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CATCHING THE CURB (EP 2)

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Welcome to episode two of “Catching the Curb with Bob Camardo,” presented by the Curbstone Coaches and brought to you by YSN.

In this episode, Bob Camardo recaps the previous speakers and events at Youngstown State University (YSU). He discusses how the athletic director, Ron Strollo, highlighted the impressive academic achievements of YSU student-athletes and the exceptional leadership provided by the various coaches.

Bob also shares insights from head football coach Doug Phillips, who emphasized the importance of focusing on the team’s performance rather than external distractions. Additionally, Bob reflects on YSU’s potential to achieve greatness in sports, especially with the upcoming speakers, including legendary football coach Larry Kehres and basketball coaches John Barnes and Jared Calhoun.

The episode concludes with the excitement surrounding YSU athletics and how it energizes the entire community. Join us as we dive deeper into the world of YSU athletics and the passionate individuals behind its success.

 

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EAST POINTS NORTH AGAINST HOWLAND

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- In a hard-fought battle under the Friday night lights, the Youngstown East High School football team emerged victorious with a 30-16 win over the Howland Tigers.

The game was a tale of two halves, with both teams showcasing their strengths and determination. Howland got off to a strong start in the first quarter when John Perry bulldozed his way into the end zone with a 1-yard run, and Jack Litton’s kick was on the money, giving the Tigers an early 7-0 lead.

The second quarter, however, saw a shift in momentum. East’s offense came to life, and they struck back with a 26-yard pass play that resulted in a touchdown, followed by a successful conversion. But the Panthers weren’t done yet. Andrew Blackmon connected with Daryan Brownlee on a 20-yard pass for another touchdown, and their conversion was good. East had now taken the lead at 16-7.

Howland managed to put some points on the board before the half with a field goal from Litton, narrowing the gap to 16-10.

The third quarter continued to be a competitive battle, with both teams refusing to back down. East extended their lead with a 36-yard pass that resulted in a touchdown, although the conversion attempt failed. Howland answered back with Brendan Ray’s powerful 9-yard run into the end zone, and Litton’s successful kick brought the score to 22-16 in favor of East.

As the game entered the fourth quarter, East High School wasn’t finished yet. Thomas Davis powered his way through with a 7-yard run, and the Panthers’ successful conversion widened their lead to 30-16.

In the end, East secured the win with a strong team effort, overcoming an early deficit and capitalizing on their opportunities. With a final score of 30-16, they celebrated a hard-earned victory over Howland.

DAN EVANS 3.0

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- In today’s episode ofPlayer Profile, we dive into the exciting world of high school football with a profile on the talented Dan Evans III from Austintown Fitch High School. Dan, also known as “D111,” has made quite the name for himself with his record-breaking performances and numerous college offers.

We’ll hear from Dan as he reflects on his journey, his senior year, and the recruitment process amidst the new normal of COVID.

But it’s not all about football with Dan. We’ll also learn about his competitive nature, his love for video games, and his favorite NFL wide receivers. And of course, we’ll discuss the important role his family and fans play in his life on and off the field

. Get ready for an exciting and insightful profile on one of Youngstown, Ohio’s most electrifying football players.

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YOUNGSTOWN STAYS DOMINANT TO GET TO THE TITLE GAME

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MARION IL- Dawson Wallace drove in four runs on four hits to lead Youngstown past Chiba Japan 10-3 on Tuesday in the Colt World Series Semifinals. Wallace singled in the sixth scoring two, singled in the first scoring one, and singled in the seventh scoring one.

Youngstown got on the board in the first inning after Wallace singled, scoring one run. They then added one run in the second. Jacob Rynd singled, making the score 2-0. Another single by Chandler Maurice extended the lead to 3-0 in the top of the third inning.

Carson Klase stepped on the hill first for Youngstown. He gave up five hits and three runs (two earned) over six innings, striking out three and walking two. Hanuki Dan started on the hill for Japan. They gave up five hits and three runs (two earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out none and walking one. Cameron Huff tossed one inning of shutout ball for Youngstown in relief. He surrendered one hit, striking out none and walking none.

Youngstown collected 12 hits in the game. Maurice and Wallace were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in four runs. Anthony Triveri collected two hits for Youngstown in five at bats. Tanner Stricko led the lineup with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game.

