BIRDS BOUNCE BACK; JFK TOPS VIKINGS

NILES, OH- On Saturday, Warren JFK took down LaBrae Vikings 6-3, thanks in large part to a standout performance at the plate by Taggart Carfangia, who went a perfect three-for-three at the dish.  

The Eagles led by Carfangia, who was on fire, hitting singles in the second, fourth, and sixth innings. The Eagles started strong, scoring early in the first inning when Dominic Ryan walked, Michael Bartoe singled, and then Ryan scored from third on a tag up, followed by a LaBrae error that brought another run home.

The Eagles didn’t let up, adding another run in the second after Michael Condoleon hit a double to deepen their lead.

Ryan was solid on the mound, picking up the win for the Eagles. He pitched four innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out four and walking two. Landon Brunstetter ended up with the loss for LaBrae, giving up six runs (five earned) over four innings, with four strikeouts and three walks. Caleb Hadley also made an appearance in relief for the Eagles, throwing a hitless, scoreless inning.

Bartoe, Condoleon, and Andrew Lapolla each chipped in with an RBI, helping to build the Eagles’ lead. Carfangia wasn’t just a threat with his bat; he also showed off his speed, stealing two bases during the game. Defensively, the Eagles were on point, turning a crucial double play.

For LaBrae, Dylan Simpson and Aiden Doll each contributed an RBI in an effort to keep the game within reach.

Looking ahead, the Eagles are set to host Aquinas on Monday, hoping to carry the momentum from Saturday’s win into their next game.  LaBrae will travel to Campbell to take on the Red Devils on Monday in a return to conference action.