NO HITTER CAPS CHAMPION’S PERFECT MVAC SEASON

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Gabrielle Gradishar was brilliant on the rubber on Friday, as she threw a no-hitter to lead Champion  past Crestview 9-0.

Champion secured the victory thanks to five runs in the fourth inning. Morgan Davis, Isabella Meyer, Abigail Meadors, and Addison Warzala all drove in runs in the frame.

Champion got things started in the first inning when Meadors grounded out, scoring two runs.

The Flashes scored five runs in the fourth inning. Davis, Meyer, Meadors, and Warzala each had RBIs in the big inning.

Gradishar got the win for Champion. The ace allowed zero hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out 14 and walking one.

Brooke Brubaker took the loss for Crestview. The hurler surrendered nine runs on 12 hits over six innings, striking out one.

Champion totaled 12 hits in the game. Meyer, Meadors, and Hailey Householder all managed multiple hits. Meyer led the way with three hits in three at bats. Champion was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Warzala made the most plays with 15.

 

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WEST BRANCH COMES ONE RUN SHORT IN OFFENSIVE MARATHON

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BELOIT, OHIO- The West Branch Warriors fought back after falling down by eight runs in the sixth inning, but the comeback fell just short though, in a 14-13 defeat to the Marlington Dukes on Friday.

The Warriors managed ten runs in the failed comeback as Klary McKay, Addi Craven, Nicole Stoffer, McKay, Mikalyn Fitts, and Libbie Davis powered the rally with RBIs. The Warriors tallied 21 hits on the day as McKay, Sara Schmidt, Hawk, Davis, Josie Milliken, Fitts, and Craven each racked up multiple hits as McKay went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead the Warriors.

McKay was also in the circle for the Warriors as the hurler lasted three innings, allowing seven hits and five runs while striking out two and walking one. Mati Hawk threw five innings in relief out of the bullpen.

These two teams will do it again Tuesday with even more on the line in the district semifinals in Jefferson. First pitch is slated for 2:00.

 

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CANFIELD HONORS EIGHT SENIORS WITH A WIN

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CANFIELD OH- Canfield won a contest against Columbiana on Friday, 5-3. They celebrated their eight seniors with a pregame ceremony.

Canfield got things moving in the first inning, when Bella Kennedy laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring two runs.

Columbiana knotted the game up at two in the top of the second inning. They scored two runs when Alaina Johnston singled.

Canfield pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Hailey Freedy tripled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs and Kennedy hit a solo homer.

Kennedy got the win for Canfield. Kennedy surrendered three runs on six hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking zero. Malena Toth threw two and a third innings in relief out of the bullpen. Toth recorded the last seven outs to earn the save.

Mackenzi Gamble led things off in the circle for Columbiana. Gamble went six innings, allowing five runs on seven hits, striking out five and walking one.

Canfield hit one home run on the day. Kennedy put one out in the third inning.

Canfield tallied seven hits on the day. Freedy and Cara Spencer all collected multiple hits. Spencer and Freedy each managed two hits to lead the way. Canfield was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Marina Koenig made the most plays with seven.

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WARRIORS TAKE CLAIM OVER THE CVC’S LAKE TITLE FOR THE FIRST TIME

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East Palestine, OH- The Edgewood Warriors took home a 7-2 victory over Geneva Eagles on Friday. Edgewood got on the board in the second inning when an error scored one run for Edgewood. Edgewood Varsity Warriors pulled away for good with two runs in the fourth inning.  In the fourth Luci Paolillo singled on a 0-2 count, scoring two runs. The Warriors put up four runs in the fifth inning.  The big inning was thanks to doubles by Mckenna Vencill and Sophia Paolillo and a single by Mackaylee Overly. Luci Paolillo was on the rubber for Edgewood. The righthander lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out 14. Annabelle Bragg was in the circle for the Geneva Eagles. The righty lasted six innings, allowing eight hits and seven runs while striking out eight. Edgewood racked up eight hits on the day.  Overly and Luci Paolillo all had multiple hits for Edgewood Varsity Warriors.  Overly led the Warriors with three hits in three at bats. Alyssa Palmisano went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Geneva in hits.

When interviewed early in the season Edgewood Warriors head softball coach Randy Vencill knew this years group of young ladies would be special. Building off of an 8-8 2022 season that was riddled with weather cancellations and close games on both the winning and losing side the Warriors softball team had the expierience to compete this year at a high level. With returning letter winners like Mckenna Vencill, Avary Toth, Bree Melaragno, Mackaylee Overly, Gianna Ianetta, Makenna Rhodes and Sophia Paolillo the Warriors had veterans who were ready to win. Paolillo’s presence at the plate was incredible as she leads the teams in homeruns (6), OBS (0.576), and batting average (0.509).  The Warriors also looked to the youth with Freshman Luci Paolillo, Natalie Ianetta, and Addy Lamson all making huge contributions to the team this year. Luci Paolillo would be the Warriors best from the circle with the lowest ERA (3.50) on the year. Big wins throughout the year set Edgewood up for their first CVC championship since joining the conference.

WEST BRANCH UP FOR CHALLENGE ON THE ROAD

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ASHTABULA OH- West Branch nabbed the lead late in the game in a 12-5 victory over Edgewood on Thursday. The game was tied at four with West Branch batting in the top of the sixth when Mati Hawk singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

The Warriors secured the victory thanks to eight runs in the sixth inning. Hawk, Addi Craven, Nicole Stoffer, Mikalyn Fitts, Baylee Waugaman, and Libbie Davis all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Edgewood captured the lead in the first inning. They scored one run with a RBI single.

West Branch knotted the game up at four in the top of the fifth inning. An error scored one run.

Klary McKay was in the pitcher’s circle for the Warriors. She went seven innings, allowing five runs on nine hits, striking out eight and walking one.

West Branch racked up 14 hits on the day. Hawk, Sara Schmidt, Waugaman, Craven, and Stoffer all managed multiple hits. Hawk went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the way in hits.

Sophia Paolillo led Edgewood with four hits in four at bats.

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MCDONALD WINS SEVENTH STRAIGHT MVAC CHAMPIONSHIP

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Both teams were strong in the pitcher’s circle Thursday, but McDonald defeated Western Reserve 3-1. Isabella O’Brien allowed just four hits in the circle. The win gives McDonald their seventh straight MVAC championship dating back to 2016.

McDonald pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Bri McCombs grounded out, scoring one run, Kylie Koma grounded out, scoring one run, and Addison Edwards singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

O’Brien was the winning pitcher for the Blue Devils. O’Brien allowed four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out 14 and walking one.

Hannah Heath started the game for Western Reserve. The righty lasted five innings, allowing five hits and three runs. Maggie Byers threw one inning in relief.

Jenna Helco led McDonald’s offense with two hits in three at bats.

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RAIDERS OPEN TOURNAMENT TIME WITH DOMINATION

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Juli Stachowicz threw a gem on Thursday for South Range, allowing zero runs and besting Crestview by a score of 16-0 to win the sectional championship.

In the first inning, South Range got their offense started when Gretchen Bartels singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

The Raiders notched eight runs in the third inning. Kelly Szolek, Stachowicz, Bartels, Anna Aey, Ashley Rupert, and Solena DeJesus each drove in runs during the inning.

A single by Katie Lissi in the fourth inning was a positive for Crestview.

Stachowicz led the South Range to victory on the rubber. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out 12 and walking zero.

Emma Snyder took the loss for the Rebels. Snyder allowed 14 hits and 16 runs over two innings.

South Range racked up 15 hits. Bartels, Szolek, Aey, Madison Dado, and Jayli Wilt all managed multiple hits. Bartels went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead South Range in hits. The Raiders was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Szolek made the most plays with 12.

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TOTH OPENS UP TOURNAMENT PLAY WITH A NO HITTER

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CANFIELD OH- Malena Toth was brilliant on the rubber on Thursday, as she threw a no-hitter to lead Canfield past Perry 10-0 in the sectional finals.

Canfield secured the victory thanks to six runs in the fourth inning. Jenna Triveri, Hailey Freedy, Faith Morell, and Toth each drove in runs during the inning.

Canfield Cardinals Varsity put up six runs in the fourth inning. Triveri, Freedy, Morell, and Toth each had RBIs in the frame.

Toth was on the rubber for Canfield. The pitcher lasted five innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out 12 and walking one.

Canfield hit one home run on the day. Toth had a four bagger in the fourth inning.

Canfield tallied 12 hits in the game. Morell, Gianna Pannunzio, Toth, Haydyn Merritt, and Freedy each managed multiple hits. Freedy, Merritt, Toth, Pannunzio, and Morell each collected two hits to lead. Canfield didn’t commit a single error in the field. Leah Figueroa had the most chances in the field with 12.

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POLAND MAKES RETURN TO DISTRICTS

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POLAND OH – The Poland Seminary girls softball team improved to 13-8 on the season with a sectional semi-final victory over Canton South by a score of 13-3.  Senior Cleveland State University commit Katie McDonald picked up her 13th victory in the circle striking out 11 Wildcat batters and scattering 6 hits.

Canton South jumped on the board in the first inning scoring a run after Hannah Valentine doubled and then scored off of Evelyn Lynn’s single.  Poland got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the 2nd after Meridith Trevis doubled to left and scored after Kylee Hudran singled to right field.  The two contenders exchanged two runs each in the 3rd inning to tie the score at 3 apiece with Poland shortstop Mary Brant homering to right field after the previous batter reached on an error.
A big inning for the Lady Bulldogs occurred in the bottom of the 4th after Elianna Thompson singled, stole second and then scored off of Leanna Boccieri’s double.  Boccieri scored when Brant doubled to left.  Brant scored after Leanne Williams drove her in with a single to centerfield making the score 6-3.  From there the Lady Bulldogs didn’t look back, pounding 17 hits in the game and scored 2 in the fifth and 5 in the sixth frame to 10 run the Wildcats.
Mary Brant led the Bulldogs staying perfect at the plate with 5 hits, 3 doubles and a homerun for 8 rbi’s.  Elianna Thompson and Leanne Williams collected 3 hits each while Trevis finished with 2 hits including a double.
Evelyn Lynn had 3 hits and Hannah Valentine had 2 hits including a double for the Wildcats.  Valentine took the loss on the mound going 4 complete innings and scattering 10 hits.
Poland resumes play against Northeast 8 rival Girard on Friday, at 5pm at Poland Seminary High School and matches up for the sectional final against Brookfield next Tuesday, at 3:30pm at South Range High School.
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LAKEVIEW POWERS INTO NEXT ROUND

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CORTLAND OH- Mack Stowe came the ballpark and meant business on Thursday, driving in five on three hits to lead Lakeview past Southeast 14-8 in the sectional finals. Stowe drove in runs on a home run in the second, a groundout in the third, and a home run in the fourth.

Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. Lakeview collected 18 hits and Southeast had 12.

Lakeview got things started in the second inning. Stowe hit a solo homer.

The Bulldogs pulled away for good with one run in the third inning. In the third Stowe grounded out, scoring one run.

Lakeview tallied seven runs in the fourth inning. The Bulldogs offense in the inning was led by Kennedy Bartlett, Gianna Caruso, Maggie Pavlansky, and Stowe, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Isabella Isenberg led things off on the rubber for Lakeview. The righthander surrendered eight runs on 12 hits over seven innings, striking out seven and walking one.

Lakeview smacked three home runs on the day. Isenberg went for the long ball in the second inning. Stowe went deep in the second and fourth innings.

Lakeview totaled 18 hits. Bartlett, Isenberg, Stowe, Caruso, and Pavlansky all managed multiple hits. Bartlett led with four hits in five at bats.

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