With the win You gstown locks in their spot in the championship game on Tuesday night. They will match up against Southern Illinois. First pitch is slated for 8:00 ET.

YOUNGSTOWN REIGNS AGAIN AS WORLD CHAMPIONS

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LOREDO TX- After a couple of one run games in a row, Youngstown easily dispatched Monterrey, Mexico on Tuesday at Uni-Trade Stadium, 10-4 to secure a Palomino World Series Championship.

Youngstown got on the board in the top of the first inning after Monterrey committed an error, and Owen Henne singled, each scoring one run.

Monterrey captured the lead, 4-2, in the bottom of the first after Gael Zenni doubled, and Juan Quintnilla singled, each scoring two runs.

Youngstown took the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Austin Lafferty scored after tagging up, and Jack Lutte stole home, each scoring one run.

Youngstown scored five runs on six hits in the top of the seventh inning. Henne singled, scoring one run, Gino Lazzari singled, scoring one run, Andrew Capizzi singled, scoring one run, Lafferty doubled, scoring one run, and AJ Havrilla singled, scoring one run.

Ryan Apaliski stepped on the hill first for Youngstown. They allowed five hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking eight. Evon Lozano led things off on the bump for Monterrey. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs (zero earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking two.

Youngstown piled up 12 hits in the game. Havrilla and Henne each collected three hits to lead the way. Havrilla went 3-for-5 at the plate as the infielder led the team with two runs batted in. Antonio Cordeiro and Lafferty also collected multiple hits for Youngstown. Ben Slanker paced Youngstown with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Lafferty and Lutte each stole multiple bases. Youngstown was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Lutte had the most chances in the field with seven.

 

A LATE NIGHT WALK OFF PUTS YOUNGSTOWN IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

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LOREDO TX- It came down to the wire on Sunday night at Uni-Trade Stadium, as Youngstowm grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 4-3, over Laredo. Youngstown were down 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Jack Lutte tripled, scoring three runs.

Youngstown were the first to get on the board in the third when AJ Havrilla singled, scoring one run.

In the top of the seventh inning, Laredo went back into the lead after Brytton Clements singled, Jesed Garza hit into a fielder’s choice, and Ciro Benavides singled, each scoring one run.

Colin Casteel stepped on the bump first for Youngstown. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over five and one-third innings, striking out four and walking four. Billy Winans stepped on the bump first for Laredo. The starting pitcher gave up six hits and two runs over six and one-third innings, striking out four and walking three. Jacob McGuire appeared in relief for Youngstown.

Austin Lufferty and Owen Henne each collected two hits for Youngstown. Lutte provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Youngstown with three runs batted in. The first baseman went 1-for-4 on the day. Youngstown turned one double play in the game. Youngstown was also sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Lutte made the most plays with nine.

 

OFFENSE THRIVES IN YOUNGSTOWN’S FIRST WIN IN TEXAS

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LORADO TX- Antonio Cordeiro drove in five runs on three hits to lead Youngstown past Palmview, Texas 21-12 on Friday at Uni-Trade Stadium. Cordeiro tripled in the sixth scoring two, singled in the fourth scoring one, and singled in the seventh scoring one.

Bats blistered as Youngstown collected 17 hits and Palmview, tallied nine in the high-scoring game.

Youngstown got on the board in the top of the first inning after Ben Slanker walked, Aj Havrilla scored after tagging up, and Owen Henne singled, each scoring one run.

Palmview tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a double by Antonio Villarellal, a double by Jacob Torres, and a double play.

Youngstown took the lead in the top of the third. Slanker doubled, scoring two runs, to give them the leg up, 5-3.

Palmview flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring nine runs on six hits to take a 12-5 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a grand slam to left field by Antoino Balboa on the ninth pitch of the at-bat that drove in four.

Youngstown scored five runs on five hits in the top of the fourth inning. Austin Lafferty singled, scoring one run, Jack Lutte singled, scoring one run, Lafferty scored after tagging up, Slanker doubled, scoring one run, and Cordeiro singled, scoring one run.

Youngstown then made the score 13-12 in the top of the sixth after Cordeiro tripled, scoring two runs, and Henne singled, scoring one run.

Youngstown scored eight runs on two hits in the top of the seventh inning. John Chalus drew a walk, scoring one run, Cordeiro singled, scoring one run, Henne was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Gino Lazzari drew a walk, scoring one run, Jacob McGuire drew a walk, scoring one run, Lafferty doubled, scoring two runs, and Lutte grounded out, scoring one run.

Kiayuan Baskerville pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Youngstown. The reliever gave up one hit and zero runs while, striking out six and walking one. Luke Mccoy led things off on the hill for Youngstown. He gave up eight hits and 12 runs over three innings, striking out four and walking eight.

Youngstown tallied 17 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Lafferty led with four hits in six at bats. Chalus, Henne, Lutte, and Slanker each collected multiple hits. McGuire led with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up 11 walks for the game. Youngstown turned one double play in the game. They were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Cordeiro made the most plays with 10.

 

YOUNGSTOWN OPENS WORLD SERIES WITH A SPLASH

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MARION IL- Logan Cypher drove in four runs on one hit to lead Youngstown past Aroma Park, Illinois 18-3 on Friday in the Palomino World Series Opener. Cypher tripled in the third inning, scoring three runs, and hit a sacrifice fly in the second inning, scoring one.

Jacob Hayes, Jacob Rynd, and Rowan Urbach at the bottom of Youngstown’s lineup combined for six of the team’s 12 hits in their victory. They scored five runs and drove in four.

Youngstown got on the board in the top of the first inning after an error scored one run, Chandler Maurice drew a walk, scoring one run, Rynd singled, scoring one run, hayes singled, scoring three runs, and Urbach tripled, scoring one run.

Youngstown added one run in the second after Cypher hit a sacrifice fly.

Youngstown scored five runs on two hits in the top of the third inning. A wild pitch scored one run, Cypher tripled, scoring three runs, and an error scored one run.

Dawson Wallace stepped on the hill first for Youngstown. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out three and walking none. Byron Wills started the game for Aroma Park, Illinois. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and six runs (five earned) over one-third of an inning, striking out one and walking two. Brysan Zirwas threw two innings of no-run ball for Youngstown in relief. They surrendered zero hits, striking out four and walking none.

Youngstown collected 12 hits in the game. Number seven hitter, Rynd, showed the depth of the lineup, by leading them with three hits in four at bats. Hayes collected two hits in four at bats. Maurice paced Youngstown with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up nine walks for the game. Youngstown didn’t commit a single error in the field. Noah Anzevino had the most chances in the field with four.

 

LOCAL FLAG TEAM HEADED TO VEGAS

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- For only the sixth time in area history, Youngstown will be represented in a Flag Football National Championship setting.

The Valley will be represented the first week in February in Las Vegas, Nevada in the form of a handful of young men competing for a title in one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.

As proud as they are to have locked in the spot, they will need our area’s help to get there.  Other NFL franchises, and flag organizations are helping out their teams financially, but these young men are being tasked with raising funds for their trip on their own.

We caught up with a couple players as well as the Assistant Coach, Josh Tedesco to fill us in on how you can help.  (Which you can see in the pictures below as well)

 

YOUNGSTOWN SHINES AGAINST PETERS TOWNSHIP

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MT. LEBANON, PA- Collin Resetar didn’t allow a single run as the Youngstown Class B Pony All-Stars defeated Peters Township 11-0 on Saturday. Resetar allowed just two hits on the day, both were registered in the final inning.

Youngstown notched five runs in the sixth inning and were led on offense in the inning with a single by Layne Rider and a home run by Hunter Krahe.

One bright spot for Peters Township was a single by Loch Willingham in the sixth inning.

Resetar got the decisive win for Youngstown. The big righty allowed just two hits and zero runs over six innings, striking out 12 and walking one.

Vincent Patts took the loss for Peters Township. The pitcher went four innings, allowing six runs on ten hits, striking out six, and walking one.

Youngstown scattered 12 hits in the game. Rowan Urbach, Blake Krushinski, and Anthony Groner all had multiple hits for Youngstown. Groner, Krushinski, and Urbach each managed two hits to lead Youngstown. Youngstown was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Dylan Kelty had the most chances in the field with 12.

Youngstown will now turn their attention to the semi-finals on Sunday at 10am.