YOUNGSTOWN OH- The start of the fall season brings up one very important question, are you ready for some football? The people of the valley are on the edge of the seats ready for the season. YSN’s Running Point is just as excited, and they have previewed every team in the YSN family. Join Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell as they preview the 2021 Valley Christian Football season.
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CAMPBELL, OH – In a ‘Battle of the Fields’ at John Knapick Field in Campbell, the Valley Christian Eagles took advantage of Campbell Memorial miscues en route to a 36-6 victory on Friday night.
After a scoreless first quarter which included Campbell getting two turnovers on their first two drives, Valley Christian got on the board first as Campbell’s special teams botched a punt and Cam Davenport was there to scoop it up for the touchdown, with the two-point conversion to make it 8-0. The Red Devils, led by senior quarterback and Chaney transfer Kayvon Moore, had a promising drive down the field, but it ended when Moore threw an interception to Tyree Washington to end the half.
The Eagles would then explode in the third quarter as DeSean Lindsey bursted off for a 55-yard touchdown run, making the score 16-0 with the two-point conversion. After a long 52-yard touchdown pass from Joey Batista to make the score 22-0, Campbell was able to make one of their few highlights of the night. Kayvon Moore took the kickoff and broke through lanes on his way to a 90-yard kickoff return touchdown as it was 22-6 with the failed two-point conversion. Valley Chrisitan then scored 13 more points to end the contest.
With the win, the Eagles improve to 1-0 to start off the year as they will stay here at John Knapick next Friday night to take on a LaBrae team coming off a 40-0 over Lakeview. Eagles coach Andy Hake improves to 104-25 overall as a head coach. The Red Devils drop to 0-1 as Coach King will be looking for his first career victory next week on the road at Lowellville. The Rockets are coming off a 50-27 win over Columbiana.
YSN’s Noah Ricks talked with winning coach Andy Hake following tonight’s contest. Watch below for the post-game interview.
*Story Contributed By Noah Ricks
MCDONALD OH- McDonald has become a custom to the games with a flair for the dramatic. They always seem to find ways to come out on top in clutch moments. Tuesday’s district semifinal against Valley Christian was no different. Eli Street put on the cape this time around and hit a buzzer-beater in overtime to give McDonald the 57-56 win.
McDonald had four players in double figures and were led by Miles Culp and Jake Portolese who finished with 15. Dom Carkido wasn’t far behind scoring 13 for the Devils. Street’s three at the buzzer put him in double figures as well with 12.
Sekou Stanley left it all on the floor for the Eagles. He scored a game-High 20 points to lead them. Mark Revere also has a strong night finishing with 16. Joey Batista got into double figures as well with 12.
Valley Christian ends the season with a record of 15-5.
McDonald advances to the district championship where they will host the second-seeded Warren JFK Eagles on Friday at 7:00.
The Valley Christian Eagles dropped in 11 shots from beyond the arc on their way to a 71-28 win over the visiting Maplewood Rockets in the opening round of the division IV play.
The Eagles took a 35-7 lead into the half and put the contest out of reach in the 2nd half. Nine Eagles reached the scoring column with Sekou Stanley nailing down 18 points.
Next on slate is a Friday night home contest in a sectional finals game with the Windham Bombers.
*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –
For the second night in a row, Hubbard (5-11) was a part of a battle of the Eagles. On Wednesday, Hubbard played host to the Warren JFK Eagles in a game that saw them lose at home. Last night, Hubbard traveled to take on the Valley Christian Eagles (13-4).
In their previous game, Hubbard came out firing in the 1st quarter, putting up an impressive 25 points. Last night, however, was a completely different story. Only one shot would go in from the field for Hubbard in the first, while Valley Christian hit 3 three pointers and 4 shots from inside the arc, giving them a 17-4 lead at the end of the quarter.
Valley’s domination didn’t stop there, the Eagles were led by Sekou Stanley’s impressive 10-pointsecond quarter. While Hubbard saw more production in the second, totaling 9 points for the quarter, it was not nearly enough to keep pace with Valley Christian’s 21 points to head into the break.
Despite the first half struggles, the HubbardEagles kept fighting. Valley Christian outscored Hubbard by just 1 in the second half. If not for Hubbard coming out sluggish in the first half, the game could have been closer.
LEADING SCORERS:
Valley Christian
Mark Revere – 25 points
Sekou Stanley – 20 points
Hubbard
Riley Heckert – 23 points
Ryan Laird – 7 points
UP NEXT:
Valley Christian – Winners of their last 5 straight, Valley Christian will be back in action next Tuesday the 23rd, against Maplewood (4-13) in postseason play.
Hubbard – Hubbard will play host to the Lakeview Bulldogs (5-5). Hubbard 64-dropped their first matchup against the Bulldogs, 64-46.
*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson
YOUNGSTOWN OH- A strong defensive effort from the Valley Christian Eagles helped them soar past the visiting Heartland Christian Lions 68-23 in the opening round of the Division IV plat Wednesday night.
The Eagles held quarter leads of 14-7,31-10,50-19 in their victory.
Kristen Gill scored a game high 26 points for the Eagles with Dezyrae Dean added 14 points.
For the Lions, who finished the season with a 6-17 slate, junior Madi Matthews had 15 points. Valley Christian improves to 10-3 will travel to Bristol to take on the Panthers Saturday afternoon in a sectional final game.
*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger
YOUNGSTOWN OH- Valley Christian built up a 40-17 midway point advantage and rolled past the visiting Bulldogs 66-27 in Friday’s play.
11 different Eagle plays made the score-book with 10 points each coming from Mark Revere and Jon’Trell Mixon as they improved to 11-4 overall and 10-3 in the EOAC.
East Palestine’s Weston Jones scored 9 points. Valley Christian will travel to Columbiana to take on the Clippers Saturday and the Bulldogs will play a double-header at Southern also on Saturday.
*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger
LISBON OH- The Lisbon Blue Devils ran into a buzz saw Wednesday night as the Valley Christian Eagles defeated the Blue Devils 67-50 in a key EOAC battle. The victory improves the Eagles to 13-5 and 8-3 in league actions Lisbon falls to 10-4 and 9-3 in the EOAC.
Valley jumped out to a quick 9 zip lead after hitting 3 3-pointers to open up the 1st period. Mark Revere dropped in 26 points for the Eagles with Sekou Stanley added 10 points.
For the Blue Devils senior Blayne Brownfield scored 22 points as he hit 4 buckets from behind the arc and teammate Logan Stauffer also hit 4 3’s added 14 points.
Both teams return to action Friday night as Valley Christian hosts East Palestine and Lisbon with travel to Columbiana.
*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger
LEETONIA OH A huge 3rd period scoring spree helped the Valley Christian Eagles take down the Leetonia Bears 49-34 in Tuesdays hoops action.
The Eagles out-scored the Bears 20-2 in the 3rd quarter after only leading by 2 points entering the period.
Pacing the way for Valley was Mark Revere with 16 points.
The Bears Dylan Lennon scored 17 points and Ian Davis added 11 points. The Eagles improved to 9-4 and 8-2 in the EOAC return right back into action as they travel to Lisbon to take on the Blue Devils in a key league battle Wednesday and Leetonia goes to United on Friday.
*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger
LISBON OH-?The visiting Valley Christian Eagles jumped out to a 14-0 1st quarter advantage and never looked back as they beat the Lisbon Lady Blue Devils 52-37 in Thursday night action.
The Eagles Kristen Gill had a big game scoring 21 points with DiAndre Tensley adding 12 points.
For Lisbon , Cami Freeland netted 9 points. Next on slate for the 2-11
Blue Devils is a trip to Wellsville for a Saturday contest.
*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger