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LISBON’S BIG FINAL FRAME PUSHES THEM AHEAD

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LISBON OH- Lisbon saved their best for last Friday night, breaking open a tie game in the final quarter to edge Wellsville 50-45. An 18-point fourth quarter made the difference as the Blue Devils closed strong for the win.

AJ Ramgeet led Lisbon with 18 points, while Aiden Ramgeet added 13 and Blaine Barnes chipped in 12. For Wellsville, Tyrell Watkins dropped 18, Darnell Roe scored 11, and Andrew Mackey finished with 10.

Lisbon gets a week off before hitting the road next Friday to take on United in conference play. Wellsville is back in action Saturday, hosting Heartland Christian.

POPPELRITER LEADS THE WAY AS WELLSVILLE OUSTS EP

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The Wellsville Tigers surged in the second half to secure a 34-19 victory over East Palestine in Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference action on Wednesday. A dominant 20-8 run in the final two quarters propelled the Tigers to an 8-7 overall record and 7-3 mark in the EOAC, while the Bulldogs fell to 3-12 overall and 1-9 in conference play. Bella Poppelriter led Wellsville with a game-high 20 points, including two three-pointers, while Kenzie Bosco added eight points to support the Tigers’ offense.

For East Palestine, Jacklyn Ogle was a standout, scoring 10 points and grabbing nine rebounds, accounting for over half of the Bulldogs’ offensive production. Marley Blythe chipped in five points, while Alivia Magness and Liv Dyke each added two.

The game was tightly contested early, with Wellsville holding a slim 16-12 lead late in the third quarter. However, the Tigers seized control with a decisive 12-0 run, stretching their advantage to 28-12 with 6:41 remaining in the game. East Palestine struggled offensively during this stretch, managing just one point in the third quarter and seven in the fourth.

East Palestine will look to bounce back quickly as they travel to Lisbon on Thursday. Meanwhile, Wellsville hopes to maintain their momentum as they continue their EOAC campaign. The Tigers’ balanced attack and strong second-half defense proved too much for the Bulldogs, solidifying their position as a competitive force in the conference.

BULLDOGS BITE BACK TO GET SIGNATURE WIN

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The East Palestine Bulldogs pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat Wellsville, 55-53, in a crucial EOAC matchup. The win improves the Bulldogs’ record to 6-5 overall and 3-4 in league play, while the Tigers fall to 4-7 and 3-4. Owen Jurjavcic and Landyn Cope led the charge for East Palestine with 14 points each. Jurjavcic also added five rebounds and seven assists, while Cope contributed three rebounds and three steals. Kyler Bourne made a solid impact with eight points and six boards, while Drew Bycroft tallied six assists and three rebounds. Will Dixon delivered four rebounds and four steals, stepping up in key moments, including a coast-to-coast layup at the buzzer to help seal the victory.

Wellsville’s freshman point guard, Jeron Jackson, had a career night with 17 points, eight assists, and three steals. Tyrell Watkins recorded a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Darnell Roe chipped in nine points. Despite the strong performances, foul trouble ultimately derailed Wellsville’s late-game momentum. Watkins and Landon Ramsey fouled out in the fourth quarter, leaving the Tigers vulnerable down the stretch.

The Tigers looked poised for victory, holding a 53-46 lead with 2:18 left after an Austin Adkins layup. However, East Palestine’s freshman Clark Rutledge nailed a clutch three-pointer to cut the deficit to 53-49 with two minutes remaining. Moments later, Dixon was fouled on a three-point attempt and calmly sank two free throws to bring the Bulldogs within two points. Wellsville then committed two turnovers in quick succession, giving East Palestine a chance to tie the game. With 19 seconds on the clock, Jurjavcic found Bourne for a layup, knotting the score at 53-53. Wellsville missed a potential game-winner, and East Palestine raced down the court, where Dixon delivered the game-winning layup with just 1.8 seconds remaining.

