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LADY CLIPS OPEN IN STYLE, DIG THEIR WAY OVER LEETONIA

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LEETONIA, OH- If your first or last name began with an “M” and you were in Red on Tuesday night, one would assume you had yourself a night.  The Columbiana Lady Clippers spiked their way to a 3-1 victory over Leetonia to open up their 2019 campaign.

Madison Moser led the way for the Clips with 14 points, 5 kills and a block, Maddie Witherow contributed 14 points as well with 2 kills, and Marissa Makosky had 13 points and a kill as well.  Not part of the name game, but still having exceptional nights were Grace Witmer with 5 kills, 10 assists, and 2 aces- as well as G. Burbick Farms Player of the Game, Tori Long, with 8 points, 6 aces, and 8 kills.

Leading the way for Leetonia were Taran Ferry and Miya Dolan.

Columbiana (1-0) will play at home against Warren JFK on Wednesday night.  The action begins with JV’s at 5:30.

SALEM GIRLS CHIP PAST LEETONIA

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VALLEY GOLF COURSE- Salem’s Girl’s Golf Team (3-1) chipped their way past the Lady Bears on Monday- 208 to 261.  Finding the green early and often was Salem’s Kelly Hutton who shot a 48 on the round.  The Lady Quakers also had a pair of 53’s shot by Sloan Rudibaugh and Lexi Miller, Emma Brown shot a 54.

For Leetonia, Haleigh Brook led the way with a 57.

 

*Story contributed by Lindsay Winn at salemathletics.org

CLIPPERS OFFENSE HEATING UP, POWER PAST LEETONIA

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Columbiana (11-9, 7-4) celebrated its six seniors with pre-game festivities followed by a 12-2 five-inning victory over Leetonia.

Wayne Davis (1-0) picked up his first varsity victory as he went the distance.  Davis allowed 2 runs (1 earned) on four hits and struck out six.

After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the first the Clippers responded quickly as Chase Franken took the first pitch he saw over the batting cage beyond right field for his second homerun of the season.  The Clippers would tack on three more in the inning and never look back the rest of the way.  Hunter Zentner had two doubles on the afternoon and knocked in three runs while Seth Ross also had two hits and a double for Columbiana.  Evan Kenneally was 2-3 with two rbi’s and Ryan Fahs had two of the Clippers 11 hits.

Next up the Clippers will travel to Struthers and Cene Field as they will take on the Struthers Wildcats.  The game is scheduled on Cene 1 and first pitch will be 5 PM on YSN.

 

*Contributed by Ryan Wolf

DAVIS DRIVES IN 4, CLIPPERS PUSH PAST LEETONIA

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LEETONIA, OH- Columbiana (10-9) earned a 14-1 victory over Leetonia in six innings Monday afternoon.  After a scoreless first inning, the Clippers put crooked numbers on the board in the second, third, fourth and sixth innings en-route to the victory.

Leading the 10 hit effort for Columbiana was Wayne Davis who knocked in four runs on his 3-4 afternoon.  Hunter Zenter added two hits including a double and scored three runs.  Ryan Fahs scored three runs after reaching base on two walks and a single.  Matt Mazei and Evan Kenneally scored two runs apiece on the afternoon.

Chase Franken picked up his fourth win on the mound.  Franken allowed 1 run on two hits in his three innings of work and struck out six.  Evan Kenneally picked up the save with this three innings of work.  Kenneally allowed one hit and struck out two.

Leetonia will travel to Columbiana tomorrow to wrap up their two-game EOAC set.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

 

*Contributed by Ryan Wolf

KNIGHTS OVERPOWER BEARS

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Leetonia fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 12-0 loss to Toronto on Wednesday.  Toronto scored on a single by Karaffa, a walk by Snibchak, a single by Thomas, a single by Clegg, and a double by Berger in the first inning.

The Bears struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Toronto, giving up 12 runs.

