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BULLDOGS SLIP AWAY FROM SOUTH RANGE

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CANFIEKD OH- Like it always seems to be, the game between Poland and South Range came down to the wire. The Bulldogs were able to grab this one on the road in a dramatic five set thriller. (25-21 22-25 25-16 23-25 15-11)

Sarah Forsyth put together a fantastic evening finishing with 15 kills.  Morgan Bailey led the charge setting with 16 assists.  Bella Khoury led the defense with 11 digs. She also finished with 3 aces.

Madie Mook and Maria Primavera both led the Raiders with 9 kills each.  Gianna Pasquale had a huge night on defense with 31 digs.  Sarah KUHNS set up 16 assists. Olivia Meli was clutch at the net with 3 blocks.

Poland will venture outside of the conference with a home match against Boardman on Monday.  South Range will have a big test Tuesday as they host Lakeview.

GIRARD FIGHTS HARD FOR THE SWEEP

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CANFIELD OH- It wasn’t your typical sweep for Girard on Tuesday night.  South Range gave everything they had, but the Indians came away with three consecutive competitive sets.  (25-19 25-23 25-17)

Lauren Pallone earned another double double for her collection as she finished with 15 kills, and 12 digs. Bree Latell also managed 14 kills.  Ali Durkin was masterful while setting as she finished with 36 assists.  Bailey Walters grabbed 11 digs to lead the defense.

Maria Primavera had a double double for South Range as she finished with 10 kills, and 14 digs.  Mary Kuhns also had a double double with 10 digs, and 16 assists.

POLAND DOES ENOUGH TO GET BIG ROAD VICTORY

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CANFIELD, Ohio- Poland and South Range met on Thursday night in a pivotal early-season conference matchup for both teams. For Poland, the Bulldogs (2-1-1) were looking to keep their hot start to the season going and continue to stay atop the conference, For South Range, the Raiders (0-3-1) were looking for their first conference win of the season and a chance to gain some ground on the rest of the pack. 

It was a quick start for Poland, as Senior Noah Huda got the Bulldogs on the board just 10 minutes into the match with a goal to give the Bulldogs the early advantage. Andreas Tsikouris then added on to the Poland lead with just under 17 minutes remaining in the first half to give the Bulldogs a 2-0 advantage. South Range got on the board shortly after with a goal from Logan Butcher that brought the Raiders back within one goal. The teams went into the locker room at halftime with Poland holding that same one goal advantage.

The second half was a defensive battle, and Poland was really able to whether the South Range storm with the plethora of experience that they have. The Bulldogs boast 10 seniors on this year’s roster, and it showed tonight. Poland was able to hold the anchor down defensively and get out of Raider Stadium with a 2-1 victory.

The Bulldogs are now 3-1-1 on the season and 2-0 in Northeast 8 play, which puts them solely atop the conference standings. South Range drops to 0-4-1, and 0-2 in conference play.

*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Romo

 

SOUTH RANGE SURVIVES IN THE EAGLES NEST

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HUBBARD OH- South Range battled all night, and survived a thriller in Hubbard on Thursday. The match went the distance for five sets, and the Raiders came out on top.  (25-18 25-8 21-25 18-25 15-9)

 

Olivia Meli had a great night for the Raiders with 9 kills a block, and an assist. Madie Mook also had 9 kills to tie for the team lead.  She came close to a double double by going down for 13 digs.

South Range will try to keep momentum rolling on Tuesday as they host Girard.  Hubbard will have some time off as they return to action next Thursday traveling to Struthers.

POLAND TAKES ROUND ONE AGAINST RAIDERS

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POLAND, Ohio, The Poland Bulldogs played host to the South Range Raiders in an early season clash of two of the premier programs in the NE8. Both teams came into tonight’s matchup looking for their first win on the season.

Poland’s offensive attack came out firing early and often in the first half, but through a majority of it, South Range goalkeeper Hannah Ball did a good job of keeping the Bulldogs at bay. Then, a goal by Freshman Kennedy Henderson opened up the Poland offense and gave the group a collective confidence boost. Goals also added by Kailyn Assion and Sophia Generalovich gave the Bulldogs a 3-0 lead heading into halftime.

One more goal by Generalovich in the second half gave Poland a 4-0 lead, the score they would win by as the game was eventually called a few minutes later due to inclement weather with just over 20 minutes remaining in the second half. The Bulldogs move to 1-1 on the season, while South Range drops to 0-3-1.

*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Romo

RANGE ROLLS ON THE ROAD

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HUNTING VALLEY, OH- Some critics made comments this week that University School could be the biggest test that South Range would face in the regular season.  The Raiders have only been back to school for just over a week, but already they’re passing big tests with flying colors after a 42-14 victory Friday evening.

With an intriguing 5pm start in the Prepper’s house, South Range embraced opportunities throughout the game even when penalties would extend drives for University throughout the contest.

Regardless, Shane Lindstrom was feeling it in the first quarter, the senior splashback started the scoring with a 65-yard touchdown from Billy Skripac to put South Range up 7-0.  On the next possession, Lindstrom cooked around a corner from 37 yards out on an end-around to put South Range up two scores.  Then just moments later, Skripac put a dime on the hands of the senior receiver for a 21-0 lead right out of the gates.

University would put the ball in the hands of Ryan Pattison for a 3-yard plunge after the Preppers would bully their way downfield to chip away at the lead, 21-7.  Junior QB, Jackson Boland would then drive the Preppers downfield and connect on a crossing route with Brian Kellon for a 37-yard strike to make it 21-14.

Then, the Raiders punched a ticket for the “E-Train” Blake Ewert after the half, as the featured back took over.  Ewert would go in on touchdowns from 26, 34, and 36 yards for the Raiders to put the Preppers to rest in Week 2.

Ewert would finish the game with 187 yards rushing on 17 carries with 3 TD’s.  Lindstrom would lead the Raider receiving room with 5 catches for 101 yards and 2 house calls through the air, and an additional on the ground.  Billy Skripac would go 8 of 11 through the air for 129 yards and two scores while rushing for 18 yards as well.

Defensively, Luke Starkey led the way with 6.5 tackles and an interception.  JD Crouse tallied 5.5 stops including 3.5 tackles for loss.  Brady Crummbacher and Ayden Leon also got in on the pick party, with interceptions of their own.

Also worth noting, late in the game- Shane Lindstrom had one of the most acrobatic plays you’ll ever see in high school football, perhaps ever.  Lindstrom caught a pass off the right side, advanced the ball, and front-flipped over a defender only to land on his feet and further advance the ball.  Ultimately, the play would draw a penalty for “hurdling” a defender, to which is illegal according to the OHSAA.

It’s still worth watching over and over.

South Range (2-0) will travel once again, this time to Canton next week to take on Canton Central Catholic.

BULLDOGS SURVIVE STRUTHERS RALLY

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STRUTHERS OH- Poland had to hold on late, but they earned their first conference win of the season on Tuesday with a five set thriller over Struthers. (25-14 25-18 15-25 21-25 15-11)

Olivia Minehart led the way in kills for Poland with 12. Sarah Forsyth was right behind her with 11 kills. She also served up 6 aces.  Morgan Bailey carried the bulk of the assists setting up 18.  Alyssa Glaros led the back row with 10 digs.  Katie McDonald was a presence at the net with 5 blocks.

Poland returns to action Thursday as they host Jefferson.  Struthers will hit the road on Thursday and travel to South Range.

RAIDERS STORM THE GATES IN NILES

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NILES OH: Both teams got big victories recently, but only one can get the momentum rolling early in the Northeastern 8 side. The Lady Red Dragons had a step, but couldn’t control the fast pace offense of the Lady Raiders of south range who came away with the 3-1 victory (SR 25-17) (Niles 25-23) (SR 25-11, 25-11).  

 

Adding on some of the big points in the game were Jamie Feren, a couple aces from Sarah Kuhs, Olivia Meli the junior and Maria Primavera.  Niles came back to win the second series after a blown lead by the Raiders but it was not enough as South Range came right back sweeping them the next two serie and moving to three and one on the series, while Niles moved to one and one.  

 

After the game YSNs Ian O’Brien caught up with the winning coach Todd Irons.  The Raiders next game is Thursday the 25th against Struthers, a home conference rivalry matchup.  

 

*contributed by YSNs Ian O’Brien*

Postgame Interview With TJ Irons:

 

SPARTANS CATAPULT THEIR WAY PAST SOUTH RANGE

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CANFIELD, Ohio- In a battle of two of the valley’s premier programs, it was Boardman who was able to come out on top of South Range by a score of 3-0 in Monday night’s boys’ soccer battle.

Both teams were coming into battle looking for their first win of the season, as Boardman had a 3-3 draw with Hoban to open their season, and South Range had a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Ursuline to begin their season.

The first half was very physical from both teams, as neither wanted to let the opposition get any easy looks inside, which led to a scoreless tie going into the break.

The second half was all Boardman though. The Spartans controlled possession for much of the second half, and two goals by Sava Crnjak helped catapult Boardman to a 3-0 victory, their first of the season. In addition to Crnjak’s elite attacking ability, Carson Essad, the Spartans goalkeeper, was lights out in the net all night long.

*Contributed By YSN’s Anthony Romo

 

Postgame Interview Sava Crnjak:

SPARTANS SHUT OUT SOUTH RANGE

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BOARDMAN OH- In a matchup with two powerhouses in the area, timely scoring and lock down defense proved to be the key. Boardman managed to shut down South Range and come away with a 2-0 win. It’s the Spartans first win of the season.

Goals for the Spartans were put in by Sarah Blasko and Ava Freeborough.  It moves the Spartans to 1-0-1 on the season.

Boardman makes their first road test on Wednesday as they travel to Marlington to take on the Dukes.  Kickoff is set for 7:00.