BULLDOGS ARE OFF THEIR LEASH

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EAST PALESTINE, OHIO- The Brookfield Warriors lost the lead late in a 5-2 defeat to the East Palestine Bulldogs on Monday.

The game was tied at one with the Bulldogs batting in the bottom of the fifth when Cale Moraski doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs. In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Bulldogs tied things up at one when Blake Noel grounded out, scoring one run.

The Bulldogs totaled eight hits in the game as Hunter Bourne and Phoenix Marvin each racked up multiple hits at the plate. Moraski was on the pitcher’s mound for the Bulldogs as the righty went six and two-thirds innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and striking out 12.

The Warriors scattered eight hits in the game as Brandon Hardman and Gavin Marsh all had multiple hits. Marsh and Hardman each collected two hits to lead things at the plate.

Hunter Warrender was on the mound for the Warriors. The righthander lasted six innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while striking out six and walking one.

East Palestine will now face South Range in the second round of the Division III statewide tournament. 

 

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CLIPPERS IN CRUISE CONTROL

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COLUMBIANA, OHIO- Devin Daugherty had all the right stuff on Monday for the Columbiana Clippers, allowing zero runs and besting the Conneaut Spartans by a score of 10-0.

The Clippers were boosted by Alex Eusebio who went 4-for-4 at the plate.  Eusebio singled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the fourth, and singled in the sixth.

The Clippers scored five runs in the second inning as the big inning was thanks to singles by Dylan Hogan and Eusebio, a groundout by Colin Keleman, and a double by Daugherty.

Daugherty earned the victory on the pitcher’s mound for the Clippers as he surrendered zero runs on three hits over six innings, striking out 11.

Bryce Spurlin took the loss for the Spartans as the righty lasted five and a third innings, allowing 12 hits and ten runs while striking out four.

Columbiana will now take on Kirtland in round two of the Division III Statewide Tournament. 

 

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BRAVES BUILD THEIR WAY TO AN UPSET VICTORY

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BERLIN CENTER, OHIO- Bradley Hamilton threw a gem on Friday for the Badger Braves, allowing zero runs and besting Western Reserve by a score of 2-0.

The Braves got things started in the second inning when Tyler McWilliams singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Lewis Flowers led the Braves at the plate with two hits in four at bats and Hamilton pitched the Braves to victory a the righty went seven innings, allowing zero runs on three hits and striking out ten.

Evan Slaven took the loss for Western Reserve as the bulldog went four innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out one.

With the win the Braves will now advance to round two to take on the Springfield Tigers on Thursday. 

 

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THE FALLS STANDS TALL

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NEWTON FALLS, OHIO- The Newton Falls Tigers got out to an eight-run lead in the fifth inning and held on for a 10-8 victory over the Mineral Ridge Rams on Monday.

The Rams scored five runs in the failed comeback on a error, a single by AJ Sandy, a error, and a home run by Jackson Geddes. Geddes and Gino Novello all managed multiple hits as Geddes went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Rams in hits.

The Tigers pulled away for good with five runs in the third inning as Cameron Huff singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Trevor Ruscoe singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Carter Rapczak singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run, and Ethan Powell grounded out, scoring one run.

Xavier Klamer took the loss for the Rams as he allowed ten hits and eight runs over three and a third innings, striking out four.

Newton Falls will now take on Labrae in round two of the Division III statewide tournament.

 

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A HERALDED START FOR ST. JOHN AS THEY FINISH UNDEFEATED IN THE NAC

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East Palestine, OH- Saint John grabbed the lead late in the game in a 16-4 victory over the Bristol Panthers on Monday.  The game was tied at four with the Heralds batting in the top of the fourth when sophomore Will Anderson singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. Bristol scored four runs in the second inning, but Saint John still managed to pull out the victory.  The offensive firepower by Bristol was led by Zack Caldwell, and Kaiden Kohler, all driving in runs in the inning. Saint got things started in the first inning.  An error scored one run for the Heralds. Saint John knotted the game up at four in the top of the third inning and scored one run when Matt Miller singled. The Heralds racked up six runs in the fifth inning.  Saint John put the pressure on, lead by singles by Anderson, Ezra Campbell, and Tom Miller,  by Jesus Hernandez and Vin Narducci, and a walk by Bryson Vennitti.

 

Miller was on the hill for Saint John. The pitcher went two innings, allowing four runs on zero hits and walking one. Brent Songer manned the rubber for Bristol Panthers. Songer went three and a third innings, allowing ten runs on ten hits and striking out one.  Caldwell and Jayden Miller entered the game as relief, throwing one and one-third innings and one-third of an inning respectively. Saint John had 13 hits in the game with Campbell, Miller, Anderson, and Miller each racking up multiple hits for the Heralds.  Campbell went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Heralds in hits. Jack Berry led Bristol with one hit in one at bats. Saint John went undefeated in league play in their first year as members of the NAC.  Saint John will travel to 7 seeded Wellsville for round one of the OHSAA playoffs on Thursday and Bristol is set to host 13 seed Lisbon on Thursdsay.

