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LEETONIA OH- Columbiana delivered a commanding performance in their Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference (EOAC) matchup, sweeping Leetonia with set scores of 25-4, 25-16, and 25-19.

The result underlined Columbiana’s dominance on the court. Ava Heinrich’s outstanding play shone through with 10 digs and an impressive 12 service aces. Danica Halas contributed 8 kills and 2 digs, while Kelsey Cameron matched her with 8 kills and 3 digs. Ellie Jackson orchestrated the team’s offense with finesse, recording 12 assists, 7 digs, and 5 kills. Cameron Perkins showcased her all-around skills with 5 kills, 6 assists, and 4 aces.

This comprehensive victory positions Columbiana for their next challenge, as they prepare to take on East Palestine in their upcoming match on Thursday.

NILES OH- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers took on the West Virginia Black Bears in the 2022 season opener. The Scrappers jumped on the board quickly, and carried the lead the rest of the way to take the home opener.

The Scrappers drew first blood in the first inning after West Virginia starter, Peyton Olynik, walked and hit a batter with the bases loaded to make it a 2-0 Scrappers lead after the first inning. The Scrappers scored 1 more in the 2nd, but West Virginia scored 3 runs on 4 consecutive base hits to tie the game at 3 in the third inning. Mahoning Valley came right back to take the lead in the 4th, and added onto that lead with an RBI single from the high school prospect, Adrian Salas, to make it 5-3 after 6 innings.

West Virginia made it a 1 run lead in the eight inning, until Buck Anderson broke the game open with a 2 RBI single in the eight inning, making it 7-4. West Virginia second baseman Blaze Brothers hit a solo homerun in the 9th, but Sean Goodwin closed it out for the Scrappers to take the season opener, 7-5.

Buck Anderson was the YSN player of the game, contributing 4 hits and 3 RBI’s to lead the way. We caught up with Anderson to hear his reaction from the opening night victory. Here are his thoughts below:

*Contributed By YSN’s Richie Juliano

Postgame Interview With Buck Anderson: