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NO SLOWING THE ROCKETS DOWN

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LOWELLVILLE OH- Lowellville continued their unbeaten streak with an impressive 33-14 victory over Campbell on the road. The game was action-packed, with both teams showcasing their strengths and determination.

The first quarter saw a strong defensive play from Lowellville’s Josh Pazel, who intercepted a pass. Geno Perry then powered through with a 6-yard touchdown run, followed by Tino Rivera-Ocasio’s 24-yard touchdown run, both punctuated by Matt Lucido’s successful PATs, giving Lowellville a 14-0 lead.

The second quarter remained scoreless, resulting in a halftime score of 14-0 in favor of Lowellville.

In the third quarter, Tino Rivera-Ocasio added a 7-yard touchdown run for Lowellville, expanding their lead to 20-0. Campbell responded with a 6-yard touchdown run by Mihali Koullias, but the PAT was not successful, leaving the score at 20-6.

Entering the fourth quarter with a 20-6 lead, Lowellville’s Michael Ballone connected with Matt Lucido for a 3-yard touchdown pass, although the ensuing PAT was unsuccessful, extending the lead to 26-6. Campbell fought back, with Mihali Koullias throwing a 52-yard touchdown pass to David Moore on a fourth-and-12 play. Koullias then completed a successful 2-point conversion, bringing the score to 26-14.

Lowellville sealed their victory with a 20-yard touchdown run by Geno Perry, followed by Matt Lucido’s successful PAT, bringing the final score to 33-14 in favor of Lowellville.

This win propels Lowellville forward as they prepare to face Tuscarawas Central Catholic in Week 3. Campbell, on the other hand, will challenge undefeated McDonald in their upcoming game.

TIGERS CONTINUE HOT START TO THE SEASON

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In a thrilling volleyball match, Springfield emerged victorious over Lowellville in 4 hard-fought sets. The scores highlighted the teams’ determination: 21-25, 25-9, 25-18, and 25-19.

Jameka Brungard’s stellar performance led the way for Springfield, with an impressive 21 kills, nine digs, and five blocks that showcased her all-around skills. Baelyn Brungard also made a significant contribution, amassing 14 kills and 16 digs to bolster her team’s efforts. Cali Matey played a key role, recording 11 digs and an impressive 18 service points for the Tigers.

With this well-earned victory under their belt, Springfield is gearing up for their next challenge as they prepare to host McDonald on Thursday. On the other side, Lowellville looks to bounce back as they get ready to face Sebring on the same day. Both teams’ competitive spirit promises to make for another exciting round of volleyball action as the season continues.

JAYS EARN THEIR FIRST WIN OF 2023

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NORTH JACKSON OH-

In a thrilling volleyball matchup, Jackson Milton triumphed over Lowellville in an intense 5-set showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The scores reflected the closely contested nature of the match: 23-25, 25-17, 25-16, 12-25, and 15-10.

Leading the charge for Jackson Milton, Mya Havdich Crummel showcased her prowess with 7 kills and an impressive 11 digs, contributing on both ends of the court. Payton Ford added 4 kills to the offensive effort, while Alena Len’s formidable net presence resulted in 4 crucial blocks. Grace Johns demonstrated her defensive skills with 19 digs, while Joy Mohr orchestrated the team’s plays masterfully, recording 9 assists.

Lowellville’s Serinna Tych emerged as a standout performer with an impressive match-high 16 kills, while Aryana Romero added 14 kills and Bella Willrich contributed 7 kills to keep their team competitive. Elizabeth Rossi’s 3 blocks highlighted her impact at the net, and Hadassah Rivera led the defensive efforts with 19 digs. Alyssa Kuzan played a pivotal role as the setter, racking up 29 assists to facilitate her team’s offense.

Both teams displayed remarkable determination and skill throughout the match, and while the competition was fierce, it was Jackson Milton that ultimately secured the victory in the decisive fifth set. With home matches on the horizon, both teams are poised to continue their competitive streaks. Jackson Milton is set to host McDonald, while Lowellville will welcome Springfield for their upcoming matches on Tuesday.

ROCKETS BLAST PAST CLIPPERS IN OVERTIME

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COLUMBIANA, OH-In a breathtaking battle on the gridiron, the Lowellville Rockets clashed with the Columbiana Clippers in a game that had fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. The final score, 22-21 in overtime and in favor of Lowellville, epitomized the nail-biting nature of the contest.

The game kicked off with Columbiana’s Kian Hartley exhibiting his skills, as he dashed his way 6 yards into the endzone, followed by a successful PAT by Aidan Radcliff, giving Columbiana the early lead at 7-0 with just 1 minute and 16 seconds left in the first quarter. Hartley continued his dominance, adding a 5-yard touchdown run to his tally, and Radcliff’s accurate kick extended Columbiana’s lead to 14-0 at the 9:03 mark.

However, Lowellville was far from ready to concede. Michael Ballone orchestrated a remarkable drive, connecting with Matthew Lucido on a 4-yard touchdown pass, which Lucido followed with a successful PAT, narrowing the gap to 14-7 with 3 minutes and 54 seconds left in the second quarter. The Rockets’ determination only grew stronger as Ballone and Lucido combined forces once again, this time for a 27-yard touchdown pass, and Lucido’s successful PAT leveled the playing field at 14-14 with 4 minutes and 15 seconds remaining in the quarter.

The third quarter saw both teams continuing to deliver heart-pounding action. Columbiana’s Liam Surgenevic found his way into the endzone with a 20-yard touchdown run, complemented by Radcliff’s PAT, regaining the lead for Columbiana at 21-14. Lowellville, however, answered the call once more as Ballone exhibited his versatility, darting 20 yards for a crucial touchdown, and his subsequent pass to Lucido for the 2-point conversion tied the game at 21-21.

Overtime was nothing short of a drama-filled spectacle. Lowellville’s offense shone as Ballone threw a touchdown pass to Lucido, who secured his second touchdown catch of the day, followed by his second PAT. With a thrilling 22-21 victory, Lowellville emerged triumphant in a game for the ages. Matthew Lucido’s two touchdown catches, two PATs, and the decisive 2-point conversion stood as a testament to his pivotal role in the victory. Meanwhile, Michael Ballone’s two touchdown passes and a 20-yard rushing touchdown showcased his all-around prowess.

Columbiana’s Kian Hartley left his mark with two impressive touchdown runs and an interception, while Liam Surgenevic’s 20-yard touchdown run in overtime highlighted his significant contributions.

LOWELLVILLE CANT CATCH UP TO THE MUSTANGS

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VIENNA, OHIO- The Lowellville Rockets fired up the offense in the first inning, scoring five runs to start on the game on a high note, but the Mathews Mustangs answered quickly and scored seven unanswered runs to take the lead for good winning 7-5 to advance to the Division IV District Semi-Finals.

Geno Perry, Dylan Okular, Cody Nolfi, Kevin Johnson, and Bunofsky each collected one hit to lead Rockets at the plate as Brady Bunofsky took the loss on the mound as he surrendered seven runs on eight hits over six innings, striking out two.

 

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ROCKETS OUTLAST WINDHAM

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LOWELLVILLE, OHIO- The Lowellville Rockets nabbed the lead late in the game in an 18-14 victory over the Windham Bombers on Tuesday.

The Rockets were down 14-13 in the bottom of the sixth inning when Brady Bunofsky singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs.

Bunofsky led Rockets to victory as he went 3-for-5 at the plate as he drove in runs on a single in the first, a in the fifth, and a single in the sixth.

Ricky Palumbo started the game for Rockets as he lasted five and a third innings, allowing nine hits and 11 runs while striking out four. Dylan Okular got the win for Rockets as the fireballer lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out one and walking one.  Bunofsky threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen as he recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Rockets.

The Bombers scattered 11 hits in the game as Wyatt Hanshaw, Dylan McCune, and Chase Eye all managed multiple hits. Eye took the loss for the Bombers as the righty surrendered ten runs on seven hits over three innings, striking out three.

Lowellville will now take on Mathews fora chance to advance to the sectional finals.

 

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NOTHING STOPS THE ROCKETS LAUNCH

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STRUTHERS, OHIO- The Lowellville Rockets defeated the Mineral Ridge Rams 8-2, thanks to a strong start as the Rockets scored on a double by Geno Perry and an error in the second inning then they notched three runs in the fifth inning as Kevin Johnson, Liam Bartlett, and Kaden Primous all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Ricky Palumbo earned the win for Rockets as the hurler allowed four hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out 12 and walking one.

Brady Bunofsky went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Rockets in hits and led the way on the base baths with three stolen bases.

Trey Rigley took the loss for the Rams as he went four innings, allowing four runs on two hits and striking out four.

The Rams will try to bounce back when they take on Lowellville once again on Tuesday.

 

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BULLDOGS BITE PUTS AN END TO LOWELVILLE’S SEASON

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STRUTHERS OH- Dalton came to play on Tuesday night in Struthers. Their performance got them a big win over Lowellville, 55-36, to advance to the District Finals on Friday against Warren JFK.

It was a back and forth first half: Dalton controlled the first quarter mostly, but Lowellville fought back in the second quarter. The Bulldogs managed to go into halftime with a 23-22 lead before dominating the second half.

The Bulldogs outscored the Rockets 32-14 in the second half.

Jack Steiner led the way for the Bulldogs with 20 points, making 5 three-pointers.

Quentin Lehman also had 10 points, recording 7 of them in the third quarter.

Anthony Lucente left it all on the floor for the Rockets despite the loss. The 1000-point scorer finished with 18 points and a haul of rebounds.

*Contributed By YSN’s Eric Hughes

ROCKETS SLIP BY AND SURVIVE

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LOWELLVILLE OH- Lowellville defeats Lake Center Christian 43-41 in a defensive slugfest that came down to the wire.

Lake Center Christian controlled the first half and led by 10 points at one point and made it hard for the Rockets early.

Lowellville came out strong in the second half, like they’ve done all year, and went blow-for-blow with the Tigers. Vinny Ballone gave the Rockets the lead with 2 seconds to go in the game from midrange and led the team with 17 points. Anthony Lucente also contributed with 12 points and Michael Ballone had 6 points, making 2 threes in the first half.

Warder left it all on the court for Lake Center Christian and led the game with 21 points despite coming up short.

*Contributed By YSN’s Eric Hughes

IRISH STEP OVER SECTIONALS AND ONTO DISTRICTS

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Number one seeded Ursuline opened up tournament play last night hosting Streetsboro and the Irish proved why they are the real deal! Ursuline walked away with an impressive 61-28 victory. 

 

Both teams started off sloppy with some turnovers and the Irish only led 12-10 after the first quarter. Coming into the second quarter, that’s when Ursuline ramped up the pressure and only allowed three points in the quarter. That defensive intensity carried over throughout the rest of the game forcing Streetsboro to continuously turn the ball over. 

 

For Ursuline Vinny Flauto was the star of the night! He was scorching hot from beyond the arch knocking down six three pointers and leading the team with 20 points. Jaden Payne also had a solid night with 14 points, and Will Burney contributed 7 points for the Irish. Ursuline is very gifted offensively and any player can light up the scoreboard on any given night. 

 

Streetsboro struggled all night to find their offense. Joey Hoffman, Micah Schuleter, and Jackson Gula all had 6 points. Turnovers really hurt the Rockets throughout the game. They handled the Irish pressure well in that first quarter, but struggled to keep up with Ursuline’s athleticism.

 

With the win, Ursuline will advance to play Edgewood in the District Semi-Finals. The Game will take place on March 1st at 7 p.m at NDCL.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Ginocchi