CANFIELD TURNS AROUND AND WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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BOARDMAN OH- Canfield bounced back and took down Wheelersburg 5-1 on Monday in the winner-take-all championship game of the 10U state tournament.

An early error got Canfield on the board in the first inning.

Reese Grimes singled for Wheelersburg, tying the game at one in the bottom of the first.

The game stayed tight until the fifth inning when Lilly Barber singled, driving in two runs. McKayla Lang then tripled, pushing the lead to 5-1.

Barber was a force on the mound, allowing just four hits and one run over six innings, striking out nine and walking three. Brynn Williams took the loss for Wheelersburg, pitching one and one-third innings, giving up one run on two hits, striking out two, and walking one. Grimes started for Wheelersburg, giving up one hit and four runs (three earned) over four and two-thirds innings, with eight strikeouts and six walks.

Lang drove in two runs, going 1-for-2. Emmie Edenfield, Barber, and Lang each had a hit. Lucy Crowgey led with two walks. Canfield showed patience at the plate, drawing seven walks. They were solid in the field, committing no errors, with Lang handling nine plays.

For Wheelersburg, Grimes went 1-for-2 and drove in a run, while Shalyn Hall led with two hits in two at-bats.

With this win, Canfield clinches the 10U state championship.

WHEELERSBURG FORCES A WINNER TAKE ALL FINAL

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BOARDMAN OH- Canfield couldn’t bounce back after a rough start, losing 2-0 to Wheelersburg on Monday in the 10U state championship round. Wheelersburg grabbed the lead in the first inning when Brynn Williams singled, driving in two runs.

Gabby Stack was solid for Canfield, striking out 11, giving up five hits and two runs over six innings, with only one walk.

Reese Grimes was lights out for Wheelersburg, throwing a no-hitter. She struck out eight and walked one over six innings, sealing the win.

Canfield’s defense was flawless, with McKayla Lang leading with 13 chances in the field.

Williams was the star for Wheelersburg, going 2-for-2 and driving in both runs.

With this win, Wheelersburg forces a decisive game against Canfield to crown the state champion.

WHEELERSBURG EARNS THEIR SPOT IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

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BOARDMAN OH- Wheelersburg exploded for nine runs in the fourth inning, cruising to a 12-0 win over Olentangy on Sunday and advancing to the 10U state championship.

The fourth-inning rally featured Reese Stang doubling in two runs, Ava Kate Chamberlain singling in another, Madelyn Bailey doubling in two more, Harper Burgess singling in two, Brynnli Greenhill tripling in one, and Audrey Styles singling in another.

Wheelersburg got on the board early in the second inning with Elle Glockner’s RBI double.

They added to the lead in the third when Greenhill singled and then stole home.

Reese Grimes was dominant on the mound, pitching four hitless, scoreless innings, striking out nine, and walking two.

Wheelersburg racked up 11 hits, with leadoff hitter Greenhill going 2-for-3. They also stole nine bases and were flawless in the field, with Emmalynn Chidsee handling nine chances.

Next up, Wheelersburg faces Canfield in the state championship on Monday. They’ll need to win both games of a doubleheader to take the title.

WHEELERSBURG AVOIDS ELIMINATION FOR ONE MORE DAY

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BOARDNAN OH- Reese Grimes was dominant, striking out 16 batters and leading Wheelersburg past Tallmadge 8-2 on Saturday in a state tournament elimination game. Grimes allowed six hits and two runs over six innings with just one walk.

Brynnli Greenhill was a force at the plate, going 3-for-4 with singles in the first, second, and sixth innings.

Wheelersburg jumped ahead in the first inning. Emmalynn Chidsee singled to drive in a run, Grimes grounded out to score another, and Ava-Kate Chamberlain singled to bring in two more.

In the second inning, Greenhill singled and later stole home, adding to Wheelersburg’s lead.

Tallmadge’s Hollie Danforth struggled, giving up four hits and five runs over 1.2 innings, with one strikeout and four walks.

Wheelersburg racked up 13 hits, with Chamberlain going 3-for-3 and leading with two RBIs. Greenhill and Chamberlain each had three hits, while Chidsee and Reese Stang also had multiple hits. Audrey Styles drew two walks, contributing to the team’s total of seven. Wheelersburg ran wild on the bases, stealing 15 times. Defensively, they were solid, committing no errors, with Chidsee handling 16 chances.

For Tallmadge, Makenna Carlton drove in two runs, going 1-for-2. Ellenorah Serian led the team with a 2-for-2 performance. Defensively, Tallmadge was clean, with Carlton fielding 11 chances flawlessly.

Wheelersburg moves on to play Olentangy on Sunday at 10:00 am, staying alive in the tournament for now.

CANFIELD ROLLS ON TO MONDAY

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BOARDMAN OH- Canfield rolled over Olentangy 10-0 on Saturday, earning a spot in the state championship on Monday.

They started strong in the first inning with Jessa Deley singling, McKayla Lang doubling, Lydia Handel grounding out, Hailey Reigrut singling, and Emmie Edenfield singling, each bringing in a run.

Canfield tacked on another run in the second thanks to an Olentangy error, pushing the score to 6-0.

The third inning saw more fireworks as Lang doubled in a run, Gabby Stack tripled, scoring two, and Marcella Minoti singled to bring another run home.

Deley earned the win, allowing just one hit and no runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking none. Stack started the game, pitching a hitless, scoreless inning with three strikeouts.

Canfield racked up 10 hits, with Deley and Lang leading the charge. Lang, hitting in the heart of the lineup, went 2-for-2 and drove in two runs. The defense was flawless, with Lang handling 10 chances cleanly.

Canfield now awaits the winner of Olentangy vs. Wheelersburg in Monday’s state championship. Canfield just needs one more win to clinch the title, while their opponent will have to beat them twice in a row.

TALLMADGE AVOIDS ELIMINATION

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BOARDMAN OH- Tallmadge 10U came out swinging on Friday, crushing Hamilton 11-2 in a state tournament elimination game.

Tallmadge jumped ahead in the first inning with Lea Smith singling, Hollie Danforth walking, and Ella Benson hitting into a fielder’s choice, each bringing in a run.

The team added three more runs in the third, highlighted by Danforth’s triple on an 0-2 count, pushing the score to 6-1.

The fifth inning saw Tallmadge pile on five more runs. A wild pitch, a single by Lydia Sudzina, an inside-the-park home run by Makenna Carlton, and another single from Smith sealed the deal.

Teresa Coogan took the win for Tallmadge, allowing two hits and two runs over five innings with eight strikeouts and three walks. Brooklynn Myers took the loss for Hamilton, giving up 11 runs (nine earned) on eight hits over six innings, striking out five and walking seven. Sudzina pitched a flawless inning in relief, striking out three and giving up just one hit.

Tallmadge racked up eight hits, with Smith leading the way with two in two at-bats. Kendall Ringer drew two walks, contributing to the team’s seven for the game. Ringer and Carlton stole multiple bases, with the team swiping six total. They were solid in the field, committing no errors, and Carlton was a standout with 14 chances.

For Hamilton, Gia Harness, Ellee Robinson, and Myka Gray each had a hit, with Harness and Robinson driving in one run apiece.

Tallmadge moves on to face Wheelersburg on Saturday at noon in another elimination game, while Hamilton’s tournament run ends here.

CANFIELD PITCHING KEEPS UP THE PACE

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BOARDMAN OH- Lilly Barber was on fire Friday, striking out 13 batters and leading Canfield 10U to a 3-1 victory over Wheelersburg. Barber gave up four hits and one run over six innings, with just two walks.

Both teams brought their A-game on the mound. Canfield’s pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts, while Wheelersburg’s pitchers fanned eight.

Canfield took the lead in the third inning thanks to a wild pitch and an error that brought in three runs.

Reese Grimes took the loss for Wheelersburg, pitching five innings and giving up three runs (one earned) on one hit, with eight strikeouts and three walks.

Grace Carpenter led Canfield with a hit in her only at-bat. The team was solid in the field, turning a double play and committing no errors. McKayla Lang was a standout with 13 chances handled flawlessly.

For Wheelersburg, Reese Stang drove in their only run, going 1-for-2. Brynn Williams had a perfect day at the plate, going 2-for-2.

CANFIELD TAKES THEIR FIRST STEP IN STATE BRACKET

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BOARDMAN OH- Both teams brought their A-game on Thursday, but Canfield’s 10U squad clinched a 2-0 win over Tallmadge. Gabby Stack was a beast on the mound, racking up 18 outs.

Stack was on fire, fanning 13 batters. She pitched a no-hitter, giving up zero runs and only three walks over six innings.

Lydia Handel’s double got Canfield on the scoreboard in the second inning.

McKayla Lang was hot at the plate, going 2-for-2 and leading the team in hits. Handel and Lang each knocked in a run. Emmie Edenfield showed a good eye, drawing two walks. The whole team was patient at the plate, collecting eight walks in total.

CANFIELD FINISHES THE JOB

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Canfield finished up their journey all the way through the loser’s bracket in the 10U softball District 2 championship on Tuesday, beating Austintown for the second night in a row 3-1 to clinch the title and punch their ticket to state.

Canfield’s offense was on fire, with Grace Carpenter leading the way by going 2-2 with an RBI. Gabby Stack contributed with a 1-2 performance and an RBI, while Lydia Handel also added an RBI. Lilly Barber, McKayla Lang, and Emmie Edenfield each went 1-2 and scored a run, with Jessa Deley chipping in with a 1-2 night.

On the mound, Stack pitched 2.2 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 5. Barber took over for 3.1 innings, giving up 2 hits, no runs, and striking out 7, sealing the deal for Canfield.

For Austintown, Addison Figley had a strong performance, going 2-2 with a run and a walk. Camille Williams and Lucia Williams each went 1-2, while Khloe Grimm drove in a run. Figley also pitched 4 innings, giving up 7 hits and 3 runs while striking out 4.

Canfield’s combination of solid hitting and strong pitching proved too much for Austintown, earning them the championship and a spot in the state tournament.

CANFIELD FORCES WINNER TAKE ALL SHOWDOWN

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BOARDMAN OH- Lilly Barber was on fire, fanning 12 batters as Canfield blanked Austintown 5-0 on Monday, setting up a winner-takes-all showdown on Tuesday. Barber was untouchable, giving up no hits or runs over five innings and only walking one.

Canfield struck first in the opening frame, with McKayla Lang’s sac fly bringing in two runs. They piled on more in the third, thanks to Barber’s single, Lang’s single, and Gabby Stack’s double, each driving in a run.

Lily Mattern took the loss for Austintown. She pitched three innings, giving up five runs (three earned) on six hits, with three strikeouts and no walks. Jessa Deley came in for Canfield and shut down Austintown in the final inning, allowing no hits, striking out two, and walking one.

Canfield racked up nine hits. Lang was a force in the middle of the lineup, driving in two runs and going 1-for-1. Hailey Reigurt and Barber each picked up two hits, making solid contributions to the team’s victory.

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