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A GREAT WAY TO LIVE

EAST LIVERPOOL OH- Just about every high schooler has to go through some kind adversity before  they graduate. Some more than others. This year Beaver Local senior Olivia Keller has had her fair share. The player that loves softball, could have seen her senior season float away. A serious injury during basketball season made the road to softball long and bumpy. But here she is in her senior season helping the Beavers be the best team possible.

Keller has been playing softball since she was little, and she’s been able to share the journey with her father. Her dad has been her travel coach with the Ohio Blast organization. The dynamic between father daughter on the softball field has been a rock for Keller maturing as a player. He pushes her to be the best she can be, and because of that she has gotten through the valleys that the sport of softball can bring.

Keller has made the decision to continue her playing career at the next level. She will continue her academic and softball career at Geneva.

Olivia generously gave time to do an interview with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig. They talk about Keller’s comeback from an injury, her future goals, and so more. Make sure to check out the latest Beaver Local softball player profile only on YSN.

 

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BEAVERS DOUBLE UP THEIR RIVALS

East Liverpool lost the lead late in a 14-7 defeat to Beaver Local  on Thursday. The game was tied at six with the Beavers batting in the top of the fifth when Micah Jones doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.

Evan Tice collected four hits in defeat. Tice singled in the third, doubled in the fourth, singled in the sixth, and singled in the seventh.

Beaver Local opened up scoring in the second inning, when Michael McKenzie drew a walk, scoring one run.

After Beaver Local scored one run in the top of the sixth, East Liverpool answered with one of their own. Beaver Local  scored when Logan Blissenbach grounded out, scoring one run. The Potters then answered when Trent Davis hit a solo homer.

East Liverpool put up four runs in the fourth inning. Their big bats in the inning were led by an error on a ball put in play by Devin Toothman and a double by Tice.

Kristian Lantz got the win for Beaver Local. The pitcher lasted three and a third innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out four and walking zero.

Mason Ludwig took the loss for the Potters. Ludwig lasted four innings, allowing five hits and four runs while striking out seven.

Avery Wiegand started the game for the Beavers. The southpaw went three and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs on six hits and striking out two

East Liverpool socked one home run on the day. Davis had a long ball in the sixth inning.

East Liverpool totaled 11 hits. Tice, Davis, and Toothman all managed multiple hits. Tice went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead in hits.

Beaver Local racked up ten hits on the day. Jones and Dalton Curran all had multiple hits. Jones led with three hits in five at bats.

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CRESTVIEW BOUNCES BACK AGAINST BEAVERS

COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview coasted to an easy victory over Beaver 11-1 on Wednesday. It was a great response to the Rebels loss on Tuesday.

Brooke Brubaker got the win for Crestview. The righty went six innings, allowing one run on four hits and striking out nine.

Crestview totaled 11 hits. McKenna Schultz, Brenna Figley, and Ellie Ricketts each managed multiple hits. Schultz went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead  in hits.

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BEAVER LOCAL CELEBRATES SENIORS WITH VICTORY

The Beaver Local Varsity Softball team defeated East Palestine 8-0 at home last night.

Senior Olivia Keller had a home run and four RBIs.  Senior Halle Jordan had two hits in the win.  Sophomore Addison Ells added a double and Freshman Lora Reeder had a hit and two RBIs for the Beavers.

Keller pitched a complete game striking out 15 and allowing only one walk.

The girls travel to Crestview today to take on the Rebels at 5pm.

*Contributed By Bob Beam at blathletics.org

BEAVERS OFFENSE WAKES UP LATE FOR COMEBACK WIN

EAST LIVERPOOL OH- Beaver Local Varsity fell behind 2-0 in the first inning on Monday night, but eight runs in three innings helped them come back and defeat Buckeye Local at home 9-7.

Ella Neff and Lexi Schrieber both doubled and singled for the Beavers.  Neff and Kylie Narry drove in two runs apiece.  Victoria Druschel and winning pitcher Olivia Keller added doubles.The girls will host East Palestine Tuesday at 5pm.  The game is also Senior Day and introductions will start at 4:30pm.*Contributed by Bob Beam at blathletics.org

 

SALEM REMAINS STANDING IN PITCHER’S DUEL

The 1hr 7 min game stood at 0-0 entering the 7th inning. Leading off in the top of the 7th for Salem was cleanup hitter Chase Toy. The game was a pitcher’s duel for the ages to that point. Chase battled to a full count as she saw a mix of changeups and pin point accuracy from senior Olivia Keller. Chase took the 3-2 pitch over the deepest part of the field for the game winning dinger.Salem’s ace hurler Rylie Troy took a no hitter into the 7th inning. She faced just one batter over the minimum to that point. In the game she struck out 8 while walking just one Beaver. To start the bottom of the 7th Keller dropped a base hit to right field. The #3 hitter Tori Druschel hit a shot to left center at the base of the fence. The ball was relayed in and threw behind the runner advancing past third base. Third basemen Bella Brant took the throw and rapidly threw home as Channing Toy applied the tag for the out. With a runner at 3rd and one out Rylie got the #4 hitter to pop out to Mack at first then struck out the #5 hitter with Channing Toy holding on to the fouled strike to end the game. Rylie is getting stronger as the season marches on.

Bella Brant, Mack Zumbar and Lauryn Barton each singled. Channing Toy doubled to left center in the 6th but was stranded. Lauryn Barton & Sophie Maniscalco each had a sac bunt. Not sure if there’s a full moon but Salem didn’t steal a base in a game.

In addition to her 8 strikeouts, Troy fielded 4 chances in the circle for outs including a difficult tapper down 1st base line. Lauryn Barton made a nice running catch in the right center gap. Channing Toy threw out a runner trying to advance on an overthrow.

Salem is now 6-9 on the season. Tomorrow they host Girard at 1pm & Struthers at 3pm. JV is at Girard tomorrow.

*Contributed by Michael Thorpe at salemathletics.org

BEAVERS SCORE FIRST VICTORY

Beaver Local softball,in search of their first victory of the season, wanted nothing more than to get that elusive win against arch rival East Liverpool. The Beavers were all business as they pounded out 12 hits en route to a 9-2 road win on Wednesday.

The Red and White wasted little time as Olivia Keller would double and Lauren Piscitelli would follow that with a 2-run homerun giving the Beavers an early 2-0 lead.  Clinging to a 2-1 lead in the 3rd the Beavers would separate themselves from their opponent. Oliva Keller and Halle Jordan would each add an RBI double, while Lora Reeder contributed an RBI single increasing the lead to 5-1.

That lead was all that Beaver Local Keller (7IP,14K,1H) would need in the circle going the distance allowing zero earned runs on one hit.  Halle Jordan dazzled at the plate going 4-4 with 4 RBI in the Beavers victory.

Delani Ice contributed the lone hit for the Potters.    Beaver Local (1-6) will take that momentum with them as they visit Union Local on Thursday.

*Contributed by YSN’s Chris Sigler

BEAVERS TRACK DUO TAKE MVP HONORS

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH – The Beaver Local Track team continues to make a splash no matter where they compete this season.  Saturday was no different as Caleb White and Kodi Kinsey each took home MVP honors respectively at the Ward Invitational in East  Palestine. White continues to grab everyone’s attention in the sprint events taking home the 1st place prize in the 100, 200, and 3rd in the 400.  Kinsey turned in a tremendous all-around performance finishing 1st in the 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, 1st in the long jump, and 4th in the 200. James Monte also turned in a solid performance for the Red and White finishing 1st in the 110 hurdles, 4th in the 200, and 6th in the 300 hurdles. The Beavers as a team finished 5th (20 teams) in the boys division, while the girls finished a respectable 6th (23 teams). Full meet results can be found on MIleSplit.

BIG TEST NEXT FOR WILDCATS

The Edison Wildcats Rebounded from two losses over the weekend to defeat Beaver Local at home 10-3.

Leading the way for the wildcats were Anna Wadas with 3 hits including a home run. Savanna Ankrom, Becka Evans and Pam Johnson also collected two hits.
Rounding out the hitting with a hit were Grace Browning, Pressly Meadows, Audrey Scott and Olivia Fankhauser.

Alayna Meadows earned the win in the circle pitching four innings. Katie Fluharty followed with two innings of work and Becka Evans finished with an inning to close out the game for Edison.

Edison returns to action at home on Wednesday against league rival Indian Creek.

*Contributed By Spencer Bendle at edisonwildcats.com

BEAVERS EARN SEASON SWEEP OF EDISON

RICHMOND OH- Beaver Local traveled to Richmond on Monday night looking for the season sweep of the Edison Wildcats.  Behind a solid starting pitching performance and timely hitting the Beavers were able to accomplish that goal with a 4-3 victory in 8 innings.

The Wildcats had other plans early as they struck for 2 runs in the bottom of the second inning.  Those two runs were all Edison could muster through 6 innings as Beaver Local starter Dalton Curran (4IP, 5K, 2ER) and Micah Sturm (2IP, 0ER) enabled the Beavers to stay within striking distance of the home standing Wildcats. Edison Starter Cam Cooley held the Beaver bats silent pitching  5 scoreless before trouble brewed in the top of the 6th Inning.  The Beavers rallied for 3 runs in the 6th & 7thinnings to take a 3-2 lead.  Edison would not go away forcing extra innings with the tying run in the 7th.

Dorian Jackson singled home the go ahead run in the top of the 8th and Wyatt Johnson finished off the home team in the bottom half of the inning to secure the season sweep of the Wildcats.

Micah Jones led the Beavers with 3 hits including a double and RBI.   Dalton Curran backed up his strong start on the mound with 2 hits and an RBI.

Michael McKenzie contributed two hits and an RBI in victory for the Beavers.  Beaver Local (3-1) looks to remain hot as it travels to Harrison Central on Wednesday.  Edison (2-3) welcomes Indian Creek to Richmond on Wednesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler.