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CLIPPERS WASTE NO TIME BEATING BROOKFIELD

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BROOKFIELD OH- Columbiana’s offense did not look like they hadn’t played in two years. The Clippers put up 10 runs in their 2021 opener doubling up Brookfield 10-5.

Tori Long led the Clippers offensive onslaught with two doubles and a triple. She collected 3 RBI. Long scored 4 times. Maci Linhart went 3-4 on the day. Audrey Smith went 2-3 with 3 RBI.

Long set the tone in the circle. She tossed 4.1 IP and gave up just 2 ER while striking out 5.

Columbiana will open their EOAC schedule on Monday as they host Leetonia.

COWBOYS RIDE INTO THIRD STRAIGHT DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –

The playoff atmosphere was in full effect on the west side of Youngstown as the Chaney Cowboys(11-6) looked to make it to their third straight district final.

Both teams started off hot, putting the score tied at 7 all with half a quarter to play. The Cowboys proceeded to go on a 26-0 run to blow the game wide open.

Chaney continued their scoring onslaught and defensive pressure through the end of the first half and into the start of the second.

West Branch (18-7) wouldn’t go easily into the night however, putting together a strong defensive effort in the third quarter led by their stout defense in the post. Big men Andrew Coffee and Josh Gregory came out of the half with an attitude, poised to protect the rim.

Despite their efforts, Chaney’s big run proved to be too much. Each time the Warriors would gain momentum, the Cowboys would steal it right back with a run of their own. The Cowboys earned their spot in their third straight disctict final, winning big, 73-41.

LEADING SCORERS:

Chaney

Sharrod Taylor – 18 points

Quincy Jones – 16 points

Clive Wilson – 10 points

West Branch

Dru DeShields – 18 points

Jaxon Hendershott – 10 points

UP NEXT:

Chaney – The stage is set for a 2019 district finalrematch, as Chaney will travel South to take on the Poland Bulldogs (16-3). That 2019 matchup ended in favor of the Bulldogs in overtime, 69-57.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

RAIDERS REPEAT AS DISTRICT CHAMPS

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CANFIELD OH- South Range made it to their sixth district championship game in eight seasons on Saturday. A familiar foe lined up on the other side. Brookfield and South Range were meeting in the district title game for the third time in eight seasons. Brookfield gave South Range everything they could, but in the end the Raiders would do enough to finish off the Warriors 41-30 and win their second straight district championship.

The game got off to a slow offensive start. Both teams were playing incredible defense. The Raiders led by just one point after a quarter 7-6.

Second year starter Mallory Vidman came up big for the Raiders in the first half while their leading scorer was struggling to score. Vidman put in an important six points in the first half to give the Raiders a boost. They led 16-11 at the break.

Brookfield was not going away without a fight though. Their defense consistently forced the Raiders in to tough shots, causing a poor field goal percentage. The Warriors has their best quarter out of the locker room scoring 11 points in the frame.

The Raiders broke free in the final stanza though as they finally got a little rhythm on offense and scored 13 points in the fourth. The Raiders forced three turnovers in Brookfield final three possessions and scored on each to pull away for the 41-30 win.

Izzy Lamparty led the Raiders with 16 points. Ten of those points came in the third quarter. Vidman finished with an important 9 points for the Raiders while Lexi Giles contributed 7.

Katie Logan took the charge for Brookfield scoring 9 points. Seven of her nine points came from the free throw line. Audrey Reardon finished with 8 points for the Warriors.

The Raiders continue their tournament run Tuesday night as they take on Warrensville Heights in the regional semifinals. That game will be held at Cuyahoga Falls High School.

TAYLOR’S 1000TH POINT COMES WITH CHANEY’S SECTIONAL WIN

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –

Another playoff game, another victory by 30 plus points for the Chaney Cowboys (10-6). Although Chaney headed into the half up by 18 points, the consensus was the Cowboys played a sloppy first half.

Sharrod Taylor’s eclipsing of the 1000-point mark and becoming just the 2nd player in Chaney history to reach 1000 points highlighted the half, while Clive Wilson’s two second quarter dunks played second fiddle.

If Chaney’s first half play was considered sloppy, their second half play was the complete opposite, sharp. Picking up their defensive pressure, the Cowboys held the visiting Edgewood Warriors (5-10) to just 14 points in the half.

To match their defensive prowess, the Showtime Cowboys brought it on the offensive side as well. Five different players scored for the Cowboys in their 30–point 3rd quarter. Sharrod Taylor led the way with 10, while Josiah Gonzalez and Cam Lawrence added 7 and 6 of their own, respectively.

The only thing that could stop the Showtime Cowboys was the running clock. Instituted in the 4th quarter, the running clock held Chaney to just 14 points in the final quarter, leaving the Cowboys shy of the century mark, but still victorious, 91-43.

LEADING SCORERS:

Chaney

Sharrod Taylor – 30 points

Josiah Gonzalez – 15 points

Cam Lawrence – 12 points

Edgewood

Isaiah Harris – 12 points

Ben Welthy – 11 points

UP NEXT:

Chaney – Looking to make their third straight district final appearance, the Chaney Cowboys will host the West Branch Warriors (17-6) Thursday, March 4th at 7:00 pm. The #6 seed Warriors defeated Marlington, 58-50, in the previous round.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

WEST BRANCH MAKES THEIR FIRST TRIP TO DISTRICTS SINCE 2008

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BELOIT OH- It was a special night in West Branch on Friday as the Warriors won their first sectional title since 2008. To make the victory even sweeter, it came against EBC rival Marlington. The Warriors took care of the Dukes 58-50.

Dru DeShields led the way for the Warriors scoring 20 points. JD Brain has a strong performance putting in 12 points. Josh Gregory was also in double figures with 10 points.

West Branch advances to their first district semifinal in 13 seasons as they will travel to Chaney on Thursday. Tip off is set for 7:00.

LUCENTE LIFTS LOWELLVILLE TO DISTRICTS

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LOWELLVILLE OH- It was a double double night for Rockets sophomore Anthony Lucente that gave Lowellville all they needed to beat Brookfield 58-37. Brookfield led early 8-2 but once the Rockets regained the lead late in the first frame, they never trailed again.

Lucente put up 25 points and 11 rebounds to secure yet another double double on the season. The sophomore is averaging a double double on the season. Cole Bunofsky was also in double figures with 15 points.

Brookfield was led by Donavan Pawlowski who scored 14 points for the Warriors. Isaiah Jones had a strong night as well putting in 12 points, including a thunderous dunk.

Lowellville advances to the district semifinal where they’ll travel to Bristol on Tuesday at 7:00.

 

BROOKFIELD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH KEN FORSYTHE

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BROOKFIELD OH- Brookfield came in to Wednesday’s district championship as the higher seed, but maybe the underdog. Crestview was standing on the other side, and despite Brookfield having the better record, Crestview had beaten them twice this season. Ken Forsythe had never beaten Crestview in his coaching career at Brookfield, but he picked a heck of a time to get his first. The Warriors worked past the Rebels 45-34. Now Brookfield heads to South Range to take on the one seeded Raiders. The third time these two programs have met in the district championship in the last eight seasons.

Coach Forsythe called in to YSN’s Running Point this week to update us on the Warriors. He talked to Anthony Hartwig, and Ron Potesta about the team’s big win over Crestview, the challenge ahead, and much more. Prepare yourselves for the district championship game with Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner with Ken Forsythe.

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MARLINGTON ENDS WARRIORS SEASON

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MARLINGTON OH- Trailing 50-37 with under 6 minutes to play the West Branch Lady Warriors went on a 11-0 run and closed the gap to 6 points but could not get any closer as the Marlington Dukes hung on and defeated the Warriors 58-53 in Wednesday’s District semi-finals match up.

Both teams went to the 3 ball with the Dukes hitting 7 of them and West Branch nailing on 8 shots. The Warriors finished up their season with a 20-5 record.

Jillian Pidgeon was on fire as she canned 5 3-points to finish up with 19 points for the Warriors. The win moves Marlington to a Saturday night Division II district finals game against the Poland Bulldogs at Poland.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

WARRIORS WRAP UP HUBBARD

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BELOIT OH- The West Branch Warriors are moving on in Division II tournament play as they rolled over the visiting Hubbard Eagles 71-36  in Tuesday night‘s play. The Warriors jumped out of the gate with a dominant 1st quarter lead and never looked back  holding the Eagles to just 29 points in the final 3 frames.

Four Warrior players hit the double-digit mark Jaxon Hendershott pacing the way hitting 3  3pointers on his way to a game high 15 points. Dru DeShields added 14 points followed by Nick Wilson with 12 and Josh Gregory scoring 10 points for West Branch.

The Eagles wrap up their season with a 5-14 record. West Branch raises their season slate to 17-6 and now will face off with the Dukes of Marlington in a home game in a sectional finals battle.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger

DESHIELDS EARNS 300TH WIN AS WARRIORS ADVANCE

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BELOIT OH- West Branch Head coach Walt DeShields captured his 300 career win as his Lady Warriors rolled over the visiting Alliance Aviators 54-11 in girls Division II tournament play.

10 Lady Warriors put their names in the score book with Sophie Gregory leading the way with 12 points and teammate Sydney Mercer netting 11 points.

West Branch will move on and face the Dukes of Marlinton next Wednesday in a District Semifinal match-up.

*Contributed By YSN’s Gary Leininger