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CLIPPERS PUT EP IN THE DOGHOUSE

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NEW WATERFORD, OH- Columbiana (11-4, 5-1 EOAC) got back on the winning side of things with a 17-6 defeat of East Palestine at Next Level Sports Complex Monday evening.

The Clippers had 17 hits including 6 doubles. Riley McElwain led the way going 4-4 with two doubles. Alex Esubeio was 3-4 with a double. Ian Less and Carson Dota each had two hits including a double. Ed Clancy also doubles for Columbiana.

Brady Kridler picked up his first win of the year pitching 3 hitless innings striking out 3.

Cannon went 3 for 3 for the Bulldogs and drove in one.

Next up for Columbiana is United Tuesday afternoon in a continuation of last Mondays game. The game will start with two outs in the top of the second inning and the Eagles holding a 3-1 lead. The game will be at Firestone Park with a 5 PM first pitch.

 

*Contributed by Ryan Wolf

CLIPPERS GAIN MORE ALTITUDE

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COLUMBIANA OH-  Caitlynn Pleska threw a gem on Monday for the Clippers, allowing zero runs and besting East Palestine by a score of 12-0

Pleska led the Clippers to victory by driving in four runs. She went 3-for-4 at the plate. She drove in runs on a home run in the first, a single in the second, and a fielder’s choice in the fifth.

Columbiana fired up the offense in the first inning, when Tori Long homered on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs.

The Clippers put up three runs in the fifth inning. Their offense in the inning was led by Pleska, Alivia Bell, and Chloe Gill, all driving in runs.

One bright spot for East Palestine was a single by Giavonna Brestelli in the first inning.

Pleska got the win for the Clippers. The righty surrendered zero runs on three hits over five innings, striking out ten.

Gabby Andre took the loss for East Palestine. Andre lasted five innings, allowing 16 hits and 12 runs while striking out two.

The Clippers launched two home runs on the day. Long went for the long ball in the first inning. Pleska also had a dinger in the first inning.

Columbiana tallied 16 hits. Pleska, Cameron Perkins, Long, Julia Rapp, and Ava Davanzo each collected multiple hits for Clippers. Pleska led with three hits in four at bats.

Columbiana was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Audrey Smith had the most chances in the field with seven.

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MOONEY SETS THE TONE AGAINST CLIPPERS

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STRUTHERS, OH- Cardinal Mooney rallied from a 4-1 deficit to score six runs in the final three innings to defeat Columbiana (10-2) Thursday evening at Cene Park.   The Clippers struck first with two runs in the first inning and tacked on a third in the fourth frame.  Mooney would get its first run in the bottom of the fourth while Columbiana was able to counter with a run of their own in the fifth taking a 4-1 lead.  Mooney then scored two in the bottom of the fifth and got three in the sixth to take the lead.  Columbiana would go down in order in the seventh securing the victory for the Cardinals.

Zachary Pleska (2-1) got the start for Columbiana.  Pleska pitched 5.2 innings giving up six runs (3 earned) striking out eight and walking six.  Alex Eusebio finished off the rest of the sixth inning for the Clippers.

At the plate, Bayden Pipoly led the way with two hits and scoring two runs.  Zachary Pleska added an RBI triple for the Clippers.  Riley McElwain singled with an RBI and Alex Eusebio and Devin Daugherty each also singled.

Zach Hyrb was 2 for 3 with a walk and a stolen base for the Cards, Litman drove in a pair to lead the offense.

Columbiana is back in action tomorrow evening as the Clippers travel to Austintown-Fitch to take on the Falcons at 5 PM.

*Contributed by Ryan Wolf

CLIPPERS KEEP UNITED IN CHECK

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HANOVERTON OH- The Columbiana Clippers rolled into Wednesday evening’s contest with United looking to make a statement in the EOAC. That statement was served loud and clear as the Clippers defeated the Eagles 16-3 on a cold blustery evening in Hanoverton.

Columbiana jumped out quickly in the 1st inning behind a leadoff home run off the bat of Freshman Maryn Hepler. The Clippers would extend their 1st inning lead to 4-0 behind RBI singles by Caitlyn Pleska and Ava Davanzo. United answered quickly in the bottom half of the 1st after a Joshlyn Irey single, Senior Colby Burton would send a Tori Long offering deep to right for the 2 run shot cutting Columbiana’s lead to 4-2.  That would be as close as United would come the rest of the way.

Freshman Caitlyn Pleska in the top of the 2nd answered with her own 2 run longball extending the Clippers lead to 7-2.  The bottom of the 3rd inning provided United a golden opportunity to get back into the game as the Eagles loaded the bases with no one out and Burton coming to the plate. Tori Long shut down any hopes of the rally as she sent Burton and Brielle Rose down swinging.

United only mustered one run in the inning making it 7-3. Columbiana would pour it on from that point adding 9 runs over the next three innings for the blowout victory.

Caitlyn Pleska turned a lot of heads as the Freshman would go 5-5 tallying 3 doubles to go along with the home run and 5 RBI. Columbiana’s battery of Tori Long 4-5 2RBI and Audrey Smith 4-5 RBI each made their presence felt all night at the plate. Julia Rapp and Ava Davanzo also contributed 2 hits each, all part of the Clippers 21 hit performance.

Long would also have her way in the circle posting the complete game surrendering just 5 hits while striking out 13.

Samantha Lippiatt would lead the United at the plate going 2-4 with a double.

Columbiana looks to stay hot as they host Lisbon on Thursday.  United has a day off before they host Southern on Friday.

*Contributed by YSN’s Chris Sigler

UNITED HANDS CLIPPERS THEIR FIRST LOSS

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HANOVERTON OH-

United was victorious over Columbiana, 4-1 on Wednesday night, which gave the Clippers their first loss of the season.

United opened up scoring in the first inning, when an error scored two runs.

Nevin Hahlen was the winning pitcher for the Eagles. The righty allowed three hits and one run over seven innings, striking out eight.

Devin Daugherty took the loss for Columbiana. The pitcher went five innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out seven.

Grant Knight led the Eagles with two hits in three at bats.

Zachery Plesca went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Columbiana in hits.

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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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CLIPPER ARMS CONTINUE DOMINATION

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COLUMBIANA OH- Devin Daugherty and Seth Spooner combined for a no-hitter Wednesday afternoon as the Clippers defeated the Wellsville Tigers 10-0 in EOAC Action.  With the win, Columbiana moves to 10-0 on the season and 4-0 in the EOAC.

Daugherty picked up his second win of the season as he struck out five in his three innings of work.  Seth Spooner got his second save of the year as he finished off the final three innings striking out eight.

At the plate, Columbiana pounded out 12 hits.  Carson Dota, Bayden Pipoly, Brady Kridler, Alex Eusebio, and Spooner each had two hits.  Dota had a double and two RBI’s.  Spooner also doubled and knocked in four runs.  Pipoly scored three runs for the Clippers and stole four bases.

Next up for Columbiana will be a night game at Cene Park against the Lakeview Bulldogs.  Game time is scheduled for 7 PM.

 

*Contributed By Ryan Wolf

COLUMBIANA BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH RYAN WOLF

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Clippers are keeping their heads down and getting to work, but all the spectators have an eyebrow up at what the Red and White are doing in the ’22 campaign.

Columbiana couldn’t be off to a better start at 9-0, and have put the area on alert that Clipper Baseball is back and as good as it’s ever been.

We sat down with the Skipper, Ryan Wolf, to discuss how things have progressed this season, along with how the tradition continues for the Clips year in and year out with different cast members. All that and more on Columbiana Baseball Coach’s Corner with Ryan Wolf.

 

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CLIPPERS FINISH PERFECT IN TENNESSEE

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PIGEON FORGE TN- Both teams were strong on the rubber Saturday, but Columbiana defeated Station Camp 3-1. Tori Long allowed just three hits.

Station Camp got on the board in the first inning on a RBI ground out, scoring one run.

Long was the winning pitcher for the Clippers. The pitcher went seven innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out five.

The Clippers launched one home run on the day. Caitlynn Pleska went deep in the seventh inning.

Pleska went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Clippers in hits.

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CLIPPERS CAP OFF PERFECT WEEK

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COLUMBIANA OH-

Columbiana (9-0) went a perfect 5 of 5 for the week with an 11-5 victory over the Potters of East Liverpool.  Alex Eusebio picked up his second win of the season after he went 4.2 innings and striking out three.  Eusebio left with a six run lead and Riley McElwain was able to close the door striking out five in 2.1 innings of no hit ball.

The Clippers jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead but the Potters responded with three in the bottom of the first to give East Liverpool the one run lead.  It was the first time all season the Clippers have trailed.  The lead, however, was short lived as Columbiana scored six in the top of the second to take a commanding five run lead.  The inning was sparked by Bayden Pipoly.  Brady Kridler walked with one out and was sacrificed to second by Trevor Dearing.  Pipoly came up and lined a single to center driving home Kridler and tying the game.  Some heads up baserunning would eventually bring Pipoly home with the go ahead run on a wild pitch.  Columbiana would tack on four more all with two outs giving them an 8-3 lead.

For the day, a number of Clippers had impacts.  Defensively, Pipoly helped stop a rally with a diving catch in center that resulted in a double play  Colin Keleman was strong behind the plate throwing a runner out at third to end a rally and being a wall behind the plate.  Offensively, McElwain had two hits and two RBI and Devin Daugherty doubled and tripled while driving in two runs.  Zachary Pleska hit three run homerun in the top of the fifth that put the game out of reach for the winners.  Alex Eusebio doubled, while Seth Spooner reached based five times with four walks and a single.

The Clippers will welcome Wellsville to Firestone Park on Monday to continue EOAC play.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.