David Anderson keeps the momentum going on Tuesday night

Elianna Alicea 2/25/26

The David Anderson Blue Devils took care of business on Tuesday, beating the Weir Red Riders 67-52. Even though Weir is ranked 108th in West Virginia and DA is 519th in Ohio, you wouldn’t have guessed that by watching this game. The Blue Devils played confidently and in control, and they finished it off strongly.

This win is just another big one for the Blue Devils. They’ve now won 10 of their last 13 games, which says a lot about how they’re playing right now. Their record moves to 16-6 on the season, and they really look like a team that’s clicking at the right time.

For Weir, the loss drops them to 5-16. It was also their fourth straight loss at home, which makes it even tougher. They just couldn’t match David Anderson’s scoring once the Blue Devils got rolling.

Photo Credits: Gary Leininger

Spring Sports Mode: Activated

By: Sara Mayer Feb. 25, 2026

Lisbon High School has three different Spring sports. Baseball, Softball, and Track are the sports that Lisbon Spring athletes participate in. Over the years, we have had some very great teams for our spring sports. Most of the athletes have passion and love for the sport they choose to play and want to succeed, so they try as hard as they possibly can. All spring sports also have pictures and drug testing on March 9, 2026.

Baseball is a sport played between two teams of nine players each. The goal is to score the most runs, which is when a player makes it through all three bases and back to home base. The pitcher also pitches overhand, not underhand. There are also nine innings in a game. It is also famous for its role in the 1993 movie The Sandlot. The first professional baseball team was the Cincinnati Red Stockings, which was formed in 1869. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier of Major League Baseball (MLB). Baseball is unique because it’s not a timed sport; the game goes until all nine innings are complete. Baseball also teaches players how to work as a team, use patience, and have a strategy. Senior Brady Carpenter comments, “ Winning the EOAC Baseball title, winning 20 or more games, tournament in Murtle Beach, and going to districts.” The Baseball coaches for this year are: Doug Andric, Douglas Sturgeon, Tyler Sweeney, and Braden Flory.

Softball is also a sport played between two teams of nine players each, but softball can occasionally have ten players. It has its own unique style and energy. Softball is played on a smaller field than baseball and uses a bigger ball. The pitcher also pitches underhand instead of overhand. There are two different types of pitches: fastpitch and slowpitch. Fastpitch is quicker and much more competitive, while slowpitch focuses more on participation and fun. In 1887, Softball was invented originally as an indoor version of Baseball in Chicago. Overtime it was moved outside and developed its own set of rules and became another loved sport. Softball helps players learn teamwork and good hand-eye coordination. But it also helps the team build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills. Softball is more than just a different kind of Baseball its an empowering sport played with strength and passion. 

Track and field is a sport that combines running, jumping, and throwing events that test an athlete's speed and endurance, along with mental toughness. There are four different types of running events. Short distances, which are 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters sprints. Middle distances, which are 800 meters (½ mile) and 1600 meters (1 mile). Then there are long distances, which are 3200 meters (2 miles). There are also hurdles, 100-meter hurdles (girls), 110-meter hurdles (boys), and the 400-meter hurdles. The relays are 4x100 meters, 4x200 meters, 4x400 meters, and 4x800 meters. Finally, the field events are jumping and throwing. There is a long jump and a high jump for jumping events, and a shot put and a discus for throwing events. This year's coaches are: Seth Davis, Janet Lane, and Head Coach Derek Joy. Track and field also originated in ancient Greek competitions. Senior Isaac Schreffler shares, “I’m looking forward to having fun with friends and meeting new people.”

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Match Ends With 67-65

Elianna Alicea 2/22

The Blue Devils faced the Salem Quakers on Friday night, and things did not go well for them. Back in November of 2024, David Anderson lost then, too. The Blue Devils fell short of the Quakers by just 67-65.

David Anderson’s loss dropped their record to 15-6. Salem has greatly improved after winning their last three of four games, after their 7-15 record this season. 

Both teams are having games at home. David Anderson will play Springfield at 7 PM on Thursday, and Salem will play Springfield at 7 PM on Friday.

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Jayden Smyth leads the way in 49–42 victory

Elianna Alicea 2/13/26

It was a special night for the David Anderson girls basketball team as they celebrated Senior Night and picked up their third straight win. The Lady Blue Devils defeated the Heartland Christian Lions 49–42 on Wednesday, giving the seniors a great memory to end the night.

Jayden Smyth had a huge game and was a big reason for the win. She almost recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and nine steals. She continues to make a difference for this team. In fact, when Smyth has at least five steals in a game, David Anderson is undefeated. When she doesn’t, the team is 5–9. That really shows how important she is to their success.

With the win, the Lady Blue Devils improve to 13–9 on the season. Heartland Christian has had a tough stretch lately, losing three of its last four games, bringing its record to 9–12.

Both teams will be back at home for their next matchups. David Anderson will compete in a tournament against Open Door Christian at 1:00 p.m. on the 21st. Heartland Christian will host Malvern at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

Photo Credits: MaxPreps

 1/12/26       By: Sydney Trimnel 

The freshman boys played Heartland Christians

The high school boys' freshman team went back-to-back on points. They finished 44-48. Unfortunately, Lisbon Blue Devils lost after giving it their all. Both teams had many timeouts during the game to regain their strength, and they came back strong in the first two quarters. The Blue Devils led and were winning, but after halftime, the other team caught up. Cooper Terdina has stated, “I feel like we did well, but there is definitely room for improvement.” Camron Bardo has stated, “ he thinks they had a lot of improvement from the first freshman game to the second.”

Photo Credits: WKBN

  1/8/26 by: Sydney Trimnel 

The lady devils had a game on the 8th of january 

Against the Leetiona bears the starters for varsity are Emmy Cook,Lylah Brown,Jayden Smith,Maddie Klein and Sofia Brown. The girls played a great defense. Leetiona fought back hard but not hard enough the final score was 51-16 .Gracyn Owens said the game was exciting to watch and was also very intense. Kylyn Boyd has stated she feels the girls did very well in every aspect of the game playing far and hard. There were many fouls for both teams but that did not stop our girls, it made them fight harder.

Photo credits: YSN Girls Basketball Game

Logan Sturgeon 06 January 2026

On Tuesday January 7th, the Lisbon boys basketball team faced off with Valley Christian. This game would set the tone for the rest of the basketball season. The Lisbon boys won the game with the final score being 52-40. This puts Lisbon in the drive set for the EOAC. Lisbon’s Aidan Mayers won the tip-off against Valley’s Deion Miller. But Miller came out firing, hitting 5 threes in the first half while Lisbon was keeping the score close. But Lisbon came out firing on all cylinders in the 3rd quarter, holding Valley to just 5 points. Lisbon’s AJ Ramgeet led the Blue Devils in scoring with 19 points, and close behind was Blaine Barnes with 18 points. Aidan Ramgeet also poured in 10 points. AJ also led the Devils in rebounds and assists with 7 of each.  For Valley, it was Deion Miller with 15 points, followed closely by Jordan Tutwiller with 14 points. Both teams played till the buzzer, and it was a very fierce game that took everything from both sides.  After the game, Lisbon’s Aidan Ramgeet was interviewed. The following question was asked: “What did you feel helped turn the tide for the second half of the game tonight?” Aidan responded with “ If I had to pick one thing that I feel helped turn the tide of the game, it was this one quote from our coach Hucksold: 'If you boys got out there and lose this game, it will show that you're pretenders and not contenders.” Aidan continued saying, “I feel that quote really locked us back, and we went out there and held them to 5 points in the third quarter. Lisbon goes back home to defend their home court against Leetoina. Valley has another tough home game with Columbiana.

Photo credit: Megan Brown Sideline Photos

Tough loss marks first conference setback of the season

Elianna Alicea 12/8/25

The David Anderson girls’ basketball team squared off against Southern on Monday night, where the Blue Devils fell 74–14.

