Tag Archive for: West Branch

WARRIORS TAKE THE SHOW ON THE ROAD TO TOP SALEM

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BELOIT OH- Basketball is a game of streaks, West Branch went on a 22-10 2nd quarter run and Salem decided to make their own run going on a 14-6 ride but in the end the Warriors came out on top beating the Quakers 53-43 in Cabas gym Friday night.

After Salem took a 41-39 lead West Branch took control of the game running off a 14-2 advantage and sealed the game. The win improves the Warriors to an overall record of 15-5 and 8-4 in the EBC. Salem drops to 11-7 and 7-4 in conference play.

Jaxon Henderscott scored 19 points to led West Branch and right behind him was Dru DeSields with 17 points.

Jon Null paced the Quakers with 13 points and Hunter Griffith added 10. West Branch returns to the courts on Tuesday as they host Waterloo and the Quakers jump right back at it as they travel to Minerva on Saturday night.

*Contributed By Gary Leininger

WARRIORS FORCE SEASON SPLIT WITH SALEM

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SALEM OH- The West Branch Lady Warriors proved why they are one of the state’s top girls programs as they traveled east and took down arch-rival Salem Lady Quakers 43-33 in Wednesday night hardwood action.

The Warrior defense came to play and limited the Quakers to just 11 points after 3 quarters played.After a close 1st period with West Branch holding a 9-6 lead, The Warriors put up 18 points in the middle two frames and Salem could only drop in 5 points.

West Branch was paced by freshman Sophie Gregory with 10 points.

For the Quakers Abbie Davidson scored 11 points.

West Branch finished up their regular season with a 18-4 record and 9-3 in the EBC. Salem’s slate now stands at 11-5 and 7-2 in the EBC with 3 games left. The EBC league title is up for grabs as the season is coming down to the wire. Next up for the Lady Warriors  is a home contest against the Chaney Cowboys Wednesday as they begin their tournament play. Salem hits the floors Thursday night as they host Alliance.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

WARRIORS FALL IN OVERTIME

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BELOIT OH- Down by 6 points heading into the final period West Branch put up 13 points while holding Canton South to  7 points to force the game into overtime but in OT Canton South held on to win 58-51.

West branch was out-scored 13-6 in overtime. Jaxon Headershott and Josh Gregory each put up 17 points to pace the Warriors.

West Branch falls to 135 and 5-3 in the EBC. Carrollton will be coming into West Branch Friday night for the Warriors next game . You can watch the game on YSN.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

WARRIORS GIVE JFK NO SHOT

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BELOIT OH- The West Branch Warriors are sitting at 12-4 after their victory over the visiting JFK Eagles by a score of 60-37.

The Warriors out-scored  the Eagles 30-10 in the middle to quarters to seal the win. West Branch canned 7 3-pointers in the contest.

Jaxon Hendershott dropped in 15 points followed by Jed Smith with 12 and Dru DeShields with 11 to pace the Warriors.

Top scorer for JFK was Cam Hollobaugh points.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

WEST BRANCH MAKES LONG TRIP WORTH IT

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CANTON OH- West Branch traveled to Canton South to take on the Wildcats and brought home another victory winning 35-25 Saturday.

The Warriors jumped out to a 15-2 1st quarter advantage and never looked back.

With the win West Branch improves to 15-4 for the season. Pacing the Warriors was Emma Egli with a game high 14 points.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

FEED THE PIDGEON

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BELOIT OH- Last season, the West Branch girls basketball team were one of the final four teams remaining in Ohio’s state tournament. 15 minutes before the game, they were pulled off the court and told by their coach that the game was canceled. For then junior and now senior Jillian Pidgeon, it was a very emotional experience. She knew how hard her team, and especially the group of seniors had worked to get to that point. She said it grove her and her group of the seniors to win as much as they could for the seniors that came before them.

Jillian’s biggest goal this season was to become a better leader for her team. She wasn’t the only one who had to step into that role. With four out the five starters departing from last year’s team, a lot of Warriors had tp accept more responsibility. Coach DeShields sat down with each player and laid out what they would be expected to bring to the table this year, and each player has accepted it. For Pidgeon, the biggest thing she wanted to do was not just lead verbally, but by example. She understands that if she puts in the work and reaches the West Branch standard the young players on the team will feel more comfortable to come to her. She wants them to come to her with anything basketball, or otherwise.

Pidgeon is also a standout soccer player, and earlier this fall she signed to play at the next level at Mount Union. She says that it is a mental burden lifted knowing where she will be playing next season. She is completely focused on her last season of basketball, and is geared up to help West Branch keep up their successful tradition.

Jillian took the time to talk to YSN’s Anthony Hartwig this week to tell us about her senior season. They talk about last season’s end, this season’s goals, and much more. Warrior fans won’t want to miss this exclusive interview with one of the Warriors senior leaders. Check out the latest player profile “Feed The Pidgeon.”

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HENDERSCHOTT SHATTERS RECORD IN WARRIOR WIN

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BELOIT OH- Junior Jaxon Hendershott’s name is in the West Branch record book as he set the single game 3-pointers in a contest as the Warriors downed the Marlington Dukes 55-45.

Henderschott made 8 3-pointers on his way to a 30 point night as the Warriors improved to 11-4 for the year. Drew DeShields dropped in 11 points  and jes Smith scored 9 points for West Branch. Nxt up for the Warriors is an away game against Canton South Tuesday night

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

WEST BRANCH WINS MARQUEE MATCHUP

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MCDONALD OH- West Branch Hot the road on Monday night for a big non conference match up against McDonald, one of the division 4 favorites to win a district. The Warriors dominated the first half, but had to hang on after a strong McDonald comeback. The Warriors dodged a last second shot and escaped with a 54-51 win.

Sophie Gregory, and Emma Egli both led the Warriors in points with 13. Jillian Pidgeon was also in double figures for West Branch with 10 points.

Maddy Howard scored 15 points to pace the Blue Devils. Molly Howard wasn’t far behind her scoring 11. Taylor Tuchek contributed 10 points to the Blue Devils cause.

West Branch hits the road again on Saturday as they travel to Canton South. McDonald will look to bounce back Saturday as they have their second matchup of the season with Western Reserve.

WEST BRANCH TAMES LIONS

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BELOIT OH- The West Branch Lady Warriors held the visiting Minerva Lions to just 8 1st half points on their way to a 58-36 victory.

West Branch improves to 13-4 for the season.

Jillian Pidgeon led the way for West Branch scoring a game high 21 points as 8 different Warriors reached the scoring column

The Warriors have a big non conference matchup coming up on Monday as they travel to McDonald.

*Contributed by YSN’s Gary Leininger

 

BOARDMAN BRINGS IT ON THE ROAD

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BELOIT OH- Boardman went on the road and earned a non-conference win vs a tough West Branch team. After jumping out to a quick 9-2 start, both teams went back and forth in the first half, with the Spartans leading by 7 at halftime, 24-17. Boardman sprinted out of the gate in the 3rd quarter with a 10-0 run, winning the quarter 19-5, to go ahead 43-22 heading into the 4th.

Ethan Andersen led a balanced scoring attack for the Spartans with 13 points to go with 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks. Trey DePietro had a really good all around floor game, he was also in double figures with 12 points, while also grabbing 6 rebounds, blocking 5 shots and getting 3 steals. Luke Ryan once again came in and provided Boardman with nice scoring, putting in 9 points to go with 2 steals. D.J. Evans played a strong all around game with 8 points and 3 steals. Seth Cervello continued to shoot the ball well with two 3’s to go with tough defense.

Spencer Smith buried the first shot of the game for 3 points, helping the Spartans jump out ahead early. Anthony Hightower and Ty Ventresco both played important minutes, each scoring a basket for two points. Ben Alvarico and Marco Stilliana rounded out the rotation and team effort.

Dru Deshields and Jaxon Hendershot both led West Branch with 8 points a piece.

The Spartan win ends a five game winning streak by the Warriors who are now 10-4 and will return to action Tuesday traveling to Marlington.

Boardman is now 9-3 (3-0) on the season. The Spartans continue their road trip next Tuesday, as they travel to Warren for a very important conference game at Harding.

*Contributed by Pat Birch at boardmanathletics.org