MCDONALD SWEEPS THEIR SUNDAY SLATE

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By Matt Maher


POLAND, OH – The Blue Devils showed off their skill Sunday night when they took down the mighty Bulldogs 7-1. Both teams showed some stellar pitching early but it would be O’Brien for McDonald who would stand the test of time and throw the impressive complete game win!

 

Poland went with Olivia Horn in the circle for this one and through the first 3 she threw a shutout, racking up 4 Ks in the process but things changed in the 4th and she gave up 4 runs off of 3 hits, 3 walks and a sac fly and allowed the entire order to go through once. Horn would calm down come the 5th with only 2 runs given up with another strikeout earned and the 5th would only see 1 more run come in. Addison Draa finished the game with 1 hit and 1K in 1IP. The Bulldogs offense couldn’t score until the 5th when Mary Brant brought home Leanna Boccieri. 

 

The Blue Devils started O’Brien who threw a gem of a game. Only 1 run allowed off of just 5 hits and 14Ks were the highlights for her evening. Her offense scored an impressive 7 runs with 4 coming in the 4th off of an RBI double, sac fly, and a 2-run RBI single. The 5th came from a beautiful blast from Evan’s who brought in 2 with a double and the 7th came in the 6th thanks to an O’Leary RBI single. 

 

The Blue Devils showed everyone that they shouldn’t be taken lightly and can do damage in and out of the MVAC. Poland played well but their pitching just couldn’t keep up with the McDonald bats in the end. McDonald (2-0) will stay on the road when they travel to Springfield on April 9th at 5:00PM while Poland (3-2) will be in Girard on April 9th to take on the Indians at 5:00PM. 

POLAND HEATS UP AFTER LENGTHY LAY OFF

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By Matt Maher 


POLAND, OH – After almost a week off, the Bulldogs and the Leopards took to the diamond to finally play some softball! While the feeling of being out on the field must have been great, the feelings in both dugouts weren’t the same. The Leopards, who were 2-0 going into this game, dropped this one 13-0 against the extremely happy Bulldogs who took out some frustrations after a disappointing 11-1 loss the other day.

 

Liberty struggled to get runners on base with their first hit coming late in the 2nd inning with a single to left by Meadow Smith. The Leopards managed to muster another hit against the Bulldogs as well as a walk. On the mound Chloe Fleps went 2 Innings with 2 fly outs, 3 groundouts and a line out but struggled giving up 8 runs off of 5 hits. Rachael Stromeyer came in for relief in the 3rd inning and finished out the game with 1 K and 5 runs off of 7 Hits.

 

The Bulldogs, on the other hand, looked ready to roll. With 6 runs off 11 batters who collectively found 3 hits in the 1st. The Bulldogs found their next 2 in the 2nd off of 2 hits with 3 more runs coming in the 3rd off of 3 hits and finally 2 more runs in the 4th with the 3 more hits. Olivia Horn started in the circle and struck out 4, walked 1 and gave up 1 hit and 0 runs in 2IP. Addison Draa came in for relief in the 3rd and shined. Striking out 4, and only giving up 1 hit in 3IP, she had no problem taking control of this game.

 

The Leopards (2-1)  play again at 3PM on Sunday April 7th when they take on MVAC opponent the McDonald Blue Devils (0-0). 

TIGERS UNLOAD BOMBARDMENT OF BERKSHIRE

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By Noah Ricks 


HOWLAND CENTER, OH – Despite transitioning to a makeshift field at the football stadium, the Howland softball team made the best of a cold late morning against Berkshire. The bats would be hot all day long as the Tigers dominated the Badgers 17-0 to improve to 2-1 on the season.

 

It was a game where four players for Howland cashed in at least 3 runs. Madison Schmitz would lead the hitting category as in 4 at-bats, she picked up 3 runs off of 3 hits, as well as 5 RBIs. Starting pitcher Brooke Tatar had her fair share on both sides of the softball as she pitched 3 innings and gave up only 1 hit and struck out 6 batters. At the plate, she compiled 3 runs off of 2 hits and got 3 RBIs. Her backup Callie Vardavas also piled in 2 strikeouts. To close things out, Alyssa Massucci had 3 runs off of 2 hits and 1 RBI.

 

The Tigers improve to 2-1 on the young season as they play host to Boardman on Tuesday in a rematch of a game played back on March 25th where the Spartans won 7-1. Throughout the first three games, Howland has been able to showcase their ferocious offense, as well as their overall team spirit. They will now look to get into the grind of AAC play on their quest to a district championship. 

URSULINE PICKS UP MAJOR MOMENTUM

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WESTERVILLE OH- Gia Schiavone drove in four runs on three hits to lead Ursuline past Westerville South 15-4 on Saturday. Schiavone hit a home run to left field in the sixth scoring two, singled in the third scoring one, and doubled in the fourth scoring one.

