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A CROWN FIT FOR A FALCON; FITCH TAKES THE DISTRICT IN WALK OFF FASHION

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AUSTINTOWN OH- District Championships aren’t supposed to be easy. Austintown Fitch learned that lesson all too well on Wednesday night as they hosted Green in the Division 1 Austintown District Championship. For the first 5 innings, Fitch’s defense was able to hold Green in check. However, a five run sixth put the Falcons in a corner. They responded with a run in the bottom, and then a walk off fielder’s choice with the bases loaded to win their first championship since 2013.

Maddy Taylor got the offense started for Fitch in the first inning. After Ayla Ray got on base to start the inning, Maddy Taylor would come up with a RBI double to score her. The score would remain 1-0 until the 4th inning when Sammi Aey smacked a double to right center to make it 2-0.  In the 5th, Fitch added two more with a pair of bases loaded walks. It was 4-0 Falcons going into the 6th.

The sixth inning belonged to the Bulldogs. They quickly grabbed momentum by stringing together a few clutch hits, and adding on a couple drawn walks as well. They had doubled from Carlie Chapman, and Madison Pukansky. Green scored 5 runs in the 6th to take their first lead of the day.

The Falcons quickly responded with a run back in the bottom of the frame to knot the game up. Sydnie Watts then buckled down with a shutout 7th to give Fitch a golden opportunity to win.

The Falcons would load the bases with no outs. Alli Foley stepped to the plate and put the ball in play. It was credited as a fielder’s choice, and that was good enough for a walk off win.

Taylor, and Ray each had multiple hits for the Falcons at the plate. Samantha Severn was on base three times for Fitch on the night drawing three walks, that includes the one that would eventually be the game winning run.   Watts struck out 18 in the 7 innings pitched she put in. She gave up 5 runs on 4 hits, and 4 walks.

Fitch advances to the regional final on Wednesday where they’ll match up against Brecksville. Brecksville won their district championship over Berkshire 10-0.  That game is slated for 5:00 at YSU softball complex.

POLAND CRUISES TO DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

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JEFFERSON OH- The Poland Seminary Lady Bulldogs jumped out early against West Branch in the Northeast District Semi-Final game and didn’t look back.  The Bulldogs plated 6 runs in the first two innings and added 2 more in the sixth defeating The Warriors by a score of 8-1 for their 21st victory of the year.

Sophomore shortstop Mary Brant homered in the first inning and again in the sixth collecting 3 hits and 5 RBIs on the day.  Senior 3rd Baseman and Mt Union commit Emily Denny added 3 hits including a double to lead off the game.  Senior 2nd Baseman and St. Bonaventure commit Abby Farber had three hits helping lead Poland’s offense which pounded 13 on the day against Riley Pittman.  Senior Connie Cougras also added 2 hits in the contest.

Poland’s defense didn’t disappoint either, with Katie McDonald allowing only 4 hits and striking out seven on the way to her 21st win in the circle.  Poland added 2 double plays that halted any advance by the Warriors.

Sydney Mercer had two hits for West Branch and their only RBI.  Poland matches up against 224 rival Canfield in the District final game on Thursday.

 

*Contributed By John Boccieri

DENNEY IS COOKING UP SOMETHING FRESH

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POLAND OH- Emily Denney is a part of a senior group at Poland that has experienced a ton of success through the years. They have learned from past players on how to be a leader, and they have hit the mark with their leadership skills. Denney doesn’t disappoint showing everyone on the roster just how far gaining your confidence can go.

Denney might just be having the most successful season of her career. Not only is she keeping up her inflated on base percentage, but she has found some power in her swing. She came into her senior year never hitting a home run, not over the fence anyway. She has two on the season, and they came close together.  She brings a real big threat to the top of the Poland lineup. Because of that, the Bulldogs 1-5 hitters are somewhat of a death row to pitch to. It will make them tough to handle come tournament time.

We we’re happy to welcome Emily on Running Point this week to talk to us about her softball journey. She talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about her relationship with her dad, gaining her confidence over the years, and so much more. Keep up with the Bulldogs with the latest Poland softball player profile.

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RAIDERS RUN INTO DISTRICTS

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CANFIELD OH-  South Range’s two pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, they defeated East Palestine 18-0 on Thursday. Jayli Wilt struck out Leila Martin to get the last out of the game.

Giada Pauline collected four hits in four at bats to help lead South Range to victory. Pauline singled in the first, doubled in the second, doubled again in the second, and singled in the fourth.

The Raiders got things started in the first inning. Samantha Susany singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.

South Range scored 12 runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught by the Raiders was led by Susany, Madison Dado, Gretchen Bartels, Pauline, Reagan Irons, and Jamie Feren, all driving in runs in the inning.

Susany was the winning pitcher for South Range. The righty allowed zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out six and walking zero. Wilt threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Anna Yonker took the loss for the Bulldogs. The pitcher surrendered 17 runs on 13 hits over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

South Range totaled 18 hits. Pauline, Kelly Szolek, Bartels, Dado, and Susany each had multiple hits. Pauline led South Range with four hits in four at bats.

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POLAND BEATS OUT WILDCATS TO PUNCH TICKET

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POLAND OH- In tournament play, Poland Lady Bulldogs survived beating Struthers by a score of 5-1 and picking up their 19th win of the season and advanced past Sectionals.  Katie McDonald picked up her 19th win in the circle striking out 9 Wildcat batters.

Struthers jumped out to a 1-0 lead, scoring in the top of the second inning but Poland answered with 2 runs in the 4th inning and 2 runs in the 5th.  Emily Denney led Poland with 2 hits including a double and Sophia D’Angelo collected an RBI after her single.  Freshman Olivia Horn started the 5th with a double to left center.  A single by Denney, followed by a Struthers error plated two Bulldogs in the bottom half of the 5th.  Katie McDonald led off the bottom half of the 6th with a single and then scored on D’Angelo’s RBI single.
For Struthers, Emma Morris drove in a run and collected two hits.  Bella Slaina added the only other hit for Stuthers.  Nicolette Pezzone took the mound loss for the Wildcats.
Poland resumes action on Saturday against cross-town rival Mooney and advances to District Play on Tuesday against West Branch. First pitch is set for 5:00 at Jefferson
* Contributed by John Boccieri

LAKEVIEW BOWS OUT OF SECTIONALS IN EXTRAS

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CORTLAND OH-

Tuesday’s game against Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin was a heartbreaker for Lakeview, as they lost the lead late in a 6-5 defeat. The game was tied at five with Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin batting in the top of the ninth when Raegan Schick’s wild pitch allowed one run to score.

Lakeview lost despite out-hitting Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin ten to nine.

In the first inning, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin got their offense started when they doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Lakeview tied things up at five. Hallie Capan hit a solo homer.

The Bulldogs tallied three runs in the fourth inning. The offensive firepower was led by Reagan Price and Makenna Werner, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Dutton led things off in the pitcher’s circle for Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin. The hurler allowed ten hits and five runs over nine innings, striking out four.

Ava Bacon led things off in the circle for Lakeview. Bacon surrendered five runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out five. Ella Chadwick and Schick entered the game as relief, throwing two and a third innings and two-thirds of an inning respectively.

Lakeview tallied one home run on the day. Capan put one out in the sixth inning.

Lakeview had ten hits in the game. Kylie Imes, Gianna Caruso, and Capan all collected multiple hits. Capan, Caruso, and Imes all had two hits to lead. Imes led Lakeview with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with ten stolen bases.

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KNIGHT BREAKS STOLEN BASE RECORD IN EAGLES WIN

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EAST PALESTINE OH- United snatched the lead late in the game in a 10-7 victory over East Palestine on Tuesday. The game was tied at seven with United batting in the top of the seventh when Nevin Hahlen drew a walk, scoring one run.

East Palestine scored four runs in the fifth inning, but United still managed to pull out the victory. The big inning for East Palestine came thanks to a walk by Alex Cannon, a single by Dalton Culler, and a double by Kyler Bourne.

East Palestine got on the board in the first inning. Bourne singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Andrew Winn was the winning pitcher for the Eagles. The pitcher surrendered zero runs on zero hits over two and a third innings, striking out two. Parker Newburn threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Cale Moraski took the loss for East Palestine. The pitcher surrendered nine runs on eight hits over six innings, striking out six.

Hahlen started the game for United. The righty surrendered three runs on two hits over three and two-thirds innings, striking out four

United racked up ten hits on the day. Winn and Grant Knight each managed multiple hits. Knight and Winn all had two hits to lead. Winn led United with four stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with ten steals total. Knight gathered two to break the schools record for steals in a season with 26.

Bourne went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead East Palestine in hits.

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POLAND WALTZES INTO NEXT ROUND

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POLAND OH-  Poland won their first game of bracket tournament play against Youngstown Chaney by a score of 10-0.

Poland collected 14 hits with three Lady Bulldogs staying perfect at the plate.  Emily Denney, Connie Cougras and Mary Brant each had 2 hits with Denney and Cougras each adding a double.  Leanne Williams, Meredith Trevis and Sophia Dedo each added 2 RBI’s.

Katie McDonald picked up her 18th win of the season and Olivia Horn rounded out 4 innings of hitless pitching.  Horn collected 10 strikeouts and McDonald 3.

Poland resumes District tournament play on Thursday against Struthers.

*Contributed By John Boccieri

ITS A BULLDOG SWEEP ON SENIOR NIGHT

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POLAND OH-  Poland Seminary girls softball swept a double header against Northeast 8 Conference rival Niles McKinley by a score of 15-1 and 15-0 in the nightcap.  Poland improves to 17-7 on the season and 11-3 in Northeast 8 Conference play.

In the first game, Poland’s pitchers Katie McDonald, Olivia Horn and Connie Cougras allowed no hits and scattered 7 strikeouts over the contest.  On offense, Poland had 14 hits with Leanne Williams staying perfect at the plate going 4-4 with a double.  Mary Brant and Connie Cougras both stayed perfect at the plate, each going 2-2 with Brant adding a double.
In the nightcap, Poland exploded for 19 hits with Connie Cougras, Olivia Horn and Bella Marrie staying perfect at the plate.  Cougras had 4 hits, Marrie and Horn each had three hits.  Cougras and Horn each had doubles. Sophia Dedo added 3 hits in 4 at bats along with Emily Denney and Ella Gaffney adding 2 hits.  Freshman Olivia Horn went the distance on the mound and collected 12 strikeouts.
For Niles, Lucy Deluca stayed perfect at the plate going 2-2, while Jenna Melius added the other hit which was a double.  Zoey Beck took the mound loss in both contests.

*Contributed By John Boccieri

NEWBURN PERFECT ON SENIOR NIGHT

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HANOVERTON OH-  Trent Newburn was brilliant on the pitcher’s mound on Monday, as Newburn threw a perfect game to lead United past East Palestine 13-0.

United secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the second inning. The Eagles big bats were led by Newburn and Tyler Dickens, who all drove in runs.

The Eagles got on the board in the first inning. Newburn drove in two when he tripled.

United tallied seven runs in the second inning. Newburn and Dickens all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Newburn was the winning pitcher for United. The pitcher went five innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out 15 and walking zero. He broke the school’s strike out record, alongside a perfect game.

Blake Noel took the loss for East Palestine. The hurler allowed four hits and seven runs over one and one-third innings, striking out one.

United scattered ten hits in the game. Newburn and Nevin Hahlen all managed multiple hits for United. Newburn went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead in hits. United didn’t commit a single error in the field. Parker Newburn had the most chances in the field with 12.

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