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BRANT BRINGS HERSELF HOME TWICE AS POLAND POWERS THEIR WAY TO TITLE GAME

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CANFIELD OH – The Poland Seminary Lady Bulldogs improved to 16-8 on the season with a win over the Brookfield Lady Warriors by a score of 10-3.

The Lady Bulldogs jumped off to a strong start plating 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st, adding on 2 runs in the bottom of the third and 4 more in the bottom of the 6th.  Poland’s offense was led by Mary Brant who blasted 2 home runs for 5 RBI’s and Meridith Trevis adding  a two run homer in the bottom of the third.
Freshman third baseman Elliana Thompson had 3 hits, all doubles, as well as Freshman catcher Leanna Boccieri who had 3 hits, all singles.  Junior 1st Baseman Leanne Williams added 3 hits including a double.  The Lady Bulldogs collectively had 16 hits off of senior Brookfield hurler Miranda Nicholson.
Katie McDonald picked up her 16th win in the circle for the Lady Bulldogs.
For Brookfield, Katie Logan blasted a solo homerun in the 3rd inning while Cadence Huffman and Abby DeJoy each added 2 hits apiece.  Sophia Hook also added a triple.

Poland Seminary resumes tournament play in the District Final against South Range on Thursday at 5pm.

*Contributed By John Boccieri

BULLDOGS ARE OFF THEIR LEASH

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EAST PALESTINE, OHIO- The Brookfield Warriors lost the lead late in a 5-2 defeat to the East Palestine Bulldogs on Monday.

The game was tied at one with the Bulldogs batting in the bottom of the fifth when Cale Moraski doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs. In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Bulldogs tied things up at one when Blake Noel grounded out, scoring one run.

The Bulldogs totaled eight hits in the game as Hunter Bourne and Phoenix Marvin each racked up multiple hits at the plate. Moraski was on the pitcher’s mound for the Bulldogs as the righty went six and two-thirds innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and striking out 12.

The Warriors scattered eight hits in the game as Brandon Hardman and Gavin Marsh all had multiple hits. Marsh and Hardman each collected two hits to lead things at the plate.

Hunter Warrender was on the mound for the Warriors. The righthander lasted six innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while striking out six and walking one.

East Palestine will now face South Range in the second round of the Division III statewide tournament. 

 

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BRANT ALWAYS BRINGS IT

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POLAND OH- Poland has something special in the water. They have consistently brought fantastic athletes through their sports program. The latest player to show off their talents in every sports season is current junior Mary Brant. Whether it is being a captain on the soccer pitch, one of the leading scorers on the basketball, or now as one of the big sources of power in the softball lineup.  Mary seems to shine at everything she does. From the outsider who watches her play, it may seem effortless.  But behind the scenes Brant puts in more work than anyone to get herself where her team needs her to be.  Her work ethic is what makes her the player she is. She doesn’t rest on her talents.

When it comes to softball, Mary put a lot of work into her swing in the off-season. She was able to notice some holes in her swings, and then make the proper moves to correct them. That has elevated her game from a good hitter, to one of the most dangerous hitters in the area.  Her glove doesn’t slouch on the field either.  As the shortstop, Mary commands the middle of the infield making every play look easy.

Brant is currently hitting .549 at the plate for Poland.  Her power has been huge for the Bulldogs lineup.  With 11 doubles, 6 HR and 27 RBI she is one of the most productive hitters in the conference.  In fact, 17 of her 39 total hits have been of the extra base variety.  In 71 at bats Brant has only struck out 7 times this season.  As a fielder, Mary has only made 2 errors all season.  That gives her a fielding percentage of .974.

Brant was kind enough to talk with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig about her season. She also talks about the work she put in heading into this year, how she has handled being more of a leader as an upperclassman, and so much more. Check out the latest Poland Softball Player Profile only on YSN.

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POLAND KEEPS THEIR MOMENTUM GOING

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POLAND OH – The Poland Seminary Lady Bulldogs improved to 14-8 on the season with a 10-0 shutout of Northeast 8 rival Girard Lady Indians.  Senior Katie McDonald picked-up her 14th win of the season in the circle, scattering 2 hits over 5 innings, gathering 6 strikeouts and doubling at the plate.

The Lady Bulldog offense was fueled by senior Meridith Trevis who had 4 hits including a double, along with junior first baseman Leanne Williams who also stayed perfect at the plate with 4 hits and a double.  Freshmen Elianna Thompson and Leanna Boccieri each collected 2 hits apiece with Thompson also adding 2 RBI’s.
Girard’s Emily Rosace took the loss in the circle and scattered 12 hits and eight runs.  Kyra Bell and Ali Durkin each singled for the Lady Indians only two hits.
The two rivals resume play at 2pm in Girard this Saturday to round out conference play for 2023.
*Contributed By John Boccieri

BULLDOGS JUMP AHEAD IN THEIR FIRST MATCHUP WITH GIRARD

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GIRARD OH- Poland put up six runs in the first on its way to a 9-2 victory over Girard on Thursday. Poland’s big inning was driven by singles by Carmine Tukalo, Chris Denney, and Aiden Thompson, walks by Ryan Dilullo and Dominic Elia, and a fielder’s choice by Jacob Hayes.

The Bulldogs got things moving in the first inning. Tukalo singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Matt Paparodis got the win for Poland. The righthander surrendered zero runs on four hits over five innings, striking out seven and walking one. Mike Gushura threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Nate Freeland took the loss for Girard. The hurler lasted four innings, allowing seven hits and seven runs while striking out two.

