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URSULINE IRISH VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH NATHAN ZUNIC

YOUNGSTOWN, OH – It has been a very successful regular season so far for the Ursuline Irish Volleyball team, and with very few matches remaining in the regular season, the Irish will soon turn to a bigger picture of success, the playoffs. The Irish currently boast a 13-6 record through their first 19 matches of the season, and they seem to be hitting their stride at the right time, winning four out of their last five matches. Tomorrow night will be a very big match, as the Irish will travel to take on Cardinal Mooney in the Holy War. The Cardinals downed the Irish 3-1 earlier on in the season, so redemption is definitely on the minds of the Irish coming into tomorrow night’s battle. 

In this week’s coaches’ corner brought to you by the Golden Dawn, Head Coach Nate Zunic sat down and spoke about his squad this season, the success that they have had heading into playoff time very soon, and more!

* Contributed by Anthony Romo *

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LADY BULLDOGS LET LOOSE ON LISBON

EAST PALESTINE, OH- The East Palestine Volleyball team was able to get back over .500 on Monday night against EOAC rival Lisbon with a 25-16, 20-25, 25-9, 26-24 victory.

Mia Lee set the tone with 6 stuffs and 23 kills.  Elle Berger had 8 points, 6 kills, and an ace.  Sophia Fertsch added five kills, and Mackenzie Parker filled up the stat sheet with 19 points, 20 assists, and 3 aces.

Alexus Robb also chipped in 11 points and 4 aces in the victory.

East Palestine goes to 8-7 overall and 5-6 in the EOAC.  They’ll look to get back to even on Thursday against Valley Christian at home.

MOHAWK BLASTS PAST LADY QUIPS

BESSEMER, PA- The Mohawk Volleyball team flexed their muscles on Monday night in a match against Aliquippa, winning 23-16, 25-0, 25-12 in straight sets.

Estelle Winck served 25 points in a row in the second set, and blanked Aliquippa with 14 aces along the way.  Audrey Magno had 10 digs and 5 kills on the night.  Deyani Revis and Dominique Walko each contributed a half-dozen digs.  Jenna Barth also shined with 11 points and four aces.

 

SPRINGFIELD PICKS UP ROAD WINS IN BATTLE OF TIGERS

NEWTON FALLS, OH- Springfield’s overall record improves to 7-7  after battling through 5 sets to take the victory over Newton Falls.

The Tigers will return to league play tomorrow and face Jackson Milton at home.

 

*Contributed by Angela Jones

CLARK HITS THE MARK

HOWLAND, OH- There isn’t much you can’t say glowingly about Howland’s Courtney Clark.  She’s a leader on and off the floor- has talent for days in multiple sports, has a great head on her shoulders, is stellar in the classroom, and last but not least- she’s a role model for younger student-athletes to model themselves to be like.

All that considered is just the header of this young lady’s resume.

Clark comes from military family background, as her dad serves.  With that, she’s been able to take on ordinary tasks and become extraordinary in many aspects of her life.  From leadership to being on time, down to how she keeps herself always active and fit for her specific MOS (military occupational specialty) that time of year.

And although Clark is trying to take things slow, she’s certainly exploring her options at the next level for track and field in the college ranks.  With that, she’s looking to leave a lasting impression in the hallways she walks in Howland before she has a PCS (permanent change of station) to her next home.

So tidy yourself up, stand (or sit) at attention and check out Howland’s newest Player Profile of Courtney Clark- only on YSN!

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VOLLEYBALL AS A LONG LASTING HOBBY FOR STUDENTS

It is clear that students focus primarily on studying, but they still have at least a little spare time for their favorite activities and hobbies. Most students prefer sport as it gives an endless range of emotions and keeps the mind and body in good shape. Volleyball is a perfect match for college students. It is popular and well-known worldwide. It has clear rules and a long tradition dating back to 1897.

Besides, when choosing a sports hobby, students should consider that some kinds of sports like golf or snowboarding are seasonal. Thank god it is not an issue if you are keen on volleyball. There are various options where to play, i.e., beaches, outdoor courts, campus indoor gyms. Volleyball is useful for your health, social skills, and studying. If you are eager to know why, this post is for you. 

 

Volleyball improves agility, coordination, speed, and balance

 

Due to the rapid change of pace and direction, volleyball makes a wide variety of demands on the technical and physical abilities of the player. During the game, players must serve, pass, set, attack, and block the ball. These skills require flexibility, balance, upper and lower body strength, and speed to play effectively. In addition, players work hard to develop endurance and the ability to act in full force when they do not want to or are exhausted.

 

What to do if volleyball becomes time-consuming? 

Students-athletes are always busy with training and competitions. As a result, there is no time to perform writing assignments properly and thoroughly. Students usually feel insecure when they need to submit their papers. To deal with this situation use the “rate my paper” tool to avoid unnecessary stress and tension. The student is welcome to address various writing platforms that can quickly grade your work.

Get a preliminary check! It is your chance to check grammar, text readability, and plagiarism. What is more, a student’s wish “highlight all mistakes” comes true in 3 seconds. 

 

Volleyball teaches players to work in a team

 

What fascinating social activity volleyball is! As a team player, your collective efforts lead to the team’s success or failure. It also helps you to cooperate much better with other people. Team members encourage each other during practice and play to give each player the confidence. They keep trying to learn and improve the skills needed to win. If you cannot function well as a team while playing volleyball, the team will definitely lose. So, thanks to this game, you are able to become a better teammate and a person that others appreciate.

 

Volleyball stimulates your mood and motivation

 

Perhaps, one of the best things about playing volleyball is that it can help you brighten your mood. One of the reasons this happens is that volleyball is a strenuous exercise. Scientists have proven that sport makes us happier and healthier. After exercising, the brain releases endorphins, serotonin, and endocannabinoids. It is beneficial for students’ emotional and mental health. As a result, playing volleyball can reduce stress, as well as, improve your self-confidence, self-esteem, and body image, and make you happier overall. Participating in volleyball can also boost your motivation and ability to succeed in studying. 

 

Volleyball is a great way to meet new people

A significant advantage of playing volleyball is that it forces students to get out of their dormitory rooms, interact with peers and make new friends. It is an excellent activity to do at a large social gathering because everybody can play, especially if you are playing informally. A game is a favorable situation to interact with others and start a conversation. 

Conclusion

It is extremely important to choose a hobby to your liking in order to make boring weekdays brighter. Students who are passionate about something are much less likely to be bored, and stressed, and live a more harmonious life. Volleyball is fun, inspiring, and resourceful. In the process of playing volleyball, students’ will and character are hardened. They master how to cope with various difficult situations quickly and correctly. 

On top of that volleyball players make timely decisions and take reasonable risks or refrain from taking risks. By improving in volleyball, a student improves comprehensively. It is not only an effective means of students’ physical and psychological development but a sphere of communication and social activity. 

 

Author’s Bio

Sylvester Greer is a sporty and competitive person who has already tried doing more than 26 kinds of sports. He is an authoritative expert and writes a personal blog about hobbies and sports. His great pleasure is to help students with their essays, papers, and assignments in order to let them have more free time for fun.

LADY CLIPPERS BATTLE BACK IN THRILLER

COLUMBIANA, OH- In what could be deemed the match of the year, Columbiana defeated non-conference foe Jackson Milton in 5 sets (22-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22, 15-6) on Wednesday night.

Ellie Jackson and Ave Heinrich led the way for Columbiana in kills, each with 13.  Jackson added 17 assists, and 23 digs to go along with 5 points, a block, and an ace.  Heinrich had 15 digs, 12 points, and four aces as well.

Delaney Dixon was on fire, and so was her serve to the tune of 14 points, and 4 aces.  Dixon also earned the golden shovel with 30 digs on the night to go with a pair of assists.

Cameron Perkins earned Player of the Game honors as she was all over the court en route to 20 digs, 17 assists, 10 points, 7 kills, and a trio of aces along the way.

Leading in stats for tonight for the Lady Jays was Mia Greco 15 kills, 7 blocks 4 assists. Emily Fultz chipped in 24 service points, 1 ace, and 16 digs. Grace Johns had 22 service points, and 25 digs. Paige Grope with 19 assists (only needing 4 more to have 1000 career assists).

The Lady Jay’s will be at home Thursday against Sebring with a 5pm JV start.

The Lady Clippers (6-1) will travel to Wellsville for a huge EOAC matchup on Thursday.

LADY REBS STAY RED HOT IN MVAC

COLUMBIANA, OH- It’s easy to get lost in what’s accomplished during a season if ultimate goals aren’t met.  For Crestview’s Volleyball Team, Head Coach Alisha Auer expects (and oftentimes achieves) the most out of her teams.  Tuesday night’s matchup was a perfect example as the Lady Rebs set the tone early and often in a 25-14, 25-8, 25-12 sweep of Brookfield.

Oh, by the way.  That’s their 54th straight victory in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference.

Fifty.  Four.  Straight.

Abbey Emch led the frontline attack for Crestview with 14 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces, and a half-dozen digs.  Grace Auer lit up the sky attack as well with 9 kills, 13 assists, 4 aces, 4 digs, and 15 points on the night.  Lainy Auer had 4 kills 10 assists, a block, a trio of aces, and 10 digs while Madalyn Black and Madison Davis each chipped in a pair of kills in the victory.

Senior Lauren Shingledecker led the Lady Warriors.

Crestview (3-0) will travel to Newton Falls on Thursday to take on the Lady Tigers.  Brookfield (4-1) comes up short for the first time this season.

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LYTLE LANDS TOP DOG HONORS IN WEEK 1

CORTLAND, OH- Lakeview’s Tara Lytle was voted in as the Baird Brothers/YSN Big Dog of the Valley for Volleyball in Week 1.

Lytle snuck out the vote by just under one hundred tallies from the voters.

The Lakeview star has had a historic start to her season with 65 kills in just four contests.  Lytle also is hitting .592 to start the campaign.

Congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs, and to their senior leader, Tara Lytle on being named the Week 1 Baird Brothers/YSN Big Dog of the Valley!

LADY BULLDOGS BOUNCE BACK AGAINST EAST

EAST PALESTINE, OH- It didn’t take long for the Bulldogs to warm up, and when they did- the EP motor was running at full capacity in a 3-set sweep of East (25-9, 25-6,25-5) on Wednesday.

The Bulldogs were paced by senior Mia Lee who filled up the stat sheet to the tune of 3 points, 3 aces, 4 blocks, and 15 kills.  Mackenzie Parker had a dozen points, 9 assists and 4 aces.  Leila Martin had 10 points, and an ace, while Gabby Andre lit up the service space with five aces, and seven points.  Marah Zimmerman also had 3 kills from the front row.

In JV action, Cami Kridler had 15 points, and Amara Wilson had 5 in their 2-set victory.

East Palestine (1-1) will celebrate their first victory quickly, as United comes to town on Thursday for an EOAC battle.