The Irish got on the board in the top of the first inning after Katie Koulianos hit a sacrifice fly, Mackenzie Smith doubled, and Brooke Burton doubled, each scoring one run.  They extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI singles by Brooke Opalick and Savannah Patrone.

Ursuline then  added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Bella Zamaria doubled, scoring two runs, and Schiavone singled, scoring one run. They added three more runs in the top of the sixth inning on five hits. Schiavone homered to left field, scoring two runs, and Smith doubled, scoring one run.

Zamaria earned the win for the Irish. The right-handed pitcher allowed four hits and four runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking five. Lilly Ditz appeared in relief.

Ursuline amassed 22 hits in the game. Patrone and O’palick each collected four hits. Zamaria, Smith, Arianna Schiavone, and Burton each collected multiple hits. Ursuline turned one double play in the game.

UNITED BATS POWER THROUGH DOUBLE HEADER

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MALVERN OH- Bats were blistered as United beat Malvern 17-11 on Saturday. United collected 22 hits, while Malvern had 10. Samantha Lippiatt collected five hits in six at bats in the win. Lippiatt tripled in the second inning, singled in the first inning, doubled in the fifth inning, and singled in the seventh inning.

United got on the board in the top of the first inning after Lippiatt singled, scoring one run, Matilyn Zines doubled, scoring two runs, and Kendall Erb drew a walk, scoring one run. They added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Lippiatt tripled, and Chloe Angelo grounded out, each scoring one run. The Hornets tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a double by Megan Kuba, and a single by Haley Wilkinson. A single by Angelo gave the Eagles the lead back, 8-6, in the top of the third.

Malvern tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to an error, and a double by Izzy Warth. A single by Angelo gave United the lead again, 11-9, in the top of the fifth. Warth singled on an 0-2 count, which helped Malvern  tie the game back up  at 11 in the bottom of the fifth.

In the top of the sixth, the Eagles broke up the tie when Madelynn Lucas doubled, scoring two runs. Then a single by Zines followed to extend the lead to 14-11.

Zines earned the win for United. She gave up 10 hits and 11 runs (five earned) over seven innings, striking out eight and walking four. Ashlyn Bush took the loss for Malvern Varsity Hornets. The starting pitcher went two and two-thirds innings, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits, striking out one and walking three.

United piled up 22 hits in the game. Angelo drove the middle of the lineup, leading with four runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 4-for-5 on the day. Joshlynn Irey, Zines, Lucas, and Brittany Miller each collected multiple hits for. Erb led with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Angelo stole two bases. United ran wild on the base paths as a team, accumulating six stolen bases for the game.

GAME 2

United deafeated Malvern in Game 2 of their double header on Saturday 15-4 thanks in part to nine runs in the fifth inning. Brittany Miller singled, scoring one run, Kiley Hetherington grounded out, scoring one run, Allyson Lacey laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run, Chloe Angelo singled, scoring one run, Grace Coffee singled, scoring one run, Madelynn Lucas singled, scoring one run, Matilyn Zines singled, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run.

United got on the board in the top of the second inning after they scored on a passed ball, and Joshlynn Irey singled, each scoring one run. They added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Malvern Varsity Hornets committed an error, and Lucas stole home, each scoring one run.

Coffee earned the win for the Eagles. The righty allowed four hits and four runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking four. Ashlyn Bush took the loss for Malvern. The starting pitcher went five innings, surrendering 15 runs (four earned) on 13 hits, striking out two and walking three.

United collected 13 hits in the game. Angelo went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits. Zines and Angelo each drove in two runs. Irey, Samantha Lippiatt, and Miller each collected multiple hits. Zines and Angelo each stole multiple bases. United stole seven bases in the game as a team.

HOBAN MAKES IT A HAPPY TRIP HOME

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PIGEON FORGE TN- Taylor Gerring collected three hits in four at bats, as Archbishop Hoban defeated East Jessamine 11-0 on Saturday in Tennessee. Gerring tripled in the fourth inning, singled in the second inning, and doubled in the fifth inning.

The Knights got on the board in the top of the first inning after Gulia Scaglione tripled, and Mya Akers grounded out, each scoring one run. They added to their early lead in the top of the second inning when Savannah Regan hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Gerring singled, scoring two runs. The Knights added two runs in the third after Adeline Herstich singled.

Gracelyn Schultz earned the win for Archbishop Hoban. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out five and walking none. Remie Smith took the loss for East Jessamine. She went three and two-thirds innings, allowing nine runs (seven earned) on eight hits, striking out three and walking three.

The Knights accumulated 11 hits in the game. Akers provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led with three runs batted in. She went 1-for-3 on the day. Gerring and Madison Shenigo each collected three hits.

SOUTH RANGE FINISHES TRIP WITH EMPHASIS

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC- In a commanding display of pitching prowess, Jayli Wilt delivered an exceptional performance in the circle, propelling the South Range Raiders to an impressive 11-0 victory over the Spring Mills Varsity Cardinals on Friday.

Wilt showcased her dominance on the mound, recording a remarkable 13 strikeouts while surrendering just one hit and no runs over five innings of play. Her precision pitching kept the Spring Mills batters guessing and provided a solid foundation for the Raiders’ triumph.

South Range wasted no time asserting their dominance, unleashing a potent offensive onslaught that saw them tally seven runs in the second inning alone. Contributions came from across the lineup, with Keira Brogan, Giada Pauline, Jayli Wilt, and Solena DeJesus all delivering key hits to ignite the Raiders’ offense.

The Raiders got off to a strong start in the first inning, with Pauline and Heidi Bartels each driving in a run to set the tone for the game.

Spring Mills struggled to contain the Raiders’ relentless attack, with pitcher Taryn Close bearing the brunt of the onslaught. Close endured a tough outing, allowing nine runs on nine hits over one and one-third innings, ultimately taking the loss for the Cardinals.

Offensively, the South Range Raiders showcased their depth and firepower, amassing an impressive 13 hits throughout the game. Anna Aey led the charge with a stellar 3-for-4 performance at the plate, while DeJesus, Pauline, and Wilt each contributed two RBIs to bolster the Raiders’ lead. Brogan also made her presence felt with two hits in three at-bats and showcased her speed on the basepaths with two stolen bases.

Defensively, the Raiders were flawless, committing no errors in the field, with Bartels leading the way with nine chances.

With this commanding victory under their belts, the Raiders are poised to carry their momentum into their next matchup as they prepare to take on Struthers on Tuesday. 

HOBAN PASSES THE BATS IN ANOTHER DOMINANT WIN

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Gracelyn Schultz was dominant in the circle, as the starting pitcher rang up 10 strikeouts in Archbishop Hoban’s 11-1 victory over Whitley County on Thursday in Tennessee. Schultz gave up four hits and one run over six innings while walking two. Taylor Gerring collected four hits in four at bats in the win. Gerring singled in the fifth inning, singled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the sixth inning.

The Knights opened the scoring in the second after Elli Weigand homered to left field, scoring two runs. They added one run in the third. Mya Akers tripled, making the score 3-0. They scored five more runs on five hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Gerring singled, scoring one run, Akers doubled, scoring two runs, Schultz tripled, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.

Hoban piled up 15 hits in the game. Akers drove the middle of the lineup, leading with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Gulia Scaglione and Schultz each collected multiple hits. Gerring stole two bases.

BOARDMAN CONTINUES SUCCESS IN FLORIDA

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Boardman beat St. Ursula Academy Varsity Arrows 4-1 on Thursday to continue play in Florida. An error put St. Ursula Academy Varsity Arrows on the board in the top of the first. Tori Strines scored after tagging up, which helped Boardman tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. A ground out by Strines gave them the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the second. They added one run in the third. Ellie Wymer singled, making the score 3-1.

Strines earned the win for the Spartans. They allowed three hits and one run (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking three.

Laci Jurus, Strines, Mikayla Rivera, and Wymer each drove in one run for Boardman. Rivera went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the way in hits. Boardman had a strong eye at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Maddie Wymer and Leah Habeger led the team with two walks each.

GAME 2

Boardman easily dispatched St. Ursula Academy on Thursday, 8-2 in game 2 of a double header in Florida. A walk by Maddie Wymer put Boardman on the board in the top of the first. They added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Mikayla Rivera was struck by a pitch, Wymer walked, and Addie Kowacich walked, each scoring one run.

Kowacich earned the win for Boardman. The starting pitcher allowed five hits and two runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out three and walking five.

Boardman accumulated 10 hits in the game. Kaitie Pellin, Tori Strines, Alex Ward, Kowacich, and Rivera each collected two hits. Ward and Kowacich were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for the offense. Wymer led Boardman with four walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up nine walks for the game. The Spartans stole four bases in the game. They also  turned one double play in the game.

RED DEVILS FLARE THEIR WAY TO FIRST WIN

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CAMPBELL OH-

Campbell defeated East 9-3 on Thursday thanks in part to five runs in the sixth inning. It was Campbell’s first win of the season. In the sixth, Ramani Adams singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Carla Ortiz Ramirez doubled, scoring three runs.

The Red Devils got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after Angeliz Diaz hit into a fielder’s choice, Charlasha Smallwood grounded out, and Cyra Cross tripled, each scoring one run.

Campbell took the lead in the bottom of the fifth. An error scored one run, to give them the upper hand, 4-3.

Adams earned the win for the Red Devils. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and three runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking seven.

Cross made the most of her chances at the plate. The number nine hitter led the team with two hits in three at bats. Ortiz Ramirez led with two runs batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Adams paced the team with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game.