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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.

CARDINALS KEEP IT ONE SIDED

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CANFIELD OH-  Canfield didn’t mess around Friday—they pounced early and never let up, steamrolling Columbiana 14-0 in a one-sided showdown.

The Cardinals came out firing in the first inning. Dylan Mancini slapped an RBI single, Zain Jadallah launched a two-run shot to left, and Ryan Weibling followed with another run-scoring knock. Just like that, it was 4-0.

They kept the pressure on in the second, capitalizing on a pair of Clippers errors before Weibling struck again with a two-RBI single. A wild pitch brought in another in the third, and by the time the fourth rolled around, Canfield was in full control. They piled up five more runs behind RBI hits from Jackson Johnson and Joey Gabriel, plus a couple productive outs and free passes with the bases loaded.

On the hill, Noah Anzevino was sharp in his two-inning start—no hits, no runs, and no problem. Theo Richards and Sean Harrington came in out of the pen and shut it down the rest of the way.

Canfield’s offense was balanced and relentless. Jadallah led the team with three RBIs, while Weibling and Gabriel each picked up two hits. The Cards swiped seven bags and drew nine walks, keeping Columbiana’s defense on their heels all day. And defensively? Clean sheet—no errors and solid glove work across the board, with Gage Watson handling six chances himself.

Columbiana’s lone hit came from Rocco Mediate, but the Clippers never found a rhythm. Next up, Canfield hits the road to take on GlenOak Saturday, looking to keep the bats hot.

CANFIELD TIES UP THE AAC

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BOARDMAN OH-  Canfield built a comfy lead late and had just enough in the tank to fend off a Boardman rally, hanging on for a 6-5 win Friday night.

The Cards were cruising after jumping out to a five-run cushion by the sixth, thanks to a big two-run knock from Sydney Lutz in the fifth that flipped the game in their favor. They kept the pressure on at the plate, drawing six walks and cashing in with timely hits from seven different players—including Lutz, Sofia Castronova, and Alexis Johnson.

But Boardman didn’t go away quietly. They chipped into the lead in the bottom half, scoring runs off a walk and a single to make things interesting. Jocelynn Torres put them on the board earlier in the fourth with an RBI single, and Gabi Sferra came off the bench to drive in two more. Ward paced the Spartans with a 2-for-3 night.

Canfield’s pitching combo got the job done. Camryn Hrina got the ball to start, tossing 2.2 innings of shutout ball before giving way to Paris Lindgren, who locked in for the final stretch, punching out four and allowing just one run over 3.1 innings.

Boardman turned a clean double play and showed plenty of fight, but it wasn’t enough to pull off the comeback. Next up, Canfield hits the road to face Mentor on Saturday, while Boardman looks to bounce back at home Monday against West Branch.