Entries by Anthony Hartwig

PROSPECTS PUT ON A BIG SHOW

STRUTHERS OH- After a few days of rain, everyone was itching to get back on the field at Cene Park. It was the Prospects 18u team that came back to action with a bang on Wednesday night pounding their way to a 12-2 win over Dura Edge. Matt Mroz had himself a day at the […]

CREEKSIDE HAS LAST LAUGH IN A POWER FEST

By Matt Morrison STRUTHERS, OHIO- In what was a high scoring affair Wednesday night The Whiting Roll-Offs snuck by Creekside Fitness 15-12. The Roll-Offs were led by Nick Parrotto, Mike Delduca, Matt Delduca, and Hunter Lively, who all had multiple hits at the plate. Creekside also had several players with multiple hits including Braeden D’Angelo, […]

BALLISTIC LOADS UP ANOTHER WIN

By Matt Morrison   STRUTHERS, OHIO- Ballistic Baseball snuck out a victory Wednesday at Bob Cane Park as they took down Eagle Wear 7-4. In the losing effort, Eagle Wear was led at the plate by Jacob Hannie, who went 3 for 4 and by Aidan Bowser, who went 2 for 3. Ballistic Baseball was […]

A BRUBAKER’S DOZEN

COLUMBIANA OH- When a player gets an opportunity to shine, the best of the best take it and run with it.  For Crestview softball after losing a lot of big talent and leadership to graduation there was a need for someone new to take a big step up. Brooke Brubaker was the no doubt candidate […]

EIGHTH INNING PROVES THE KEY FOR FREDERICK

By Ty Bartell NILES OH- With rain in the forecast and Mother Nature confused on what month it is, The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Frederick Keys battled in the second game of a three game home series for The Scrappers on Tuesday night. With a game time start temperature of 59 degrees and the wind […]

MEYER’S MAGICAL SEASON

WARREN OH- Champion has a rich history of softball success. With a list of names that goes on for miles of players that have brought pride to the Champion program, you don’t have to look hard for inspiration. However, on Champion’s standards they’d been in a down trend the last couple of seasons.  Since their […]

SERIES OPENING COMEBACK FALLS SHORT

By Ty Bartell NILES OH- After a week-long road trip facing the likes of Frederick and Williamsport, The Mahoning Valley Scrappers returned home to welcome in The Frederick Keys for the first time this season. Going 3-2 on the previous road trip, The Scrappers and The Keys each took a game off each other at […]

2023 SOFTBALL ALL YSN TEAM RELEASED

EAST PALESTINE OH- It was an exciting softball season on YSN to the very end. With three teams making it to Firestone Stadium, and Austintown Fitch winning a state title these teams gave us a ride we’ll never forget. With all that success, there is no shortage of talent in the YSN family. We’d like […]

2023 ALL YSN BASEBALL TEAM RELEASED

EAST PALESTINE OH- The OHSAA spring sports season has now come to an end with the baseball state championship games happening over the weekend.  As we reflect on a fantastic baseball season inside the YSN family, we are honored to shine a light on some of the best talent that came across our coverage this […]

ATHLETIX RUN THEIR WAY TO VICTORY

STRUTHERS OH- It was a whole lot of offense that propelled Athletix to a 17-7 victory over Dura Edge on Saturday during Class B 16U action at Bob Cene Park. Ty Wilson turned in a 4 RBI day for Athletix going a perfect 3-3 at the plate.  He would also score a pair of runs […]