Bulldog 8th-graders topple Austintown

Poland eighth-grade players Kyle Dixon and teammate Nick Gajdas pin in an Austintown player for the rebound in their Jan. 5 game.

Nick Romeo of Poland Middle attempts to stop Austintown from a layup by grabbing the ball as the Dogs won 44-32.

Poland eighth-grade cheerleaders had no problem pumping up the crowd as the Bulldogs eighth-grade team defeated Austintown 44-32 last week. The cheerleaders include, in front: Emily Auth, Annmarie Ginnis, Lexi Lidle, and Alyssa Lasky, and in back: Annie Cartwright, Danielle Voitus, Lindsey Laboy, and Bailey Boccia.