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STEEL VALLEY ALL STARS MAKE IT THROUGH TO WORLD SERIES

PENDLETON, IN – The Steel Valley All Stars (SVAS), a powerhouse 14u girls softball team with players from Boardman, Canfield, Poland, and Struthers, crushed the Indiana State Champions 15-1 to clinch the Central Division title.

Gia Vrona was unstoppable on the mound, tossing a no-hitter over five innings, racking up 13 strikeouts, and walking just one batter.

SVAS bats were on fire, pounding out 15 hits with all 11 players contributing. Mackenzie Moore led the charge with two hits, including a grand slam, racking up five RBIs. Kitt Testa, Milana Mollenkopf, Justice Paris, and Ali Blinsky each had two hits. Testa smashed two doubles for three RBIs, and Blinsky added two RBIs. Paris, Mollenkopf, and Emma Boccieri each stroked a double, driving in a run apiece.

Next up, this Ohio championship team heads to the 2024 Junior League Softball World Series from July 28 – August 3. As Central Division Champions, they’ll take on the Europe-Africa-Prague, Czech Republic team on Sunday, July 28 at 4:30pm EST.

FALCONS STILL PERCHED ON TOP

STRUTHERS OH- Astro Falcons powered past Troy Bombers 16-8 to claim the championship. Drew Starkey contributed with two hits, including a double, an RBI, and two runs. Donovan Whippo was a standout, racking up three hits, two doubles, two RBIs, and four runs. Bairon Exline added three hits, a double, two RBIs, and two runs. Landon Snyder and Patrick Groner each had two hits, with Snyder driving in two runs and Groner scoring twice. Braydon VanDyne chipped in with two hits, an RBI, and two runs, while Rocco Haas had two hits, a double, two RBIs, and two runs.

For Troy, Kingston McWilliams had two hits and three RBIs. JB Walters and Alec Stuchell each scored a run, with Stuchell adding a double.

Astro Falcons emerged as champions, wrapping up a high-scoring game in style.

TROY TREKS TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

STRUTHERS OH- Troy Bombers edged out Ballistic Baseball 10-8 in a high-scoring semifinal clash. Kingston McWilliams smashed two doubles and drove in two runs, while Jackson Colbert added two hits, two RBIs, and a run. Grady Stillwell and Noah Koopman each chipped in with two hits and a run.

For Ballistic, Pierson Ginocchi had a big game with two hits, including a double, three RBIs, and a run. Maddox Pieton also doubled and drove in a run, while Todd Jones had four hits, including two doubles, an RBI, and three runs.

Troy Bombers advance to face the Astro Falcons in the World Series Championship game.

FALCONS LOOKING SWEET IN THE SEMIS

STRUTHERS OH- Astro Falcons punched their ticket to the championship game with an 8-4 win over Impact. Drew Starkey led the charge with two hits, three RBIs, and a run. Patrick Groner chipped in with three hits and scored twice.

Santino Gavin got the win, pitching four innings and giving up four hits, no earned runs, while striking out three.

For Impact, Aiden Kearns and Jeansiel Vargas each had two hits.

Astro Falcons will face the Troy Bombers in the World Series Championship game.

FALCONS MAKE THE WINNING PLAYS

STRUTHERS OH- Astro Falcons edged out Sting Elite 8-7 in a nail-biter Friday night at Bob Cene Park. Bairon Exline led the way with two hits, including a double, and three RBIs. Patrick Groner added two hits and scored twice. Donovan Whippo pitched two innings, giving up four hits but no runs, and struck out three for the win.

For Sting Elite, Jayden Bittner had two hits, including a double, and drove in two runs. Lucas Wells and Noah Smith each contributed two hits.

IMPACT MAKES THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN

STRUTHERS OH- Impact BC took down Creekside Fitness 11-3 on Friday night at Bob Cene Park. Jeansiel Vargas led the charge with two hits and three runs. Nathan Tommer was clutch with three hits, including two doubles, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Linus Galinac also had a solid game with two hits, two RBIs, and two runs.

For Creekside, Dante Evans had a standout performance with three hits, including two doubles, and two runs. Nolan Parry chipped in with a double.

CREEKSIDE SWIPES A WIN AWAY FROM THE DIAMOND BOYS

STRUTHERS OH- Creekside Fitness edged out Diamond Boys Showcase 4-2 on Friday night at Bob Cene Park in NABF action. Jaxon Hicks came through with two hits and two RBIs, while Aiden Perry added a double and scored a run.

Dante Evans was lights out on the mound, pitching 2 2/3 innings without giving up a hit or a run and striking out four. For Diamond Boys, Luca Borichevsky had two hits and a run.

BALLISTIC HAS AIM ON POINT

STRUTHERS OH- Ballistic Baseball crushed the Brooklyn Sluggers 11-1 on Friday night at Bob Cene Park. Jimmy Putko was on fire with two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs. Pierson Ginocchi had a big game with three hits and two runs. Maddox Pieton chipped in with two hits, an RBI, and a run. Kainan Lynch added two hits, two RBIs, and two runs, while Todd Jones smacked a double and drove in a run.

On the mound, Michael Bobovnik went five innings, giving up just three hits and no earned runs, while striking out three for the win.

FALCONS GET OFF TO GOOD START

STRUTHERS OH- Astro Falcons flew past Troy Bombers Black 7-2 on Thursday night at Bob Cene Park. Rocco Haas chipped in with a hit and a run, while Donovan Whippo added a hit and scored twice.

Bairon Exline was stellar on the mound, pitching three innings, giving up just one hit, no runs, and striking out six for the win.

BALLISTIC TAKES OUT DNA RAIDERS

STRUTHERS OH- Ballistic Baseball dominated the DNA Raiders with an 8-0 shutout on Thursday at Bob Cene Park. Braden Girman was clutch, racking up two hits, an RBI, and a run. Kainan Lynch added a double and crossed the plate.

Jimmy Putko was lights out on the mound, pitching six innings, giving up only four hits, and fanning eleven batters for the shutout win.