2010 Division IV District Championship Preview
Friday, March 12, 2010 at Struthers Fieldhouse at 7 PM
Youngstown Christian (21-1) vs. McDonald (22-0)
Last Two Post Season Meetings
3/13/2009: Youngstown Christian, 61-59
2/22/2008: McDonald, 56-51
Youngstown Christian Eagles
2009-10 Record: 21-1
Head Coach: Dolph Carroll
Notes: The Eagles are coming off of a, 70-46, victory over Lowellville on Tuesday to advance to the Championship game to defend their crown from a year ago. John Pecchia and Casey Carroll paced the Eagles against the Rockets with 18 and 16 points respectively. Last year, YCS defeated McDonald in the District Finals to advance to their first ever Regional trip.
McDonald Blue Devils
2009-10 Record: 22-0
Head Coach: Jeff Rasile
Notes: The Blue Devils have appeared in eight District Championship games since 1999. McDonald has only won one of those trips to the finals (2007). The Blue Devils finished the regular season with an undefeated record for the second consecutive season. McDonald defeated Wellsville for the third time this season on Monday, 78-46, to advance to the District Championship. The Devils were led by Matthias Tayala who scored 20 points.