DETRICK DOES THE TRICK AS THE WARRIORS WIN IN THE OPENING ROUND

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East Palestine, OH- The Edgewood Warriors defeated Howland Tigers 9-2 on Monday in the first round of the OHSAA playoffs thanks to seven runs in the third inning.  Edgewoods big bats were led by Zack Vencill, Alex Sperduto, Ethan Detrick, Aidan Hernandez, Caleb Johnson, and Drew Hlavtur, who all drove in runs. Detrick was the winning pitcher for the Warriors. The pitcher allowed seven hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out five. Braden Adams took the loss for Howland Tigers. The Tiger lasted two and a third innings, allowing two hits and four runs.

Edgewood tallied one home run on the day. Detrick put one out in the sixth inning. Sperduto went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Edgewood in hits. Howland did not commit a single error in the field. Nick Leasure had five chances in the field, the most on the team. The Warriors will face off against the 8 seed Poland Bulldogs at Poland on Wednesday.

JAYS TAKE BATTLE OF TWO MVAC CHAMPIONS

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By Michael Wolfgang 

NORTH JACKSON, OHIO – A matchup of both MVAC champions gave the fans a nail biter that Jackson Milton came out on the winning end 4-3 over LaBrae.

LaBrae seemed to be in control through the first four and a half innings, but that was when Jackson Milton put their foot down and made their move offensive with one run in the fourth, 3 in the fifth, and one run in the sixth to break the 3-3 tie and eventually give the Blue Jays the win, an RBI single by Owen McDevitt.

Drew Sloan led his team on the mound and to a win. Sloan pitched six very strong innings only allowing three hits and three runs with seven strikeouts. One inning of relief work came from McDevitt, and it happened to be the last inning to close out the game.

Billy Sloan, Jaidyn Henry, McDevitt, Caden Ruby, and Aaren Romigh each came away with one hit a piece, and the final line for Jackson Milton reads four runs on five hits with three errors on defense which equaled the amount of errors that LaBrae committed.

CRESTVIEW GOES DEEP INTO THE NIGHT FOR A VICTORY

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COLUMBIANA, OHIO- The Crestview Rebels took the lead late and defeated Springfield 11-10 on Friday.

The game was tied at ten with the Rebels batting in the bottom of the sixth when an error scored one run. Both offenses were strong at the plate as the Rebels collected 11 hits and the Tigers had 12 in the high-scoring affair.

Springfield opened up an early lead in the second inning when Jackson Ensley singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. After Springfield scored two runs in the top of the third, the Rebels answered with two of their own.  Springfield scored again when Brayden Butler’s sac fly scored one run for Springfield and Ryan Matey singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

The Rebels then answered right back when Hunter DuVall singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run and Cade Hancox grounded out, scoring one run.

Cayden Booth earned the win for the Rebels as the righthander allowed zero hits and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking zero. Zack Davis threw two and a third innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Butler took the loss for Springfield. The hurler allowed five hits and six runs over two innings, striking out two.



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HUBBARD BOUNCES BACK TO BLANK RAMS

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HUBBARD, OHIO- The Mineral Ridge Rams fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 9-0 loss to the Hubbard Eagles on Friday.

The Eagles got things started early as they scored on a single by Gabe Rusnak in the first inning, a single by Jonny Adamson in the first inning, a error in the second inning, and a single by Ben Wilcox in the second inning.

The Rams struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Hubbard Eagles, giving up nine runs. The Eagles had 13 hits in the game as Johnny Reyes, Adamson, Andrew Kali, and Ryan Murray all managed multiple hits at the plate.

Rusnak earned the win for on the mound for the Eagles as he allowed two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out 12 and walking one.  Tyler Wright threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Jackson Geddes and Trenton Thomas each collected one hit to lead the Rams at the plate as Jack Gillie was on the mound as he lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing 11 hits and seven runs while striking out one and walking zero.  Trey Rigley threw two and a third innings in relief.

The Rams will get ready for tournament play as they will take on Newton Falls in round one of the Division III statewide tournament. The Eagles will also prepare for their tournament run in the Division II statewide tournament. 

 

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ST JOHN SHOWS THEIR NAC FOR WINNING

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East Palestine, OH- In their first year as members of the Northeastern Athletic Conference (NAC), the Saint John Heralds have grabbed at least a share of the conference championship by beating the Bristol Panthers at home on Thursday 05/11/2023. Will Anderson didn’t allow a single run against Bristol Panthers, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Saint John Heralds to a 4-0 victory on Thursday. In the second inning, Saint John got their offense started when Ryan Williams singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. Anderson led things off on the mound for the Heralds Varsity. The sophomore righthander surrendered zero runs on three hits over seven innings, striking out 14 and walking zero while showing off incredible command the entire afternoon.

An early bright spot for Bristol was a single by Kaiden Kohler in the first inning. Kohler also led things off on the hill for Bristol. The pitcher went five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out four.  Brent Songer threw one inning in relief late in the game. Saint John saw the ball well all day, racking up ten hits in the game.  Anderson, Williams, and Anthony Severino each racked up multiple hits for Heralds. Anderson led Saint John Heralds Varsity Baseball with three hits in four at bats.  Saint John didn’t commit a single error in the field. Severino had the most chances in the field with 13. The Heralds will meet the Panthers again on Monday 05/15/2023 in Bristol before both teams begin their OHSAA tournament games with Saint John playing against Wellsville and Bristol to square off against Lisbon.