Tag Archive for: RAIDERS

POLAND TAKES ROUND ONE AGAINST RAIDERS

/in /by

POLAND, Ohio, The Poland Bulldogs played host to the South Range Raiders in an early season clash of two of the premier programs in the NE8. Both teams came into tonight’s matchup looking for their first win on the season.

Poland’s offensive attack came out firing early and often in the first half, but through a majority of it, South Range goalkeeper Hannah Ball did a good job of keeping the Bulldogs at bay. Then, a goal by Freshman Kennedy Henderson opened up the Poland offense and gave the group a collective confidence boost. Goals also added by Kailyn Assion and Sophia Generalovich gave the Bulldogs a 3-0 lead heading into halftime.

One more goal by Generalovich in the second half gave Poland a 4-0 lead, the score they would win by as the game was eventually called a few minutes later due to inclement weather with just over 20 minutes remaining in the second half. The Bulldogs move to 1-1 on the season, while South Range drops to 0-3-1.

*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Romo

BLUE JAYS HANDLE WARREN HARDING

/in /by

LAKE MILTON OH- The Blue Jays faced off against Warren Harding High School, Wednesday afternoon, at Trumbull Country Club. The Blue Jays had great team play to top the Raiders. The team was lead by Hunter Schertzer (45), followed by Aaren Romigh (46), Ryen Romigh (49), Colton Elliott (49), and Billy Sloan (49). The Blue Jays next match is tomorrow at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course VS McDonald. The match is set to tee off at 4:00 pm. Complete scores are listed below:

Aaren Romigh 46

Ryen Romigh 49

Hunter Schertzer 45

Dom Zitello 53

Drew Sloan 56

Dylan Hovanec 60

Jackson Horner 49

Faith Sullivan 57

Billy Sloan 49

Colton Elliott 49

*Contributed By Daniel Crish at jacksonmiltonathletics.org

BULLDOGS SURVIVE STRUTHERS RALLY

/in /by

STRUTHERS OH- Poland had to hold on late, but they earned their first conference win of the season on Tuesday with a five set thriller over Struthers. (25-14 25-18 15-25 21-25 15-11)

Olivia Minehart led the way in kills for Poland with 12. Sarah Forsyth was right behind her with 11 kills. She also served up 6 aces.  Morgan Bailey carried the bulk of the assists setting up 18.  Alyssa Glaros led the back row with 10 digs.  Katie McDonald was a presence at the net with 5 blocks.

Poland returns to action Thursday as they host Jefferson.  Struthers will hit the road on Thursday and travel to South Range.

RAIDERS STORM THE GATES IN NILES

/in /by

NILES OH: Both teams got big victories recently, but only one can get the momentum rolling early in the Northeastern 8 side. The Lady Red Dragons had a step, but couldn’t control the fast pace offense of the Lady Raiders of south range who came away with the 3-1 victory (SR 25-17) (Niles 25-23) (SR 25-11, 25-11).  

 

Adding on some of the big points in the game were Jamie Feren, a couple aces from Sarah Kuhs, Olivia Meli the junior and Maria Primavera.  Niles came back to win the second series after a blown lead by the Raiders but it was not enough as South Range came right back sweeping them the next two serie and moving to three and one on the series, while Niles moved to one and one.  

 

After the game YSNs Ian O’Brien caught up with the winning coach Todd Irons.  The Raiders next game is Thursday the 25th against Struthers, a home conference rivalry matchup.  

 

*contributed by YSNs Ian O’Brien*

Postgame Interview With TJ Irons:

 

MOONEY GRABS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

/in /by

YOUNGSTOWN OH- Mooney volleyball team got their first win of the season 3-0 against Warren Harding (25-12, 25-12, 25-19) on Tuesday.

Marissa Bowman led the way with 7 kills and 9 digs. Amarra Anderson also had 7 kills in the win. Addison Stacy had 23 assists, 3 kills, and 4 aces. Maria Fire had 6 kills and 5 blocks. Abby Mitchell rounded out defense with 14 kills.

