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UNITED TAKES CARE OF THE CLIPPERS

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HANOVERTON OH- United came into week six action looking to maintain their edge as the EOAC conference schedule is full steam ahead. The Eagles offense sharpened that edge all evening as they took care of Columbiana 47-7 Friday night in Hanoverton.

The starting offense for United had to shake off some early rust having only played a little more than a quarter the previous week. Luke Courtney capped off a stalled opening drive connecting on a 34 yard field goal as the Eagles took the early 3-0 lead. Columbiana, dealing with numerous injuries, was down to their 3rd and 4th options at quarterback and struggled to get anything consistent going on offense. The Eagles offense would take advantage of what their defense was providing. Already leading 10-0, Luke Courtney and Grant Knight would hook up on a 50 yard touchdown pass and the Eagles were suddenly up 17-0.

Following another Clippers punt the Eagles took over deep in their own territory, looking to add to their lead. It was the Columbiana defense however who added to the scoring as Caleb Buchheit would intercept a Courtney pass taking it 33 yards to the house and the Clippers had life at 17-7. United squashed the Clippers momentum immediately as Jenson Baker would score from a yard out, capping a 50 second scoring drive and the Eagles were up 24-7. The combination of Courtney to Knight would connect again for the 2nd time increasing the lead to 31-7 on the next possession. Courtney would then tack on his 2nd field goal of the game from 32 yards making the score 34-7 at the half. Out of the locker room the Eagles offense was rinse-repeat as Courtney and Knight would do it for the 3rd time on a 25 yard connection as the score grew to 40-7.

Gavin Berger added a 22 yard touchdown run to cap off the night for the Eagles victory. Columbiana (0-6, 0-3) will head back home next Friday welcoming league leader Valley Christian to Firestone Park. United (5-1, 2-1) takes their high powered offense on the road traveling to East Palestine.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

 

ZINES DOMINATES AT EOAC TOURNAMENT

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SALEM OH- Salem Hills Golf and Country Club played host Tuesday to the Inaugural EOAC Girls Invitational. It was a great day for girls golf as twenty two participants from four schools converged on Salem Hills looking to take the conference crown. United’s Mati Zines continued to set the bar locally for girls golf as the junior claimed the individual title shooting an 18 hole round of 84. Izzy Travis of Columbiana finished second with 96, and East Palestine’s Addy Bycroft took third carding 98. Columbiana claimed the team title posting a score of 404. The host team United finished second with a 445, while Southern carded a 477 and East Palestine scored a 498.

Individual Scores top 10:
Mati Zines 84 United
Izzy Travis 96 Columbiana
Addy Bycroft 98 East Palestine
Ellie Jackson 100 Columbiana
Kennedy Lewis 103 Southern
Avery Mazei 104 Columbiana
Katrina Patrick 104 Columbioana
Madison Kibler 106 United
Hailey Muntean 108 Columbiana
Emma Murphy United 115 United
*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler.

UNITED FLIES BACK IN WIN COLUMN

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HANOVERTON OH- United entered week 5, coming off their first loss of the season, looking to quickly erase the memory of that defeat. Leetonia provided the eraser as the United offense wasted no time scoring quickly en route to a 44-0 victory on Alumni Night.

The Eagles took the lead early as Leetonia’s punter saw the snap sail over his head recovering in the endzone giving United a quick 2-0 lead on the safety. Following the ensuing free kick Luke Courtney hit Brock Rhodes in the flats and the senior wide receiver did the rest going 58 yds for the score. After a Leetonia 3 and out, Courtney found Grant Knight for a 35 yard touchdown pass and a 16-0 lead.

NIck Hardgrove would add a 35 yard touchdown run and the lead quickly grew to 23-0 in the 1st quarter. The 2nd stanza was much of the same as Luke Courtney would hit Parker Newburn from 9 yards out extending the lead to 30-0. Courtney would finish his night  in the first half going 6-6 135 yards and 3 touchdowns. Parker Newburn took over the signal calling at that point and he would find Hayden Casto for a 46 yard touchdown pass. Newburn would cap the first half scoring, adding another touchdown on the ground making it 44-0.

Leetonia (0-5, 0-2) is in the middle of a tough stretch of their schedule as they are set to travel to league leader Valley Christian next week. United (4-1, 1-1) looks to stay sharp heading into week six as they welcome Columbiana to Hanoverton.

*Contributed Bg YSN’s Chris Sigler

YOU HAVE TO SEE MATI Z

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HANOVERTON OH- United golf is a fairly new program, but boy has it seen a ton of success in a small period of time. One of the headliners in the program this season is junior Mati Zines. Mati had had a career full of accolades, but this year especially she is racking in the ribbons. Here are just a few of her accomplishments so far in her career at United.

2021
1)      1st Girls District qualifier
2)      18 hole record 87 (broke 2022)
3)      9 hole record 40 (broke 2022)
4)      All EOAC boys team
5)      Greatest Golfer of the Valley Championship Qualifier
6)      Greatest Golfer of the Valley Par 3 and Long drive finalist

2022
1)      18 hole school record 79
2)      9 hole school record 1 over 37
3)      1st place Mahoning Valley Girls invitational @ Salem Hills
4)      T2 – Alliance Girls invitational @ Alliance CC
5)      1st place Squaw Creek Greatest Golfer of the Valley qualifier
6)      1st place Tam O Shanter Greatest Golfer of the Valley Qualifier
7)      2nd Place Salem Hills Greatest Golfer of the Valley Qualifier
8)      18 hole average = 83.1
9)      9 hole average = 38.1
10)   Greatest Golfer of the Valley Long Drive and Par 3 finalist. (par 3) – 2nd place finish.

 

Mati was kind enough to join YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about her career. She joined Amill Creek PGA Golf Professional Brian Tolnar, Richie Juliano, and Anthony Hartwig and talked about the lessons she’s learned through golf, her favorite clubs, and much more! Check out the first United Golf Player Profile only on YSN!

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EAGLES FLY OVER SOUTHERN ON SENIOR NIGHT

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HANOVERTON OH- The United Local girls golf team, in just their second season of existence, continues to outperform themselves each and every time they take to the links. Wednesday night was no different as the Eagles set a school record defeating Southern Local 188-211 on Senior Night at Twin Springs.

The team total of 188 breaks the record of 197 previously set this season. Mati Zines continues to set records as well this season as the junior shot 36 breaking her previous school record of 37. United’s senior honoree Madison Kibler carded a 47,  while teammates Emma Murphy 51 and Olivia Ashburn 53 contributed to the record day.

Southern was led by Kennedy Lewis posting a 43.  The Indians also had contributions from Paige Riggs 53 and Katie Calderon 55 on the day.  Both teams return to action Tuesday for the EOAC girls tournament set to take place at Salem Hills.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

A KNIGHT’S TALE

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HANOVERTON OH- Over the years we have seen Grant Knight play a ton of different roles for the United football team. You can dig through his game tape and find him at quarterback, out wide, in the slot, not to mention what he’s been able to on the defensive side of the ball. He has meant the world to the Eagles, and now in his senior season, he has the chance to reward his efforts with some school records.  That is definitely on his goals list, but Grant has never been one to put personal accolades over team success. With Luke Courtney throwing to him, the Eagles offense has looked calm cool and collected. The Eagles are striving to win their first playoff game in program history. Grant Knight will be a huge part in that story.

Grant was able to hop on YSN’s Running Point this week to talk to us about his senior season. He chats with Anthony Hartwig, and Richie Juliano about his senior season, his goals for the team, and much more. Keep flying with the Eagles all season, and check out the latest United Football Player Profile only on YSN.

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VALLEY PREVAILS IN BATTLE OF THE EAGLES

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CAMPBELL, OH- It took a month of battling on the road to finally make it home to Campbell Memorial Stadium, but home truly was sweet for Valley Christian in a 36-17 statement victory over EOAC opponent, United.

Valley Christian would get on the board first with a Jordan Peete 8-yard scramble into the endzone to take a 6-0 lead.  However, United wouldn’t waste much time bouncing back as Luke Courtney would connect with Grant Knight in the corner of the endzone from 10-yards away, and tack on the point after to make it 7-6, United.

The second stanza would bring us some old-school EOAC smashmouth football as Jon’Trell Mixon would power his way in from 3 yards out, to give VC the lead back at 14-7 with the two-point conversion.

United’s next scoring drive would stall out at the 12-yard line, but one of the area’s top kickers Luke Courtney showed that he’s multi-dimensional with a 29-yard boot through the uprights to cut the lead to 14-10.

Ja’Sean Lindsey would shake off an early lower body injury right before the half to cap off a long Eagle drive, and punch it in with a stiff-arm fueled touchdown run to extend the Valley lead at 20-10 going into the locker room.

