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GRADISHAR PERFECT IN CHAMPION’S RUN RULE WIN

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COLUMBIANA OH-  Gabby Gradishar was straight-up untouchable Monday night, fanning 14 Crestview hitters and tossing a no-hitter as Champion rolled to an 11-0 win at Crestview. Gradishar didn’t mess around — six innings, no hits, no runs, no walks. Just pure domination.

Sam Strock swung a hot bat, going a perfect 3-for-3. She doubled in the first, then added singles in the fifth and sixth to keep the pressure on.

Champion cracked the scoreboard in the third when Jonna Strock ripped a single to drive in a run. Then the Flashes broke it wide open in the fifth, hanging five runs. Sam Strock drew a bases-loaded walk, a Crestview error brought in two more, and Ava Sylvester hammered a two-run bomb to center.

Champion didn’t let off the gas, dropping another five-spot in the sixth. Strock knocked in another run, and a couple more Crestview miscues helped the Flashes pour it on. Emma Snyder took the loss for Crestview, battling for five innings but getting burned by some rough defense behind her.

Sylvester and Sam Strock both knocked in two runs, while Gradishar did damage at the plate too, working four walks. The Flashes showed plenty of patience, racking up seven free passes overall and causing chaos on the bases with six stolen bags. Josie Perhach anchored the defense, handling 14 chances clean without a single error all night. Champion and Crestview are set to square off again Tuesday.

Game Photos Can Be Found HERE

PIRATES GRAB SERIES SPLIT WITH CRESTVIEW

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RAVENNA OH- Even with 11 hits to Southeast’s 10, Crestview couldn’t cash in enough and dropped a 10-7 heartbreaker on Friday.

Chloe Stoops did everything she could to keep the Rebels in it, going 4-for-5 at the plate and driving in four runs.

Crestview jumped out early, putting two on the board in the first. Stoops ripped a single up the middle to bring one in, and Alivia Shetler took one for the team, getting plunked with the bases loaded to force another run across.

Southeast answered right away. Ava Stephens doubled to left to tie it, and the Pirates kept the pressure on, taking a 4-2 lead in the second after a couple of groundouts brought home runs.

Southeast added two more in the third — Miranda Timko tagged and scored on a fly ball, and Leah Mesaros singled down the line to stretch the lead.

Lilly Hayes picked up the win for Southeast, going four innings and giving up five hits and three runs while striking out four. Emma Snyder took the loss for Crestview, giving up six runs — four earned — over two and two-thirds innings. Makayla McKee came in to eat up some innings out of the pen, striking out three over three-plus innings.

The Rebels didn’t quit swinging, racking up 11 hits. Kerrigan Miller and Shetler each had multi-hit games to back up Stoops’ monster day. Crestview showed some patience too, drawing six walks, with Miller working two of them.

For Southeast, Hayes and Neena Truex each had a pair of hits, while Morgan Muncy and Timko both drove in two runs. Southeast also stayed patient at the dish, picking up six free passes. Crestview will look to bounce back at home Monday when Champion comes to town.

 

REBELS HAVE THE LAST LAUGH

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NILES OH-  Crestview pulled off a late-game heist on Thursday, slipping past Columbiana 4-3 after cashing in on a passed ball in the sixth to take the lead for good.

Columbiana punched first, getting on the board in the top of the first after Liam McElwain ripped a single up the middle and Reese Roush grounded out to bring another run home.

Crestview finally got the offense going in the fifth, tying it up thanks to a double from Zachary Davis, a groundout RBI by Jayden Kimble, and a bases-loaded walk from Luke Julian.

Julian gutted out the win for the Rebels, tossing six innings, giving up just three hits and three runs while striking out five. Davis slammed the door in the seventh to lock down the save. Roush took the loss for Columbiana after giving up the go-ahead run in one inning of work, even though it was unearned. Avery Young got the start for the Clippers, going five innings, scattering five hits and three runs while fanning four.

Davis led the way at the plate for Crestview, going 2-for-4. Kimble and Davis each picked up an RBI. Crestview showed patience too, working seven walks, with Eli Cope and Kimble grabbing a pair each. The Rebels also stayed aggressive, swiping four bags.

For Columbiana, Young and McElwain were tough outs, each stacking two hits. Roush, Unger, and McElwain each knocked in a run. The Clippers wreaked havoc on the bases, racking up seven steals without booting a single ball in the field. McElwain handled the most chances cleanly with seven. Crestview gears up to host Marlington on Friday.

 

PIRATES GET WALK OFF MAGIC

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RAVENNA OH- Southeast pulled off some walk-off magic on Wednesday, stunning Crestview 3-2 in a tight one. Down 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh, the Pirates loaded the bases and Cohen Richardson came through, ripping a single to score two and seal the comeback win.

Both squads got strong work on the hill. Southeast arms racked up eight strikeouts, while Crestview pitchers sat down three.

The Pirates struck first in the third when Bradee Blankenship laced an RBI single. Crestview answered in the fourth with a run off a Braden Devine single, then took the lead in the fifth after Zach Davis drove in another.

Southeast leaned on Joe Sharish early, who gutted out six innings, giving up just two hits and two unearned runs while fanning six. Caden Dillon came on in relief and slammed the door, tossing a clean inning with two strikeouts to grab the win. Devine took the tough-luck loss for Crestview after a strong outing.

Richardson did the heavy lifting at the plate, going 2-for-4 and driving in a pair. Sharish helped stir things up too, swiping two bags as Southeast ran wild with four stolen bases.

For Crestview, Devine and Davis each had a hit, and the Rebels flashed some leather with a double play to keep it tight. Next up, Southeast gets right back to it, welcoming Ellet on Thursday.

 

PIRATES PUT FINISHING TOUCHES ON CRESTVIEW

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COLUMBIANA, OH-It just wasn’t Crestview’s night at the plate, as Southeast jumped out early and never looked back, taking down the Rebels 7-1 on Monday.

Southeast set the tone right away with two quick runs in the first inning off a double by Blankenship and a groundout from Miller. From there, the Rebels found it tough to catch up.

Massrock threw a gem for Southeast, limiting Crestview to just two hits across five scoreless innings while striking out eight. Zach Davis took the mound for the Rebels, battling through five innings, allowing four runs on six hits, fanning three.

Crestview’s offense was quiet, managing only two hits—one each from Braden Devine and Isaac Unkefer.

Southeast had no trouble swinging the sticks, racking up 10 hits. Blankenship led the way with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, knocking in two runs. Richardson also delivered, plating two runs of his own, while Walden and Parbel added multiple hits to fuel the Southeast attack.

The Rebels will look for some redemption when they hit the road Tuesday for a rematch at Southeast.

REBELS ROUND OUT A SOLID VICTORY

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COLUMBIANA OH-  Crestview pulled off a solid win over Southeast on Monday, riding a multi-hit night from Brenna Figley and a big fourth inning to grab a 9-5 victory.

Figley was dialed in, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a single. She sparked the Rebels’ offense and was a problem all night for Southeast pitching.

The scoring started in the first with an RBI fielder’s choice from Emma Snyder. Southeast tied it up in the second with an RBI double, but Crestview punched right back when Kerrigan Miller ripped a double to left to make it 2-1.

After trading blows early, Southeast jumped ahead 4-2 in the top of the fourth off a pair of runs from a single and an error. But Crestview came storming back in the bottom half. The Rebels exploded for six runs on four hits, helped by a key two-run error that flipped the game.

Snyder picked up the win, going four innings and working around nine hits while striking out four. Makayla McKee came in from the pen to finish things off. Southeast’s Liv Bragg wore the loss after surrendering eight runs (four earned) over four innings.

The Rebels ended the night with 11 hits. Figley and McKee each stacked three knocks, and Snyder, Miller, Chloe Stoops, Lainey Milhoan, and McKee each drove in a run.

Southeast finished with 10 hits and was aggressive on the bases, stealing seven bags—three of them coming from Ava Stephens. Hayes had a nice day at the top of the order, going 3-for-4. These two square off again Tuesday with the rematch set at Southeast.

SALEM PULLS OFF EXTRA INNING THRILLER

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COLUMBIANA OH- The best way to beat the cold is for a fireball to show up. Show up she did, as Emilee Lewis hit a dead center solo dinger with one out in the top half of the 8th inning for what would be the game winner.

The game marched along through 3 innings at 0-0 with both lineups going down in order with the exception of one walk. In the top half of the 4th inning the visiting Quakers struck first. Emilee Lewis singled hard down the third base line with one out. She was then moved to second by Aniya Jones. With the 3rd baseman playing up, Emilee Lewis stole third beating the shortstop to the bag & scored on the throw that got by the shortstop.

In the 5th inning Salem trotted out to a 4-0 lead when with two outs & runners at 2B & 3B, Channing Toy sent a rocket over the right center fence for a 3 rbi homerun. Guess who’s back … back again….Channing’s back … she’s our friend. Thanks Eminem!

Crestview rallied to tie the game in the bottom of the 7th inning to send the game to extra innings. Emilee hit her shot in the top of the 8th as we alluded to earlier. The suspense wasn’t over yet as with one out in the bottom of the 8th, Rylee Coutier tripled. Olivia Lewis made an awesome diving attempt on the line drive. After a timeout to discuss strategy with the runner at third the suspense thickened. On an 0-2 pitch the Crestview hitter grounded to third base, Aniya Jones promptly gobbled it up and threw out the runner at the plate with a good tag from Channing Toy. The final batter grounded to Hadley Carlisle at 1st base to end the frigid – thriller!

Emilee Lewis flat out owned the circle as the winning pitcher. She struck out 9, walked just 3 & had a 71.3% strike percentage. The first four innings she led 13 out of 16 batters with a first pitch strike.

Shae Burkhart singled twice & scored a run. Aniya Jones had the other hit for Salem.

Defensively Channing Toy threw out a a runner in the first inning trying to steal – after that no one tried to run on her. Aubrey Kutsko made a nice catch in foul territory of right field.

Salem is on a 3 game winning streak & will on the road for the 4th consecutive game this time at Girard. Crestview will return home to host Southeast.

*Contributed By Michael Thorpe at Salemathletics.com

CRESTVIEW BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH TODD KIBBY (FEATURING GARY KNITTLE 4-10-25)

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COLUMBIANA, OH- In a recent episode of YSN’s “Crestview Baseball Coach’s Corner,” hosts DJ Yokley and Anthony Hartwig welcomed two prominent figures from the Crestview Rebels, Head Coach Todd Kibby and Assistant Coach Gary Knittle. The episode was a mix of reminiscing, sharing insights, and candid discussions about the realities of coaching baseball in unpredictable weather conditions.

Right from the start, Coach Todd Kibby expressed a sentiment that many coaches in the area would resonate with. “Good,” he replied when asked about his current state, “Just be nice if the weather would break and we could play some consistent baseball adventure every day.” This longing for stable weather was a recurring theme throughout the conversation, reflecting the challenges coaches face in keeping their teams engaged when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate.

Assistant Coach Gary Knittle mirrored Kibby’s sentiments, “As Coach Kibby said, I think we’d rather be outside and see a little bit of sun, but I guess we’ll settle for this.” Despite these challenges, both coaches demonstrated an optimistic outlook and a commitment to nurturing local talent. Knittle highlighted the significance of the talent pool in the area, recalling the past achievements and the continuing journey of local players. “You mentioned the local talent, and we get asked all the time. There’s a lot of talent in this area, and, you know, and we’re very fortunate.”

The conversation also delved into the dynamics of keeping a team motivated when weather and schedules disrupt regular play. According to Kibby, “Keeping the guys with their task on hand, especially with us, where we have a good mixture of young guys, but getting them that exposure and that experience out of the gate is hard.” It’s a delicate balance of managing practice, ensuring readiness, and building resilience.

Knittle’s transition from retirement back to coaching was another key highlight. “He made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. I mean, it’s pretty simple. It’s like the Godfather,” he chuckled, describing his return to the fold under Coach Kibby. This camaraderie and shared history between the coaches evidently strengthen their team’s foundation.

The episode was not just an insight into Crestview Baseball but also a reflection on the commitment and passion these coaches bring to their roles despite frequent obstacles. As Kibby aptly summarized, “Every day is a new adventure… It’s done. Nothing else you can do.” For listeners and aspiring coaches, the episode stands as a testament to perseverance and adaptability.

 

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REBELS DOUBLE UP BROOKFIELD

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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview handled business on Monday, knocking off Brookfield 10-5 in a game that saw plenty of action early.

The Rebels wasted no time, putting up a crooked number in the first behind a trio of singles. Luke Julian got them rolling with an RBI knock to open the scoring.

They poured it on in the second—Isaac Unkefer slapped an RBI single, Jayden Kimble came through with a two-run base hit, and Eli Cope showed patience at the plate, drawing a bases-loaded walk to bring another run home.

More damage came in the third. Kimble took one for the team with the bases juiced, and Julian grounded into a double play that still plated a run, stretching the lead to 8-0.

Julian got the nod on the bump, going four innings and allowing just one earned on four hits, though he worked around five walks. Kimble came in for relief work to close things out.

Crestview’s bats stayed hot, racking up 10 hits and 10 walks. Kimble did some damage out of the cleanup spot, driving in three, while Braden Devine was a perfect 3-for-3 from the seven-hole. Zachary Davis chipped in with a pair of knocks. The Rebels were patient and aggressive—drawing 10 walks and swiping five bags. Kyle Booth and Wyatt Ervin both walked three times and picked up multiple steals.

Brookfield had their moments. Bryan and Devan Reardon each notched two hits, and Bray Coleman drove in a pair. They showed patience too, working seven walks and grabbing six steals of their own. Josh Rankin and Hunter Warrender each reached twice via the free pass. These two squads run it back Tuesday, this time at Brookfield.

CRESTVIEW OUT HITS THE WARRIORS

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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview pulled off a gritty comeback Monday, rallying from four down to take out Brookfield 10-7.

Brookfield came out hot, dropping a three-spot in the first thanks to a two-run double from Madison Obermiyer and an RBI knock by Alana Jervis. They tacked on three more in the second—Madisyn Fisher and Mya Jumper both drove in runs to make it 6-2 early.

The Rebels flipped the script in the third. Alivia Shetler smoked a double to right to bring in two, and Trinity Smith followed with a two-RBI single to center. Just like that, Crestview took the lead 7-6 and never looked back.

Makayla Mckee took over in the circle and shut it down from there. She went five strong innings, giving up just one run and six hits while fanning five. Smith got the start but ran into some trouble early, allowing six runs in the first two innings.

The Rebel bats were cooking—12 hits in total. Chloe Stoops was dialed in, going a perfect 4-for-4. Shetler and Smith each drove in a pair, and Brenna Figley added two hits of her own. Mckee showed patience at the plate, drawing three walks, and Crestview stayed aggressive on the bases with four steals—two from Shetler alone.

Brookfield racked up 11 hits of their own but couldn’t hold the early lead. Obermiyer led the way with a pair of RBIs, and Cabrera, Fisher, and Jumper all had multi-hit games. Elaina Boyce swiped two bags to keep the pressure on. These two go at it again Tuesday—this time at Brookfield’s place.