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SPRINGFIELD NABS MVAC CHIP WITH WIN OVER DEVILS

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH-  In a fiercely contested matchup between two powerhouse teams, the Springfield Tigers emerged victorious over the McDonald Blue Devils, clinching a share of the MVAC Scarlet division championship in a nail-biting 46-43 win.

From the opening tip-off, both teams showcased their determination to claim victory and secure their place at the top of the division standings. The intensity was palpable as the Tigers and Blue Devils battled relentlessly throughout the game, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer sounded.

Leading the charge for the Springfield Tigers was Aidan Appel, whose stellar performance propelled his team to victory. Appel showcased his versatility and skill on both ends of the court, tallying an impressive 13 points while also contributing 5 steals and 3 assists. His leadership and tenacity set the tone for the Tigers’ resilient effort against a formidable opponent.

Joining Appel in the Tigers’ offensive onslaught was Carson Cunningham, who delivered a strong performance with 9 points and 3 rebounds. Cunningham’s contributions were instrumental in providing the Tigers with much-needed offensive firepower throughout the contest.

Dylan Sheely emerged as a force to be reckoned with once again, making significant contributions on both ends of the floor. Sheely’s dynamic play resulted in 8 crucial points, while his defensive prowess was evident with 5 steals and 3 assists, further solidifying his impact on the game.

Additionally, Sean Guerriero showcased his all-around skillset, contributing 6 points, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds to the Tigers’ winning effort. Guerriero’s contributions on both ends of the court played a pivotal role in securing the victory and clinching a share of the division championship.

Despite a valiant effort from the McDonald Blue Devils, led by Drew Zajach with 15 points and Joey Cappuzzello with 11, the Tigers’ relentless determination and cohesive teamwork ultimately proved decisive in securing the crucial victory.

With this hard-fought win, the Springfield Local High School Tigers etched their name into the annals of MVAC Scarlet division history, securing a share of the championship and cementing their status as one of the top teams in the conference. As they celebrate this momentous achievement, the Tigers look ahead with optimism and determination, eager to continue their success as they set their sights on even greater accomplishments in the postseason and beyond.

HOWLAND KEEPS THE RAIDERS AT ANCHOR

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In an electrifying matchup at home, Howland’s basketball team rose to the occasion on Friday, facing off against a formidable South Range squad and clinching a hard-fought 53-43 victory.

Leading the charge for Howland was Alex Henry, who delivered a stellar performance with an impressive 22 points, showcasing his scoring prowess and leadership on the court. Anthony Chieffo added 10 points to the scoreboard, while TJ Douglas and John Perry each contributed 6 points, highlighting the team’s balanced offensive effort.

Despite a strong effort from South Range, led by Landon Moore with 12 points and Luke Rohan with 7 points, they couldn’t overcome Howland’s determined performance.

With this crucial win, Howland improves their record to 10-10 as they prepare for their next challenge, a road matchup against Niles next Friday. Meanwhile, South Range, with a 12-6 record, turns their attention to their upcoming game against Lowellville on Tuesday, looking to bounce back from the tough loss.

TIGERS PUT THE CLAMPS ON LAKEVIEW

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CORTLAND OH- In a dominant performance, the Howland girls’ basketball team secured a convincing victory over Lakeview with a final score of 64-32. Alyssa Massucci led the charge with an impressive 18 points, while Mia Thomas contributed 13 points to the team’s success. The win improved Howland’s overall record to an impressive 16-5.

Looking ahead, the Tigers have a challenging matchup as they are set to host the state-ranked West Branch. The JV game is scheduled for Saturday at 11:30 am, followed by the varsity game at 1 pm. It promises to be an exciting contest. Lakeview (6-16) closes out their regular season. They’ll look forward to their first tournament game on February 21st at Rootstown.

TIGERS BALANCE BITES BROOKFIELD

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In a hard-fought contest on Tuesday, Newton Falls  managed to secure a victory against Brookfield with a final score of 54-43.

Leading the scoring effort for Newton Falls was Jabriel Rufal, who delivered an impressive performance with 15 points, followed by Caden Clonch contributing 11 points. Carson Howard added 10 points to the scoreboard, while Landon McGregor chipped in with 7 points.

Despite Brookfield’s best efforts, led by Matteo Fortuna’s impressive 21 points and Judah DeJoy’s 7 points, they couldn’t overcome Newton Falls’ determined performance.

With this important win, Newton Falls improves their record to 13-5 and now sets their sights on their next matchup against Champion on Friday. Meanwhile, Brookfield, now 6-12, will look to regroup as they travel to face Garfield on Friday.

STRONG CANFIELD FINISH EARNS ROAD VICTORY

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In a hard-fought battle on the road, Canfield’s basketball team showcased their resilience and determination, using a strong fourth-quarter performance to pull away from Howland and secure a 46-36 victory.

The game remained tightly contested throughout, with both teams trading baskets and defensive stops. However, it was Canfield’s dominant fourth quarter that ultimately proved to be the difference-maker, as they outscored Howland 14-6 to seal the win.

Leading the scoring charge for Canfield was Sam Castronova, who delivered a standout performance with 13 points, followed closely by Ray McCune contributing 10 points. Drew Shapiro added 8 points to the winning effort.

Despite the loss, Howland put up a valiant effort, with Chris Fenton and Alex Henry each scoring 11 points, while John Perry added 7 points.

With this important victory, Canfield improves their record to an impressive 14-4 and now sets their sights on a highly anticipated matchup with arch-rival Poland on the road on Friday. Meanwhile, Howland, with a 9-10 record, will look to bounce back as they host South Range at home on Friday.

TIGERS GRAB THEIR PIECE OF THE MVAC ON SENIOR NIGHT

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- In a memorable senior night celebration, Springfield High School’s basketball team made their mark by claiming a share of the MVAC Scarlet tier championship with a dominant 49-23 victory over McDonald.

Led by standout performances from their seniors, Springfield showcased their talent and determination on the court. Jameka Brungard led the scoring charge with an impressive 17 points, followed closely by Ava Vecchione with 16 points. Marianna Tuscano added 10 points to the winning effort, highlighting the team’s depth and versatility.

With this significant win, Springfield improves their record to 15-6, setting their sights on a tournament tune-up on February 14th as they host Salem. Meanwhile, McDonald, with a 6-11 record, will head to Jackson Milton on Friday for a boys-girls doubleheader, eager to bounce back from the defeat.

 

MASSUCCI BREAKS BOARDMAN’S HEART AT THE BUZZER

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By Noah Ricks 


HOWLAND CENTER, OH – In another AAC classic, the Howland Lady Tigers would steal one from the Boardman Spartans. Senior Alyssa Massucci drained in a long two at the buzzer to lift the Tigers to a 54-52 shocker over the Spartans at home.

 

Most of Massucci’s points came in the first half as she picked up 12 in the first sixteen minutes, en route to an 18-point performance. She was also just one of three Howland girls in double figures as Maya Kubanscek picked up 14 and Sophia Powell cashed in 10. The Tigers led by as much as 11 at one point, keeping pace with the first-place Spartans. They were also aided from shooting 77% from the foul line.

 

Howland led 30-25 at the break before Boardman would respond with a 20-8 third quarter. Senior Mackenzie Riccitelli would pick up 10 of those third-quarter points, and she would end the afternoon leading all scorers with 19. Tagging along Riccitelli was M.C. Werth, who picked up 13 points. Samantha Duble also had a strong quarter, as she compiled all nine of her tallies in the second, all of them coming from beyond the arc. Overall, the Spartans would pick up 10 three-pointers as a unit.

 

Boardman led by two possessions in the final minutes thanks to a three-pointer from Riccitelli, but the Tigers came roaring back. After a made bucket, Maya Kubanscek drew a shooting foul on the following possession and sank both of her free throws to tie it up at 52-52. The Tigers then got a key rebound and called a timeout with 2.9 seconds left to give Massucci a chance to end it in regulation. Massucci then received the inbound pass and shot it up to hit nothing but net, igniting the celebration.

 

Howland (14-5, 4-3 AAC) will now travel out to Lakeview on Thursday to square off with the Bulldogs. The Tigers won last year’s meeting at home 62-34. Boardman (15-5, 6-2 AAC) has their six-game winning streak snapped as they will look to get back in the win column Monday at home against Warren JFK.

 

You can watch interviews with Howland head coach Aaron Pounds and YSN Live Player of the Game Alyssa Massucci below.

LUSBON KEEPING THE EOAC ON LOCKDOWN

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WELLSVILLE OH- Maintaining their flawless record in EOAC play, Lisbon delivered a commanding performance on Friday, dominating Wellsville on the road with a decisive 65-29 victory. Trevor Siefke led the scoring charge with an impressive 32 points, complemented by Hunter Dailey contributing 17 points and Alex Schreffler adding 9 points to the total.

On the opposing side, Wellsville’s Richie Dowling tallied 9 points, while Tyrell Watkins added 8 points, but it wasn’t enough to stem Lisbon’s dominant display.

With this win, Lisbon remains undefeated in EOAC with a 15-2 record. Their next challenge takes them outside the conference as they face Heartland Christian on the road next Tuesday.

TIGERS DEFENSE BATTLES THROUGH TO VICTORY

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 By Noah Ricks

 

HOWLAND CENTER, OH – In what was a low-scoring affair, Howland got the last laugh against Boardman. Steven Bubon, son of Howland head coach Dan Bubon, put in a clutch and-1 with 14.1 seconds left, ultimately leading the Tigers to a nail-biting 34-33 victory over the Spartans.

 

Neither team led by more than five in a game where only 67 combined points were cashed in. Howland only led 14-13 at halftime before the Spartans made it a game of lead changes in the final 32 minutes. Terrell McDowell would lead the Boardman charge with 9 points, including a crucial three-pointer off of a Howland turnover to give the Spartans a short-lived lead late in the contest.

 

Despite Howland’s offensive struggles, Bubon came in at the right time. Although he only scored 5 points on the night, they were all he needed as he found the open lane and put up the bank shot with pivotal contact from the Spartans. His foul shot would fall out, however, but the Tigers held off Boardman at the buzzer as a Spartan putback off an offensive rebound just fell out. Assisting Bubon on the night was Alex Henry with 11 points, along with another 8 points from John Perry.

 

Howland (9-9, 3-4 AAC) completes their first season sweep of the Spartans since the 2017-18 season. They will now head into a rematch at home on Tuesday as they welcome in rival  Canfield. The Cardinals won the first meeting 54-37 back on January 26th. Boardman (3-14, 0-7 AAC) will take a week off from play before they travel to North Canton Hoover next Friday night to end a two-game road stand. 

 

You can watch interviews with Howland head coach Dan Bubon and our YSN Live Player of the Game Steven Bubon below.

FITCH CAPTURES OVERTIME THRILLER

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HOWLAND OH- In a thrilling clash that extended beyond regulation, Fitch emerged victorious on the road against Howland on Wednesday, securing a hard-fought 54-50 win in overtime. The Falcons showcased resilience and determination in a contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Ayla Ray led the scoring charge for Fitch with an impressive 20-point performance, complemented by Rachel Spalding’s 17 points. Destanie McCullough and Kylie Folkwein added 8 and 7 points, respectively, contributing to the Falcons’ balanced offensive effort.

Howland fought valiantly, with Mia Barrish leading their offensive efforts with 11 points. Alyssa Massucci and Gia Hoso each added 10 points, while Jessie DeSalvo contributed 8 points in a closely contested battle.

With this hard-fought win, Fitch (12-6) looks to maintain their momentum as they travel to face West Branch on Saturday. Howland (13-5), despite the narrow defeat, remains focused on their upcoming matchup on the road against Boardman.