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CLIPPERS PASS ANOTHER NON CONFERENCE TEST

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COLUMBIANA OH- In a highly anticipated non-conference matchup, Columbiana faced off against Springfield in a four-set battle, ultimately securing the win with scores of 25-19, 26-24, 16-25, and 25-19.

Columbiana’s well-balanced performance proved to be the key to their victory. Kelsey Cameron led the charge with 10 kills and 2 blocks, showcasing her prowess at the net. Danica Halas contributed 8 kills, while the playmaking duo of Ellie Jackson (6 kills, 18 assists, 16 digs) and Cameron Perkins (6 kills, 13 assists, 12 digs) both recorded impressive double-doubles, demonstrating their all-around impact on the game. Defensively, Ava Heinrich was a force to be reckoned with, tallying 25 digs and delivering 4 aces.

On the Springfield side, Baelyn Brungard led the charge with 12 kills, 19 digs, and 12 service points, displaying her versatility. Jameka Brungard was a formidable presence with 11 kills, 10 digs, and six blocks, contributing significantly at the net. Mariah Jones showcased her skills with 11 kills, 14 digs, and 12 service points, ensuring a competitive performance. Cali Matey added 14 digs, while Karigan Mullen orchestrated the offense with 32 assists and chipped in with 11 digs.

SPRINGFIELD TIGERS FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 9) WITH SEAN GUERRIERO

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – Head coach Sean Guerriero has the Springfield Tigers poised to make a big playoff push as the regular season begins to come to a close. The Tigers sit at 6-2 on the season and #4 in the most recent rankings on JoeEitel.com. Not only are the Tigers in a good spot for the playoffs, they are still playing solid football in the regular season as they defeated the Mineral Ridge Rams last week, 23-10. Up next for Springfield will be a road test as they will travel to McDonald this Friday night to take on the Blue Devils.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, had the opportunity to catch up with Coach G this week at the Tigers Table to talk about the playoffs and where the Tigers are currently seeded, what this winning streak has consisted of as Springfield has one the last five straight football games, and what he and his staff are doing to continue the streak but also keep the boys focused as there is still a lot of football left to be played this season.

All that and so much more in this week’s episode of Springfield Tigers football coach’s corner with head coach, Sean Guerriero!

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SPRINGFIELD TIGERS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH JEFF BRINK

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – Head coach Jeff Brink is back on the sidelines for another season of Springfield Tigers hoops as they will look to build on their consistency within the MVAC and Mahoning Valley as one of the powerhouse programs. Coach Brink is coming off a 2022-2023 campaign that saw the Tigers go 12-11 with a playoff loss to a talented Badger Braves team. This year however, Coach returns some key players and looks to keep that Tigers success running.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down with Coach Brink this week at the Tigers Table to talk about the offseason that the Tigers have been having, what their schedule looks like this season, who are some key players and potential standouts that not many fans have heard about yet, what his thoughts and expectations are for the upcoming season, and so much more!

This very special season preview of Springfield Tigers basketball coach’s corner with head coach, Jeff Brink is LIVE!

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SPRINGFIELD TIGERS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH JOHN MATISI

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – Head coach John Matisi is eager to get back on the sidelines for another season of Springfield Lady Tigers basketball as they will look to rebound and continue their dominance after a state final four loss last year. Coach Matisi is coming off a 2022-2023 season that saw the Tigers go 24-4 with a loss to state championship runners up, Toledo Christian. This year however, Coach will look to replace a very talented senior class that took this program to the next level while looking to the future of the team as he will rely one some newcomers joining the returners.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down with Coach Matisi this week at the Tigers Table to talk about the offseason program that he has been implementing, what their schedule looks like this season and some key games that will provide the Lady Tigers fans with some excitement, who are some key players and potential standouts that not many fans have heard about yet, what his thoughts and expectations are for the upcoming season, and so much more!

This very special season preview of Springfield Lady Tigers basketball coach’s corner with head coach, John Matisi is LIVE!

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TIGERS READY TO ATTACK THE FIELD IN THE POSTSEASON

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – The Springfield Tigers football team is currently 6-2 while on an impressive five game winning streak. To go along with that record, they are also undefeated in the MVAC and based on JoeEitel.com, they are currently the #4 seed in DVII, Region 25. If that ranking stays true, the Tigers will host a first round playoff game. However before the playoffs begin, the Tigers have two more regular season games this season. Up first for Springfield will be a tough road game as they will travel to McDonald this Friday night to take on the Blue Devils.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down with two stars of this football team, Lucas Dattilo and Josh Felasco, to talk about the regular season so far as its beginning to wrap up, what the playoff outlook is like from the players stand point, what Coach G has the boys doing to prepare for these last two regular season games and then a playoff push, and so much more.

This week’s special dual player profiles with Springfield Tigers star football players, Lucas Dattilo and Josh Felasco, is LIVE!

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SPRINGFIELD BITES THE BULLDOGS ON SENIOR NIGHT

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On a special evening celebrating senior night, the Springfield volleyball team delivered a memorable performance by sweeping East Palestine with scores of 25-20, 25-18, and 25-20.

The Tigers’ senior athletes played a pivotal role in this victory. Mariah Jones showcased her versatility with five crucial kills and an impressive 11 digs, demonstrating her all-around skills on the court. Nevaeh Cruz contributed eight valuable service points, while Baelyn Brungard made a significant impact with 13 kills, 10 digs, and five aces, highlighting her prowess in both attacking and serving.

Jameka Brungard delivered a standout performance with 15 kills and nine digs, showcasing her offensive and defensive abilities. Karigan Mullen orchestrated the team’s offense effectively, tallying an impressive 36 assists to set up her teammates for success.

SPRINGFIELD CONTAINS THE RAMS

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – Under a clear and starry night sky, the Springfield Tigers and the Mineral Ridge Rams squared off in a thrilling football showdown. The anticipation in the air was palpable as fans from both sides filled the stands, eager to witness a battle of skill and determination.

The Tigers wasted no time making their presence felt. Just 7 minutes and 23 seconds into the game, Kaeson Kosek, the star running back, powered through the Rams’ defensive line with a determined 4-yard run for a touchdown. Kaeson himself followed it up with a successful extra point, giving Springfield an early 7-0 lead.

The Tigers’ momentum continued to build. Kaeson Kosek struck again, this time with a 10-yard touchdown run. With another precise extra point by Kaeson, Springfield now led 14-0 with 7:05 left in the second quarter.

But the Rams weren’t ready to concede just yet. With 2 minutes and 16 seconds left in the third quarter, Luke Porter booted a 27-yard field goal through the uprights, putting Mineral Ridge on the board at 14-3. The Tigers roared back in the fourth quarter, demonstrating their offensive prowess. Kolten Raurk powered his way into the end zone with a determined 1-yard touchdown run, extending Springfield’s lead to 20-3 with 9:18 left on the clock. However, the extra point attempt was no good. Kaeson Kosek, who had already shown his scoring ability, displayed his accuracy as a kicker. With 5 minutes and 3 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, he confidently kicked a 37-yard field goal, further extending Springfield’s lead to 23-3.

The Rams, facing a significant deficit, fought valiantly. With just 1 minute and 23 seconds left in the game, Owen Shingledecker connected with Brady Balestrino on a 36-yard touchdown pass, giving Mineral Ridge their first touchdown of the night. Although they narrowed the gap to 23-10, the clock was not in their favor.

As the final seconds ticked away, the Springfield Tigers celebrated a hard-earned victory. Their offense had shone brightly, and their defense had stood strong against the Rams. It was a night of excitement and skillful plays, and the Tigers emerged victorious under the Friday night lights.

TIGERS IN COMPLETE CONTROL ON SENIOR NIGHT

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- In a commanding display of skill and teamwork, the Springfield girls’ soccer team delivered a resounding 9-0 victory over Brookfield. The Springfield squad exhibited remarkable precision in both their offensive and defensive efforts, resulting in a one-sided match.

The scoring barrage for Springfield was led by several standout players. Maddie Page was unstoppable on the field, netting an impressive hat-trick with three goals to her name. Ava Vecchione showcased her scoring prowess as well, contributing two goals to the tally. Sami Shafer, Emma Sanders, and Addy McLaughlin each added one goal to Springfield’s impressive total. Additionally, Brookfield experienced an unfortunate own goal during the contest.

Assisting in these goal-scoring plays, Springfield displayed excellent teamwork with Maddie Page, Ava Vecchione, Kristina Vecchione, Ashley Bellstrom, and Cara Castor each providing assists.

In the defensive department, Springfield’s Ally Guerriero played a crucial role, making two saves and maintaining a clean sheet against Brookfield’s attempts.

On the Brookfield side, Jasmine Hubbard demonstrated resilience and determination with an impressive 23 saves, despite the formidable offensive pressure from Springfield.

Springfield’s dominant performance and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities were evident throughout the match. Their cohesive play, combined with the individual brilliance of key players, allowed them to secure this convincing 9-0 win.

BLUE DEVILS THRIVE IN THE JUNGLE

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By Ty Bartell

NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- We are in the midst of yet another successful season for The Western-Reserve Blue Devils! With an impressive 17-1 record heading into Tuesday evening, Reserve finds themselves in a deadlock battle for first place in The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference’s (MVAC) Scarlet Division with The Mineral Ridge. The next step in The MVAC for The Blue Devils? Hitting the road to go toe-to-toe with The Springfield Tigers! A 9-8 Tigers entering Tuesday, Springfield has shown capabilities of being able to beat anyone across the net from them.

The first set saw an extra point war between the two squads, battling for match momentum. The back-and-forth affair ended with The Blue Devils narrowly winning the opening set 28-26. The set win seemed to simultaneously wake up and energize Western-Reserve! As The Devils would blast Springfield in set two by a more assertive score of 25-14! Holding a two sets to none advantage on the road, Coach Hughes’ squad understood the importance of striking while the iron is hot and the dangers of letting The Tigers hang around. The Blue Devils took care of business in set three by a respectable score of 25-18 to complete the straight set match sweep.

Alyvia Hughes, once again, led the team in kills with 22 and paired that with 15 digs and 3 aces for a double-double in the win! Lisa Eichert also notched a double-double with 14 kills and 13 digs to go along with 3 aces and 2 assists. While Haylee Fellows spread the love around to the tune of 27 assists to lead the team while recording 2 kills, 3 aces and 6 digs on the night.

Western-Reserve (18-1)(12-1) will stay within The MVAC for their next matchup as they hit the road to square-off with The Sebring Trojans (3-14)(0-12) on Thursday, October 5th. Springfield (9-9)(7-6) will look to play spoiler when they also stay inside the conference to do

battle on the road against The Mineral Ridge Rams (16-4)(12-1) also on Thursday. Stay up-to-date with all MVAC standings, scores and more on YSN!

SPRINGFIELD TIGERS FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 8) WITH SEAN GUERRIERO

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH – The Springfield Tigers and head coach Sean Guerriero know all too well what goes into making the playoffs and how the computer points work to get seeded and as of right now the Tigers are currently sitting in sixth place based on Joe Eitel. To get them to sixth, Springfield has pieced together an impressive four game winning streak as they defeated MVAC foe, Western Reserve, last week 26-7. This week the Tigers will look to continue that run as they will host the Mineral Ridge Rams (5-2) on Friday night.

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down with Coach Guerriero this week at the Tigers Table to discuss the current win streak and playoff scenario, what he thinks the Tigers need to do this week to continue winning, how he and his staff are preparing for the final weeks of the regular season and a potential run in the DVII playoffs, what his keys to victory are for this week against another talented MVAC team in Mineral Ridge, and so much more.

This week’s episode of Springfield Tigers football coach’s corner with head coach, Sean Guerriero is LIVE on YSNLive.com!

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