MINERAL RIDGE OH- With the victory Tuesday night the Lady Rams improved to a season record of 3-0 as well as 3-0 in the conference.
The Lady Rams were led by Sammie Aulet with 29 assists and 7 aces, Ava Hulett with 15 kills and Faith Schneider with 14 digs and 10 kills.
Waterloo was led by Arianna Rebecchi with 9 digs and 2 kills, Miranda Long with 5 assists and Isabella Kozma with 1 block. Waterloo is now 2-2 for the season and 1-2 in the conference.
*Contributed By Ron Lesko at ramsathletics.org
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ATWATER OH- Kaira English reached a milestone that some players only dream of on Monday night. She scored her 100th goal of her career as the Vikings laid siege to Columbiana 14-4. Just a few games into her senior year, English now eyes the next milestone in her career.
English netted 4 goals on the night to lead the Vikings offense. Olivia Boyle also scored 4 goals on the day for Waterloo. Mya Bennett, and Rose Couts each scored a pair. Kayla Thompson and Aracelly Camacho also chipped in a goal.
This sets up a big matchup on Wednesday between reigning MVAC Champion Springfield and Waterloo. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 at Waterloo.
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Coming off an opening conference loss 3 sets to 1 against The Mineral Ridge Rams on Tuesday, The Blue Devils looked to right the shit and get their first conference win of the season. Their opponent? The Waterloo Vikings, a young and hungry team that is on the rise! Having their struggles in years prior, The Vikings opened the season with a straight set match win against The Sebring Trojans, a match win that ended a 29 match losing streak for The Vikings.
The opening set looked similar to recent matchups between these two squads, as some early back and forth was quickly stomped out when Madison Leone stepped behind the service line for The Blue Devils. Starting off with a good serve, forcing Waterloo into some hitting errors, paired with Alivia Hughes and Lisa Eichert on offense, Reserve emphatically took the first set 25-6.
The following set was quite the opposite. As The Vikings came roaring back, finding their offense and holding a lead for the majority of the second set. Girls such as Isabella Kozma and Taryn Brown were huge in battling The Blue Devils to a 24-24 tie at one point in set two. However, the experience of Reserve being in this spot before shined through, as they ended up sneaking away with the 26-24 set victory.
Utilizing the momentum gained from the second set, Western Reserve kept the same energy rolling into the third set. Grabbing an early 14-4 advantage, The Vikings had a late comeback push, but it was ultimately thwarted. Allowing The Blue Devils to take both the set victory 25-13 and the match victory in straight sets. Alyvia Hughes was the story of the match, racking up 18 kills and pushing her season total to 51.
Western Reserve goes to 2-1 (1-1) on the season, as they have a date with The Canfield Cardinals in Berlin Center on Saturday, August 27th.
As for The Waterloo Vikings 1-1 (1-1), they will welcome in The Leetonia Bears on Saturday, August 27th as well. Stats of this match can be found below!
Set Scores
Set 1: Western Reserve 25 – Waterloo 6
Set 2: Western Reserve 26 – Waterloo 24
Set 3: Western Reserve 25 – Waterloo 13
Stats (Waterloo)
Isabella Kozma – 4 Kills, 1 Dig, 2 Blocks.
Taryn Brown – 4 Kills, 2 Digs, 2 Blocks.
Cameron Bentley – 2 Kills, 1 Dig.
Lexi Eddy – 2 Kills, 4 Digs.
Arianna Rebecchi – 1 Kill, 2 Digs, 1 Block.
Miranda Long – 3 Digs, 1 Assist.
Sophia Gonzales – 1 Dig.
Alayna Holmes – 1 Dig.
Western Reserve Stats:
Alyvia Hughes- 18 Kills
Madison Leone- 19 assists 22 service points
Angelina Cappabianca- 3 aces.
*Contributed by YSN’s Ty Bartell
Postgame Interview With Kristine Hughes:
Postgame Interview With Alyvia Hughes:
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ATWATER OH- Waterloo tees off in another round with their rivals Garrettsville Garfield on Wednesday. With the Scotty Cup trophy on the line, Waterloo took the victory 185-197 over the G-Men.
Pacing the Vikings was Noah Hughes who shot a 37. Jackson Eichler wasnt far behind as he finished with a round of 38. Trevor Simons added a round of 45, Clayton Smith shot a 46, Drew Flarida stroke the ball well with a round of 48, and Mitchell Shepard shot a 48 as well.
Waterloo will travel to Paradise Lake Golf & Banquet Center on Thursday to take on Lake Center Christian.
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The Vikings traveled to Newton Falls Monday night in the season opener. The Vikings won 9-1 with goals from Kaira English (3), Mya Bennett (2), Sydney Jackson (1), Olivia Boyle (1), Rose Couts (1), and Kayla Thompson (1). Lilly Foster, Rose Couts, and Kaira English each had assists for the Vikings.
Goalkeeper Grace Yarian had four saves on the night and was aided by strong defense from Abbey Mazur, Ronnie England, Gabby Gonzalez, and Carletta Henry. Courtney Eisenbraun, Sophia Wood, and Chloe Guth provided great midfield work, while Celly Camacho played great at striker.
The Vikings moved to 1-0 on the season and are next in action Monday at Columbiana before hosting Springfield next Wednesday. Please come out and support the Vikings!!!
*Contributed By Bill Jackson at waterlooathletics.org
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In the first three weeks of this year’s football season, like years prior, has featured a lot of non conference games that present new challenges and matchups that today’s generation may have yet to see. This was exactly the case on Friday night in Atwater, Ohio, as The Waterloo Vikings welcomed in The United Golden Eagles for a matchup that has not occurred in over twenty years! Also debuting new bleachers and pressbox, along with a renovated concession stand and bathrooms. It is safe to say, Waterloo Stadium is decked out for the foreseeable future.
In a matchup where anything can happen, since the two teams do not have an ideal book on their opponent, we saw both The Eagles and Vikings jockey for position to start the game.
A three and out by both teams on their first offensive drive set a defensive tone early. United got on the board first, as Nick Hardgrove was found in the endzone by Luke Courtney for a touchdown pass to put The Eagles up 7-0. It was a play so nice they did it twice, as Coutney connected with Hardgrove on a 32 yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, putting United up a pair of scores 14-0.
Hardgrove was also present on the defensive side recovering a fumble for a turnover that directly led to a final score before the half, as Courtney found Grant Knight for a phenomenal 53 yard touchdown pass to end the half up 21-0. The second half was made up of a ton of defensive plays, highlighted by United playing the clock really well, while maintaining their advantage. Caden Marshall (United) and Jayden Hakin (Waterloo) each punched a touchdown in on the ground in the second half; however, time was not on The Vikings side, as United put the finishing touches on a 28-7 opening week victory.
United will look to continue rolling into next week against the only team to beat them in the regular season in 2021, in a rematch with East Canton.
Waterloo will look to get back on track as they lock horns with Strasburg Franklin, a team which they beat a year ago 34-18.
*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell
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ATWATER OH- n the world of football for The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC), it can be said that The Springfield Tigers have been the team to beat. The same can be said in Football (Soccer) as Springfield has more than earned their stripes over the years.
But not so fast! Sound the horns because a Viking ship is approaching from Atwater! The Waterloo Vikings have been a program that wants to build it’s prestige in ALL athletics, and soccer is no different. As The Vikings look to throw their hat in the ring with hopes of finishing atop The MVAC. But first, Waterloo’s goals start with having a winning season. With a new skipper in Rick Polinori at the helm, The Vikings are looking for a culture shift from what they’ve been used to in recent memory. Get on the ship before it sails! As Waterloo opens their season with Canton South on Monday, August 22nd. Until then, you can catch this EXCLUSIVE YSN Interview! As the Running Point gang got a chance to hang out with Rick Polinori!
*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell.
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ATWATER OH- There’s a plethora of fall sports coming just around the bend for the Mahoning Valley. Soccer is included in that, and our area is full of talent. One of the more exciting programs coming in to this season is Waterloo’s girls team. They return a ton of experience, including Kaira English who broke the school record last season with 54 goals on the campaign. Waterloo enters the year with a new head coach in Bill Jackson who looks to carry the program to new highs.
Coach Jackson came on YSN’s Running Point to help us get a peak into what the Vikings season will look like. He talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Eric Bailey about his returning leaders, the people that have been important to getting off to a good start with the team, and so much more. Waterloo opens the season on August 22nd at Newton Falls. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner to get ready for the season opener.
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ATWATER OH- Here comes football right around the corner. As the calendar flips it’s pages, the smell of fall fills the air. After three months without high school sports, the anticipation is sky high for the seasons to start. In Waterloo they will have a lot to look forward to. Not just a new look uniform on their team, but they also have a revamped stadium that will give the Viking fans a great experience.
Head coach Mike Devies stopped by YSN’s Running Point to help us preview the Vikings season. Also serving as athletic director, Devies gives his all for the kids of the school. He talks about that, some of the strengths of the team, and much more. Vikings fans check in, Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Mike Devies is live!
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Ursuline managed through a push by Waterloo in the seventh inning where they coughed up three runs, but the Irish still won 8-4 on Wednesday to win the sectional final, and advance to districts. Kyle Werbeck and Noah Hughes each drove in runs in the frame for Waterloo.
Ursuline notched three runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught was led by Brady Shannon, Tom Groner, and Andrew Kirila, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.
Kirila earned the victory on the hill for Ursuline. The lefthander lasted six and two-thirds innings, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out 12. Danny Smith threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Mason Hakin took the loss for the Vikings. The pitcher allowed two hits and two runs over three innings, striking out one.
Ursuline tallied eight hits. Luca Ricchiuti and Nick Bako each collected multiple hits. Bako and Ricchiuti each managed two hits to lead.
Luke Simons led Waterloo with two hits in four at bats.
Ursuline moves on to the Struthers district semifinal on Monday. They are awaiting an opponent as the sectional final between LaBrae and Cardinal got delayed in the 2nd inning tied at 1. The Irish will play the winner of that game at Cene Park on Monday at 6:30.
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