WELLSVILLE OH- In a highly competitive matchup, Columbiana faced a resilient Wellsville team on the road, ultimately securing a hard-fought 76-67 victory.
Key contributors for Columbiana included Seth Struharik with an impressive 22 points, Ian Less with 15 points, Alex Eusebio with 14 points, and Maddox Brown adding 11 points to the tally.
Wellsville showcased notable performances from Elijah Douglas, who led the scoring with 24 points, Tyrell Watkins contributing 19 points, and Richie Dowling adding 13 points.
Columbiana (11-4) continues their strong season, gearing up for a home game against Valley Christian on Friday. Wellsville (7-7) looks to rebound on Friday with a challenging matchup on the road against United.
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WELLSVILLE OH- Continuing their impressive performance, Columbiana maintained their hot streak on Monday night with a commanding 50-29 victory over Wellsville.
Averi Marshall led Columbiana’s scoring effort with 12 points, closely followed by Megan Moser with 11 points and Ellie Venezia contributing 10 points. Ava Heinrich added 5 points to the team’s total.
Wellsville’s offensive highlights came from Bella Poppelriter, who secured an impressive 17 points.
Looking ahead, Columbiana will stay in league action on Thursday as they host Valley Christian, aiming to extend their winning streak. Wellsville, on the other hand, will remain at home on Thursday, welcoming United in hopes of a strong performance.
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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana made a resounding statement on Saturday afternoon, showcasing their prowess by taking down fellow conference leader Springfield. The Clippers seized control from the start with an impressive 18-0 first quarter and maintained their dominance throughout, ultimately securing a convincing 47-18 victory.
Averi Marshall and Ellie Venezia led the scoring efforts for Columbiana, both contributing 10 points, while Evy Rapp added 9 points. Ava Heinrich and Alaina Johnston also made notable contributions with 7 and 6 points, respectively.
On the Springfield side, Jameka Brungard led with 7 points, and Kendall Maughn chipped in with 6 points.
With this statement win, Columbiana (13-2) looks ahead to returning to league play on Monday as they travel to Wellsville. Springfield (11-5) also resumes league action on Monday with a visit to Lowellville, aiming to rebound from the tough loss and regain their winning momentum.
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NORTH JACKSON OH- In a snowy Friday where several games faced cancellations, Springfield embarked on a journey to Jackson Milton, securing a close 49-43 victory over the Blue Jays.
Sean Guerriero led Springfield’s scoring efforts with 15 points, complemented by Dylan Sheely contributing 10 points, and Isaac LaMorticella and Carson Cunningham adding 8 and 7 points, respectively.
On the Jackson Milton side, Ryan Romigh showcased a commendable performance with 17 points, supported by Cayden Mitchell with 8 points and Alex Rotuna contributing 6 points.
With this hard-fought win, Springfield (10-3) will hit the road for Western Reserve on Tuesday, aiming to extend their positive momentum. Jackson Milton (4-8) will also be on the road on Tuesday, traveling to Sebring, as they seek to regroup and bounce back from the narrow defeat.
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BERLIN CENTER OH- In the second edition of Springfield Tigers against Western Reserve Blue Devils in girls basketball this season, the question remained, could the two teams live up to the drama in the first matchup? Back on December 11th, The Blue Devils pushed The Tigers to their limit in The Den, but Springfield still emerged victorious 42-41, courtesy of a winning bucket by Jameka Brungard. The Tigers went into Thursday undefeated in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference’s (MVAC) Scarlet Division, as they look for their second consecutive conference crown! However, this time they would take the battle to Berlin Center in The Devils’ Lair!
Springfield got the three ball working early, with three different Tigers finding the mark from distance, helping them to an early advantage, 15-11 over Western Reserve after the first quarter. Scoring would subsequently slow down in the second quarter, as both squads were held to single digit scores through the next eight minutes of play. Springfield would have the edge by a bucket at 9-6 over Reserve in the second to hold a 24-17 halftime lead!
