A good luck wish to my hometown girls basketball team.  This team is amazing in the sense that it starts three freshmen, a sophomore, and a senior.  Fresh off a big victory over rival McDonald, Lowellville is headed to Massilon, Ohio to potentially take the next step.  The village is obviously excited, not only about this weeks big game, but a future of talented teams for the next few years.  The 8th grade basketball team is coming off of their second consecutive undefeated season, and when that talent gets lumped into the equation, look out!  Lowellville could post a sports dynasty unknown to a village since the great football teams of the 1960’s.

Coaches Tony Matisi and Doug Pollock are enjoying the run.  These two men are respected by the players and parents of the community and their record speaks for itself.  Despite the fact that Matisi roots for Michigan, and Pollock, Notre Dame, these two guys are good people.  The support they have received for over ten years now is a testament to both, their popularity, and methods.  Congratulations to both of you and continued success for years!

It has been documented in The Vindicator that Matisi doesn’t have to push these girls to put forth their best effort.  The girls are pushing each other to be better players and have the right attitude.  The names Moore and Hvisdak hold places in Lowellville sports history.  John Hvisdak was a great athlete, graduating in 1986, his wife Lori (Rotunno) Hvisdak also was a good basketball player.  Ralph Moore was an imposing linebacker, playing until 1987.  Lori (Bisconti) Carlson graduated in 1984 and also had a great deal of success with sports.  None of the above listed parents ever experienced the successes of their daughters, the three successful freshmen. 

The very best of luck to this team this week and well into the future!