From there, Lindsey would add another score in the third frame from a yard out to increase the lead, and the back breaker would come shortly after as the Eagles would pick up a United fumble and return it 42 yards back to the house to complete their scoring at 36-10.

United would add on one more score in the fourth quarter with a Luke Courtney strike from 32-yards out, and would try to put together a historic final frame, but the effort ultimately came up short as time ran out.

Jordan Peete managed the offense with poise, going 5/11 through the air for 65 yards and a pick, but had 12 carries for 70 yards and a score.  Ja’Sean Lindsey led all performers with 17 carries that resulted in 130 yards and a pair of trips to the endzone, as will as a two-point conversion.  Jon’Trell Mixon had four touches and 16 yards on the night that featured a tuddy, and a conversion as well.

Luke Courtney continued to impress with a 12/24 performance under center with 118 yards, two scores and a turnover.  He also chipped in a field goal and two extra points for the Eagles.

United was held to only 68 rushing yards on the night, while Valley ran for 226 big ones.

Valley Christian (4-0) now turns their attention to Lisbon at home next Saturday, while United (3-1) will return home to take on Leetonia.

 

Postgame Interview With Ja’Sean Lindsey:

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TIGERS BACK ON THE PROWL

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH-

Springfield went up 2-0 eat with goals from Maddie Page and Brionna Holt (Assisted by Page). Holt scored a late goal to give the Tigers a 3-0 lead before Kiley Hetherington for United scored in an empty net. Making the final score 3-1. The Tigers got strong defensive play from their back line and Caitlin Cappelli had 14 saves for Springfield. The Tigers will host league opponent Champion tomorrow night at 5:00.

 

Goals – Brionna Holt (2), Maddie Page (1)

 

Assists – Maddie Page (1)

 

Saves – Caitlin Cappelli (14)

*Contributed By Justin Kosek at springfiellocalathletics.com

LATE HEROICS SAVE UNITED FROM REBELS UPSET

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COLUMBIANA, OH- When you have two teams, one fighting to stay undefeated, and the other looking for their first win, you know it is going to be a battle to the end. That is exactly what happened in the week 3 matchup between United and Crestview as the Golden Eagles took down Crestview, 42-39 in exhilarating fashion.

United looked to get to 3-0 on the road and the Rebels pushed for momentum with a win at home. The momentum seemed to be in the rebels favor going into the half, with Crestview up 39-21 thanks to a 92-yard kickoff return by Dominic Yerkey and four straight scoring possessions to start the game. In the second half, the script flipped and it was all United. The Golden Eagles found a way back in the fourth quarter with help from Luke Courtney scoring two touchdowns and Brock Rhodes coming in clutch. With 3:50 left in the game, United worked their way down the field and managed to set up shop on the Rebels’ 32-yard line with just 15 seconds left. Courtney found Rhodes in the endzone and Rhodes out muscled the Rebels defender to come down with the game-clinching touchdown.

United will travel to Valley Christian Saturday night as they are set to take on the Eagles in EOAC play. Crestview will travel to Campbell Friday night to take on the Red Devils in MVAC play. 

LEADERS: 

Passing: 

United – Luke Courtney: 20/32, 352 Yards

Crestview – Kirtland Miller: 12/17, 104 Yards

 

Rushing:

United – Luke Courtney: 18 Rushes, 139 Yards

Crestview – Roclen Bettura: 21 Rushes, 122 Yards

 

Receiving: 

United – Grant Knight: 9 Receptions, 197 Yards

Crestview – Dominic Yerkey: 7 Receptions, 53 Yards.

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller. 


COLUMBIANA TAKES A NARROW VICTORY OVER UNITED

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LISBON OH- Anytime Columbiana and United meet it is always a tightly contested matchup no matter the sport. Wednesday afternoon was no different on the links as the ladies from Columbiana took down United 192-197 at Twin Springs.

The Clippers were led by Izzy Travis and Ellie Jackson each posting a 46. Katrina Patrick and Anna Patrick added a 50 for the victors.

United’s Mati Zines continues to add to her fantastic junior season as she took home medalist honors shooting a 3-over 38. Madison Kibler contributed a solid 44, while Emma Murphy carded a 54 and Olivia Ashburn turned in a 61 for the Eagles.

Columbiana will take on Ursuline today at Stambaugh Golf Course. United will take on West Branch next Wednesday at Westville Lake Country Club.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler