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CHAMPION BACK TO DOMINATING IN THE TOURNAMENT

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WARREN OH-

Cassidy Shaffer was clutch at the plate with ducks on the pond on Friday, driving in four on two hits to lead Champion past Garfield 11-1 on Friday. Shaffer drove in runs on a in the third and a double in the fourth.

The Flashes opened up scoring in the first inning. Lauren Fife drove in one when Fife singled.

Champion notched five runs in the fourth inning. Fife, Tayler Fuller, and Shaffer powered the big inning with RBIs.

Emma Gumont earned the victory in the pitcher’s circle for Champion. Gumont went six innings, allowing one run on four hits, striking out ten and walking one.

Elizabeth Moore took the loss for Garfield. Moore lasted five and a third innings, allowing 13 hits and 11 runs while striking out one.

Champion launched one home run on the day. Shaffer had a homer in the first inning.

Champion tallied 13 hits in the game. Brooklynn Whitt, Fuller, Fife, Shaffer, and Isabella Meyer each collected multiple hits. Meyer, Shaffer, Fife, Fuller, and Whitt all had two hits to lead.

Catarena Sommers led Garfield with three hits in three at bats.

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CHAMPION FLASHES THEIR POWER IN ROUT OF TIGERS

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WARREN OH-

Adam Fisher would not be denied at the plate when runners were on base on Thursday, driving in eight on three hits to lead Champion past Newton Falls 19-1 on Thursday. Fisher drove in runs on a home run in the first, a home run in the second, a home run in the third, and a walk in the fourth.

Champion opened up scoring in the first inning. They scored one run when Jack O’Shaughnessy singled.

The Flashes notched eight runs in the fourth inning. The offense in the inning was led by Zachary Bickel, O’Shaughnessy, Aaron Ellsworth, Fisher, Tyler Skaggs, and Collin Brainard, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Nathan Holt was the winning pitcher for Champion. The righty lasted five innings, allowing six hits and one run while striking out four and walking zero.

Champion tallied three home run on the day. Fisher went for the long ball in the first, second, and third innings.

The Flashes totaled 15 hits. Fisher, Bickel, Ellsworth, and O’Shaughnessy each collected multiple hits. Ellsworth, Bickel, and Fisher each managed three hits to lead.

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BOARDMAN FIRES IT UP AGAINST FLASHES

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STRUTHERS OH-

Champion struggled to get their offense going on Monday, getting easily dispatched by Boardman, 10-0.

One bright spot for Champion was a single by Zachary Bickel in the first inning.

Nate Fleming was the winning pitcher for Boardman. Fleming went five and two-thirds innings, allowing zero runs on four hits and striking out nine.

Nathan Holt took the loss for Champion. The righty went two innings, allowing two runs on two hits, striking out four and walking one.

Bickel the Flashes with two hits in three at bats.

Boardman collected eight hits. Jason Traveri, Anthony Butto, and Seth Cervello each had multiple hits.

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FLASHES NARROWLY ESCAPE LABRAE

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LEAVITTSBURG OH-

Champion got out to a five-run lead in the sixth inning and held on for an 8-7 victory over LaBrae on Thursday. LaBrae managed four runs in the failed comeback. Aryana Hartman, Desi Allen, and Jessie Morris each picked up RBIs.

The base paths were crowded in this high-scoring game. Champion collected ten hits and LaBrae had ten.

The Golden Flashes got things moving in the first inning. Tayler Fuller’s sac fly scored one run.

Cassidy Shaffer was the winning pitcher for Champion. The pitcher went seven innings, allowing seven runs on ten hits, striking out three and walking one.

Grace Barnhart took the loss for LaBrae. The hurler lasted three innings, allowing eight hits and seven runs while walking zero.

The Golden Flashes tallied ten hits. Emma Gumont, Shaffer, Lauren Fife, and Olivia Zigarovich each had multiple hits. Zigarovich, Fife, Shaffer, and Gumont each managed two hits to lead.

LaBrae saw the ball well today, racking up ten hits in the game. Hartman and Allen all managed multiple hits. Hartman led with three hits in four at bats.

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HOT CORNER WITH SPECIAL GUEST ASHLEY BURKHARDT

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Another week in softball that was unfortunately shortened due to the weather. That being said, there is always plenty to talk about every week. It’s going to be a great edition of the Hot Corner.

