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WEST BRANCH WIN STREAK MOVES TO SEVEN

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BELOIT OH- West Branch wasn’t deterred by the early morning start time on Saturday.  As they welcomed in a powerful Mineral Ridge team, the Warriors focus locked in on their seventh win in a row.  They were able to sweep the Rams and get home for a late lunch.  (25-14 25-17 25-14)

One of the keys to West Branch’s win was their presence at the net.  Audrey Ring was a nightmare blocking 11.  Kendyll Kaley had 6 blocks to add on to the team total.  In the kills category Ring notched 10 to complete a double double. Ring also contributed 7 digs to the cause.  Kendelle Hoopes finished the game with 9 kills, 8 digs, 3 aces, and 3 blocks. Abigail Janosik had her say in the offense with 7 kills.  Ragan Greeneisen led the back row with 13 digs on the day.  Josie Milliken finished her day with a double double setting up 13 assists and 11 digs. Isabel Martig also set up 13 assists.

 

For Mineral Ridge Ava Hulett led the way with 12 kills, and 9 digs. Sullivan Sandy collected 19 assists on the day.  Tomlyn Sandy led the defense with 11 digs.  Maddie Gerberry also played well in the back row with 10 digs. She had 3 kills on the day as well.

West Branch has a big EBC matchup on the horizon. The Warriors will welcome in Marlington on Tuesday.  Mineral Ridge will try to regroup Monday at Austintown Fitch.

WARRIORS WEAR DOWN CHANEY

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By Anthony Melone 

Beloit, OH- West Branch hosted Chaney in a week 4 defensive highlighted match up. Both teams combined for only 26 total points and multiple turnovers. The Warriors and the Cowboys went into the locker room at halftime tied at zero.

West Branch Quarterback Jeremiah Thomas would break the scoring drought late in the 3rd quarter with a 4 yard touchdown pass to Wide Receiver Joey Jackson to make the game 7-0 in favor of the Warriors. Thomas would finish the contest with 2 passing touchdowns. West Branch Running Back Boston Mulinix sealed the victory with a 5 yard touchdown run in the 4th quarter.
Warriors win 26-6. West Branch (4-0) will head to Warren to face Howland while Chaney (1-3) will host Canfield. Catch both games on YSNLive.com.
*Stats Contributed By wbathletics.org

RIVALRY NIGHT TILTS TO WEST BRANCH

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BELOIT OH- Rivalry night in West Branch swung the Warriors’ way on Tuesday, as they took down Salem in a hard-fought sweep. Salem brought plenty of energy, but the Warriors held their ground, winning three competitive sets (25-20, 25-21, 25-17).

Kendyll Kaley made her presence known with 6 kills, 4 blocks, and an ace, while Audrey Ring led the attack with 9 kills and 10 digs. Abigail Janosik matched her with 9 kills, and Isabel Martig kept the offense flowing with 16 assists and 8 digs. Josie Milliken chipped in with 13 assists and 8 digs, and Ragan Greeneisen held it down defensively with 7 digs.

West Branch has now strung together five straight wins and will look to keep the streak going Thursday at Minerva. Salem will try to bounce back on the road at Alliance, staying in league play.

WEEK 3 YSN FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS ARE RELEASED

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COLUMBIANA, OH-Week 3 of high school football in our local leagues showed some serious shuffling in the power rankings, turning what we thought we knew on its head. Let’s dive into the major movers and shakers as we break down the shifts from Week 2 to Week 3.

Major Climbers:
– Austintown Fitch rockets to the top spot this week! Moving up from the third place in Week 2, Fitch’s flawless 3-0 record has them sitting pretty as the new leader.
– West Branch and Struthers are also making headlines. West Branch, in a significant leap, moved from the fifth spot to the second, showing they’re not just participants but serious contenders. Struthers, not far behind, slipped from the second to third but remain strong in the top tier.
– Poland, another team to watch, jumped from the seventh place straight into the fourth. Their perfect start to the season signals they might just be getting started.

On the Rise:
– LaBrae and Hubbard both climbed a spot, hinting at their steady progress. LaBrae’s jump from seventh to sixth and Hubbard’s from eighth to seventh may seem small, but in the competitive grind, every little bit counts.
– Pymatuning Valley made an interesting hop from the 20th spot to 14th, suggesting some under-the-radar strengths that are starting to surface.

Top Ten Tussles:
– The top ten is a mixed bag with teams like South Range and Lakeview holding firm but still feeling the heat from teams like Windham and Western Reserve, who are pushing the envelope and looking to disrupt the established order.

Teams Facing Tough Times:
– Garrettsville Garfield saw a notable dip, dropping from third to 16th, which might spur them to push harder in the upcoming games.
– Hoban also saw a significant slide, moving from 15th to out of the top 20 altogether. It’s a surprising turn for a team that’s used to being a powerhouse.

East Palestine finds itself in the top 25 after a convincing win over Bridgeport, while Crestview‘s dominant performance over United also finds itself on the board in the third edition.

This week has definitely stirred the pot and set the stage for some fiery matchups ahead. With teams moving up and down the ladder, it’s clear that in high school football, every game is a chance to rewrite the script. As we look towards Week 4, keep your eyes peeled—this season is proving to be anything but predictable!

WEEK 3 YSN FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS

 

  1. Austintown Fitch
  2. West Branch
  3. Struthers
  4. Poland
  5. Lakeview
  6. South Range
  7. LaBrae
  8. Hubbard
  9. Perry
  10. Windham
  11. Western Reserve
  12. Orange
  13. Boardman
  14. Pymatuning Valley
  15. Archbishop Hoban
  16. Garrettsville Garfield
  17. Warren JFK
  18. Ursuline
  19. Youngstown East
  20. Beaver (PA)
  21. Crestview
  22. Waterloo
  23. Girard
  24. Jackson Milton
  25. East Palestine

BUBBLE WATCH: Campbell Memorial, United, McDonald, Lisbon, Edison, Valley Christian

WEEK 3 YSN VOLLEYBALL POWER RANKINGS RELEASED

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COLUMBIANA, OH- As we roll into Week 3 of the high school volleyball season, the latest power rankings have tossed us a few curveballs, showing which teams are finding their stride and which ones are still figuring things out. Let’s break down the shifts and shakes in this week’s standings.

At the very top, Hoban holds steady at number one, a testament to their continued dominance on the field. However, the real shakeup starts right after them. West Branch has made a massive leap from 12th all the way to 2nd, knocking Girard down to 4th. This jump is a clear signal that West Branch isn’t just here to play; they’re here to challenge the throne.

Lakeview, previously in 5th, has nudged up to 3rd, showing a consistency that’s starting to pay dividends, while Canfield has shot up from 14th to 5th, possibly finding the rhythm they were missing early on.

Beaver Local and Crestview both made positive strides, with Beaver stepping up to 6th from 15th and Crestview moving slightly from 4th to 7th. East Liverpool remains in the game, adjusting slightly from 7th to 8th.

The middle of the pack saw significant rearrangement. Garfield slipped from 3rd to 9th, perhaps feeling the sting of a tough matchup or two, while Fitch climbed a few steps from 13th to 10th. Jefferson and Columbiana made modest climbs, but the real talk might be about Mooney, which slid from 9th down to 13th, signaling some on- court struggles that need quick fixes.

Lower down, McDonald holds relatively steady, as do LaBrae and St John, but Edgewood and Hubbard are looking to regain some earlier ground they lost, showing slight improvements in their game strategies.

New entrants to the top 25, like Heartland Christian and Pymatuning Valley, are stirring up the mix, proving that every game week is a chance to climb the ladder or risk sliding down.

WEEK 3 VOLLEYBALL POWER RANKINGS

1  Archbishop Hoban
2  West Branch
3  Lakeview
4  Girard
5  Canfield
6  Beaver Local
7  Crestview
8  East Liverpool
9  Garfield
10 Austintown Fitch
11 Jefferson
12 Columbiana
13 Cardinal Mooney
14 McDonald
15 LaBrae
16 St John
17 Edgewood
18 Hubbard
19 Lakeside
20 Perry
21 Howland
22 Champion
23 Boardman
24 Heartland Christian
25 Pymatuning Valley

GREENEISEN’S 1000TH DIG CARRIES WEST BRANCH FORWARD

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BELOIT OH- On a day when it was clear West Branch senior libero Ragan Greeneisen was going to hit the 1,000 career digs milestone, the Warriors rode that momentum to sweep a tri-match against Crestwood and East Liverpool.

**West Branch vs Crestwood** (25-20, 25-22)
Crestwood came in undefeated at 5-0, but West Branch wasn’t fazed. Greeneisen locked down the back row with 10 digs, hitting that 1,000 mark in style. Audrey Ring led the attack with 8 kills, adding 2.5 blocks and an ace for good measure. Kendelle Hoopes chipped in 7 kills, 6 digs, and an ace, while Kendyll Kaley stood tall with 4 kills, 3 blocks, and 3 digs. Setter Isabella Martig dished out 13 assists and picked up 7 digs, and Josie Miliken added 10 assists, 8 digs, and an ace.

**West Branch vs East Liverpool** (25-11, 25-23)
In their second match, the Warriors kept rolling. Greeneisen piled on 17 more digs, while Ring and Hoopes each added 6 kills. Martig notched 9 assists, and Miliken chipped in with 8 assists of her own.

In the third match of the day, East Liverpool took care of Crestwood in straight sets (25-13, 25-15), with Kenzie Headley and Ava Green combining for 19 kills (Headley with 9, Green with 10).

 

WEST BRANCH ASSERTING THEIR WILL AT ARROWHEAD

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By Matt Maher 


GIRARD, OH – The West Branch Warriors are in mid season form! From their energetic and tough running game to their stellar brick wall of a defense this team is playing like they’re heading to Canton tomorrow.

 

The Indians kicked off to the Warriors to begin the game and from the start the Warriors ran circles around the Indians defense and with 10:05 to play Jeremiah Thomas, the Warriors starting QB, ran the ball 7 yards into the end zone and Eliza Hirst topped it off with a successful PAT. The Indians responded with a huge return from Mykel Collier-Dixon that got them from their own 10 to the Warriors 42. From there Dom Talone threw the ball far down the field to Nick Rafferty who walked it in for a 42 yard TD. The PAT was successful from Andrew Whitfield.

 

The Warriors scored on their next possession with 8:01 to play thanks to a 37 run from Thomas straight from the snap. Hirst hit her kick and the score was 14-7. Neither team found the end zone again this quarter but West Branch was closing in on Girards as time expired.

 

The Warriors decided to take direct snaps to running back Garin Harlan and eventually, with 10:19 left in the half, Harlan ran one in from 8 yards out. Anthony Perry came in to kick and missed to the right and the score read 20-7. The Indians had no response on offense this quarter and struggled to get a first down which resulted in West Branch getting some personal time with offense.

 

The Warriors saw Boston Mulinix score off of an 11 yard run with 6:14 to play and Harlan stole one from Girards shortly after. The Indians were looking to punt on 4th down but Harlan was able to break through and block the kick then recover the ball, drop it before entering the end zone but falling on top of it immediately to score. Both PATs were scored by Hirst.

 

The Indians found themselves down big time coming out of halftime but still couldn’t get much going against the Warriors. West Branch stopped the Indians on every possession and continued to drive on offense. 

 

At the 9:17 mark of the 3rd, Thomas sent a long pass to the end zone that was caught by Gavin Gregory in the end zone for a 27 yard TD. The Warriors would strike one final time with 10 seconds left off of a long pass to Anthony Perry that resulted in a 35 yard score. All extra points were successful for Hirst.

 

Neither team scored in the 4th, though Girard did have a longer run that resulted in 3 first downs but their attempt still wasn’t good enough and West Branch took over with around 3 minutes left. The Warriors could’ve struck again but decided to kneel out the game when they got to the Indians 10 yard line.

 

West Branch has size, strength and a lot of talent on their team and will be hard for any team to stop the rest of this season. West Branch (3-0) will be home to host Chaney under the lights next week while Girard (2-1) will travel to Struthers for their first conference match of the season.

WEST BRANCH STEALS ONE AWAY IN SPARTANS HOUSE

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BOARDMAN OH- The West Branch boys soccer team traveled to Boardman Thursday and came away with a 5-4 victory over the Spartans.  The Warriors are now 4-1-1 on the season.

Leading the way tonight was Xander Culbertson with a pair of goals.  Also chipping in on the score sheet with goals were Gavin Clemons, Reed Martukov, and Ezra Bickle.   Devon West recorded eight saves in goal.

Next up for the Warriors will be a trip to Marlington in a key EBC contest.  Kickoff is scheduled for 6:15 PM.

*Contributed by Ryan Wolf at wbathletics.org

Game Photos Can Be Found HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/9-5-BS-west-branch-boardman/9-5-BS-boardman-west-branch/102EOS1D

WARRIORS STRONG START TO FINISH

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ALLIANCE OH- West Branch was firing on all cylinders Tuesday night, cruising to a sweep over Alliance to notch another EBC win (25-19, 25-11, 25-18). The Warriors made sure to keep the momentum rolling from start to finish.

Audrey Ring led the charge with 11 kills, while Abigail Jasonik added 7 kills of her own. The offense flowed smoothly thanks to the dynamic duo of Isabel Martig, who dished out 16 assists, and Josie Miliken, who chipped in with 18 assists. Ragan Greeneisen held things down defensively with 5 digs, making sure nothing hit the floor.

West Branch looks to keep the streak alive with a road trip to Carrollton on Thursday.

YSN FOOTBALL POWER RANKNIGS – WEEK 2

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COLUMBIANA, OH- With a couple of weeks under our belts, the local high school football scene is shaping up to be as unpredictable and thrilling as ever. Let’s dive into the latest power rankings that are stirring up the pot and setting the stage for some intense gridiron battles.

Topping the charts this week, we have Perry and Struthers neck-and-neck, both boasting a perfect 2-0 record and scoring more than 6 points in the computer rankings. They’re followed closely by Austintown Fitch and Beaver (PA), proving that their hot starts aren’t just flukes but the result of some serious fieldwork.

West Branch and Lakeview, each sitting pretty at 2-0, aren’t far behind, showcasing that consistency and solid gameplay can keep you in the hunt. Meanwhile, Poland Seminary is tying up with Lakeview, adding a bit of intrigue to the mix.

Interestingly, Western Reserve and Warren JFK, while not unbeaten, have shown they can throw down with the best, their lower game counts not yet reflecting their potential on the field.

South Range, sitting at ninth with a 2-0 standing but a lower computer point tally, might be feeling a bit underappreciated, but this just adds fuel to their competitive fire.

Then there’s the pack with Girard, Hubbard, and a few others, all locked at 2-0 but with varying computer points, indicating some tight matches ahead if they want to climb up the rankings.

The rankings aren’t just about who’s undefeated. Take Lakeside, Ursuline, and Boardman, each sitting at 1-1 but showing they can hang tough when it matters, reflected in their solid computer points which could be the launchpad they need to rise up.

Lastly, the rankings give a nod to the likes of Archbishop Hoban and Youngstown East, both teams sitting at 1-1 but still in the mix, proving that a single loss doesn’t knock you out of the race in high school football.

As the season progresses, these rankings will undoubtedly shift, with underdogs looking to make their moves and frontrunners aiming to solidify their standings. It’s all to play for, and if the first few weeks are anything to go by, we’re in for a wild ride to the playoffs. Keep your eyes on the field—this season is just getting started!

YSN FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS – WEEK 2

1. Perry

1. Struthers

3. Austintown Fitch

4. Beaver (PA)

5. West Branch

6. Lakeview

6. Poland Seminary

8. Western Reserve

9. Warren JFK

10. South Range

11. Girard

12. Hubbard

13. Orange

13. United

13. McDonald

13. Waterloo

17. LaBrae

18. Windham

19. Jackson-Milton

19. Pymatuning Valley

21. Lakeside

22. Ursuline

23. Boardman

24. Archbishop Hoban

24. Youngstown East