Lakeview defeated Liberty, 71-43, thanks, in large part, to Ali Gagne's 24 points. Gagne scored her 1,000 career point when she stepped to the line with just over two minutes to play in the second quarter, becoming only the third player in Lakeview history to reach the mark. Vakeyla Merriweather led the way for the Lady Leopards with 23 points.
Mooney defeated Youngstown Christian, 38-25, improving to 7-6 on the season. Rachael Rosa led the way for the Lady Cardinals with 10 points, while Jamie DiDomenico netted nine. Katrina Larson had eight and Brie Ozenghar had six for Mooney. Shanell Harris led all scorers with 12 points and Destinee Snyder had five points for the Lady Eagles. Natalie Hoelzel and
Sharon girls improve to 12-4 on the season after a 53-24 victory over Lakeview on Thursday night. Marketta Jackson was the leading scorer for the Tigers with 18 points. Tanayja Sanders netted 14 points, while Kendra Ham added 13 points. Sharon travels to West Middlesex on January 30.
Youngstown – Senior Kenya Middlebrooks set a school single-game record with eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 30 points and led the Youngstown State women's basketball team to an 80-67 win over Detroit on Thursday evening at the Beeghly Center. Middlebrooks is the first player to score 30 points since Brandi Brown posted 35 against UIC on March 3, 2011.
Champion head coach Jeff Thompson won his 300th career game as the Lady Flashes defeated Newton Falls, 35-24. Mackenzie Kiser had 14 points to pace Champion. Brooke Barreca led Newton Falls with 10 points.
One of the best young boxers in the Valley will headline another local bout next weekend. Seventeen-year-old amateur champion, Alejandro Popo Salinas, will be the main event at a show on February 4 at St. Lucy's Hall in Campbell. The card will feature at least 15 amateur bouts and is loaded with local talent. The Southside Boxing Club is matching
Allison Thirion has a sense of humor. "We always joke that the hardest part of practice is just getting in the pool," said Thirion. However, once in the water, this Warren Harding senior is not laughing. She is working. "You're sitting there staring at a black line for two hours telling your body to go, go, go, and all it's
Amy Vinopal, a center/mid-fielder on the Cardinal Mooney girl’s soccer team, has announced her plans to sign a Division I National Letter of Intent to play soccer at Duquesne University. Vinopal, who was named Division II “Player of the Year” in Ohio scored 26 goals and had 25 assists for the Cards this year. In addition, she was named to
2011-12 All-American Conference Girls' Basketball Stats Courtesy of Joe Mogulich as of January 24, 2012 American Division Leaders Points Scored Per Game 1. Sabrina Mangapora, Canfield - 20.8 (250 pts) 2. Taylor Williams, Howland - 16.2 (178 pts) 3. Erika Nites, Howland - 16.1 (193 pts) Rebounds Per Game 1. Taylor Williams, Howland, 12.8 (141 rebs) 2. Katrina Harris, Niles
All-American Conference Boys' Basketball Stats Courtesy of Joe Mogulich Stats sent on January 26, 2012 American Division Leaders Points Scored 1. Jake Jacubec, Struthers - 24.5 (294 pts) 2. Colin Reardon, Poland - 22.1 (221 pts) 3. Will Mahone, Fitch - 21.8 (240 pts) 4. Troy Hudson, Beaver Local - 15.8 (205 pts) 5. Brendan Cope, Howland - 15.2 (182
Struthers head basketball coach Joe Savko gives us an inside look at game day preparations for the Wildcats in this edition of Mic'd Up.
West Branch defeated Marlington on Wednesday night, 56-47. Rebekah Zets netted 14 points in the victory for the Warriors, while Pavin Heath scored 13, and Melinda Trimmer added 12. West Branch improves to 12-1 (8-1) this season and will travel to face Salem on January 28.
Warren Harding girls defeated Shaw, 55-42, on Wednesday night. Anita Brown recorded a double-double on the night with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Briana McCurdy netted 18, along with 7 assists. The Raiders travel to Bedford on February 1.
East girls improved to 5-8 on the season after a 60-38 victory over Collinwood on Wednesday night. Three girls scored in double figures for the Panthers. Ashlyn Baker, Chimicka Kennedy, and Zatona Yancey all posted 10 points on the night. East travels to face Niles on Monday, January 30.
MyValleySports.com High School Basketball Game of the Week Friday, January 27, 2012 on MyYTV at 10 p.m. West Middlesex (4-0, 11-4) at Kennedy Catholic (4-0, 10-3) Last Three Meetings Mar. 1, 2011 - West Middlesex, 59-45 Feb. 18, 2011 - West Middlesex, 59-55 Jan. 28, 2011 - Kennedy Catholic, 64-56 Points Scored Per Game West Middlesex, 66.3 Kennedy Catholic, 60.2