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19-02-2025
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West Branch coach celebrates rivalry win in district semifinals
BELOIT, Ohio (WKBN) – West Branch topped Salem 33-19 in the Division IV Girls Basketball District Semifinals on Tuesday night. The game was televised live as the WKBN High School Basketball Game of the Week. Watch next: Player of the Game – West Branch's Audrey Eaton Following the win, West Branch Head Coach Walt DeShields spoke with Chad Krispinsky. Watch the video above to see his complete postgame interview. With the win, West Branch improves to 21-2 on the season. The Warriors advance to face Perry in the Division IV District Final on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Akron North High School. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-02-2025
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Player of the Game: West Branch's Audrey Eaton
BELOIT, Ohio (WKBN) – West Branch sophomore Audrey Eaton was named Player of the Game for her efforts in the Warriors' 33-19 win over rival Salem on Tuesday night. The game was televised live as the WKBN High School Basketball Game of the Week. Watch next: West Branch coach celebrates win in district semis Following the victory, Eaton spoke with Chad Krispinsky. Watch the video above to hear her complete postgame interview. Eaton led West Branch with 8 points in the Warriors' fifth consecutive victory over Salem. West Branch improves to 21-2 overall and advances to face Perry in the Division IV District Final on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Akron North High School. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-02-2025
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Rivals meet in district semifinals on Game of the Week
BELOIT, Ohio (WKBN) – It's playoff time across the state. WKBN has the privilege of bringing you one of the best rivalries in the area – Salem and West Branch – with an added twist – win and move on; lose and go home. This Tuesday, you'll get to watch all the action live on MyYTV or stream on as the High School Basketball Game of the Week will be in Beloit for this big-time showdown. The winner will move on to the Division 4 Northeast 3 District championship game. High School Girls Basketball Game of the WeekTuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7 pm LIVE on MyYTV; streamed LIVE on (11-12) at West Branch (20-2) *Same-day tape delay on MyYTV at 10 pm Last 5 MeetingsJan. 29, 2025 – West Branch, 36-32Dec. 11, 2024 – West Branch, 34-24Jan. 31, 2024 – West Branch, 40-34Dec. 13, 2023 – West Branch, 49-23Feb. 1, 2023 – Salem, 43-29 Recent MeetingWest Branch outscored Salem – 11-8 – in the final quarter to post a 36-32 win over Salem at the end of January. Audrey Eaton led the Warriors with 12 while Tallie Muniz added 8 points. Reese Davidson-Chuck led all scorers with 14 points to go along with 5 assists and 5 steals for the Quakers. Team StatisticsScoring Offense: West Branch, 45.3; Salem, 43.5Scoring Defense: West Branch, 27.2; Salem, 39.3 Game Notes West Branch has won its last four meetings with Salem. The series has seen four of the past five contests decided by 10 points or less. The Warriors have won 14 of its last fifteen games; only loss during that stretch was a 4-point setback at Canfield (35-31). Coach Walt DeShields' focus is on defense. The effort has been there once again as West Branch has not allowed a single opponent in their last 15 outings to score 40 points or more. In West Branch's regular-season finale, the Warriors topped Howland – 39-32. Trailing by 3 (20-17) at halftime, the Warriors outscored the Tigers in the final sixteen minutes by 10 points. Audrey Eaton paced West Branch with 10 points; Mati Hawk and Hallie Vie Burton each scored 9. Salem finished the regular slate by going 3-2 over its final five outings including a 5-point win over Ursuline (45-40) and a 1-point victory over Canton South (51-50). Karli Sampson connected on a game-winning 3-point shot with 2 seconds remaining in the Canton South win. It was her lone field goal of the day. Reese Davidson-Chuck led all Quakers with 24 points while Abby Knickerbocker posted 11. The Quakers recorded an even 6-6 mark away from John A. Cabas Gymnasium this year. Reese Davidson-Chuck finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight steals in Salem's 56-34 victory over Struthers on Saturday in their playoff opener. Abby Knickerbocker also scored 14 and hauled in 5 boards. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-02-2025
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West Branch downs Howland for 4th-straight win
BELOIT, Ohio (WKBN) – West Branch girls basketball completes the comeback to outlast Howland 39-32, at West Branch High School Monday night. West Branch was down 17-20 at halftime but rallied in the second half for the victory. The Warrior's leading scorer was Audrey Eaton with 10 points. Also, Mati Hawk and Hallie Vicburton each scored nine points in the win. The Tiger's Maya Kubancsek and Rylie Villwock each scored a team-high nine points. Sophia Powell also scored eight points in the loss West Branch finishes the season at (20-2) and will play East Tech on Feb. 15 in the Division IV Northeast 3 Sectional/District Sectional Final. Howland ends the regular season with a record of (11-11). The Tigers play Bay in the Division III Northeast 5 Sectional/District Sectional Final on Feb. 15. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
