BOARDMAN FALLS JUST SHY OF A STATE TITLE

IRONTON OH- Boardman fell 2-1 in a heartbreaker to Wheelersburg on Wednesday in the state championship despite out-hitting them three to zero.

Julia Putko struck out 13 batters on the day, and threw yet another no hitter in the tournament. She surrendered zero hits and two runs over six innings while walking two.

Kailey Hughes walked, which helped Boardman tie the game at one in the bottom of the third.

Kailey led Boardman 10u District 2023 with one run batted in. Mia Davies had a great day at the plate going 2-2 and scoring the lone Boardman run.  Putko also racked a hit for Boardman.