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EAST PALESTINE, OH-

Girls 100 Meter Dash
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  H# Points
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Finals
  1 Kiah Sloan                 9 Sal. Souther             14.38   1   6   
  2 Hailey Maines              9 Sal. Souther             15.16   1   4   
  3 Jayden Smith              10 David Anders             15.80   2   3   
  4 Addia Peddicord            9 Leetonia                 15.84   2   2   
  5 Lylah Brown               10 David Anders             15.90   3   1   
  6 Madelyn Marshalek         10 David Anders             16.24   1 
  7 Lindsey Bregar            12 Sal. Souther             16.49   3 
  8 Diamond Bailey            10 David Anders             16.60   1 
  9 Starr Neel                 9 Leetonia                 16.98   2 
 10 Rylie Adkins               9 Leetonia                 17.32   3 
 11 Jasmine Foley             10 Sal. Souther             17.46   3 
 12 Ava House                  9 David Anders             17.98   2 
 13 Sage Hallock              11 David Anders             18.38   2 
 14 Myleah Parrish             9 Sal. Souther             18.74   2 
 15 Grayce Gardner             9 Sal. Souther             18.75   3 
 16 Kyanne Pierson             9 David Anders             18.86   3 
 17 Jenna Double              11 East Palesti             20.16   1 
 18 Aurora Hunt                9 David Anders             23.22   2 
 
Girls 200 Meter Dash
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  H# Points
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  1 Kiah Sloan                 9 Sal. Souther             29.50   1   6   
  2 Alyssa Rodgers             9 Sal. Souther             30.93   2   4   
  3 Hailey Maines              9 Sal. Souther             31.61   2   3   
  4 Lylah Brown               10 David Anders             33.23   1   2   
  5 Ava House                  9 David Anders             36.71   2   1   
  6 Grayce Gardner             9 Sal. Souther             37.87   2 
  7 Sage Hallock              11 David Anders             38.07   1 
  8 Paige Morris              11 Sal. Souther             39.57   1 
  9 Kyanne Pierson             9 David Anders             40.37   2 
 10 Amelia Persing            11 East Palesti             41.16   1 
 11 Myleah Parrish             9 Sal. Souther             41.43   2 
 12 Sarah Hawk                 9 Sal. Souther             42.25   2 
 
Girls 400 Meter Dash
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Caty Brewer               10 Sal. Souther           1:11.55    6   
  2 Rose Champney              9 East Palesti           1:14.60    4   
  3 Addison Paperella         11 East Palesti           1:18.61    3   
  4 Laney Bistarkey           10 East Palesti           1:19.47    2   
  5 Delana Cope                9 Leetonia               1:21.06    1   
 
Girls 800 Meter Run
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Jayden Smith              10 David Anders           3:01.56    6   
  2 Mara Miller                9 Sal. Souther           3:06.42    4   
  3 Caty Brewer               10 Sal. Souther           3:11.50    3   
  4 Jaylene Jackson           12 East Palesti           3:29.91    2   
  5 Zoey Beamer                9 East Palesti           3:59.15    1   
  6 Abigail Mollenkopf        10 East Palesti           4:01.95  
 
Girls 1600 Meter Run
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Mara Miller                9 Sal. Souther           6:36.40    6   
  2 Jasmine Ludt              12 East Palesti           6:54.86    4   
 
Girls 3200 Meter Run
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Jasmine Ludt              12 East Palesti          14:52.50    6   
 
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Maleah Rose               10 Sal. Souther             19.75    6   
  2 McKenna Paperella          9 East Palesti             20.28    4   
  3 Alyssa Dilling            10 East Palesti             20.50    3   
  4 Liv Dyke                  10 East Palesti             22.13    2   
  5 Amara Wilson              10 East Palesti             23.37    1   
  6 Jasmine Foley             10 Sal. Souther             27.99  
 
Girls 300 Meter Hurdles
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Alyssa Dilling            10 East Palesti           1:00.82    6   
  2 Lindsey Bregar            12 Sal. Souther           1:01.13    4   
  3 Addison Paperella         11 East Palesti           1:01.53    3   
  4 Gianna Rodgers            11 Sal. Souther           1:03.42    2   
  5 Maleah Rose               10 Sal. Souther           1:09.39    1   
  6 Delana Cope                9 Leetonia               1:28.10  
 
