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URSULINE TAKES THRILLER FROM TIGERS

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH – Springfield Tigers hosted the Ursuline Fighting Irish coming off a loss from the South Range Raiders. Ursuline would come away with the victory having the lead until the end of the game where the Tigers momentarily took the lead. Terrence Pankey led all scorers for the Irish with 19 points in the winning effort. Irish win 67-66.

The Fighting Irish got the lead early in the first quarter and didn’t look back with the help of Jakylan Irving who had 8 points going into halftime. Pankey led the Irish in the second quarter by leading the team in free throws and fast break opportunities. Pankey had 17 going into halftime. The Tigers kept it interesting though with the help of RJ Smith and Adam Wharry. Both players had 12 points at the half highlighted by 3 3-pointers by Smith. Irish lead going into the third quarter 37-30.
Springfield chipped away at the Ursuline lead in the the third quarter holding Pankey to any scoring opportunities while RJ Smith added 5 points coming off the bench. Fourth quarter the game got interesting with a nice Tiger run that got them a one point lead late in the game but Irving of the Fighting Irish regained the lead in clutch seconds to win the game 67-66. Irving finished the game with 17 points while Pankey had 19. Ursuline (4-3) will face Howland this Friday while Springfield (6-2) will face Mineral Ridge. Catch both games on YSNlive.com.
*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Melone

TIGERS STAY UNBEATEN

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio –The Springfield Tigers started and stayed hot all night long in their MVAC matchup against the Sebring McKinley Trojans. After just the first quarter of action, the Tigers were already ahead 23-8.

Of his 6 three-pointers on the night, Springfield’s RJ Smith had 5 of them come in the first half. In the second half, it was Clay Medvec who led the way for the Tigers, totaling 10 second-half points.

Although it was a long night for the Trojans, senior Frankie Lozoya shined bright. Lozoya led the way with 23 points, 18 of those coming in the second half, making 2 three-pointers, and going a perfect 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Despite Lozoya’s efforts, the Tigers would go on to win 75-57.

LEADING SCORERS:

Springfield

RJ Smith – 22 points

Clay Medvec – 20 points

Beau Brungard – 15 points

Sebring McKinley

Frankie Lozoya – 23 points

Connor Shepard – 8 points

Dylan Johnson – 8 points

UP NEXT:

Springfield – The Tigers (6-0), must travel to rival South Range High School, for a battle with the Raiders (0-5) on Tuesday.

Sebring – After falling to 0-4, the Trojans return home on Wednesday for a matchup with the Jackson Milton Blue Jays (2-2).

*Contributed by YSN’s Jamie Thomson

TIGERS NEW FACES PROPEL THEM TO VICTORY

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – While head coach Steve French needs to replace two 1000-point scores from last year’s squad, the Tigers are equipped with plenty of familiar faces to help match their production.

Junior Beau Brungard and Senior Clay Medvec are returning starters for the Tigers, but it was two newcomers to the starting lineup who propelled Springfield to their first victory of the season.

Combining for 40 of the Tigers 59 points were center Alex Rothwell and shooting guard RJ Smith. Rothwell had 24 and Smith drained 16 tallies himself.  Rothwell dominated on the glass and in the paint, finishing through contact, converting 2 and-ones. Smith, on the other hand, did most of his damage from beyond the arc, hitting 3 three-pointers on the night.

For the visiting Salem Quakers, it was Drew Weir who did most of the heavy lifting with 21 points. Weir hit 3 three-pointers in the third quarter alone and led the team in scoring for each quarter.  Brock Young chipped in 10 for the Quakers as well.

Although the final score appears close at 59-47, this was always the Tigers game. After jumping out to an early 5-2, Springfield never let it go. Expanding the margin to 8 by the end of the quarter, the Tigers always seemed to have an answer to the Salem Quakers.

LEADING SCORERS:

Springfield

Alex Rothwell – 24 points

RJ Smith – 16 points

Beau Brungard – 8 points

Salem

Drew Weir – 21 points

Brock Young – 1o points

Hunter Griffith – 5 points

Cade Rohm – 5 points

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson