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BOARDMAN CAPTURES DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP IN THRILLER

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BOARDMAN, OH- In one of the wildest games you’ll ever witness, and despite trailing by six runs, Boardman staged a thrilling comeback to beat Canfield 11-9 on Monday at the Fields of Dreams and raising the 2024 District 2 Championship Banner.

Canfield jumped out to an early lead in the first inning when Peyton Veres doubled, driving in two runs, followed by another run on a separate play. They extended their lead in the second with Jake Smith’s single and a dropped third strike by Boardman, each bringing in a run. In the third, Jake Kibby’s single made it 6-0.

Boardman fought back, tying the game at eight in the top of the sixth thanks to Evan Letendre’s groundout. They then took a 9-8 lead in the eighth when Dom Viglio singled to score a run. Canfield tied it up again in the bottom of the inning with a single from Jake.

In the top of the ninth, Boardman pulled ahead for good after an error by Canfield and an RBI single from Letendre, each scoring a run.

Chase Walker secured the win for Boardman, allowing one hit and no runs over 1 2/3 innings, striking out four. Mason Erjavic took the loss for Canfield, pitching 2 1/3 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on two hits, striking out six and walking four. Max Sutch started for Boardman, giving up six hits and six runs (five earned) over three innings, striking out seven and walking three. Mark Horvath was on the mound first for Canfield, allowing four hits and four runs (one earned) over 3 1/3 innings, striking out six and walking three. Mason McLelland threw 1 2/3 innings of shutout relief for Boardman, striking out five and walking three.

Chase Walker and Matthew Murphy each had two hits for Boardman. Andrew Marks, Evan, and Dom each drove in a run. Boardman showed patience at the plate, drawing seven walks and playing error-free defense, with Evan handling 14 chances in the field.

Canfield collected 10 hits, with Peyton, Jake, Mason, and Jake each getting two. Peyton, Mason, and Jake each drove in two runs. Dom Nicastro led with three walks, and the team drew 11 walks overall.

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CANFIELD FINISHES THE JOB

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Canfield finished up their journey all the way through the loser’s bracket in the 10U softball District 2 championship on Tuesday, beating Austintown for the second night in a row 3-1 to clinch the title and punch their ticket to state.

Canfield’s offense was on fire, with Grace Carpenter leading the way by going 2-2 with an RBI. Gabby Stack contributed with a 1-2 performance and an RBI, while Lydia Handel also added an RBI. Lilly Barber, McKayla Lang, and Emmie Edenfield each went 1-2 and scored a run, with Jessa Deley chipping in with a 1-2 night.

On the mound, Stack pitched 2.2 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run while striking out 5. Barber took over for 3.1 innings, giving up 2 hits, no runs, and striking out 7, sealing the deal for Canfield.

For Austintown, Addison Figley had a strong performance, going 2-2 with a run and a walk. Camille Williams and Lucia Williams each went 1-2, while Khloe Grimm drove in a run. Figley also pitched 4 innings, giving up 7 hits and 3 runs while striking out 4.

Canfield’s combination of solid hitting and strong pitching proved too much for Austintown, earning them the championship and a spot in the state tournament.

AUSTINTOWN STAYS ON TOP OF THE DISTRICT

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BOARDMAN OH- Ava Fisher was clutch, driving in four runs on two hits to lead Austintown to a 9-1 romp over Canfield on Monday, clinching their second straight district title. Fisher’s bat was hot, knocking in two runs with a single in the second and another two with a single in the fourth.

Austintown got the scoring going in the first, capitalizing on a Canfield error and a passed ball. The second inning saw Fisher’s first big hit, bringing in two runs. Austintown kept the pressure on in the third, with Mila Hamley’s double adding to the lead.

Hamley started strong in the circle, tossing two hitless, scoreless innings with four K’s and no walks. Klara Edenfield took the mound for Canfield, giving up 11 hits and nine runs (seven earned) over six innings, striking out three and walking two. Annabel Mikesell came in for Austintown, pitching two innings of no-run ball, striking out five and walking three.

Austintown tallied 11 hits, with Gracie Faunda, Fisher, and Mikesell each picking up two. Kylee Krits led Canfield with two walks, and the team showed patience at the plate, drawing five walks overall.

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CANFIELD FORCES WINNER TAKE ALL SHOWDOWN

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BOARDMAN OH- Lilly Barber was on fire, fanning 12 batters as Canfield blanked Austintown 5-0 on Monday, setting up a winner-takes-all showdown on Tuesday. Barber was untouchable, giving up no hits or runs over five innings and only walking one.

Canfield struck first in the opening frame, with McKayla Lang’s sac fly bringing in two runs. They piled on more in the third, thanks to Barber’s single, Lang’s single, and Gabby Stack’s double, each driving in a run.

Lily Mattern took the loss for Austintown. She pitched three innings, giving up five runs (three earned) on six hits, with three strikeouts and no walks. Jessa Deley came in for Canfield and shut down Austintown in the final inning, allowing no hits, striking out two, and walking one.

Canfield racked up nine hits. Lang was a force in the middle of the lineup, driving in two runs and going 1-for-1. Hailey Reigurt and Barber each picked up two hits, making solid contributions to the team’s victory.

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BOARDMAN ADVANCES PAST SOUTH RANGE

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BOARDMAN, OH- Boardman 10u won big over South Range 14-2 on Wednesday.

Boardman 10u got things moving in the first inning, when Julia Putko singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

Boardman notched seven runs in the fifth inning. Gabrielle Price, Julia Putko, Rylynne Scriber, and Sylvie Chmielewski each had RBIs in the big inning.

Rylynne Scriber earned the victory on the rubber for Boardman. The bulldog went four innings, allowing two runs on two hits, striking out 11 and walking one.

Riley Slagle was in the pitcher’s circle for South Range. The righty allowed 18 hits and 14 runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking one.

Boardman 10u District 2023 totaled 18 hits. Putko, Price, Mia Davies, and Kaylee Hughes each had multiple hits for Boardman. Mia Davies, Gabrielle Price, and Julia Putko each collected three hits to lead Boardman. Boardman didn’t commit a single error in the field. Gabrielle Price had 12 chances in the field, the most on the team.

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