Both teams will return to EOAC action on Friday, with East Palestine visiting United and Wellsville traveling to Lisbon. This game showcased the resilience and determination of the Bulldogs, proving that anything can happen when you play until the final whistle.

COLUMBIANA’S RECORD REMAINS UNTOUCHED

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WELLSVILLE OH- Columbiana kept their perfect season alive Tuesday night, knocking off Wellsville 61-46 to move to 10-0 on the year and 5-0 in EOAC play. The Clippers stayed steady throughout, keeping the Tigers at arm’s length.

Seth Struharik led the way for Columbiana with 20 points, while Cooper Brown added 17 to fuel the offense. For Wellsville, Tyrell Watkins dropped 15 points, and Andrew Mackey chipped in 14, but it wasn’t enough to slow down the Clippers.

Columbiana heads back home Saturday to face Valley Christian in another EOAC showdown. Wellsville gets back to it Friday, hosting United in a game with a 5:30 tip.

CLIPPERS ARE STILL RISING THROUGH THE AIR

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By Gary Leininger 

 

WELLSVILLE OH- The Columbiana Lady Clippers improved to 12-0 on their season after a 55-26 win over the Wellsville Lady Tigers in EOAC action Tuesday evening. The Clippers now stand at 12-o and 6-0 in league action. The Tigers fall to 5-7 and 4-3 in EOAC play.

Pacing Columbiana was Ava Heinrich with 18 points all coming from beyond the arc.Teammate Annah Clemmer chipped in 12 markers. The Clippers drained 11 3 pointers in the game. Bella Poppelriter had 17 points to led the Lady Tigers.

Both squads return to the court Thursday with Columbiana traveling to Leetonia and Wellsville hosting Lisbon.

SOUTHERN HAS ENOUGH TO GET PAST THE TIGERS

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Southern picked up a big-time conference win Friday night, outlasting Wellsville 63-56 in a fast-paced battle. The Indians held their ground in a game full of momentum swings and clutch plays.

Braxton Sloan led the way for Southern, torching the net for 25 points. Landen Heffner and Jacob McCurdy each dropped 15, combining for a balanced attack that kept Wellsville on their heels.

For the Tigers, Darnell Roe put up a strong 20-point performance, while Tyrell Watkins and Austin Adkins added 12 apiece to keep Wellsville in the hunt. Despite their efforts, Southern had just enough firepower to hold them off.

Southern hits the road Tuesday to stay in conference action at United. Wellsville will look to bounce back as they host Columbiana the same night.

EAST PALESTINE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH RICK GATES

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East Palestine, OH – The East Palestine High School has ushered in a fresh era for their girls’ basketball program by appointing Rick Gates as the new head coach. Gates, who boasts a storied coaching career in the region, is set to lead the Bulldogs through an exciting journey this season.

Gates, renowned for his successes with both boys’ and girls’ programs, joins East Palestine after a beneficial stint assisting Tristan Reynolds with the boys’ team. His transition to the girls’ side comes with high hopes and notable enthusiasm. “I’m just excited to get started on my new journey and our team’s new journey with the girls program at EP,” Gates remarked during a recent episode of YSN’s “Coach’s Corner” with Anthony Hartwig.

Taking over the program in August, Gates faced immediate challenges due to a late start and the no-contact period of fall sports. His focus swiftly moved to instilling a solid foundation, emphasizing fundamentals and team culture. Despite limited initial contact, Gates expressed optimism about the team’s potential. The Bulldogs’ roster features two juniors, five sophomores, and one freshman, setting a stage for a youthful yet promising team. Key players like juniors CamI Kridler and Liv Dyke are expected to take on leadership roles, guiding their younger teammates through the season.

Without seniors and with only eight players in the squad, Gates adopts a unique coaching strategy. “We need all eight of them to contribute every single night in practice,” he emphasized. “We don’t have a superstar, so we need eight solid players that are all going to fill in their roles.” The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference (EOAC) presents a significant competitive challenge. Gates acknowledges the strength of teams like Columbiana, Southern, and United but remains confident that his team can also vie for success. “We have a shot to play competitively with [them],” he noted. Non-conference games will serve as essential trials for Gates’ Bulldogs, aiming to prepare the squad for intense league matches and the upcoming postseason.

Joining Gates in this new chapter are assistants Jill Baird, Jocelyn Fristake, Addison Glavin, Alexis Gates Hauser, Carson Rotledge, and Kevin McKinstry. The diverse and experienced staff aims to foster growth and success within the program. “We have really had this take a step back and go fundamentals first,” Gates revealed, highlighting the collaborative and developmental focus of his staff. This comprehensive approach underscores the promising direction in which Gates intends to steer the East Palestine girls’ basketball program. YSN’s Anthony Hartwig concluded with optimism for the team and appreciation for Gates’ leadership: “Congratulations on the job. We know you’re going to do great things in East Palestine.” As the new season tips off, East Palestine fans eagerly anticipate the evolution and successes ahead under Rick Gates’ experienced leadership.

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BEAVER LOCAL FIGHTS OUT OF THE TIGER DEN

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WELLSVILLE OH- Beaver Local hit the road Tuesday night and came back with a big-time win, taking down Wellsville 44-28. The Beavers set the tone early and never let up, locking in a solid team effort.

Tori Druschel led the Beavers with 11 points, while Lora Reeder and Ally Wright each chipped in 8. Mallory Miller added 7 to round out the balanced attack. Wellsville’s Bella Poppelriter put on a show with a game-high 17 points, and Myleigh Jackson added 6, but the Tigers couldn’t keep pace with Beaver Local’s depth.

Next up, Beaver Local has their rivalry clash with East Liverpool on December 2nd at home. Wellsville will stay put and host Edison the same day.

2024 ALL YSN FOOTBALL TEAM ANNOUNCED

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Each year, YSN honors the student-athletes that we felt made the greatest impact on their teams throughout the football season.  This year was no different than others with each school rich with talent on both sides of the football, many deserved to have their names in lights.

We strived to provide a comprehensive list based on suggestions by fans, announcers, coaches, and an executive team at YSN.  The list takes into consideration the amount of wins during a season, and the team (in most cases) received that number of honorees.  If a team went undefeated in the regular season, they were granted an additional player of representation.

Players of the Year are based on statistics compiled, as well as character and leadership traits witnessed throughout the year.  While we understand there are champions in every community, our internal point system takes into account several factors, and then the winners are discussed and voted on by the YSN Executive Team.

Congratulations to all of the players listed in 2024, you’ve done a remarkable job of representing your community, your team, and your families.

2024 ALL-YSN FOOTBALL TEAM

Ashtabula St. John
– Ryan Williams
– Will Anderson
– Grayson Petros

Austintown-Fitch
– Rocco Diflorio
– Deon’Dray Richard
– Demarr Rogers
– Marky Fitzgerald
– Dylan Krohn
– Trenton Ciccarelli
– Booker Newberry

Beaver
– Amari Jackson
– Qualan Cain
– Brady Mayo
– Travis Cleear
– Ty Cosky
– Isaac Sessie
– Drey Hall
– Gabe Lutton

Beaver Local
– Taylor Johnston
– Brock Severs
– Kane Curran
– Carson Temple

Boardman
– Zach Haus
– Marcus Rutledge
– Vince Butto
– Ryan Smith
– Keith Smith Jr
– Vince Atwood III

Brookfield
– Rico Smith
– Christian Davis
– Josh Rankin

Campbell Memorial
– Demetrius Lambert Jr
– Mihali Koullias
– Kevin Timlin

Canfield
– Angelo DeLucia
– Enzo Cocca
– Sean Bolling
– MJ Pompoco

Cardinal Mooney
– Carlos Gomez
– Rocco Zabel
– Vince Gentile

Champion
– Michael Sanders

Chaney
– Matt Jones
– Allen Hill Jr
– Allex Hill

Columbiana
– Spencer Pruitt
– Liam Surgenovic
– Devin Brode

Conneaut
– Ryan Turner
– Josh Sabo

Crestview
– Max Hawkins
– Jake Noling
– Jameson English
– Mikey Proctor
– Ethan Kane
– Caidyn McElHaney
– Kyle Booth
– Wyatt Hart

East (Youngstown)
– Daryan Brownlee
– Keylin Warren
– Dyonn Perry
– Tyris Davis
– Drelyn Tubbs
– Derrick Hayes

East Liverpool
– De’Shawn Kirby
– Blake Adkins
– Quinton Conrad
– Gavin Wright
– Dre’Keim Abercrombie
– Michael Harty

East Palestine
– Owen Jurjavcic
– RJ May
– Kyler Bourne
– Peyton Rutledge
– Zach Schnelle
– Anthony Lehman

Edgewood
– JJ Dufour

Garrettsville Garfield
– Jack Neikirk
– David Bates
– Brandyn Bogucki
– Harper Troyer
– Ryder Cain
– Logan Sell
– Ivan Trent
– Colin McGranahan
– Aidan Hill

Girard
– Josiah Hunter
– Dom Tallone
-Nick Rafferty
– Mykel Collier-Dixon
– Andrew Whitfield
– Allen Hess-Cardona

Grand Valley
– Andrew Soltis

Howland
– Davae Honzu Jr

Hubbard
– Braydon Songer
– Gabe Hamrock
– Geno Leshnack
– Mathew Chaney
– Michael Hazimihalis

Jackson-Milton
– Keegan White
– Vincent Fay

Jefferson
– Kaige Boczar
– Matthew Webster
– Michael Riffle

LaBrae
– Easton Armstrong
– Kenny Yoho
– Owen Boone
– Treyton Derry
– Eric Reibold
– Ethan Magoulick
– Dillon Bate

Lakeside
– Devan Miller
– Tierre Anderson
– Jay Anthony Williams
– Omar Ambriz

Lakeview
– Gunner Derr
– Hayden Newton
– Landon Hall
– Thomas Easton
– Leo Parise

Leetonia
– Carson Beck

Liberty
– Dawaun Moody
– Luch Dinardo
– Juju Ferrell
– Chamir Franklin
– Brady Morgan

Lisbon
– Ashton Hinchliffe
– Grant Minor
– Colt Tullis

Lowellville
– Ricky Wilrich
– Geno Perry
– Josh Pazel
– Anthony Vrabel
– Nick Donatelli
– AJ Boehlke

McDonald
– Kyle Puckett
– Drew Zajack
– Casey Miller
– Gionni Carkido
– James Hipple
– Tobias Domitrovich
– Jordy Perry

Mohawk
– Bobby Fadden
– Blake Logan
– Sam List
– Jack Chapman
– Connor Hart
– Dakota Crawford

Mineral Ridge
– Jacob Russell
– Jonathan Rozzi
– Brady Balestrino
– Owen Shingledecker

Newton Falls
– Gage Phares

Niles
– Avon Fryer

Orange
– Russell Tye
– Jonah Frey
– Ely Robinson
– Avery Goldan
– Cole Schriebman
– Branden Wang
– Jacob Decipeda

Perry
– Walter Moses
– Luke Sivon
– Trent Taylor
– Owen Mckoon
– Armani Chiappone

Poland
– Jas Stefancin
– Vito Komara
– Oliver McCully
– Tyler Canfield
– Yianni Hazimihalis
– Chase Jones
– Pano Xipolitas
– Josh Macejko
– David Xipolitas

Pymatuning Valley
– Ryan Croston
– Ty Vickery
– Jaren Nowakowski
– Jayce Fulkman
– Luke Giddings
– Jon Finello
– Matthew Adkins
– Sean Croston
– Elliot Jones

Salem
– Cleetis Monroy
– David Manges
– Brandon Kana

South Range
– Tristan Toy
– Luke Starkey
– Gaven Nagy
– Aidan Dominguez
– Troy Combs
– Nate Lewis
– Heath Crouse
– Patrick Lally
– Dylan Smesko
– Andrew Brian
– Michael Chadbourne

Southern
– Timy Potts
– Braxton Sloan
– Richie Sloan
– Landen Heffner
– Noah Chase
– Brady Brown

Springfield
– Dante Gentile
– Wyatt Kuboff
– Thomas Sheely
– Kaesen Kosek
– Carson Cunningham
– Aiden Appel
– Joey Centofanti

Struthers
– Devin Braham
– Jason Dukes
– Tyler Cole
– Robert Carcelli
– Aiden Russell
– Adin Nicholas
– Anthony Pastella
– Blayne Kuehn

United
– Parker Newburn
– Kollyn Wells
– Zac Figley
– Trent Ellison
– Logan Wood
– M’Kyan Haynes
– Sydney Casto
– Brayden Schwartz
– Mason Laibe

Ursuline
– DC Ferrell
– Joe Balog
– Devonte Taylor
– AJ Snyder
– Drake Campbell
– John Frangos
– Jy’Quise Liason
– Tairan Davis
– Da’Shaun Will

Valley Christian
– Ja’Sean Lindsey
– Ahmire Dixon
– Deion Miller
– Alfred Coward
– Jackson Bragg
– Jerrell Miles
– Jymier Burrage

Warren JFK
– Fred Bolchalk
– Steven Thomas
– Noah Elser
– Ian Odille
– Michael Bartoe
– Marcus Komora
– Lamarcus Provitt
– Ethan Laslo

Waterloo
– Landon McClain
– Kade Thomas
– Matthew Ralston
– Brady Hakes

Wellsville
– Terrell Watkins

West Branch
– Jeremiah Thomas
– Boston Mulinix
– Joey Jackson
– Anthony Perry
– Gavin Gregory
– Cooper Anderson
– Jack Flickinger
– Cam Summers
– Garin Harlan
– Clayton Day
– Cohen Campbell

Western Reserve
– Jack Darney
– Dom Ricciardi
– Chris Pater
– Nate Hemberger
– Dylan Krut
– Alec Abrams
– Isaac Burnett
– Nate Alexander
– Andriy Chuta Suy

Windham
– Carlos Bruton
– Jack Eye
– Brandon Petrich
– Omar Duran
– Dylan McCune
– Matt Kolaczek
– Nick Hopper
– Jayquon Smith

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Awards
– MVP DC Ferrell (Ursuline), Jeremiah Thomas (West Branch)
– Kicker of the Year: Anthony Ruggles (Austintown-Fitch)
– Offensive Player of the Year: Ja’Sean Lindsey (Valley Christian), Devin Braham (Struthers)
– Defensive Player of the Year: Nate Hemberger (Western Reserve), Luke Starkey (South Range)
– Freshman of the Year: Michael Xipolitas (Poland)
– Coach of the Year: DJ Ogilvie (United)
– Team of the Year: Orange

STOKES COMMITS TO YSU

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WELLSVILLE, OH- Wellsville is pleased to announce that Senior Presley Stokes has decided to  continue her academic and athletic career at Youngstown State University. While Stokes has  made a commitment to join the YSU Volleyball Program, she also intends to major in Business. Youngstown State University (YSU) women’s volleyball team is a Division I (D1) NCAA program  that competes in the Horizon League conference.  

Stokes was a standout volleyball player for Wellsville High School amassing school records for  kills (1,944) and aces (335) throughout her career. She led her team to two EOAC  Championships, three OVAC Championships, and two OHSAA regional tournament runs.  Additionally, Stokes was a 4-Time District 1 Player of the Year, 3-Time OVAC Player of the Year,  and an All-Ohio standout on the court. With her commitment to YSU, Presley joins her sister  Skye Stokes, another area standout at the D-1 Level.  

Wellsville School District is immensely proud of Presley’s accomplishments, as well as her hard  work, and dedication to our athletic program. Her efforts on the court will be missed. We look  forward to Presley’s future success at Youngstown State University.