Denney led Poland with three hits in four at bats. Poland didn’t commit a single error in the field. Denney had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

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POLAND MAKES RETURN TO DISTRICTS

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POLAND OH – The Poland Seminary girls softball team improved to 13-8 on the season with a sectional semi-final victory over Canton South by a score of 13-3.  Senior Cleveland State University commit Katie McDonald picked up her 13th victory in the circle striking out 11 Wildcat batters and scattering 6 hits.

Canton South jumped on the board in the first inning scoring a run after Hannah Valentine doubled and then scored off of Evelyn Lynn’s single.  Poland got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the 2nd after Meridith Trevis doubled to left and scored after Kylee Hudran singled to right field.  The two contenders exchanged two runs each in the 3rd inning to tie the score at 3 apiece with Poland shortstop Mary Brant homering to right field after the previous batter reached on an error.
A big inning for the Lady Bulldogs occurred in the bottom of the 4th after Elianna Thompson singled, stole second and then scored off of Leanna Boccieri’s double.  Boccieri scored when Brant doubled to left.  Brant scored after Leanne Williams drove her in with a single to centerfield making the score 6-3.  From there the Lady Bulldogs didn’t look back, pounding 17 hits in the game and scored 2 in the fifth and 5 in the sixth frame to 10 run the Wildcats.
Mary Brant led the Bulldogs staying perfect at the plate with 5 hits, 3 doubles and a homerun for 8 rbi’s.  Elianna Thompson and Leanne Williams collected 3 hits each while Trevis finished with 2 hits including a double.
Evelyn Lynn had 3 hits and Hannah Valentine had 2 hits including a double for the Wildcats.  Valentine took the loss on the mound going 4 complete innings and scattering 10 hits.
Poland resumes play against Northeast 8 rival Girard on Friday, at 5pm at Poland Seminary High School and matches up for the sectional final against Brookfield next Tuesday, at 3:30pm at South Range High School.
*Contributed By John Boccieri

LAKEVIEW POWERS INTO NEXT ROUND

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CORTLAND OH- Mack Stowe came the ballpark and meant business on Thursday, driving in five on three hits to lead Lakeview past Southeast 14-8 in the sectional finals. Stowe drove in runs on a home run in the second, a groundout in the third, and a home run in the fourth.

Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. Lakeview collected 18 hits and Southeast had 12.

Lakeview got things started in the second inning. Stowe hit a solo homer.

The Bulldogs pulled away for good with one run in the third inning. In the third Stowe grounded out, scoring one run.

Lakeview tallied seven runs in the fourth inning. The Bulldogs offense in the inning was led by Kennedy Bartlett, Gianna Caruso, Maggie Pavlansky, and Stowe, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Isabella Isenberg led things off on the rubber for Lakeview. The righthander surrendered eight runs on 12 hits over seven innings, striking out seven and walking one.

Lakeview smacked three home runs on the day. Isenberg went for the long ball in the second inning. Stowe went deep in the second and fourth innings.

Lakeview totaled 18 hits. Bartlett, Isenberg, Stowe, Caruso, and Pavlansky all managed multiple hits. Bartlett led with four hits in five at bats.

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LAKEVIEW SALVAGES SATURDAY WITH BIG WIN OVER STOW

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STOW, OHIO- The Lakeview Bulldogs took the lead late in the game in a 7-4 victory over Stow-Munroe Falls on Saturday.

The Bulldogs collected eight hits on the day as Maggie Pavlansky, Price, and Hallie Capan all managed multiple hits to lead at the plate.

The game was tied at three with Lakeview batting in the top of the sixth when Reagan Price doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

After the Bulldogs scored one run in the top of the seventh, Stow-Munroe Falls answered with one of their own. The Bulldogs scored again when Hallie Capan doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

Ella Chadwick led things off on the rubber for the Bulldogs as the righty went four innings, allowing one run on seven hits, striking out one and walking zero.

Lakeview will back on the diamond when they travel to Jefferson on Monday to take on the Falcons.

 

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LAKEVIEW SENDS CHALKER AWAY EMPTY HANDED

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CORTLAND OH- Mack Stowe was clutch at the plate with ducks on the pond on Friday, driving in four on three hits to lead Lakeview past Chalker 8-1 on Friday. Stowe drove in runs on a single in the first, a home run in the third, and a single in the fourth.

Lakeview opened up scoring in the first inning, when Hallie Capan doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

The Bulldogs notched three runs in the fourth inning. Stowe and Izzy Haines all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Isabella Isenberg toed the rubber for Lakeview. Isenberg allowed one hit and one run over three innings, striking out three and walking one.

Lakeview hit one home run on the day. Stowe put one out in the third inning.

The Bulldogs racked up 14 hits on the day. Stowe, Kalyssa Werner, and Gianna Caruso all collected multiple hits. Caruso, Werner, and Stowe each collected three hits to lead.

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LAKEVIEW STARTING TO SMELL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

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HUBBARD, OHIO- The Hubbard Eagles watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 9-0 loss to the Lakeview Bulldogs on Thursday as the Bulldogs got started early when they scored on a error in the first inning, a single by Andrew Brown in the second inning, a double by Tyler Capan in the second inning, a single by Gino Lazzari in the second inning, and a double by Alex Stowe in the second inning. 


Hubbard struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing the Bulldogs, giving up nine runs.

Brown was the winning pitcher on the mound as the bulldog surrendered zero runs on one hit over five and two-thirds innings, striking out five. Matthew DeProfio threw one and one-third innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Ryan Murray led the Eagles with one hit in one at bat while Gabe Rusnak took the loss on the mound as the righty allowed seven hits and eight runs over five innings, striking out three.

Hubbard and Lakeviw will face off once again on Friday at 5:00. 

 

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