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COLUMBIANA BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH RYAN WOLF

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COLUMBIANA OH- In the 2021baseball  season, The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference (EOAC) was dominated, top to bottom, by The Columbiana Clippers.  They compiled a perfect 11-0 conference record, to rack up another impressive season for Clipper baseball.  Returning a bunch of starters, while bringing in other seniors for leadership has Columbiana heading into this season with 10 seniors on the roster!  Including multiple arms from a stellar rotation that, combined, had a team ERA under 2. Making their pitching an area to keep an eye on this season. The conference schedule paired with the non-conference games should see The Clippers clash with some of the areas best this season.

Ty Bartell got the chance to catch up with Head Coach Ryan Wolf. As they discuss the Columbiana program, the takeaways from last year and the expectations of this year.  Clipper-clap along till the home opener for Columbiana on Thursday, March 31st in a bout with the well-known Howland Tigers!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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BROOKFIELD SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DAVID DEJOY

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BROOKFIELD OH- Last season, Brookfield was one of those softball teams that flew under the radar. With so much talent and success in the area, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. But this year the Warriors are looking to land on the top of the deck. While they only bring one senior to the roster this season after losing six to graduation, the Warriors have a lot of juniors with tons of experience. They’ll be counting on them for leadership, and the youth on the roster to step up big time. They were 17-9 last season and fell to Mathews in the district championship. Mathews went all the way to Firestone for the state tournament.

Head coach David DeJoy took the time to join us on YSN’s Running Point this week to help us preview the season. He talks with Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about his junior leaders, who he expects to step up in new positions, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with David DeJoy.

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SALEM SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MICHAEL THORPE

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SALEM OH- It was a tremendous winter season for the women of Salem. Their basketball team got further than any other under the YSN umbrella. They feel three wins shy of a state championship, but a lot they proved that there is a standard of success at Salem. Now the softball team will try to uphold that standard. The Quakers are bringing a lot back from last season, and look forward be just as competitive in a brutal EBC. Everything is pointing to positive vibes for the Quakers in the spring, but they’ll need the communities support behind them.

Head coach Michael Thorpe was able to come on Running Point this week. He talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about the tough league they play in, what the Quaker’s biggest strength might be, and so much more. Find out all you need to know before the season starts in Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Michael Thorpe.

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BOARDMAN SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH FRED MOOTZ

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BOARDMAN OH- Boardman softball is fastly approaching. Softball fans can smell the season in the air. For the Spartans, the reasons to be optimistic are plentiful. The roster that Boardman is going to put on the table is loaded with tons of experience. It starts in the circle with senior Maddie Lester. She led the Spartans pitching last season, and there is no reason she won’t do it again. She also brings a mighty bat to the field. Jenna Olexa returns, and brings her power with her. Dana Haus will no doubt be featured at the top of that lineup and be a handful to keep off the bases.

Head coach Fred Mootz took the time to come on to YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about his entire team. He talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about the experience on the roster, goals his team is going to set, and much more. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner With Fred Mootz.

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LOWELLVILLE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DAN DOUGHERTY

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LOWELLVILLE OH-Take a trip down to The Mahoning River and you will see a lot of baseball go down. From the thrills that Bob Cene Park brings us year-to-year.  Or the countless number of great high school programs, plus talented players, that surround the river.

One trip over the bridge and we venture into The Lowellville Rockets realm. While competing in The Scarlet Division of The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC), The Rockets look to piece things together to make a run at the conference. 

Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell got a chance to sit down and talk with Head Coach Dan Dougherty about The 2022 season. The Rockets open up the season on Saturday, March 26th against Warren JFK. That game will be played at Youngstown State, with first pitch scheduled at noon.  With Baseball rapidly approaching, get ready for take off, Rockets!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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CHANEY BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH ERIC GRUBER

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- How do you build a bunch of sports programs that were discontinued for over a decade? You bring in a plethora of great coaches to help lead the youth.  The Chaney Cowboys have exemplified how good coaching can lead to winning. With the football team on the rise and basketball winning three straight district championships, The Cowboys have been no stranger success.  Last year was the first year back for The Cowboys Baseball team, as the foundational bricks were laid to start building on.

Ty Bartell along with Anthony Hartwig discuss the building of Chaney Baseball with Head Coach Eric Gruber.  Looking at the upcoming season, Coach Gruber discusses his expectations in taking this program to the next level.  Cowboy up Youngstown! Baseball is back for The West Side!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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BOARDMAN BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JOE GABRIEL

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BOARDMAN OH- Iron sharpens iron, and no truer case can be made for that statement than competing in The American-Athletic Conference (AAC).  With the likes of Canfield, Fitch and Howland to contend with year after year, The Spartans of Boardman look to throw their hat in the ring this season as well.  The non-conference schedule features some great competition as well, such as Akron Hoban, Chardon and South Range.  One thing is for certain, if you intend to play The Spartans schedule, you better have some arms.

Head Coach Joe Gabriel talked with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell, about the names that will turn heads for Boardman this season.  Also, the community and youth programs that have helped feed Spartan Baseball for so many years.  With a beautiful ballpark to house a wonderful community, spring is in the air, and Boardman could not be more ready for baseball!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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NILES BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MICHAEL GUARNIERI

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NILES OH- What is the one thing every ball player wants? Consistency. Whether that be from your plate appearances, to the umpires and especially from the coaching.  For Niles and The Red Dragons, they have been a model of what program consistency looks like in the area.  With over 25+ years of experience as The Head Coach of The Red Dragons, Michael Guarnieri will return for another season.

Excited about the upcoming season, Ty Bartell talks with Coach Guarnieri  about the competition Niles will face in the conference this year. Add some tough non-conference games and The Red Dragons will have their work cut out for them.

As Coach Guarnieri carves through the 2022 season, he reflects on the past 25 seasons before, what he has learned and what keeps on bringing him back. You do not want to miss this episode of Coaches Corner as we talk to the man who has inspired countless other coaches in Northeastern Ohio.

The man, the myth, the legend himself. Niles Red Dragons Head Coach Michael Guarnieri.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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HUBBARD SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BILL AMERO

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HUBBARD OH- Can you feel the seasons changing in the air? Spring has sprung which means it’s that time of year where the softball diamonds will be full. There are a lot of reasons to anticipate the season in Hubbard. With multiple players that are getting ready to play division 1 college softball next year, this Hubbard roster is no joke. They’ll look to seriously shake things up in a competitive NE8.

New head Bill Amero was able to come on to YSN’s Running Point this week to help us preview the softball season. He talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about the senior leadership he’s bringing back, what brought him back to coaching, and much more. Fly with Eagles and check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Bill Amero.

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LAKEVIEW SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH NATE SCHICK

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CORTLAND OH- Here comes softball season, and it’s coming fast. There is plenty to be excited about around the YSN family, especially in Lakeview. The Bulldogs are coming off a season where they were very competitive. Lakeview gave eventual district champion Marlington a fight for their lives but eventually fell to end their season. That loss has made everyone in the program hungry coming in to this season.

Head coach Nate Schick took the time to join us on YSN’s Running Point to talk about the season. He talked to Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about the experience coming back, what it means to be a Bulldog, and much more.

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