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RUNNING WEDNESDAYS WITH RICK SYPERT (EP 7) FEATURING AVA VECCHIONE & AVA HULETT

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It’s finally here! The time every track and field athlete has been working for. This weekend, it’s time to compete for state.  It took a lot of sweat and blood to get these runners and throwers to this point.  For these athletes, getting to Dayton is more than just a 250 mile drive, it’s 4 months of grinding through a season.  We are pleased to say at YSN we have the best track athletes we could ask for. Over 100 student athletes in the YSN family are competing for glory in the state meet.  On this episode of Running Wednesday with Rick Sypert every single one is called out and praised.  Coach Sypert recaps an impressive regional round, and previews what our athletes have to look forward to this weekend.

Our special guests this week are two hurdlers that are making return trips to this round. They both wear Orange and Black, albeit different animals on the front of their jersey.  Ava Vecchione from Springfield, and Ava Hulett from Mineral Ridge join the guys to talk about their journey, and what it took to get here. They both also discuss what lessons they learned from being at this spot last season.  Both of them are tremendous 3 sport athletes and for Vecchione she hopes to end her high school career on the high of a podium birth.  Hulett will be competing against her and looks to continue one of the most impressive athletic careers Mineral Ridge has ever seen.  So check out Episode 7 of Running Wednesdays only on YSN!

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RUNNING WEDNESDAYS WITH RICK SYPERT (EP 6) FEATURING SALEM GIRLS TRACK PANEL

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State is one step away for so many talented track athletes in the YSN family. After a phenomenal district round featuring over 105 different district champions from the YSN ranks, the regional meets promised to be a fruitful endeavor.  All the regional results are in, let’s check to see how on point track expert Rick Sypert was in his predictions.  In Episode 6 of Running Wednesdays, you’ll hear a recap of all the district action in every division, a preview of the regional round, and much more.

Our special guests for Episode 6 are making a serious name for themselves in the long tradition of Salem track.  The trio of Rylee Hutton, Maggie Hipple, and Maggie Hall all made regionals in 4 separate events.  That’s the first time anyone’s done that at Salem.  Hear about their incredible season, what their routines are, how they prepare for regionals, and much more.  Check out Episode 6 of Running Wednesdays only on YSN!

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RUNNING WEDNESDAYS WITH RICK SYPERT (EP 5) FEATURING FITCH TRACK & FIELD PANEL

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It’s finally time for postseason! After the conference meets got wrapped up the week prior, this episode of Running Wednesday is lining up all the big performances that we’ll see in the District round.  We have so much talent in the area, you know there’s a lot to get through. Not to worry though, our resident track expert Rick Sypert doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to having a pulse on the local scene.  From small school, to big school it seems everyone has a stake in the district rounds.

This episode also featured special guests that Coach Sypert is pretty familiar with.  We turn our glance to Austintown to meet some of the big members of their very successful program.  The panel of athletes includes Justin Sahli, Deondre Stallings, Meghan Vadas, and De’Aunee Thompson. All of them have dazzled fans this season, broken some big time records, and left their opponents in the dust. You don’t want to miss hearing from these elite athletes. All of this and more on Episode 5 of Running Wednesdays with Rick Sypert!

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RUNNING WEDNESDAYS WITH RICK SYPERT (EP 4) FEATURING THE MCDONALD THROWING TEAM

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Another week has come and gone in the track season, and things are really starting to heat up. As the calendar turns into the first full week of May, it brings on conference championship bragging rights.  With every local conference having their championship meet this week, Anthony and Coach Sypert certainly have a lot to preview. Which conference will be the most competitive? What are some of the big matchups that will happen? Who are the favorites to take home the trophies? All of those questions and more are answered in Episode 4 of Running Wednesdays with Rick Sypert!

Also in this episode, we feature a group of athletes that has been a picture of dominance.  McDonald is known from their success in Track & Field and this season is no disappointment.  Here by extremely popular demand is the throwing team that represents the Blue Devils every week. The numbers that these throwers are putting up make all of them favorites to get to Dayton.  That’s right, there’s a real chance that McDonald could send their entire throwing roster to state.  Join us as we hear from every member of the team about what has made them so successful.

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RUNNING WEDNESDAYS WITH RICK SYPERT (EP 3) FEATURING BROCK FARRIS & BLAKE BAKER

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Another week has come and gone at the track, and yes there is a ton to go over.  With a huge Chuck of results coming in from the Poland Invitational, and beyond you can tell these runners are starting to find their groove as we race towards post season. Rick Sypert and Anthony Hartwig are back this week to go over all the biggest names and times from the prior week.  They also preview the week ahead which is highlighted by the Trumbull County Championships.

This week the show brings on two special guests. Current rivals, and future teammates a rock Farris and Blake Bsker.  Brock from Boardman has etched his name in record books and is considered one of the best in the region.  While Blake represents the Spartans AAC rival Canfield with speed that is seldomly seen.  Both athletes have a massive reputation that goes far beyond their talent on the track.  The sportsmanship and grace in which they carry themselves had granted them the respect of the entire Track & Field community.  Both Brock and Blake look to continue their track careers at Youngstown State after graduating high school. But don’t worry Spartan, and Cardinal fans, they still have plenty of goals in their sights before that happens.  Check out Episode 3 of Running Wednesdays with Rick Sypert!

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RUNNING WEDNESDAYS WITH RICK SYPERT (EP 2) FEATURING SOPHIA YON

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With the calendar quickly turning through April, the high school track and field season is heating up.  With only four weeks of guaranteed running left for teams, it’s time now to make the final push towards the postseason.  The talent pool in the sport runs deep in the YSN family.  Luckily we have a track guru to help us sort it all out.  On Running Wednesday Boardman Girls Track Coach Rick Sypert joins Anthony Hartwig to break down all the Track & Field action in the area. This week they take a dive into the results of the Mahoning county championships, talk to Sophia Yon from Lowellville, and preview the week ahead.

Sophia Yon may just be the best distance runner in the region.  However, getting herself there hasn’t been an easy feat.  Yon has had to battle not only physical adversity, but also even tougher mental adversity.  She has truly learned how to positively talk to herself to help her confidence and mental strength.  Yon will continue her track career after high school in the Big 10. attending Purdue University to pursue not only glory on the track but also a career in engineering.  Check out a great Episode of Running Wednesdays only on YSN!

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BOARDMAN GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH RICK SYPERT

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BOARDMAN, OH-  In this episode, we dive into the world of Boardman Girls Cross Country with the legendary Coach Rick Sypert.

We talk about the amazing group of girls he has this year, led by talented seniors and driven underclassmen. Coach Sypert shares insights on their training, including their weight program and the exponential changes he’s seen in his athletes.

We also get a sneak peek into their upcoming night race and the unique experience it offers. Join us as we chat with Coach Cypher and get to know the incredible team he leads.

Get ready for an exciting and inspiring conversation on YSN’s Boardman Coach’s Corner!

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