Toronto opened up scoring in the first inning, when Karaffa singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

A single by Brayden Duko in the second inning was a positive for Leetonia.

Clegg earned the win for Toronto. He surrendered zero runs on one hit over three innings, striking out four and walking one.  Gulczynski threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Dylan Lennon took the loss for Leetonia.  He lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and 12 runs while striking out four.

 Brock Simpson started the game for the Bears.

Duko went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Leetonia in hits.

Karaffa led Toronto with three hits in three at bats.  Toronto didn’t commit a single error in the field. Thomas had the most chances in the field with five.

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BEARS RALLY BUT FALL SHORT AGAINST JACKSON MILTON

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NORTH JACKSON, OH- The Leetonia Bears fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 12-4 loss to Jackson-Milton on Saturday. Jackson-Milton scored on a groundout by Landis in the first inning, a groundout by Harris in the first inning, a single by Rich in the second inning, a single by Harris in the second inning, and a single by Lay in the second inning.

Jackson-Milton pulled away for good with three runs in the second inning. In the second Rich singled, scoring one run, Harris singled, scoring one run, and Lay singled on a full count, scoring another.  Jackson-Milton also scored five runs in the sixth inning. Jackson-Milton big bats were led by Harris, Lay, and Gross, who all drove in runs.

Rich took the win for Jackson-Milton. He allowed two hits and two runs over two innings, striking out four. Harris and Landis entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Senior, Brock Simpson took the loss for Leetonia. He went six innings, allowing 12 runs on 12 hits, striking out five and walking one.

Leetonia’s offense scattered eight hits in the game. Sefton Houlette and Dylan Lennon all had multiple hits and Lennon and Houlette each collected two hits to lead Leetonia. Houlette led the Bears with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with ten stolen bases.

Jackson-Milton racked up 12 hits. Rich, Landis, Lay, and Harris each managed multiple hits for Jackson-Milton. Rich went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Jackson-Milton in hits. Jackson-Milton was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Gross had the most chances in the field with seven.

 

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BEARS DENIED BY LISBON

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LISBON, OH- A seven-run fourth inning led Lisbon to a 13-1 victory on Tuesday.  Logan Bell, Josh Entrikin, Nick Mundy, Grant Underwood, and Damien McCormick powered the big inning with RBIs.

The Blue Devils got on the board in the first inning when Entrikin grounded out, scoring one run.

Bell earned the win for Lisbon. He allowed two hits and one run over four innings, striking out 13 and walking one. Entrikin threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Sefton Houlette took the loss for Leetonia. He allowed ten hits and 13 runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

Lisbon tallied 11 hits in the game. Blake Reynolds, Bell, and Mundy each managed multiple hits for the Blue Devils. Mundy, Bell, and Reynolds each collected two hits to lead Lisbon.

Leetonia tallied five hits. Toby Heckman and Brock Simpson all had multiple hits for Leetonia.

 

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VANCE SHOWS NEXT LEVEL TALENT, NO-HITS LEETONIA

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LEETONIA- The last time an East Palestine pitcher had a showing this impressive, Aaron Walker was on the bump facing the Ursuline Irish (eventual State Champion) and struck out 20 of them in a playoff loss at Cene Park.  Walker now serves as the Pitching Coach for his alma mater.

Tuesday night belonged to EP Freshman Cooper Vance.  Vance struck out 18 Bears on the way to his first career no-hitter in high school and a 6-0 victory.  The only Bears to reach base came via 2 walks and an error.

East Palestine got things started in the first inning when Sean Helpy singled, scoring one run.  The Bulldogs would generate 3 runs in the first frame.

Brock Simpson took the loss for Leetonia. He went seven innings, allowing six runs on nine hits and striking out four.

Justin Hooley led East Palestine with two hits in four at-bats. Brock Cheurco led East Palestine with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 11 stolen bases.

 

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ROSKO HOMERS TWICE, LADY BEARS RACK UP 24 HITS IN WIN OVER UNITED

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LEETONIA, OH- The Leetonia Bears Softball team has never won an EOAC league game. That changed Tuesday night.

Megan Rosko was an RBI machine on Tuesday, driving in six on three hits, including two 2-run home runs to lead Leetonia Bears Varsity past a well-coached United team 14-4 on Tuesday.

Leetonia Bears secured the victory thanks to eight runs in the fifth inning. The big inning was thanks to singles by Josie Glosser, Taran Ferry, Haleigh Brock, and Chloe Dale and a home run by Rosko.

United got on the board in the first inning when Warner singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

Leetonia pulled away for good with six runs in the second inning. In the second Delaney Roller singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run, Brock doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs, and Rosko homered on a 1-1 count, scoring three runs.  The Lady Bears put up eight runs in the fifth inning. The Leetonia offense in the inning was led by Glosser, Ferry, Brock, Rosko, and Dale, who all drove in runs.

Dale led the Leetonia to victory in the pitcher’s circle. She surrendered four runs on seven hits over five innings, striking out four.

Warner took the loss for United. She surrendered 13 runs on 22 hits over three and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

Leetonia saw the ball well today, racking up 24 hits in the game. Dale, Roller, Brock, Rosko, Meade, Ferry, and Glosser each racked up multiple hits for the Bears. Roller and Dale each collected four hits to lead Leetonia. Leetonia was also defensively sound and didn’t commit a single error in the field. Gracie Duko had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

Warner went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead United in hits.

 

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LADY ROCKETS PUSH PAST LEETONIA

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LEETONIA, OH- The Lady Bears are young, inexperienced, but hungry. Despite the rough start to the season where the Bears took on solid squads in Lordstown and Liberty, local powerhouse Crestview, and veteran senior-led teams in the EOAC in Southern Local and Wellsville, the Bears are improving every single game. Leetonia head coach Corey Yoakam said “we are inexperienced and there is no shortcut to experience. We need to play tough quality teams and we are doing just that. While we have taken our bruises, we are getting better every game, every inning, and every play.”

This improvement was apparent in Saturday’s doubleheader against Lowellville. Despite taking the losses in both games the Bears showcased their improved hitting especially in the first game as they were able to put up 9 hits against a solid Lowellville pitcher in Kelly.

In the first game, Freshman Allison Francosky went 3-3 which included 2 singles and a double for the Bears. Junior Chloe Dale went 2-3 which also included a double. Sophomore Meagan Rosko went  2-3 with two singles. Sophomore Taran Ferry had a triple.

The Bears defense was stingy and only made three errors against a potent Rocket offense that features solid bats throughout the lineup. Chloe Dale had a fantastic outing from the circle going the full seven innings while racking up 10 strikeouts. Lowellville won the game with solid 2nd and 4th innings where they were able to put up 3 in each stanza.

The Kelly family had quite a day for the Rockets. The three sisters who combined for 7 of the Rockets 15 hits. Kester added a double and a triple, and Chaibir added two singles for the Lowellville offense.

Kelly for Lowellville got the win pitching the full 7 innings, giving up 9 hits, 1 walk, and 4 strikeouts. The final score in the first game was 10-3.

In the second game, Lowellville’s bats came alive where they were able to put up 15 hits. The Bears offense showed lots of fight, and even struck the first blow while jumping out to an early 1-0 lead but struggled to cash in on opportunities. Chloe Dale, Haleigh Brock both had singles and  Megan Rosko had a double for the Bears.

The Rockets had a big 4th inning where they put up 8 runs. The Kelly family once again had an impact giving the Rockets 7 of their 15 total hits. Lowellville won the game 14-1. Further, helping the Rocket cause was an outstanding game by the Lowellville pitching staff where they didn’t give up a single walk. The final score was 14-1 in favor of the Rockets.

Leetonia resumes league play on Monday where they kick off a home-and-home series against United. The first game of the series will be held in the Bears Den on Monday 5pm.

**Written and contributed by Corey Yoakam**