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BOARDMAN CLOCKS RUN ON WYME TIME

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BOARDMAN OH- A pitching staff is only as good as their catcher. It’s a detail about the sport of softball that is often overlooked. When you put a player behind the plate, it’s not just someone who can catch a fastball, they have lead the infield, communicate perfectly, know all their pitchers, and be able to keep wild pitches in front of their body. Boardman has another year with a solid backstop in junior Maddie Wymer.

Maddie is now in her second season as the consistent varsity catcher.  This year is unique for Maddie though because Boardman features three pitchers that rotate in the circle. At the high schools, most schools have 1 or 2 they use consistently, however Wymer is able to handle a whole staff.  Each pitcher has their own personal strengths and weaknesses that Maddie has to always keep in the back of her mind. The Spartans can pitch any of them at anytime. If coach Mootz was asked he’d probably tell you how easy Maddie makes it to have a three pitcher rotation.

Wymer is having a great year at the plate as well.  She is currently second on the team in batting average with a .413 clip so far.  Wymer is also second on the team in RBI with 13.  Wymer uses patience at the plate her .462 on base percentage proves that.

Wymer took the time to talk with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig about her junior season. She also talks about the mental aspect of her game, how she manages a pitching staff, and much more. Check out the latest Boardman softball Player Profile exclusively on YSN!

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BOARDMAN BOOSTS THEIR WAY PAST TIGERS

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BOARDMAN OH- Boardman  beat Howland in game one of a 5 inning double header 5-2 on Thursday.

In the first inning, Boardman got their offense started. The Spartans scored two runs when Maddie Wymer singled.

Tori Strines was the winning pitcher for Boardman. Strines lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and two runs while striking out four and walking zero.

Brooke Tatar took the loss for the Tigers. The hurler lasted four innings, allowing four hits and five runs while striking out four.

Ava Freeborough went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Boardman in hits. The Spartans didn’t commit a single error in the field. Wymer had the most chances in the field with five.

Cloe Lopez led Howland with two hits in two at bats.

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THE ‘VILLE BLANKS BOARDMAN ON THE ROAD

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BOARDMAN, OH- The Louisville Leopards defeated Boardman 3-0 on Thursday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Zach Root struck out Grayson Eicher to finish off the game.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Louisville pitchers struck out four, while Boardman pitchers sat down seven.

One bright spot for Boardman was a perfect day at the dish by Charlie Young.

Connor Morley was the winning pitcher for the Leopards. The righty allowed three hits and zero runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out three. Zach Root threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Adam Konnerth was on the pitcher’s mound for Boardman. The bulldog surrendered one run on two hits over four innings, striking out four. Kevin Pekkaren and Dylan Barrett entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two and two-thirds innings and one-third of an inning respectively.

Morley led Louisville Varsity Leopards with two hits in three at-bats.

Young went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Boardman in hits. Boardman was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error.

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BIG NIGHT IN BOARDMAN LIFTS SPARTANS TO VICTORY

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BOARDMAN OH- Boardman snagged a late lead and defeated Field 7-5 on Thursday. The game was tied at five with Boardman batting in the bottom of the sixth when Tori Strines singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.

The Spartans took an early lead in the first inning when Alex Ward singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Gabi Sferra was the winning pitcher for Boardman. The pitcher surrendered two runs on two hits over three innings, striking out four and walking one.

Natalie Davis started the game for Boardman. The hurler lasted four innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out five and walking one

The Spartans tallied 11 hits in the game. Strines, Ward, and Davis each had multiple hits. Strines led  with three hits in four at bats. Boardman was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Olivia Lacivita made the most plays with nine.

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STRINES SHINES IN NO HIT PERFORMANCE

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WARREN OH- Tori Strines was brilliant in the circle on Wednesday, as Strines threw a no-hitter to lead Boardman past Warren G. Harding 17-0.

Boardman opened up scoring in the first inning, when Strines singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Strines took the win for the Spartans. The fireballer lasted five innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out 11 and walking one.

Karly Trisler took the loss for the Raiders. The hurler surrendered 17 runs on 19 hits over five innings, striking out one.

Boardman racked up 19 hits in the game. Maddie Wymer, Maddie Dravecky, Strines, Natalie Davis, and Laci Jurus each racked up multiple hits. Wymer went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead the way  in hits. Dravecky led Boardman with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with eight stolen bases.

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THAT GOOD OLE DRAVECKY DRIVE

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BOARDMAN OH- It has been well reported during YSN’s coverage of Boardman softball over the years that Maddie Dravecky is one of the biggest sources of energy that the team has. Now that Maddie is in her senior season with the Spartans she has taken that energy dial and cranked it all the way up to ten. There is no more time to take anything for granted. Dravecky knows that, and is now louder than ever.  Those positive vibes are so important to a team. But especially for Boardman, who plays one of the hardest schedules in the YSN area.  There are going to peaks and valleys when you’re constantly testing yourself, and Maddie is one of the big reasons why everyone stays up.  She has also stepped into a much larger leadership role this season, bringing more than her vocals to the team.  Dravecky spreads that positivity to her teammates and is always there when a player needs lifted up.  You’ll never see the Spartans down on themselves, and that makes them dangerous every time you go up against them.

Dravecky has also made the most of more playing time with the Spartans.  She is now consistently patrolling center field in the Spartans no fly zone.  She’s got the speed to run down balls, and the arm to get them back in quickly.  After a tough start to season at the plate, Dravecky has shown what a positive mindset can do.  She has climbed herself out of an early slump and is climbing up the team’s leaderboard in batting average.  She has scored 6 runs this year, and is second on the team in stolen bases with 4.

Maddie took the time to sit with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig and talk about her career at Boardman. They discuss how she’s able to stay positive, stepping into leadership after the graduation of so many seniors, and so much more. Check out the latest Boardman Softball Player Profile only on YSN!

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SPARTANS HAVE A SUCCESSFUL SENIOR NIGHT

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BOARDMAN OH- Boardman defeated Warren G. Harding Raiders 10-0 on senior night Wednesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Tori Strines induced a fly out from Bri’Asia Freeman to finish off the game.

Alex Ward led the  Spartans to victory by driving in five runs. Ward went 3-for-3 at the plate. Ward drove in runs on a single in the first, a triple in the second, and a single in the fourth.

In the first inning, Boardman got their offense started when Natalie Davis singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

Boardman tallied five runs in the fourth inning. Davis, Ward, Leah Habeger, and Cami Goske each drove in runs during the inning.

A double by Kerrigan Riley in the first inning was a positive for Warren G. Harding.

Davis got the win for Boardman. She went four and two-thirds innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out seven and walking zero. Strines threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Riley took the loss for the Raiders. The hurler allowed 12 hits and ten runs over four innings, striking out four and walking zero.

Boardman racked up 12 hits. Ward, Davis, Maddie Wymer, and Habeger each collected multiple hits. Davis and Ward all had three hits to lead the way. The Spartans didn’t commit a single error in the field. Wymer had the most chances in the field with eight.

Riley went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Warren G. Harding in hits.

DAVIS COMES BACK STRONGER THAN EVER

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BOARDMAN OH- It’s never easy to go through a season ending injury. Not only do athletes have to deal with the physical pain that comes with a severe injury, but they also have to jump through mental hurtles to get their bodies back to where they were. Trusting that you can hold up the way you used to can be tricky. For Boardman’s Natalie Davis, all the physical and mental work put in to get back on the field is now paying dividends.

When we talked to Natalie Davis last season, the story was about trying to still find ways to contribute to the team without being able to be on the field.  She learned a lot from last season. You can tell that she took in all she could from the other side of the game.  Her softball IQ has sky rocketed. Talking to Fred Mootz about her though, you’ll quickly realize that she also has come back physically stronger. There’s added velocity to her pitches, and more kick to her swing.  She has persisted through the hurtles and now plays a massive part in the Spartans success.

Davis has thrown 19.2 innings so far this season in the circle splitting time with two other pitchers.  She has struck out 16 batters and only walked 6.  Her ERA currently sits at 2.49. With the bat in her hand she is just as dangerous.  She is hitting .415 which is second on the team.

Davis took the time to chat with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig about her senior season. They talk about the comeback from injury, how it helped her become a leader, and much more. Check out the latest Boardman Softball Player Profile only on YSN!

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SPARTANS BEAT OUT BRANCH IN A SATURDAY MATINEE

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BOARDMAN OH- Gabi Sferra didn’t allow a single run against West Branch, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Boardman to a 2-0 victory on Saturday

The pitching was strong on both sides. Sferra struck out 13, while Klary McKay sat down seven.

One bright spot for the Warriors was a single by Josie Milliken in the seventh inning.

Sferra was credited with the victory for Boardman. She surrendered zero runs on one hit over seven innings, striking out 13 and walking zero.

McKay took the loss for West Branch. The pitcher lasted six innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out seven.

The Spartans racked up six hits in the game. Alex Ward and Tori Strines all collected multiple hits. Strines and Ward each collected two hits to lead. Boardman was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Olivia Lacivita made the most plays with 13.

Milliken led the Warriors with one hit in three at bats. West Branch didn’t commit a single error in the field. Sara Schmidt had the most chances in the field with nine.

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SPARTANS BREAK LOOSE IN HUBBARD

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HUBBARD, OH- The Boardman Spartans weathered a scare by the Hubbard Eagles in the sixth inning where Boardman coughed up three runs, but the Spartans still won 9-4 on Friday.

The offensive onslaught by Hubbard was led by Haleigh Taylor and Alyssa Gregory, who all drove in runs.

Boardman racked up 14 hits on the day as Ava Freeborough, Alex Ward, Natalie Davis, and Jurus all managed multiple hits.  Freeborough led the Spartans with three hits in four at bats.

Boardman got on the board in the second inning when they scored one run when Sophia Rivera singled. The Spartans added three runs in the fifth inning as Cami Goske, Rivera, and Laci Jurus each drove in runs during the inning.

Davis was the winning pitcher in the circle as she allowed eight hits and four runs over five and a third innings, striking out eight and walking zero. Gabi Sferra threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Hubbard tallied ten hits as they were led by Phoebe Rusnak, Jillian Palumbo, and Lauren Komorek as they each had multiple hits. Rusnak went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Hubbard in hits.

Kaylee Schultz took the loss for Hubbard as she Schultz went five innings, allowing eight runs on 12 hits and striking out two. Boardman will take on West Branch on Saturday at 1:00 pm while Hubbard will play Springfield at home on Saturday at 1:00 pm. 

 

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