Entries by Anthony Hartwig

SCRAPPERS PITCHING SHUTS IT DOWN

By Ty Bartell Following a series opening victory on Friday night, The Mahoning Valley Scrappers were set to try for their first series win at home this season. On the other hand, the struggling Williamsport Crosscutters were desperately looking for a win to avoid falling too far behind in the standings. With a great crowd […]

PROSPECTS ABLE TO HOLD TIGHT

By Matt Morrison STRUTHERS, OHIO- The Prospects hung on to win against the Whiting Roll-Offs 3-2 Thursday at Bob Cene Park. The Prospects were led at the plate by Hunter Stacy, who went 2 for 2 and by Reggie Danko, who went 2 for 3. The Roll-Offs were led by Joey Campoli and by Daniel […]

SCORING IS NO PROBLEM FOR THE AVALANCHE

By Matt Morrison STRUTHERS, OHIO- In what was a high scoring game, the Avalanche just snuck by Ballistic Baseball 10-9 Thursday at Bob Cene Park. Ballistic was led by Taggart Carfangia, who went 4 for 4, Owen Gazda, who went 3 for 4, and Kyle Gilson, who went 2 for 4 at the plate. The […]

CREEKSIDE’S PITCHING COMES THROUGH

By Matt Morrison STRUTHERS, OHIO- Creekside Fitness socred late to secure the 4-1 victory over Knightline Thursday at Bob Cene Park. Creekside Fitness was led by multiple players who had one hit including Hunter Shields, who went 1 for 1, Frank Senediak and Wyatt Burchill, who both went 1 for 2 at the plate. The […]

ALVELO CARRIES HER SMALL TOWN ROOTS TO THE BIGGEST STAGE

It’s undeniable that the valley is seeing a tremendous growth in softball talent over the last 5 years. That trend of growth is not just confined the YSN coverage map though, the whole state of Ohio is seeing a massive uptick in premier softball players.  We just watched Austintown Fitch win a state championship. Led […]

CALL HER A VICTORY ANNABELLE

CORTALND OH- When talking with soccer coaches across the area, it doesn’t take long to realize that big reason the growth of the game is picking up pace in the area is because the dedication of the clubs that student athletes can get in before they step foot on a high school field. One of […]

ROCKIN WITH DORAN

CORTLAND OH- Soccer is growing more and more in our neck of the woods every year. Not only is the success of the local soccer teams during the high school season proof of that, but so is the competitiveness of the club scene.  Soccer Vision Academy has taken a massive step with their 15u girls […]

LATE SCORE SEALS FREDERICK SWEEP

By Ty Bartell Following the ballgame on Tuesday night, The Frederick Keys sat with a 2-0 series lead in the three game series against The Mahoning Valley Scrappers, setting up an interesting game three. With The Scrappers trying to salvage the final game of the home-series to get back to .500 on the year, while […]

ASTRO FALCONS KEEP UP THEIR STRENGTH

STRUTHERS OH- It’s been a typical dominant start  in Class B Baseball for the 18U Astro Falcons.  They continued to flex their muscles on Wednesday night as they cruised to a 8-3 win against Avalanche. Jay Wrona put his name in the stat line quite a bit for the Falcons. He carried multiple hits in […]

ATHLETIX TURNS UP THE HEAT

STRUTHERS OH- After a few days off with weather delays the Athletix 18U team showed absolutely no signs of rust Wednesday night.  They fought their way to an impressive 5-2 win over Knightline. Gavin Wilms put together a strong day at the plate for Athletix knocking in 2 runs on a 1-3 day.  Gavin Fallgrin […]