RAIDERS SPLIT LATE NIGHT DOUBLE DIP

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South Range battled late into the night on the first day of the Prebis tournament on Friday, splitting a doubleheader with mixed results.

In the first game, South Range faced Holland Springfield and emerged victorious with a close 10-8 win.

Leading the charge for South Range’s offense was Gretchen Bartels, who went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored. Riley DeCiancio contributed with a 3-for-4 performance, driving in 1 RBI and scoring 2 runs, while Solena DeJesus went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Keira Brogan also had a strong showing, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, and Heidi Bartels added 2 hits and scored a run.

In the circle, Jayli Wilt pitched a complete game of 7 innings, allowing 10 hits and 8 earned runs while striking out 4 batters.

In the second game, South Range faced a tough challenge against North Ridgeville and fell short in a hard-fought battle that went into extra innings, ultimately losing 14-11 in 10.

Keira Winner led the offense in the second game, going 2-for-2 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Solena DeJesus, Keira Brogan, Giada Pauline, and Gretchen Bartels each contributed 2 hits, with DeJesus scoring a run and Brogan driving in 1 RBI and scoring 2 runs.

In the circle for the second game, Ashley Rupert pitched 8.1 innings, allowing 13 hits and 5 earned runs while tallying 4 strikeouts.

BADGER’S STRONG WEEK CONTINUES

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KINSMAN OH- Badger continued their winning streak on Friday, securing their third victory of the week with a dominant 15-3 win over Fairport Harding.

Spearheading Badger’s offensive onslaught was Savannah Bradbury, who went 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs and an impressive 3 runs scored. Isabella Bailey also had a stellar performance, going 2-for-2 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Alison Price contributed with a 2-for-3 performance, driving in 3 RBIs and scoring 1 run, while Kenleigh Kurpe went 1-for-1 with 2 RBIs and a walk. Molly O’Brien added to the scoring with 1 RBI, 1 walk, and 3 runs scored.

In the circle, Bradbury was dominant for Badger, pitching a complete game of 5 innings, allowing only 1 hit and no earned runs while racking up an impressive 12 strikeouts.

TIGERS WASTE NO TIME GETTING BACK TO WINNING

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WARREN OH- Howland wasted no time asserting their dominance on Friday night, scoring 8 runs in the opening frame en route to a commanding 12-2 run-rule victory over Girard.

Leading the charge for Howland’s offense was Madison Schmitz, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with an impressive 5 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Sydney VaNess contributed with a 1-for-3 performance, driving in 2 RBIs and scoring a run. Calleigh Luman went 1-for-2 with 1 RBI, 1 run scored, and 1 walk, while Camryn Heckman added 2 RBIs to the scoreboard. Alyssa Massucci also had a standout game, going 3-for-4 and crossing the plate 3 times.

For the Tigers in the circle, Maya Kubanscek pitched a solid 5 innings for Howland, allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs while tallying 2 strikeouts.

For Girard, Caylee Wilkes drove in 2 RBIs, Kyra Bell went 2-for-2, and Brooklyn Brool scored a run. Destiny Flaherty also went 1-2 on the day.

VIKINGS GET THE JUMP ON GARFIELD

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LEAVITTSBURG OH- In a league battle on Friday night, LaBrae took on Garfield with the Vikings coming out on top with a 7-2 final score.

LaBrae’s offense wasted no time, jumping ahead with a six-run first inning and maintaining that lead until the end. Mariah Jones led the charge, going 1-for-3 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored. Shelby Bragg contributed with a 2-for-3 performance, driving in 1 RBI and scoring a run, while Leah DeArmitt also went 2-for-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored

In the circle, DeArmitt was dominant for LaBrae, pitching a complete game of 7 innings, allowing only 3 hits and no earned runs while striking out 6 batters.

For Garfield, Gabriel Groves, Maddy Wilson, and Lizzy Moore each recorded a hit, with Groves scoring a run.

 

GAMBLE PILOTS CLIPPERS TO BIG TIME WIN

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By Matt Maher


BOARDMAN, OH – What a night to be Mackenzie Gamble! The Clippers senior starter threw an absolute game on Friday evening when her and her hard hitting team landed hard on the Spartans in a 10-1 victory.

 

Gamble blanked the Spartans in the 1st with a leadoff strikeout but the 2nd inning saw Rivera leadoff with a double and immediately following her was Habeger who batted her in with a short infield single. Gamble retired the next 3 and cruised her way through the following 4 frames, striking out 6 more batters, totaling 7 on the evening and only allowing 1 more hit for a total of 4 in the game! If that doesn’t describe dominant I’m not sure what does!

 

The Spartans sent out Kowacich to start in the circle. The Sophomore pitcher found the first 2 outs on 3 batters in the first but trouble struck after the second out as Gamble got a base hit to get a second runner aboard and then Perkins batted in a run with a single, then Davanzo batted in a run with single, then Bell batted in a run with a single! Kowacich blanked the Clippers in the next 2 innings earning her second K along the way. 

 

The Clippers got to her again in the 4th with a 2 out triple from Hepler who ended up being brought home from a single from Dota. Dota would be brought in during the next at bat when Pleska hammered a hard hit triple into left field. Gamble would reward Pleska further by bringing her in on a single the next at bat. Strines came in for an inning of relief in the 5th and found a strikeout for out 2 but, yet again, with 2 outs Columbiana struck, Dota stepped up to the plate and DID NOT MISS! A 3-run home run to left field blew the game wide open and cemented the victory for Columbiana.

 

Kowacich came Back for the final 2 frames, kept the Clippers off the board in the 6th, and gave up 1 more run in the 7th thanks to a Gamble RBI single. 

 

Kowacich ended the night with 6.1IP, 5 Ks, 9 ER off of 12 Hits while Strines threw .2IP, 2 Ks and 1 ER.

 

The Spartans had some good looks but Gamble was simply better in this matchup and she led her team both in the circle and in the batter’s box within a huge win on the road! The Clippers (19-3) will be back home on April 29th to host United at 5Pm while Boardman (8-11) are scheduled to host both Lakeview and Cardinal Mooney on April 27th with the Lakeview game scheduled for 11AM and the Mooney game scheduled for 2:30PM.

WARRIORS BATS OUTLAST LAKE

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BELOIT OH- In a high-scoring affair on Friday night, West Branch utilized all their offensive weapons to secure a thrilling 12-8 victory over Lake.

Leading the charge for West Branch’s offense was Sara Schmidt, who went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs and 1 run scored. Klary McKay contributed with a 2-for-4 performance, including a home run and 3 RBIs, while also scoring 1 run. Josie Milliken also added a home run to her 2-for-4 night, driving in 2 RBIs, drawing 1 walk, and crossing the plate twice. Libbie Davis and Ellie Tucker each had a strong showing with 3 hits apiece, with Davis scoring 3 runs and Tucker scoring 2. Addie Craven added 1 hit, 2 RBIs, 1 walk, and 1 run scored.

When it came to pitching for the Warriors, Klary McKay went the distance for West Branch, pitching all 7 innings, allowing 9 hits and 5 earned runs while tallying 3 strikeouts.

CRESTVIEW CRUSHES THE BALL ALL NIGHT

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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview showcased their offensive prowess on Friday night as they trampled East Liverpool Christian with a commanding 18-0 victory.

The Crestview offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Eme Cook, who went 2-for-3 with an impressive 3 RBIs, 2 walks, and 2 runs scored. Emma Snyder contributed with a perfect 2-for-2 performance, driving in 2 RBIs, drawing 1 walk, and crossing the plate 3 times. Rylee Cloutier had a standout game, going 2-for-3 with an impressive 4 RBIs, 1 walk, and 4 runs scored. Katie Lissi and Kerrigan Miller each added 2 hits, with Lissi driving in 1 RBI and scoring a run, and Miller contributing with 1 RBI, 1 walk, and 2 runs scored.

In the circle, Emma Snyder was dominant for Crestview, pitching a complete game of 5 innings, allowing only 1 hit, no runs, and no walks while striking out an impressive 13 batters

IRISH HAVE A FLAIR FOR THE DRAMATIC

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It was a back-and-forth battle on Friday night as Ursuline and Hubbard engaged in a tug of war on the softball diamond. In a dramatic turn of events, Ursuline scored 2 runs in the top of the 7th inning to take the lead and held on in the bottom half for a thrilling 7-6 victory.

Leading the charge for Ursuline’s offense was Savannah Patrone, who went 3-for-4 with 1 RBI. Katie Koulianos contributed with a 1-for-3 performance, driving in 1 RBI and scoring a run, while Arri Wendt went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Gia Schiavone added to the scoring with 1 run scored.

In the circle, Lilly Ditz battled through 5.2 innings, allowing 9 hits and 5 earned runs while tallying 3 strikeouts.

Hubbard put up a strong fight with Alexis Gregory leading the offense, going 3-for-4 with 1 RBI. Ashley Masluk scored 2 runs on her 2-for-3 performance, while Lauren Komorek added a hit and a walk, crossing the plate once. Haleigh Taylor also contributed with a hit and a walk.

STERN’S 5 RBI GAME LEADS HERALDS PAST DRAGONS

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Ashtabula, OH- Isabelle Stern’s outstanding performance, driving in five runs on four hits, propelled the St. John Heralds to a decisive 10-5 victory over the Lakeside Dragons on Thursday. Stern’s contributions were pivotal as she doubled twice, singled twice, and played a significant role in securing the win.

The Heralds wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, with Alyssa Cevera and Stern each driving in a run in the bottom of the first inning. However, the Lakeside Dragons responded, narrowing the gap to 3-2 in the top of the third inning, courtesy of Brooke’s double and an opposing error.

Stern’s pivotal double in the bottom of the third inning tied the game at three apiece before the Heralds exploded for four runs in the fourth inning, seizing a commanding 7-3 lead. Rylee Frasure’s triple, Isabelle Holler’s triple, and another clutch double from Stern highlighted the offensive surge.

Pitching prowess was also on display for the Heralds, with Holler delivering a stellar performance on the mound. The right-handed pitcher struck out 11 batters over six innings, conceding only seven hits and no earned runs.

Jules Lavender endured a challenging outing for the Lakeside Dragons, shouldering the loss after allowing 10 runs, seven of which were earned, on nine hits over five innings.

Despite Lakeside’s efforts, the Heralds’ offensive dominance prevailed, backed by a solid defensive display. Frasure and Holler’s offensive contributions, along with stellar base-running that saw multiple stolen bases, cemented the Heralds’ victory.

Brooke Dibell led the Lakeside Dragons’ offensive charge, driving in two runs and showcasing a formidable 3-for-4 performance at the plate.

With this impressive win, the St. John Heralds look ahead to their next challenge, a home game against the Maplewood Rockets Varsity Softball team on Friday.

WARRIORS SOFTBALL POUNCES ON PIRATES

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Photo Credit: MAVG photography

Story by Larry Jennings

Perry, OH- In a thrilling softball matchup, the Edgewood Warriors showcased their prowess on the diamond, securing a commanding 9-1 victory over the Perry Pirates on Thursday. From the first pitch to the final out, the Warriors took the lead early and never looked back, delivering an impressive performance that left their opponents trailing in their wake.

The game ignited in the top of the 4th inning when Edgewood burst onto the scoreboard with a flurry of hits. Natalie Ianetta kickstarted the offensive onslaught with a double, followed by McKenna Vencil’s double, Luciano’s double, and McKenna Rhodes’ single, each contributing to Edgewood’s early lead with one run scored apiece.
Despite Perry’s efforts, which culminated in Ariana Rogers’ solo home run in the bottom of the 6th inning, the Pirates struggled to overcome Edgewood’s relentless offensive and defensive display.
On the mound, Lucianna Paolillo commanded the game for the Warriors, earning a well-deserved win. The starting pitcher showcased her skill, surrendering only two hits and one run over seven innings while striking out five batters and issuing no walks.
Morgan Winters, Perry’s starting pitcher, faced a tough challenge against Edgewood’s lineup. Despite her valiant efforts, Winters took the loss after pitching 5 2/3 innings, allowing four runs, all unearned, on nine hits. She struck out eight batters and issued only one walk.
Offensively, Edgewood displayed remarkable consistency, collecting a total of 14 hits throughout the game. Natalie Ianetta led the charge with three hits in five at-bats from the leadoff position, setting the tone for the Warriors’ offensive onslaught. Addison Lamson and Makenna Rhodes proved to be formidable threats in the lineup, each driving in two runs for Edgewood.
Contributing to the offensive barrage were McKenna Vencill and Lucianna Paolillo, who each recorded multiple hits, further solidifying Edgewood’s dominance at the plate.
Not only did the Warriors excel offensively, but they also demonstrated impeccable fielding, committing zero errors throughout the game. McKenna Vencill showcased her defensive prowess with five chances in the field, ensuring Edgewood’s lead remained unchallenged.
For Perry, Ariana Rogers stood out with one run batted in, highlighting the Pirates’ lone offensive contribution. Rogers, along with Morgan Winters, collected one hit each for Perry, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Edgewood’s relentless performance.
With this impressive victory under their belts, the Edgewood Warriors look ahead to their next challenge as they prepare for a game against Geneva on Friday. As they continue their season, the Warriors aim to build upon this dominant performance and further solidify their position as a force to be reckoned with in the softball arena.  The Perry Pirates look to rebound agains Willoughby South on Saturday at a game under the lights.