Girls 4x100 Meter Relay
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    School                                               Finals  Points
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  1 Sal. Southern                                         57.88    6   
  2 David Anderson                                      1:01.26    4   
  3 East Palestine                                      1:01.47    2   
 
Girls 4x200 Meter Relay
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    School                                               Finals  Points
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  1 Sal. Southern                                       2:02.36    6   
  2 East Palestine                                      2:11.06    4   
 
Girls 4x400 Meter Relay
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    School                                               Finals  Points
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  1 Sal. Southern                                       5:14.28    6   
  2 East Palestine                                      5:26.06    4   
 
Girls 4x800 Meter Relay
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    School                                               Finals  Points
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  1 Sal. Southern                                      13:34.00    6   
  2 East Palestine                                     14:07.35    4   
 
Girls High Jump
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Alexis Solomon Hansen     12 Leetonia               4-04.00    6   
  2 Liv Dyke                  10 East Palesti           4-02.00    4   
  3 Gabriella Bennett         12 Leetonia               3-09.00    3   
 -- Amara Wilson              10 East Palesti                NH  
 
Girls Long Jump
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Kiah Sloan                 9 Sal. Souther          15-01.00    6   
  2 Addison Paperella         11 East Palesti          11-07.75    4   
  3 Starr Neel                 9 Leetonia              10-07.75    3   
  4 Addia Peddicord            9 Leetonia              10-06.00    2   
  5 Paige Morris              11 Sal. Souther           9-03.00    1   
  6 Grayce Gardner             9 Sal. Souther           9-01.00  
  7 Rylie Adkins               9 Leetonia               8-07.50  
  8 Amelia Persing            11 East Palesti           7-04.00  
 
Girls Shot Put
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Maddy Jones               10 Sal. Souther          32-01.00    6   
  2 Josie Stanley             12 Sal. Souther          29-11.00    4   
  3 Sondra DeAtley            10 East Palesti          28-03.00    3   
  4 Haylee Kellogg            10 Sal. Souther          27-08.00    2   
  5 Sara Mayer                 9 David Anders          26-03.00    1   
  6 Heather Mohney            11 East Palesti          26-01.00  
  7 Michaela Farson           11 David Anders          25-02.00  
  8 Kasey Williams            10 Leetonia              24-09.00  
  9 Abagayle Miller            9 David Anders          22-05.00  
 10 Skylar Parrish            10 Sal. Souther          20-11.00  
 11 Marah Morris              12 Sal. Souther          17-10.00  
 12 Isabelle Hrivnak           9 Leetonia              13-00.00  
 
Girls Discus Throw
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Maddy Jones               10 Sal. Souther             93-00    6   
  2 Josie Stanley             12 Sal. Souther             78-06    4   
  3 Kasey Williams            10 Leetonia                 72-05    3   
  4 Sara Mayer                 9 David Anders             71-00    2   
  5 Sondra DeAtley            10 East Palesti             66-06    1   
  6 Haylee Kellogg            10 Sal. Souther             63-02  
  7 Ariel Dickey               9 David Anders             62-09  
  8 Heather Mohney            11 East Palesti             58-04  
  9 Abagayle Miller            9 David Anders             41-09  
 10 Isabelle Hrivnak           9 Leetonia                 38-10  
 11 Marah Morris              12 Sal. Souther             38-03  
 12 Aurora Hunt                9 David Anders             35-03  
 13 Michaela Farson           11 David Anders             34-00  
 14 Ondrea Calvin              9 David Anders             28-09  
 15 Faith Jaskola             10 East Palesti             28-01  
 
Boys 100 Meter Dash
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  H# Points
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  1 Rj May                     9 East Palesti             12.52   1   6   
  2 Logan Stauffer            12 David Anders             12.90   1   4   
  3 Richie Sloan              11 Sal. Souther             12.94   1   3   
  4 Ashton Hinchliffe         10 David Anders             12.96   2   2   
  5 Drew Bycroft              10 East Palesti             13.23   1   1   
  6 Dylan Johns                9 Leetonia                 13.25   2 
  7 Ethan Cibula              10 Leetonia                 13.55   2 
  8 Devon Randolph             9 Leetonia                 13.67   3 
  9 Jesse Ketchum             12 David Anders             13.81   1 
 10 Ben Webber                10 David Anders             13.94   2 
 11 Brady Lively               9 David Anders             13.95   2 
 12 Will Dixon                11 East Palesti             14.61   1 
 13 Dravan Huston             11 Leetonia                 14.82   2 
 14 Gage Smith                10 Sal. Souther             15.07   3 
 15 Marc Moore                10 David Anders             15.47   2 
 
Boys 200 Meter Dash
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  H# Points
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  1 Rj May                     9 East Palesti             25.39   1   6   
  2 Izayah Gregg              12 David Anders             25.74   1   4   
  3 Dylan Johns                9 Leetonia                 26.62   2   3   
  4 Ashton Hinchliffe         10 David Anders             27.24   2   2   
  5 Marc Moore                10 David Anders             27.31   2   1   
  6 Brody Hamilton             9 Sal. Souther             28.21   2 
  7 Nate Mead                  9 East Palesti             29.09   2 
  8 Ben Webber                10 David Anders             29.73   1 
  9 Devon Randolph             9 Leetonia                 31.23   1 
 
Boys 400 Meter Dash
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  H# Points
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  1 Braydon Plum               9 East Palesti             58.10   1   6   
  2 Michael Chestnut          10 East Palesti           1:02.98   1   4   
  3 Jesse Ketchum             12 David Anders           1:03.85   2   3   
  4 Colton Early               9 East Palesti           1:05.08   1   2   
  5 Yago Alonso               10 Sal. Souther           1:06.96   2   1   
  6 Seth Hawk                 12 Sal. Souther           1:08.86   2 
  7 Ethan Reed                10 East Palesti           1:09.01   2 
  8 Evan Haught               12 Sal. Souther           1:09.15   1 
  9 Ethan Cibula              10 Leetonia               1:12.15   2 
 10 Dylan Bennett              9 Leetonia               1:16.11   2 
 
Boys 800 Meter Run
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Logan Mccartney           11 Sal. Souther           2:27.44    6   
  2 Timothy Brandon           11 David Anders           2:41.65    4   
  3 Zylar Mundy                9 David Anders           2:44.64    3   
  4 Jeremiah Oldaker          11 East Palesti           2:56.10    2   
  5 Kaleb Holly               10 East Palesti           2:59.91    1   
  6 Joey Storey               12 David Anders           3:21.25  
  7 Ethan Wright              10 David Anders           3:22.05  
  8 Dylan Bennett              9 Leetonia               3:22.78  
  9 Kade Gushert              10 David Anders           3:41.52  
 
Boys 1600 Meter Run
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Logan Redfern             12 Sal. Souther           5:07.59    6   
  2 Mason Haldiman            10 East Palesti           6:27.20    4   
  3 Brady Brubaker            10 East Palesti           6:49.39    3   
  4 Kaleb Holly               10 East Palesti           6:53.72    2   
  5 William Dinges             9 East Palesti           6:55.96    1   
  6 Dylan Bennett              9 Leetonia               7:13.25  
  7 Ethan Wright              10 David Anders           7:16.92  
  8 Joey Storey               12 David Anders           7:29.64  
  9 Kade Gushert              10 David Anders           7:55.10  
 
Boys 3200 Meter Run
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Logan Redfern             12 Sal. Souther          11:06.43    6   
  2 Brady Brubaker            10 East Palesti          14:59.76    4   
  3 William Dinges             9 East Palesti          15:17.09    3   
 
Boys 110 Meter Hurdles
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Tanner Morrow              9 East Palesti             19.80    6   
  2 Zac Mayfield              10 Sal. Souther             20.50    4   
  3 Dravan Huston             11 Leetonia                 21.70    3   
  4 Landon Cope               12 East Palesti             22.11    2   
  5 Dominic Lewis              9 Leetonia                 23.10    1   
 
Boys 300 Meter Hurdles
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Rj May                     9 East Palesti             47.92    6   
  2 Zac Mayfield              10 Sal. Souther             51.11    4   
  3 Ayvre Klingensmith        11 East Palesti             53.39    3   
  4 Colton Early               9 East Palesti             56.27    2   
 
Boys 4x100 Meter Relay
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    School                                               Finals  Points
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  1 East Palestine                                        54.31    6   
  2 Leetonia  'B'                                         56.26    4   
 -- David Anderson                                           DQ   interference
 
Boys 4x200 Meter Relay
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    School                                               Finals  Points
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  1 East Palestine                                      1:48.69    6   
 
Boys 4x400 Meter Relay
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    School                                               Finals  Points
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  1 East Palestine                                      4:15.68    6   
  2 Sal. Southern                                       4:20.96    4   
 
Boys 4x800 Meter Relay
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    School                                               Finals  Points
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  1 Sal. Southern                                       9:51.32    6   
  2 East Palestine                                     10:15.36    4   
  3 David Anderson                                     12:03.58    2   
 
Boys High Jump
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Isaac Cozza               11 East Palesti           5-02.00    6   
  2 Ethan Mancuso             12 Leetonia               5-00.00    4   
  3 Mason Haldiman            10 East Palesti           4-09.00    3   
  4 Timothy Brandon           11 David Anders           4-09.00    2   
 -- Zylar Mundy                9 David Anders                NH  
 -- Nate Mead                  9 East Palesti                NH  
 -- Kaleb Holly               10 East Palesti                NH  
 
Boys Long Jump
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Richie Sloan              11 Sal. Souther          17-04.75    6   
  2 Dylan Johns                9 Leetonia              17-03.00    4   
  3 Landon Cope               12 East Palesti          15-00.75    3   
  4 Yago Alonso               10 Sal. Souther          14-06.50    2   
  5 Nate Mead                  9 East Palesti          13-10.00    1   
 -- Drew Bycroft              10 East Palesti              FOUL  
 
Boys Shot Put
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Anthony Lehman            11 East Palesti          32-07.00    6   
  2 Ashton Hinchliffe         10 David Anders          32-04.00    4   
  3 Dalton Johnson            11 East Palesti          31-02.00    3   
  4 Hunter Robinson           11 Sal. Souther          31-01.00    2   
  5 Stephen Smith             10 David Anders          26-09.00    1   
  6 William Kidder             9 David Anders          22-09.00  
  7 Gabe Evans                 9 David Anders          22-07.00  
  8 Bryson Gregg               9 David Anders          21-09.00  
  9 Ryan Spotleson             9 Leetonia              20-04.00  
 10 damian huston             12 Leetonia              17-09.00  
 
Boys Discus Throw
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    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Hunter Robinson           11 Sal. Souther             89-06    6   
  2 Anthony Lehman            11 East Palesti             88-10    4   
  3 Dalton Johnson            11 East Palesti             87-09    3   
  4 Alexander Pink            11 East Palesti             83-02    2   
  5 Brock Kleinknecht         11 East Palesti             82-07    1   
  6 Stephen Smith             10 David Anders             72-04  
  7 William Kidder             9 David Anders             59-01  
  8 Ryan Spotleson             9 Leetonia                 53-09  
  9 Gabe Evans                 9 David Anders             40-09  
 10 Bryson Gregg               9 David Anders             35-05  
 11 damian huston             12 Leetonia                 29-04  
 
                    Women - Team Rankings - 16 Events Scored
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    1) Sal. Southern              108        2) East Palestine             67   
    3) Leetonia                    20        3) David Anderson             20   
 
                    Men - Team Rankings - 16 Events Scored
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    1) East Palestine             118        2) Sal. Southern              56   
    3) David Anderson              32        4) Leetonia                   19

SOUTHERN LOCAL GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH MIKE SKRINJAR

SALINEVILLE, OH- In an emotional and compelling episode of the YSN podcast “Southern Local Girls Basketball Coach’s Corner,” host DJ Yokley sat down with the renowned and occasionally polarizing local basketball coach, Mike Skrinjar.

