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HILLTOPPERS GROUND GAME TOO MUCH FOR IRISH

Ravenna, OH- In a highly anticipated matchup between 2 powerhouse programs, the Ursuline Fighting Irish faced off against the Chardon Hilltoppers in a Division 3 matchup that ultimately ended in a 31-14 victory for Chardon.

The first quarter set the tone as Vinny Columbi’s 5-yard touchdown run capped a 70-yard drive, putting Chardon ahead 7-0. Ursuline quickly responded with Joe Balog’s 5-yard TD run, tying the game at 7-7 with 2:42 left in the quarter.

Chardon seized an opportunity in the second quarter, recovering a fumble at Ursuline’s 24-yard line. AJ Bruce’s 13-yard carry set up Vinny Columbi’s 1-yard TD run, giving Chardon a 14-7 lead at halftime.

The third quarter saw Chardon extend their lead with Sam Sacerich’s 27-yard field goal, making it 17-7. However, Ursuline fought back, with Jack Ericson connecting with DC Ferrell on a 13-yard TD pass to narrow the gap to 17-14.

As the game entered the fourth quarter, Chardon continued to press their advantage. Caleb Hewitt’s 34-yard TD run extended their lead to 24-14. Ursuline, facing a crucial drive from their own 35, stalled at the Chardon 38, turning the ball over on downs with 9:45 remaining.

Chardon capitalized on the opportunity, as AJ Bruce’s 13-yard TD run sealed the victory with a final score of 31-14. Ursuline’s attempt to mount a comeback ended with a sack of Ericson on 4th down at the Chardon 33, sealing their fate.

With this loss, the Ursuline Fighting Irish concluded their season with a record of 13-1, while the Chardon Hilltoppers (11-3) advanced to the Division 3 state semi-final against the Toledo Central Catholic Fighting Irish in week 14.

A STONE COLD MASON MAKES MARLINGTON GREAT

CANFIELD OH- In day number two of the fifth annual South Range Holiday Hoops Classic, The Marlington Dukes returned to faceoff with a new foe. After emerging victorious in a blowout win against Austintown-Fitch on Wednesday, The Dukes would play as the home team in a matchup with The Chardon Hilltoppers. In what would be the first and only home for The Hilltoppers in The Holiday Hoops Classic. 

Chardon came in with a 3-4 record, looking to complete an upset win over a 6-1 Marlington team. Well Elizabeth Mason had different plans, scoring 16 of her team’s 18 points in the first quarter, Mason would continue her dominance, finishing with 23 points after the first half! Chardon was playing a good brand of defense that was forcing turnovers; however, Marlington was able to match that energy and counter their turnover by creating some of their own against The Hilltoppers. 

Marlington wasted no time in the second half, continuing their run of dominance to get the running clock by the start of the fourth quarter. Elizabeth Mason finished with 32 points in her Player of The Game Performance, as The Dukes emerged victorious in both of their games at South Range. The loss will send The Hilltoppers to 3-5 on their season, while Marlington improves to 7-1 through their first eight contests. 

Both The Hilltopers and The Dukes will return to action in January to start off The New Year. The Dukes will host The Carrollton Warriors on Wednesday, January 4th. On the other side, The Hilltoppers will try their luck with  Cornerstone Christian, where they will hit the road to do battle with The Patriots on Monday, January 2nd.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

FITCH CLINCHES ADVANCEMENT PAST CHARDON

CHARDON OH- Austintown Fitch had to hit the road on Tuesday to open up tournament play. As the 27 seed they found themselves squared up with the 22nd seeded Chardon Hilltoppers. Seedings didn’t matter to the Falcons though as they came out with a 4-1 victory on the road. It was the Falcons 5th win of the season.

Stats will be updated when made available. Fitch advances to the sectional final where they’ll duel with 5th seeded Massillon Jackson. That game will take place at Jackson on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:00. The winner will advance to the district semifinals.

LATE BURST TOO MUCH FOR LEOPARDS TO OVERCOME

CANTON OH-  Louisville lost the lead late in a 7-3 defeat to Chardon in the regional finals on Friday. Chardon  trailed 3-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Nolan Kirsh singled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs.

In the first inning, Louisville got their offense started when Connor Adelman grounded out, scoring one run.

In the top of the fourth inning, the Leopards tied things up at two. Andrew Corona grounded out, scoring one run.

Kirsh got the win for the Hilltoppers. The pitcher lasted five innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out six. Fatur threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Connor Morley took the loss for Louisville. The pitcher went four and a third innings, allowing seven runs on six hits and striking out one.

Louisville saw the ball well today, racking up six hits in the game. JT Popick and Caleb Miller each collected multiple hits. Miller and Popick each collected two hits to lead.

Will Francis went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Chardon in hits. The Hilltoppers were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Jake Barker had the most chances in the field with nine.

Louisville sees their historic season end with a record of 22-10. They made their first regional final since 1988.  Congratulations to the Leopards on an amazing season.

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NILES FALLS SHORT IN TITLE GAME

STRUTHERS OH-  Niles came in to Wednesdays district championship riding high after their win over top seeded Canfield. However, they couldn’t ride that momentum to victory, as Chardon spoiled the party winning the championship 10-0.

Chardon fired up the offense in the first inning. Heath Fetchik’s sac fly scored one run.

Chardon scored four runs in the fourth inning. Their offense in the inning was led by Jake Barker, Stone Fawcett, and Leo Colombi, who each had RBIs in the inning.

A single by Michael Guarnieri in the first inning was a positive for Niles. They struggled to get the offense going totaling in just 4 hits on the day.

Kirsh earned the win for Chardon. Kirsh allowed four hits and zero runs over six innings, striking out seven.

Sam Perrone took the loss for Niles. The pitcher surrendered two runs on two hits over one inning, walking zero.

The Hilltoppers racked up 12 hits. Barker, Fawcett, Kyle Maronde, and Christian Hall all managed multiple hits. Fawcett and Barker each collected three hits to lead.

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OGDEN BLASTS THREE BOMBS IN IRISH DISMANTLING OF CHARDON

WELLINGTON OH-  Paige Ogden gave Chardon fits, as she bagged four hits in Ursuline’s 14-3 victory on Saturday. Ogden homered in the first, homered in the third, singled in the fourth, and homered in the sixth.

Ursuline got things started in the first inning. Ogden homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

The Irish notched seven runs in the sixth inning. Their big bats were led by Ogden, Savannah Patrone, Liza Barbato, Kyleigh Golden, and Ari Wendt, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Mia Opalick was credited with the victory for the Irish. The pitcher allowed five hits and two runs over five innings, striking out one. Barbato threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Amy O’Brien took the loss for Chardon. The pitcher lasted six innings, allowing 22 hits and 14 runs while striking out one.

Ursuline launched three home run on the day. Ogden went for the long ball in the first, third, and sixth innings.

Ursuline saw the ball well today, racking up 22 hits in the game. Ogden, Madelyn Miklandric, Barbato, Alyssa Sheely, Layni Bednar, Patrone, and Golden each had multiple hits. Ogden went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits. The Irish didn’t commit a single error in the field. Barbato had the most chances in the field with four.

Madison Zombory led Chardon with two hits in three at bats. Chardon didn’t commit a single error in the field. Grace Legan had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

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BULLDOGS TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY

POLAND OH- Poland put up five runs in the first on its way to a 7-1 victory over Chardon on Friday. Poland batters contributing to the big inning included Abby Farber, Leanne Williams, and Katie McDonald, who each had RBIs in the inning.

The Bulldogs fired up the offense in the first inning, when Farber grounded out, scoring one run.

McDonald took the win for Poland. The righthander lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out seven.

Sydney Murray took the loss for Chardon. She allowed three hits and seven runs over two innings.

Poland tallied one home run on the day. McDonald went yard in the first inning.

Sophia D’Angelo, Williams, Farber, and McDonald all had one hit to lead the Bulldogs.

Grace Legan went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Hilltoppers in hits.

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CARDINALS HAND A BIG LOSS TO CHARDON

CANFIELD OH-  Senior Emily Wilson scored a hat trick with 3 goals leading the Lady Cardinals to a 9-o victory. Seniors Sarah Grohovsky and Elena Martin added 2 goals apiece, while fellow seniors Ally Wilson and Gwen Lolakiseach added 1 goal.

Goalies Karley D’Apolito held the Hilltoppers scoreless.

The Canfield Lady Cardinals face off against the Green Lady Bulldogs on Monday at 5:30pm at home in Bob Dove Stadium in Canfield.

Emily Wilson scores one of her three goals of the day.

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FITCH WINS THIRD STRAIGHT

AUSTINTOWN OH-

Fitch Completes 2nd Shutout of The Season. The Austintown Fitch Falcons Softball Team has had a lot of excitement swirling around in the off-season.  With a good mix of seasoned upperclassmen and hungry underclassmen, it has created a perfect storm for The Falcons.   One thing is for sure, Fitch Softball has some high expectations and goals with what they believe they can accomplish this season.

It all starts with Fitch’s schedule, which after a 2 game sweep of their rivals Canfield, The Falcons would welcome in their first non-conference opponent in The Chardon Hilltoppers.   Sydnie Watts continued her string of dominance in the circle, totaling 47 strikeouts in her first 3 starts.

Sydnie Watts vs. Chardon 3/31: W (3), 7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 17 K. 

Player of the Game was one of those hungry underclassmen in Sam Severn! Sam, like many of the young girls, play with a chip on her shoulder. Eager to prove to everyone around the league that she belongs and is here to stay!   Setting the table at various times for Fitch to break open the scoring against The Hilltoppers. Stepping up in a big way for her team!

Sam Severn vs. Chardon 3/31: 3 AB, 2 H, 2 R. 

The top of the order contributed a lot for The Falcons as well, with both Ayla Ray and Sammi Aey providing some key RBIs for Fitch.

Ayla Ray vs. Chardon 3/31: 4 AB, 2 H, 1 2B (2), 2 RBI.

Sammi Aey vs Chardon 3/31: 2 H, 1 2B (1), RBI. 

Fitch (3-0) will look to get back to conference play, with a matchup on Monday, April 4th against The Warren G. Harding Raiders (1-1) set to be played at Austintown.

  *Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

Postgame Interview With Sam Severn:

POLAND SURVIVES OVERTIME THRILLER TO MOVE ON


BOARDMAN, OH – During tournament play it is hard to stay calm under the pressure, but when you have to go into sudden death OT, it becomes a different animal to handle. For Poland and Chardon, who matched up in the Division II District Semifinal, they had to face the nerves of OT in the playoffs. For the Bulldogs, it came down to hitting the little shots that matter.

For Senior Ross Dedo, those little shots, like free throws, were going to be the deciding factor. Dedo went 10-14 at the charity stripe, helping him get a career-high in points. As the game went on, you were able to see where this game was headed with both teams trading blows. Towards the end of regulation, Poland had a 64-58 lead and was hoping that their defense could hold off the late attack from the Hilltoppers. Luckily for Chardon, a late three that was followed up by a forced turnover led to a buzzer-beater to send it to OT. Although the overtime period started out slow, blows were traded again. Chardon tied the game at 67 with just a little over a minute left, which led to the game deciding play for the Bulldogs. Senior Christian Colosimo hit a huge three with 40 seconds remaining to put them up once again. That would eventually lead to foul shots that gave some breathing room for Poland to hold onto a thrilling win, 73-67.

 

For Poland, Dedo led the Bulldogs with 37 points. Colosimo added 19 on the night for the Bulldogs.

 

For Chardon, Nathannel Sulka led the way with 19 points. Josh Bruce finished with 18 on the night.

 

With the win over Chardon, Poland will advance onto the Division II District Championship on Saturday as they will take on the winner of Chaney/Chagrin Falls. Don’t miss it on YSN!

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller.

Postgame interview With Eric Fender:

Postgame Interview With Ross Dedo: