman High School 1st 151
Howland High School 2nd 69
Poland Seminary High School 3rd 39

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- On a cold, blustery, winter night, the Spartans heated up the pool by defeating Howland and Poland at Beeghly Natatorium. “Our kids were a bit tired but they knew they would be racing two quality opponents. Poland and Howland both have many fast athletes and there were some very good races. Our depth paid off in the end,” mentioned Coach Cordon.

Double event winners for the Spartans include freshman Petra Crnjak in the 500 Free (6:14.18) and the 100 Breaststroke (1:11.35), junior Alexis Mihok in the 50 Free (25.99) and the 100 Free (56.85), and junior Madison Murphy in the 200 IM (2:17.02) and the 100 Backstroke (1:02.42).

The single event winner for the Spartans was freshman Gina DiNapoli in the 100 Butterfly (1:04.24).

The Spartans won the 200 Medley Relay (Madison Murphy, Petra Crnjak, Gina DiNapoli, and Alexis Mihok) in a time of 1:57.35 and the 400 Freestyle Relay (Madison Murphy, Abbi Mihok, Petra Crnjak, and Morgan Russo) in a time of 4:02.89.

The Spartans record now stands at 7-2 as they head into this Friday’s quad-meet at Beeghly Natatorium vs state powerhouses Akron Firestone, Solon, and Shaker Heights.

 

*Story contributed by Chelsea D’Angelo and BoardmanAthletics.org

SPRINGFIELD FINISHES STRONG AGAINST POLAND

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POLAND, OH- The Springfield Tigers didn’t need overtime this year to defeat their RT. 170 Rivals, but anytime Poland and Springfield get together, you know it’ll be a classic.

Tuesday night was no different, as the snow wasn’t enough to slow the crowds as Poland’s gym was packed to see a 60-50 final score that kept the Tigers perfect on the season.

Seandelle Gardner had a big finish with 11 points in the final frame, overall Adam Wharry once again shined with 20 points.  Beau Brungard finished with 11, and big-man Alex Rothwell dialed in for 11 in the contest.

Poland was led by Ross Dedo’s 17 points and Christian Colosimo’s 13 tallies in the contest.

Springfield will put their undefeated record back to the test Friday as they travel to Sebring. Poland will also be on the road Friday as they go to Hubbard.

Postgame Interview With Jeff Brink:

Postgame Interview With Seandelle Gardner:

BULLDOGS WEAR DOWN UNITED

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HANOVERTON OH- The matchup on Saturday Poland vs United was looked at by many as a David vs Goliath contest.  Poland, serving the role as Goliath survived everything United could give them on their way to a 59-36 victory.

Poland immediately out of the gate wasted no time showing everyone why they are one of the best teams in the area.  The Bulldogs full court pressure forced the Eagles into multiple turnover situations which Poland turned into a quick 10-1 run.  United settled things down offensively matching baskets with the Bulldogs trailing 16-9 at the end of the first quarter.

Poland to begin the second quarter appeared to take their foot off the gas and United responded quickly to prove they could play with the high powered Bulldogs.  Poland Head Coach Nick Blanch was puzzled by his squad “For some reason we thought the game was already over and it showed in our effort during the second quarter.  Give them credit they played hard and fought their way back.”

Behind a motived defense United indeed fought their way back using a 9-2 run to take the lead at 23-18. United guard Madison Kibler found her stride fueling the comeback with her team high 9 points coming in the first half.  Poland responded prior to the half following a quick timeout to take the lead 28-26 going into the locker room.

United Coach Josh Sigler was ecstatic on the effort of his squad “Really proud of our effort.  We were down 10-1 quickly and battled back, for me that shows maturity and the will to be a better team.  We kept fighting.”

Coming out of the locker room for the 3rd quarter Poland’s Connie Cougras was determined to help her squad quickly squash any upset dreams United may have had.  The senior guard found the gas pedal in the third quarter on her way to a game high 21 points.  Poland turned up the heat on defense as well limiting United to just 6 points while widening their lead 46-32 and never looking back.

Morgan Kluchar contributed a 13 point / 10 rebound double double for Poland in the victory.  Addyson Blazer chipped in 8 points & 5 steals in defeat for United.

Coach Blanch following the game was happy with the efforts his kids showed out of the locker room “At halftime I told them look if you think that team is just going to let you win because we are Poland you need to wake up.  United is a very well coached team and we needed to execute.”

Coach Josh SIgler  on his team’s efforts following the game “This game should give us confidence in that we can play with anyone. there is still a lot to play for and we are very excited about that.”

 

Both coaches have a ton of respect for each other which was on display after the game. Each coach agreed the score at the end did not reflect how competitive the game actually played out.

 

Coach Blanch: “Josh is a great coach, I knew when we put United on our schedule he would have his girls ready to make us compete, and that’s exactly what they did.  That is a good team and we were challenged today.” Coach Sigler: “Poland is a D2 power in our area and Nick is one of the best.  They are deep and have skill at all positions, they are very good, so happy we hung with them.”

Poland (13-1) travels Tuesday to take on Champion. United (10-4) will also be on the road traveling to Wellsvlle on Thursday.

 

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler.

POLAND WINS PHYSICAL BOUT WITH EAGLES

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POLAND OH- Ond thing everyone knows about Bubbard girls basketball, they are physical. They certainly aren’t afraid of contact. That attitude gives a lot of teams problems, and it’s a big reason the Eagles came into Monday nights game 6-4. Poland was up for the task though as they handled a physical battle and came out 58-30 victors.

The Bulldogs were led by Connie Cougras who scored 15 points. Katie McDonald worked hard to get herself in double figures with 10 points. Poland had 10 players score at least 2 points. Abby Farber contributed 7.

Hubbard was paced by Sophie Murphy who put in 7 points. Gabriella Jones, and Mary Frangos each were able to add 6.

Poland stays at Thursday to host Niles. Hubbard will try to stay above .500 with a matchup at Struthers on Thursday.

Postgame Interview With Nick Blanch:

Postgame Interview With Katie McDonald:

 

POLAND MAKES THE LONG TRIP WORTH IT

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JEFFERSON OH- It’s not an easy trip to make for Poland, or any other NE8 team when they have to trek to Jefferson to take on the Falcons. On Thursday night though, the Bulldogs made the long trip worth it with a 59-37 win over the Falcons to end the first half of NE8 play undefeated.

Morgan Kluchar had a terrific night for the Bulldogs leading the way with 15 points. Katie McDonald was also in double figures with 10 points. Sarah Forsythe, and Connie Cougras both chipped in 5. 11 different Bulldogs found themselves on the stat sheet with at least 2 points.

Jefferson was paced by Taylor Skinner with 11 points. Trinity Alexander, and Monica Devine each had 8 to add to the Falcons cause.

Poland will start the second half of NE8 play on Monday as they host Hubbard. Jefferson will stay at home as well on Monday as they host Lakeview.