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GIRLS BASKETBALL ALL-OHIO RELEASED FOR DIVISIONS I & II

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COLUMBUS OH- Yesterday, the All-Ohio girls basketball teams were released for Divisions III and IV. Tidy it’s time to shine a light on the players that excelled in Divisions I and II. The YSN family did not receive any names on the list for Division I, but we are well represented in Division II.

DIVISION II

FIRST TEAM

Jackie Grisdale (Poland)

SPECIAL MENTION

Kyla Jamison (Salem)

HONORABLE MENTION

Mikayla Reed (East Liverpool)

Jillian Pidgeon (West Branch)

Katie Hough (Mooney)

HEADED HOME: WEST BRANCH LADY WARRIORS SOFTBALL PREVIEW

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BELOIT, OH – Head coach Jennifer Woods and the West Branch Lady Warriors are very excited for the upcoming season. The Lady Warriors will be led by Jordan Anderson in the circle as the ace senior who is expected to carry to load. Seniors Destany Blake, Sam Morris, Jaci Thomad, and Madison Rhome will help lead the squad this year. The entire outfield is newcomers and with COVID destroying their season last year there is not much experience in the grass. However, with that being said Coach Woods expects them to find a way and toe that Warrior line. Team goals are always high with the Lady Warriors, as there is a lot of state experience still on the field from just a few years ago. They will look to get back to glory once more this season.

Follow the Lady Warriors here on YSNLive.com!

 

WESTMINSTER TITANS MEN’S BASKETBALL POST SEASON PREVIEW

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NEW WILMINGTON, PA – Head coach Kevin Siroki and the Westminster Titans men’s basketball team are gearing up for what the hope will be a championship run in the PAC Tournament! The Titans were able to achieve one of their many goals this season as they locked up the #1 seed for the tournament as they posted an 8-1 record on the season. Westminster’s first test in the tournament will be against the #8 ranked Franciscan at home on Tuesday night!

On the season, Daniel Ritter and Reese Leone have been consistent performers for Coach Siroki. Ritter, a senior guard from South Range High School, is averaging 14.7 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game. He is looked upon for that important senior leadership throughout the long season but also to teach the younger guys what it means to be a member of the Titans basketball program and to teach the “Titan way” of doing things. Freshman guard, Reese Leone, a recent graduate of West Branch High School, is one of those young rising stars for the Titans that looks up to Dan Ritter as a mentor to learn how the college game is played. Reese is currently having a great season as he is averaging 11.3 points per game, 2.3 rebounds per game, and 4.8 assists per game. As Leone continues to blossom into the point guard role and build his confidence, the Titans will only continue to get better as time goes on!

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down with Coach Siroki, Dan Ritter, and Reese Leone, via video chat this week to discuss the upcoming playoff match up with Franciscan, what it means to be a Titan, what Coach’s impact has been on Ritter and Leone, and what we can expect from the Titans come gameday tonight!

All that and so much more in this very special, exclusive, interview with Westminster Titans men’s basketball head coach, Kevin Siroki, and star players, Dan Ritter and Reese Leone!

 

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

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.

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

FALCONS PROTECT THE NEST AGAINST WEST BRANCH

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AUSTINTOWN OH- In a tune-up before tournament play begins, Austintown Fitch held off the West Branch Warriors 49-43 in Friday night action.

Falcon senior Todd Simons scored a game high 21 points and  Allen Underwood added 11 points.

For  West Branch Jaxon Hendershott nailed 5 3 pointers and had 17 points.

Next up for Fitch, 8-13 on the year, they will travel to Ashtabula Lakeside  to take on the Dragons Wednesday evening as they open up their Division I  tournament play. The Warriors finished their season out at 16-6  will host the Hubbard Eagles next Tuesday night  as they begin Division II tournament action.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

ANDERSON PENS WITH GEORGE MASON

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West Branch Senior Jordan Anderson recently committed to continue her education along with her softball career at George Mason University. Congratulations and good luck Jordan!

*Contributed By Mike Helm at wbathletics.org