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SALEM OFFENSE TRUMPS EAST PALESTINE

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UNITY, OH- Meg Rossero sparked the Salem offense with a lead-off triple in the top of the 2nd. She would score on Hannah Kelm RBI to give the Quakers the early 1-0 lead. Meg also added a single later as her bat is beginning to sizzle. With one out in the top of the 5th, another senior Jessica Slocum laid down a bunt single to lead things off in an inning in which Salem scored 3 times. With two outs the Quakers slammed back to back to back hits to open things up some. Elly Exline with an RBI single up the middle, Taylor Thorpe an RBI bloop single to right center and Hayden Carner with an RBI double to left that traveled 210 ft. Hayden’s shot would have been out of 90% of parks. Hannah Kelm added a single to the 9 hit attack. Thorpe, Rossero, and Exline had a multiple hit game. Elly Exline also stole another base and leads the team.

On defense Meg Rossero took a hit away in right field with a running snag on a would be hit. Hayden Carner made back to back catches on balls that were blooped up around the plate including a nice diving catch. Hayden sure can get that mask off. Speaking of Hayden – she won Big Dog of the week sponsored by Baird Brothers and YSN Live. Well deserved and congrats Big Dog!

Taylor Thorpe struck out 15 including a streak of 7 in a row and 5 straight to close out the game. Twelve of the Ks were swinging. She pitched the complete game (7ip) allowing just 2 hits, 0 earned runs while walking just 1.

 

**Written and Contributed by Mike Thorpe and salemathletics.org**

EAST PALESTINE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER W/ CARM NOCERA (EP 1)

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East Palestine Baseball is under their second year of leadership from stickball guru, Carmen Nocera.  The Bulldog Skipper has provided his experience to a rather inexperienced team.  Nocera has stints with professional programs, as well at the collegiate level with the Westminster College Titans where he helmed the 2-time President’s Athletic Conference Champions.

Nocera also brings a new attitude to the program.  One of confidence, and swagger which can make or break any team down the stretch.

As the year progresses, the Bulldogs will continue to gel- but can they overcome the tough early schedule that 2019 provides?  Sit down with YSN’s Tim Figley and Coach Nocera as they discuss this year’s program, the community involvement as well as what to expect during this year’s campaign.

All that and more in our first edition of East Palestine Baseball Coach’s Corner with Carmen Nocera.

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VRABLE STAYS HOT, LISBON HOLDS OFF EP

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UNITY, OH- Just a day after her walk-off winner against East Palestine, Kenedy Vrable was at it again.  Four hits from Kenedy Vrable helped lead Lisbon past East Palestine 10-6 on Wednesday. Vrable singled in the first, doubled in the fourth, doubled in the fifth, and singled in the seventh.

The Lady Devils put up six runs in the fifth inning. Emma Thompson, Mallory Gallo, Vrable, and Justyce Vrable powered the big inning with RBIs.

The Bulldogs made it very interesting toward the end.  East Palestine scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, but Lisbon still managed to pull out the victory. Morgan Chevirco, Jade Mcbride, Delaney Early, and Taylor Hostetter all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

East Palestine Junior Kenzee Johnston makes a throw from shortstop. PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

Thompson pitched Lisbon to victory. She allowed seven hits and six runs over seven innings, striking out five.  Caitlin Mohney started the game for East Palestine. She lasted four and two-thirds innings, allowing 12 hits and eight runs while striking out one. Madison Telicshak and Mcbride entered the game as relief, throwing one and one-third innings and one inning respectively.

Lisbon collected 14 hits on the day. Vrable, Thompson, Vrable, and Autumn Oehlstrom all managed multiple hits.  Vrable went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Lisbon in hits.  East Palestine saw the ball well, racking up seven hits in the game. Hostetter and Early each had multiple hits for East Palestine.

The Bulldogs drop to 2-3, and Lisbon remains undefeated at 4-0.

 

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SWEENEY BLANKS BULLDOGS, DEVILS SWEEP SERIES

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UNITY, OH- You may have thought that you’ve heard the last of Justin Sweeney following basketball season.

Think again.

Sweeney threw a shutout to lead Lisbon past East Palestine 1-0 on Wednesday.  The pitching was strong on both sides. Sweeney struck out four, while East Palestine’s Dalton Vance sat down seven.

Lisbon things moving in the first inning. Logan Bell drove in one when he singled.  That was all that was needed for the Devils on the day.  For EP, a single by Dan Bender in the sixth inning was a positive for East Palestine and the only hit on the evening for the Bulldogs.

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

Sweeney was the winning pitcher for the Blue Devils. He went the distance, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out four.  Vance took the tough-luck loss for East Palestine. He lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out seven and walking zero.

Offensively, Sweeney went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Lisbon in hits.  Defensively, the Devils were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Nick Mundy made the most plays with eight.

 

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VRABLE, DEVILS WALK-OFF THE LADY BULLDOGS

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LISBON, OH- The Vrable girls are at it again.  A walk-off single led Lisbon past East Palestine 10-9 on Tuesday. The game was tied at nine with the Lady Blue Devils batting in the bottom of the seventh when Kenedy Vrable singled on a 1-1 count, scoring the winning run.

Both offenses were strong at the plate throughout the game as Lisbon collected 16 hits and East Palestine nine in the high-scoring affair.  The Devils scored four runs in the sixth inning. Big contributors to the big inning included McKenna Dailey, Justyce Vrable, and Autumn Oehlstrom, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.  Emma Thompson took the win as she surrendered zero runs on one hit over one and one-third innings, walking zero.

Jade Mcbride took the loss for East Palestine. She surrendered nine runs on 13 hits over six innings, striking out six and walking one.  Mya Emmerling started the game for Lisbon. She lasted five and two-thirds innings, allowing eight hits and nine runs while striking out one.

Offensively the Lady Devils hit one home run on the day. Dailey had a four-bagger in the sixth inning.  Lisbon saw the ball well Tuesday, racking up 16 hits in the game.  Oehlstrom, Kaity Clark, Vrable, Vrable, and Dailey all had multiple hits for Lisbon. Vrable, Vrable, Clark, and Oehlstrom each collected three hits to lead the Lady Blue Devils.

East Palestine collected nine hits. Joclyn Fristik, Taylor Hostetter, and Kenzee Johnston each racked up multiple hits for East Palestine.

 

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BULLDOGS BITE BACK AGAINST CLIPPERS

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NEW WATERFORD, OH-  Cameron Wischerman’s three-run double with two outs in the third inning carried the East Palestine Bulldogs past the Columbiana Clippers here Wednesday afternoon.  

The game was almost a copy of Monday’s matchup in reverse.  This time it was the Clippers jumping out to a two-run lead in the first and the Bulldogs coming back with the one big hit to make the difference.  Ryan Fahs, Chase Franken, and Brady Dixon lined three straight singles in the first to plate the lone runs for Columbiana. Dalton Vance shrugged off the shaky start and settled in to shut down the Clippers over the final six innings to get the complete game victory.  He struck out 10 while allowing just four hits. Ryan Fahs pitched well in the loss. He went five innings giving up the four runs.

The Bulldogs big inning was set up by two walks and a base hit from Justin Hooley after two were out.   

 

**Written by Mark Franken**

THE VOICE OF A GENERATION

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For many that come in and out of the “Dog Pound” in East Palestine, there’s a recognizable voice that allows you to know you’re in Bulldog Country.  A warm, raspy tone welcomes you to East Palestine, and for many allows them to feel as if they’re home.

Many things have changed in the town over the past few decades.  However, the one constant has been the gentle giant in the stands, and at the announcer’s table.  East Palestine’s very own: Vaughn Brunson.  Whether it’s his incredible knowledge of sports and music history, or if you are just looking for a pleasant friend to talk to, Brunson fits the mold.  He has no issues taking a bad at-bat and making you smile with his spot-on impressions of Elvis.  Or perhaps your son or daughter is about to make history in their sport, Vaughn is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to when, where, and how it happened for the Brown and White.

It was nearly a decade ago that Brunson was approached by then-Athletic Director, Jim Wilson to announce basketball games.  It was a mission Vaughn had waited a long time to accept, and one he was born for.  Brunson keeps the fans entertained throughout the game with announcements, as well as play-by-play that allows fans of all ages to understand what’s transpiring before them.  In a world full of technology advancements, and the “next best thing” East Palestine’s Vaughn Brunson keeps us all connected to the yesteryear every time we find a seat in the gymnasium.  A traditional voice for untraditional times.

YSN’s Tim Figley sat down with East Palestine’s keynote speaker for a special sports profile.  Vaughn Brunson: THE VOICE OF A GENERATION.

 

CLIPPERS LEASH BULLDOGS

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  Chase Franken settled in after a rough start to the 2019 campaign going the distance as Columbiana defeated East Palestine 5-2 here at frigid Firestone Park.  After the Bulldogs scored two unearned in the first and threatened in the second, Franken retired 16 of the last 17 en route to complete game win. He struck out 11 and walked two.

The Bulldogs had an aggressive mindset at the plate.  Connor Elliot hit the first pitch of the game to left center for a double and scored on a ball that got through the left side.   With two out, another error allowed Dalton Vance to score for an early 2-0 advantage. However, Sean Helpy gave up two walks to start the bottom of the second which set up the Clippers’ go-ahead inning. Wayne Davis had the big hit. His knock scored Zach Pleska, and Erik Hopfenziz followed after a throwing error. Davis then scored on a wild pitch to put the Clippers ahead for good 3-2.   They added single runs in the fourth and sixth as junior Ryan Fahs had an RBI single.

There weren’t many hard-hit balls as a cold, biting wind made it very difficult for both teams at the plate.  Helpy was the hard-luck loser as he pitched effectively into the sixth.

The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference and Route 14 rivals will meet again in East Palestine at the Next Level complex on Wednesday at 5 p.m.   

 

**Written by YSN’s Voice of Columbiana: Mark Franken**

CLIPPERS CRUISE TO VICTORY

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Columbiana Clippers drove to the basket early and often as they cruised past rival East Palestine 64-42 to open sectional play.  

Junior Sean Whitehead started strong in place of injured senior Seth Ross scoring six points in the first two minutes as the Clippers raced out to a 12-2 lead midway through the first quarter.  The Bulldogs could find no rhythm on offense and trailed 13-5 at the end of the first quarter.

Back to back threes by Dominic Posey and Abel Figley tightened things up early in the second, but the Clippers quickly responded.  A 13-2 run opened things up and they never looked back. “Our boys were really pumped up tonight hosting a playoff game,” said coach Todd Johnson.  And the Clips were clicking on all cylinders as seven players scored in the second quarter en route to a 40-19 lead at intermission.

With the Bulldogs unable to muster any semblance of a comeback, the Clippers simply maintained control throughout the second half.  Coach Johnson lauded his bench and the balanced attack. Nine players scored at least three points led by Carter Pasco and Whitehead who had 10 apiece.  Senior Erik Hopfenziz had 9 points and 8 rebounds. Posey led the Bulldogs with 13 points.

The Clippers travel to Canfield to face a strong South Range team on Friday night.  

 

**STORY COURTESY OF YSN’S MARK FRANKEN**

DARE TO BE DARLINGTON

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There’s a quiet confidence that has been building in East Palestine over the past few years, and now it’s ready to explode in the 2019 OHSAA Tournament.  Leading the way for the Bulldogs has been Senior- Stephen Darlington.

Darlington is the guard that sets the pace for the Bulldog offense.  He coordinates the pick and rolls and barks out instruction for the post players.  Darlington will be the first to tell you that he attributes his success to watching his older brother play in the Brown and White.

PHOTO CREDIT: LEGACYSTUDIOSBYJJS

Known best for his smooth stroke from the field, the Bulldog shooting guard is geared up to make East Palestine history during the playoff run.

YSN’s Tim Figley sits down with this week’s focus of our East Palestine Basketball Player Profile: DARE TO BE DARLINGTON.

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