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LOWELLVILLE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH LISA MODELSKI

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LOWELLVILLE OH- Lowellville is gearing up for basketball season, and the Rockets have a much of new names to get to know this year. They lost a big chunk of their offensive production to graduation, and now will rely on a young, but talented roster to compete in the MVAC.

Coach Lisa Modelski comes on for another year on the bench leading the team. She took time to talk with Anthony Hartwig about what this new season is about to bring. She talks about the new names you’ll need to know before the season starts, how confident this young group is, and so much more. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Lisa Modelski!

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ROCKETS PUT THE THRUSTERS ON BLAST

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In an anticipated playoff showdown, Lowellville avenged their only loss of the season, overpowering Western Reserve with a commanding 32-7 win. The Blue Devils of Lowellville sent a clear message, making their way to the Regional Semifinals in impressive fashion.

The star of the night for Lowellville was undoubtedly Santino Rivera-Ocasio, who was an unstoppable force on the field. Rivera-Ocasio carried the ball an astonishing 26 times, accumulating an impressive 252 rushing yards and scoring four crucial touchdowns. His performance left the Western Reserve defense struggling to contain him and served as the backbone of Lowellville’s triumph.

Lowellville set the tone early in the game, with the defense making a significant impact. Michael Ballone’s interception in the first quarter, shortly after Lowellville’s initial score by Luke Henning, set the tone for the night. This defensive gem foreshadowed the challenging evening that Western Reserve would endure.

It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the Blue Devils of Western Reserve finally found the end zone. Quarterback Luke Henning connected with Ethan Cannon for a 14-yard touchdown, providing a glimmer of hope for Reserve. However, it was too little, too late to mount a comeback against Lowellville’s dominating performance.

With this resounding win, Lowellville advances to the Regional Semifinals, where they are set to face the second-seeded Danville. The exact neutral site for the upcoming matchup will be determined over the weekend.

ROCKETS ARE BLASTING OFF

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LOWELLVILLE OH- In a round 1 showdown, Lowellville wasted no time in asserting their dominance as they cruised to a commanding 34-0 victory over Steubenville Central Catholic.

The first quarter was scoreless, but the second quarter witnessed a flurry of action. Lowellville’s QB Michael Ballone showcased his skills with an explosive 89-yard touchdown run, although the ensuing PAT was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 6-0. The Lowellville offense continued to shine as Ballone connected with WR Matt Lucido on a 2-yard fade touchdown pass, and RB Tino Rivera-Ocasio added a two-point conversion, extending their lead to 14-0. The momentum was firmly on Lowellville’s side as Ballone found WR Braylen Dabney for a 34-yard touchdown pass, making it 20-0.

The third quarter remained scoreless, but in the fourth quarter, Lowellville was far from finished. Ballone displayed his passing prowess once again, connecting with WR Bruce Brenner on a remarkable one-handed catch for a 22-yard touchdown. Rivera-Ocasio contributed another two-point conversion, stretching the lead to 28-0. Lowellville wasn’t content with just that, as Ballone added a 50-yard touchdown run to his impressive night. The PAT attempt was no good, but the score stood at a resounding 34-0.

With that, Lowellville left no room for doubt in their victory over Steubenville Central Catholic, ultimately closing out the game with a dominant 34-0 final score.

ROCKETS GET TO SILENCE SPRINGFIELD

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By Eric Hughes 

LOWELLVILLE OH- Lowellville defeats Springfield, 27-13, to clinch back-to-back MVAC titles.

Lowellville got off to a fast start, as Tino Rivera-Ocasio capped off their opening drive with a 9-yard touchdown run. Matt Lucido made the PAT to give Lowellville an early 7-0 lead.

Lowellville struck again in the second quarter, as Michael Ballone threw a 67-yard touchdown pass to Braylen Dabney to give the Rockets a 13-0 lead.

Lowellville’s defense stood tall and held Springfield scoreless in the first half, but gave up a 12-yard touchdown run by Springfield star running back Dante Gentile in the final seconds of the third quarter. Kasen Kosek made the PAT to cut the deficit to 13-7.

Lowellville’s offense struggled to finish drives for most of the second half, but their defense buckled down and gave Michael Ballone the chance to score two rushing touchdowns on back-to-back drives late in the fourth quarter to give the Rockets a 27-7 lead with 52 seconds left to play.

Springfield’s offense was able to gain some momentum going into the playoffs, as Kolten Ruark threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Sean Guerriero on the final play of regulation.

BLUE DEVILS BULLY THEIR WAY INTO DISTRICT ROUND

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By Ty Bartell

BERLIN CENTER OH- The post-season tournament is finally here for high school volleyball in the state of Ohio!
With four different divisions to crown four different volleyball state champions, plenty of local teams across all four divisions have high hopes of getting to Dayton. In Division 4, one of those local powerhouses have been The Western-Reserve Blue Devils volleyball team. Entering the tournament as the #2 seed in the Region 13, Northeast 2 bracket, The Blue Devils made it to the Sectional Final after blasting #39 Valley Christian in the Sectional Semi-Final.
Western-Reserve’s second round draw? A familiar opponent in, a fellow Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) Scarlet Division foe, the #23 seeded Lowellville Rockets. Entering the playoff match on Thursday, The Blue Devils had won 31 consecutive matches against The Rockets, dating back to 2008! Thursday saw much of the same dominance on display, as Western-Reserve claimed the match in straight sets 25-14, 25-11 and 25-11. Effectively extending their streak to 32 consecutive match wins.

Haylee Fellows was an engine on offense, setting her attackers up to the tune of 30 assists while double-doubling it up with 13 digs as well. Alyvia Hughes also recorded a double-double with her 20 kill and 12 digs performance. Hughes was also active at the net and behind the service line with 2 aces and 2 blocks as well. Lisa Eichert played a great opposite to Hughes, with Eichert ending the evening with 13 kills, 8 digs, 2 aces and 1 block. Angelina Cappabianca tied it all together in the middle as she finished with 11 digs, 7 kills, 2 blocks and 3 assists in the win!

#2 Western-Reserve (23-1) will now head to Columbiana High School on Tuesday, October 24th for the District Semi-Final match against #12 Newton Falls (15-8) representing The MVAC Grey Division. First serve is slated for 6 p.m. with the winner advancing to the District Championship match! Stay up-to-date with all post-season volleyball scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/10-19-vb-reserve-lowellville/10-19-vb-reserve-lowellville/100EOS1D/

ROCKETS SPEED PAST WATERLOO

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ATWATER OH- In an impressive display of dominance, the Lowellville Rockets soared to a commanding 40-8 victory over Waterloo in Week 9. The Rockets left no room for doubt, showcasing their prowess throughout the game.

Lowellville quickly established their presence in the game when Michael Ballone connected with Matt Lucido for a sensational 65-yard passing touchdown. This early strike put Lowellville ahead 7-0, leaving Waterloo with a challenging climb ahead. The touchdown occurred with 4:22 remaining in the first quarter.

The Rockets continued to expand their lead in the second quarter. Geno Perry powered through for a 2-yard rushing touchdown, increasing Lowellville’s advantage to 13-0. This impressive run occurred with 11:15 left in the second quarter.

Tino Rivera-Ocasio added to Lowellville’s offensive prowess with a remarkable 52-yard rushing touchdown at 3:56 in the second quarter. This outstanding play extended the lead to 20-0.

Just before the end of the first half, Michael Ballone showcased his skill again. He launched a 28-yard passing touchdown to Landon Esenwein. The pass was tipped in the air, resulting in a jump ball that Esenwein skillfully grabbed. With 33 seconds left in the second quarter, Lowellville held a commanding 26-0 lead.

The third quarter brought no respite for Waterloo as Lowellville continued to assert their dominance. Tino Rivera-Ocasio, already having a standout game, secured his second rushing touchdown, this time for 26 yards. The extra point was good, pushing the score to 33-0 with 7:39 remaining in the third quarter.

Codi Nofli joined the scoring frenzy with a 3-yard rushing touchdown. The extra point was successful, making it 40-0 Lowellville.

In the final quarter, Waterloo managed to find the end zone with Luke Thomas scoring a rushing touchdown and a successful two-point conversion

LOWELLVILLE SHOWS OFF THEIR STRENGTH

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LOWELLVILLE OH- In a display of sheer dominance, Lowellville asserted their strength on the football field with an emphatic 40-6 victory over McDonald.

The game featured an eventful first quarter as McDonald’s defense made an early impact with Jayden Taylor recovering a fumble and returning it 32 yards for a touchdown, although their PAT attempt was unsuccessful. Lowellville quickly answered with a 3-yard touchdown run by Tino Rivera-Ocasio, followed by a successful PAT by Matt Lucido, giving them a 7-6 lead.

The second quarter saw Lowellville extend their advantage as quarterback Michael Ballone connected with Braylen Dabney for an 11-yard touchdown pass, and later, Ballone found Matt Lucido for a 14-yard TD pass, although the PAT was no good, making it 19-6.

The third quarter remained scoreless, but the fourth quarter belonged to Lowellville. Geno Perry powered through with a 14-yard touchdown run, followed by Ballone’s 51-yard rushing TD and a 28-yard TD pass by Ricky Wilrich to Bruce Brenner. With Matt Lucido’s successful PATs, Lowellville secured a commanding 40-6 win, showcasing just how strong of a team they are, and how tough they’ll be to beat in the MVAC.

BLUE DEVILS PUT THE ROCKETS ON BLAST

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Western Reserve Dominates Lowellville in 3-0 Victory

In a stunning display of volleyball prowess, Western Reserve emerged victorious with an emphatic 3-0 win over Lowellville. The final scores of 25-13, 25-10, and 25-10 reflected Western Reserve’s absolute control of the game, leaving their opponents struggling to find answers.

The Western Reserve squad featured several standout players who delivered outstanding performances throughout the match. Lisa Eichert was a force to be reckoned with, leading the charge with an incredible 19 kills, 2 aces, and 9 digs. Eichert’s powerful attacks and precision proved too much for Lowellville to handle.

Alyvia Hughes matched Eichert’s impressive stats, recording 19 kills of her own along with 11 digs and 1 ace. Her consistency at the net and remarkable defensive efforts were crucial to Western Reserve’s success.

Angelina Cappabianca added to the offensive onslaught with 12 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace, and 5 digs. Cappabianca’s versatility and ability to contribute both offensively and defensively were instrumental in securing the victory.

Ally Jones was a defensive stalwart, recording 16 digs and ensuring that Lowellville struggled to find gaps in Western Reserve’s defense.

Haylee Fellows orchestrated the team’s offense with precision, tallying an impressive 28 assists and adding 3 digs to her stat line. Her ability to set up her teammates for success was a key factor in the team’s dominant performance.

This resounding victory solidified Western Reserve’s position as a formidable force in the world of high school volleyball. Their exceptional teamwork, powerful attacks, and solid defense left Lowellville with no room to mount a comeback.

MOONEY HALTS STREAKING ROCKETS

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- The Mooney Volleyball team showcased their resilience and determination in a hard-fought match against Lowellville, securing a well-deserved 3-0 victory. The scores tell the story of intense battles on the court, with sets ending 27-25, 25-18, and 25-20 in favor of Mooney.

Several key players made significant contributions to Mooney’s success. Brinkley Bair led the team with an impressive 13 kills and added 5 digs to her stellar performance. Jaida Lane matched Bair’s 13 kills and made an impact with 2 aces.

Natalie Blasko orchestrated the team’s plays effectively, tallying 35 assists and contributing 11 digs on the defensive end. Amarra Anderson showcased her prowess at the net with 7 kills and 4 crucial blocks.

Defensively, Maria Pecchia played a vital role, recording an impressive 21 digs and adding 3 aces. Katie Frommelt also contributed to the defensive effort with 21 digs and 2 aces, helping the team maintain control of the match.

LOWELLVILLE ROCKS THE RAMS

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LOWELLVILLE OH- In a hard-fought Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference showdown, the Lowellville Rockets hosted the Mineral Ridge Rams, emerging victorious with a final score of 38-21.

The opening quarter saw both teams engaging in a defensive standoff, resulting in a scoreless tie at the end of the period.

Lowellville was the first to break the silence, as their kicker, Mathew Lucido, expertly slotted a field goal through the uprights, granting the Rockets a 3-0 lead. The momentum continued for Lowellville as they executed a pivotal special teams play, blocking a punt. This turnover paved the way for an 8-yard touchdown pass by Michael Ballone, who connected over the middle on a critical 4th and goal.

Mineral Ridge, however, was quick to respond with a burst of offensive energy. Senior standout Ian Erb showcased his speed with an explosive 50-yard run down to the 5-yard line. Erb completed the drive with a touchdown run, bringing the score to 17-7.

Lowellville remained relentless, with Ballone at the helm. The Rockets’ quarterback unleashed a 29-yard touchdown pass to Mathew Lucido, extending their lead.

As the game progressed into the third quarter, Ian Erb continued to make his presence known. This time, he hauled in a 50-yard touchdown catch from junior quarterback Owen Shingledecker, narrowing the gap to 24-14.

Nevertheless, the Rockets were determined to secure the win. Ballone displayed his prowess once again, tossing two more touchdown passes, including one to senior Braylen Dabney. Heading into the fourth quarter, Lowellville held a commanding 38-14 advantage.

The victory for the Lowellville Rockets in this MVAC showdown showcased their determination and offensive firepower. With precision passing and dynamic playmaking, they emerged triumphant against a tough Mineral Ridge team, securing an important conference win.