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UNITED EARNS PROGRAM FIRST PLAYOFF WIN

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ROOTSTOWN, OH- As everyone knows, the saying goes “Defense wins championships”. Well, in the Div. VI, Region 21 matchup between United and Rootstown, offense was the way to get to a victory. A wild game that saw United up by 20 at half, to Rootstown nearly coming all the way back with a late push. United’s offense would put up 657 total yards, led by quarterback Luke Courtney to seal the victory, 62-49.

Courtney started the game off for United with back-to-back touchdown runs and a passing touchdown, one from 75 yards and 3 yards out. Then Courtney found Grant Knight for 31 yards. After the consecutive scores from the Golden Eagles, both teams would trade blows up until half to make 41-21 United. Courtney would add more to his amazing game in the second half, finishing with 3 touchdowns through the air and 5 on the ground. United’s defense stood tall towards the late push by Rootstown and capped the game off with one of Courtney’s touchdown runs. 

Courtney finished with 14/21 for 316 yards and 3 TDs through the air, and carried the rock 20 times for 238 yards and 5 TDs. Grant Knight finished with 9 receptions for 156 yards and a TD. Brock Rhodes added 2 receptions for 73 yards and TD, along with a rushing TD.

Looking ahead, United will advance to the second round, but will have a huge task in front of them in undefeated Kirtland who came away with a victory over Independence, 48-6. United will travel to Kirtland next Friday. Don’t miss it on YSN!

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

POLAND CLINCHES CHAMPIONSHIP TICKET

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POLAND OH- The Bulldogs claimed a spot in the District Championship with their win over United on Monday night.  The win was a complete effort, the Bulldogs defense earned the shutout, and the offense found ways to score. Poland won by a final of 3-0.

Scoring for the Bulldogs balanced offense was Arianna Daniels, Ava Blinsky, and Sophia Generalovich.  The Bulldogs now set their sights squarely on the District Championship game.

That matchup will be against Cardinal Mooney on Thursday. The kickoff is set for 6:00 at South Range High School.

SOUTHERN COMES THROUGH IN DEFENSIVE STRUGGLE

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SALINEVILLE OH- It was a battle of conflicting styles on Friday night as United traveled to Southern for a week 10 bout. Southern and their defense imposed their will all night, and pitched a shutout. The Indians offense did enough to win 14-0.

Wyatt Morris ran like a freight train gaining 158 yards on 16 attempts.  Colton Soukup was right behind him gaining 155 yards on 10 rushes.  Those yards included a 35 yard touchdown.  Those two combined for 313 out of the Indians total 415.

Luke. Courtney was 16/27 through the air with 165 yards.  Half of his completions came from Grant Knight who gained 80 yards. Knight broke the career receiving yards record at United.  That record say at 1933.

Both teams look ahead to find out where they’ll be placed in the OHSAA playoffs. Stay tuned to YSN for all your football playoff coverage.

CAMPBELL SWEEPS PAST THE EAGLES

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GARRETTSVILLE OH- Campbell was not phased by the start of tournament time. They got right to work on Wednesday night as they played United on a neutral court in Garfield.  The Red Devils were able to get in and get out with a sweep of the Eagles to move on to the next round. (25-14 25-18 25-16)

Kendall Brunn led the offense once again as she rolled her way to 18 kills.  Cyra Cross played exceptionally well earning a double double with 11 kills and 12 digs.  Carla Ramirez Ortiz had a double double too with 32 assists, and 11 digs. Gabby Villanueva Santos, and Angeliz Diaz we’re both in double digit digs with 11, and 10 respectively.

Campbell advances to play Burton Berkshire on Saturday at 6:00 in Berkshire. The winner of that game punches a ticket to the district semifinals. It would be Campbell’s first trip to districts in program history.

EAGLES AREN’T SLOWING DOWN ONE BIT

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HANOVERTON OH- When you start the night with a school record, a 45 yard field goal from Luke Courtney, signs point to a positive result. That is exactly what United saw as they stormed Lisbon 45-6.

After the Courtney field goal, the United offense found the end zone with two runs. One touchdown came from Brock Rhodes and another from Gavin Berger.  Rhodes would then break the plain again this time through the air.  He caught a 17 yard pass from Courtney to score.  The Eagles would continue to pile on as the game went on.  Nothing could stop their offense.

United will have a huge test in Week 10 as they try to keep their outside chances of an EOAC championship alive.  They’ll travel to Salineville to take on Southern.  Lisbon will also be on the road traveling to Columbiana.

UNITED STAYS GOLDEN

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Week in and week out Friday nights for United could be looked at as another trip to the office. The Golden Eagles reported for work this week and it was business as usual as United quickly dispatched Wellsville 41-8 on Homecoming night.

The United offense struck quickly as Andrew Ogilvie put the Eagles on the board, capping off their opening drive from 1 yard out making it 7-0. The Eagles defense quickly handed the ball back to its offense forcing a Tiger 3 and out. Gavin Berger would this time cap off the United scoring drive on a 9 yard rushing touchdown making it 14-0. Next possession for the Eagles saw Brock Rhodes start his stellar performance on the night with a 15 yard touchdown reception making it 20-0 at the end of the first quarter. Rhodes would finish the night with 3 catches and 60 yards receiving. Luke Courtney would add a 1 yard 2nd quarter score to make it 27-0 at the half.

Out of the locker room both coaches agreed to a running clock making the 3rd quarter go by quickly.  The 4th quarter finally saw some offensive fireworks by both teams playmakers. United back up quarterback Parker Newburn would hit Grant Knight in the flats and the talented wideout did the rest as he took it 73 yards  for the score putting United on top 34-0.  The next drive saw Wesllsville finally crack the code on offense as the Tigers relied heavily on Gavin Kountz, 19 carries 70 yards, as the Tigers were able to move the football. Isaiah Greathouse would finish the drive on a spectacular 34 yard scamper making the score 34-8. Greathouse would finish the night carrying the ball 13 times for 95 yards. United’s Brock Rhodes would finish the scoring frenzy in the 4th quarter as the senior wideout would take the ensuing kickoff 65 yards to the endzone for his second kick return touchdown in as many weeks, capping the score at 41-8.

Wellsville (3-5, 2-3),currently 17th in Division VII Region 25, is still alive for a playoff berth, as they return home next Friday welcoming Valley Christian to Tiger Town. United (6-1, 4-1), currently 10th in Division VI Region 21 must keep the winning pace to work their way into the top 8  if they are to secure a home playoff game. The Eagles  welcome Lisbon to Hanoverton for a week 9 matchup.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

ZINES SOARS TO COLUMBUS

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HARTVILLE OH- United’s Mati Zines made the trip to the Division II Northeast District Girls Golf Tournament at Sable Creek Golf Course in Hartville looking to continue her momentum this postseason.

The Eagles junior did more than maintain momentum as she took home medalist honors for the second consecutive postseason tournament posting a round of 77 becoming the first United female golfer to qualify for the state tournament.

It was not smooth sailing early for Zines as she carded a front 9 score of 41 which included a triple bogey on the 9th hole. Entering the turn she found herself trailing three other competitors including the defending state champion Ella Wong from Gates Mills. Always the competitor, Mati quickly erased that 9th hole from her memory as she set out and carded a 1 over 36 on the back 9. The finish for Zines would put her into a tie with Ravenna’s Abbie Retherford and the district title was headed to a playoff. Both players would begin the playoff recording par on the 10th hole. Zines would go on to birdie the Par 3 145 yd 11th hole to claim the District title and punch her ticket to Columbus.

Zines on her accomplishment ” Achieving this goal means all the hard work that I have put into my game has finally paid off. My goal was to qualify for state, but along the way I won the Sectional and District titles, so I not only accomplished that goal, I crushed it.”  Zines looks to continue crushing her list of career goals as she heads to the Division II State Golf Tournament held October 14-15 on the Gray Course at The Ohio State University.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

SOUTHERN CLIPS THE EAGLES

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SALINEVILLE OH- It was a terrific night for Southern volleyball as they battled one of the scrappiest teams in the EOAC, and came out on top. It was a fight like it always is with United, but Southern took it in four sets.  (28-26 25-23 25-21 25-18)

Ashley Shroades led the Indians offense with a monster night. She totaled 20 kills.  Hannah Reynolds was also in double figures with 10 kills.  Aleah Bach was a big contributor as well with 8 kills. Rylee Mellott set up the offense well as she continues to rack in assists. She finished with 42.  Kya McCully led the defense with 10 digs.

Zoee Smith earned a double double for United with 12 kills, and 13 digs.  Taylor Cope had a nice night as well, she finished with 10 kills for the Eagles.  Maddie Lucas also managed a double double on the night with 26 assists, and 11 digs.

Southern moves on to travel to East Palestine on Thursday. United will try to bounce back Thursday as they host Wellsville.

COURTNEY LANDS BIG DOG STATUS IN WEEK 7

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HANOVERTON, OH- United’s Mr. Do It All, Luke Courtney added one more title this week: Big Dog of the Valley.

The Eagle Quarterback and Kicker extraordinaire garnered the most votes in the weekly contest to etch his name into the history books.

Courtney has helped lead United to a 6-1 mark thus far this season, and has his team comfortably looking to Week 11 seeding already.

Congratulations to the Baird Brothers Big Dog of the Valley Winner for Week 6, Luke Courtney!

KNIGHT HITS CAREER MILESTONE IN UNITED VICTORY

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EAST PALESTINE OH- United had to battle a slow start on Friday night in East Palestine. The game saw the Bulldogs score first. A 4 yard touchdown run from Jesse Lipp helped the Bulldogs take a 6-0 lead. United would take the lead back, but a couple of big defensive stops would keep Palestine in the game for the first half. The two teams went into the locker room with a 14-6 United lead.  United found a groove in the second half though going on to win 42-6.

Grant Knight had a big night. He caught the 110th catch of his career which made him officially the program leader in career receptions. Knight is now eyeing the career receiving yards record at United. The Eagles will try to clean up some penalty issues, as they were flagged 10 times for 90 yards.

Lipp had a nice day for the Bulldogs despite the loss. He ran for 135 yards on 19 carries, and a touchdown. He averaged just over 7 yards per carry.

United will carry their 6-1 record to Week 8 where they will host Wellsville.  East Palestine will have a road trip to Columbiana trying to earn their second win of the year.