AUSTINTOWN LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MATT HAMLEY

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AUSTINTOWN OH- After a couple of weeks off from their district championship, Austintown’s 10U softball team is gearing up for a run at a state championship.  They won a district with a victory over Poland.  Led by their pitching, Austintown will be a formidable threat to earn a trophy this weekend. Mila Hamley dazzled for Austintown in the circle in districts and will look to do the same in the state tournament.

Right next to her and her teammates on the journey is head coach Matt Hamley. He got into softball when his daughter did, and has loved coaching the game ever since. Coach Hamley took the time to come on to Running Point to help us preview their stats tournament run. He talks with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about what have been the keys to getting this far, what it will take to win, and much more. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the leader of Austintown 10U softball exclusively on YSN.

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BOARDMAN LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MARISSA DAVIES

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BOARDMAN OH- For the first time since 1976, the Boardman Little League softball program has a state championship. After fighting their way through a tough bracket, Boardman got the 14-2 championship sealing victory on Tuesday night to move them forward. They now move on to play in the regional bracket in Whitestown Indiana on July 25th. The winner of that bracket goes to the Little League World Series.

Head coach Marissa Davies leads this fantastic group of young girls. She has won a state championship as a varsity player at Boardman back in 2001, and now has brought a banner home as a coach. Both memories will continue to carry a special place in her heart. Davies was able to take the time to hop on to YSN’s Running Point to talk with Anthony and Ty about the incredible journey her team has been on so far. They discuss some of the names that have stepped up big for the team, what this experience will mean for the players moving forward, and so much more. Don’t miss this exclusive sit down with the head coach of Boardman 12U softball only on YSN!

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SOUTH RANGE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH JIM HANEK

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CANFIELD OH- South Range baseball is in an all too familiar spot. The Raiders won their second straight district championship last week with a 7-2 win over Columbiana.  Now the Raiders look to advance in the regional bracket in a regional semifinal against Gates Mills Hawken on Thursday.

Raider head coach Jim Hanek will draw on his experience with deep playoff runs to try and lead this group. He was able to join YSN’s Running Point this week to discuss what challenge lies ahead.  He talks with Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about some of the players who have stepped up this season, what makes this team unique, and much more. It’s almost time to hoist the colors! Get ready with Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner with Jim Hanek

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 4) WITH STEVE WARD

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AUSTINTOWN OH- Fitch finds themselves one win away from a ticket to the state playoffs.  After winning their regional semifinal against Brecksville Broadview Heights 5-2 on Tuesday, Fitch is in the regional finals. The opponent in front of them is North Canton Hoover.  Hoover is the team that ended the Falcons season last year.  Now the two teams match up on a much higher scale with a trip to state on the line.

Head coach Steve Ward was just named YSN’s coach of the year, and we had him on Running Point this week to help us preview the regional final against Hoover. Don’t miss the latest Coach’s Corner with Steve Ward

 

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URSULINE SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH KRISTINA DUGAN

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- For the second straight season Ursuline is heading to regionals. This team has set this as a goal ever since falling just short of Akron in their last game last season. Not only do they want to win for their seniors this season, but last year’s seniors deserve to see this program in state. Ursuline got the 7-0 win over Rootstown in the district championship to clinch the trip to regionals. The Irish will travel to Ravenna on Wednesday to take on Northwestern for the regional semifinals. On the other side of the bracket South Range plays Tuslaw. Games in Ravenna start at 1:00. Ursuline is slated as the second game of the day.

Head coach Kristina Dugan stopped by Running Point to recap the Irish district championship run, and give us a preview of the upcoming regional game. Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig get a chance to speak with coach exclusively on YSN.

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URSULINE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 3) WITH PAUL KEMPE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- The Ursuline Fighting Irish have been a team that has one thriller of a roller coaster season. Having more high spots than low, Ursuline has so far compiled a 15-8 record to this point of the season.  Including big wins over Division 1 opponents, hitting tanks over the wall, and so many highlights through the pitching staff.

Having five different pitchers have a season Earned Run Average (ERA) under 3.  Being an Ursuline graduate made it easier for Head Coach Paul Kempe to step in and fill the role of pushing tradition, character, and respect of the game. All foundations that have built Ursuline’s program. Beating Waterloo in The Sectional FInal by a score of 8-4, has put The Irish just two wins away from capturing a district crown.

Next on the docket? A high quality Middlefield Cardinal team with a 12-8 record on the year. Catch this edition of Coaches Corner, where Anthony and Ty catch up with Coach Kempe on the season, all while looking ahead at tournament aspirations. Exclusively on YSN!  You can also catch #4 Ursuline as they take on #6 Cardinal at beautiful Bob Cene Park on Monday, May 23rd.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH COLE PETERSON

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Colleges are starting to wrap up the spring semester and pretty soon summer football camp will begin. No one is more excited than Cole Peterson for this time of year as you can always find him roaming the sidelines bringing the energy at Stambaugh Stadium for the Penguins on Saturdays!

YSN’s own, Steve Leslie, was able to sit down with the newest member of the Youngstown State Penguins football coaching staff, Cole Peterson, to talk about some of the excitement around the program and upcoming season, as well as, what made Cole want to be a member of the YSU staff, what it’s like to become the next college coach in his family following in his father’s footsteps, and much much more!

GARFIELD BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH MIKE PAES

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GARRETTSVILLE OH- To say the Garrettsville Garfield Baseball had rode the roller coaster in the beginning of the season. Experiencing back-to-back conference wins, highlighted by a no-hitter, capped off by massive run production that led Garfield to two consecutive wins over Liberty.  Garfield also experienced their lows, with consecutive losses by a Champion team that was there to let some frustrations loose.

However, like Garfield always does, they find ways to bounce back and do it with force! Handing Crestview their first loss of the season, and only conference loss on the year, back on April 26th. Competing in The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) Gray tier has sharpened The G-Men’s teeth

Garrettsville has a firm grip on the conference mountain as far as standings are concerned. Question is, who will be the first to the top? Do not miss this edition of Coaches Corner with Garrettsville Garfield’s Head Coach, Michael Paes.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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CHANEY BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH ERIC GRUBER

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YOUNGSTOWN OH-  Work hard. Be prepared. Earn everything. These are the principles that define Chaney High School and Youngstown’s West Side. For Head Coach Eric Gruber, these three aspects of not only the game, but of life, have more than exemplified the adversity that this baseball season has brought.

Having only a handful of games under their belt, both the coaching staff as well as the players are continuing to work through the cancellations with the tournament rapidly approaching.  Working Hard with many days of added practice, The Cowboys have always known how to put their head down and grind.

Be prepared for a sport that has showcased no game is guaranteed, but you need to be ready when that bell rings. Chaney stays ready! Earn everything because nothing is given. Perhaps the tagline for all of Northeastern Ohio, but does any team represent that as much as Chaney? One this is certain, The Cowboys intend on earning everyone’s respect back. One sport at a time.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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JACKSON MILTON SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH MARIAH CICCOLELLI

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NORTH JACKSON OH- Every team has had to dodge the crazy weather that the month of April brought to Northeast Ohio. Jackson Milton has had to navigate more than most. With multiple long pauses to the season, it’s easy to think frustration would start to loom inside the Blue Jays program. However, the seniors set the tone and kept everyone focused. And now that the Blue Jays have come out of the rain and found consistent games, they have gotten on some kind of hot streak. They took the week with a season sweep of Mineral Ridge and Waterloo. Their offense has lit up, and their pitching has always been strong. Teams better not sleep on Jackson Milton because they’re catching fire at the right time.

Head coach Mariah Ciccolelli was able to talk to the boys on Running Point about her program. She talks with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about navigating the crazy weather, the personality of her team shining through the clouds, and much more. Don’t miss Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner with Mariah Ciccolelli

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