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ANSWERING THE BELL

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AUSTINTOWN, OH-  In today’s episode of Fitch Player Profile, we have a special treat for you. We have Donavan Bell Sullivan, a standout football player, joining us to talk about his journey on and off the field.

As a three-year starter for his team, Donavan has made a name for himself and caught the attention of YSN. In this interview, we dive deep into his personal goals for the season, lessons learned from past experiences, and his passion for both football and baseball.

We also get a glimpse into Donavan’s friendship with his teammate Dom and his strong bond with his family. Join us as we explore the life and accomplishments of Donavan Bell Sullivan in this exciting episode of Player Profile!

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TREVIN IS DRIVEN

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WARREN, OH- At 6’3, 14 year-old Trevin Rinck is accustomed to standing out in a crowd.  As a three-sport athlete, he’s also driven to compete- but baseball is providing Rinck the opportunity to be a future star.

This summer has treated Rinck very well as he competed nationally in the Major League Baseball Junior Home Run Derby.  To qualify, Trevin blasted 19 of 25 pitches over the wall to punch his ticket to the All-Star Weekend in Seattle, where he launched ten more longballs to finish fourth in the country in the contest.

Rinck is set to become a JFK Eagle in the Fall, and will join the football, basketball, and baseball teams in the upcoming year.

So, get into the Delorian, let’s go 88 and take a look into the future of our area as we sit down with Trevin Rinck on Your Sports Network.

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RAIDER REVENGE; SOUTH RANGE GOES EXTRAS TO ADVANCE

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MASSILLON, OH- You knew when these two teams lined up that seven innings may not be enough to settle things.  Sure enough, we needed nine to decide a winner as South Range upended the NE8 Champion, Lakeview 4-3 to advance to the Regional title game.

South Range’s Tyson Tarajack ended up with the opportunity in the ninth frame, and the sophomore delivered a sharp ground ball through the Lakeview infield, drawing a throw that ended up being offline and allowed Nick Plunkett to keep chugging down the third base track and capped it with a head-first slide across home plate that punched the Raider ticket to the next round.

Lakeview would draw first blood on the evening in the fifth inning, only to be answered immediately by South Range in their half.  The teams would flip position in the next frame with a pair of Bulldog runs, then a Raider tying effort the very next frame.

Lakeview bows out of their 2023 campaign with a sensational, historic campaign at 20-6, and earning NE8 and District Championships for the first time in program history.

With the victory, South Range will take on Apple Creek Wayndale Friday in the Regional Championship for a chance to get to Canal Park in Akron for a State Title.

 

ST JOHN’S SWORD SHARP IN SECTIONAL GAME

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East Palestine, OH- With runners in scoring position, it was miller time for the Heralds. Tom Miller was clutch at the plate with runners on base on Thursday, driving in five on three hits to lead Saint John past the Wellsville Tigers 18-5 on Thursday.  Miller drove in runs on a single in the third, a single in the fourth, and a single in the seventh. Saint John earned the victory despite allowing Wellsville Tigers to score four runs in the third inning.  Wellsville’s big inning was driven by a single by Landes and an error on a ball put in play by Ramsey. The Heralds got things moving in the second inning.  Bryson Vennitti grounded out, scoring one run. Saint John exploded for seven runs in the seventh inning.  Anthony Severino, Ryan Williams, Matt Miller, Miller, and AJ Henslee each drove in runs during the inning. Will Anderson led things off on the hill for the Heralds. The right-handed sophomore hurler allowed ten hits and five runs over five innings, striking out 11 and walking zero. Landes led things off on the mound for the Tigers. The pitcher went three innings, allowing ten runs on ten hits, striking out three and walking zero.  Brewer and Heffner entered the game from the bullpen, throwing three innings and one inning respectively.

Saint John launched one home run on the day. Sophomore slugger Ryan Williams sent one packing in the seventh inning. The Heralds racked up an impressive 17 hits on the day. Truly a group effort as Tom and Matt Miller, Severino, Williams, Ezra Campbell, and Anderson each had multiple hits for Saint John.  Matt Miller led the Heralds with four hits in six at bats. The Wellsville Tigers totaled ten hits.  Brewer, Ramsey, and Landes all managed multiple hits for Wellsville Tigers.  Brewer went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Wellsville in hits. The Heralds next matchup will truly be a test as they will face off against the number 1 seed Lake Center Christian Tigers 05/23/23 at the beautiful Cene Park in Struthers.

HEARTLAND OFFENSE POUNDS PAST SEBRING

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NEW WATERFORD, OH- Jake Walker threw a gem on Tuesday for Heartland Christian, allowing zero runs and besting Sebring by a score of 22-0

Drew Gault collected four hits in five at-bats to help lead the Lions to victory. Gault doubled in the first, singled in the second, doubled in the third, and singled in the fourth.

In the first inning, Heartland Christian got their offense started when Heartland Christian Lions Varsity scored on a stolen base during Gault’s at-bat. Then Gault doubled , driving in one.  The Lions put up eight runs in the fourth inning. Heartland Christian’s big bats were led by Xabi Royo, Kaden Stryffeler, Alex Tsarnas, Matt Kingston, Gault, and Drew Walker, all driving in runs in the frame.

One bright spot for Sebring was a single by Wyatt in the first inning.

Walker earned the victory on the mound for Heartland Christian. Walker went five innings, allowing zero runs on four hits, striking out nine, and walking zero.

Whit took the loss for the Trojans. Whit lasted three innings, allowing nine hits and 14 runs while striking out one.

Heartland Christian collected 12 hits on the day. Gault, Will Morgan, and Stryffeler each collected multiple hits for Heartland Christian Lions Varsity. Gault led Heartland Christian Lions Varsity with four hits in five at-bats. Heartland Christian Lions Varsity stole seven bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Walker led the way with three.

Sebring tallied four hits. Wyatt and Kade all managed multiple hits for the Trojans.

EAST LIVERPOOL LEAVES IT ALL ON THE FIELD

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- What a way for the East Liverpool Potters to leave a lasting impression on their home field.  The Potters defeated Minerva 11-1 in sectional play to start their tournament on Monday.

Jake Smith was the ace as he pitched a gem going 7 innings and only gave up 2 hits. Smith struck out 11 Minerva batters along the way to seal the deal.

Mason Ludwig was 3-3 at the plate with a 2-run home run. Nate Kelly and Nate Birch each had two hits.

The Potters didn’t commit an error in the field. The team travels to Indian Valley and will play on the second round of the OHSAA tournament at 5pm.

A HERALDED START FOR ST. JOHN AS THEY FINISH UNDEFEATED IN THE NAC

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East Palestine, OH- Saint John grabbed the lead late in the game in a 16-4 victory over the Bristol Panthers on Monday.  The game was tied at four with the Heralds batting in the top of the fourth when sophomore Will Anderson singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. Bristol scored four runs in the second inning, but Saint John still managed to pull out the victory.  The offensive firepower by Bristol was led by Zack Caldwell, and Kaiden Kohler, all driving in runs in the inning. Saint got things started in the first inning.  An error scored one run for the Heralds. Saint John knotted the game up at four in the top of the third inning and scored one run when Matt Miller singled. The Heralds racked up six runs in the fifth inning.  Saint John put the pressure on, lead by singles by Anderson, Ezra Campbell, and Tom Miller,  by Jesus Hernandez and Vin Narducci, and a walk by Bryson Vennitti.

 

Miller was on the hill for Saint John. The pitcher went two innings, allowing four runs on zero hits and walking one. Brent Songer manned the rubber for Bristol Panthers. Songer went three and a third innings, allowing ten runs on ten hits and striking out one.  Caldwell and Jayden Miller entered the game as relief, throwing one and one-third innings and one-third of an inning respectively. Saint John had 13 hits in the game with Campbell, Miller, Anderson, and Miller each racking up multiple hits for the Heralds.  Campbell went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Heralds in hits. Jack Berry led Bristol with one hit in one at bats. Saint John went undefeated in league play in their first year as members of the NAC.  Saint John will travel to 7 seeded Wellsville for round one of the OHSAA playoffs on Thursday and Bristol is set to host 13 seed Lisbon on Thursdsay.

DETRICK DOES THE TRICK AS THE WARRIORS WIN IN THE OPENING ROUND

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East Palestine, OH- The Edgewood Warriors defeated Howland Tigers 9-2 on Monday in the first round of the OHSAA playoffs thanks to seven runs in the third inning.  Edgewoods big bats were led by Zack Vencill, Alex Sperduto, Ethan Detrick, Aidan Hernandez, Caleb Johnson, and Drew Hlavtur, who all drove in runs. Detrick was the winning pitcher for the Warriors. The pitcher allowed seven hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out five. Braden Adams took the loss for Howland Tigers. The Tiger lasted two and a third innings, allowing two hits and four runs.

Edgewood tallied one home run on the day. Detrick put one out in the sixth inning. Sperduto went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Edgewood in hits. Howland did not commit a single error in the field. Nick Leasure had five chances in the field, the most on the team. The Warriors will face off against the 8 seed Poland Bulldogs at Poland on Wednesday.

ST JOHN SHOWS THEIR NAC FOR WINNING

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East Palestine, OH- In their first year as members of the Northeastern Athletic Conference (NAC), the Saint John Heralds have grabbed at least a share of the conference championship by beating the Bristol Panthers at home on Thursday 05/11/2023. Will Anderson didn’t allow a single run against Bristol Panthers, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Saint John Heralds to a 4-0 victory on Thursday. In the second inning, Saint John got their offense started when Ryan Williams singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. Anderson led things off on the mound for the Heralds Varsity. The sophomore righthander surrendered zero runs on three hits over seven innings, striking out 14 and walking zero while showing off incredible command the entire afternoon.

An early bright spot for Bristol was a single by Kaiden Kohler in the first inning. Kohler also led things off on the hill for Bristol. The pitcher went five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out four.  Brent Songer threw one inning in relief late in the game. Saint John saw the ball well all day, racking up ten hits in the game.  Anderson, Williams, and Anthony Severino each racked up multiple hits for Heralds. Anderson led Saint John Heralds Varsity Baseball with three hits in four at bats.  Saint John didn’t commit a single error in the field. Severino had the most chances in the field with 13. The Heralds will meet the Panthers again on Monday 05/15/2023 in Bristol before both teams begin their OHSAA tournament games with Saint John playing against Wellsville and Bristol to square off against Lisbon.

WARRIORS ABLE TO AVENGE EARLY SEASON LOSS TO RIVAL

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East Palestine, OH- The Edgewood Warriors ran off with the lead late in the game in an 8-3 victory over rival Lakeside Dragons on Wednesday.  The game was tied at two with Edgewood batting in the top of the fifth when Zane Naylor singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run. Lakeside opened up scoring in the first inning.  Lakeside scored one run when Matt Wagner singled. The Warriors evened things up at two in the top of the third inning with Logan Kray grounded out, scoring one run.

Naylor was the winning pitcher for Edgewood, after the right hander surrendered three runs on three hits over seven innings, striking out nine. Junior lefty Alex DiSalvatore took the loss for Lakeside. The Dragon lasted six and two-thirds innings, allowing ten hits and eight runs while striking out five. Edgewood tallied ten hits in the game.  Aidan Hernandez and Kray all managed multiple hits for Edgewood.  Hernandez went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the Edgewood Warriors in hits. Lakeside’s Dylan Newsome led the Dragons with two hits in three at bats. The 2023 baseball battle for the bridge ends with each team taking a win on their rival’s home field. Both teams will start their OHSAA tournament journey next week with Lakeside travelling to Twinsburg and Edgewood playing host the Howland.