It took four games, but somebody finally scored a point in the second quarter against the Grand Valley girls basketball team.
After the Mustangs held three straight teams scoreless in the second quarter this season, Pymatuning Valley finally broke through and scored 16 points in the second frame against GV on Thursday. It didn't matter because the Mustangs sill prevailed, 53-38, to improve their record to 4-0 this season.
"It's always big to beat PV, obviously," coach Zach Sirrine said. "It's a league game. It's good to have an ugly win over a pretty loss. I thought we really turned it on in the second half.
It was a 34-31 GV lead in the third quarter when shots finally started to fall. Putting the ball in the hoop allowed the Mustangs to get into their full-court press, which proved to be PV's downfall. From that point on, the Mustangs outscored the Lakers, 19-7, in the fourth frame.
"We were able to get up in our defenses and press them when we hit a couple of buckets," Sirrine said. "We were able to get out and run instead of playing a slow-down, halfcourt grind-it-out type of game."
Jocelyn Cozad scored eight of her nine points in the fourth quarter. Reese Nims scored five during that run, including a three-pointer. In all, Cloe Turk's 14 led the team as the only Mustang in double figures, though seven different players hit the scoring column for the home team.
Earlier in the week, the Mustangs throttled Fairport, 56-17. GV held a 36-5 lead at the half and cruised from there. Eight Mustangs got into the scoring column that night, with Turk's 12 and Riley Rowland's 10 leading the way. Sophia Thirion's 10 gave GV three double-digit scorers.
The Mustangs have a busy week on tap, hosting Mathews on Monday and Cardinal on Thursday before heading to Indiana to play Maplewood on Saturday at Hoosier Gym - the location of the movie "Hoosiers." Sirrien laughed when asked how many players on his team have seen or know of the 1986 classic starring Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper.
"I'd put the betting line at 1 1/2 and I'd probably take the under," he said with a chuckle. "The game is an awesome opportunity. I'm excited about that. The girls are probably more excited about a weekend away to hang out and build morale. I'm the one more excited to play on that floor. Half of them just think we're playing a game in Indiana."
Grand Valley 56, Fairport 17
GV - B.Rowland 7, R. Rowland 10, Cozad 5, Turk 12, Nims 5, Spencer 2, Thirion 10, Prah 5.
Fairport - Adams 7, Vale 2, Miller 8
GV 17 19 9 11 - 56
Fairport 5 0 6 6 - 17
Grand Valley 53, Pymatuning Valley 38
GV - B.Rowland 6, R.Rowland 9, Cozad 9, Turk 14, Nims 7, Spencer 6, Thirion 2
PV - Haines 15, Paul 5, Ballentine 6, Jordan 7, Lockwood 4, Kribbs 1.
GV 11 12 11 19 - 53
PV 16 16 5 7 - 38
After the Mustangs held three straight teams scoreless in the second quarter this season, Pymatuning Valley finally broke through and scored 16 points in the second frame against GV on Thursday. It didn't matter because the Mustangs sill prevailed, 53-38, to improve their record to 4-0 this season.
"It's always big to beat PV, obviously," coach Zach Sirrine said. "It's a league game. It's good to have an ugly win over a pretty loss. I thought we really turned it on in the second half.
It was a 34-31 GV lead in the third quarter when shots finally started to fall. Putting the ball in the hoop allowed the Mustangs to get into their full-court press, which proved to be PV's downfall. From that point on, the Mustangs outscored the Lakers, 19-7, in the fourth frame.
"We were able to get up in our defenses and press them when we hit a couple of buckets," Sirrine said. "We were able to get out and run instead of playing a slow-down, halfcourt grind-it-out type of game."
Jocelyn Cozad scored eight of her nine points in the fourth quarter. Reese Nims scored five during that run, including a three-pointer. In all, Cloe Turk's 14 led the team as the only Mustang in double figures, though seven different players hit the scoring column for the home team.
Earlier in the week, the Mustangs throttled Fairport, 56-17. GV held a 36-5 lead at the half and cruised from there. Eight Mustangs got into the scoring column that night, with Turk's 12 and Riley Rowland's 10 leading the way. Sophia Thirion's 10 gave GV three double-digit scorers.
The Mustangs have a busy week on tap, hosting Mathews on Monday and Cardinal on Thursday before heading to Indiana to play Maplewood on Saturday at Hoosier Gym - the location of the movie "Hoosiers." Sirrien laughed when asked how many players on his team have seen or know of the 1986 classic starring Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper.
"I'd put the betting line at 1 1/2 and I'd probably take the under," he said with a chuckle. "The game is an awesome opportunity. I'm excited about that. The girls are probably more excited about a weekend away to hang out and build morale. I'm the one more excited to play on that floor. Half of them just think we're playing a game in Indiana."
Grand Valley 56, Fairport 17
GV - B.Rowland 7, R. Rowland 10, Cozad 5, Turk 12, Nims 5, Spencer 2, Thirion 10, Prah 5.
Fairport - Adams 7, Vale 2, Miller 8
GV 17 19 9 11 - 56
Fairport 5 0 6 6 - 17
Grand Valley 53, Pymatuning Valley 38
GV - B.Rowland 6, R.Rowland 9, Cozad 9, Turk 14, Nims 7, Spencer 6, Thirion 2
PV - Haines 15, Paul 5, Ballentine 6, Jordan 7, Lockwood 4, Kribbs 1.
GV 11 12 11 19 - 53
PV 16 16 5 7 - 38
GV and Maplewood Ladies' Basketball Teams continue to collect socks to donate to the Warren Family Mission in support of their upcoming trip to play each other at Hoosiers Gym in Indianapolis. Support our Mustangs collection by donating socks and "SOCK IT TO 'EM"!
As of 12/12, GV had collected 149 and Maplewood had collected 326.
As of 12/12, GV had collected 149 and Maplewood had collected 326.
Grand Valley Girls Basketball will host Mathews tonight in NAC matchup. Game time 6:00 pm!
Our Grand Valley Middle School Student Council helped spread some happiness this holiday season by assisting with Country Neighbor's Angel Tree.
A class of four entered the Grand Valley Athletic Hall of fame this weekend.
Ed Pawlowski (Class of 1993), Steve Smith (Class of 1998), Bonnie (Gargas) Rojas (Class of 1999) and contributor Bill Nevison added their names to the prestigious list of hall-of-famers at Grand Valley in a pair of ceremonies on Friday and Saturday at the school.
The class was introduced at halftime of Grand Valley's boys basketball game on Friday to a throng of applause from the large crowd that gathered for the Mustangs' win over the Lakers. They were officially inducted during a Saturday luncheon in front of family, friends and supporters from the Grand Valley community.
Nevison coached youth basketball for more than 25 years, youth soccer for more than 15 years, was a athletic boosters member for more than 15 years and also filmed basketball games and ran the clock at games in his career.
"This is truly an honor for me," Nevison said of his induction. "It's been so rewarding for me to be part of this community. The support I've received over the years... believe me, I've received far more than I've ever given. I'm truly humbled."
Pawlowski was a multi-sport athlete who lettered three times in football, three times in basketball and three times in baseball. He was part of the 1992 football team that went 10-0, and was all-county and all-East Suburban conference in all three sports.
"It was kind of unexpected at this point in time," Pawlowski said of his induction. "It's a great honor. I couldn't be here without all the teammates I had over the years. I've had a lot of great friends and a lot of great teammates. I'm honored."
Rojas set program records in the shot put (37-2 1/2) and discus (128-5) that still stand today. She was a state-qualifier in the shot put and former league MVP and academic all-Ohioan in track. Her induction brought tears to her eyes.
"I have tons of great memories at Grand Valley," said Rojas, who now lives and teaches in Arizona. "It means the world to me to be back at Grand Valley and see the familiar faces of the teachers, coaches and athletes I went to school with. It brings back so many wonderful memories that I wouldn't trade for anything."
Smith was a three-year starter for the Grand Valley football team and anchor of the offensive line that helped the Mustangs to state-playoff appearances in 1996 and 1997. The Mustangs were 28-4 with Smith at right tackle, including the program's first-ever playoff victory. Smith also participated in basketball and track.
"This means everything," Smith, who teaches and coaches in Pennsylvania. "I was raised to love this place and I still love this place. I'm in the Ashtabula County hall of fame and this means far more than that. I've always wanted this and am so happy to have it now."
Each inductee received a commemorative pen set at the induction ceremony and will have their plaques forever hanging in the Grand Valley athletic wall of fame outside the high school gymnasium.
The next hall of fame induction will take place in 2027.
Ed Pawlowski (Class of 1993), Steve Smith (Class of 1998), Bonnie (Gargas) Rojas (Class of 1999) and contributor Bill Nevison added their names to the prestigious list of hall-of-famers at Grand Valley in a pair of ceremonies on Friday and Saturday at the school.
The class was introduced at halftime of Grand Valley's boys basketball game on Friday to a throng of applause from the large crowd that gathered for the Mustangs' win over the Lakers. They were officially inducted during a Saturday luncheon in front of family, friends and supporters from the Grand Valley community.
Nevison coached youth basketball for more than 25 years, youth soccer for more than 15 years, was a athletic boosters member for more than 15 years and also filmed basketball games and ran the clock at games in his career.
"This is truly an honor for me," Nevison said of his induction. "It's been so rewarding for me to be part of this community. The support I've received over the years... believe me, I've received far more than I've ever given. I'm truly humbled."
Pawlowski was a multi-sport athlete who lettered three times in football, three times in basketball and three times in baseball. He was part of the 1992 football team that went 10-0, and was all-county and all-East Suburban conference in all three sports.
"It was kind of unexpected at this point in time," Pawlowski said of his induction. "It's a great honor. I couldn't be here without all the teammates I had over the years. I've had a lot of great friends and a lot of great teammates. I'm honored."
Rojas set program records in the shot put (37-2 1/2) and discus (128-5) that still stand today. She was a state-qualifier in the shot put and former league MVP and academic all-Ohioan in track. Her induction brought tears to her eyes.
"I have tons of great memories at Grand Valley," said Rojas, who now lives and teaches in Arizona. "It means the world to me to be back at Grand Valley and see the familiar faces of the teachers, coaches and athletes I went to school with. It brings back so many wonderful memories that I wouldn't trade for anything."
Smith was a three-year starter for the Grand Valley football team and anchor of the offensive line that helped the Mustangs to state-playoff appearances in 1996 and 1997. The Mustangs were 28-4 with Smith at right tackle, including the program's first-ever playoff victory. Smith also participated in basketball and track.
"This means everything," Smith, who teaches and coaches in Pennsylvania. "I was raised to love this place and I still love this place. I'm in the Ashtabula County hall of fame and this means far more than that. I've always wanted this and am so happy to have it now."
Each inductee received a commemorative pen set at the induction ceremony and will have their plaques forever hanging in the Grand Valley athletic wall of fame outside the high school gymnasium.
The next hall of fame induction will take place in 2027.
Congrats to the Grand Valley Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025, Steve Smith, Bonnie G. Rojas, Ed Pawlowski and Bill Nevison.
Congratulations to our Grand Valley girls wrestling team! They competed well today at their first ever wrestling tournament. Today's place winners are Sabrina Welch 3rd place, Jenna Poyer 3rd place, Sophia Thirion 5th place, and Tessa Richardson 3rd place.
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Smiles, teamwork, and slime! 🧪💙 Our high school and kindergarten students enjoyed making slime together as part of their pen pal connection.
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Smiles, teamwork, and slime! 🧪💙 Our high school and kindergarten students enjoyed making slime together as part of their pen pal connection.
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Smiles, teamwork, and slime! 🧪
Our high school and kindergarten students enjoyed making slime together as part of their pen pal connection.
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Smiles, teamwork, and slime! 🧪💙 Our high school and kindergarten students enjoyed making slime together as part of their pen pal connection.
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Smiles, teamwork, and slime! 🧪💙 Our high school and kindergarten students enjoyed making slime together as part of their pen pal connection.
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Smiles, teamwork, and slime! 🧪💙 Our high school and kindergarten students enjoyed making slime together as part of their pen pal connection.
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Smiles, teamwork, and slime! 🧪💙 Our high school and kindergarten students enjoyed making slime together as part of their pen pal connection.
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Smiles, teamwork, and slime! 🧪💙 Our high school and kindergarten students enjoyed making slime together as part of their pen pal connection.
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Smiles, teamwork, and slime! 🧪💙 Our high school and kindergarten students enjoyed making slime together as part of their pen pal connection.
Smiles, teamwork, and slime! 🧪💙
Our high school and kindergarten students enjoyed making slime together as part of their pen pal connection.
GV Community!
Rome Fire Department is Hosting a Toy Drive Tomorrow!
Took 2 days but the freshman found Spirit the Elf!
