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GARFIELD BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH MIKE PAES

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GARRETTSVILLE OH- To say the Garrettsville Garfield Baseball had rode the roller coaster in the beginning of the season. Experiencing back-to-back conference wins, highlighted by a no-hitter, capped off by massive run production that led Garfield to two consecutive wins over Liberty.  Garfield also experienced their lows, with consecutive losses by a Champion team that was there to let some frustrations loose.

However, like Garfield always does, they find ways to bounce back and do it with force! Handing Crestview their first loss of the season, and only conference loss on the year, back on April 26th. Competing in The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) Gray tier has sharpened The G-Men’s teeth

Garrettsville has a firm grip on the conference mountain as far as standings are concerned. Question is, who will be the first to the top? Do not miss this edition of Coaches Corner with Garrettsville Garfield’s Head Coach, Michael Paes.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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CHANEY BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH ERIC GRUBER

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YOUNGSTOWN OH-  Work hard. Be prepared. Earn everything. These are the principles that define Chaney High School and Youngstown’s West Side. For Head Coach Eric Gruber, these three aspects of not only the game, but of life, have more than exemplified the adversity that this baseball season has brought.

Having only a handful of games under their belt, both the coaching staff as well as the players are continuing to work through the cancellations with the tournament rapidly approaching.  Working Hard with many days of added practice, The Cowboys have always known how to put their head down and grind.

Be prepared for a sport that has showcased no game is guaranteed, but you need to be ready when that bell rings. Chaney stays ready! Earn everything because nothing is given. Perhaps the tagline for all of Northeastern Ohio, but does any team represent that as much as Chaney? One this is certain, The Cowboys intend on earning everyone’s respect back. One sport at a time.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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JACKSON MILTON SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH MARIAH CICCOLELLI

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NORTH JACKSON OH- Every team has had to dodge the crazy weather that the month of April brought to Northeast Ohio. Jackson Milton has had to navigate more than most. With multiple long pauses to the season, it’s easy to think frustration would start to loom inside the Blue Jays program. However, the seniors set the tone and kept everyone focused. And now that the Blue Jays have come out of the rain and found consistent games, they have gotten on some kind of hot streak. They took the week with a season sweep of Mineral Ridge and Waterloo. Their offense has lit up, and their pitching has always been strong. Teams better not sleep on Jackson Milton because they’re catching fire at the right time.

Head coach Mariah Ciccolelli was able to talk to the boys on Running Point about her program. She talks with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about navigating the crazy weather, the personality of her team shining through the clouds, and much more. Don’t miss Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner with Mariah Ciccolelli

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JOE PARIS

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AUSTINTOWN OH-  Paris is known as “The City of Light” and Coach Joe Paris knows a team that can light it up on the diamond .We are, of course, talking about The Austintown Fitch Falcons Baseball team. A team that has been led on the mound all season by seniors Jake Corll and Joe Roth. However, so young guns have stepped up and are firing at will! Names such as Mason Petredis, Stephen Palmer and Jack Knight look to be staples in Austintown households for the future. 

Speaking of the future, Coach Paris talks about leading the future of The Falcons, a team that has had a short list of legendary coaches like Coach Coppola and Coach Ford. You do not want to miss the season debut of Coach Paris and Austintown on Running Point!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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WEST BRANCH BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH RICK MULINIX

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BELOIT OH-What has gotten into The West Branch Warriors? After taking a couple games to, no pun intended, get into full swing this season. The Warriors look like they are ready to start operating in full stride in the second half of the season. West Branch Baseball has caught breaks with weather, in a spring that has many teams fighting to just get on the field every day.

For Coach Rick Mulinix, the development of baseball players is first and foremost! However, that mentality has been in place for years, and for years, West Branch has winning seasons to show for it. You do not want to miss Coach Mulinix’s appearance on Running Point!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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SALEM BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH MIKE DEBARR

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SALEM OH-The Salem Quakers identity is dangerous! As a slow start to the season may have had some pump the brakes on The Quakes. However, for Coach Michael DeBarr, it was about finding Salem’s identity that was missing in the 1-3 start of the season. As we know, Salem has turned things around thanks in part to some phenomenal performance by the pitching staff on the mound. 

With guys like Gavin WIlms and Carson Rhodes, achieving feats such as 19 consecutive scoreless innings in the season, does not come without an infusion of confidence. That confidence is operating at high tide half way through the season. Catch the wave on this episode of Coaches Corner!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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SOUTH RANGE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JAMES HANEK

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CANFIELD OH-  Raise the flags! South Range is here to raid a baseball park near you! To the tune of an undefeated start to the season, it sounds like baseball season is music to Canfield residents ears.

Getting that rush of 2018 vibes and excitement again Raider fans? So is Head Coach James Hanek.With a pitching staff that is as good, and dare I say, better than the D3 State Champions from four years ago. Catch this edition of Coaches Corner as Jim Hanek makes his Running Point season debut!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 3) WITH STEVE WARD

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AUSTINTOWN OH- Fitch softball is home from their trip to Myrtle Beach with a lot of lessons learned. The Falcons got their first taste of defeat at the beach but were always able to come back and focus on the next day. The competition the Falcons played was strong, as usual. Now they come back home to league play, and familiar foes. It all starts with two against Boardman to open the week.

Head coach Steve Ward took the time to be on Running Point this week to talk about the trip to Myrtle Beach. He talks with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about some of the team bonding experiences at the beach, how the team will focus back home, and much more. Keep in touch with the Falcons in Episode 3 of Coach’s Corner with Steve Ward.

 

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SALEM SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH MICHAEL THORPE

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SALEM OH- One word to describe Salem softball this season would definitely be resilient. Despite some tough losses along the way, Salem has managed to get back up time and time again. They are always focused on the next challenge at hand. They came home from a great trip to Tennessee and have had serious success back home.  The Quakers still have a great chance to achieve one of their big goals this year which is to match the program record for wins in a season with 15.

Coach Thorpe was able to take the time to come on Running Point this week to talk with Ty Bartell. He was sporting a pretty cool hair due, you’ll have to check it out. Ty also hears about some great stories from the trip, how the girls are stepping up this season, and much more. Quaker fans have to check out Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner with Michael Thorpe.

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COLUMBIANA SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH DARYL KURTZ

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COLUMBIANA OH- As expected, Columbiana is having a fantastic start to the 2022 season, and is quickly becoming one of the best division 4 teams in the area. Led by great pitching, and clutch offense, this fairly young Columbiana team is poised to make a lot of waves as the season goes on.

The halfway point of the season brought the Clippers to Pigeon Forge Tennessee where they competed with some of the regions best teams. The Clippers took full advantage of their trip and didn’t lose a single game. It is sure to bring them massive amounts of momentum in the final stretch of the season. Getting consecutive games in consecutive days might also let Columbiana find a groove that other teams have been struggling to find with the weather of April.

Ty Bartell took the time to have coach come on Running Point this week and tell us about the teams trip to Tennessee. He also talks about how the team has met his expectations, what he expects down the stretch of the season, and much more. Join us for Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner with Daryl Kurtz.

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