High School Recap: 

The week got started with a big statement inside the MVAC. Champion thumped Crestview to prove to the conference, and the softball scene that they were not a second thought. The Flashes scored a combined 22 runs in the first innings of the two games on Monday and Tuesday. Emma Gumant brought the power in game one knocking in 5 RBI with a home run. Gumant also pitched a gem throwing 8 strike outs in her 5.0 IP.  Then Champion one upped their game in the second meeting scoring 12 runs in the first inning. Much like her teammate in the first game, Cassidy Shaffer matched wonderful pitching with a power stacked offensive production. Shaffer went 4-4 with 5 RBI at the plate, while also throwing 5 innings giving up 0 earned runs. Both teams came into this series with a legitimate chance to win the MVAC, and Champion firmly planted their flag as remaining top dog in the conference.

Poland also came into this week leading their conference the NE8. Girard took a shot at the Bulldogs, and they didn’t miss. Emily Rosace handcuffed the high powered Poland offense. Rosace used her velocity, and riseball to keep the Bulldogs off balance. Rosace only gave up 1 run in 7 innings. She struck out 5. Abbie Rafferty led the charge at the plate for Girard. She went 3-3 with a RBI. Girard scored 3 runs, which was more than enough for the outing Rosace had. Girard’s win now shortens Poland’s lead on South Range to just 1 game. Poland still has a season series with Hubbard. And if the Eagles can win that series, or split it things all of the sudden get very interesting inside the NE8.

Jordan Anderson has been impressive in the circle all season for West Branch. She’s pitched multiple shut outs, and has come close to perfect games before, but this week she finally joined the perfect game party. Anderson reached perfection in the Warriors 11-0 win over Howland. The Tigers offense is no slouch. Cloe Lopez has 5 home runs on the year, and the Tigers have 12 as a team. Anderson was not phased by the threat of power. She struck out 10 Tigers on her way to perfection.

I was so excited to finally get a chance to head down to Louisville to see the Leopards play. They split a double header with a strong Claymont team. Kaylee Nolte absolutely lived up to her billing. The future Walsh player hit a two run home run on the day, and went 5-9 in the two games with 5 total RBI. She is one of the returning of their 2019 state championship team, and if the Leopards make another tournament run. You know Kaylee Nolte will be square in the middle of it.

YSN Alums:

Allison Smith continues her freshman season with Ohio State. She still leads the team in strike outs by a sizable margin. Smith has 109 strike outs on the season. Her ERA is still a very respectable 3.32. Smith has a record of 9-11, she also leads the team in complete games with 8. Also from Champion, Sophie Howell was a part of YSU’s first Horizon League regular season championship in program history. Howell pitched out of the bullpen in game 2 against Cleveland State throwing 2 innings, striking out 3, and giving up 1 hit. Lisbon’s Kennedy Vrable did not get an at bat over the weekend, but still deserves much credit for her team’s success. Mooney’s Conchetta Rinaldi continues to impress behind the plate for the Penguins. Rinaldi went 2-4 in game 2 vs the Vikings with 4 RBI. She went 1-3 in the Penguins series finale win that clinched the Horizon League title. South Range’s Caragyn Yanek continues her senior season with Findlay. Yanek got her 9th win of the season over the weekend against Hillsdale. Yanek struck out 8 in 5.0 IP. Louisville’s Sydney McKeever continues to fill in her role with Toledo as a baserunner. The Rockets are 23-20 as they gear up for the MAC tournament which will be held at Akron Firestone Stadium not too far from Louisville. I’m sure Sydney will have a strong fan base there.

Special Guest: Ashley Burkhardt 

Ashley is an Indiana native, Fort Wayne to be exact who won a state title in her high school days. Something not many people get to experience. However as Ashley’s career went on, she continued to be able to do things that not many others get to do. Burkhardt was recruited and signed to Purdue. The raise in level didn’t stop Burkhardt from shining on the field. Ashley was named NFCA All Region 3 years in a row. She was named first team All-Big 10 in 2014. In 2015, she had a slugging percentage of .618, hit 48 RBI, and 11 HR. Her success at Purdue earned her recognition and interested from the National Pro Fastpitch league. After her senior season she was drafted by the Dallas Charge. She also went on to be a volunteer assistant at Purdue. Ashley spent two season in the NPF before ending her career. Now, Ashley has her own physical and mental training program. She has a passion for working with the age group that is still growing into who they will be. Burkhardt also hosts her own podcast “When The Cleats Come Off” which can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also find her training program by visiting www.ashleybtraining.com

 

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CHAMPION VICTORIOUS OVER VIKINGS

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WARREN OH-

Champion secured another MVAC win on Wednesday with a 7-3 win over LaBrae.

In the first inning, Champion got their offense started when an error scored one run.

Champion pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third a walk scored one run, an error scored one run for Champion, and Bella Meyer singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.

Emma Gumont led the Champion to victory on the rubber. The ace allowed five hits and three runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out nine.

Desi Allen took the loss for the Vikings. The righty lasted six innings, allowing ten hits and seven runs while striking out two.

Aryana Hartman led the Vikings with two hits in four at bats.

Champion racked up ten hits in the game. Meyer and Abigail Meadors all had multiple hits. Meyer went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.

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CHAMPION SENDS STRONG MESSAGE WITH BLOWOUT

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WARREN OH-

Emma Gumont didn’t allow a single run against Crestview, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Champion to a 17-0 victory on Monday

Gumont led Champion to victory by driving in five runs. Gumont went 3-for-4 at the plate. Gumont drove in runs on a single in the first, a single in the third, and a home run in the fourth.

The Golden Flashes got on the board in the first inning when Kaedyn Sutton induced Isabella Meyer to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored.

A single by Shianna Mathes in the first inning was a positive for Crestview.

Gumont got the start for Champion. Gumont went five innings, allowing zero runs on four hits, striking out eight and walking zero.

Sutton was in the circle for Crestview. The bulldog lasted four innings, allowing 12 hits and 17 runs while striking out four.

Champion launched four home runs on the day. Gumont had a long ball in the fourth inning. Cassidy Shaffer had a four bagger in the fourth inning. Olivia Zigarovich went deep in the first inning.

Champion totaled 12 hits in the game. Gumont, Shaffer, and Lauren Fife each had multiple hits. Shaffer and Gumont each managed three hits to lead.

Crestview scattered four hits in the game. Mathes and Sutton all managed multiple hits.

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OSHAUGHNESSY SENDS FLASHES HOME HAPPY

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WARREN OH-

Champion seized victory in dramatic walk-off fashion, thanks to a walk-off single at the end of the game to topple Marlington. The game was tied at nine with Champion batting in the bottom of the seventh when Jack O’Shaughnessy singled on a 3-0 count, scoring one run.

Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. Champion collected 13 hits and Marlington had 12.

Marlington fired up the offense in the first inning, when Carson Fife induced Odey to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored.

The Flashes scored six runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught  was led by Collin Brainard, Nathan Holt, Brandon Dykes, Zachary Bickel, O’Shaughnessy, and Aaron Ellsworth, all driving in runs in the frame.

Hunter Haines led the Flashes to victory on the mound. The lefthander surrendered four runs on seven hits over four innings, striking out six and walking one. Fife threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Brainard started the game for Champion Flashes Varsity. The righthander allowed one hit and three runs

Champion totaled 13 hits. Bickel, O’Shaughnessy, Brainard, Ellsworth, and Dykes each racked up multiple hits. Bickel led with three hits in five at bats.

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FLASHES STAY GOLDEN WITH VICTORY OVER CAMPBELL

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Champion  was victorious over Memorial, 4-1 on Friday night.

Champion opened up scoring in the second inning, when Collin Brainard singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

Aaron Ellsworth was credited with the victory for the Flashes. The righty lasted five innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out four and walking one. Tyler Skaggs threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Skaggs recorded the last six outs to earn the save.

Jack O’Shaughnessy went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Champion in hits.

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CHAMPION EARLY LEAD ENOUGH TO CAGE LEOPARDS

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WARREN OH-

Champion grabbed an early lead on its way to a 6-4 victory over Liberty on Tuesday. They took the lead on a triple in the first inning.

In the bottom of the first inning, Champion tied things up at one. Aaron Ellsworth drove in one when Ellsworth tripled.

The Flashes pulled away for good with one run in the second inning.

Jack O’Shaughnessy got the win for Champion. The righthander went five innings, allowing three runs on four hits and striking out five. Tyler Skaggs threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Skaggs recorded the last six outs to earn the save.

Champion saw the ball well today, racking up 12 hits in the game. Collin Brainard and Ellsworth each collected multiple hits. Ellsworth and Brainard each managed three hits to lead. .

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