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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!

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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.

TIGERS CLAW THEIR WAY INTO DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Springfield went into Wednesdays district semifinal focused and ready to take care of business. This is the stage of a tournament where teams can stumble if they look too far ahead. Springfield had their complete vision on Lisbon, and nothing else. They took care of their business and rolled to a 61-23 win.

The Tigers were led by Jacey Mullen with 15 points on the night. Grace Venturella put in a good night as well in double figures with 12. Jameka Brungard was also in double figures with Springfield with 10.

Parker Henthorne never gave up for Lisbon and led the Blue Devils in their final game of the season with 7 points.

Springfield advances to the Mineral Ridge district championship on Saturday. They’ll square up with Maplewood, and tip is set for 7:00.

REBELS RIDE HOME WITH VICTORY

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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview was led by Junior James Best who scored 18 points before fouling out early in the 4th quarter and Freshman Jonathan Best came off the bench for an additional 10 points and proved too much for the Blue Devils on Friday night.  Junior Wyatt Miller (10), Junior Matt Lindsay (9), Junior Kirkland Miller (6), and Senior Anthony Cusick (5) contributed for the Rebels.

Senior recognition night for bowling, cheerleading and Boys Basketball.  Seniors Anthony Cusick, Jack Yerkey and Matthew Wollet ended their basketball season with a W over Columbiana County foe the David Anderson High school Blue Devils from Lisbon 58-50.

Although it was an evening highlighting the seniors, Sophomore Hunter Dailey led all scoring putting up 21 points for the Blue Devils.   Sophomore Trevor Siefke added 12 points, 10 of which came from the free throw line.  Sophomore Logan Stauffer (9) and Senior Hunter Sturgeon (8) contributed to the Blue Devils 50.

The future looks bright for the young Blue Devils squad as they wait to host the winner from Badger and Jackson-Milton next Friday night in tornament action!

WATERLOO GRINDS OUT THIRD WIN OF THE WEEK

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MCDONALD OH- Waterloo was on the tail end of a very emotionally, and physically draining week coming in to Saturday’s game against McDonald. Not only was McDonald the third game of the week against teams in the top half of the week, the last two wins for the Vikings gave them the outright MVAC Scarlett championship. However, they couldn’t afford to get too high coming into their third contest of the week. This was a McDonald team that wanted to prove they were better than the blowout showed in their first matchup with the Vikings.

After Waterloo set the tone early, with a 10-2 run to open the 1st quarter, McDonald never stopped pushing back. Waterloo’s six girl rotation was fighting against fatigue by the 4th quarter, but never gave up the lead they ran out to in the first. Waterloo escaped with a 45-39 win.

Rose Couts scored 17 points in the Vikings 25 point first frame, she’d finish with 21 to lead. Kaira English continues to score at a high clip as well as she chipped in 18.

McDonald was able to find ways to score tonight, and spread the wealth around. Four Devil scorers had at least six points. They were led by Alivia Morrison with 14. Gianna Constantino competed down low all night, and finished with a solid 9. Lea Gsbrelcik finished with 8.

Waterloo will try to complete the undefeated MVAC record on Monday traveling to Mineral Ridge. McDonald has one more tournament tune up as they make their way to Southeast on Monday.

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Postgame Interview With Rose Couts: