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MILTON IS MOVING ON
BRISTOL OH- Jackson Milton sailed past Bristol with a solid 6-1 victory in the Sectional Finals this Thursday.
The Blue Jays got things rolling right off the bat when Dominic Krol tagged up and dashed home to light up the scoreboard first. Ronald Imhoff’s groundout pulled Bristol even in the blink of an eye at the bottom of the first, but that tie was short-lived.
Top of the second, Krol smacked a single that brought another run home, pushing Jackson Milton ahead 2-1. That lead only grew as the game unfolded.
On the mound, Diesel Williams was dealing for Bristol, giving up eight hits and three runs in his four-inning stint, striking out two. Landon Workman took the hill for the Blue Jays, keeping it tight with just three hits and one run allowed across a full seven innings, adding six Ks to his stats.
Imhoff was the lone spark for Bristol, knocking in their only run and going 1-for-3 at the plate. Kohler and Burbach managed to snag a hit each in an otherwise quiet game for Bristol.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays’ bats were on fire, racking up 12 hits. Krol was unstoppable, going 4-for-4 and setting the tone at the top of the order. Alex Rotuna also had a good day with the bat, picking up two hits in three attempts. Defensively, Jackson Milton was sharp, turning a crucial double play to keep their lead intact.
Jackson Milton advances to the District Semifinals where they’ll meet familiar foe Mineral Ridge. That game is set for Tuesday in Niles with a 5:00 first pitch.
HEARTLAND’S SEASON ENDS IN SECTIONALS
MAPLETON, OH- Heartland Christian fell to Mapleton 6-2 on Thursday to finish their 2024 campaign.
Mapleton opened the scoring in the fourth with Lane Dreibelbis hitting a sacrifice fly to bring in a run.
Jack Morgan gave Heartland Christian a brief 2-1 lead in the top of the fifth with a single.
Mapleton took back control in the bottom of the fifth, with Ajay Workman doubling, Gabe Wrobleski singling, and Gavin Manion singling, each driving in a run.
Kollin Cline sealed the deal for Mapleton with a two-run homer to left field in the sixth.
Tyson Welch earned the win for Mapleton, pitching six and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and two unearned runs while striking out nine and walking three. Jake Walker took the loss for Heartland Christian, pitching five innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on nine hits, with one strikeout and one walk.
Morgan led Heartland Christian at the plate, going 1-for-2 with an RBI. Drew Gault, Will Morgan, Owen Bender, and Jack Morgan each had one hit.
Mapleton racked up 13 hits, with Cline leading the way with two RBIs and going 2-for-4. Mason Sword went 3-for-4, and Workman and Wrobleski each had multiple hits.
Heartland finishes the year at 10-14.
MCDONALD BLOWS THE DOORS DOWN INTO DISTRICTS
ELYRIA OH- McDonald took down Open Door Christian 17-2 in a blowout sectional final on Thursday, ignited by a monster third inning that saw 12 runs cross the plate.
The game kicked off with Wyatt Wolford tagging and scoring to put McDonald on the board early. Dylan Drop’s groundout leveled the score for Open Door in the bottom frame, but that tie didn’t last long. McDonald responded quickly with Wolford smashing a double in the second, and a costly error by Open Door let McDonald grab the lead again.
The third inning was where McDonald blew the doors off. They racked up 10 hits and 12 runs in a dizzying display of bats. Chayse Hickox and Jaxson Candel both tagged up for scores, Shovel and Avery Maley ripped doubles, Josh Srock singled in a run, Logan Presco doubled, and Nate Metzinger walked one in. The flurry included a dropped third strike and hits by Wolford and Maley driving in multiple runs each.
On the mound, Srock bagged the win for McDonald, dealing five hits and two runs across four innings with five Ks. In the other dugout, Charlie Murphy felt the heat for Open Door, getting hammered in just one inning on the hill for eight runs.
Ben Comer and Tyler Reaser were the bright spots for Open Door, each nabbing a couple of hits.
Overall, McDonald showcased a strong offensive game with 14 hits. Wolford and Maley led the charge, with Wolford knocking four RBIs and going 2-for-4, while Maley topped the hit chart at 3-for-4. The team also showed hustle on the bases, swiping six bags, with Wolford grabbing two himself. They played a tight game defensively too, notching zero errors with Maley involved in nine plays.
McDonald advances to the District Semifinals on Tuesday against Ashtabula St John. That game will be in Parma at 2:00.
| Date | Sport | Opponent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04-25-2024 | Baseball | @ Mohawk |  |
| 02-12-2024 | Girl's Basketball | vs Pine-Richland | |
| 02-09-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs North Catholic | |
| 01-30-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs Blackhawk | |
| 01-29-2024 | Girl's Basketball | vs Quaker Valley | |
| 01-23-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs Hopewell | |
| 01-13-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs Mohawk | |
| 01-12-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs Ambridge | |
| 01-08-2024 | Girl's Basketball | vs Central Valley | |
| 01-02-2024 | Boy's Basketball | vs Central Valley | |
| 01-02-2024 | Girl's Basketball | vs Canon-McMillon | |
| 12-19-2023 | Girl's Basketball | vs Hopewell | |
| 12-16-2023 | Boy's Basketball | vs West Carrollton | |
| 12-13-2023 | Boy's Basketball | vs South Fayette | |
| 12-13-2023 | Girl's Basketball | @ Mohawk | |