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ROCKETS HOLD ON TO THEIR GRIP

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NEWTON FALLS OH- In a gripping Saturday afternoon matchup, Lowellville managed to withstand a furious comeback attempt by Newton Falls, securing a narrow 42-41 victory. The game’s intensity reached its peak as Newton Falls rallied in the fourth quarter, winning it decisively with a 20-8 run.

Lowellville’s offensive effort was led by Serinna Tych, who contributed 11 points, while Morgan Lewis added 8 points. Sydney Procick and Aubrey Kester chipped in 6 and 5 points, respectively, as the Rockets battled to maintain their lead.

Newton Falls showcased resilience in the comeback attempt, with Dani Drake leading the scoring effort with 14 points. Lilly Sait added 10 points, contributing to the team’s strong fourth-quarter performance.

Despite the late surge from Newton Falls, Lowellville managed to hold on to secure the victory. With this win, Lowellville moves to a 3-6 record and will hit the road on Thursday to face Sebring. Newton Falls, now standing at 4-7, looks to rebound as they also play on Thursday against Brookfield in an away game. The game highlighted the competitive nature of high school basketball, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming matchups for both teams.

TIGERS TURN INTO CARDIAC CATS

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By Eric Hughes 

LOWELLVILLE OH- Springfield defeats Lowellville, 37-36, after trailing by 16 points in the third quarter.

The game started off as a defensive slugfest, where both teams forced a lot of turnovers.

Ryan Neider scored five points in the first quarter, including a made three-pointer, to help give Lowellville an early 12-8 lead.

Michael Ballone came alive in the second quarter, scoring eight points and making a three-pointer with seconds left to go in the half, to lead Lowellville to a 23-16 halftime lead.

The Rockets picked up where they left off before halftime and dominated early in the third quarter, leading by 16 at point. Ryan Neider scored another five points, including making another three-pointer, which helped Lowellville to a 34-23 lead going into the fourth quarter.

Springfield found a pulse toward the end of the third quarter and took it into the fourth quarter, where they outscored Lowellville 14-2.

Sean Guerriero led the Tigers with 18 points, scoring 9 of them in the fourth quarter, and made the game-winning free throw with eight seconds left to complete the comeback for Springfield on the road against their bitter rivals.

Dylan Sheely also came up big for Springfield, scoring 13 points, including three made three-pointers.

Ryan Neider led the Rockets in scoring with 10 points, making two three-pointers, and Michael Ballone scored nine points.

BIG TEST AHEAD FOR MINERAL RIDGE

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Mineral Ridge continued their impressive undefeated streak on Monday, securing a convincing 66-43 victory against Lowellville.

Ava Hulet led the charge with an outstanding all-around performance, contributing 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 steals. Sullivan Sandy added 12 points, Norah Schneider chipped in with 11 points, while Lily Merolilo, Gianna Gilbert, and Kelcee Dye each contributed 10, 5, and 5 points, respectively.

With this comprehensive win, Mineral Ridge maintains an unblemished 8-0 record, setting the stage for a significant challenge as they prepare to host the reigning MVAC champions, Springfield. The upcoming matchup promises to be a test of their undefeated run and an opportunity to further solidify their standing in the league. Mineral Ridge’s consistent performance underscores their dominance on the basketball court this season.

ROCKETS MAKE THE RIGHT MOVES

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LOWELLVILLE OH- In a game that unfolded as a tale of two halves, Lowellville and Waterloo clashed on Friday night, showcasing a shift from offensive prowess in the first half to a defensive lockdown in the second. Despite a low-scoring struggle, Lowellville emerged victorious with a narrow 32-29 win.

The first half witnessed both offenses in fine form, combining for 24 points in the second quarter alone. However, the game took a different turn in the second half as both defenses tightened up, resulting in a mere 23 combined points.

For Lowellville, Michael Ballone and Matt Lucido each contributed 10 points, while Josh Pazel added 6 points to the scoreboard. On the Waterloo side, Trevor Simons led with 7 points, supported by Jackson Eichler and Kyle Werbeck, who each contributed 5 points.

With this hard-fought win, Lowellville, now standing at 2-2, looks to build on the momentum as they return to the court on Tuesday, hosting Springfield. On the other hand, Waterloo, with a 2-3 record, will hit the road again on Tuesday, traveling to Mineral Ridge, aiming to bounce back from the close defeat.

SPRINGFIELD SURVIVES SCARE FROM THE ROCKETS

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By Michael Ginocchi

 

NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH- The Springfield lady Tigers basketball team earned a hard fought 58-54 win over Lowellville on Thursday evening. The Rockets came in upset minded, and it seemed like they were going to pull it off. Springfield responded late in the game to grab another close win.

 

For the Tigers Ava Vecchione had the hot hand throughout the game. She knocked down 4 three pointers from beyond the arch in route to her impressive 23 points. Lowellville did a nice job limiting Jameka Brungard in the first half forcing her into some tough shots. Brungard however, stayed persistent and eventually ended up scoring 18. Mariana Tuscano was a key piece defensively forcing some turnovers and adding 9 points.

 

Lowellville came in with a great early game plan as the Rockets really limited the post presence of Brungard and got after it defensively. In the end, Springfield’s defense was too much to overcome during the game’s final minutes causing a number of turnovers. Morgan Lewis led the way with 19 points. She was effective from the free throw line as well going (4 for 6). Sydney Procick knocked down some big shots scoring 12, while Serinna Tych added 11.

 

Springfield improves to 5-2, 3-0 inside the MVAC with the win. They will travel to Sebring on Monday. Lowellville drops to 2-4, 0-2 inside the MVAC. The Rockets will head over to Mineral Ridge to battle the Rams.

MCDONALD OWNS THE FOURTH QUARTER

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LOWELLVILLE OH-  In a hard-fought contest on Thursday night, McDonald secured a close 35-31 victory on the road against Lowellville. McDonald trailed 20-16, and 25-24 after the third quarter.  Grace Callow hit a three off a well designed in bound play that gave the Blue Devils the permanent lead.

Cierra Shiley led McDonald’s offensive effort with 16 points, supported by Julianna Krumpak and Mariah Bregar, who each contributed 7 points.

Lowellville put up a resilient fight, with Morgan Lewis leading their scoring effort with 9 points and Sydney Procick adding 7 points.

ROCKETS SNEAK OUT OF LISBON WITH A WIN

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LISBON OH- In a closely contested matchup on Saturday afternoon, Lowellville ventured into Lisbon and emerged with a nail-biting 37-35 victory over the Blue Devils. The Rockets managed to secure the win despite Lisbon making strong comebacks in both the third and fourth quarters.

Lowellville’s scoring efforts were led by Serinna Tych and Gianna Palumbo, each contributing 11 points, while Isabella Wilrich added 8 points to the team’s total.

Lisbon’s offensive push was spearheaded by Morgan Lively, who notched an impressive 16 points, and Lylah Brown, who contributed 10 points.

The game’s intensity and the tight scoreline showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Lowellville ultimately holding on to clinch the hard-fought victory on the road.

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ROCKETS START THINGS OFF WITH A THRILLING WIN

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COLUMBIANA OH- In a season-opening thriller, Lowellville set the tone with a captivating overtime victory on the road against Crestview, emerging triumphant with a final score of 48-45. The closely contested matchup saw the teams deadlocked at 38 at the end of regulation, intensifying the drama as they entered the extra period.

Michael Ballone led Lowellville’s scoring effort with 14 points, supported by Tino Rivera Ocasio contributing 11 points and Drew Modelski adding 8 points. The trio played pivotal roles in Lowellville’s offensive strategy, ensuring a well-balanced attack.

Crestview responded with notable performances from Justin McKee, who led their team with 12 points, Jonathan Best contributing 11 points, and Jameson English adding 9 points. The competitive back-and-forth showcased the determination of both teams throughout the game.

As Lowellville celebrates their thrilling victory, they now prepare for their home opener against Southeast on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Crestview will aim to rebound on their home court as they host Beaver Local in the upcoming Tuesday matchup.

REBELS GET SOME HOME COOKING

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COLUMBIANA OH- In a commanding home opener, Crestview displayed their dominance on the court with a resounding 67-18 victory over Lowellville.

Leading the scoring charge for Crestview was Luvrain Gaskins with an impressive 15 points, followed closely by Addison Rhode and Kerrigan Miller, both contributing 13 points. Emily Downey added 10 points to the team’s total, while Madeline English showcased her three-point shooting with 6 points, including two successful threes. Collectively, Crestview hit a remarkable 8 three-pointers as a team.

On the Lowellville side, Serrina Tych led the scoring efforts with 8 points.

ROCKETS PROPEL THEMSELVES TO FIRST WIN

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CAMPBELL OH- In a commanding performance, Lowellville notched their first win of the season with a resounding 53-17 victory over Campbell on Monday. The Rockets showcased their offensive prowess and defensive dominance, leaving little room for the Red Devils to respond.

Serinna Tych led the scoring charge for Lowellville with an impressive 22 points. Isabella Wilrich contributed 8 points, while Sydney Procick and Gianna Palumbo added 7 and 6 points, respectively.

On the Campbell side, Diamon Sims led the scoring efforts with 7 points, followed by Angelis Espada with 6 points.

Lowellville’s convincing win sets a positive tone for the early part of the season as they look to build on their success. The Rockets will hit the road again on Thursday, traveling to Crestview. Meanwhile, Campbell will also be on the road on Thursday, facing Sebring.