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THE DAWN OF JUSTYCE

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LISBON OH- Justyce Vrable is one of the better known area days in the softball community. Known as the girl who cranked four home runs in a single game last season. Now Justyce ventures into her senior season ready to step in to a bigger leadership role. There is a lot of youth on this Blue Devil team, and there’s no doubt they will have to deal with adversity that comes with that. But Justyce is a great example for the younger players on how to trust the process. Her swing is consistent, and her mechanics are sound. It is what makes her one of the best hitters this star studded area has to offer.

Justyce has learned from great players who came before her, and she didn’t have to look far. In the same household her sister Kennedy has found great success in her softball career, which is still going at YSU. Kennedy showed Justyce what a high caliber work ethic looks like, and what it takes to play at the next level. A lot of the elite characteristics that Justyce has in her resume she can attribute to taking notes from watching Kennedy.

Justyce took time to come on YSN’s Running Point and talk to the guys about her senior season. She also discusses being a bigger leader this season, her favorite memories on the Lisbon softball program and much more.

 

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UNITED EMPHATICALLY TAKES THE SWEEP OF LISBON

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The United Local softball team came into Tuesday’s matchup with Lisbon looking for the season sweep while trying to take out some frustration after suffering a close extra inning loss on Saturday.

United was able to take out their frustrations and more on Blue Devils pitching with a blowout 14-1 victory in 5 innings.  The lineup for the Eagles continues to put up double digits in the hits column collecting 12 on Tuesday. Junior Tori Firth was able to start the party in the 2nd inning taking a Mya Emmerling offering deep for a 3 run homerun giving the Eagles an early 5-0 lead.  Firth was not done there as she collected two more hits including a 3 run double, the slugger finished the evening 3-4 with 8 RBI’s.

Samantha Lippiatt also contributed to the offense going 3-4  with 2 doubles and a RBI while teammate Colby Burton chipped in 2 hits including a triple.

Tori Firth also did her job in the circle going the distance limiting the Blue Devils to just 2 hits and collecting 9 K’s.

Justyce Vrable single and a Mya Emmerling double was the extent of the Lisbon offense Tuesday night.

United (2-1) looks to continue their success on Wednesday traveling to Lake Center Christian.  Lisbon (3-2) will host EOAC rival East Palestine on Wednesday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

BLUE JAYS SHINE BRIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS

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STRUTHERS OH- Varsity baseball traveled to Cene Park Tuesday evening to take on McDonald in a MVAC matchup.

After  trailing McDonald 2-0 in the 5th inning the Blue Jays got timely hitting and erupted for 5 runs to take the lead. That was all the runs needed as two BlueJays pitchers shut the door on McDonald.

Billy Sloan was the starter, he allowed 2 runs (1 earned) over 5 innings while striking out seven hitters and only surrendering four singles. Junior Aaren Romigh came in relief pitching the final two inning striking out five hitters to pick up the save.
Offensively the BlueJays were led by Romigh and Owen McDevitt. Romigh had 2 hits and McDevitt had the timely hit in the fifth inning that resulted in 3 RBI’s.

We return to action tomorrow as we welcome Southeast for a non league matchup. Fingers crossed for dry weather.

*Contributed By Matt Ruby at jacksonmiltonathletics.org

TWO LATE RUNS PROPEL BULLDOGS TO VICTORY

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EAST PALESTINE OH East Palestine got to stir the pot of the EOAC on Monday night as they weathered the rainy conditions and beat Lisbon 7-5.

Lisbon opened up scoring in the second inning when Ryan Reckner doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

East Palestine took the lead for good with one run in the fourth inning. In the fourth Kyler Bourne singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Blake Noel was credited with the victory for East Palestine. The fireballer lasted four innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out seven and walking one.

Daimen McCormick took the loss for the Blue Devils. The pitcher went five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out four.

Hunter Sturgeon started the game for Lisbon. Sturgeon lasted one inning, allowing two hits and four runs while striking out one

Max Carvelli started the game for East Palestine. Carvelli allowed four hits and four runs over three innings, striking out four

Sturgeon led the Blue Devils  with three hits in four at bats.

East Palestine racked up nine hits in the game. Carvelli, Patrick Bender, Darren Kemp, and Bourne all managed multiple hits.

East Palestine will look for the season sweep of Lisbon as they travel to the Blue Devils on Tuesday.

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BLUE DEVILS TAKE FIRST STEP IN EOAC

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HANOVERTON OH- United scored four runs in the fifth inning, but Lisbon still found a way to win 7-4 on Thursday.

Hunter Sturgeon was the winning pitcher for Lisbon. The pitcher allowed five hits and four runs over four innings, striking out two and walking one. Daimen McCormick threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. McCormick recorded the last six outs to earn the save.

Parker Berdine took the loss for United. The bulldog went three and a third innings, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out two.

