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LUDWIG LEADS FROM THE FRONT

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- Everyone who knows football knows that the game is usually won or lost at the line of scrimmage. For East Liverpool, they have one of the most dominant figures at the line of scrimmage that you’ll find in the area. Mason Ludwig has a drive that stands up against anyone else’s. You can bet that he is the first to show up to anything, and one of the last to leave. This unmatched work ethic makes him an amazing leader on the Potters football team. You know what they say about great leaders, they leave impacts on a program that will stay there for years. There’s no doubt that after Ludwig graduates, his standard that he’s set for himself, and his teammates will continue to be met.  As far as the Pottersvgo, Mason’s leadership is unmeasurable with such a young roster overall.  Great leaders lead from the front, and you want find anyone better in the front line than Ludwig.

Mason was kind enough to join us on YSN’s Running Point this week. He talked with Anthony Hartwig and DJ Yokley about what leadership qualities he brings to the table, the feeling of getting a brand new field, and much more.  Another great East Liverpool Player Profile is live.

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LIVERPOOL OUTLASTS BEAVERS ON RIVALRY NIGHT

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- RIvalries in sports can be defined by the passion and emotions the players and loyal fan bases provide as their team looks for supremacy against the other.  Look no further than 43920 when it comes to the passion rivalries can provide as East Liverpool and Beaver Local tangled Tuesday night before a raucous crowd at the Beaver Dome. The Potters would harness all the emotion of the night fueling a 4 set victory over their rivals 25-23, 21-25, 25-15, 25-17.

The Beavers early on fed off the energy their student section provided as they found themselves 2 points shy of a first set victory 23-18. East Liverpool junior Kyia White would squash any thoughts of a Beavers victory as she provided a big time kill before serving 6 straight to secure the first set comeback 25-23. Both teams in the 2nd set would trade points neither seemingly able to gain any momentum. Beaver Local held a 22-20 lead with White looking for dejavu as she stepped to the service line looking to spark another comeback. The Beavers Briar Wolski had better plans as she took an Emma Jospeh set and ripped it down the line to quell any thoughts of that comeback as the Beavers took set 2, 25-21.

The Beaver Dome was alive at that point as both squads tried to channel the energy their fan bases were providing heading into the 3rd set. Each team playing through communication issues looked for any edge they could get to separate themselves from the other. Tied 14-14 the Potters, behind the experience of  Kyia White who provided a couple of heads up plays at the net, reeled off 10 of the next 11 points on their way to a 25-15 3rd set victory. The inexperience of the Beavers shined a little too brightly in the 4th set as they never were able to challenge the Potters as the blue and white finished the night with a 25-17 4th set victory.

The victory for East Liverpool was a team effort as Kyia White contributed 14 kills and 20 digs. Kenzie Headley contributed 9 kills and Ava Green added 5 kills of her own. Dalani Ice set the table all night with 27 assists and Faith Grafton led the defense with 25 digs. For the Beavers, Briar Wolski had 14 kills and 5 digs. Peyton Roberts contributed 15 kills and 8 digs while Aleia Evanko added 24 digs and 18 assists. Chloe Reed anchored the Beavers back row defense with 25 digs.

Both teams return to action Thursday, as Beaver Local (3-3) welcomes Harrison Central, East Liverpool (3-0) looks to stay unbeaten as they entertain Oak Glen.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

BEAVERS START RIVALRY WEEK OFF WITH A SWEEP

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH-The Beaver Local Girls Tennis team had little trouble with rival East Liverpool winning 4-0 on Saturday.  Kara Wain made quick work of Zita Blesdel 6-0, 6-0, then Addi Mobley followed up with a 6-1, 6-4 victory of Elise Montgomery.  Rounding out singles play was Kennedy Wilkes with a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Kailynn Kirby.

The girls did not slow down in doubles action as Sara Adams and Aubre West won 6-3, 6-1 over Gracie Murray and LaNease Andrews.

The girls are back in action on Tuesday at home as they take on Ursuline.

*Contributed By Josh Sigler at blathletics.org

SALEM QUAKES THE POTTERS

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SALEM OH- The Salem offense scored early and often, all in the 1st half Friday night, which led to a 38-6 victory in dominating fashion over Columbiana County rival East Liverpool. After scoring 40 points against Beaver Local, the Quakers picked up where they left off in week 2 and put up 38 unanswered 1st half points, en route to picking up their 3rd consecutive win to start the 2022 campaign.

Leading the way for the Quakers was Quarterback Jackson Johnson, who threw for 159 yards and four touchdown passes (Swiger, D. Monroy, Oesch-2), and ran for another. He spread the ball around to a number of different receivers on the night and they did a great job making contested catches, as well as picking up big yards after the catch.
Defensively, the Quakers ones suffocated the Potter offense, to the tune of 20 total 1st half yards and only one first down, which came with under four minutes to go until halftime.
With the 30 point separation between the two teams in the 2nd half, the 2nd string Quakers were able to see some snaps the entirety of the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Salem (3-0) will host Canton Central Catholic next week, while East Liverpool (1-2) will welcome rival Beaver Local.
*Contributed By YSN’s Jarrod Niederhiser

POTTERS CANT FIND GOOD FORTUBE IN WINTERSVILLE

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WINTERSVILLE OH- Both East Liverpool and Indian Creek came into Week 2 wanting a win. Liverpool wanted to build off momentum from Week 1, while the Redskins wanted to find momentum after dropping their first game, it was Creek that would find all the fortunate breaks as they beat the Potters 26-14.

After Indian Creek scored first, East Liverpool put together a drive trying to to tie the game. A Michael Hardy 5 yard touchdown run put them within one, but the conversion failed and they still trailed 7-6.  The Redskins weren’t phased by the Potters score though as a couple more big plays gave them a 20-6 lead by halftime.

Indian Creek would swing the door open for a Potters comeback as they fumbled on a fake punt. The turnover set up a touchdown run by Gavin Wright.  It put the Potters within a score 20-14.  Indian Creek would once again answer as another score would seal the deal 26-14.

East Liverpool will need to bounce back in Week 3 as they have a big road test in Salem.

POTTERS POST A WIN OVER BEAVER LOCAL

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LISBON OH- East Liverpool visited Beaver Creek Meadows on Monday looking to knock off their rival Beaver Local.  Mission accomplished as the Potters came out on top 169-185. Nate Kelly took home medalist honors carding an impressive 33 on the day. Preston Dawson 41, Evan Dieringer 43, Caden Headley 52 rounded out the scoring for the Blue & White.

Michael McKenzie shot a 38 to lead the way for the Beavers. Mikey Druschel followed with a 48, Kristian Lantz 49, and Mason Board 50 for Beaver Local. East Liverpool heads to Cadiz Country Club for a quad match on Tuesday.

Beaver Local welcomes Wellsville for a home match Wednesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

BEAVERS PROTECT HOME FIELD AGAINST LIVERPOOL

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH-

The Beaver Local Boys Soccer team started the season vs arch rival East Liverpool with a 2-1 victory in front of a large crowd at Fighting Beaver Stadium on Saturday night.  The game did not disappoint as both teams goalies started hot by making key saves to keep the game scoreless for the first 20 minutes of the game. That was until the Potters Wyatt McCune was able to get behind the Beavers defense and find the back of the night to put the visiting team up 1-0. This was short lived though as the Beavers Kaleb Mays was finally able to beat Potters goalie Malachi Reed to notch the score 1-1, where it would stand at half.

The 2nd half was much like the first, however things seemed to get tighter on both sides.  The Beavers and Potters style of wide open play seemed to change as more of a field position battle ensued.  The game remained tied at 1-1 for the duration of the second half, until just under 5 minutes left to play the Beavers  went on attack.  This is when a flurry of shots on goal led to  Junior Colin Gaydos  burying a rebound and eventual  game winner to the back of the net giving the Beavers a 2-1 victory over their rivals.   The Beavers (1-0) will look to keep things rolling at home on Tuesday when the Carrollton Warriors come to town.  Game is set to start at 7:00pm.

*Contributed By Josh Sigler at blathletics.org

POTTERS MARCH AWAY FROM MINERVA

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MINERVA OH- The East Liverpool Potters entered the 2022 campaign with a ton of question marks. Friday night the young Potters hopefully answered some of those questions en route to a dominant 44-7 win over Minerva. First year head coach Don Phillips brought his over 30 years of coaching experience to East Liverpool in hopes of getting a young Potters squad headed in the right direction.  Early in the 1st quarter it appeared that the stage may have been too bright for the Potters as a muffed snap to the punter led to a Minerva 5 yard touchdown giving the Lions an early 7-0 lead.

The Potters would quickly answer, marching 60 yds before Sophomore QB Gavin Wright scampered untouched 4 yards to pay dirt, followed by a 2 point conversion giving the blue and white an 8-7 lead.  The East Liverpool defense took control from that point. Minerva, held without a first half first down, muffed their own punt in the endzone leading to safety increasing the East Liverpool lead 10-7.  Gavin Wright on the ensuing possession would strike through the air finding a wide open Michael Harty for a 26 yard touchdown pass, the 2 point conversion made it 16-7 at the half.

The second half was pure domination by the Potters as Gavin Wright struck quickly on a 63 yard touchdown finding Stephen Dorsey increasing the lead 22-7.  Wright would finish the game 4/5 121yds 2TDs. Running Back Trent Davis and the Potters offensive line took control from that point. Davis would put his team on his back carrying the rock 20 times for 128 yards, adding a one yard touchdown in the 4th quarter making it 28-7. MInerva would botch the ensuing kickoff giving the Potters another opportunity.

The next possession would see Jaymin Hainey take it 34 yards to the endzone making it 36-7. Michael Harty would cap the night for the Potters, scooping up a blocked punt and taking it to the house for his second touchdown . East Liverpool would finish the night out gaining Minerva in total yards 366-36, while limiting the Lions to just 2 first downs.  The Potters look to continue their winning ways next Friday at Indian Creek.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

WARRIORS SERVE UP OPENING DAY WIN

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West Branch girls’ tennis defeated East Liverpool in their first match of the season. Ally Zion won 6-1, 6-3 at 1st singles. LilyAnn Bonar won 6-3, 6-0 at 2nd singles. Autumn Johnston won 6-0, 6-1 at 3rd singles. The 1st doubles team of Kate Slutz and Niah Muniz won 6-1, 6-0. The 2nd doubles team of Sophia McDonald and Iris Shofroth lost a tiebreaker in the first set and dropped the second set 1-6. West Branch plays East Palestine at home on Wednesday at 1:00.

*Contributed By John Hancock at wbathletics.org

CLIPPERS ENJOYING THEIR TIME BACK HOME

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COLUMBIANA OH-  Columbiana picked up its 13th win of the season in walkoff fashion Thursday afternoon over East Liverpool at Firestone Park Thursday afternoon.  The Clippers scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th to earn the 3-2 victory.

The Clippers scored first taking a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first.  Potter pitcher Mason Ludwig buckled down afterwards not allowing another run in his six innings of work striking out eight.  His counterpart Zachary Pleska was also up to the challenge as he pitched five frames striking out 10.  Pleska gave up two unearned runs in the fifth inning.  In the fifth after a walk, sacrifice bunt and single, the Potters set up shop with runners on the corners and one out.  While stealing second, two Clipper errors allowed East Liverpool to score two runs on one play and take the 2-1 lead.

Leaving a runner on third in the sixth the Clippers came to the plate in the top of the seventh with the top of the order.  Bayden Pipoly (2-2, 2 runs, 2 HBP) reached via a hit by pitch and stole second base.  Ian Less would draw a walk giving the Clippers runners on first and second with no one out.  After a pop out, Seth Spooner lined a two strike single to right scoring Pipoly and knotting the game up at 2.  Riley McElwain followed with a four pitch walk and Alex Eusebio played the role of hero hitting a hard ground ball with the bases loaded that the Potter shortstop could not handle cleanly scoring Less with the winning run!

Spooner picked up the win on the mound pitching two scoreless innings in relief of Pleska.  The win is Columbiana’s third straight.

Next up the Clippers will welcome Salem to Firestone Park on Friday weather permitting.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

*Contributed By Ryan Wolf