HEADED HOME: LOWELLVILLE ROCKETS BASEBALL PREVIEW

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LOWELLVILLE, OH – The Lowellville Rockets are back in action after a COVID shortened 2020 season and head coach Dan Dougherty and the entire team couldn’t be more excited and eager to get back on the diamond!

Coach Doc will look to Cole Bunofsky, Mike Melillo, and Brandon Simmons to lead the way for Lowellville as they will look to teach the “Rockets way” of baseball to the underclassmen and to ultimately have a chance of winning a district title. Coach Doc wants to “keep ascending” throughout the course of the season and keep building upon their success that comes to reach their goals.

YSN’s own, BIlly McCartney and Quinn Puskar, had the opportunity to chat with Coach Dougherty this week to discuss the team and get a preview about some of the key players who will be making an impact on the field throughout the course of the season, what some of Coach’s expectations are for this season, and to talk about the excitement the Lowellville community has for this season of baseball!

Check out this very special baseball sneak peak at the Lowellville Rockets with head coach, Dan Dougherty!

 

HEADED HOME: POLAND BULLDOGS BASEBALL PREVIEW

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POLAND, OH – The head baseball coach for the Poland Bulldogs is Rich Murray. The Bulldogs this year are very young with only 2 players with varsity experience. That being said, Coach Murray explained to us that his kids are very excited to be on the diamond this year. Coach Murray is always shooting high on his goals, same as it always is to win the league and go play for a district championship. That’s been the standard here in Poland for many years.

For all your Poland Baseball information this year follow YSNLive.com!

 

HEADED HOME: CAMPBELL MEMORIAL RED DEVILS BASEBALL PREVIEW

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CAMPBELL, OH – The Campbell Memorial Red Devils are led by head coach, Jeff Jackson, and he’s looking to lean on his seniors to lead his team this year as most of the upperclassmen played summer ball at the famous Bob Cene Park. Coach Jackson expects those players to take that experience to grow and help his team early. Coach is looking to do a lot of teaching this year with the year off due to COVID, as the most important thing is teach them the “Red Devil way.” Coach Jeff Jackson wants his team to be coachable and pay attention to the details, it will go a long way to the Red Devils growth and development.

Stay here for all your Red Devils news and updates at YSNLive.com!

 

HEADED HOME: CARDINAL MOONEY CARDINALS BASEBALL PREVIEW

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Cardinal Mooney Cardinals are led by head coach Al Franceschelli. Key returning starter for Mooney is Ethan Shaw and standout short stop headed to play at the next level to Gardner Webb after this season. Coach Al talked a little about the  struggle covid and how he is holding practices is very interesting. He calls it POD practices where he splits his team up into outfielders, infielders and pitchers. Mooney has held different times for these POD’s. Coach Al is doing everything he can to keep his players safe and to make sure they get the opportunity to play this year. He also thanked his players, parents and coaches for this stressful time with practices. Hopefully it will pay off for Cardinal Mooney as they have high hopes in winning the steel valley and a long push into the postseason.

Mooney is always followed by YSNLive.com!

 

HEADED HOME: UNITED LADY GOLDEN EAGLES SOFTBALL PREVIEW

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HANOVERTON, OH – Head coach Sam Mathias and the United Lady Golden Eagles softball team are amped up and ready to get the softball season under way! Coach Mathias discussed with us what his plans were for the season, what his expectations are for his team, who some of his key returning players are, and so much more! The Lady Golden Eagles get their season started on Monday, March 29th, at East Palestine!

Check out this exclusive interview with United Lady Golden Eagles softball head coach, Sam Mathias!

 

HEADED HOME: MINERAL RIDGE LADY RAMS SOFTBALL PREVIEW

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MINERAL RIDGE, OH – John Scheckelhoff is the head coach for the Mineral Ridge Lady Rams. The Rams have 13 players returning back to the program after the year off due to covid. 10 of the 13 girls had a chance to play summer ball where they were able to get their reps in and improve their skills. Coming off a 12-8 season in 2019, the Lady Rams have improved their record each year since they have arrived in the program. Coach Scheckelhoff wants to win a district championship and noted that it’s been a very long time since they were able to hang a banner in the gym.

Keep in touch with the Lady Rams as the season goes forward right here on YSNLive.com!

 

HEADED HOME: CAMPBELL MEMORIAL LADY RED DEVILS SOFTBALL PREVIEW

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CAMPBELL, OH – The Lady Red Devils have hired first year manager, Paul Kish, and he’s looking to change the culture in Campbell. Coach Kish has his team filled with excitement this year and the Lady Red Devils are looking to charge forward Into this new season. Many new faces and Coach is still learning his players, so lineups and starting roles are yet to be announced. Coach Kish’s approach is simple game to game and pitch by pitch.

The only place to follow the Lady Red Devils are here at YSNLive.com!

 

HEADED HOME: CHANEY COWBOYS BASEBALL PREVIEW

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Chaney Cowboys are led by head coach, Eric Gruber. Coach Gruber lost a lot from last year as this year the Cowboys are very young. Coach talked about having a great offseason a year ago and is looking to roll that energy into this season.Eric spoke about going back to basics pitch by pitch mentally. Taking one game at a time with the Cowboys and let his boys grow as the season progressed. Teaching the game of baseball is the most important thing this year for the Chaney Cowboys in Coach Eric Gruber eyes.

Catch the Cowboys all season long on YSNLive.com!

 

HEADED HOME: WESTERN RESERVE LADY BLUE DEVILS SOFTBALL PREVIEW

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BERLIN CENTER, OH – Western Reserve front man is none other than Michael Cook. This is his first season with the Lady Blue Devils but he has been around the block a time or two. Western Reserve softball is very young this year and like everyone COVID cut their season short last year. The coaches are still getting to know the girls so every “job” on the diamond is still available. Coach Cook also talked to us about the history of Western Reserve softball and it is a long one! He knows he has high expectations and is ready for the challenge, but first it’s back to the basics and teaching is his first priority. Winning pitches turn into winning at bats, winning at bats means scoring runs and ultimately winning innings and games.

Stay here for everything Lady Blue Devil softball at YSNLive.com!

 

HEADED HOME: UNITED GOLDEN EAGLES BASEBALL PREVIEW

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HANOVERTON, OH – The United Golden Eagles are led by head coach Bob Manfull. He expects his kids to compete and play hard day in and day out. He also told us that it has been 12 years since the Golden Eagles have won a league championship outright. Although some teams have changed, come and gone, Coach Manfull wants to bring his team to another winning season and compete for a league title. Coach Manfull also talked to us about how difficult it is to win day in and day out. It’s a mentality and it’s his job to get the best out of his players.

YSNLive.com has all your Golden Eagles baseball covered all season long!