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SOUTHERN DOES THEIR JOB

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LEETONIA OH- Southern came in to Friday night with the possibility of an EOAC title still alive. First things first, they had to beat Leetonia.  Then the Indians would need some help from East Palestine who was playing Wellsville. The Tigers had a one game lead in the conference.  All Southern could worry about is taking care of their own business, and letting the chips fall where they may. They did just that as they rolled to a 56-33 win over the Bears.

The offensive effort for the Indians was led by Colton Soukup who finished the night with 21 points.  The rest of the Indians offense was pretty balanced. Brady Ketchum supplied 8 points to the cause.  Both William Tribello, and Chuck McCulley finished with 7 points.

Leetonia was led on the night by Noah Riffee with 9 points. He went 7/10 from the free throw line. The Bears as a team went 15/22.  CJ Faulkner was able to add on 7 points for the Bears.

Both teams now look ahead to tournament play. Southern has a first round bye and will play the winner of Kidron Central Christian against Western Reserve.  Leetonia starts on Tuesday as they travel to Mogadore.

SOUTHERN SLAMS THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND

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SALINEVILLE, OHIO- Round one of the Division IV girls basketball playoff began as the Leetonia Lady Bears took on the Southern Lady Indians in the sectional semifinals.  It was the third matchup of the season between the two teams, and Southern was looking to complete the sweep.

It was all Indians as they were led by Ashley Shroads, who dropped 27 points and also came away with 10 steals to grab another double double.

Leetonia was led by Mckendra Cole, who had 7 points, but the Southern defensive was consistent with 21 steals in the game as Southern came away with the 59-15 victory. 

Southern moves on to the sectional championship on Saturday. The Indians will host the winner of Warren JFK vs Ashtabula St John. We congratulate Leetonia on a hard fought season and their seniors on a great career!

SISTER ACT FOR SOUTHERN

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LEETONIA OH- The Southern Local Shroades sisters combined for 54 points as the Indians took down the Leetonia Bears 70-39 in an EOAC match-up.

Southern’s Freshman  Allyssa Shroades was red hot from the 3-point arc as she set a school record draining 8 3’s on her way to 24 points.  Big sister Ashley Shroades scored a game high 30 points. Teammate Olivia Kerns scores 10 points.The Indians sank 14 3 points in he contest.

Pacing the Bears was Ayanna Douglas and McKedra Cole with 14 points each.  Next up for the Indians who are 14-5, 9-3 in the EOAC is a Senior night home game with the visiting Lisbon Blue Devils on Thursday night. Leetonia 4-7 1-13 in EOAC play with a trip to McDonald to take on the Blue Devils Thursday evening. Check out ysn.smugmug.com for more Indians-Bears photos.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

UNITED GRABS FIRM CONTROL OF THE EOAC DRIVER’S SEAT

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SALINEVILLE OH- United came in to Monday night holding a two game lead over Columbiana and Southern in the conference. As they made the trip to Salineville, they knew the Indians would be a desperate team needing a win to have any shot at a conference crown.  They put up a valient fight, but the end everyone was still looking up at the Eagles. United pushed their way to a 50-42 win.

Maddie Kibbler was a difference maker on the floor for United. She led the team with 19 points and hit four threes.  Grace Knight was also in double figures with 10 points for the Eagle’s cause.  Addy Blazer, and Grayson Kidder both finished with 6.

Southern’s tremendous effort was paced by Ashley Shroades who finished with 18 points.  Olivia Kerns also had a great night finishing with 15 points.

Both teams get back at it on Thursday as United will return home to host Wellsville, and Southern will go on the road to travel to East Palestine.

WELLSVILLE ELUDES INDIANS FOR ANOTHER EOAC WIN

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WELLSVILLE OH- Wellsville has made themselves comfortable at the top of the EOAC.  While their margin is still only a game, the way they’ve been playing of late makes that feel like a mountain.  The Tigers rushed their way to another EOAC on Friday as they kept visiting Southern at bay.  Trailing by two points after one frame, the Tigers scored 20 points in the second to grab control of the game. They would never release it from their paws on the way to a 56-47 win.

Eddie Stock had a tremendous game for the Tigers leading the scoring with 17 points.  Jaxon Brewer shared that lead with 17 as well in a gritty effort.  Isaiah Greathouse was akso in double figures on the day with 11.  Tyrell Watkins was one point off of double figures with 9.

Southern was paced by Colton Soukup who was the best in the gym. He scored a game-high 20 points.  Brady Ketchum was also j  double figures with 12 points for the Indians.

After a weekend matchup with Beaver Local on Saturday, Wellsville will return to league action Tuesday against Columbiana.  Southern will hit the road again on Tuesday traveling to United.

 

UNITED SHOWS THEIR MIGHT

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HANOVERTON OH- Prior to any season coaches tend to circle certain matchups on the schedule as potential tone setters for their team. United head coach Cory Leek certainly had Thursday night circled on his schedule as Southern Local led by one of the area’s top scorers came to Hanoverton looking to challenge the defending conference champs. United quickly proved why they are still the favorite to repeat as they dispatched  Southern Local 45-23 on an emotional night in Hanoverton.

The Eagles wasted no time attacking the Indians racing out to a 9-1 advantage behind the sharpshooting of senior standout Madison Kibler. Southern kept their composure through the 1st quarter as the Indians behind clutch free throw shooting closed the gap to 11-8. Southern’s Ashley Shroades has been one of Columbiana County’s premier players the last 2 seasons., During the 2nd quarter of play United’s Madison Kibler made her own statement for that claim. Kibler welcomed her assignment of guarding  Shroades limiting the Indians guard to just 5 first half points. The United senior guard also showed her ability on the offensive end as well  connecting 2 more times from long range on her way to a game high 19 points leading the Eagles to the locker room with a 27-15 lead.

Coach Cory Leek on Kibler’s stellar performance “Ashley is such a great player, but Maddie proved tonight why she is also one of the best players in the county”  United came out of the locker room looking to put the squeeze on any Indians thought of a comeback. Behind a lockdown defense the Eagles limited the Indians to just 2 points in the quarter extending the lead to 34-17. Taylor Cope led the offense for United in the 3rd quarter on her way to a 14 point, 13 rebound night.  The 4th quarter played out much of the same as the Eagle defense took control finishing off the important early season victory.

Southern’s Ashley Shroades would finish the night with a team high 13 points and 11 rebounds. Olivia Kerns added 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 blocks. Leek on his team’s big early statement win “I’m very proud of how we stepped on defense and defended our home floor, limiting them to just 8 points total in the 2nd half really and forcing 21 turnovers shows what we are capable of defensively.”

Southern  (4-1, 2-1) looks to get back to winning as they welcome East Palestine on Monday. United (3-1 , 3-0) has a big non conference test on Saturday afternoon as they travel to Ursuline.  The game itself had a special meaning for both communities. This matchup was dedicated to the memory of United Graduate and former Southern Coach Ashley Bergman, and through the Kim and Ashley Bergman Fund every student attending the game was admitted free. United’s Taylor Cope and Southern’s Makenna Jones were each given exemplary awards by the Bergman Family prior to the game. Anyone who knew Ashley would agree “This one is for Bergs”

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

A PERFECT STORM; JFK GOES TO REGIONAL FINAL

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CANFIELD OH- There’s good reason why Warren JFK’s defense is nicknamed the “Blue Storm.” On Saturday night Southern Local learned the lesson all too well as they got shutout by the Eagles in a 35-0 victory.  This was no easy task, the Indians offense came in to the game averaging 39.5 points per game.  However on this night the JFK defense held Southern to just 213 total yards on 53 plays.

JFK scored first on a special teams blunder. After the Eagles forced an Indians punt on the first drive of the game, the snap went over the punters head and dribbled in to the endzone where Aidan Rossi jumped on it for a touchdown. This play would set the tone for the rest of the night.  JFK would score again without their offense needing to step on the field. Freshman Marcus Komora ran back an interception 35 yards for a touchdown.  There wasn’t much of a chance after that, the Eagles had let everyone know what this night was going to be about as they cruised the rest of the way.

JFK advances to the Regional Final where they’ll have a matchup with Danville.  That game will be a Saturday at a location to be announced later by the OHSAA.  Kickoff will be at 7:00.

 

 

SOUTHERN MOVING RIGHT ALONG

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SALINEVILLE, OH- Round 2 is in the books as we seen a rematch for the third straight year in row between Southern and St. Paul in Division VII, Region 25. The Indians were looking to change up the history as St. Paul has won the past two matchups. Southern used that motivation to back their effort early on. The Flyers came out hot early but Southerns defense and run game were key factors of the Indians ability to keep control of the game after multiple St. Paul attempts to make it a close game as Southern came away with the victory, 42-22. 

The most defining moment of this matchup came when St. Paul took the opening drive down to Southern’s 1-yard line. It looked as if the Flyers would get on the board first. But, the Indians stood tall on a 4th and 1 and forced a turnover on downs to swing the momentum back to Southern. From there, the Indians put up an impressive 99-yard drive with Wyatt Morris punching it in from 8-yards out. The Flyers would not be fazed too much as they struck right back to make it 8-6. But, Southern kicked into another gear, scoring two straight touchdowns after Cooper Edmiston set up a Ryan Exline from 1-yard out with a 47 yard kickoff return and an interception by Markell Smith to set up Colton Soukup from 3-yards out. St. Paul was able to creep back to make it 24-14 at half. In the second half, it was all Southern thanks again to their run game and defense. Morris took a 62-yard run to the house on the opening possession, which was followed by another interception that led to another Soukup touchdown run. Southern then forced another interception and eventually extended their lead to put the game away. Wyatt Morris led Southern with 16 carries for 152 yards and 2 TDs. Ryan Exline added 11 carries for 49 yards and 2 TDs. Colton Soukup finished with 6 carries for 43 yards and 2 TDs. 

Southern will advance to the quarterfinals in Division VII, Region 25 to face off with the top-ranked Warren JFK Eagles next Saturday. Don’t miss it on YSN!

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

INDIANS WIN BATTLE IN THE SOUTH

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SALINEVILLE, OH- When it comes to playoff time in Ohio, about anything can happen. A crazy upset, a dominant win, last second heroics, and many other things. In the Div. VII, Region 25 matchup between Southern Local and South Central, the Indians showed up and showed out. Southern’s early scoring and tight defense was too much for the Trojans as the Indians walked away with a dominant victory, 65-21.

Southern came out flying thanks to Colton Soukup who got the Indians on the board just two plays in with a 45-yard touchdown run. South Central punched right back with a long drive and a score to tie it up at 8. That tying score would not matter too much as the Indians roared right back as Wyatt Morris found some light towards the end zone from 21-yards to regain the lead at 16-8. The Indians offense got the ball rolling and that gave the defense some advantage, and that showed as Soukup stepped in front of a pass and took it back 55-yards for a score to put Southern up 24-8. Cooper Edmiston, Ryan Exline, and Soukup would all add more scoring for the Indians before half to make it 46-14. In the second half, Southern would add a few more scores to extend their lead and ultimately put the game away.

Soukup finished with 6 carries for 113 yards, Noah Perfetto added 5 carries for 113 yards, and Wyatt Morris had 6 carries for 84 yards.

Looking forward, Southern advances to the second round for the 2nd straight season and just like last season, they will take on Norwalk St. Paul. Last season, St. Paul got the best of the Indians in a tough overtime loss. Southern looks for redemption as they will host St. Paul next Friday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

RESERVE RUNS THE SHOW IN DISTRICT SEMIS

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COLUMBIANA OH- The reigning district champion Western Reserve Blue Devils punched their ticket to another district championship on Tuesday night. They came out on top in a four set battle with Southern Local.  (25-12 20-25 25-15 25-22)

Alyvia hughes had 22 kills 18 digs and 3 aces  Lisa Eichert had 18 kills 16 digs 3 aces Angelina Cappabianca had 5 blocks and 3 aces Allison Jones had 35 digs and 2 aces, Raelyn Meyer had 22 assists.

The Blue Devils advance to the Division IV Columbiana District Championship game. They’ll play against the fifth seeded Canton Central Catholic Crusaders.  The championship match is slated for Thursday at 7:00 at Columbiana High School.