The loss was David Anderson’s first conference defeat, moving their conference record to 2–1 and their overall record to 4–2. Southern stayed undefeated, improving to 6–0 and earning their fifth straight road win.

The matchup also marked David Anderson’s lowest-scoring game of the season.

David Anderson will look ahead to their next game against Wellsville on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., while Southern is scheduled to face Valley Christian on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

David Anderson hits a season-high in the Dec. 10 game

By: Elianna Alicea 12/10/25

On December 10th, David Anderson’s girls' basketball team picked up a strong win on the road, beating Wellsville 61–25. The Blue Devils came out fast and held a 33–9 halftime lead, which pretty much set the tone for the rest of the night.

The seniors led the scoring. Jayden Smyth finished with 14 points, and Lylah Brown added 12. Freshman Aria Reckner also made an impact, putting up seven points and giving the team solid minutes.

The win moves David Anderson to 5–2 on the season. Wellsville is still looking for their first victory, now 0–6 and on a seven-game losing streak dating back to last year.

Both teams move on to more conference matchups next week. David Anderson faces United on Monday at 7 p.m., while Wellsville plays Valley Christian at 6:30 p.m.

Photo by Maxpreps

BY: Elianna Alicea 10/11/25

SALINEVILLE, Ohio – Lisbon delivered another strong performance Friday night, defeating the Southern Indians 56–7 on the road. The win marks the third straight victory for the Blue Devils, who now stand at 5–3 on the season. Southern falls to 1–7 after struggling to keep up with Lisbon’s balanced attack on both sides of the ball.

From the start, Lisbon controlled the pace of the game. The Blue Devils’ offense was consistent and explosive, finishing with 370 total yards. The running game led the way, as Ashton Hinchliffe and Grant Minor combined for 177 rushing yards, breaking through tackles and keeping the offense moving downfield.

Minor also showcased his skills at quarterback, completing 60% of his passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns. His steady leadership helped maintain offensive rhythm throughout the game. Both Hinchliffe and Brady Lively caught touchdown passes, giving Lisbon multiple ways to score and keeping the Southern defense off balance.

The Blue Devils’ defense matched that intensity, forcing two turnovers and limiting Southern’s chances to gain momentum. Lisbon’s defensive line applied constant pressure, while the secondary stayed disciplined, preventing big plays and keeping the Indians deep in their own territory for much of the night.

Southern fought to stay in the game and managed to find the end zone late, showing determination despite facing a tough Lisbon defense. However, the Blue Devils’ ability to execute on both sides of the ball made the difference.

Throughout the season, Lisbon has shown steady improvement, turning early-season struggles into consistent, confident performances. The team’s offense has grown more efficient, and the defense has developed a strong sense of awareness that continues to create key stops and turnovers. Friday’s win reflected that growth and teamwork, as every part of the roster contributed to the result.

Lisbon’s coaching staff emphasized preparation and focus heading into the matchup, and the players responded by playing with energy and precision. The team’s recent streak highlights its resilience and ability to adjust as the season progresses.

Looking ahead, Lisbon will travel to Leetonia (3–5) next week, aiming to extend its winning streak and strengthen its position heading into the final games of the regular season. Southern will move on to face Valley Christian (3–4) as it searches for its second win of the year.

With their offense clicking and their defense holding strong, the Blue Devils have established themselves as one of the more disciplined and determined teams in the area. The momentum built over the past few weeks has given Lisbon a chance to finish the season on a high note — and with performances like Friday’s, they’re proving that they’re ready for any challenge that comes their way.

Photo by: JimTrussells NE Ohio Sports Channel On YT

By: Sarah Thompson and Aiden Davis  10/08/25

The Friday night football game was against Wellsville, starting at 7:00 p.m. The Blue Devils won by a groundbreaking 43 points, with the score being 49-6. Ashton Hinchcliffe scored 3 touchdowns, 2 handoffs, and 1 catch. Devin Kelly scored 2 touchdowns, 1 handoff, and 1 catch. Wyatt Newbold scored a touchdown, a catch. Baylen Jackson scored 7 field goals for 7 points.

Coach David Toot says, “We played a pretty good game Friday against Wellsville, playing Coach T, the old Lisbon coach. We did a lot of great things offensively; we scored a lot of points, we executed a lot of drives, and we didn't punt a single time. On defense, we got turnovers when we needed them, and we also held them to 26 total offensive points, so that was definitely a plus side. This week, we got Southern Local going in thing we have to stop number 7 as their key player. Same thing as last week, we just gotta execute both sides of the football and special teams, and we’ll like the end of the night

The energy in the stadium was electric on Friday afternoon as students gathered for the annual Homecoming Pep Rally, a long-standing tradition that brings the entire school together to celebrate spirit, pride, and community. The bleachers were packed with cheering students from both DAHS and McKinley as the excitement built toward one of Homecoming week's most anticipated moments—the presentation of the Homecoming Court.

This year’s court featured a great group of students to represent each grade. Freshman attendant Johanna Ford was escorted by senior football players Matthew Henderson and Stephen Smith. Sophomore attendant Alayna Householder followed, accompanied by senior football players Marc Moore and Colt Tullis. Junior attendant Sarah Thompson took the field next, escorted by junior football player Zylar Mundy and senior football player Paxton Henthorne. Representing the senior class, Riley Tice was escorted by junior football player Wyatt Newbold and senior football player Isaac Schreffler.

The pep rally also honored retiring Homecoming queen Kamryn Peruchetti, who was escorted by senior football player Ashton Hinchliffe and sophomore football player Nick Peruchetti. The crowd erupted in applause as this year’s Homecoming Queen, Ryane Bing, made her entrance, escorted by senior football player Marcus Miller and junior football player Grant Minor.

The court’s walk was a highlight of the day, capturing the school’s tradition of unity and celebration. Between cheers, games, and performances, students showed their spirit and support for both the court and the football team ahead of Friday night’s big game against the Wellsville Tigers. The pep rally was a perfect kickoff to an unforgettable Homecoming weekend—one filled with school pride, energy, and excitement.

The Friday night football games and stats.

By: Aiden Davis           09/30/25

LISBON - The game against Valley Christian went very well for Lisbon, with Lisbon winning 38 -34. Ashton Hinchcliffe scored 4 touchdowns, and both Grant Minor and Devin Kelly also scored. Valley Christian scored 34 points. I asked Coach David Toot what he thought about the game, and He said, “Just like I said last week, we protected the football executed on both sides of the ball including special teams defensivey we had 2 turnovers on defense thst sparked our offense to get points as a result offensivelt we did not punt a single time and we executed a lot of drives consistently we pleated hard trough every whistle and made plays when they had to be made moving forward we just need to continue to get better every single day and every aspect of the game if we can do that we can hopefully win out the rest of the year and go into the playoffs on a high note”. During the game, the football team's biggest weakness was penalties against themselves. Their greatest strength was their ability to cooperate and execute tasks effectively as a team. The student section was very lively by cheering on the team and giving pass or run calls. Overall, the football team had a great turnout by winning the game. 

by: Logan Sturgeon

On Thursday, the Lisbon golf team played in the sectional golf tournament. Lisbon placed 14th. Logan Sturgeon shot a 97, Mason Jones finished with a 99, and Aiden Myers shot a 105. Zach Johnson had a 100,  and Brady Chamberlin had a 117 with a combined score of 401. Aiden Myers was interviewed with a final combined score and asked the following questions: Myers was asked how do you feels now that your senior golf season is over. Myers responded, “ I am sad to know that golf is finished. I am waiting for basketball to start, and I am really going to miss golfing with Logan.” Brady Chamberlain was asked the same question. Chamberlain replied, “I am going to miss golfing with my friends and the fun bus rides to and from the matches.” The Lisbon golf team is done for the season and is looking to take that next step next year. 

With all the competition, there were a lot of laughs. Brady Chamberlin was taking a practice swing, and he threw his club onto the clubhouse. At the same time, Logan Sturgeon was tossing his pitching wedge over a pine tee on hole three, while sticking his ball about six to seven inches into the green. He missed his birdie putt and missed it to finish with a bogey. 

        The Friday night football games and stats.

Photo by EOAC

By: Logan Sturgeon    9/8/25

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Lisbon Blue Devils golf team faced off against East Palestine.  Lisbon defeated EP with the final score of Lisbon-194 to East Palestine-202 L. Lisbon’s Logan Sturgeon and Mason Jones both shot a 47, Aiden Myers shot a 50, and Zach Johnson also shot a 50.  East Palestine's top scorers were Luke Kincaid with a 46, followed by Kayla Bland with a 51, Hunter Hupp with a 52, and Alivia Magness with a 53. After the match, we interviewed Mason Jones. With him being one of Lisbon's leading scorers, he was asked the following questions. Jones was asked what do you thought your strengths were in today's match. Jones replied, “I feel really confident around the greens with my putting and chipping.” Mason Jones was also asked what he feels he needs to improve. Jones said, “The worst part of my game is the tee shots, and just trying to find the fairway is hard for me,”  he says. With that performance, we recommend going to see Lisbon for their two matches on Sept 9th and the EOAC conference match on Sept 11th. 

Photo by Carrie Sturgeon 

By: Sydney Trimnel       9/10/25

Support our DAHS Cheerleaders on Friday Nights! They are full of pride and school spirit. The head coaches are Anna Madison and Cassey Chaberlain. The Senior Captain Abby Ammon and Co-Captain Kady Dunn are very hardworking.

  The remaining seniors are Lylah Brown, Madelyn Marshalek, Joy Smith, and Kamryn Peruchetti. They are all very excited for this season. Both coaches have expressed their pride in the girls they are and the significant improvement they have made.

 This Friday night at East Palestine, the theme is jersey night. Bring your family and friends to 

Watch a great game. The Cheerleaders and all of the players are dedicated and ready for this game.  Victoria Steele has stated that she feels “Delaney Pickens has improved the most because she learns quickly.” Ryan Bing also stated that she feels the cheerleaders are family.” I feel as if our coaches Anna, Cassie, and Katelynn play a huge role in this as well. We all have so many jokes and laughter going on.

The JV Cheerleaders have a game this Saturday at United. They are ready for anything that comes their way. They have a total of four games this season. The JV captain is Autumn. 

Jacques. All of the JV cheerleaders are hard-working and excited for the season.

Photo by Jennifer Marshalek

 Coming Out With a Show Never Seen Before: Green Day.

By: Abagayle Miller                                                                                                      9/10/25

The Lisbon Blue Pride Marching Band, directed by Dominic Meyer, has come out with an amazing performance this year. Their show features legendary songs from the band Green Day. The songs in context are: Holiday, Still Breathing, and Bang Bang. The band spent countless hours practicing this performance. Ranging from sectionals, week-long band camp, and week-long rehearsals. As well as performing at Cedar Point this year. So far, the Blue Pride Band has performed at two band shows in Columbiana and Windham. Their next band show is coming up this Saturday, September 13, 2025.  At Beaverlocal.  A Fellow student, Logan Sturgeon, says, “ It’s definitely a show to watch!”  Band director Dominic Meyer gives his opinion on this year's show: “It's definitely an improvement from last year. Our band has almost doubled in size. Still, some things need to be improved, but so far I’m very proud of where we are.” Meyer said. Next Friday is the Blue Devils' first home game, where the Blue Pride Marching Band will be performing for the first time at home. Their spirits have been wonderful as they follow along with every spirit theme! The band members also extend a huge thank you to the band boosters and parents who help out with feeding them and ensuring they have everything they need, as well as transporting their instruments. Make sure to come down and see the Blue Pride Marching Band!

Photo by Jeniffer Marshalek