Entries by YSN Staff

HOFFMAN NAMED YSN/BAIRD BROTHERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

STRUTHERS, OH- There have only been two things consistent this summer: Rain, and the leadership performance of Astro Falcon shortstop, Josh Hoffman. The Beaver graduate continued his ambush on Class B opposition this year to the tune of a .414 average that consisted of 16 runs scored, 3 doubles, 3 walks, 13 RBI, and 15 […]

18U: HAVRILLA PITCHES GEM, ASTRO FALCONS TAKE BIG B TITLE

STRUTHERS, OH- Ricky Havrilla has had quite the week.  First, the Canfield grad committed to Tiffin University to continue his education and athletic careers as a Dragon.  Then, on Sunday night in Game 3 of the Class B Championship, Havrilla pitched a complete game to give his Astro Falcons an 8-2 victory, and the Class […]

YSN 2019 ALL CLASS B TEAMS RELEASED

STRUTHERS, OH-  A season of hard work is now in the books in Struthers as the 2019 All Class B Team presented by YSN were released on Sunday. Tyler Cummings -Avalanche Bobby Cavalier -Avalanche William Shaffer -DuraEdge Juston Jones -DuraEdge Caleb Quinn -Eaglewear  Zach Yaskulka- Knightline John Ritter -Knightline Jack Kartsonas -Knightline Tommy Pitko -Knightline  […]

SOPHOMORE NABF ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM RELEASED

NABF 14U World Series All-Tournament Team Drew Stangelo; C – Release Baseball Jarrod Malagise; C – A2Z Athletics AJ Havrilla; 1B – Astro Falcons Luca Ricchiuti; 2B – Astro Falcons Anthony Malagise; 3B – A2Z Athletics Joey Canzoni*; SS – Release Baseball Bryce Barringer; OF – Eagle Wear Noah Newman; OF – Ohio Longhorns Donovan […]

ASTRO FALCONS TAKE NABF SOPHOMORE TITLE IN COMEBACK FASHION

STRUTHERS, OH- The Astro Falcons reign supreme as the newly crowned World Series Champions of the NABF 14U world! The Astro Falcons went back and forth, battling with Release Baseball for six grueling innings until they were able to blow the game open in the top of the seventh inning, with some help from three ill-timed […]

NABF 18U: KNIGHTLINE DOUBLES UP ON VICTORIES IN REGIONAL PLAY

STRUTHERS, OH- Coach Tom “Juice” Otto and Knightline are trying to find their groove, and Saturday they danced their way to 24 runs in a doubleheader. In game one, Knighline blasted their way offensively to a 10-0 win over the Diamond Boys.  Colton Stoneman had three hits including two doubles and scored once, Zach Yaskulka […]

NABF SOPHOMORE: A2Z TOO ATHLETIC FOR EAGLE WEAR

STRUTHERS, OH- It was an interesting day on the diamond for A2Z Athletics today.  The 14U powerhouse blasted through the first game as a pair of Youngstown teams squared off in the NABF 14U World Series as A2Z Athletics battled Eagle Wear.  A2Z won a crazy, high scoring affair 18-10. Braeden D’Angleo picked up the win […]

NAWR-WALK-OFF: BOARDMAN 12U TAKE DISTRICT CROWN ON GAME-WINNING SLAM

BOARDMAN, OH- It was easily one of the top ten games you’ll ever see in your lifetime.  Great pitching, outstanding defense, gutsy performances, high drama, and yes- a walk-off grand slam.  Oh, and by the way- these young men are only twelve. The Boardman All-Stars went back and forth with Canfield for the entire game […]

MANCINI LEADS THE WAY AS CANFIELD FORCES BOARDMAN TO ELIMINATION GAME

BOARDMAN, OH-  One swing is all it takes sometimes.  For Canfield, and for their standout, Dylan Mancini-great things happen in three’s. In the third inning, Canfield 12U stud, Dylan Mancini took a pitch deep into left field and over the 200-foot marker for a three-run home run.  Mancini would add a triple (3-bagger) later on […]