Opening up the second half, the first four minutes looked similar to the second quarter, with points coming at a premium for both teams’ offense. The Blue Devils would eventually wake up and catch fire from the perimeter, nailing down four 3-point shots in the quarter, outscoring Springfield 13-7 in the third and effectively cutting the Tigers lead to a single point at 31-30 heading to the final quarter of regulation. The quarter saw both teams lock it down on defense and neither was able to get separation from one another with the game tied 35-35 in the closing minutes of the fourth. Then with 2:45 remaining in the game, Karigan Mullen, like a certain Mullen before her, hit a big 3-point shot with ice in her veins to put the Tigers up and never look back! Winning the ball game 40-39 as Springfield with a flair for the dramatic, claimed their second win of the season by a single point over Western Reserve.
Jameka Brungard was a catalyst on the court, both on the boards and with her scoring, finishing with a game-high 16 points. Mariana Tuscano followed her with 8 points and Kendall Maugh had 6 points. Quincy Miller led the way for Reserve with 12 points followed by Angelina Cappabianca who had 11 points. Interviews with Jameka Brungard, Karigan Mullen and Springfield Head Coach John Matisi can be found below!
Springfield (11-4)(8-0) stays undefeated inside the conference as their next contest will come on Saturday, January 20th when they hit the road to do battle with The Columbiana Clippers (12-2). Meanwhile, Western Reserve (8-5)(4-2) will travel to their rival The Jackson Milton Blue Jays (7-6)(3-4) for the first time in almost two years in girls basketball on Monday, January 22nd. Stay updated with MVAC basketball all season long with live games, scores, stats, stories and more on YSN!
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SALINEVILLE OH- Wellsville delivered an electrifying performance in the EOAC on Thursday night, dominating the Indians with a resounding 71-30 victory.
Tyrell Watkins led the scoring charge for Wellsville, contributing an impressive 18 points, closely followed by Richie Dowling with 17 points and Elijah Douglas adding 14 points. Landon Ramsey also chipped in with 9 points to bolster the team’s offensive prowess.
Southern’s Noah Chase showcased a commendable effort with 14 points, but it wasn’t enough to withstand Wellsville’s relentless attack.
With this emphatic win, Wellsville (7-6) looks to maintain the positive momentum on Tuesday as they host Columbiana. On the other hand, Southern (1-13) moves on to face the Academy of Urban Scholars on Saturday, seeking to regroup and bounce back from the challenging defeat.
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1/18/24, East Ashtabula, OH- In a match held at Edgewood High School, the visiting Howland Tigers showed their prowess, defeating the Warriors by a score of 46 to 23. Howland won 8 of the 11 matches, with both teams having a forfeit.
For Howland, Pins were recorded by Bryden Cortese, Patrick Neff, Adam Heckman, Joey Gajski, and Chris Mijavec, and decisions by Aiden O’Donnell, Deacon Mock, and in the last match of the night, Noah Swope got a takedown as time expired in the third period to win a hard fought match, 2 -0 over Ben Wolfe.
The Warriors got all their wins by pins: Gregory Helmbright III, Kyle Vencil, and Zeke Lucas, all recorded falls.
In an exhibition match, Madison Burns won over Peyton Corrigan.
The Warriors’ next event is January 26 and 27, when they travel to Beachwood for the CVC Championships, while Howland will be hosting their own 56th Howland Invitational Tournament, this coming Saturday, January 21
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BOARDMAN, OH-In a highly anticipated AAC matchup, the Boardman girls’ basketball team secured a hard-fought victory against the Howland Tigers with a final score of 60-52. The Spartans displayed their resilience and skill, improving their season record to 10-4 (3-1 in the conference), while Howland moved to 10-4 with the loss.
Mackenzie Riccitelli led the Spartans with an outstanding performance, contributing a game-high 25 points, 19 of which came in the second half. Riccitelli showcased her all-around game, recording 4 assists, 5 rebounds, and 6 steals, and maintaining a perfect 7-7 from the free-throw line.
Sarah Bero continued her impressive season, securing another double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Bero maintained a perfect shooting record, going 7 for 7 from the field. Sam Duble added to the offensive firepower, connecting on three 3-pointers and finishing with 12 points.
Despite facing adversity, M.C. Werth delivered a gritty performance, scoring 5 points and grabbing 5 rebounds before leaving the game with an ankle injury. Tori Strines stepped up to match Howland’s size and contributed 2 points, hitting both of her free throws.
Ava Freeborough, leading the team in assists with 5, played a crucial role in the second half, limiting Howland’s star shooting guard, Alyssa Massucci, to just 8 points after an impressive 16-point first half.
Freshman guard Mikayla Rivera showcased ball-handling skills against Howland’s trap defense and secured two crucial rebounds late in the game. The Spartans demonstrated a collective effort, with each player contributing to the team’s success.
For Howland, Senior Alyssa Massucci had 24 points, with a 16-point effort in the first half alone. Gia Hoso supplemented the scoring with eight of her own.
Looking ahead, Boardman gears up for a significant conference battle against the Canfield Cardinals on Saturday, with tip-off set for 2:30 pm. The Spartans aim to build on their recent victory and continue their strong performance in the conference.
BOARDMAN, OH- The Boardman boys’ basketball team faced another setback on Tuesday night, extending their losing streak to ten games with a 52-42 defeat against Howland. Despite a strong start in the first quarter, Boardman couldn’t maintain the lead, as Howland rallied and dominated in the later stages of the game.
Boardman’s early 18-4 lead showcased their potential, but Howland made strategic adjustments to turn the tide. Howland’s press defense and offense began to click, erasing Boardman’s lead and putting them on the back foot.
With Boardman stuck at 34 points, Howland staged a comeback, scoring 13 unanswered points and taking the lead. Although Boardman showed resilience, narrowing the gap to a single point in the final quarter, Howland’s strategic play, including effective free-throw shooting, secured their victory.
For Howland, John Perry led the way with 17 points.
Grayson Eicher continued to shoot the ball well, with multiple 3’s on his way to 10 points. Nico Holzschuh and Jeffrey Markovitch both scored 7 points. Terrell McDowell and Noah Ziak each scored 6 points. Kaden Mayhew scored 4 points and Zach Haus rounded out the scoring with 2 free throws. Vince Butto, Sullivan Smith and Jayse Varley each contributed as well.
Looking ahead, Boardman will seek a turnaround as they face Canfield at home on Friday. Meanwhile, Howland (7-7) has an opportunity to build momentum with an upcoming game against Warren G. Harding on January 23.
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McDONALD, OH- Senior Wyatt Wolford and sophomores Brady Klockner and Joey Cappuzzello each contributed 12 points to lead McDonald (7-6) to their seventh win of the season, matching their previous year’s total. Notably, this victory marks the Blue Devils’ first triumph over the Tigers since January before the pandemic.
The McDonald Blue Devils, led by a youthful roster of eight sophomores, appear to be finding their groove as they navigate the challenges of the season. The team’s recent hard-fought 57-54 home victory against the experienced Springfield Tigers is a significant win that they hope will fuel their momentum moving forward.
In a closely contested matchup, Springfield (9-3) held a slim 9-7 lead after the first quarter. However, McDonald kicked off the second quarter with a quick three-pointer from Klockner, sparking a pivotal 7-0 run for the Blue Devils. The teams traded blows, with Tigers junior Carson Cunningham scoring eight points in the second quarter, giving Springfield a 32-31 lead at halftime.
The turning point came in the second half, as McDonald’s Casey Miller hit a crucial three-pointer, and Cappuzzello made a pair of free throws to give the Blue Devils a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. A decisive 9-0 run, featuring clutch threes from sophomores Jonathan Black and Drew Zajack, kept the Tigers at bay until the final minutes.
For Springfield, Aiden Appel led the scoring with 13 points, while senior Sean Guerriero added 12. Dylan Sheely (11) and Carson Cunningham (10) also reached double figures.
McDonald Blue Devils now look ahead with confidence, building on this significant win as they continue their season journey.
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