Coach Skrinjar shared his fervent passion for the game and his dedication to his team’s success, describing the intensity that has become his coaching hallmark. He recounted the profound experiences he’s had with his senior players, particularly delving into the struggles that stoke his drive to mentor and inspire.

Mike is no stranger to the spotlight in his hometown, acknowledging the weight of community expectations that come with the job. Yet, he remains undeterred, focusing on the positive impact he can have on his athletes’ lives. In a moving segment, he spoke about the tragic loss of a former player, using the sorrow as motivation to pour his heart into the game and life itself.

One of the spotlight stories Yokley and Skrinjar tackled was that of Ashley Shrodes, a player whose tenacity and skill on the basketball court have largely gone unnoticed. Despite the odds, Ashley’s exceptional scoring and defensive prowesses raised the bar for high school athletes. Her persistence and unparalleled work ethic, often translating to feats in scoring and steals, have solidified her status as an ultimate competitor.

Over the past six years, Coach Skrinjar has overseen and contributed to the profound growth of the Southern Local girls’ basketball program. Challenges have been transformed into lessons in character building and resilience. Yokley lauded Skrinjar’s distinctive coaching techniques, borne from his diverse background as an athlete and educator.

Skrinjar’s philosophy extends beyond the court, as he draws inspiration from figures like Dennis Rodman, advocating for authenticity and the pursuit of greatness in everyone. His coaching quirks, ranging from his sartorial choices to his ritual collection of field dirt, capture the essence of his unique approach.

As the conversation wound down, there was a mutual expression of respect between Coach Skrinjar and host DJ Yokley, closing out an episode that put a spotlight on the local heroes of basketball and the vibrant culture surrounding them.

The podcast ended with both men acknowledging the impact that uplifting figures like Coach Skrinjar have on young athletes, and how their mentorship extends beyond sport, shaping lives for the better in Southern Local and beyond.

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO SHROADES

SALINEVILLE, OH- In a recent exclusive interview with YSN, Southern Local’s basketball star Ashley Shroades opened up about her impressive achievements and future plans. Shroades, the all-time leading scorer in Columbiana County, has left an indelible mark on the local basketball scene, scoring an astonishing 2000 points in her high school career.

During the interview, Shroades reflected on the influence she has had on aspiring athletes in the community, emphasizing the importance of being a role model for both boys and girls. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to balance academic pursuits, leadership, and athletic excellence were evident during the candid conversation with YSN’s DJ Yokley.

Shroades expressed her ambitions of playing basketball at the collegiate level, aiming for Division II or III programs while pursuing a career in veterinary sciences. Her passion for animals and her determination to excel off the court reflect the depth of her character.

Through the interview, Shroades shed light on the crucial support of her parents and coach in shaping her work ethic and focus. She revealed her aspirations to leave not just a legacy of basketball prowess, but also of kindness and teamwork, demonstrating exceptional maturity and a commendable degree of self-awareness for a young athlete.

Accompanied by a spirited discussion about her coach’s unconventional fashion choices, the interview offered a glimpse into the endearing and down-to-earth personality behind the basketball phenom.
As Shroades enters the final months of her high school career, she continues to pursue new milestones, including breaking the all-time season assist record, while aiming for success in the upcoming championships. Her resilience, competitive spirit, and dedication to her community have carved a place for her as a beloved figure in the Southern Local basketball program.

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SOUTHERN MAKES MOVES INSIDE THE CONFERENCE

In a pivotal matchup, Southern rebounded from last week’s setback against Columbiana with a crucial conference win over United, prevailing 50-44 on Monday night. The victory was a testament to Southern’s determination to bounce back and secure key wins within the conference.

Ashley Shroades led the charge for Southern with an impressive 27 points, showcasing her scoring prowess on the court. Josie Stanley contributed 8 points, and Makenna Jones added 6 points to Southern’s winning effort.

United, despite their talent, couldn’t overcome Southern’s resilience. Grace Knight led the Eagles with 16 points, while Addy Blazer and Grayson Kidder each contributed 10 points.

SOUTHERN GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MICHAEL SKRINJAR

SALINEVILLE OH- Southern Local girls basketball is currently in an amazing stretch of success. Their current seniors have done nothing but put together winning seasons.  Their drive to be the best have lifted the Indians to new heights the last four years of basketball. Last season specifically, they came dangerously close to ending the run of Springfield in the tournament. The Tigers of course went on to win a regional final and get into state.  That should tel you the level that Southern can play at.

Head coach Michael Skrinjat stays in his spot on the sidelines this season trying to put together one last push for his seniors that have meant so much to his program. He came on YSN’s Running Point (brought to you by Greenwood Chevrolet) to preview the season.  He talks to Anthony Hartwig about the impact his seniors have had on the program, the ways this team can win, and much more. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Michael Skrinjar

 

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SOUTHERN TURNS THE LIGHTS OUT ON LISBON

SALINEVILLE, OH- In a regular-season clash with a potential league championship bid on the line, Lisbon faced off against Southern Local in an intense football showdown with Southern emerging as the dominant force and securing a 42-14 victory.

The scoring unfolded as follows: Southern started strong with a touchdown by Ryan Exline, who executed a 1-yard run, followed by a successful Yago Alonso kick, putting them in the lead 7-0. Frank Shagnot continued Southern’s offensive push with an 8-yard run, and Alonso’s kick made it 14-0. Lisbon answered back with Trevor Siefke’s 1-yard run, bolstered by Ben Weber’s successful kick, closing the gap to 14-7.

Southern, however, maintained their momentum with Ryan Exline’s 3-yard run, and Alonso’s kick increased their lead to 21-7. The game’s excitement continued as Markell Smith returned a punt for a stunning 60-yard touchdown, and Alonso’s kick further extended Southern’s lead to 28-7. Ryan Exline’s 9-yard run and Frank Shagnot’s 6-yard run, both followed by Alonso’s kicks, helped Southern Local continue to dominate, leading 42-7.

Lisbon managed to put some points on the board with a 23-yard pass from Trevor Siefke to Logan Stauffer, followed by Ben Weber’s successful kick, resulting in a final score of 42-14.

Key game statistics revealed Southern’s dominance, as they accumulated 28 first downs compared to Lisbon’s 14. Their rushing game was particularly formidable, gaining 413 yards on 47 attempts, while Lisbon managed 78 yards on 25 attempts. In the passing game, Lisbon led with 161 yards on 13 completions, while Southern Local had 14 yards on one completion.

Southern’s defense displayed its strength by securing an interception, credited to Richie Sloan. Both teams experienced fumbles, with one lost by Lisbon and none by Southern Local.

Penalties played a role in the game, with Lisbon accumulating 26 yards on 3 infractions, while Southern Local had 38 penalty yards on 4 fouls. In punting, Lisbon managed 3 punts for an average of 37 yards, while Southern Local did not punt during the game.

 

*Photo Credit: JT’s Mixed Media Moments

SOUTHERN BOUNCES BULLDOGS

SALINEVILLE, OH- Southern Local seized the spotlight during their solitary home football game in a span of five weeks, delivering an impressive 42-7 victory over East Palestine on a memorable Friday evening.

The Indians wasted no time making their mark, as Richie Sloan ignited the scoreboard with a dazzling 43-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, setting the tone at 7-0. Shortly thereafter, Ryan Exline showcased his speed with a remarkable 64-yard touchdown run, further extending the lead. Timmy Potts then exhibited his passing prowess, connecting with Markell Smith on a 31-yard touchdown strike that sent Southern ahead 21-0 by the close of the opening quarter.

The second quarter began with a defensive standout moment when Markell Smith intercepted a pass and dashed an astounding 80 yards into the end zone for yet another Southern touchdown. With a mere 2:24 remaining in the half, Ryan Exline found the end zone once more, this time with a 7-yard touchdown run, culminating in a commanding 35-0 lead heading into halftime.

The third quarter saw Ayden Frischkorn contribute to Southern’s impressive lead with a 20-yard touchdown run at the 9:47 mark.

East Palestine, determined to get on the board, finally found their opportunity with Owen Jurjavcic’s 9-yard touchdown run, putting them on the scoreboard with 8:50 remaining in the game.

