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MOORE’S 1000TH POINT LIFTS SOUTH RANGE

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LOWELLVILLE OH- In a thrilling matchup that will be remembered for years to come, South Range celebrated a significant milestone as senior standout Landon Moore notched his 1000th career point in the Raiders’ impressive 66-53 victory over Lowellville. It was a night filled with excitement and emotion as Moore etched his name into the annals of South Range basketball history.

Leading the scoring charge for South Range was none other than Moore himself, who delivered a stellar performance with a game-high 24 points. Joining Moore in the offensive onslaught were Luke Rohan, Dylan Turvey, and Triston Toy, who each contributed 12 points to bolster the Raiders’ scoring effort.

Despite a valiant effort from Lowellville, led by Michael Ballone with 12 points, Matt Lucido with 10 points, Drew Modelski with 10 points, and Josh Pazel with 9 points, they couldn’t contain South Range’s potent offense.

With this win, South Range improved their season record to 13-6, setting the stage for the remainder of their conference schedule as they prepare to host Struthers on Saturday. The victory holds special significance as they celebrate Moore’s remarkable achievement and continue their pursuit of success on the basketball court.

Meanwhile, Lowellville, with a record of 13-7, will look to regroup as they hit the road to face East on Friday. Despite the loss, Lowellville remains a formidable opponent as they strive to finish their season strong and make a statement in the competitive realm of high school basketball.

ROCKETS HAVE NO TROUBLE WITH TROJANS

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In a dominant display of skill and determination, Lowellville’s basketball team cruised to victory on Thursday night, defeating Sebring decisively with a commanding score of 51-10.

Leading the scoring charge for Lowellville was Serinna Tych, who delivered an outstanding performance with 19 points, showcasing her offensive prowess and leadership on the court. Morgan Lewis contributed 7 points, while Sydney Procick and Gianna Palumbo each added 6 points, highlighting the team’s balanced scoring effort.

With this resounding win, Lowellville improves their record to 8-12 and looks to carry their momentum into their upcoming road matchup against East on Monday. The victory underscores Lowellville’s resilience and determination as they continue to push forward in the season.

On the other side, Sebring concludes their regular season with a 4-15 record and now awaits their tournament opponent, eager to make their mark in postseason play.

 

ROCKETS FEND OFF JACKSON MILTON

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LOWELLVILLE OH- In a hard-fought battle on Friday night, Lowellville emerged victorious over Jackson Milton with a final score of 68-57. Michael Ballone led Lowellville’s scoring efforts with 15 points, closely followed by Ryan Neider with 14 points. Matt Lucido and Drew Modelski both contributed 12 points each to secure the win.

Jackson Milton’s Cayden Mitchell showcased an impressive game-high performance with 23 points, supported by Ryan Romigh with 14 points and Alex Rotuna adding 8 points.

With this win, Lowellville’s record stands at 10-6, and they are set for another matchup on Saturday against Heartland Christian. On the other side, Jackson Milton (5-11) will hit the road to face McDonald on Tuesday.

HERALDS STUMBLE AGAINST ROCKETS

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Saybrook, OH- In a hard-fought battle on the basketball court, the St. John Heralds faced off against the Maplewood Rockets, ultimately succumbing to a final score of 45-64. The game, played with intensity and skill on both sides, showcased the determination of the players as they battled through each quarter.

Quarter Scores:

  • St. John Heralds: 12 | 9 | 15 | 9
  • Maplewood Rockets: 15 | 17 | 14 | 18

Total Points:

  • St. John Heralds: 45
  • Maplewood Rockets: 64

Top Performers:

St. John Heralds:

  1. Vin Narducci – 21 points
  2. Anthony Severino – 8 points
  3. Aaron Wychock – 9 points
  4. Brady Cole – 5 points
  5. Donald Crawford – 2 points

Maplewood Rockets:

  1. Alex Donaldson – 25 points
  2. Andrew Barnett – 15 points
  3. Tom Dahman – 10 points
  4. Seth Roper – 7 points
  5. Braden Hottstetter – 5 points
  6. Ken Glover – 1 point
  7. Brighton Roper – 1 point

The standout performance from Vin Narducci, scoring 21 points for the St. John Heralds, showcased his offensive prowess. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Maplewood Rockets’ cohesive team effort led by Alex Donaldson, who tallied an impressive 25 points.

Upcoming Games:

The St. John Heralds, with a current record of 2-9, look ahead to their next challenge on January 31, 2024, when they will host the Fairport Harding Skippers, who boast a solid record of 9-4. The Skippers are entering the matchup with momentum following a close 69-66 victory over the Maplewood Rockets.

On the other side, the Maplewood Rockets, now standing at 3-14, will hit the road to face the Chalker Wildcats (3-12). The Wildcats are seeking redemption after a tough 73-35 loss to the Fairport Harding Skippers.

CEVERA SCORES 1,000TH POINT IN HERALDS WIN OVER MAPLEWOOD

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Saybrook, OH- In an exhilarating girls’ basketball game, the St. John Heralds triumphed over the Maplewood Rockets with a final score of 64-48. The game, marked by intense plays and standout performances, showcased the talent and determination of both teams.

The Heralds faced an initial setback in the first quarter, trailing 7-17 against the Maplewood Rockets. However, a remarkable turnaround in the second quarter saw St. John dominating with a staggering 25 points, setting the stage for their eventual victory.

Quarter Scores:

  • St. John Heralds: 7 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 64
  • Maplewood Rockets: 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 48

Player Stats:

St. John Heralds Total Points:

  • Alyssa Cevera: 22
  • Grace DiSalvatore: 11
  • Mickey Zheng: 10
  • Alexa Jordan: 8
  • Caitlyn Carney: 3
  • Izzy Holler: 6

Maplewood Rockets Total Points:

  • Morgan Himes: 18
  • Lauran Krieg: 9
  • Aliah Brummit: 7
  • Madyson Cikosh: 7
  • Raegan Krieg: 5
  • Elyse Pinkerton: 2

The standout moment of the game came when St. John’s senior, Alyssa Cevera, reached a significant milestone, becoming the third member of her family to score 1,000 career points. Joining her sister Emily, a 2020 St. John graduate, and family member Roberta Cevera, a Harbor High 1984 graduate, Alyssa achieved this remarkable feat early in the fourth quarter.

The St. John Heralds, with a current record of 8-9, are now gearing up for their next challenge on the road against the Mathews Mustangs (4-9) on February 1, 2024. Having convincingly won their previous matchup with the Mustangs 60-11 on December 11, 2023, the Heralds are optimistic about their chances.

Meanwhile, the Maplewood Rockets (9-7) will be facing the United Golden Eagles (13-5) in their upcoming game. The Golden Eagles, entering the game with a 60-36 victory over the Wellsville Tigers, pose a formidable challenge for the Rockets.

As the Heralds celebrate both a team victory and Alyssa Cevera’s impressive milestone, the upcoming matchups promise to be thrilling contests that fans won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more exciting basketball action from the St. John Heralds.

ROCKETS FIND REDEMPTION

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- In a redemption-filled matchup on Friday night, Lowellville avenged an earlier season loss to Springfield by securing a 54-43 victory on the road.

Lowellville’s Michael Ballone led the scoring charge with an impressive 19 points, followed closely by Matt Lucido contributing 16, and Ryan Nieder with 9. Josh Pazel added 6 points to the winning effort.

Springfield, despite the efforts of Carson Cunningham with 15 points and Drew Miller with 12, couldn’t overcome Lowellville’s determined performance. Aiden Appel and Sean Guerriero each contributed 7 points.

With the win, Lowellville improves to an 8-6 record and will return home to host Mineral Ridge on Tuesday. Springfield (11-4) will aim to bounce back at home on Tuesday against Sebring. The victory for Lowellville not only avenges an earlier defeat but also solidifies their competitive standing as they navigate through the season.

VIKINGS GET VENGEANCE ON LOWELLVILLE

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By Ty Bartell

ATWATER OH- The beautiful thing about conference basketball is the fact that you have to play conference opponents twice, meaning one loss is not always the endgame for conference championship hopes. In the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conferences (MVAC) Scarlet Division, a log jam is starting to build of teams competing for the top conference spot this year. The Springfield Tigers currently lead with just one look inside the MVAC this season; however, The Lowellville Rockets sat only a half game back of Springfield after Lowellville managed the tough road win against The McDonald Blue Devils. Also in the hunt for the top spot was The Waterloo Vikings who sat a full game back of Springfield, needing this win, entering Tuesday night against Lowellville!

With The Rockets and The Vikings squaring-off to clear up some conference chaos. Both teams managed early buckets and early leads, as momentum hung in the balance between the conference foes. Michael Ballone would end the first quarter putting Lowellville up off an impressive step-back three to take a 15-13 lead after a quarter for The Rockets. However, the second quarter belonged to The Vikings! As Jackson Eichler propelled the Waterloo offense with 10 points of his own in the second, The Viking defense was shut down, complementing the offense, outsourcing Lowellville 18-4 in the second to take an emphatic 31-19 halftime lead! “We made shots!” Viking Head Coach Jason Wise said as Waterloo put up more points in the first half on Tuesday than they did the entire game in the loss at Lowellville on December 15th.

