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RESERVE TAKES BATTLE OF THE DEVILS

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BERLIN CENTER OH-  After the upset loss to Jackson Milton last Friday, the Western Reserve Blue Devils were looking for a bounce back win on Senior night, hosting another devil team in the Campbell Memorial Red Devils who were hungry for their first win of the season as they have been close a couple times, but now it was time to finish.  The first quarter seemed to have been a little shocking again as Campell got out to a big 11-0 run before Western Reserve got their first buckets of the night thanks to a Ryan Gordon layup.  At the end of the first, it was 17-15 Red Devils.  However, that little upset possibility did not last long as Western Reserve was 39-28 at the half and never looked back as they pulled away quickly, beating Campbell 75-54, moving back to .500 with a three and three record.  

 

Stats: Ryan Gordon finished with 26 points hitting two three from behind the arc, Noah Klasic had 10 points in the paint along with 25 total points, David Altiere had eight points, David Ashburn had five, Nick Martin finished with four points, Russell Adair with three.  Meanwhile, Jake Pappagallo and Gabe Platt played excellent defense blocking shots, finishing a combined four points.  

 

For Campbell Memorial, it was Gabe Brunn finishing with 15 points with seven of those being inside the paint, Collin Michaels with 14 points, Skevos Kauros with 10 points, Zach Luciano with six, and Christian James with five points in the game.  Joey Zanni and Aziayh Flores off the bench combined for four points.  

 

Next: Western Reserve (3-3) as of now will head to Ravenna to take on the South East Pirates (3-0) next Tuesday.  Campbell (0-6) will take on the Lowellville Rockets (3-2) next Tuesday.  Both games are set to tip off at 7pm.

 

*Contributed by YSN’s Ian O’Brien*

BLUE JAYS SILENCE WESTERN RESERVE

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BERLIN CENTER OH- Both teams were clear to play as the basketball version of Ohio State Michigan was upon us as the Western Reserve Blue Devils hosted the Jackson Milton Blue Jays.  The game was close from start to finish, but in the end, the Blue Jays silenced the haters as they pulled out the upset against the Blue Devils 65-61.  

 

For Jackson Milton, it was Mason Robinson leading the team with 19 points, a good chunk of them coming at the end when he was fouled went to shoot one and ones.  Cole Grope finished with 11 points, Nick McGinnis with 12 points, Aaron Romigh with nine points, Frank Prozy with seven points and AJ Bouch with five.  The Blue Jays finished 14 and 30 from two, six of 21 from three, 19 of 25 on free throws, 29 rebounds, and 11 assists.  

 

For Western Reserve, it was both Noah Klasic and David Altiere with 11 points with some being behind the arc.  Ryan Gordon and David Ashburn finished with 10 points, Nick Martin had nine, Gabe Platt finished with eight, and Hayden Fellows finished with two.  They finished 19 of 37 from two pointers, 6 of 23 from three, five of ten from free throws, 29 rebounds and 12 assists.  

 

Up Next: Jackson Milton (3-2) will host Leetonia while Western Reserve (2-3) hosts Campbell Memorial.  

 

*Contributed by YSN’s Ian O’Brien*

WESTERN RESERVE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH STEVE MILLER

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BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve has gotten themselves off to an undefeated start to the 2020 season, and not too many people are surprised by that. The Blue Devils are widely considered one of the top programs in the area this season. They have already made a statement victory earlier this season with a win over Dalton. A new test awaits them Saturday as they travel to Doylestown Chippewa.

Head Coach Steve Miller called in to YSN’s Running Point to talk about his program. He discusses with Ron Potesta and Anthony Hartwig about accountability, and how his team is different than last season.

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IT’S MILLER TIME

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BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve has plenty of reasons to have an optimistic outlook on the 2020 season. With plenty of ways to score, the Blue Devils can be extremely hard to guard. They have great post play, dominating shooting, and a balanced offense. However, none of that would mean much without a high level point guard to run the offense. Reserve has arguably the best point guard in the area in senior Kennedy Miller.

Kennedy has a mix of a strong ability to score, and high basketball IQ, and unmatched leadership skills. When you mix those qualities together they make for an impressive point guard. Miller already has the Reserve record for career assists, and held the record for three pointers in a game, until her teammate Olivia Pater surpassed it. That alone still can show you how well rounded of a player Miller is. What makes her a fantastic leader is her ability to sacrifice personal stats to distribute the ball to her teammates.

Miller did not wake up this season with a new found skill of being a point guard. She has worked hard at her craft her whole career. She not only plays in the winter with the Blue Devils, she also plays AAU which is a tool to sharpen her game. She also has an unique resource in her dad being her head coach. She has been around the game constantly, and has absorbed all the knowledge she could to become a true point guard, and a better senior leader.

Kennedy took the time to catch up with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to talk about her senior season. They discuss the team goals this season, being coached by her dad, and so much more. We hope you enjoy the first of many Western Reserve player profiles “It’s Miller Time.”

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RESERVE LIGHTS UP JACKSON MILTON

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NORTH JACKSON OH- Western Reserve started a hard week with a trip to visit an up and coming Jackson Milton team. The Blue Devils ran away with the game early, using a brutal shooting barrage to take control. The Devils had 49 points at halftime. And ended the game with a 83-34 win.

Reserve had four players crack double figures. Dani Vuletich led the onslaught with 23 points. Olivia Pater has a strong performance with 14. Brooke Shantz gathered 12 points to contribute to the Devils offense. Kennedy Miller rounded out the double figure scorers with 10.

The Blue Jays first 15 points came from behind the arc. Thanks in large part to the shooting ability of junior Kylie Wilson who finished with 14 points and four three pointers. Chelsea Williams added 9 points for Jackson Milton.

Western Reserve has a big test on Thursday as they travel to Indian Creek. The Blue Jays will travel to Springfield on Wednesday.

DEVILS TAKE DOWN DALTON ON SENIOR DAY

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BERLIN CENTER OH- It was a matchup between two regional regulars on Saturday afternoon as Dalton made the trip down to Western  Reserve. A true defensive struggle ended with Blue Devils on top 36-33.

Offense was scarce all game, but both teams came up with big shots down the stretch. First, trailing 30-29 Reserve’s senior Kennedy Miller finished through contact and completed a three point play at the line to put Reserve up 32-30. Then Dalton freshman point guard Adessa Miller buried a three to put the Bulldogs back up 33-32. Miller, and fellow senior Dani Vuletich both hit clutch free throws down the stretch to secure the Reserve win after they fell back behind.

Vuletich finished with a double double recording 13 points, and 10 rebounds. She also had 5 blocks. Miller finished with 9 points.

Western Reserve moves on to travel to Jackson Milton on Monday.

RESERVE RAMBLES AHEAD OF TIGERS

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BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve showed no signs of slowing down on Thursday in a 48-32 romp of Springfield to start play in the MVAC.

Dani Vuletich led the Blue Devils attack with 11 points. She scored seven of those 11 points in the third quarter. Kennedy Miller was also in double figures with 10.

Jacey Mullen paced the Tigers with a game-High 12 points. The sophomore hurt the Devils from inside and out.

Western Reserve looks ahead to a tough task on Saturday as they host Dalton. Springfield is scheduled to host Sebring on Monday.

RESERVE TOO MUCH FOR TROJANS

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SEBRING OH- Western Reserve Girls Basketball finally was able to get on the floor Monday night and they shot out of a canon to dominate Sebring 80-20.

Kennedy Miller led the Devils with 21 points, while Dani Vuletich added 15. There were six Reserve scorers who were able to score at least 9 points. Olivia Pater, and Alyvia Hughes both were able to get themselves in double figures with 12.

Emma Whaley led the Trojans with an impressive 17 points.

Western Reserve will now host Springfield on Thursday. Sebring will stay at home to host Lowellville. Both games will be on YSN.

VULETICH SIGNS WITH RMU

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BERLIN CENTER, OH- The long wait is over.  Since Dani Vuletich laced up a pair of sneakers and dribbled a basketball she’s been waiting for the moment to make herself official as a college basketball player.  On Veterans Day-2020 in front of her teammates, family, friends, and administrators- she made her dreams come true.

PHOTO CREDIT: MIKE VULETICH

The 6’3 dynamic multi-sport athlete chose Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania to call home for the foreseeable future.

Vuletich joined the 1000 point club as a junior, and looks to break the all-time scoring record at Western Reserve in her senior campaign.

Best of luck to Dani in her senior season, as well as all of her future endeavors.  We’ll be cheering you on at YSN!

 

RESERVE BRINGS BADGER DOWN

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BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve would not be denied Wednesday night as they battled their way to a four set victory over Badger (25-22 25-14 21-25 25-13).

Dani Vuletich had a great night finishing with 21 kills to lead the Blue Devils offense. Gianna Paris was key to the Reserve attack as she set up 30 assists. Paris also played good defense collecting 9 digs. Alyvia Hughes put in a double double with 11 kills, and 10 digs. Lisa Eichert also finished with a double double totaling 11 kills, and 15 digs.

Western Reserve will advance to the district championship where they’ll travel to Wellsville. That match is scheduled for Saturday at 1:00.