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RESERVE JUST KEEPS WINNING

BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve showcased their dominance on the volleyball court with a convincing 3-0 victory over Sebring, with set scores of 25-17, 25-13, and an impressive 25-4 in the final set. Alyvia Hughes, the standout player of the match, achieved a remarkable milestone as she recorded her 1000th career kill during this outstanding performance.

Alyvia Hughes was a force to be reckoned with, contributing significantly to her team’s success. She achieved a double-double with an astonishing 15 kills and 10 digs, showcasing her prowess at both the net and in the back row. Her versatility and skill were undeniable, making her a vital asset to the Western Reserve team.

Assisting Hughes in her impressive performance were Haylee Fellows with 20 assists and Quincy Miller with 10 assists. Their precise sets allowed Hughes and her teammates to execute their plays effectively and score critical points throughout the match.

Defensively, Ally Jones stood out with 14 digs, ensuring that the Western Reserve team maintained control over the match. The final set’s score of 25-4 was a testament to the team’s dominance on the night.

Alyvia Hughes’s achievement of 1000 career kills, combined with her 1000 career digs, is a remarkable feat that underscores her impact on the game. Western Reserve’s victory and Hughes’s milestone together create a memorable moment in their season, and their strong performance leaves a lasting impression in the world of high school volleyball.

 

RIDGE ON A ROLL

MINERAL RIDGE OH- Mineral Ridge delivered a commanding performance in conference play, sweeping Sebring in three decisive sets with scores of 25-13, 25-11, and 25-3.

The Mineral Ridge team exhibited remarkable skill and teamwork on the court. Faith Schneider emerged as the star of the match, securing a double-double with an impressive 17 kills and 12 digs, along with a crucial block. Ava Hulett made significant contributions with 6 kills, 2 aces, and a solid 17 digs. Gianna Wilson and Anastasia Busse each added 5 kills to the offensive firepower. Samantha Aulet orchestrated the offense brilliantly, accumulating 33 assists while also recording 8 digs and 2 aces.

With this dominant win, Mineral Ridge remains focused on conference play, looking ahead to their Tuesday matchup against Lowellville. This victory not only showcased their strength in the conference but also emphasized their commitment to excellence on the volleyball court.

RESERVE AVENGES EARLY SEASON LOSS TO SEBRING

BERLIN CENTER OH- The first time Western Reserve and Sebring played each other this season, it didn’t go the Blue Devils. It was a result that stuck in the Blue Devils mind all the until Friday night when the two teams met again. Sebring won the first matchup 49-39, but this time Reserve’s offense was much more efficient.  They grabbed control quickly and cruised this time around to a 62-41 win.

Hayden Fellows had some kind of day for the Blue Devils. He finished with a game-high 19 points.  Luke Ramsey did a lot of hard work in the paint, especially in the second half as he finished with 14 points.  Joe Klasic was also in double figures on the day with 11.

Kade Leisure tied for the game high in points for Sebring with 19 points.  Scott Boston added 8 for the Trojans.

Weatern Reserve will now look ahead to one final tournament tune up on Tuesday as they travel to Salem.  Sebring will try to get some rest before the tournament as they finish the regular season.

SPRINGFIELD ALL SMILES ON SENIOR NIGHT

NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Springfield took time on Thursday to honor their four seniors.  Senior nights can bring a whole slew of emotions.  Some teams can have trouble putting those emotions away and get focused for a game. That was a non issue for Springfield. With smiles on their faces they routed Sebring 51-7.

Eight different Tigers scored on the night on their way to their win.  Jacey Mullen paced the way with 12 points.  Fellow senior Peyton Kleim was the only other senior in double figures with 10.  Madi Lesnak, Emily Gerthung, and Kendall Maughan all chipped in 6.

Springfield looks ahead to a big non conference battle on Saturday as they welcome South Range into the jungle.  Sebring is also back at it on Saturday as they host Wellsville.

MIGHTY MAZUR FLEXES FOR WATERLOO

Girls Basketball was out in full force for a Monday night on the network. With a total of 16 matchups, including over half a dozen conference battles, filling the YSN streams! One of those conference matchups occurred in Atwater, or better known as Atsnow this time of the year, when The Vikings welcomed in The Trojans of Sebring. 

Waterloo, taking a different approach in the non-conference slate at the beginning of the season, opted to schedule three tough games right out of the gate. Despite being competitive, The Vikings dropped those three contests; however, it was all to keep their sights set on The Mahoning Valley Athletics Conferences (MVAC) Scarlet Division and defending their crown. 

Following the losses to start the season, The Vikings have quickly bounced back as winners of five straight, including three consecutive conference matchups heading into Monday night. On the other side, The Trojans are looking to get back to the rich basketball tradition that is known at Sebring. Through some growing pains, Head Coach Anthony Agresta plans to be the guy to lead them there. 

With the mismatch, The Vikings wasted little time in jumping ahead early, as a scoring outburst put Waterloo ahead 29-4 after the first quarter and they never looked back. Scoring another 29 points in the second quarter for a total of 58 first half points. Finishing with 82 points overall, it was the largest offensive output from The Vikes this season. 

Abby Mazur had a night that was, quite simply, magical! As the senior was as dangerous as can be from three-point-territory, Mazur nailed down a program record-breaking total of eleven shots from distance! Finishing with 35 total points, Mazur’s major night helped lead The Vikes to victory while leaving a memory for the senior scrapbook that will last forever! 

Both teams look to get back to action this week! Waterloo (5-3) will stay home to host The Akron Firestone Falcons (0-3). For Sebring (0-6) they will look to change their luck against Leetonia (0-7) as The Bears will entertain them, also on Thursday.

 

Scoring (Waterloo)

Abby Mazur: 35 PTS, 11 3PM. (Player of the Game)

Rose Couts: 24 PTS.

Lilly Foster: 9 PTS.

Baylee English: 8 PTS.

Kaira English: 6 PTS.

 

Scoring (Sebring)

Raegan Wynn: 7 PTS.

Maddy Gilbert: 4 PTS.

Davianna Bowyer: 2 PTS.

Allie Horschar: 2 PTS.

Blake Thomas: 2 PTS.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

TIGERS GET THE JOB DONE

LISBON OH- The top seeded Wellsville Tigers didn’t miss a beat Tuesday night in their district semifinal against Sebring. The Trojans came in flying high on their upset win over Jackson Milton, but the Tigers grabbed momentum early and never let go. They moved on with a sweeping victory. (25-14 25-13 25-16)

Presley Stokes led the way for the Tigers offense capturing a double double with 14 kills and 13 assists.  Alana Amato was a presence at the net with 9 kills and 5 blocks.  Bella Poppelritter had a double double as well with 12 assists, and 10 digs.  Aubri Ramsey led the Tigers defense with 12 digs.

Wellsville moves on to the Division IV Lisbon District Championship.  They will match up with the fourth seeded McDonald Blue Devils.  That matchup is slated for 7:00 on Thursday at Lisbon High School.

SEBRING STUNS BLUE JAYS IN SECTIONAL FINAL

NORTH JACKSON OH- The seeding told you it was going to be a good game on Thursday night as twelfth seeded Sebring matched up with eleventh seeded Jackson Milton.  But Sebring was not in the mood for a tightly contested thriller, and they ran away with the match in sweeping fashion. (25-11 25-15 26-24)

Leading the Trojan offense was Blake Thomas who cashed in 8 kills, and 5 aces.  Mallory Harshman managed to set up a great offense by leading in assists with 11.  Emma Lynn played exceptional defense with 21 digs to lead the Trojans.  Thomas was also in double figures with digs finishing with 14.

Sebring advances to the district semifinals on Tuesday. They’ll be lined up against top seeded Wellsville at Lisbon.  First serve is set for 6:00.

TROJANS LAY SEIGE TO LEETONIA

LEETONIA OH- It was senior night in Leetonia on Thursday, and the Bears welcomed in 8-13 Sebring. To start the night the Bears fought tooth and nail for the seven seniors playing their last home game.  Sebring took a very competitive first set, and then wore down Leetonia to earn the sweep. (25-21 25-5 25-15)

Alexa Cruz led the way for the Trojans with 10 kills on the night. She also served up 5 aces. The Trojans as a team finished with 19 aces on the service line.  Blake Thomas eclipsed 200 kills on the season and finished with 7 on the night.

Leetonia was led by Katlyn Callahan who finished with 5 kills.  Lexi Solomon-Hansen had a great day for the Bears finishing with 4 kills, and 4 blocks. The Bears out blocked the Trojans who came in with 117 total on the season.

BLUE DEVILS SETTLE IN TO WINNING WAYS

BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve continued their warpath through the MVAC on Thursday as they swept right through Sebring.  (25-8 25-12 25-11)

Raelynn Meyer had 13 assists. Haylee Fellows had 11 assists. Alyvia Hughes had12 kills and 8 digs. Alexa Abrams had 2 service Aces and 3 digs. for Sebring. Mallory Harsan had 12 assists and 9 digs and Blake Thomas had 8 kills.

Western Reserve is back in action on Monday as they host Salem in a non conference test.  Sebring will close out the season on Thursday as they travel to Leetonia.

LOWELLVILLE MAKES SWIFT WORK OF THE TROJANS

Lowellville OH- The Rockets have had their best start to the season under coach Mamula and looked to continue their success Friday against Sebring in a MVAC Scarlet Tier rivalry week seven and Division seven matchup. The last time Sebring beat the rockets was back in 2015 by the final of 28-14.  They also beat them back in 2011 by the final of 31-14 and were looking for their third win of the 2000s against them under new coach Anthony Agresta. 

 

Unfortunately, the opposite happened for the Trojans as the first half was all Lowellville.  Vinny Ballone continued his perfect season with four touchdown passes, three were jet sweeps.  The first was to Brady Bunofsky in just two plays from 15-yards out and the next from 53-yards with Bunofsky breaking five tackles.  Later on, Ballone struck again, finding Braylen Dabney from 19-yards out and Ballone got his final touchdown from five yards out later on bringing his total to 39 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on the season.  

 

Mark Dubois also scored from seven yards out later on in the game.  The Trojans still showed that Sebring GRIT however when Braiden Yeater found Jahvian Cundiff in the back of the endzone for a two-yard touchdown.  The two point conversion was good but it wasn’t enough as the Rockets held on to improve to 7-0 on the season.  

Stats

 

Vinny Ballone- 211 passing yards, four touchdowns.  

 

Mark Dubois: seven rushing yards, one touchdown.  

 

Brady Bunofsky: 68 receiving yards, two touchdowns. 

 

Braylen Dabney: 19-yards and a touchdown. 

 

Braiden Yeater touchdown pass to Jahvian Cundiff

 

Up Next: 

Lowellville (7-0) looks to keep the undefeated season alive as they travel to Trumbull County to take on conference rival McDonald Blue Devils (2-5).  Sebring (0-7) will host Mineral Ridge (6-1).  Both games will be Friday at 7pm on YSN!!

 

*contributed by YSNs Ian O’Brien*