Entries by YSN Staff

BLUE JAYS STIR UP TROUBLE FOR MINERAL RIDGE

MINERAL RIDGE, OH- The Jackson Milton Blue Jays defeated Mineral Ridge 6-4 thanks to a strong start in MVAC play on Tuesday. The Blue Jays took the lead for good with three runs in the second inning. In the second Frankie Prozy‘s sac fly scored one run for Bluejays.  Billy Sloan was on the hill for JM. The righty allowed five […]

RESERVE TAKES TITLE IN BATTLE OF BLUE DEVILS

MCDONALD, OH- Western Reserve scored seven runs in the fourth on its way to a 13-2 victory over McDonald on Tuesday. Reserve fired up the offense in the first inning, when Seth Phillips homered on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring two runs.  Then they added seven runs in the fourth inning. The big inning was thanks to singles […]

VANCE AND VERDI LET CHARACTER SHINE; WARRIORS DUST BEAVER FALLS

BESSEMER, PA- It isn’t often that a young pitcher will hand the ball over with a no-hitter intact with 3 outs left to play in the game.  However, Mohawk’s Cooper Vance showed grace and character by turning the ball over to teammate JC Voss in the fifth inning with his team up 13.  Voss had […]

COLUMBIANA HOLDS OFF LISBON TO TAKE EOAC LEAD

AKRON, OH- Columbiana (8-4, 6-0 EOAC) took sole possession of first place in the EOAC defeating Lisbon (5-6, 5-1) 4-0 Sunday afternoon at Canal Park in Akron. Columbiana pounded out 10 hits and drew five walks but managed only four runs due to some timely defense by the Blue Devils.  Twice Lisbon was able to end […]

CLIPPERS COMEBACK FALLS SHORT AT PNC

PITTSBURGH, PA- The Columbiana Clippers lost the lead late in a 9-2 defeat to Ringgold on Friday. The game was tied at two with Ringgold batting in the bottom of the fifth when an error scored one run for Ringgold, and as the rain picked up in America’s greatest ballpark, so did the Rams scoring. Ringgold […]

WALK OFF WINNER FOR RESERVE MUDDLES MILTON

BERLIN CENTER, OH- A walk-off single led Western Reserve past Jackson-Milton 3-2 on Wednesday.  The game was tied at two with Western Reserve batting in the bottom of the tenth when Nick Niemi singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. The pitching was strong on both sides.  Blue Devil pitchers struck out ten, while Jackson-Milton […]

BLUE DEVILS RIDE HOT BATS TO WIN OVER RIDGE

BERLIN CENTER, OH- The Western Reserve Blue Devils grabbed an early lead on its way to a 12-4 victory over Mineral Ridge on Tuesday.  Western Reserve took the lead on a fielder’s choice in the first inning. The  Blue Devils secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the third inning.  The offensive firepower by Western Reserve Blue […]

CLIPPERS TAKE CONTROL OF EOAC WITH WIN OVER SOUTHERN

SALINEVILLE, OH- Columbiana (6-1, 4-0 EOAC) traveled to Southern Local (6-4, 4-1) to kick off a two-game set on Tuesday afternoon.  Both teams entered the contest undefeated in the league and looking to keep pace with Lisbon who also owns a perfect league record.  The Clippers took care of business posting a 4-0 win over the […]

CLEVER CLOVER; IRISH TAKE FIRST GAME OF HOLY WAR

STRUTHERS, OH- The Ursuline Irish beat Cardinal Mooney 4-1 on Tuesday in the first edition of “The Holy War” in 2021. The Irish got things started in the first inning when Dante Walker grounded out, scoring one run.  Jonah Kirchner led things off on the hill for Ursuline. The right-hander surrendered one run on two hits over four innings, striking out five. Cole […]

LADY CARDS KEEP THINGS ROLLING OVER SVSM

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Cardinal Mooney Girls Lacrosse improved to 4-1 Tuesday after defeating Akron St. Vincent St. Mary 11-8. Angelina Rotunno led the way with 3 goals. Annie Daprile, Lucy Graziano, and Ella Szalay each had 2 goals apiece. Sophia Sgredas had 1 goal and Anna Wollet had a goal and two assists. Ava Szalay led the […]