THE ‘VILLE BLANKS BOARDMAN ON THE ROAD

BOARDMAN, OH- The Louisville Leopards defeated Boardman 3-0 on Thursday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Zach Root struck out Grayson Eicher to finish off the game.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Louisville pitchers struck out four, while Boardman pitchers sat down seven.

One bright spot for Boardman was a perfect day at the dish by Charlie Young.

Connor Morley was the winning pitcher for the Leopards. The righty allowed three hits and zero runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out three. Zach Root threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Adam Konnerth was on the pitcher’s mound for Boardman. The bulldog surrendered one run on two hits over four innings, striking out four. Kevin Pekkaren and Dylan Barrett entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two and two-thirds innings and one-third of an inning respectively.

Morley led Louisville Varsity Leopards with two hits in three at-bats.

Young went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Boardman in hits. Boardman was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error.

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REBS BATTLE BACK TO EARN SPLIT WITH HEARTLAND

COLUMBIANA, OH- The Crestview Rebels ran off with the lead late in the game in a 5-3 victory over Heartland Christian on Thursday. The game was tied at three with Rebels batting in the top of the fifth when Ethan Feezle singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

Heartland Christian scored three runs in the second inning, but the Rebels still managed to pull out the victory. The big inning for Heartland Christian came thanks to a walk by Bender and a single by Seth Walker.

Crestview got things started in the first inning. Cade Hancox drove in one when Hancox singled.

Cayden Booth was credited with the victory for the Rebels. The righty allowed six hits and three runs over five innings, striking out one.

Morgan took the loss for Heartland Christian. The hurler lasted five innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out five.

Jesse McKee went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Rebels in hits.

Heartland Christian had six hits in the game. Walker and Tsarnas each managed multiple hits for Heartland Christian. Heartland Christian was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error.

EAGLES RUN RULE LEETONIA

HANOVERTON, OHIO- Jason Pratt didn’t allow a single run as the United Eagles defeated Leetonia 11-0 on Thursday.

The Eagles secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the second inning as Nevin Hahlen, Trent Newburn, Waden Kiko, and Grant Irwin each had RBIs in the big inning.

The Eagles totaled 13 hits as Newburn, Ryan Keir, Kiko, and Newburn all managed multiple hits.  Newburn led things at the plate going 3 for 4. The Eagles tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases with Brock Rhodes leading the way with three.

Pratt earned the win on the mound as the pitcher went five innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out nine and walking one.

Gabe Evans took the loss for Leetonia. The pitcher allowed 13 hits and 11 runs over four innings, striking out one.

United will return to play when they take on Minerva at home on Friday. Leetonia will travel to East on Monday. 



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TIGERS TAKE A WIN BACK TO THE JUNGLE

SALEM, OHIO- The Salem Varsity Quakers watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 3-2 loss to Howland on Thursday as the Howland took the lead on a single in the second inning to stay in front for good.

The Tigers tallied seven hits on the day as Jak Kenney and Brode Biggin all managed multiple hits for Howland that started in the second inning, when Jak Kenney singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs.

Brendan Ray earned the victory on the hill for Howland as The bulldog surrendered two runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out 11. Cyle Burt led the Quakers with two hits in three at bats as Lance Bailey was on the pitcher’s mound for the as the hurler surrendered three runs on seven hits over seven innings, striking out three.


Howland will look to stay strong against Girard on Friday, while Salem will try and bounce back against Warren JFK on Friday.




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FLASHES CANT STAND UP TO NEW CASTLE

WARREN, OHIO- The Champion Flashes stayed in it until the end, but the New Castle Hurricanes pulled away late in a 4-2 victory on Thursday.

The Hurricanes trailed 2-1 in the top of the seventh inning when Dominic Cade singled on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs.

Carson Fife, Tyler Skaggs, Hunter Haines, Zack Morris, and Carter Boggs each collected one hit to lead Champion at the plate. Dominick Ratkovich started the game for the Hurricanes as the pitcher surrendered one run on two hits over four innings, walking zero before Dominick Mrozek was credited with the victory. The bulldog allowed three hits and one run over three innings, striking out one and walking zero.

Fife took the loss for Champion as he lasted six and a third innings, allowing eight hits and four runs while striking out six and walking zero.

Champion will try and bounce back when they take on Cardinal Mooney on Saturday. 




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GIRARD WINS THIRD GAME OF THE WEEK

By Michael Wolfgang


GIRARD, OHIO – After sweeping Jefferson in a two game set this week, Girard went out of conference Thursday to get a win over Warren Harding we 7-4.

Girard found themselves in a neck and neck battle most of the way but found a way to get the bats rolling late with an explosive five run bottom of the fifth inning to snatch the win.

Girard trailed 4-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Will Hynes doubled on a 0-1 count that brought home two runs. Zack Ward had a big offensive day going 2-for-3 with two RBI’s to power the Girard lineup. Ward’s teammate Dominic Phillips went 3-for-4 at the plate to be the Indians hit leader.

Tyler Wilson was crowned the winning pitcher. Wilson surrendered one run on one hit over three and a third innings while sitting down two Raider batters with strikeouts. Girards final line was the seven runs on nine hits with three fielding errors that Harding couldn’t find enough ways to take advantage of.

Girard has now won three games in a row and will look to keep the good times rolling at home against Howland on Friday at 5:00 p.m.

MOONEY PUTS UP A FIGHT BUT FALLS TO ST EDS

STRUTHERS, OHIO- The Cardinal Mooney Cardinals stayed in it until the end, but the St. Edward Eagles pulled away late in a 5-4 victory on Thursday.

The game was tied at four with St. Edwards batting in the top of the ninth when Henry Slaby was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

After St. Edward Eagles Varsity scored two runs in the top of the second, the Cardinals answered with two of their own then St. Edward’s scored when Collin Ashdown grounded out, scoring one run.

The Cardinals then answered again when Bronson Ferencak singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run and Matt Kay grounded out, scoring one run. Luke Godlewski got the start for St. Edward’s as the righty went six and a third innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out six.

Jeffrey Brenner led Cardinal Mooney with two hits in four at bats. Logan Boyd was on the mound for the Cardinals as the righthander went seven innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out four before Aidan Hryb threw two innings out of the bullpen.

Cardinal Mooney will now travel to Champion on Saturday to take on the Golden Flashes. 

 

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JAYS SHOW UP BIG IN MINERAL RIDGE

MINERAL RIDGE, OHIO- Mineral Ridge fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 12-3 loss to Jackson-Milton on Thursday as the Rams struggled to contain the high-powered offense of the Blue Jays.

Jackson-Milton got things started when they scored on a error in the first inning, a single by Jaidyn Henry in the first inning, a single by Owen McDevitt in the first inning, a single by Drew Sloan in the second inning, and a groundout by Henry in the second inning.

Billy Sloan pitched Jackson-Milton to victory as the ace allowed five hits and three runs over seven innings, striking out six.

Trey Rigley took the loss for the Rams as he went two-thirds of an inning, allowing ten runs on eight hits and striking out two.

Gino Novello went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Rams at the plate.

Mineral Ridge will try and split the regular season series when they take on Jackson-Milton on Friday.



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HOBAN OUTLASTS IN THRILLER AGAINST JFK

AKRON, OH- Both teams were strong on the pitcher’s mound on Thursday, but Archbishop Hoban was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Warren JFK on Thursday. Jaden Rishel started the game for the Eagles and recorded 18 outs, respectively.

Jordan Kievman earned the win for Hoban. The fireballer lasted five innings, allowing four hits and zero runs while striking out seven. Luke Driscoll threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Rishel started the game for JFK. Rishel went six innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out one.

Aidan Rossi, Michael Condoleon, Andrew Lapolla, Micheal Bartoe, and Dominic Ryan each collected one hit to lead John F. Kennedy Catholic Varsity Eagles.

Michael Ciavolella went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Knights in hits. Archbishop Hoban didn’t commit a single error in the field. Blake Bantum had nine chances in the field, the most on the team.

PRIDEFUL LIONS RUN PAST REBELS

COLUMBIANA, OH- Crestview scored three runs in the third inning, but Heartland Christian still won 13-4 on Thursday. Jesse McKee, Hunter DuVall, and Drew Dattilio powered the big inning with RBIs for the Rebs.

Heartland got on the board in the first inning. Will Morgan singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.  The Lions put up six runs in the second inning and were led by Drew Gault, Drew Walker, Seth Walker, and Brett Walker, who all drove in runs.

Walker got the win for the Lions. Walker went three innings, allowing four runs on three hits and striking out two. Walker threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Luke Julian took the loss for Crestview. The pitcher went two innings, allowing eight runs on six hits and striking out two.

Heartland racked up nine hits in the game. Gault and Morgan each had multiple hits for the Lions. Morgan and Gault each collected three hits to lead they way.