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KRAY HAS A DAY IN WARRIORS WIN OVER SPIRE

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East Ashtabula- In an early season test, the Edgewood Warriors emerged victorious against the Spire Red (National Team) with a final score of 56-50. The game, which unfolded with intense energy and competitive spirit, showcased the prowess of the Warriors as they maintained their undefeated record (2-0) this season.

Quarter-wise Breakdown

1st Quarter: Edgewood Takes an Early Lead

The Warriors started the game on a high note, dominating the first quarter with a score of 21 points. The Spire Red struggled to match Edgewood’s offensive intensity, finishing the quarter with only 9 points.

2nd Quarter: Warriors Maintain Control

Edgewood continued to showcase their offensive skills in the second quarter, adding 12 more points to their total. Despite the Spire Red’s efforts to narrow the gap, the Warriors managed to maintain control, heading into halftime with a comfortable lead.

3rd Quarter: Spire Red Mounts a Comeback

The Spire Red staged a comeback in the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors with 20 points. However, Edgewood responded with 18 points of their own, ensuring they remained in the lead heading into the final quarter.

4th Quarter: Warriors Seal the Victory

The final quarter was a hard-fought battle, with both teams giving their all. While the Spire Red made a strong push with 13 points, the Warriors’ defense held firm, securing a 56-50 victory.

Standout Performances

Edgewood Warriors:

  • Logan Kray (25 points): Kray proved to be a scoring machine for the Warriors, leading the team with an impressive 25 points.
  • Jacob Ernst (20 points): Ernst showcased his scoring ability with a solid 20-point contribution to the team’s total.
  • Mason Thorr (10+ rebounds, multiple blocks): Thorr made significant contributions on the defensive end, grabbing over 10 rebounds and making multiple crucial blocks.
  • Zach Carlton Hull (2 spectacular blocked shots): Despite his height, 5’7″ guard Hull displayed remarkable defensive skills with two spectacular blocked shots.

Spire Red:

  • Leonardo Sandoval (18 points): Sandoval led the Spire Red in scoring with 18 points, demonstrating his offensive prowess.
  • Devon Hall (8 points), Raul Youseff (9 points): Hall and Youseff provided additional scoring support for the Spire Red.

Looking Ahead

The Edgewood Warriors (2-0) are set to face the Harvey Red Raiders on 12/13/23 in what promises to be another exciting matchup. Meanwhile, the Spire Academy (1-2) will aim to bounce back when they play against the Lake Catholic Cougars on 12/08/23.

The Warriors’ impressive victory showcased their balanced offensive and defensive capabilities, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. As the team continues to build on their early success, fans eagerly await more thrilling performances on the court.

CHANEY SETS THE TONE AGAINST SPIRE

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH-  The Chaney Cowboys and Spire Academy battled for 3 closely contested quarters. Marlon McGaughy’s Cowboys dominated the 4th quarter to distance themselves from Spire 75-62. 

          The international roster from Spire had players from Taiwan, New Zealand, South Africa, Turkey, and Spain on it.  Spire Academy came in and led the Cowboys after the 1st quarter 18-15. Jason Lai from Taiwan led Spire in the 1st quarter coming off the bench for 7 quick points. Chaney was led by Cameron Lawrence in the first quarter with 6 points as Travis Easterly tallied 5 points in the quarter. 

       The pace quickened in the 2nd quarter. The quarter ended 39 to 37 Cowboys. They used a late run in the quarter to close the half up by two. Easterly had 7 points in the quarter thanks to 5 made free throws.  Sharrod Taylor had 7 also in the quarter. Easterly led the Cowboys with 12 first-half points. Tait-Jones had 3 quick baskets late in the quarter to lead Spire with 7 second-quarter points. Tait-Jones led Spire in points in 1st half with 13 points.

     The 3rd quarter the pace was really lightning quick and the teams were off to the races.  The quarter ended in a tie 54-54, It seemed like we were into a battle till the end. Omer Kucuk from Turkey came out and scored 9 3rd quarter points for Spire. Sharrod Taylor had another big quarter with 8 3rd quarter points. 

      The 4th quarter was controlled from the start by the Cowboys out scoring Spire 21 to 8, thanks to really strong defense and getting to the basket on offense. Quincy Jones had a big two-handed dunk got some wide-open layups and had a big 12 point 4th quarter. Taylor had 5 points and Lawrence haded a 3 in the 4th quarter. Spire only got 4 from Tait Jones a 2 from Lai and a bucket from Kucuk, in the 4th quarter. 

          Leading scorers for Chaney Taylor had 23 points Jones had 20 points and Easterly had 16 points for a balanced Chaney Cowboy offense. Tait-Jones led Sprie with 23 points. 

    The Cowboys (1-0) are on their way to Butler on December 5th and 6th to play Knoch and Butler at Butley High School in Pa. The next home game for the Chaney Cowboys is December 20th against the Warren G Harding Raiders. 

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s John Bolino