Southern High School, now boasting a season record of 3-2, with a league record of 2-1, is geared up for their upcoming clash with Columbiana next Friday. Thanks to Lisbon’s recent upset victory over United, the Indians have surged back into contention and are currently tied for second place in the league alongside Columbiana and United. While Valley Christian maintains their league lead, they still have pivotal matchups against United, Lisbon, Columbiana, and Southern in the immediate future.

Meanwhile, East Palestine, with a season record of 0-6 and a league record of 0-3, is preparing to host Wellsville next Friday in hopes of turning their fortunes around.

LATE SURGE PUSHES UNITED AHEAD OF SOUTHERN

HANOVERTON OH- In a thrilling matchup, the United High School football team executed a remarkable late-game surge to triumph over Southern Local with a final score of 35-14. The Eagles displayed their resilience and determination by scoring three touchdowns in the last four minutes of play, securing a well-deserved victory.

The star of the game for United was undoubtedly Luke Courtney, who proved to be a game-changer with his exceptional performance. Courtney was responsible for a remarkable four touchdowns, showcasing his versatility and ability to make a significant impact on the field.

This victory held special significance for United, as it marked a clear turnaround from their previous season’s performance. In a stark contrast to last year’s loss of 14-0 to Southern, United’s performance demonstrated their growth, improvement, and determination to excel on the football field.

With this impressive win, United improved their season record to a perfect 5-0, maintaining their undefeated status. Meanwhile, Southern Local, despite putting up a strong fight, saw their record shift to 3-2. The Eagles’ late-game heroics will undoubtedly serve as a source of pride for their team and their fans, signaling their determination to continue their winning streak.

SOUTHERN SHOWS THEIR MIGHT

By Chris Sigler

SALINEVILLE OH- Southern Local entered the 2023 season with expectations running high as 7 seniors returned from a 19 win campaign.  The Indians have picked right up from where they left off, reeling off 3 straight wins to start the season. Cotton Valley traveled to the Wigwam Monday looking to play spoiler but Southern paid no mind to those plans as the Indians swept the Rockets 25-18, 25-20, 20 to raise their record to 4-0.

Hannah Reynolds would come to play as the Senior totaled 16 points, 3 aces, and 10 kills. Head Coach Bob Shansky took notice of his seniors performance ” Hannah is one of those players who plays with a lot of energy, sometimes it needs to be a little harnessed, tonight we definitely fed off of it.” Ashley Shroades contributed 14 kills, while teammate Aleah Bach tallied 9 points and 6 kills. Esther Forbes and Gigi Rodgers each added 8 kills respectively for the victors. The Indians coach knows how important their experience is to their success

“I’ve had these Seniors since they were in the 7th grade, as things get tight as that 3rd set did I have confidence in their abilities to get through it.” Southern (4-0, 2-0) looks to keep their coach’s confidence high as they look for their 5th straight win Tuesday at Valley Christian.

SOUTHERN LOCAL SNAPS DOG’S STREAK

EAST PALESTINE, OH- Southern Local had been taking notes of what the East Palestine Girls Basketball program had been doing.  A six-game win streak, and winning 7 of 8 was quite impressive, and the Lady Indians were still licking their wounds fresh from a defeat of EOAC leader, United.

Thursday night, Southern clapped back.

The game started 2-2, and then the Lady Indians went on a 20-0 run en route to a 56-21 victory on the road in enemy territory.

Junior standout Ashley Shroades paced the way with a triple-double.  Shroades had 35 points, 10 boards, 11 steals, 7 assists, and a block.  She was supplemented by Kennedy Lewis’ 8 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, and a pair of assists.  Maddy Jones chipped in 5 rebounds and a block, Josie Stanley added a pair of points, rebounds, steals, and assists across the board.  Olivia Kerns had 6 points, a board, and 2 blocks.  Gigi Rodgers also ripped down 5 boards in the contest.

For East Palestine, Gabby Andre led the way with 9 points, while Leila Martin had 8.  Cami Kridler, Jasmine Ludt, and Mara Zimmerman each contributed points as well for the Lady Bulldogs.

Southern (13-4, 8-3) will now take on River on January 30th, while East Palestine (11-7,6-5) will head to Wellsville on Monday for a conference matchup.