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CARDINALS LAND THEIR PUNCHES

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CANFIELD OH- Canfield leaned on Joey Gabriel’s hot bat and a solid outing from Ryan Weibling to take down South Range 5-2 on Friday.

Gabriel was locked in at the plate, going 3-for-4 with singles in the first, second, and fourth. He also caused chaos on the base paths, swiping four bags as part of a seven-steal day for the Cardinals.

Canfield got on the board early with an RBI single from Anthony Groner in the first. Gabriel followed with a knock in the second to stretch the lead to 2-0, and the Cards never looked back.

Weibling handled business on the hill, going five innings and striking out seven while giving up just two runs on six hits. Logan Patellis came on in relief and tossed nearly two clean frames before Zain Jadallah came in to lock it down for the save.

David Murphy chipped in with a pair of hits, while the rest of the lineup kept the pressure on with 11 total hits and constant movement on the bases.

South Range got a pair of hits from Brennen Klasovsky, who also drove in a run along with Drew Starkey, but they couldn’t string enough together to close the gap. The Raiders’ starter Lower went four innings, allowing five runs on nine hits before handing it off to the bullpen.

Canfield stayed clean in the field with a double play and a ton of hustle, turning in a full-team win over a scrappy South Range squad.

BOARDMAN RUN RULES THEIR WAY TO FIRST CONFERENCE CROWN SINCE 2003

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CANFIELD OH- Boardman softball made some serious noise Friday night, blasting past rival Canfield 13-3 and locking up a share of the AAC crown with Fitch. It’s the first conference title for the Spartans since 2003—and they earned it in style.

Addie Rudge was the spark. The slugger brought home five runs, including a grand slam launched to straightaway center in the second inning that broke the game wide open. She also tacked on a sac fly in the first to get Boardman on the board early.

The Spartans put up a crooked number in the second—six runs on just one hit, taking advantage of walks and timely at-bats. Addie Kowacich drew a bases-loaded walk, Laci Jurus brought one home on a lineout, and then Rudge cleaned up the rest with one big swing.

Ava Freeborough kept the offense rolling in the third with an RBI single to center as Boardman stretched the lead to 10-2.

Tori Strines went the distance in the circle, working six innings and holding Canfield to three runs (only one earned) on five hits. She fanned two and walked a pair. On the flip side, Canfield starter Camryn Hrina struggled with control early, walking three and giving up four runs in just one inning.

Jocelynn Torres led Boardman with a 2-for-3 day at the plate, and the Spartans showed good discipline all game long—drawing nine walks total, with Kowacich and Alex Ward each drawing two.

Canfield’s Jenna Havrilla drove in two runs and finished 1-for-2, while Sofia Castronova picked up two hits to pace the Cardinal offense. Both teams turned a double play defensively.

Boardman now turns its focus to a Monday matchup with Jefferson before hosting Geneva in Tuesday’s district semifinal. Canfield preps for the postseason with a Saturday tune-up against Massillon Jackson.

CANFIELD BURNS RUBBER IN THE BATTLE OF 224

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CANFIELD OH-  Anthony Groner was lights-out on the hill Thursday, punching out 12 and tossing six innings of one-hit ball as Canfield shut out Poland 6-0.

The Cardinals wasted no time getting Groner some support—he helped his own cause in the first with an RBI double to get Canfield on the board early. Logan Patellis added to it in the second with a shot to right that made it 2-0, and from there, Groner took over.

The righty was in full control, mixing pitches and keeping Poland guessing. He walked three but never let anyone touch home, finishing with a dozen strikeouts before handing the ball off for the final inning.

Canfield put the game away in the sixth. Dylan Mancini ripped an RBI double, and Zain Jadallah sent a two-run shot over the fence in left to blow it open. Jadallah also shut the door on the mound, striking out all three batters he faced in a clean final frame.

Groner finished the day 3-for-4 at the plate, while Canfield totaled nine hits and played a clean game in the field—no errors, solid defense, and Mancini handling 15 chances without a hiccup. Poland couldn’t get much going offensively, managing just one hit all game. Next up, Canfield rolls into South Range on Friday, looking to keep the momentum going.

CANFIELD JUMPS INTO DISTRICTS

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CANFIELD OH- Canfield made quick work of East on Thursday, steamrolling to a 15-0 win behind a hit parade and lights-out pitching.

Makayla Brown was locked in at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four singles and setting the tone for a Cardinals offense that racked up 15 total hits. The bats were hot from the jump, as Canfield lit up the scoreboard with seven runs in the first inning. A mix of timely knocks, errors, and a two-run double from the middle of the order broke things wide open before East could catch its breath.

The second inning wasn’t any easier. Five more runs came across—highlighted by a three-run double and another RBI two-bagger—giving Canfield a 12-0 cushion.

Pitching? Untouchable. Caylee Ortiz was dealing, spinning three no-hit innings with eight punchouts and zero walks. Adalee Crowgey came in to close it down, tossing two clean frames with three more strikeouts.

Canfield’s lineup stayed dialed in through the third and fourth, adding insurance with a couple walks and errors that pushed the lead even further out of reach. East couldn’t generate anything offensively and struggled to keep pace defensively.

With the win, Canfield now turns its focus to Friday’s AAC title clash with Boardman—one of the biggest games of the year. After that, it’s back home Tuesday for the district semifinal, and the Cardinals are looking dangerous on both sides of the ball.

CARDINALS ROCK OUT AGAINST POLAND

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CANFIELD OH-  Canfield came out firing and never looked back Wednesday night, steamrolling Poland 17-0 in a one-sided lacrosse showdown.

Parker Ahlquist led the charge with four goals, slicing through the defense like it was practice. Max Billak had himself a night too, netting a hat trick and dishing out three slick assists. Isaiah Simons and Zak Dingman each punched in a pair, while Charlie Boris also cashed in two. Sullivan Resnick, Connor Cattaneo, Cole Cuffle, and Alex Protain all chipped in with one apiece to round out the Cards’ offensive clinic.

Canfield was crisp with the rock, moving it well and piling on the pressure. Daniel Lee and Thomas Lorelli each tallied an assist, helping the offense keep its foot on the gas from start to finish.

CANFIELD SETS UP CHANCE AT THE AAC

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HOWLAND OH-  Canfield took care of business on Wednesday, shutting out Howland 4-0 behind a lights-out performance from Camryn Hrina and a steady offensive push.

Hrina was in complete control from pitch one, tossing a one-hit shutout while striking out six and walking just three. The Tigers couldn’t get much going against her all day.

The Cards broke the scoreless tie in the third when Jenna Triveri came through with an RBI single. One inning later, Leah Figueroa stepped in and sent one over the fence in left for a solo shot to make it 2-0.

Canfield added two more insurance runs along the way, and that was more than enough for Hrina, who didn’t flinch.

Triveri and Sydney Lutz each picked up a pair of hits to lead the offense. Triveri also drove in two to pace the lineup. Defensively, Canfield was flawless—no errors, no drama, just clean softball.

Howland’s lone hit came from Calleigh Luman, and while the Tigers were also clean defensively, they just couldn’t string anything together at the plate.

Canfield now turns the page to the postseason, hosting Youngstown East on Thursday to kick off tournament play. Howland gets their shot in the bracket too, welcoming Wooster in their first-round matchup.

IRISH KEEP THEIR EYE ON THE PRIZE

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CANFIELD OH-  Ursuline came out swinging and built a five-run cushion by the third inning, then held off a late Canfield push to lock down a 6-4 win on Tuesday.

The Irish got things rolling early with a sac fly and a clean RBI single to jump ahead in the first. They turned it up in the third—stringing together a single, a triple, and another base knock to stretch the lead to 5-0.

Canfield didn’t go quietly. They clawed back with a couple of doubles and a single to chip away at the deficit, but the Irish bullpen slammed the door late to hang on.

Dom Polkovitch picked up the win after grinding through five-plus innings. He scattered 10 hits and four runs—three earned—while fanning two and walking a pair. Joe Balog came on late and nailed down the save.

At the plate, the Irish spread the wealth. Triveri, Kollar, and CJ Snyder each racked up two hits. Balog drove in a pair out of the eight-hole, and the team stayed aggressive on the basepaths with six total swipes—including multiple bags from both Snyder and Stroney.

Canfield matched Ursuline with 10 hits, led by Ryan Weibling’s 3-for-4 day and a two-hit showing from Louie Zorella, but couldn’t quite get the big hit when it mattered most. Ursuline hits the road next for a tough test at Austintown-Fitch on Wednesday.

CANFIELD KNOCKS THE FALCONS OUT OF FIRST PLACE

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CANFIELD OH-  Canfield and Fitch went toe-to-toe Monday, but it was the Cards who came through in the clutch, riding a fifth-inning double from Ryan Weibling to a 4-3 win.

Canfield jumped on top early in the first. Anthony Groner smoked a double to bring in one, then Weibling followed up with a two-run single to give the Cards a 3-0 lead right out of the gate.

Fitch battled back, chipping away until they tied it up in the fifth. Carter Owens knocked in one with a single, and Mason Petridis grounded out to bring home the equalizer.

But with the game tied in the bottom half, Weibling came up big again—this time roping a double to give Canfield the go-ahead run. That clutch knock made it 4-3, and the Cards held firm the rest of the way.

Joey Gabriel got the job done on the mound, tossing six innings of five-hit ball. He gave up three runs (just one earned), walked three, and struck out two. Groner slammed the door in the seventh to lock up the save.

At the plate, Weibling led the charge with a 2-for-3 day and three RBIs. Logan Patellis also chipped in with a pair of hits. Canfield played clean in the field, turning a double play to back up their arms.

For Fitch, Gavin Loomis stayed hot, going 2-for-3. Owens and Petridis each drove in a run, and the Falcons flashed some leather with a double play of their own.

Canfield heads into a showdown with Ursuline on Tuesday, while Fitch will look to bounce back at home against Alliance.

CANFIELD GLOWS LIKE CRAZY ON SENIOR NIGHT

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CANFIELD OH- Canfield wasted no time getting the sticks going and never looked back in Monday’s 7-1 win over Perry.

The Cards came out swinging in the first—Marina Koenig ripped a double to get the party started, and Leah Figueroa followed with a moonshot to straightaway center to plate two more. Just like that, it was 3-0.

They tacked on another in the second thanks to a wild pitch, and by then, Canfield was fully in control.

Camryn Hrina set the tone in the circle, spinning four scoreless frames while giving up just three hits and a walk. Caylee Ortiz came in to lock it down, tossing a clean inning to finish it off.

At the plate, the Cards racked up 10 knocks. Figueroa stayed hot in the cleanup spot with a 2-for-3 day and a pair of RBIs. Sydney Lutz led the hit parade with three knocks, and Koenig added a 2-for-4 showing with an RBI double in that big first inning.

Defensively, Canfield turned a twin killing and didn’t give Perry much daylight all night. Perry scratched across a run late, but it was too little, too late. Elise Strahan drove in the lone tally for the Pirates, who managed six hits total.

Canfield rolls into their next matchup on Wednesday at Howland with momentum.  That game will be a continuation of a game delayed earlier in the season.

Game Photos Can Be Found HERE

CHAMPION HAS AN AMAZING SATURDAY

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WARREN OH- Champion put together a solid Saturday at home, sweeping a doubleheader in convincing fashion—first rolling past LaBrae and then taking care of Canfield to cap off a statement day.

Game 1: Champion 12, LaBrae 2

The bats came alive early for Champion in the opener. Gabrielle Gradishar wasted no time getting things going, launching a solo shot in the first to light up the scoreboard. That was just the start of a big inning—Sam and Jonna Strock followed with RBI singles, and a LaBrae miscue brought in another to make it 5-0.

Champion kept pouring it on in the third with back-to-back doubles from Strock, Maddison Sylvester, and Taylor Rouan that pushed four more runs across. By the time it was all said and done, the Golden Flashes had racked up 12 runs on nine hits.

Gradishar was dominant in the circle, tossing three no-hit innings and striking out five before handing things over to Adalyn McIntosh to finish the job. LaBrae struggled to string together hits but did show some patience at the plate, working eight walks. Still, Champion controlled the tempo from start to finish.

Game 2: Champion 9, Canfield 2

The second game was a tougher test, but Champion still came out on top, riding a balanced attack and another strong performance from Gradishar in the circle.

Canfield’s Marina Koenig did all she could at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 and swiping a couple bags, but it wasn’t enough to slow down Champion’s momentum. After Canfield tied it 1-1 in the third, the Flashes responded with a three-run burst that set the tone for the rest of the game. McIntosh and Sylvester each knocked in runs, and a passed ball helped bring in another.

Champion added insurance in the later innings while Gradishar went the distance, allowing just one earned run and striking out seven. The Flashes finished with 11 hits, spreading the damage around with Sylvester, McIntosh, Rouan, and Gradishar each picking up two knocks. Gradishar also drove in three.

Champion moves to Monday’s matchup with Hoban riding a hot streak, while Canfield will look to bounce back when they welcome Perry.