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HOLLOBAUGH HAULS 1,000 IN EAGLES VICTORY

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HUBBARD, Ohio –

With ties between these two schools both on the court and in the stands, last night’s battle of the Eagles did not disappoint.

Looking to defend their homecourt, Riley Heckert and the Hubbard Eagles (5-10) came out swinging. The first quarter saw 5 three pointers fall for Hubbard, 4 of them coming from Heckert.At the end of the first, Hubbard held the lead 25-15.

Warren JFK head coach, Mark Komlanc, a former coach at Hubbard, rallied his troops heading into the second quarter. JFK came out hot and closed Hubbard’s lead down to just 1 by the end of the 2ndquarter, leaving the score at 35-34 going into the break.

The true story line of this game once again came from a familiar JFK face. Cam Hollobaugh came into the night needing a 20-point outing to reach 1000 points for his career. After putting up 17 points in the first half, Hollobaugh was just 3 points away from reaching the mark and he knew it.

During shoot arounds prior to the second half beginning, Hollobaugh flashed three fingers into the crowd, showing that he knew exactly what was needed. But what makes this story all the moreimpressive, was his unselfishness on the way to 1000.

With an easy layup to start the half, Hollobaugh stood just 1 point away. After coming up with a steal, Hollobaugh was out on the break with a teammate and one Hubbard defender. Rather than take a contested layup, Cam tried to dish the ball off to his teammate. While the pass would notgo through, it shows the type of teammate Hollobaugh is, always wanting to win first.

Eventually, Hollobaugh would reach his 1000thpoint on a corner three. His scoring didn’t stop there however, as he would end up with a game high 30 points, leading his team to victory 78-68 over Hubbard.

LEADING SCORERS:

Warren JFK

Cam Hollobaugh – 30 points

TJ Harden – 15 points

Gabe Green – 11 points

Hubbard

Riley Heckert – 25 points

Nik Hendrix – 13 points

UP NEXT:

Warren JFK – Fresh off their victory over Division 2 Hubbard, the Eagles will stay on the road to take on another Division 2 opponent in Howland(4-14).

Hubbard – From one Eagle opponent to the next, Hubbard will travel to Valley Christian tonight to take on the Eagles (12-4).

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

BERTOVICH CALLS GAME IN LIONS WIN OVER JFK

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Columbiana, OH- Jonathan Bertovich can be described as quiet and unassuming off the court, and he often tacitly performs his duties as Heartland Christian’s floor general as well. On Monday afternoon, a Presidents’ Day matchup between two Division IV teams hoping to make a deep run in the upcoming OHSAA playoffs, Heartland hosted Warren JFK in a thriller that ended with Bertovich calmly hitting a 30-foot jumper at the buzzer giving the Lions a 64-61 victory. “Silent Cal” Coolidge, would have been proud.

The first half was dominated by the Lions. Nate Garzanich carried the load in the first quarter hitting two threes, while the consistent efforts of Steven Baker and Joey Donofrio on both ends of the court led to a 32-19 Lions’ lead at the half. It was a half where the Eagles played well but couldn’t seem to buy a bucket. That would change.

The Eagles soared into the second half with a 26-point third quarter led by senior standout Cameron Hollobaugh. They trailed by just two, 47-45 heading to the fourth quarter. The game seemed destined for overtime after several lead changes in the final eight minutes. Twice JFK was able to take the lead only to see the Lions respond and lead 61-57 before the Eagles were able to knot it at 61 apiece with just seconds remaining setting the stage for the game-winner.

Coach Josh Scott drew up the play hoping to get Bertovich off a screen as the clock ran down, and he got just what he envisioned. The pristine looking silky smooth jumper from his sharp-shooting junior had that feel from the moment it left his hand.

Heartland was led in scoring by Joey Donofrio and Luke Reynolds with 14 each. Reynolds was outstanding throughout and was key to putting the Lions in position to win.

Hollobaugh led all scorers with 29 for JFK.
The Eagles dropped to 7-4, but their strong schedule has earned them a two-seed in their district bracket. The Lions improved to 15-4 and have earned the top seed in their bracket.

Brookfield comes to town to face the Lions on Thursday evening while Crestview will close out Heartland’s regular season on Saturday. Catch all the action on YSNLive.com

*Contributed By YSN’s Mark Franken

MATHEWS SHINES AGAIN IN LIONS COMEBACK

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COLUMBIANA OH- Junior guard Madi Mathews set a new scoring record for the Heartland Christian Lions in a 58-52 victory over the visiting Warren JFK Eagles.

Mathews broke her own scoring mark, nailing 35 points in the game. Heartland was down 41-37 heading into the final frame but outscored the Eagles 21 -11 to gain the win.

The Lions improved to 5-14 for the year. Mathews’ teammate Jordan Webb dropped in 12 points to help aid the victory.

JFK’s Julia Toth had a big night for the Eagles scoring 26 points.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

WARRIORS GIVE JFK NO SHOT

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BELOIT OH- The West Branch Warriors are sitting at 12-4 after their victory over the visiting JFK Eagles by a score of 60-37.

The Warriors out-scored  the Eagles 30-10 in the middle to quarters to seal the win. West Branch canned 7 3-pointers in the contest.

Jaxon Hendershott dropped in 15 points followed by Jed Smith with 12 and Dru DeShields with 11 to pace the Warriors.

Top scorer for JFK was Cam Hollobaugh points.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

FLY EAGLES FLY

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MASSILLON, OH- Sometimes it’s not how you start, and it’s not how you finish- but the work you put in between that matters the most.  Surely enough, for Warren JFK on Friday night, they put in the time, the effort, and the game plan and executed incredibly to win the Division VII State Semi-Final 20-13 over Newark Catholic.

In a contest that came down to the final play, the Eagles owned the night- but Newark Catholic made the game quite interesting toward the end.

Newark scored with 16 seconds left to make the game 20-13 in what many thought would be the last shot of the night for the Green Wave to be felt.  A stellar onside kick on the ensuing kickoff have Newark Catholic the pigskin on the Eagles 41-yard line, where Cole Canter delivered a 22-yard strike to Brandon Buchanan, rushed the line up to spike the football with six ticks left on the clock, and set up the games final play- the Hail Mary.  For JFK- it was the big-frame and basketball IQ of Nick Fordeley who broke up the pass in the endzone to send the Eagles to Columbus next weekend.

JFK’s scores would all come from the legs of Cam Hollobaugh who plunged in from 3, 2, and 3-yards out respectively.  The JFK Superman totaled 125 yards on 29 carries and dialed up 5-5 night through the air with 74 yards, and also had a 55-yard kickoff return to open the second half and set the Eagles up with great field position and momentum to start the second half.

PHOTO CREDIT: DIANNA OATRIDGE

“I compared him this week to Tim Tebow, and he legit is.  You watch him play and every time he does something special- I think to myself about Tim Tebow.  ‘Give me the ball, I’m not losing…and that’s who Cam Hollobaugh is.” said JFK Head Coach Dom Prologo of his QB1.

The “Blue Storm” defense was incredible for JFK as well, coming up big in several moments throughout the night, and keeping pressure on Cole Canter seemingly every play.  Sophomore Ambrose Hoso made his presence felt from up the middle while Eddie Kiernan and Michael Gumino continued to set the edge each play.  Perhaps one of the biggest plays of the night came deep in Eagle territory when Gabe Green had great coverage on a receiver, and rose up like LeBron James to snatch an interception and hold the Green Wave to an empty possession.

With the victory, JFK will pack their bags and look to leave enough space to bring home the state championship trophy next Friday against New Bremen at 2 pm at Fortress Obetz in Columbus.  The game is scheduled for 2pm.

ALWAYS BET ON SPACE CADET

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WARREN, OH- Greatness comes in all shapes and forms.  For Warren JFK, much is said about the top-tier backfield on offense.  However, it’s the receivers who have kept defenses honest in coverage.  Just ask the teams left in JFK’s wake over the last few weeks.

If you don’t cover they outside, Kennedy will hurt you through the air.  The main weapon continues to be a multi-sport star, Gabe Green.  Green is known so well for his athleticism and shiftiness, but if GG gets in space, you may as well call the FAA, because Gabe Green has more jets than Southwest.

We (unlike many) caught up with the Eagle’s featured target this week to discuss the legacy of he and his classmates, his future plans, and the role models he carries on and off the field.

Sit back and enjoy the Warren JFK Player Profile: Always Bet on Space Cadet.

SEASONS GREETINGS AND HAPPY HOLLOBAUGH

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WARREN, OH- Sometimes life isn’t fair.  You work so hard at one particular subject, trade, or position- and you just can’t quite meet the requirements.  Day after day, rep after rep, and you realize that maybe there’s a different path for you, you need to make a “fight or flight” choice that changes your direction.

Then.

There’s the other side: the times that you’re so good at everything that it leaves your opposition staggered, and your teammates pointing in your direction with it all on the line.  You’re naturally so outstanding at one of your jobs, that your superior gives you more jobs to learn to further your value on a more regular basis.

If the first paragraph describes you- we’re sorry.  Keep your chin up.

If the second paragraph describes you- you’re probably Warren JFK’s Cam Hollobaugh, the Eagle’s “Do What It Takes” Swiss-Army Knife that continues to garner attention all over the Valley with his creativity on the highlight tapes.  He’s a modern-day Superman on the gridiron with his ability to speed past you, the power to run through you, and the ability to throw the pigskin a quarter-mile.  (How much you wanna bet he can throw a football over them mountains?)

However, in all seriousness, it’s Cam’s leadership that he’s been working on the most.  The ability to influence others wherever he is on or off the field- that’s what most won’t see on a highlight tape that you can gather from a few minutes of a conversation with the JFK Senior.

We sat down with one of The Valley’s best players for this week’s Warren JFK Player Profile: Seasons Greetings and Happy Hollobaugh.

 

JFK HOLDS BACK ST PAUL TO GET INTO SEMIFINALS

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WARREN OH- Warren JFK had to hold strong on a final drive from St Paul to hang on to their late lead and win 27-21 in the quarterfinals. The Eagles built a two score lead in the first half, but St Paul’s offense came out swinging and gave the Eagles a battle to the end.

Jesse Likens got the Eagles on the board first with a one yard run capping an 80 yard opening drive. Then after forcing a three and out, Likens struck again this time from 13 yards out. Cam Hollobaugh was also productive for the Eagles gaining 168 yards on the ground with 30 carries. He also added 59 yards through the air. Hollobaugh scores maybe the most important touchdown of the day with a 50 yard blast when the game was 20-14 Eagles. The 13 point lead was just enough to hold on to a 27-21 win.

The Eagles advance to the regional semifinals next week as they’ll host Dalton.