Lisbon had 12 hits in the game. Ryan Reckner, McCormick, and Gage Owens each managed multiple. Reckner went 3-for-3 to lead in hits.

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UNITED SENDS A MESSAGE

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HANOVERTON OH- The season opening matchup between Lisbon and United had the potential to give everyone an early season preview of who could contend at the top of the EOAC this season.  Lisbon, the perennial league favorites in the EOAC, came into Hanoverton looking to maintain their grip at the top. United has other plans for this season as the upstart Eagles came ready to contend defeating Lisbon 9-2 on a cold blustery day.

Junior Tori Firth dominated the Lisbon hitters all afternoon going the distance striking 14 while only surrendering 2 runs on 3 hits.  The Eagles hitters backed up their starting pitcher by scattering 11 hits on the afternoon against Lisbon standout Mya Emmerling (6IP, 6K).

United scored twice in the first inning and 4 more times the next two innings to race out to a 6-0 lead.   Samantha Lippiatt led the offense collecting 3 hits and scoring 4 times.  Joshlyn Irie contributed going 2 – 3 with a 2 run double to break the game open in the 3rd inning.  Brielle Rose collected two hits, while teammates Makaylah Craig, Mati Zines, and Tori Firth all contributed an RBI in victory.

Lisbon was lead offensively by McKenna Daily going 2 – 3 and Justyce Vrabel 1 – 3 with an RBI.

United (1-0) looks to continue their winning ways traveling to Salem on Saturday.  Lisbon (0-1) looks to rebound as it travels to Youngstown East on Friday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

WESTERN RESERVE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JAKE ZATCHOK

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BERLIN CENTER OH-  Rumor has it that “Berlin Center” might change its name to “Baseball Center” due to how many athletes from there are active ballplayers.   Western Reserve is no slouch when it comes to baseball success, with a program that is solid as steel from the youth levels up.

For Head Coach Jake Zatchok, he returns three letter winners from a season ago. Highlighted by senior Gabe Platt on the mound, Coach Zatchok hopes his upperclassmen lays the groundwork for continued future success. With a lot of new faces coming in this season, expect a roller coaster ride of a season. However, come tournament time, expect this team to be more than ready.   With a tough conference slate of games, paired with some intriguing non-conference matchups, The Blue Devils will have had exposure to just about everything this area has to offer.  Don’t miss out on The Running Point gang’s edition of Coaches Corner with Coach Zatchok!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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WESTERN RESERVE SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MICHAEL COOK

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BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve has a proud tradition of excellence. Each and every sport has moments in their history fans can look back fondly about. Softball season is quickly approaching, and second year head coach Michael Cook hopes that his team can create more memories for the Blue Devils community this season. They return a ton of talent so there are many reasons to be confident. The Blue Devils open their season March 28th vs rival Jackson Milton

Coach Cook took some time out of his busy day to come on to YSN’s Running Point to preview the season. He talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell all about what to expect from his squad this season. Don’t miss out! Watch Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Michael Cook.

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BADGER HANGS ON FOR THRILLING WIN IN LISBON

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LISBON OH- Fresh off a big win over Jackson Milton on Tuesday, Badger came in to Friday with upset on their mind. They knew they’d have a height advantage, and tried to use as much as possible. However, Lisbon countered at every turn with their superior guard play. The two conflicting styles clashing turned into an instant classic. The Braves defense was actually the hero, getting a big stop while Lisbon had opportunities to tie the game. The Braves defensive stand let them hold on to their 46-44 win. Badger outscored Lisbon 17-8 in the fourth quarter.

Leading the Braves was Jack Lendak who had a monster game finishing with 25 points. Jaden Richards was also in double figures with 13 points for the Braves.

Lisbon was paced by Hunter Dailey who scored 21 points. Trevor Siefke added 15 points to the cause as well.

Badger wins the sectional championship and moves on to the district semifinal. They’ll square up with fourth seeded St Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday in Struthers. Tip off is set at 7:00.

MCDONALD ENDS RESERVES SEASON YET AGAIN

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GRAND VALLEY OH- For the fourth consecutive season, Western Reserve and McDonald met up in the tournament. McDonald came into to Wednesday’s district semifinal against rival Reserve winning the last two tournament matchups. That trend continued on Wednesday as McDonald put down Reserve 48-39 to advance to their 4th straight district championship game.

McDonald was led by Lucia Wolford who scored 15 points. She wasn’t the only contributor though, McDonald had two other players in double figures. Alicia Morrison added 13 points, and Lea Gabrelcik put in 12.

Western Reserve was paced by Brooke Schantz who finished with 17 points.

McDonald advances to the Grand Valley district championship on Saturday. They will matchup with top seeded Bristol to decide who gets crowned. The tip of the title is set for 7:00.