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.

CANFIELD SENIORS TAKEN CARE OF

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CANFIELD OH- Canfield had all cylinders firing on offense on Thursday, winning big over Struthers 11-1.

Canfield put up three runs in the fifth inning. Zain Jadallah, Stephen Maszczak, and AJ Havrilla each had RBIs in the big inning.

Connor Miller was credited with the victory for Canfield. The righty surrendered one run on one hit over four innings, striking out three and walking one. Trent Rarick threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

The Cardinals launched one home run on the day. Ben Slanker went yard in the third inning.

Canfield racked up 15 hits in the game. Ethan Prout, Jack Davis, and Jadallah all managed multiple hits for Canfield. Davis and Prout each collected three hits to lead the way.

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BULLDOGS JUMP AHEAD IN THEIR FIRST MATCHUP WITH GIRARD

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GIRARD OH- Poland put up six runs in the first on its way to a 9-2 victory over Girard on Thursday. Poland’s big inning was driven by singles by Carmine Tukalo, Chris Denney, and Aiden Thompson, walks by Ryan Dilullo and Dominic Elia, and a fielder’s choice by Jacob Hayes.

The Bulldogs got things moving in the first inning. Tukalo singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Matt Paparodis got the win for Poland. The righthander surrendered zero runs on four hits over five innings, striking out seven and walking one. Mike Gushura threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Nate Freeland took the loss for Girard. The hurler lasted four innings, allowing seven hits and seven runs while striking out two.

Denney led Poland with three hits in four at bats. Poland didn’t commit a single error in the field. Denney had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

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JFK SHUTS IT DOWN AGAINST HEARTLAND

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WARREN OH- Jaden Rishel threw a shutout to lead John F. Kennedy Catholic  past Heartland Christian 6-0 on Thursday.

A single by Drew Walker in the fourth inning was a positive for Heartland Christian.

Rishel led things off on the mound for the Eagles. Rishel surrendered zero runs on one hit over seven innings, striking out ten.

Will Morgan led things off on the hill for Heartland Christian. The pitcher lasted four innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while striking out one. Brett Walker threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

JFK tallied 11 hits in the game. Michael Condoleon, Micheal Bartoe, and Aidan Rossi each racked up multiple hits. Condoleon went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the way in hits.

Walker led Heartland Christian with one hit in two at bats.

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JAYS CLAIM MVAC TITLE

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NORTH JACKSON OH- Jackson Milton defeated Mineral Ridge 7-2 thanks to a strong start. They scored on a groundout by Billy Sloan in the first inning and a single by Caden Ruby in the second inning. The win hands the Blue Jays the 2023 MVAC Scarlet Tier Championship.

The Blue Jays pulled away for good with one run in the second inning. In the second Ruby singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Jackson Milton tallied three runs in the third inning. Aaren Romigh, Aiden Pugh, and Jaidyn Henry each had RBIs in the big inning.

Romigh took the win for the Jays. The pitcher went seven innings, allowing two runs on eight hits, striking out seven and walking one.

Justin Barker took the loss for Mineral Ridge. The pitcher went three and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits and striking out six.

Pugh led Jackson Milton with two hits in two at bats. Gino Novello went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead the Rams in hits.

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WARRIORS ABLE TO AVENGE EARLY SEASON LOSS TO RIVAL

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East Palestine, OH- The Edgewood Warriors ran off with the lead late in the game in an 8-3 victory over rival Lakeside Dragons on Wednesday.  The game was tied at two with Edgewood batting in the top of the fifth when Zane Naylor singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run. Lakeside opened up scoring in the first inning.  Lakeside scored one run when Matt Wagner singled. The Warriors evened things up at two in the top of the third inning with Logan Kray grounded out, scoring one run.

Naylor was the winning pitcher for Edgewood, after the right hander surrendered three runs on three hits over seven innings, striking out nine. Junior lefty Alex DiSalvatore took the loss for Lakeside. The Dragon lasted six and two-thirds innings, allowing ten hits and eight runs while striking out five. Edgewood tallied ten hits in the game.  Aidan Hernandez and Kray all managed multiple hits for Edgewood.  Hernandez went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the Edgewood Warriors in hits. Lakeside’s Dylan Newsome led the Dragons with two hits in three at bats. The 2023 baseball battle for the bridge ends with each team taking a win on their rival’s home field. Both teams will start their OHSAA tournament journey next week with Lakeside travelling to Twinsburg and Edgewood playing host the Howland.

WYCHOCK’S PERFECT DAY AT THE PLATE FUELS HUGE HERALDS WIN

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East Palestine, OH- Aaron Wychock’s 4 hits and 5 RBIs helped lead the way for the Saint John Heralds over the Lordstown Red Devils 22-2 on Wednesday.  Wychock singled in the first, singled in the second, doubled in the fourth, and singled in the fifth. The Heralds got things started in the first inning when Anthony Severino singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run. Saint John scored eight runs in the second inning.  The Heralds big bats were led by Ezra Campbell, Wychock, Will Anderson, Ryan Williams, and Bryson Vennitti, who all drove in runs.

Senior Jesus Hernandez started on the mound for Saint John going two innings, allowing one run on three hits, striking out four and walking zero. Saint John racked up 14 hits on the day.  Wychock, Anderson, and Campbell each had multiple hits for the  Heralds.  Wychock went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Saint John in hits.  Severino led Saint John with two stolen bases, as they owned the base paths with seven stolen bases. The Heralds will host the Bristol Panthers in another NAC battle on 05/11/23 at Smith Field in Ashtabula.

LESS EQUALS MORE IN NO-HITTER OVER LISBON

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Ian Less was brilliant on the mound on Wednesday, as Less threw a no-hitter to lead Columbiana past Lisbon 17-0.

The Clippers got things started in the first inning when Less singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.

Columbian put up six runs in the fourth inning. The Clippers’ offense in the inning came from fielder’s choices by Bayden Pipoly and Devin Daugherty, a triple by Less, a single by Maxx Grommes, and an error on a ball put in play by Reese Roush.

Less took the win for Columbiana with the no-no. The righty surrendered zero runs on zero hits over five innings, striking out five.

Gage Owens took the loss for the Blue Devils. The pitcher went four innings, allowing 17 runs on 16 hits, striking out two, and walking zero.

Columbiana collected 16 hits on the day. Colin Keleman, Daugherty, Less, Max Conway, and Alex Eusebio each collected multiple hits for the team. Conway, Less, Daugherty, and Keleman all had three hits to lead the Clippers.

FITCH TESTS THEIR LUCK; UPEND URSULINE

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- The Fitch Falcons grabbed an early lead on its way to a 9-5 victory over Ursuline on Wednesday. The Falcons scored on a single by Jack Knight in the first inning, a double by Donavan Bell-Sullivan in the first inning, and a single by Jackson Cheeks in the second inning.

Ursuline scored three runs in the fourth inning, but Fitch still managed to pull out the victory. The Irish scored its runs on a home run by Jack Ericson.

Fitch scored four runs in the fifth inning. The Falcons’ big inning was driven by a single by Drew Kaschak and a double by Cheeks.

Mason Petridis was credited with the victory for Austintown-Fitch. The pitcher allowed eight hits and four runs over six innings, striking out seven. Knight threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Knight recorded the last three outs to earn the save for the Falcons.

Tom Groner took the loss for Ursuline. The righty surrendered five runs on six hits over three and a third innings, striking out four.

The Falcons racked up 11 hits. Bell-Sullivan, Cheeks, and Knight all managed multiple hits for Fitch. Bell-Sullivan went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the team in hits. Austintown-Fitch was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Jake Wallace made the most plays with nine.

Ursuline racked up ten hits on the day. Ericson, Luca Ricchiuti, and Anthony Triveri all collected multiple hits for the Irish.