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CLIPPERS CANT COME BACK AGAINST OAK GLEN

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COLUMBIANA OH- The Clippers fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 8-4 loss to Oak Glen on Saturday. Oak Glen scored on a walk and a groundout in the first inning.

The Clippers scored four runs in the seventh inning. Audrey Smith, Alaina Johnston, and Alivia Bell all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Tori Long took the loss for Columbiana. The righty lasted three and a third innings, allowing five hits and four runs while striking out five.

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

Columbiana will return to the diamond on Monday as they host Leetonia.

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SOMETIMES THE LONG WAY IS THE BEST WAY

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COLUMBIANA OH- Tori Long has been ruling the roost in Columbiana girls sports for her entire high school career. Whether it’s volleyball in the fall, basketball in the winter, or now softball in the spring Tori has been a mainstay of consistent leadership. Softball has always been her go to though, and now she gets one last season to compete in the red and white.

Long is a dynamic threat for the Clippers that can do a little bit of everything. But what the opponents of Columbiana should really be worried about is her work in the circle. Tori headlines a pretty deep pitching staff from the Clippers that are coached by two former college pitchers.  That’s not where it ends though, Long certainly fits the description of a pitcher who can rake. Her bat is as electric as her arm. When you add all that to the fact that she’s one of the strongest leaders you can ask for, there aren’t too many people more valuable to a team.

Tori took the time to talk with Anthony Hartwig this week to discuss her senior season. She talks about what made her college decision so easy, who has been so important in her softball journey, and much more.

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TIGERS SINK THEIR TEETH INTO SEASON’S FIRST WIN

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The Howland Tigers opened their season with a 10-6 win over a strong Columbiana team on Thursday night.

Alexia Spangler led the Tigers to victory on the rubber. The pitcher went four innings, allowing two runs on four hits, striking out four and walking zero. Brooke Tatar threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Tatar recorded the last nine outs to earn the save for the Tigers. Howland Tigers had 13 hits in the game. Maddie Hufford, Brooke Tatar, Alexia Spangler, and Zoe King each managed multiple hits for Howland. Tatar and Hufford each collected three hits to lead the Tigers.

Caitlynn Pleska went 2-4 for the Clippers with 2 runs scored. Maryn Hepler, and Julia Rapp both also had multiple hits. Audrey Smith, and Cameron Perkins each recorded a RBI.

Pleska got the start in the circle for Columbiana, she went 6.0 IP, and striking out 8. 8 of the Tigers runs were charged to her.

The Tigers are on the road Saturday to face Keystone and Elyria Catholic.

CLIPPERS LOOK IMPRESSIVE WITH WIN OVER HOWLAND

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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana (2-0) picked up a big non-conference 2-1 win over Howland (0-1) Thursday afternoon.  After three scoreless frames, Columbiana struck first plating two runs in the fourth inning.  Alex Eusebio got things started with a one out single to right.  Eddie Clancy followed with another single to right moving Eusebio to second.  After a strikeout both runners would move up on a wild pitch to Trevor Dearing.  Eusebio would then score on the next pitch as it also got past the Tiger catcher.  Dearing followed with a single to right knocking in Clancy giving the Clippers the early lead.

Howland would plate a run in the sixth on a wild pitch and in the seventh would get a runner to third but starting pitcher Zach Pleska would strike out the final Tiger hitter looking to end the threat and pick up the complete game victory.

Pleska (1-0) pitched a gem needing only 88 pitches in his seven innings of work.  Pleska struck out nine while scattering four hits.  Pleksa was also helped by exceptional defense by the Clippers.  Alex Eusebio made two outstanding plays on slow rollers at third.  Devin Daugherty and Eddie Clancy were solid up the middle turning a double play and converting all their chances.  Brady Kridler also made key plays at first throughout the contest.

Offensively, the Clippers collected five hits on the afternoon while walking three times.  In addition to Eusebio, Clancy and Dearing’s singles in the fourth, Seth Spooner and Devin Daugherty each also singled.

Next up for the Clippers will be Western Reserve.  Columbiana travels to Berlin Center on Saturday for a 2 PM start.

CLIPPERS OPEN SEASON WITH VICTORY

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COLUMBIANA, OH- After a day of schedule rearranging, the Clippers (1-0) opened the season with an 11-1 five-inning victory over Warren Harding (0-1) at Firestone Park.  Columbiana was originally scheduled to play at Rootstown to open the season but the Rovers were unable to get their field ready, and get to Columbiana so the Clippers and Raiders matched up to open the season.

Riley McElwain (1-0) got the start for the Clippers and was dominant on the mound.  McElwain pitched the five-inning complete game striking out 14.  He gave up 3 hits and 1 ER on the day.

The Clippers pounded out 13 hits with Zachary Pleska leading the way offensively.  Pleksa was 3-4 including a home run, triple, and four RBI’s.  Seth Spooner was 4-4 with 2 RBI’s.  Alex Eusebio had two hits including a double and Bayden Pipoly also added two knocks and scored three runs.

Next up the Clippers will face off against the Howland Tigers on Thursday afternoon at Firestone Park.  The first pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

 

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LONG SHINES IN SEASON DEBUT

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Tori Long didn’t allow a single run against Salem, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Columbiana to a 10-0 victory on Wednesday.

Long led Columbiana to victory by driving in four runs. Long went 3-for-4 at the plate. She drove in runs on a single in the third and a home run in the sixth.

The Clippers scored four runs in the fifth inning. Caitlynn Pleska, Ava Davanza, each had RBIs in the big inning.

One bright spot for Salem High School was a single by Riley Troy in the first inning.

Long pitched to victory. The fireballer allowed one hit and zero runs over six innings, striking out nine and walking one.

Troy was in the circle for Salem. The pitcher allowed 11 hits and ten runs over five innings, striking out two.

The Clippers tallied one home run on the day. Long had a long ball in the sixth inning.

Columbiana racked up 11 hits. Alaina Johnson, Long, Smith, and Davanza each collected multiple hits. Long and Johnson each collected three hits to lead Columbiana. The Clippers tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Julia Rapp led the way with three.

Troy led Salem with one hit in three at bats.

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COLUMBIANA SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DARYL KURTZ

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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana has been flexing their muscles for the last decade as one of the premiere area teams in division 4. They’ve made a run to the state championship game, and have won plenty of league titles. The prestige of the program is not lost on new head coach Daryl Kurtz. He has taken a step forward for his wife Madison Kurtz who had to move to an assistant role because of the birth of a new baby to their family. The high school version of Tennessee’s Ralph and Karen Weekly run the Clippers program still as a unit. Grouped with a star studded roster, the Clippers are poised for big things in 2022.

Coach Kurtz hopped on YSN’s Running Point this week to help us preview the Clippers season. He talks with Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about the senior returners, some of the big new names to the varsity level, and much more. Fly high with the Clippers in Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Daryl Kurtz.

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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!

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FROM ZERO TO A MILLION

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Columbiana Basketball Team has been blessed with some great players to trot the court in their history.  Almost too many to name.  However, any time you talk about breaking the records of a Clipper Hall of Famer like Troy Berdine- it’s going to catch the eyes of many who have followed the program throughout the years.

That’s exactly what Columbiana Senior Nick Million did earlier this year- the single-game point record that Berdine had held since 1985 was toppled when Million put 41 together in a single game this season.  Million also now holds the single-game record for three-pointers (9) and three-pointers in a season.

While breaking all these records and showcasing his talents for the Red and White, Nick has been making his dream come true of playing college basketball, as on February 11th, Million broke the news that he would continue his athletic and academic pursuits at Geneva College- and join fellow Columbiana County standout Drake Golden as a Tornado.

Nick has worked on his craft and takes a ton of pride in the number he wears- just like those that came before him.  We asked Nick who he feels can carry on the legacy of what’s become part of Clipper Tradition in this week’s Columbiana Player Profile: From Zero to a Million!

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LISBON GETS CLIPPERS OFF THEIR BACK

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LISBON, OH – It was a big night for the Lisbon Lady Blue Devils as they hosted the Columbiana Lady Clippers on Monday. Lisbon came in looking for their first win against  Columbiana in over six years! The Clippers started out strong, but eventually the Blue Devils were able to limit them to 17 points through the final three periods. After three periods, Lisbon cut the Clippers lead to three, 28-25. The Blue Devils finally took the lead at 36-35 with less than two minutes left in the final frame, as that would lead to a free throw for Tabby Ketchum to seal the upset win for Lisbon over Columbiana, 37-35.

 

For Lisbon, Parker Henthorne led the way with a double-double, with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Serenity Stacey added 7 points, and Tabby Ketchum contributed 5 on the night.

 

For Columbiana, Caitlynn Pleska tallied 10 points to lead the way on the night, and Tori Long added 8. 

 

Both teams play Thursday, as  Lisbon hosts Valley Christian and Columbiana travels to Wellsville. Don’t miss it on YSN!

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