EAST PALESTINE OH- Baseball is back!! Yesterday Class B baseball announced they will have a condensed summer schedule for all age groups. Using Bob Cene Park, it is going to be a summer of baseball on YSN. The action is set to begin Sunday June 14th.
YSN General Manager Steve Leslie was a busy man as he joined the YSN One Pop Press Conference Thursday Night and Running Point on Friday to talk about the plans for the season, how things will look, and much more.
EAST PALESTINE OH- McDonald has a new head coach for their boys basketball program, and his name is James Franceschelli. He has some big shoes to fill as the program had tremendous success under Jeff Rasile. However, James is confident that despite the regime change, and the talent graduating that the Blue Devils still have a real chance at surprising a lot of people. No one knows more than him, he spent last season as an assistant coach on the bench. He knows exactly what he has, and how much his team can do. A lot of talent on the team, was kept in the dark with the unbelievable run Zach Rasile had in the program. Now people are going to find out how much depth the McDonald team has. James still has plenty of talent to work with, and a strong group of young players ready to step up. If things go according to plan, the Blue Devils wont miss a beat.
Coach Franceschelli came on Running Point on Friday to talk about his new job, the talent he has returning, and much more.
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EAST PALESTINE OH- The McDonald Girls Basketball program has been one of the most successful teams in the area the last few years. And now, their search for a new coach is over. McDonald has approved the hiring of Tony Matisi as head basketball coach. Tony has a long track record of having instant success with the program’s he takes over. It shouldn’t be too hard for the Blue Devils, as the roster is loaded with talent.
Coach Matisi called in to YSN’s Running Point on Friday to talk about his new job, how important summer ball is, and much more.
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EAST PALESTINE, OH- Veteran broadcasting voice in The Valley, Ron Potesta will have a new home for his opinions and golden baseball calls. Your Sports Network announced the blockbuster acquisition on Friday at 1 pm on social media.
“I’ve been a fan of Ron’s work for a long time, and the things kind of lined up to where he was a free agent and we’re looking to continue to change the game for our audience. We believe this suits both sides,” said YSN CEO and Founder, DJ Yokley.
Potesta spent 12 years in minor league baseball prior to his return on-air in the valley. “I am beyond excited to forge what I believe is going to be an incredible relationship with YSN,” said Potesta. “It’s an exciting day to add Ron and his local sports knowledge to what we all believe in. Loyal, Local, Live is what we stand for, and we will continue to grow. We hope fans will continue to support us, and enjoy all Ron brings to The Network.”
The grizzled veteran will launch a show called “Running Point” which will air March 2nd on YSNLive.com, as well as be a play-by-play voice for Youngstown State University home games this spring.
“This is a big move for us, but as we always say…we’re just getting started.”