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VANCE SHOWS NEXT LEVEL TALENT, NO-HITS LEETONIA

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LEETONIA- The last time an East Palestine pitcher had a showing this impressive, Aaron Walker was on the bump facing the Ursuline Irish (eventual State Champion) and struck out 20 of them in a playoff loss at Cene Park.  Walker now serves as the Pitching Coach for his alma mater.

Tuesday night belonged to EP Freshman Cooper Vance.  Vance struck out 18 Bears on the way to his first career no-hitter in high school and a 6-0 victory.  The only Bears to reach base came via 2 walks and an error.

East Palestine got things started in the first inning when Sean Helpy singled, scoring one run.  The Bulldogs would generate 3 runs in the first frame.

Brock Simpson took the loss for Leetonia. He went seven innings, allowing six runs on nine hits and striking out four.

Justin Hooley led East Palestine with two hits in four at-bats. Brock Cheurco led East Palestine with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 11 stolen bases.

 

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DEJA VU DIES IN LISBON LATE

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LISBON, OH-  There had to be a point during Tuesday’s game where more than one Blue Devil fan said: “Oh no, not again.”

Exhale Lisbonians, between Garrett Cox and Justin Sweeney’s combined efforts, the Blue Devils were able to hang on for an 8-6 victory over rival East Palestine, their first win on the young season.  Lisbon built a six-run lead in the fourth inning and then held off East Palestine’s charge for an 8-6 victory on Tuesday. East Palestine scored three runs in the failed comeback on a single by Dalton Vance, and a single by Cooper Vance.

East Palestine scored four runs in the sixth inning, but the Blue Devils still managed to pull out the victory. East Palestine offense in the inning was led by the Vance boys, and Justin Hooley, all driving in runs in the frame.

Senior, Logan Bell pitched another gem for Lisbon. He surrendered two runs on six hits over five innings, striking out 12 and walking one. Garrett Cox and Justin Sweeney entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Sweeney recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Lisbon.

Sean Helpy took the loss for East Palestine. He allowed eight hits and six runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one.  Zion Figley was exceptionally impressive in relief, controlling Lisbon hitters and giving his team a chance with the sticks in the 6th and 7th innings.

Lisbon totaled 11 hits in the game. Entrikin, Cox, Blake Reynolds, and Bell all managed multiple hits for the Devils. Entrikin went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Lisbon in hits.

East Palestine tallied nine hits in the game. Brock Cheurco and Vance each managed multiple hits for East Palestine.

 

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VANCE’S CHANCE

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There’s a youth movement happening in East Palestine.  As the next wave of Bulldog stars moves into the spotlight, there’s new names, new faces, and new responsibilities.  For this year’s Bulldogs, it’s been a transition year across the board.  Above it all, the Bulldogs have remained competitive.

For Freshman, Cooper Vance, it’s been worth the wait.  Vance’s skill set is that of someone 3-4 years older, with the temperament to coincide.  Vance has a slow heartbeat in big moments and has become a solid option in the Bulldog lineup.  With names like Sherry, Darlington, Figley, and Posey that have been household names for the past 4 years- Cooper seeks their wisdom, and stamp of approval as much as those seniors seek Vance’s ability to carry the torch with his teammates over the next four years.

YSN’s Dan Figley sits down with a young man who between him and his teammates, give Bulldog Nation a reason to celebrate now- with excitement for the future.  Our East Palestine Basketball Player Profile for this week: VANCE’S CHANCE.

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