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MINERAL RIDGE SURVIVES WILD ENDING

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CAMPBELL OH-  Mineral Ridge looked like they had it wrapped up being up eight runs heading into the final frame—but Campbell Memorial made things real interesting before the Rams escaped with an 11-9 win on Wednesday.

The Rams built a steady lead throughout, using a mix of timely hits and Memorial miscues to go up 7-2 heading into the fifth. That inning saw Savannah Turek and Lily Merolillo both go yard with solo shots to give Ridge some breathing room.

In the seventh, they tacked on four more, with Sullivan Sandy knocking in a run and Maddie Gerberry launching a three-run bomb to center to make it 11-3.

Then things got dicey. Memorial refused to roll over, putting up six in the bottom half—fueled by a double, an RBI single, and a massive grand slam that cut it to just two runs. But Turek came in to stop the bleeding and lock it down before the comeback turned into a collapse.

Merolillo picked up the win in the circle, going five innings and giving up just three hits and two runs while fanning four. Ridge’s offense was rolling all night with 14 hits—Gerberry led the way with three RBIs, while seven different players had two hits each.

The Rams also swiped seven bags, turned a clean double play, and stayed aggressive from first pitch to final out.

Memorial’s bats woke up late, and one of their big hitters finished 2-for-4 with four RBIs—including that late slam—but the hole was just too deep. Next up, Mineral Ridge heads to McDonald on Thursday looking to keep the momentum alive.

RAMS FIND A SPARK IN THE FIFTH

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MINERAL RIDGE OH— It took a little while to get cooking, but once Mineral Ridge got rolling, there was no stopping them. A huge seven-run fifth inning blew the doors open as the Rams ran away with a 10-0 win over Memorial on Monday.

The Rams scratched across the first run in the opening frame when Maddie Gerberry grounded out to bring one home. From there, it was a bit of a slow burn — until the fifth.

Savannah Turek lit the spark with a bases-clearing double that drove in three. A Memorial error let another run score, and Sullivan Sandy capped the monster inning by ripping a base hit that brought three more across. Just like that, a tight game turned into a mercy-rule rout.

Lily Merolillo took care of the rest, spinning a five-inning shutout. She gave up just three hits, struck out eight, and walked two, keeping Memorial guessing all afternoon.

At the plate, Mineral Ridge piled up 10 hits. Turek, Sandy, and Merolillo each knocked two apiece, with Sandy leading the charge with three RBI.

Memorial managed a few hits from Mileena Williams, Abby Broz, and Savannah Cleland, but couldn’t string anything together against Merolillo.

MILESTONE NIGHT IN CAMPBELL

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CAMPBELL OH-  Campbell took care of business Thursday with a 9-4 win over Lowellville, but this one was about more than just the scoreboard.

Ramani Adams picked up her 300th career strikeout in the win, and Mileena Williams hit a milestone of her own, notching career RBI number 100 with a sac fly in the first.

The Red Devils jumped on the board early—Williams drove in the game’s first run, then Abby Broz followed with an RBI single down the line. They added two more in the second on a fielder’s choice and an error, stretching the lead to 4-0.

Adams helped her own cause with an RBI single in the third, then settled in and went the distance in the circle. She scattered five hits and struck out three while giving up just three earned. Clean, steady work to lock down the W.

Campbell racked up 13 hits on the day. Adams, Savannah Cleland, Williams, and Gianna Tovarnak all had two hits apiece. Williams and Broz each drove in a pair, and Adams and Williams also swiped multiple bags as part of Campbell’s four-steal effort.

Lowellville made a push with a few late runs, getting two hits from nine-spot hitter Aubrey Kestner and RBIs from Kuzan, Andino, and Kestner. They also turned a double play in the field, but couldn’t slow down Campbell’s offense. Next up, the Red Devils gear up for a Friday showdown with Western Reserve.

CAMPBELL CLAPS BACK AND STUNS THE JAYS IN GAME TWO

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NORTH JACKSON OH-  Campbell edged out Jackson-Milton 6-5 on Tuesday, using a few key defensive slip-ups to sneak away with the win.

The Red Devils got on the board early, plating two runs in the top of the first after an error cracked the door open. But Jackson-Milton fired right back in the bottom half—Brena McBeth crushed a 3-run bomb to straightaway center to put the Blue Jays up 3-2.

That momentum didn’t last long, though. Campbell came back swinging in the second, taking advantage of two more defensive miscues to hang four runs on the board and retake the lead, 6-3. From there, they rode it out.

Ramani Adams got the win in the circle, going five innings while allowing just three hits and five runs—only three of ‘em earned. She struck out one and walked three. Jackson-Milton’s Katie Byers battled through five innings herself, striking out seven and giving up just one earned run, but the errors were the difference.

At the plate, Adams, Liv Miranda, Abby Broz, and Mileena Williams all picked up base hits for Campbell. McBeth was the spark plug for Jackson-Milton, driving in three with her homer. Byers and Emma Johns each added a knock, but it wasn’t enough to erase the gap. Campbell heads to Liberty on Saturday, while Jackson-Milton looks to bounce back at home Wednesday against Newton Falls.

 

MILTON STORMS INTO THE DAY WITH MOMENTUM

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NORTH JACKSON OH-  Jackson-Milton came out swinging and never let up on Tuesday, steamrolling Memorial 15-1 behind a monster day from Grace Johns.

Johns was locked in at the dish, going 3-for-4 and driving in five runs, including a grand slam that cleared the left field fence in the third. She also doubled home a run in the first to set the tone early for the Blue Jays.

That third inning was a straight-up explosion. Jackson-Milton dropped eight runs on Memorial in a blink. Emma Johns chipped in an RBI single, Gabby Kerr roped a 2-run triple, and Tiffany Tingler added another run with a base hit.

It didn’t take long for the Blue Jays to grab control. In the top of the first, Johns got them rolling with an RBI double, Brena McBeth followed with a 2-run double of her own, and Jayla Barlow knocked in two more to make it 5-0 before Memorial knew what hit ‘em.

They tacked on two more in the second, including another RBI knock from Johns and one more run gifted on an error. The bats were hot, but the defense was just as sharp—clean sheet in the field, no errors, with Johns handling seven chances without a hiccup.

In the circle, McBeth handled business with ease. She threw three innings of one-hit ball, fanned seven, and didn’t walk a soul. Total control. Memorial’s lone spark came from Charlasha Smallwood, who managed the only hit for the Red Devils.

The Blue Jays racked up 13 hits and drew six walks, working the count and making Memorial pay for every mistake. Barlow collected two hits, Ivy McBeth drew two free passes, and Grace Johns did it all—leadoff spark plug, defensive anchor, and the hammer in the lineup.

 

BLUE JAYS BREAK AWAY FROM CAMPBELL

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CAMPBELL OH- Jackson-Milton came out swinging and never let up Monday, blasting Memorial 23-2 in a total beatdown.

Caden Ruby couldn’t miss, going 3-for-3 with three singles to help fuel the offensive explosion. The Blue Jays hung 14 runs in the third inning alone to completely blow it open.

It was a parade to the plate — Dom Krol got plunked to bring in a run, Jaidyn Henry lifted a sac fly, Ruby knocked in another with a base hit, and then the floodgates really opened with a mix of walks, hit-by-pitches, and singles. Ethan Sokol and Caleb Combs each chipped in RBI knocks during the big inning.

Jackson-Milton didn’t waste time getting on the board either, scoring in the first after Jaiden Scott drew a bases-loaded walk. They tacked on more in the second with big hits from Krol, Ruby, and Landon Workman, and a Memorial error kept the merry-go-round moving.

James Croyle got the start on the hill, tossing two and two-thirds innings, giving up just one hit and two unearned runs while striking out seven. Walker Wolf came in and shut the door, tossing two and a third of scoreless ball with three punchouts.

The Blue Jays racked up 10 hits, with Krol, Ruby, Joey Modarelli, and Scott each driving in two runs. Scott also showed good patience, leading the team with two walks as Jackson-Milton drew 12 free passes in the game.

For Memorial, Pano Kolidakis led the way at the top of the order with two hits, while Jared Colon and Bobby Ramirez each drove in a run. Jackson-Milton gets Memorial again Tuesday, this time on home turf.

RED DEVILS WIN HIGH SCORING BATTLE

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CAMPBELL OH- Abby Broz was a wrecking ball Friday, driving in six runs on four hits to lead Memorial past East Palestine 11-9 in a wild, back-and-forth shootout.

Broz had a night to remember — doubling in a run in the first, singling home another in the fourth, smashing a three-run triple in the seventh, and drilling a clutch RBI double in the ninth to seal it. Both squads brought the bats, with Memorial piling up 13 hits and East Palestine chipping in five.

Memorial struck first in the opening frame when Broz smoked a double to get on the board. But East Palestine wouldn’t go away, clawing back to tie it at 9-9 in the bottom of the seventh behind a single from Kennedy Andre, a hit-by-pitch, a groundout by Graycee Ford, and a base knock by Kara Lewis.

In extras, Memorial took control. Broz came through again with another double to break the tie, and Mileesa Williams grounded out to tack on an insurance run.

Ramani Adams gutted out the win for Memorial, throwing all nine innings, giving up five hits and nine runs (only five earned) while punching out a career-high 16 batters. Andre went the distance for East Palestine too, giving up 13 hits and 11 runs (eight earned) with nine strikeouts and no walks.

Broz and Williams were trouble all night for East Palestine, each racking up four hits. Williams also swiped a pair of bags to keep the pressure on.

Lewis led East Palestine at the plate, driving in three runs and going 2-for-4. Andre and Lewis both collected a pair of hits to pace the Bulldogs. Memorial gets right back to it Monday when they host Jackson-Milton.

 

TIGERS FIFTH STRAIGHT WIN EVENS SERIES WITH CAMPBELL

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH-  Springfield outlasted Memorial 10-9 in a wild one Thursday night, clawing back and forth before finally pulling away for good in the fifth inning.

The Tigers found themselves down 8-7 when an error cracked the door open — and Springfield charged right through, pushing two runs across to flip the game their way. Both teams traded punches all night, with Springfield racking up 10 hits and Memorial not far behind with eight.

Springfield got the party started in the first when Giuliana Battaglini worked a bases-loaded walk to bring home a run. Memorial came right back, grabbing a 3-1 lead in the bottom half after a Mileena Williams double, an error, and a groundout.

The Tigers tied it up at three in the third thanks to another Memorial miscue, but the Red Devils answered with three runs of their own in the bottom half, sparked by hits from Savannah Cleland and Williams.

Springfield went back on top in the fourth with a four-run inning. Gina Romeo doubled to center to cash in a run, Corissa Allen ripped one down the line, another Memorial error opened the floodgates, and Hannah Stouffer singled to keep the rally alive.

Memorial wasn’t done either, retaking the lead with a sac fly and another Tiger error. But in the fifth, Springfield finally broke through for good, capitalizing on a defensive miscue to grab a 9-8 edge they wouldn’t give back.

Caitlin Blankenship came up huge in the circle, locking down one of the best outings of her career. After a tough season last year where wins were hard to come by, Blankenship’s grit showed — battling through five innings, giving up six hits and six runs (only one earned), striking out two and walking just one to earn a win she flat-out worked for.

Ava Flesher got the start for Springfield, tossing two innings and giving up a couple early runs before handing it over to Blankenship.

For Memorial, Ramani Adams took the loss after three innings of work, while Bella Ornelas started the game, giving up seven runs over four innings.

At the plate, Gracie Maldonado and Makenna Wymer led the hit parade for Springfield with two knocks apiece. Romeo came through in the clutch too, driving in a pair. The Tigers showed serious patience at the dish, drawing nine walks, with Battaglini and Stouffer each pulling three of their own.

Cleland did her part for Memorial, going 2-for-4 and driving in two. Williams was a tough out too, going 3-for-4 out of the Red Devils’ lineup. Next up, Springfield will be back home Monday to square off with Mineral Ridge.

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LOWELLVILLE CHASES DOWN DEVILS

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STRUTHERS, OH- Memorial couldn’t get anything going Monday night as Lowellville took control early and never looked back in a 10-0 win.

The Rockets got the bats working right out of the gate. K Primous worked a walk, an error helped plate a run, and T Tuscano dropped a single into center to make it 3-0 after the first. They didn’t slow down in the second—Cody Nolfi knocked in a run with a single, L Bartlett added a sac fly, and Tuscano stayed hot with a groundout RBI to extend the lead.

Tuscano was just as dominant on the mound as he was at the plate. The Rocket righty tossed four shutout innings, gave up only three hits, and punched out seven to grab the win.

Memorial’s Malik Young took the loss despite some solid stuff, working four innings with four strikeouts. But five walks and a few defensive miscues hurt the Red Devils, who allowed 10 runs—six of them earned—on eight hits.

Offensively, Young, Josue Rodriguez, and Pano Kolidakis each picked up a hit for Memorial. The Red Devils did show some aggression on the bases, swiping five bags, with Young and Bobby Ramirez each stealing two.

Nolfi led the charge for Lowellville at the dish, going 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs out of the three-hole. The Rockets kept the pressure on and made the most of their chances.

The two squads will run it back on Tuesday, once again at Bob Cene Park.

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REED’S FIRST VARSITY START ENDS IN A NO NO

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STRUTHERS OH- It was a one-sided clinic at Bob Cene Park Friday as Champion put it all together in a 21-0 blowout over Memorial.

The story of the day? Sophomore Konner Reed. In his first career start, the righty tossed a no-hitter—fanning 15 and walking none in a complete seven-inning gem. Pure dominance.

The Flashes didn’t waste time either—an early error got them rolling in the first, and they kept stacking runs inning by inning. By the time the dust settled in the seventh, Champion had poured in 12 runs on 11 hits.

Zack Morris was a problem all day, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and four RBIs. He doubled in the fourth to knock in one, then lit up the seventh with another two-run double and an RBI single.

Champion’s lineup was locked in. Chase Vesey, Carter Chapin, and Carter Boggs all had multi-hit days. Dylan Howell drew a pair of walks and helped lead the base-stealing brigade with Bradey Quinby. The Flashes swiped 10 bags and drew nine walks—plenty of traffic on the bases all game long.

Memorial couldn’t catch a break. Josue Rodriguez took the loss, giving up eight runs (five earned) in four innings. Some defensive miscues behind him made matters worse.

Champion gets back to work Monday at home against Brookfield, riding the wave after a dominant showing.