From the point of grabbing a big lead in the second quarter, The Vikings would not look back and would not allow Lowellville to score double-digits in another quarter in the ballgame. Besting The Rockets 13-8 in the third allowed enough separation for Waterloo that the 9-7 Rocket favoring fourth quarter could not top The Vikings! The 51-36 win for Waterloo gets them revenge against The Rockets for the slip up earlier this campaign and puts them right in the thick of the conference race!

The Player of the Game was Jackson Eichler, who was raining three-point bombs on The Rockets all night long! Finishing with 24 points and six shots from distance, The Vikings senior was able to space the floor to create a plethora of offensive opportunities for his teammates! Following Eichler was Gage Hawley who finished with 11 points and both Kaii Warren and Kyle Werbeck who each had 6 points. For Lowellville, they were led by Michael Ballone who had 10 points followed by Matt Lucido with 8 points.

Waterloo (10-4, 7-2) continues to control their own destiny in conference play, as they will now look to host another MVAC opponent in The Mineral Ridge Rams (5-10, 2-7) on Friday, January 26th with a 7 p.m. tip-off. As for Lowellville (7-6, 6-2) The Rockets have a big test, traveling to conference-leading Springfield (11-3, 8-1) also on Friday! Keep updated with all MVAC basketball this season with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

CLIPPERS DEFENSE GROUNDS LOWELLVILLE

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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana continued their strong season on Monday, hosting a determined Lowellville team and securing a convincing 40-24 victory.

Averi Marshall led the scoring charge for Columbiana with an impressive 15 points, supported by Ellie Venezia with 8 points, and Evy Rapp and Megan Moser each contributing 5 points.

On the Lowellville side, Serinna Tych and Isabella Wilrich both tallied 8 points in their effort against the tough Columbiana squad.

With this win, Columbiana (12-2) maintains their solid form and looks ahead to Thursday when they host Lisbon in the EOAC. Meanwhile, Lowellville (5-9) will have a week off before their next matchup, hosting Springfield next Monday as they aim to regroup and bounce back.

ROCKETS FINDING SOME GOOD VIBES

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LOWELLVILLE OH- Continuing their upward trajectory, Lowellville powered through the halfway point of the season with a decisive victory over Sebring on Friday night, securing a 61-38 win.

Leading the charge for Lowellville were notable performances from Michael Ballone with 15 points, Ryan Neider contributing 13 points, and Matt Lucido adding 10 points. Josh Pazel also made his mark with 8 points. Sebring’s efforts were led by Dustin Black and Colby Kliffmueller, each scoring 14 points, and Kaleb Rowles contributing 10 points.

With a 5-5 record, Lowellville now prepares for their next challenge at home against Western Reserve on Tuesday. Sebring, standing at 3-8, looks ahead to a matchup against Leetonia on Saturday with a scheduled tip-off at 1:00.

ROCKETS STREAK BY MCDONALD

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By Matt Maher 


MCDONALD, OH – McDonald hosted Lowellville Thursday night for another great Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference matchup! The two teams showed very similar play styles with turnovers and scoring capabilities and because of that the game ended 50-40 in favor of the Rockets. 

 

McDoanld had the hot hands to begin this game as Cierra Shiley scored the first 5 points of the game. Addison Grewell also scored 5 points in the quarter while Gracie Callow found two impressive 3’s to score 6. Serena Tych and Gianna Palumbo would both score 4 points for Lowellville while Sydney Procick found 3 with a layup and a made free throw. 

 

Both teams stayed at it in the 2nd. Shiley scored 6 points all under the hoop as a dominant presence. Sophia Pecchia would also hit a 2 for the Blue Devils. Tych scored 4 more points for the Rockets and Morgan Lewis found an impressive 3 from far beyond the arc. Both teams played good defense against each other in the first half which contributed to the low scoring frames.

 

McDonald continued to be outscored coming out of the break, putting up 10 points to 12. Callow found two 2’s to lead her team this quarter while Grewell made 2 of 2 free throws. Lowellville saw Tych score 4 points including 2 from the line. Isabella Wilrich would also find a nice 3 for Lowellville to help them stay on top. 

 

Lowellville would see only two players score in this frame in Tych and Wilrich. Wilrich found 2 points in the paint while Tych found 9 points primarily from the line where she went 5 for 6. McDonald would only see the likes of Cierra Shiley find the bucket with 5 more points to her team leading 18. 

 

McDonald had their struggles against Llowellville including a multitude of turnovers in the 1st quarter and a number of powerful shots that went a little too far over the rim. Serena Tych would lead all scorers with an impressive 21 points, she was an all star on the hard wood for sure on Thursday night. Lowellville will stay on the road when they travel to Columbiana to face the Clippers at 6:15PM on January 15th. McDonald will hit the road when they visit Mineral Ridge on January 18th at 5:30PM.