Entries by Anthony Hartwig

PLESKA BREAKS RBI RECORD AS CLIPPERS SWEEP THE DAY

CANFIELD OH- Columbiana showed resilience and determination as they bounced back from a tough loss to sweep their doubleheader on Saturday, defeating Lakeview in a thrilling extra-innings game and then overpowering West Branch. In the first game against Lakeview, Columbiana’s offense came alive with clutch hits and a walk-off victory. Caitlynn Pleska led the charge, […]

VIKINGS SAY SO LONG TO SOLON

HOWLAND OH- LaBrae had a strong showing at Howland’s Toni Ross Invitational on Saturday, splitting their day with a commanding 14-2 victory over Solon. In the game against Solon, LaBrae’s offense came alive with powerful hitting performances. Mariah Jones led the charge, going 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBIs, and two runs scored. Vada […]

TIGERS WIN THE DAY AT THE TONI ROSS

HOWLAND OH- The Howland Tigers had a standout performance at the Toni Ross Invitational on Saturday, securing victories in both of their games with dominant displays on both offense and defense. In their first game against Solon, the Tigers cruised to a 9-3 win, powered by a strong offensive showing. Brooke Tatar led the charge […]

WARRIORS WIN A FIGHT TO THE FINISH

By Ty Bartell CANFIELD OH- In the 17th annual JoAnne Kernan Strikeout Cancer Memorial, plenty of great softball teams from all around northeast Ohio came to McCune Park in Canfield to play for a bigger cause. Two of those teams that did battle Friday night were The West Branch Warriors and The Archbishop Hoban Knights […]

CRESTVIEW WALKS OFF INTO A VICTORY

COLUMBIANA OH- In a thrilling matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Crestview secured a dramatic walk-off victory over Campbell with an 8-7 win in extra innings on Friday night. Crestview’s offense came through in the clutch, delivering key hits when it mattered most to secure the win. Sadie Halloran was the […]

CLIPPERS WIN RIVALRY RENEWAL

NILES OH- In a long-awaited rematch between Columbiana and Crestview, it was Columbiana who emerged victorious with a 3-0 win on Friday night, marking the first meeting between the two teams since 2017. Columbiana’s offense came alive when it mattered most, securing the win with timely hitting and solid plate discipline. Anthony Hall led the […]

KNIGHTS VICTORIOUS IN PITCHER’S DUEL

KENSTON OH- In a tightly contested pitchers’ duel, Hoban Baseball emerged victorious with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Kenston on Friday, securing their ninth win of the season. Despite facing tough opposition, Hoban’s offense managed to capitalize on key opportunities to secure the victory. Landon Browning came through with a crucial RBI, going 1-for-3 at […]

WEST BRANCH COOLS OFF THE FALCONS

AUSTINTOWN OH- In a showdown between two formidable teams, West Branch Baseball delivered a commanding performance to secure an impressive 5-1 victory over a streaking Fitch squad on Friday night. Leading the charge for West Branch’s offense were standout performances from Hunter Shields, Jeremiah Thomas, and Aaron Tucker. Shields delivered in clutch situations, going 2-for-4 […]

TAYLOR SHINES IN HUBBARD’S SPLIT

ONTARIO OH- Hubbard Softball embarked on a thrilling doubleheader journey in Ontario on Friday, showcasing both their resilience and offensive prowess as they split the games, falling to Steele 8-7 but bouncing back with a resounding 12-4 victory against Ashland. In the first game against Steele, Hubbard’s offense came out swinging, led by standout performances […]

MINERAL RIDGE RAMPS THINGS UP

SALINEVILLE OH- In a display of offensive firepower, Mineral Ridge Softball unleashed a relentless barrage of hits to secure a commanding 15-5 victory over Southern on Friday. Mineral Ridge’s lineup came out swinging, led by standout performances from Aaliyah Wall, Savannah Turek, Lily Merolillo, Maggie Collins, and Megan Haynie. Wall and Turek showcased their power at […]