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URSULINE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH PAUL KEMPE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH-The Ursuline Fighting Irish are a team loaded from the top down with talent. Highlighted by guys such as UCF commit Brady Shannon and Bethany College Commit, Anthony “Tre” Ciavarella. Led by Head Coach  and Ursuline alum Paul Kempe. Realizing the need for tradition in the program, Coach Kempe has surrounded himself with faces The Irish are familiar with.  A win against the reigning, defending, undisputed Division 4 State Champions, TheWarren JFK Eagles has bursted The Irish on the scene.

Make no mistake about The Irish this season, with their skill level, no luck will be needed this season for Ursuline! You do not miss this edition of Coaches Corner with The Running Point crew.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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BOARDMAN BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH JOE GABRIEL

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BOARDMAN OH-  The Boardman Spartans have been a team that has been flying under the radar to start the season. With other conference adversaries getting nods for their respectable rosters to start the season, such as Fitch and Canfield. However, Boardman with a walkoff victory against the powerhouse Canfield Cardinals has put the entire AAC on notice.

With a plethora of senior leadership that is congregated on The Spartans Roster this season, it is a group of guys looking to go out on top! This is a must see Coaches Corner with Anthony and Ty from Running Point!

 

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SALEM TENNIS COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH KEITH PARKER

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SALEM OH- Salem tennis is off to a strong start to the season. When head coach Keith Parker took over last season, no one on the team had played competitive tennis. Now here they are with a week full of sweeps a year later. The Quakers turnaround has been dramatic, and coach Parker credits it to the hard work the team has put in in the off season.  It is hard to get better during the season, so a lot of their growth from year one to year two is behind the scenes work.

Coach Parker is also actively working to grow the program, and the sport of tennis in the community. They’ve had skills clinics in the winter with great turn out. Coming from a tennis hot bed in Indians, coach Parker knows what a great tennis community looks like.

Coach Parker took the time to come on YSN’s Running Point to talk about his squad this year. He gave Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell and introduction to the tennis world. They also talk about team culture, growth of the sport, and much more. Check out episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Keith Parker.

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BOARDMAN SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH FRED MOOTZ

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BOARDMAN OH- Last season, Canfield was a big thorn in Boardman’s side. They swept the Spartans and kept them out of the AAC race. Something that hurt even worse when Boardman split the series with Fitch last season. This time around with Canfield, Boardman got the win in the first matchup of the season. The win over the Cardinals was a big turning point for the Spartans. They were coming off a tough weekend sweep at the hands of West Branch.

The second matchup with Canfield will have to wait as the Spartans, and most of the other teams in the area navigate the weather of northeast Ohio. The Spartans next scheduled game is a double header with Aurora on Saturday at home.

Fred Mootz discussed the big win, and some of the great starts his players have had with Anthony Hartwig and Scotty Mincher on YSN’s Running Point. Hear from the head man himself in Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner with Fred Mootz.

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AUSTINTOWN FITCH SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH STEVE WARD

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AUSTINTOWN OH- Fitch softball is off to an incredible start to the 2022 season. Their entire roster has found ways to contribute and find themselves in headlines. Freshman Sydnie Watts has lived up to the hype she was getting in the preseason. She already has a no hitter to her credit. The Falcons are 5-0 and have matchups with Poland and Lakeside still on the season.

Steve Ward took the time to make another appearance on Running Point this week to talk about the start the team is off to. He chats with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about some of the big contributors, his reaction to the hot start, and much more. Get an update on the Falcons in Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner.

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CHAMPION SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH CHERYL WEAVER

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WARREN OH- Champion softball has built a reputation of success over the years under Cheryl Weaver. They are a legitimate dynasty among the softball world. Weaver has led the Flashes to nine state championship appearances, and six state titles. Including 3 in a row from 2017-2019. Coming off the missed season of 2020 was rough in 2021. The Flashes missed out on the senior seasons of incredible talents, and even better leaders, and then had to throw some young players into the fire. They still made it to the district championship game where they fell to South Range. The Flashes will look to use one more of experience to get back to where they belong this season.

Head coach Cheryl Weaver took the time to talk to the boys of YSN’s Running Point to give us a preview of the season. They discuss team goals, this program’s standards, and much more.

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WEST BRANCH BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH RICK MULINIX

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BELOIT OH-  Baseball is different in Beloit, and West Branch exemplifies that perfectly. With some great bats and even greater arms to come from The Warriors in the past few decades.  With a particularly younger team this season, Coach Rick Mulinix will look to lean on his few upperclassmen for leadership, while developing the younger talent.   The Warriors will have their work cut out for them in that Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC), with the likes of Salem, Marlington, and Carrollton to compete with. Just to name a few.   Like most years in The EBC, the arms will dictate who walks out atop the conference.

West Branch will hit the ground running with a home and away matchup, starting on Tuesday, March 29th versus Minerva.   Catch this episode of Coaches Corner, as Anthony and Ty get the chance to talk with Coach Mulinix!

*Contributed by YSN’s Ty Bartell

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CHAMPION BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH ANDY BARKER

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WARREN OH-   When you think of Champion in the spring, you think of, well, Champions! With a successful softball and baseball team, consistently fielded around the diamond. Pair that with both programs combining for 4 state championships in the last 5 years.   The Champion Golden Flashes Baseball Team is set to make another one of those runs, reminiscent of the 2017 season.  In order to do so, they will have to navigate their way through The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference’s (MVAC) Gray Division.

Head Coach Andy Barker is not new to coaching, with over 20 years of experience that he brings to the table. Realizing how special his time is with his seniors, Coach Barker enjoys the game on a more personal level.  As Ty Bartell talked with Coach Barker, they discussed this upcoming season, the promise it brings and Coach Barker’s journey to Champion.  Do not miss out on this edition of Coaches Corner!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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WESTERN RESERVE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JAKE ZATCHOK

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BERLIN CENTER OH-  Rumor has it that “Berlin Center” might change its name to “Baseball Center” due to how many athletes from there are active ballplayers.   Western Reserve is no slouch when it comes to baseball success, with a program that is solid as steel from the youth levels up.

For Head Coach Jake Zatchok, he returns three letter winners from a season ago. Highlighted by senior Gabe Platt on the mound, Coach Zatchok hopes his upperclassmen lays the groundwork for continued future success. With a lot of new faces coming in this season, expect a roller coaster ride of a season. However, come tournament time, expect this team to be more than ready.   With a tough conference slate of games, paired with some intriguing non-conference matchups, The Blue Devils will have had exposure to just about everything this area has to offer.  Don’t miss out on The Running Point gang’s edition of Coaches Corner with Coach Zatchok!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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EAST LIVERPOOL BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BRIAN MAY

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH-  In The Buckeye 8 North Conference, amongst all the “Mikes” one “Brian” stands out amongst the rest. That is, of course, Head Coach Brian May of The East Liverpool Potters. Which look primed to compete in their gauntlet of a conference.  The same conference that features tough competition such as Indian Creek, Edison and longtime rival Beaver Local.  Coach May and The Potters are on a mission to face some of the best pitching they can find before the start of the tournament. The conference provides such; however, they cross state lines a few times, squaring off with some of West Virginia’s best this season!

Ty and Anthony from Running Point talk with Coach May, as he gets to highlight The 2022 Potters! Weather providing, East Liverpool will travel to Edison to open up the season on Monday, March 28th.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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