Mooney takes on Salem on the road Thursday at 6pm.

 

SPARTANS CATAPULT THEIR WAY PAST SOUTH RANGE

/in /by

CANFIELD, Ohio- In a battle of two of the valley’s premier programs, it was Boardman who was able to come out on top of South Range by a score of 3-0 in Monday night’s boys’ soccer battle.

Both teams were coming into battle looking for their first win of the season, as Boardman had a 3-3 draw with Hoban to open their season, and South Range had a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Ursuline to begin their season.

The first half was very physical from both teams, as neither wanted to let the opposition get any easy looks inside, which led to a scoreless tie going into the break.

The second half was all Boardman though. The Spartans controlled possession for much of the second half, and two goals by Sava Crnjak helped catapult Boardman to a 3-0 victory, their first of the season. In addition to Crnjak’s elite attacking ability, Carson Essad, the Spartans goalkeeper, was lights out in the net all night long.

*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Romo

 

Postgame Interview Sava Crnjak:

SPARTANS SHUT OUT SOUTH RANGE

/in /by

BOARDMAN OH- In a matchup with two powerhouses in the area, timely scoring and lock down defense proved to be the key. Boardman managed to shut down South Range and come away with a 2-0 win. It’s the Spartans first win of the season.

Goals for the Spartans were put in by Sarah Blasko and Ava Freeborough.  It moves the Spartans to 1-0-1 on the season.

Boardman makes their first road test on Wednesday as they travel to Marlington to take on the Dukes.  Kickoff is set for 7:00.

RIVALS SETTLE FOR A TIE TO OPEN THE SEASON

/in /by

CANFIELD OH- Springfield visited South Range Tuesday night to open their season. The Tigers got a second half goal from Brionna Holt who put in a cross from freshman Maddie Page who recorded the assist. The Raiders tied the game late on a goal from Devin Sauerwein. Caitlin Cappelli had 5 saves for Springfield and Hannah Ball recorded 10 for the Raiders.

The Tigers travel to Salem on Monday night. South Range will be in action on the same night on the road against Boardman.

*Contributed By Justin Kosek at springfieldlocalathletics.org

SOUTH RANGE GIRLS SOCCER COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH KELSEY BENYO

/in /by

CANFIELD OH- South Range girls soccer over the past two seasons have racked up more postseason wins than any other girls program in the area. Both years under head coach Kelsey Benyo have been blessed with success. They are back to back district champions, and have NE8 championships to carry around as well. This year they will have to prove their merit. They will have a lot of new faces after graduating a big senior class. The pieces they do return will have to step into bigger roles than ever as leaders. It’s time for the Raiders to prove just how good of a program they’ve built.

Coach Benyo was kind enough to drop in on the latest episode of YSN’s Running Point to give us a preview of the upcoming season. She talks to Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about the culture of the program, the tough schedule they have in front of them, and much more. Make sure to check out the season preview of South Range Girls Soccer with Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Kelsey Benyo.

Presented By:

 

RAIDERS SEE THEIR SEASON MEET ITS END

/in /by

MASSILLON OH- It was a good old fashioned pitcher’s duel in Thursday’s Regional semifinal between South Range and Hawken. Neither team scored until the 5th inning. All the scoring actually came in that 5th as the Raiders struck for one in the top half, and Hawken answered with two in the bottom to secure the 2-1 victory.

South Range only managed 3 hits against Hawken’s pitching. Shane Lindstrom had a single and a RBI for the Raiders. Also getting hits were Corey Penick, and Logan Cormell.

Billy Skripac did everything he could on the mound for the Raiders. He struck out 8 and allowed just 2 runs on 5 hits.

South Range ends their impressive season with a 22-5 record, and owners of back to back district championships. Hawken advances to the regional final tomorrow against Waynedale.