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SPARTANS SPOIL POLAND’S UNBEATEN SEASON

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POLAND OH- After a thrilling walk off victory a night before, Poland looked to keep their momentum going on Saturday morning against Boardman.  Tori Strines and the Spartans defense had other plans as they stalled the Bulldogs offense on their way to a 3-1 win ending Poland’s unbeaten season.

At the plate Natalie Davis had a great day for Boardman. The senior was perfect going 2-2 with 2 RBI.  Strines and Ava Freeborough also collected multiple hits going 2-4 each.  Maddie Dravecky also added a hit going 1-3.

Strines went the distance in the circle, and kept the Bulldogs offense off balance the whole time.  She gave up just 1 earned run on  7 hits and struck out 4.

Leanna Boccieri and Mary Brant both contributed multiple hits to the lineup for Poland both going 2-3.  Further down the lineup Ella Gaffney also went 2-3 on the day.

Katie McDonald struck out 10 batters despite the loss. She gave up 7 hits and walked 3.  McDonald threw 112 pitches less than 24 hours after throwing 117 against Sharpsville.

BOARDMAN FALLS TO REGIONAL POWERHOUSE

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By Matt Morrison


BOARDMAN, OHIO- Boardman has proven time and time again that they aren’t afraid to play anyone.  On Thursday they welcomed in a bonafide regional powerhouse.  After an early 1-0 lead, the Spartans could not keep pace as they lost a close one to Brecksville Broadview Heights  5-2.

Boardman had a little help at the plate as they were led by Natalie Davis, who went 2 for 3 and by Ava Freeborough, who had one hit that when for a triple and then later scored one of the two runs the Spartans had on the day.

Davis was also the starting pitcher in the circle as she allowed 5 hits and 4 runs before being relived after five innings by Gabi Sferra, who allowed 3 hits, 1 run, and sat down 4.

Boardman will head to Poland on Saturday to take part in a three team event.  The Spartans will have a game against Poland at 11:00, and then a matchup against Brookfield at 1:00.  

FITCH FEELS FINE ON THE ROAD

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BOARDMAN OH- After their first 5 games of the season being played in the friendly confines of their home field, Fitch finally got to test their merit on the road in Boardman.  The hostile environment didn’t phase the Falcons as they once again shut out an AAC opponent in a 6-0 win over the Spartans.

The Falcons scored a run in all but two of the innings they came to the plate.  They got things started in the first when Ayla Ray opened the game with a triple.  She would then score on a Caitlin Mitchell ground out.  In the second inning Abby Toth hit a RBI double to score Sam Severn.  and Sydnie Watts homered in the third. The Falcons would also score in the fifth and the sixth innings.

Ray had the most productive day in the lineup knocking in 2 RBI on a 2-3 effort.  Watts gathered multiple hits going 2-3 with a walk, a RBI, and a run scored.  Severn also had multiple hits going 2-4 with 2 runs scored.  Ashlee McLean pulled up the bottom of the order going 2-3 with a RBI.

Watts threw another solid game in the circle for Fitch. Although Boardman made her work hard, she gave up no runs in the complete game effort. She struck out 11, walked one, and gave up 6 hits.

Boardman definitely got themselves in position to score. They had back to back innings in the second and third with two runners on with two outs. The timely hit eluded them however.  Gabi Sferra was the only Spartan with multiple hits going 2-3.  Natalie Davis had the Spartans first hit of the day, and got called out trying to stretch it to a double.  Tori Strines, Ava Freeborough, and Olivia LaCivita each got hits as well.

Fitch will return home on Wednesday as they host Massillon Perry.  The first pitch for that game is 5:00. Boardman will have some time off before they return to the field on Saturday for two games at Poland against the Bulldogs, and Brookfield.  They’ll play Poland at 11:00 and Brookfield at 1:00.

FITCH HOLDS STRONG IN PITCHERS DUEL OVER BOARDMAN

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- Both teams were strong on the mound Monday, but Austintown-Fitch defeated Boardman 2-1. Falcon ace, Mason Petridis allowed just five hits to Boardman.

Austintown-Fitch Varsity Falcons fired up the offense in the first inning. Carson Fuller drove in one when Fuller singled into right field to start the party.

In the top of the third inning, Boardman tied things up at one when Marty Stachowicz’s sac fly scored one run for Boardman.  Boardman would continue to apply pressure with small ball, but was unable to score besides the lone run in the third.

The Falcons pulled away for good with one run in the fourth inning. In the fourth Hayden Warmouth singled to right field on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Petridis took the win for Fitch. The righty lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out ten and walking one.

Gavin Hyde took the loss for Boardman. The bulldog lasted six innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out seven and walking one.

Fuller, Rocco DiFlorio, Warmouth, and Frank Senediak each collected one hit to lead Austintown-Fitch. The Falcons didn’t commit a single error in the field. Jake Wallace had ten chances in the field, the most on the team.

Boardman was led offensively by Stachowicz’s RBI, but hits were supplied by Gavin Hyde, Charlie Young, Landon Whippo, and Grayson Eicher.

The two teams will tie up again in Boardman Tuesday afternoon at 5pm to complete the season series.

 

FITCH STAYS AHEAD IN AAC

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By Ty Bartell

AUSTINTOWN OH- Since the first pitch of the high school softball season was tossed in the Austintown community, The Falcons have been on some kind of roll! Out-scoring their opponents 39 runs to 1 while compiling a 5-0 start to the season! During the hot start, The pitching of Sydnie Watts has, once again, been truly sensational! However, the defense being supplied behind her, along with the entire batting order being productive, has made The Falcons a team to be feared!

Starting week two of the campaign, Fitch welcomed All-American Conference (AAC) representative and longtime rival, The Boardman Spartans into town! The Spartans, coming off of last year, were a team of two halves. Perhaps not the regular season Boardman would have wanted a year ago, but the tournament run that went on with an incredible group of seniors was truly incredible! Headlined by Coach Fred Mootz The Spartans are looking to sharpen their teeth once again before the start of the tournament, while featuring a few new faces. 

The circle featured “The Flamethrower” Sydnie Watts and Boardman tossed another strikeout machine in Gabi Sferra, who was averaging two strikeouts an inning heading into Monday! What was shaping up to be a clean first inning for both arms got thwarted in the bottom half of the first. Sydnie Watts lined a two-out double to right, then McKenna Hogan delivered with another clutch knock, plating the first run of the game, allowing Fitch to strike first 1-0. The two right handers would keep the offense scoreless in the second, before Fitch added to the advantage in the third. An error in the top half of the inning allowed Ayla Ray to get to second before Caitling Mitchell brought her home with an RBI-single! Advancing to second on the throw and later moving to third, before McKenna Hogan used a productive out on a sacrifice fly to extend the lead 3-0. 

The Falcons kept their foot on the gas and found some power moving forward in the following inning. Fitch freshmen Abby Toth blasted her second home run of the season, a two-run shot to right-center that made it 5-0 before the lineup turned over and Ayla Ray crushed her second long ball of the season! Natalie Davis took over for Boardman in the fifth inning, after an injury-plagued year, no sweeter sight than seeing her back in the circle and doing what she loves! Davis would work a scoreless fifth and would return for the sixth. The Lone run given up by Davis in her two innings of work came on the second home run of the day and third of the season by Abby Toth! A solo shot in the sixth that made the lead 7-0 and Fitch never looked back! 

Fitch (5-0) and Boardman (2-2) will wait little time before meeting once again on the softball diamond! As game two of this AAC classic is set to take place in Boardman on Tuesday, April 4th with a 5 p.m. first pitch! Interviews with Fitch Head Coach Steve Ward and Players of The Game Sydnie Watts and Abby Toth can be found below!

SPARTANS SLAM DOWN URSULINE

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By Michael  Wolfgang

 

CANFIELD, OHIO – The Boardman Spartans set the tone early at all phases of the game against Ursuline on Sunday, shutting out the Irish 8-0. Boardman came out swinging in the first inning, hanging up a three spot, then tacked on two more runs in the top of the third inning and three more in the top of the fourth inning.

Maddie Dravecky led Boardman with two hits in her four plate appearances. In the field, Tori Strines and Natalie Davis stepped to the pitching circle and combined for a shutout, only giving up 3 Ursuline hits, and the defense behind them was squeaky clean as they did not commit a single error.

Boardman will play their first conference game of the season Monday night as they visit the undefeated Austintown Fitch Falcons. First pitch for this showdown is slated for 5:00 p.m. Ursuline will be back in action on Monday as they travel to St Joseph Academy for a 5:00 first pitch.  

SPARTANS COME OUT VICTORIOUS

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BOARDMAN OH- Boardman opened up their home slate by beating Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Varsity Lions 6-1 on Thursday.

Gabi Sferra toed the rubber for the Spartans. She lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out an impressive 14 batters.

Alex Mould was on the rubber for Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin. She allowed 12 hits and six runs over six innings, striking out nine and walking one.

Boardman racked up 13 hits in the game. Natalie Davis, Ava Freeborough, Cami Goske, and Tori Strines each managed multiple hits. Davis led with four hits in four at bats. Boardman was also sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Maddie Wymer had the most chances in the field with 16.

Boardman is scheduled to go back on the road Friday night as they travel to Green. First pitch is slated for 5:00.

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CLIPPERS INCH BY BOARDMAN

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By Michael Wolfgang 

COLUMBIANA, OHIO – Columbiana softball got a close 4-3 win on Tuesday to take down Boardman in a marquee matchup between two solid teams.

After scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning, Boardman tried to take the lead but Columbiana had all the answers. The six hits for the Clippers were produced by six different players, but the runs were all driven in by Mackenzi Gamble, Cameron Perkins, and Ava Davanzo who each had one run batted in.

Caitlynn Pleska toed the rubber for Columbiana, going four innings allowing two runs on four hits and striking out six batters.  Maddie Wymer and Alex Ward each collected two hits in the game for Boardman.

Columbiana will head to Western Reserve Wednesday for a non-conference match-up with the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m.

SPARTANS SUPPLY PLENTY OF POWER

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COLUMBIANA, OHIO- The Boardman Spartans grabbed an early lead on its way to a 14-2 victory over the Heartland Christian Lions Varsity on Tuesday.

The Spartans got things started early when they scored on an error and a sacrifice fly by Luke Leonard in the first inning. Boardman secured the victory thanks to ten runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Ben Herrmann, Grayson Eicher, and Caleb Satterfield, a walk by Gavin Hyde, a groundout by Leonard, an error on a ball put in play by Herrmann, and a double by Dylan Barrett.

Hyde pitched the Spartans to victory as he lasted three innings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out six. Kevin Pekkanen and Dom Lombardo entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Drew Walker took the loss for Heartland Christian Lions. The southpaw allowed seven hits and 11 runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

 

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MOONEY OPENS THE SEASON STRONG

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Mooney girls lacrosse started the season off 1-0 Monday night after a 13-4 win over Boardman.

Ella Szalay led with 7 goals, 1 assist, 6 draw controls, and 7 ground balls. Addison Stacy had 2 goals, 1 assist, and 5 draw controls. Natalie Blasko, Sarah Schaller, Angelee Blasko, and Sophia Graziano all added a goal as well. Alyssa Ray had 7 saves in goal.

Mooney will get back to work on Tuesday as they Akron St. Vincent St. Mary. The start time for that match is 6:00

 

*Contributed By Toni Chahine