Tag Archive for: Baseball

HEADED HOME: AUSTINTOWN FITCH FALCONS BASEBALL PREVIEW

/in /by

AUSTINTOWN, OH – Pitching is the ultimate separator between The Falcons flying or falling this season. For the former pitching coach turned head coach, Joe Paris, believes the success of the Falcons season will heavily depend on their pitching. Led by players such as junior, Joe Roth (C, P), the pitching staff will be dependent on him, not only on the mound, but behind the plate calling games for the rest of the staff.

One thing is for certain, The AAC will be anything but easy this season. Teams such as Boardman, Canfield, and Howland all look to be impactful roadblocks for the Falcons. However, with the talent and the depth at pitching for Coach Paris and his staff, the Falcons hope to be primed for a deep run come playoffs!

 

HEADED HOME: LIBERTY LEOPARDS BASEBALL PREVIEW

/in /by

YOUNGSTOWN, OH – Tom Otto, the head coach for Liberty Leopards baseball team took a few minutes to speak with us about some upcoming new and key players for the 2021 season. Dwight Parker (senior) and Trevor Strohmeyer (senior) will be the 1-2 punch for the Leopards on the mound this year.  Anthony Patrone will also see plenty of action on the rubber but his main position is at first base. Anthony, also a senior, is coming back as a letterman after missing the 2020 season due to COVID. Coach Otto is expecting big things from his seniors. Coach Otto became head coach of the Liberty Leopards with this senior class as freshmen. Coach Otto was able to help his underclassmen an opportunity to play summer ball last year with an in house club team as well as also being able to locate other players to Class B baseball and other travel teams. Coach Otto did speak about how tough the MVAC is, the schedule is tough and its meant for us to prepare for the post season. Not that Coach Otto is looking ahead because every game inside the league is indeed a grind.

For all your Liberty Leopards baseball check on YSNLive.com!

 

HEADED HOME: MCDONALD BLUE DEVILS BASEBALL PREVIEW

/in /by

MCDONALD, OH – Head coach of the McDonald Blue Devils is Bill Ifft. COVID cost the McDonald Blue Devils just like every team in state of Ohio, and you’ll get no excuses from Coach Ifft. Coach Ifft is playing a lot of young guys this year, he expects his players to grow and gain the experience that they missed out on last season. With only three players who seen action in the 2019 season Coach Ifft and the Blue Devil staff are looking to coach up roster. Looking to compete hard every day in practice, simulating game like atmosphere each day to get his guys ready for the grind of a high school season. Pitching situation this year Coach Ifft is looking to “pitch by committee” using multiple guys in different spots this year.  Coach Ifft talked a little about how good their league is and how tough that grind can be. Bill also spoke about the team goals getting better each day and going out and competing to win ball games.

Catch the Blue Devils this year on YSNLive.com!

 

HEADED HOME: HUBBARD EAGLES BASEBALL PREVIEW

/in /by

HUBBARD, OH – John Schiraldi, head coach for the Hubbard Eagles, talked to us after a scrimmage against Austintown Fitch this week. Hayden Fox, a two year returning letterman, is the catcher and an extension of the coach on the field. Coach Schiraldi talked to us about the inexperienced the team is with most guys jumping from JV two years ago to now seniors and missed out on that growing year as juniors. Coach Schiraldi spoke about how important that year everyone missed out on in the growth process as high school baseball players. Getting outside and being able to have a full day of practice is important for Coach at this point, implementing the eagle way of baseball.Coach Schiraldi is looking to get out and compete every day and learn.

Catch more of the Hubbard Eagles this year on YSNLive.com!

 

HEADED HOME: STRUTHERS WILDCATS BASEBALL PREVIEW

/in /by

STRUTHERS, OH – Head coach Mike Medvec and the Struthers Wildcats are eager to get back on the ballfield this season as the Cats are primed for an exciting season. Coach Medvec will look to Chance Laczko, Olindo Pezzone, and Alex Grzyb, to provide the leadership and skills to lead the Wildcats to success! Coach also discussed some of their team goals and the biggest one is being competitive in the NE8 but also winning more games than they did two seasons ago!

Stay tuned to YSNLive.com for all things WIldcats as the season goes on!

 

HEADED HOME: CRESTVIEW REBELS BASEBALL PREVIEW

/in /by

COLUMBIANA, OH – The Crestview Rebels are back in action this spring as COVID wiped out their season last year and head coach Kory Whitacre has the boys eager and ready to get on the diamond. The Rebels are led by a strong group of seniors that are willing to do whatever it takes to win ball games and build upon their season as it progresses. The underclassmen will look to make their mark on the Rebels program as every spot is open for the taking and that competition is what drives Crestview to success.

Check out this very special baseball preview at the Crestview Rebels as YSN’s own, Billy McCartney and Quinn Puskar, had the opportunity to talk with head coach, Kory Whitacre!

 

HEADED HOME: COLUMBIANA CLIPPERS BASEBALL PREVIEW

/in /by

COLUMBIANA, OH –  Head coach Ryan Wolf and the Columbiana Clippers are eagerly awaiting the opening day of high school baseball as the northeast Ohio winter has begun to disappear. YSN was able to catch up with Coach Wolf before one of his practices this week to get a feel for the excitement that surrounds the Clippers baseball program and community. Coach Wolf also discussed the team and who he is leaning on to provide the leadership and strong play this year. Coach was also able to elaborate on what his expectations and goals are for this season as opening day is a week away!

 

HEADED HOME: CHAMPION GOLDEN FLASHES BASEBALL PREVIEW

/in /by

WARREN, OH – As the weather begins to heat up, the Champion Golden Flashes are doing the same! Head coach Rich Yauger and the Golden Flashes are excited and ready to make another run at an MVAC title and then some! The Golden Flashes are led by a great group of seniors that are all in and are excited to get back on the diamond. Coach Yauger will rely heavily on those seniors to teach the “Champion way” to the underclassmen to continue the success of the program as the season and their careers progress.

Check out this special baseball sneak peak at the Champion Golden Flashes as YSN’s own, Billy McCartney and Quinn Puskar, was able to talk with head coach, Rich Yauger!

 

HEADED HOME: SEBRING TROJANS BASEBALL PREVIEW

/in /by

SEBRING, OH – The weather is turning from winter to spring, the fields are getting ready for games, and first year head coach Tyler Whitlatch and the Sebring Trojans are ready to get back on the diamond and play some baseball!

Coach Whitlatch will look to his five seniors for leadership and experience as the rest of the team is very young underclassmen. Coach is looking for Dylan Johnson and Frankie Lozoya to be a 1-2 punch for the Trojans. Coach Whitlatch also discussed how his style of coaching is similar to a college system that he is building based on his time playing for Malone. Not only does Coach Whitlatch want to succeed, he knows that starting with the fundamentals and building a program based on that is key to long term success.

Check out this special baseball sneak peak at the Sebring Trojans as YSN’s own, Matt Siedel, was able to talk with head coach, Tyler Whitlatch!

 

HEADED HOME: LAKEVIEW BULLDOGS BASEBALL PREVIEW

/in /by

CORTLAND, OH – The Lakeview Bulldogs are led by head coach Mike Johnson. Miami Ohio commit Nick Demonica left handed pitcher looks to help his team on the rubber this year for the bulldogs. Nick is one of the best pitchers in the area. Coach is looking to his upperclassmen to help lead and develop his younger guys. Coach Mike Johnson is looking for big things out of his bulldogs this year, relying on his pitching staff and great defense until his sticks will heat up. Mike Johnson wants to play. well towards the end of the season, but keeping goals with winning the league and district championship.

Catch all Lakeview baseball here on YSNLive.com!