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SOUTHERN SENDS A CLEAR MESSAGE

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SALINEVILLE OH- The top of the EOAC volleyball standings will be hotly contested throughout the 2022 season. Southern Local sent a clear message to everyone else in the league Thursday night as the Indians took out perennial contender Columbiana in straight sets 25-7, 26-24, 25-17.

The match had all the makings of a contest that would be like a prized title bout between two fighters that would trade punches all night. The Indians would land the first big blow and never let up. Trailing 4-3 in the 1st set Southern Libero Kya McCulley would reel off 13 straight points giving the Indians a commanding 16-4 lead on their way to a first set 25-7 victory.

The second set proved to be much more competitive as the Clippers were able to shake the nerves and correct many of the errors made plaguing the young squad in the 1st set.  Columbiana would lead the 2nd set much of the way and held a 24-22 lead late before a service error gave the ball back to the Indians with the chance to serve out for the win. Rylee Mellott who up until that point struggled with her service game stepped to the service line with the confidence of her coach Bob Shansky ” I told her during the prior timeout to relax, just get the ball in, and we will take care of the rest.”

That plan was executed as the Indians would reel off three straight points leading to a 26-24 2nd set win and ultimately taking the air out of the Columbiana sails on the night. The 3rd and final set saw Columbiana show that  the young squad still had fight in them. It was the presence at the net by Southern’s Olivia Kerns that would snuff out any hopes of a Columbiana comeback on the night. Kerns,10 blocks, would seemingly impact every attempt around the net by Columbiana, an effort her head coach acknowledged “This is Olivia’s first season of varsity volleyball, the way she goes out there and performs is just tremendous and her teammates truly recognize her effort.”

Southern was led by Ashley Shroades with 24 kills and Ester Forbes 13 points and 4 kills. Rylee Mellott set her teammates up all evening posting 42 assists. Columbiana was led by Cameron Perkins with 3 kills, 5 aces and 15 digs. Ava Heinrich and Ellie Jackson each posted 10 and 7 digs respectively for the Clippers.

Columbiana (3-2, 3-1) looks to get back on track Tuesday as they host Lisbon. Southern (5-1, 4-0) has another huge test in the EOAC as rival Wellsville visits Salineville on Tuesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

SOUTHERN FINDS AN EDGE

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COLUMBIANA OH- Southern Local and Crestview found themselves in a defensive struggle on Friday night against Crestview. Every score, yard, an inch was earned on both sides. It was the Indians that found just a bit more in the tank as they walked off with a 12-7 victory.

Colton Soukup led the Indians on the ground with 95 yards on 7 carries.  Wyatt Morris gained 85 yards on 16 Carrie’s as well.  Ryan Exline threw for 104 yards on 4 completions. The Indians gained 330 yards total.

Crestview was held to 89 rushing yards. Roclen Buttura gained 32 yards.  Kirkland Miller threw for 78 yards on 9 completions and a touchdown.

Southern hits the road again next week traveling to East Canton. Crestview will remain at home to host United.

LISBON PUNCHES TICKET TO DISTRICTS

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LISBON OH- Lisbon nabbed the lead late in the game in a 5-1 victory over Southern on Wednesday. The game was tied at one with the Blue Devils batting in the bottom of the fifth when Parker Henthorne grounded out, scoring one run.

Lisbon knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the third inning, when Henthorne singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Mya Emmerling earned the win for Lisbon. Emmerling allowed three hits and one run over seven innings, striking out 13 and walking one.

Lisbon totaled 12 hits. Kyrstin Reckner, Mickenzie Shaffer, Mckenna Dailey, Emmerling, and Justyce Vrable each collected multiple hits. Vrable, Emmerling, Dailey, Shaffer, and Reckner each managed two hits to lead.

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LIONS HAVE PRIDE IN VICTORY

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UNITY OH-  Heartland Christian got a strong win  against Southern on Monday, 6-2.

Heartland fired up the offense in the first inning. Drew Gault grounded out, scoring one run.

Seth Walker led the Lions to victory on the hill. The righty surrendered two runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out nine.

Eric Colussy started the game for Southern. The hurler lasted four and a third innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out two. Chuck McCulley and Kaiden Korbel entered the game from the bullpen, throwing one inning and two-thirds of an inning respectively.

Joel Morgan led Heartland with two hits in three at bats. The Lions didn’t commit a single error in the field. Jake Kling had the most chances in the field with nine.

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COLUMBIANA PITCHING CONTINUES TO DOMINATE

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SALINEVILLE OH Riley McElwain was brilliant on the hill on Monday, as he threw a no-hitter to lead Columbiana Varsity Clippers past Southern 27-0.

Devin Daugherty collected four hits in four at bats to help lead Columbiana to victory. Daugherty doubled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the third, and doubled in the fourth.

The Clippers got things started in the first inning when Zachary Pleska hit a solo homer.

Columbiana scored 15 runs in the second inning. Their big inning was driven by singles by Eddie Clancy, Daugherty, McElwain, Trevor Dearing, and Matteo Mazzotta, walks by McElwain, Alex Eusebio, Seth Spooner, Eusebio, and Brady Kridler, a sac fly by Clancy, a fielder’s choice by Bayden Pipoly, and an error on a ball put in play by Kridler.

McElwain earned the win for Columbiana. The lefthander surrendered zero runs on zero hits over five innings, striking out 12.

The Clippers hit two home runs on the day. Spooner had a dinger in the first inning. Pleska had a four bagger in the first inning.

Columbiana tallied 16 hits in the game. Daugherty and McElwain each had multiple hits. Daugherty led with four hits in four at bats.

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CLIPPERS SMASH SOUTHERN

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SALINEVILE OH- Columbiana defeated Southern 17-0 on Monday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Maryn Hepler got a strike out to finish off the game.

The Clippers was boosted by Caitlynn Pleska who went 4-for-4 at the plate. Pleska homered in the first, singled in the second, singled in the third, and doubled in the fourth.

Columbiana fired up the offense in the first inning, when Pleska homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

The Clippers put up 12 runs in the third inning. Hepler, Julia Rapp, Pleska, Cameron Perkins, Audrey Smith, and Alivia Bell each had RBIs.

Tori Long was the winning pitcher for the Clippers. The righthander allowed zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out eight and walking zero. Hepler threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Columbiana socked one home run on the day. Pleska had a four bagger in the first inning.

The Clippers totaled 21 hits. Pleska, Rapp, Hepler, Smith, Long, Alaina Johnston, Bell, and Perkins all managed multiple hits. Pleska went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Clippers in hits.

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EAGLES CAPTURE EMOTIONAL WIN

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HANOVERTON OH- Schools districts are usually  direct reflections of the communities they encompass.  When it comes to the love and passion those communities put on display for their school, United Local may not only be one of the best in our area but one could argue the best in the state of Ohio.  Those qualities were on full display Thursday night as United harnessed all that energy and defeated Southern Local 57-32 in front of a very energized crowd.

Entering Thursday night United held a two game lead on Southern in the EOAC title race and the Eagles wasted no time proving who belonged on top.  Behind a motivated defense United bullied the Indians into multiple turnovers racing out to a 19-4 first quarter lead.  Down big to start the second quarter Southern took advantage of United foul trouble and cut the lead to 22-11.  Not to be deterred the Eagles showed their offensive capabilities and finished the quarter on a 11-2 run extending the lead to 33-13 at the half.

The talented offense of United led by Grace Knight slammed the door shut on any second half comebacks Southern may have had in mind.  Knight, just a sophomore, is becoming one of the Eagles go to players turning in a 16 point /10 rebound performance in victory.

Coach Josh Sigler has noticed the increased output “Grace Knight is slowly becoming very good all-around player.  She makes us a dangerous team moving forward.”  Knight along with  teammate Addyson Blazer combined for 17 rebounds on the night.  The offensive output of this Eagles squad doesn’t end with just one player.  Grayson Kidder came off the bench and added a 15 points of her own.

“Grayson is very much in the conversation of making us a really good team.  We have different players every night stepping up in the scoring column.  This team does not care who scores, they just want to score.”  YSN Big Dog of the Valley nominee Madison Kibler helped guide the offense to victory with 8 points, 5 steals and team high 9 assists.  Ashley Shroades turned in a solid 15 point performance in the loss for the Indians.

Following the win Coach Sigler knows he has a tough opponent next up on the schedule “We have no time to celebrate, Poland comes to town on Saturday.  They are a very good  well coached Division 2 basketball team.  We have to be on our “A” game and have to show the fight and will to compete.  We are definitely getting better and that’s what you want to see this time of year.”

  Thursday night was made extra special due to the “Random act of Kindness” The Kim & Ashley Bergman Memorial Fund provided free admission to the students from both schools. Those students took full advantage and provided a great atmosphere for the game.  “ The crowd and atmosphere was unreal.  Cannot say enough about our student section, these girls absolutely love the energy they bring.  We have one heck of a community when it comes to supporting our student athletes.”

Prior to the game that support was on full display along the sidelines as the United coaching staff honored Ashley Bergman with her own spot on the bench placing the number 23 jersey over one of the chairs.  “This game was for Bergs.” The win set the stage for Saturday as United (10-3, 9-0) vs Poland  (12-1) is slated for 11am in Hanoverton.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

 

BLUE DEVILS SILENCE SOUTHERN LOCAL

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SALINEVILLE, OH – It was a big EOAC matchup on Tuesday night as the Southern Local Indians hosted the Lisbon Blue Devils. Both teams had hot shooters throughout the game, but thanks to Hunter Dailey’s tremendous night on the court, and other key scoring, the Blue Devils were able to get the huge conference win on the road, 59-46.

 

For Lisbon, Hunter Dailey had a double-double on the night with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. Trevor Siefke also added 17 points and 5 assists, and Hunter Sturgeon contributed 12. 

 

For Southern, Brady Ketchum led the way with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Jason Riggs contributed 11 and 6 rebounds.

 

Lisbon will be back in action on Friday, as they are set to host Wellsville. Southern will also be back in action on Friday, as they travel to Valley Christian. Don’t miss it on YSN!

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

UNITED GETS THROUGH BATTLE WITH INDIANS

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SALINEVILLE OH-

The early season matchup on Monday night between United and Southern was thought to be one that could set the tone the rest of the way in the EOAC.  After it was all said and done United was able to escape with the 35-30 victory over Southern.

Behind a very emotional start the Indians were able to get out to an early 16-11 lead behind timely three point shooting and transition baskets.  The second period, plagued by multiple miscues by both teams, was one that saw both offenses struggle.  Each team traded baskets and turnovers which led Southern to take a  22-17 lead to the locker room.

The message at the half by United Coach Josh Sigler was clear ”Don’t panic, we are making a lot of self-inflicted mistakes with missed layups and foul shots.”  The coach knew the early part of the third period was going to be key “ I told them if we come out and throw the first punch and lock down our defense we would be ok.”

Taylor Cope heard that message loud and clear.  Cope took control of the game inside on her way to a 15 point / 8 rebound performance.  Cope’s basket with 4:43 to go in the third gave the Eagles their first lead of the game and never looked back.  United’s defense limited Southern to just 8 second half points and forced 25 turnovers on the night.

 United Senior Colby Burton led the Eagle attack on the boards with a team high 9 rebounds.  Grace Knight contributed a solid game for the victors with 6 points / 7 rebounds / 3 steals. Ashley Shroades led Southern with 12 points / 12 rebounds in a losing effort.  Coach Sigler after the game ”We just played two undefeated league opponents on the road and did what we had to do.  We will enjoy the win, but tomorrow we have to get better and prepare for Wellsville.”

 United (3-1, 2-0) looks to keep their season going in the right direction Thursday night welcoming Wellsville to Hanoverton.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

 

POTTERS FALL LATE AGAINST SOUTHERN

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SALINEVILLE OH- After taking a 16-5 1st quarter advantage, the East Liverpool Lady Potters hit a cold streak   scoring 13 points while giving up 26 points in the middle 2 periods as the  Southern Local  Lady Indians pulled away with a 46-40 victory.

Potter Shayla Foster led her team with 10 points and teammate Kenzie Headley added 8 points.

The Potters will return home on Saturday to host West Branch.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger