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BLUE DEVILS BOW OUT

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BRISTOLVILLE, OHIO- Nothing came easy for the Lisbon Devils on Thursday, as they fell 10-3 to Bristol in the second round of the division IV statewide tournament.

The Devils fired up the offense in the second inning, when Haiden Colvin singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run, but Bristol pulled away for good with two runs in the fourth inning when an error scored one run for Bristol and Jo Miller singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Kohler took the win for Bristol as he went six and a third innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out 12. Williams threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Paxton Henthorne led things as the plate for Lisbon going 2 for 3, while Brady Carpenter was on the pitcher’s mound for the Devils as he went six innings, allowing ten runs on 13 hits and striking out five.

 

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MATHEWS PROVES TO BE TOO MUCH FOR MCDONALD

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NORTH JACKSON, OHIO- The McDonald Blue Devils watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in an 11-1 loss to Mathews on Wednesday for a Division IV District Championship.

The Blue Devils struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Mathews, giving up 11 runs.

Olivia Matheny was the winning pitcher for Mathews as she lasted six innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out 14.

Kayla Helco and Addison Edwards each collected one hit to lead the Blue Devils at the plate as Isabella O’Brien started the game for the Blue Devils. The righty lasted two innings, allowing three hits and six runs while striking out two and walking one.

Gianna Mancini came in relief and took the loss for the Blue Devils as she went four innings, allowing five runs on six hits, striking out two and walking one.

 

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RESERVE COMEBACK FALLS SHORT IN DISTRICT TITLE

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KINSMAN, OHIO- The Chalker Wildcats got out to a four-run lead in the second inning and held on for a 5-4 victory over the Western Reserve Blue Devils on Wednesday.

The Blue Devils scored four runs in the failed comeback on a error in the third, a double by Caylee Selley in the third, a single by Hannah Heath in the seventh, and a in the seventh.

The Wildcats got fired up the offense in the first inning, when Abby Grimm singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs. Gabby Nieves added onto the lead with a home run in the second inning.

Chalker tallied 11 hits on the day as Hudak, Morgan Strock, and Mia Russomanno all managed multiple hits as Strock and Hudak each managed three hits to lead things at the plate.

Hudak also got the start for the Wildcats as the hurler surrendered four runs on six hits over seven innings, striking out 11.

The Blue Devils racked up six hits as Heath and Selley each managed multiple hits as Heath started the game for the Blue Devils as she lasted seven innings, allowing 11 hits and five runs while striking out four.

With the win, the Chalker Wildcats claim the Division IV District Championship. 



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O’BRIEN DAZZLES MCDONALD TO CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

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McDONALD, OHIO – Isabella O’Brien was brilliant on the rubber on Monday, as O’Brien threw a no-hitter to lead McDonald past East Canton 10-0.

McDonald put up four runs in the third inning.  O’Brien, Bri McCombs, and Jenna Helco all drove in runs in the frame.

O’Brien got the win for McDonald. O’Brien allowed zero hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out 14 and walking one.

Kateyln Hill took the loss for the Hornets. The righthander allowed ten hits and ten runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two.

McDonald scattered ten hits in the game.  Kayla Helco and O’Brien each had multiple hits for McDonald. Helco went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead McDonald in hits.  McDonald was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Kylie Koma had the most chances in the field with 14.  Brooke Bosheff led McDonald with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with seven stolen bases.

 

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RESERVE RUN RULES THEIR WAY TO DISTRICT FINALS

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KINSMAN, OHIO- The Mineral Lady Rams watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 17-7 loss to Western Reserve on Monday.

The Rams collected 11 hits and Western Reserve had 14 in the high-scoring affair. The Rams put up four runs in the fifth inning as the hitters contributing to the big inning included Maddie Gerberry and Sydney Wyllie, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

The Blue Devils then answered right away as they scored six runs in the fifth inning as Lexi Pence, Kaleigh Williams, Ally Jones, and Caylee Selley all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Hannah Heath took the win for the Blue Devils as she allowed 11 hits and seven runs over five innings, striking out one.

Maddy Ylonen took the loss for the Rams as the righthander lasted one and two-thirds innings, allowing five hits and seven runs while striking out one.

Western Reserve will now take on the Chalker Wildcats for the Division IV District Championship on Wednesday.

 

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MCDONALD WINS SEVENTH STRAIGHT MVAC CHAMPIONSHIP

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Both teams were strong in the pitcher’s circle Thursday, but McDonald defeated Western Reserve 3-1. Isabella O’Brien allowed just four hits in the circle. The win gives McDonald their seventh straight MVAC championship dating back to 2016.

McDonald pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Bri McCombs grounded out, scoring one run, Kylie Koma grounded out, scoring one run, and Addison Edwards singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

O’Brien was the winning pitcher for the Blue Devils. O’Brien allowed four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out 14 and walking one.

Hannah Heath started the game for Western Reserve. The righty lasted five innings, allowing five hits and three runs. Maggie Byers threw one inning in relief.

Jenna Helco led McDonald’s offense with two hits in three at bats.

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RESERVE PAVES THEIR WAY TO DISTRICT BRACKET

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BERLIN CENTER, OHIO- Maggie Byers threw a gem on Wednesday for The Western Reserve Blue Devils, allowing zero runs and besting Lowellville by a score of 14-0.

Katie Byers led the Blue Devils to victory by driving in four runs as she went 3-for-3 at the plate. Byers drove in runs on a home run in the second and a double in the third.

The Blue Devils had their big inning when they tallied seven runs in the second inning. The offensive firepower by was led by Lexi Pence, Hannah Heath, Byers, and Aubrey Kutsko, all driving in runs in the frame.

Byers was the winning pitcher of the day as she allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out three and walking one.

Morgan Lewis went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Lowellville in hits as Sophia Alfano took the loss in the circle as she surrendered 14 runs on 14 hits over four innings, striking out one.

With the win the Blue Devils will move on the the district semi-final round.

 

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MCDONALD SURVIVES A SCARE TO MOVE ON

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By Michael Wolfgang

McDONALD, OHIO – The offense for McDonald wasn’t as high scoring Wednesday night against Cardinal as it has been several times this season, but two runs along with a combined shutout out from their pitchers was enough to get the win and advance 2-0.

A single by Alivia Morrison got the Blue Devils on the board in the first inning. Cardinal kept McDonald at bay offensively for four innings until the Blue Devils added their second run in the bottom of the sixth inning to make it 2-0.

Bella O’Brien got the job done on offense as she went two-for-three. O’Brien was also a force in the pitchers circle, being part of that combined shout where she pitched five innings of zero hits, two walks, and a dazzling 14 strikeouts. Gianna Mancini started the game as she pitched the first two innings striking out four and only allowing one hit, the lone hit of the game for Cardinal which was a single by Morgan Soltis.

The final line for McDonald was two runs on five hits with one fielding error. Next up for McDonald is Western Reserve at home at 5:00 p.m. Thursday night.

THE HEATH BLIZZARD KEEPS OPPONENTS COLD

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BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve is known for their offense this year that is for sure. The Blue Devils average over 14 runs per game, and have plenty of hitters hitting over .400. However, don’t make that trick you into thinking they don’t have a lockdown pitcher in the circle. Western Reserve has been able to run rule a ton of opponents because their offense would blast their way to a high score, while Hannah Heath would keep the opposing offense down.  Heath has been an awesome senior leader for Western Reserve setting the tone in the circle.  She has been an incredible role model for the younger players on the team, and while she is making a huge impact this season, she is also going to have an impact on this program for years to come.  Her competitive nature elevates the standard of everyone around her.  It’s a big reason why Western Reserve earned a one seed in the district tournament.

Heath this season has been dynamite in the circle. In 54.0 IP she has collected an ERA of 2.30.  She has struck out 43 hitters.  One of the most impressive numbers in her pitching staff is 62 runners left on base. It shows that Heath is very good at getting out of jams with runners on base.  Heath also leads the offense with a .679. She has knocked in 25 RBI and scored 38 runs.  She has only struck out 4 times all season.

Heath took the time to chat with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig about her senior season. They talk about going on to the next level to play in Hiram, how she wants to cap off her senior season, and so much more. Check out the latest Western Reserve Softball Player Profile exclusively on YSN!

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RESERVE AND SPRINGFIELD PLAY A MARATHON DOUBLE HEADER

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STRUTHERS OH- Western Reserve and Springfield traded the lead back-and-forth on Friday, but eventually the Blue Devils prevailed 9-8. The game was tied at eight with Western Reserve batting in the top of the tenth when an error scored one run.

There was plenty of action on the basepaths as Western Reserve collected 11 hits and Springfield had ten.

Springfield opened up an early lead in the first inning when Jackson Ensley was hit by a pitch, driving in a run.

Springfield knotted the game up at eight in the bottom of the eighth inning. They scored one run when Vinny Woods singled.

Hunter Stacy was the winning pitcher for the Blue Devils. The lefty surrendered zero runs on two hits over two innings, striking out four and walking zero. Evan Slaven threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Parker Dobson took the loss for Springfield. The hurler went two and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on three hits and striking out two.

Vance Story started the game for Western Reserve. Story went five innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out four.

Braden Butler started the game for Springfield. The bulldog went seven and a third innings, allowing six runs on eight hits and striking out three

The Blue Devils racked up 11 hits on the day. Stacy and Slaven each had multiple hits. Slaven and Stacy each collected two hits to lead. Western Reserve stole ten bases during the game as three players stole more than one. Stacy led the way with four.

Springfield saw the ball well today, racking up ten hits in the game. Seandelle Gardner, Woods, and Ryan Matey each collected multiple hits. Gardner went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Springfield in hits. Springfield tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases. Gardner led the way with four.

Game 2:

Western Reserve weathered a push by Springfield in the sixth inning where they coughed up three runs, but Western Reserve still won 9-4 on Friday.

Western Reserve got things moving in the first inning, when Hunter Stacy singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

After Springfield scored three runs in the top of the sixth, the Blue Devils answered with three of their own. Springfield scored on a single on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run and drawing a walk, scoring one run. Western Reserve then answered when Stacy singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.

Western Reserve pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning. In the third Jack Darney singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run and Stacy’s sac fly scored one run.

Stacy was credited with the victory for the Blue Devils. Stacy went three innings, allowing one run on three hits, striking out two and walking one.

Parker Dobson took the loss for Springfield. Dobson went three innings, allowing three runs on six hits, striking out four and walking one.

Western Reserve had ten hits in the game. Darney, Stacy, and Vance Story each had multiple hits. Darney went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the offense in hits.

Vinny Woods led Springfield with two hits in three at bats.

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