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DEVILS RALLY TO SPIKE BROOKFIELD

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CAMPBELL, OH- The Memorial Varsity Red Devils pulled off a lively 9-4 win against Brookfield on Tuesday, showing some real grit and a knack for capitalizing on their opportunities.

The game kicked off with the Red Devils getting an early jump on the scoreboard in the first inning, thanks to a crucial error by Brookfield and a timely single from Pano Kolidakis, each bringing a runner home. But Brookfield wasn’t about to roll over. They snagged the lead in the top of the second, leveraging a couple of defensive mishaps by Memorial to go up 3-2.

However, the Red Devils weren’t down for long. They stormed back in the bottom half of the same inning, putting up a five-spot highlighted by a bases-clearing double from Kosta Patris that shifted the momentum firmly back in their favor. This big hit was part of a rally that saw Memorial jump ahead to a 7-3 lead.

On the mound, Sway Rodriguez was a steadying presence for the Red Devils, handling the Brookfield lineup with ease. Despite the team’s early defensive errors, Rodriguez kept his composure, surrendering just two hits and striking out six over a full seven innings of work. His performance earned him a well-deserved win, while Brookfield’s Coleman, who struggled with control and allowed seven runs over two innings, took the loss.

Kolidakis and Patris were key contributors with the bat, driving in two runs each. Patris also shined with a pair of hits, proving to be a real thorn in Brookfield’s side.

The Red Devils showed tremendous discipline at the plate, working their way to an impressive 10 walks. Duan Reynolds, Malik Young, and Avey Vazquez were particularly patient, drawing two walks each. This patience translated into aggression on the base paths, where the team racked up an astonishing 13 stolen bases. Reynolds, Bobby Ramirez, and Vazquez each snagged multiple bases, keeping the Brookfield defense on its toes throughout the game.

For Brookfield, Hardman managed to bat in a run, while Kikel and Rankin each put up a hit, but it just wasn’t enough to keep pace with Memorial’s relentless attack.

Next up, the Red Devils are set to host Champion at Bob Cene Park on Wednesday, looking to keep their momentum rolling. If they can maintain the same level of aggressive baserunning and sharp pitching, they’ll be tough to beat.

WARRIORS SECURE FIRST VICTORY

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BROOKFIELD OH- Arianna Jones collected four hits in four at bats, as Brookfield defeated Memorial 13-5 on Monday. Jones doubled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the fourth inning. Memorial were the first to get on the board in the first inning when Mileena Williams homered to left field, scoring three runs.

Brookfield tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a double by Cadence Huffman, a double by Jones, and a single by Madison Obermiyer. They then made the score 7-3 in the bottom of the second after Keilani Malufau singled, scoring one run, Jones singled, scoring one run, and Obermiyer doubled, scoring two runs. A ground out by Jasmine Hubbard extended the lead to 8-3 in the bottom of the third inning.

Obermiyer earned the win for the Warriors. She gave up seven hits and five runs over seven innings, striking out 11 and walking none. Ramani Adams took the loss for Memorial. The starting pitcher went six innings, giving up 13 runs (nine earned) on 16 hits, striking out six and walking none.

Brookfield amassed 16 hits in the game. Obermiyer provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led with four runs batted in. The pitcher went 3-for-4 on the day. Huffman, Malufau, and Hubbard each collected multiple hits.

Williams had a monster day at the plate, and led Memorial with four runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Williams and Adams each collected two hits.

LIBERTY CONTINUES TO SCORE IN MVAC PLAY

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Rachel Strohmeyer hit two home runs and drove in four as Liberty Varsity Leopards 24′ defeated Brookfield Varsity Lady Warriors 13-2 on Tuesday. Strohmeyer homered in the third and fifth innings.

Liberty got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Chloe Fleps singled, Sara Horn singled, and they scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run. They scored one run in the bottom of the third on a solo home run to center field by Strohmeyer on an 0-2 count. They weren’t done there, they scored six runs on five hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Sarah Spisak drew a walk, scoring one run, Fleps doubled, scoring two runs, and Strohmeyer homered to center field, scoring three runs.

Strohmeyer led things off in the circle for Liberty Varsity Leopards 24′ The righty gave up six hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking one. Kaylin Poggi began the game for Brookfield Varsity Lady Warriors. The starting pitcher allowed 17 hits and 13 runs (12 earned over four and one-third innings, striking out four and walking one.

Liberty amassed 17 hits in the game. Fleps drove the middle of the lineup, leading with five runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 3-for-4 on the day. Mia Parker set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading with four hits in four at bats. Strohmeyer, Brooklyn Ciminero, and Bella Hernandez each collected multiple hits. The Leopards were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Ciminero had the most chances in the field with five.

Keilani Malufau led Brookfield with two hits in three at bats. Lilly Randall and Rylie Burdge each drove in one run. The Warriors were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Arianna Jones made the most plays with three.

BROOKFIELD DOMINATES FOR THEIR FIRST WIN

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By Noah Ricks

 

BROOKFIELD, OH – The Brookfield Warriors baseball team came together to get their first win of the 2024 season. In a game where they would build up a huge lead early on, they would defeat the Liberty Leopards 13-3 in six innings to win Game 1 of a home-and-home series.

 

The Warriors started off strong as they had a dominant seven-run first inning. The batting rotation found ways to draw walks and run bases on Liberty’s defense all night long. On the diamond, they would play tough and nimble as Hunter Warrender pitched a solid five innings, with four of those being shutouts. Despite a three-run mini-rally by Liberty in the fifth, the Warriors did just enough to get to the ten-run threshold in six innings.

 

The Warriors (1-2) will play the Leopards (0-1) again out in Liberty tomorrow night to wrap up the home-and-home series. Brookfield found a way to play together as an entire unit as they will look to lift each other up and get to .500 on the year with a win tomorrow.

 

YSN’s Noah Ricks spoke to Brookfield head coach Brendan Matig and starting pitcher Hunter Warrender following the contest. You can watch the full interview below.

LIBERTY’S OFFENSE HELPS THEM STAY PERFECT IN THE MVAC

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BROOKFIELD OH- Mia Parker collected four hits in four at bats, as Liberty defeated Brookfield in an offensive marathon 13-8 on Monday. Parker tripled in the fifth inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the seventh inning.

Liberty jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Rachel Strohmeyer drew a walk, scoring one run, and Brooklyn Ciminero singled, scoring two runs. Brookfield tied the game in the bottom of the third thanks to a double by Madison Obermiyer, and a single by Keilani Malufau. In the top of the fourth, the Leopards broke up the tie when Strohmeyer singled, scoring two runs. Then a double by Ciminero followed to extend the lead to 6-3.

The Warriors tied the game yet again in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a hit by a pitch, a single by Arianna Jones, and a ground out by Obermiyer. Liberty took the lead right back in the top of the fifth inning after Parker tripled, Sarah Spisak doubled, and Chloe Fleps doubled, each scoring one run.

Fleps stepped in the circle first for Liberty. The starting pitcher allowed 10 hits and eight runs over seven innings, striking out seven and walking five. Obermiyer stepped in the circle first for Brookfield. The starting pitcher allowed 18 hits and 11 runs over six innings, striking out seven and walking three.

Liberty tallied 19 hits in the game. Strohmeyer drove the middle of the lineup, leading with four runs batted in. The shortstop went 1-for-4 on the day. Fleps, Sara Horn, Ciminero, Bella Hernandez, and Spisak each collected multiple hits. Fleps led with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating five walks for the game. Liberty also turned one double play in the game.

Brookfield amassed 10 hits in the game. Jones and Malufau each collected two hits. Obermiyer and Jones were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs. The Warriors worked the count all day, accumulating five walks. They were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Jones had the most chances in the field with eight.

CHAMPION GETS A PAIR OF CONFERENCE WINS IN ONE DAY

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By Noah Ricks 


WARREN, OH – The Champion Golden Flashes showed the community that they are still a dynasty to be reckoned with. It was evident in a short-notice doubleheader against Brookfield. They won Game 1, 17-1, and Game 2, 17-0, respectively, to improve to 4-0 on the young season.

 

In Game 1, Brookfield would strike first as Arianna Jones’ RBI brought home Madisyn Fisher for a 1-0 lead. Champion, however, exploded over their first four innings at-bat with 17 unanswered runs, with all but one of the eleven players in the lineup getting on the board. Gabby Gradishar led the charge with 4 runs off of 2 hits. Her pitching was the highlight, though, as she was able to strike out 16 batters in the first game and gave up only one hit in the five innings pitched.

 

The dominance continued into Game 2, with 17 more runs compiling a total of 34 runs overall on the night. Gradishar would cash in 13 more strikeouts off of 1 hit to bring her statline to 29 strikeouts and 2 hits overall. She would also pile up a nice 6 RBI game, along with getting two two-run home runs in the doubleheader. Addie Warzala would pick up 3 runs off of 3 hits in Game 2 while Bella Meyer, in the same game, had 2 tag-homes off of 2 hits.

 

With many rainouts around the area, both teams showcased the ability to play it all out and get two games in on a short notice. Champion (4-0) is determined to win their first state championship in five years and tenth overall, and this early season push is all in the manner of them taking it one game at a time. Brookfield (0-3) will use these tough defeats to gain much-needed experience, as they gave it everything they had against a state powerhouse like Champion.

 

YSN’s Noah Ricks got to speak with Player of the Games Gabby Gradishar and Bella Meyer following the doubleheader. You can watch the interviews below.

CRESTVIEW PULLS OUT ANOTHER DOMINANT WIN

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Crestview easily dispatched Brookfield on Friday, 10-1. A double by Ethan Feezle put them on the board in the top of the third. An error gave Crestview the lead, 2-1, in the top of the fourth.

Braden Devine earned the win for the Rebels. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and one run over four innings, striking out five and walking four. Luke Julian and Max Hawkins each threw shutout innings for Crestview in relief.

Feezle led Crestview with two hits in two at bats. Josh Dragovich, Feezle, and Zach Davis each drove in two runs. Hawkins, Devine, and Davis each stole multiple bases. Crestview stole 10 bases in the game.

REBELS READY TO RUMBLE

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Eme Cook collected four hits in four at bats, as Crestview Varsity Rebels defeated Brookfield 10-4 on Monday. Cook tripled in the third inning, doubled in the sixth inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fifth inning.

Emma Snyder struck out 12 batters on the day. She also allowed four hits and four runs over seven innings while walking one.

A home run to left field by Jasmine Hubbard put Brookfield on the board in the top of the first.

Crestview jumped into the lead in the bottom of the third when Brooke Brubaker singled, scoring two runs, Lexie Huff grounded out, scoring one run, and Cook tripled, scoring one run.

Madison Obermiyrr began the game for Brookfield. The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and four runs over three innings, striking out three and walking one.

Crestview Varsity Rebels tallied 14 hits in the game. Brubaker and Cook each drove in two runs for Crestview Varsity Rebels. Katie Lissi, Snyder, and Kerrigan Miller each collected multiple hits for Crestview Varsity Rebels. Crestview Varsity Rebels ran wild on the base paths, tallying four stolen bases for the game.

Hubbard provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Brookfield with two runs batted in. She went 1-for-3 on the day. Cadence Huffman, Hubbard, Obermiyrr, and Malufau each collected one hit for Brookfield. Arianna Jones stole two bases.

Next up for Crestview is a game at Brookfield on Tuesday.

FORTUNA’S MILESTONE PROPELS BROOKFIELD TO ADVANCE

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HANOVERTON OH- In an electrifying start to their tournament journey, Brookfield surged to victory in the first round, securing a convincing 52-38 win over United. With an impressive display of skill and determination, Brookfield showcased their resilience and tenacity on the court, earning themselves another opportunity to compete.

Leading the charge for Brookfield was Matteo Fortuna, whose outstanding performance not only propelled his team to victory but also marked a significant milestone as he surpassed 1000 career points. Fortuna’s remarkable effort included a game-high 20 points, underlining his importance to the team’s success. Shaun Dungee contributed 11 points, while Judah DeJoy added 10 points, providing crucial support to fortify Brookfield’s offensive arsenal.

Despite a valiant effort from United, led by Luke Courtney with 11 points, Brookfield’s balanced attack and stout defense proved too much to overcome.

With the win, Brookfield advances to the sectional final on Friday, where they face a challenging road matchup against Mooney.

TIGERS GET BACK AT BROOKFIELD

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NEWTON FALLS OH- In their final regular-season showdown, Newton Falls delivered a stellar performance to secure a decisive 38-25 victory over Brookfield. From the opening tip-off, the Tigers asserted their dominance, propelled by a strong start and a lockdown defensive effort that proved too much for Brookfield to handle.

The Tigers wasted no time in setting the tone for the game, racing to a commanding lead by winning the first quarter 15-4. This early advantage set the stage for Newton Falls’ continued success throughout the matchup.

Leading the scoring charge for Newton Falls was Dani Drake, who poured in a game-high 12 points, showcasing her offensive prowess on the court. Lilly Sait also made significant contributions with 9 points to bolster the Tigers’ offensive output.

Despite a valiant effort from Brookfield, led by Cailey Wellman with 10 points and Mya Jumper with 9 points, they struggled to overcome Newton Falls’ relentless defense.

With this win, Newton Falls concludes their regular season with a record of 10-12, ending on a high note and carrying momentum into the postseason. Their next challenge awaits in the tournament, as they prepare for a trip to Windham on February 21st to open tournament play.

Meanwhile, Brookfield, with a record of 8-14, will also await their first tournament matchup on the road at Trinity on February 21st.