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PIRATES STEAL A TRIP TO REGIONALS

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MENTOR OH-  Perry rode the arm of Sophie Sivon and the bats of a locked-in lineup to a 5-3 win over Edgewood on Friday, locking up a district title in style.

Sivon was in command from the jump, fanning 10 and walking just one in a complete-game effort. She scattered five hits and gave up three runs, two of which came late as Edgewood tried to claw their way back into it.

The Pirates struck first in the third inning when Morgan Winters ripped a double that brought two runs around to score. They kept the pressure on in the fourth, building up a 5-0 lead before Edgewood made some noise.

Addison Lamson tried to spark a comeback with a solo shot in the fifth. The Warriors scratched across a few more with a single and a gutsy steal of home, but Sivon slammed the door shut down the stretch.

Winters and Arianna Rogers each drove in a pair, while Elise Strahan couldn’t miss—going a perfect 3-for-3 at the dish to lead the Pirates’ offense. Perry also flashed the leather, turning a clean double play to help keep the Warriors in check.

Lamson and Lucianna Paolillo did their part for Edgewood. Lamson went yard and led the team in RBI, while Paolillo was solid in the circle with seven punchouts and also picked up two hits at the plate.

With the win, Perry moves on to the regional round where they’ll square off against the winner of Field vs. West Branch. Game site is still up in the air.

TIGERS HUNT DOWN EDGEWOOD

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HOWLAND OH- Howland didn’t waste time Tuesday—dropping a nine-spot in the first inning and never looking back in a 12-2 win over Edgewood.

The Tigers came out hot with a mix of patience and timely swings. Kovarik started the party with an RBI single, Perry and Werner drew bases-loaded walks, Anders got plunked to bring in a run, Minniti delivered a two-run knock, and Fronzaglio ripped a two-run double. An error tacked on one more before the inning finally ended with Howland up 9-0.

They kept their foot on the gas in the second, cashing in on another error, a wild pitch, and a bases-loaded walk from Biggin to stretch the lead to 12-0.

Steven Bubon got the start for Howland and tossed three hitless innings, striking out two and walking two. He kept Edgewood off the board while the bats took care of the rest. Santee, Gebhardt, and Anders finished things off in relief.

Fronzaglio led the way with two RBIs, while Kovarik went a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate. The Tigers were disciplined at the dish all game, drawing 10 walks and turning up the pressure from the jump.

Edgewood managed just two hits—one each from Devon Sanchez and Zane Naylor—and turned a double play defensively, but the early hole was just too deep to climb out of. Next up, Howland heads into a Wednesday matchup with McKinley.

PERRY SLAMS THE BREAKS ON WARRIORS OFFENSE

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ASHTABULA OH- Madelyn Rupert was dialed in at the plate Wednesday, going a perfect 4-for-4 to help Perry shut out Edgewood 6-0.

Rupert was a tough out all night—singling three times and adding a double to spark the Pirates’ offense. She, Emma Brainard, and Sophie Sivon made the bottom of the lineup a nightmare, combining for six of Perry’s 12 hits while driving in four runs and scoring twice.

The Pirates got on the board early with a knock from Rosalyn Tharp in the first. Sivon followed with an RBI single in the second, and Morgan Winters put one over the wall in the third on an 0-2 pitch to make it 3-0.

That was plenty of cushion for Sivon in the circle. She scattered four hits across seven shutout innings, struck out five, and didn’t give Edgewood many chances to get anything going.

Rogers and Tharp added multi-hit nights for Perry, and the defense backed up their pitcher with a clean sheet—no errors, sharp play all around. Edgewood managed four hits but couldn’t string them together to mount any kind of threat. Next up, the Pirates host Geneva on Monday.

PIRATES TAKE ALL THE LOOT

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PERRY OH- Elise Strahan was unstoppable Monday night, going 3-for-3 with a homer and helping Perry cruise past Edgewood 11-1 in five innings.

Strahan set the tone early with a solo shot to center in the first, putting the Pirates on the board. She followed it up with singles in the second and fifth, and added a sac fly in the third for good measure. Just a full day at the office.

Edgewood answered quickly with a solo homer from Addison Lamson in the second to tie it, but Perry came right back. Sydney Collins launched a solo blast of her own, and Strahan singled in another to make it 4-1 by the end of the frame.

The Pirates kept pouring it on. Sophie Sivon drew a walk with the bases loaded in the third, Madeline Infalvi took one off the elbow to bring in another, and Strahan’s sac fly kept the pressure on. In the fourth, Rosalyn Tharp added some fireworks with a solo bomb to left.

Sivon handled business in the circle, giving up just four hits and one run over five innings. She struck out five and walked two in a smooth outing. Edgewood’s Lucianna Paolillo took the loss after surrendering 11 runs (10 earned) on 13 hits through four innings.

Perry racked up 13 hits on the night. Morgan Winters, Infalvi, and Collins each had multi-hit games. The defense backed it up too—no errors, with Tharp leading the way with six clean plays.

Natalie Ianetta had a strong game at the top of Edgewood’s lineup, going 2-for-3, and Lamson added the lone RBI with her second-inning homer. Edgewood also turned a double play to stop some of the damage. Next up, Perry heads to Geneva on Wednesday looking to keep the bats hot.

 

WARRIORS LATE GAME HEROICS SEAL DEAL AGAINST DRAGONS

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Photo Credit: Edgewood Athletics

Edgewood, OH– The Edgewood Warriors pulled off a thrilling walk-off win on Monday afternoon, edging out the Lakeside Dragons 4-3 in a back-and-forth battle.

With the score knotted at 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Alex Sperduto stepped up as the hero, delivering a clutch RBI single to seal the victory for Edgewood.

Lakeside got off to a fast start, striking first in the top of the first inning. After a pair of singles, Tome drove in the game’s opening run with a base hit.

Edgewood answered in the third inning, stringing together hits from Zane Naylor and Sperduto to take a 3-2 lead. But the Dragons came right back in the top of the fourth, tying the game at 3-3 thanks to a line drive down the left field line from Murphy.

On the mound, Austin Fell earned the win for Edgewood with two hitless innings of relief. He struck out one and walked four. Sperduto started the game and was strong through five innings, giving up seven hits and three runs while striking out nine and walking four. For Lakeside, Tome turned in a quality start, allowing three runs on seven hits over six innings with five strikeouts and two walks.

Edgewood racked up nine hits in the win. Sperduto led the way at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs. He was joined by Naylor and D’Angelo Sanchez, who also tallied two hits each. Naylor caused havoc on the base paths, swiping three of Edgewood’s five total stolen bases.

The Warriors played clean defense, committing no errors. Caleb Johnson anchored the infield with a team-high 12 chances, including a key double play.

For Lakeside, Tome and Wooten each collected a pair of hits. Murphy, Westerfield, and Tome drove in the Dragons’ three runs. Thomas showed discipline at the plate, drawing three of Lakeside’s eight total walks, while Koski added two stolen bases. The Dragons were also flawless in the field, with Westerfield handling five plays.

Edgewood and Lakeside are set for a rematch on Tuesday, this time on the Dragons’ home turf.

EDGEWOOD OPENS EYES WITH THRILLING WIN OVER GENEVA

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ASHTABULA OH-  Edgewood boys tennis is still cooking in the 2025 season.  The Warriors were seriously tested on Wednesday as a strong Geneva program stood in front of them.  Edgewood was up for the task and grabbed a huge 3-2 win over the Eagles.

Record: 5-0

League: 3-0

1. Noah Vencill (E) def. LJ Stark (G) 7-5

7-6 (12-10)

  1. Carter Howard (E) 6- def. Myles Colgan 6-1 6-3 (G)
  2. Nick DeFazio (E) def. Shayne Miniara (G) 6-46-1

1D. Isaiah Rose/Logan Wilsey (G) def.

Brady Vencill/Matthew Pierce-Ruhland

(E) 6-3 6-0

2D. Ethan Taylor/Cam Yost (G) def.

Randy Vencill/Brennan Bush (E) 6-1 6-1

EDGEWOOD BEATS THE RAIN TO STAY UNBEATEN

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ASHTABULA OH-  Edgewood tennis is off to a hot start to the season despite the colder temperatures.  In the Warriors latest conquest that kept them at a perfect 4-0 record they blanked Jefferson 5-0.

1. Noah Vencill (E) def. Reagan Williams

(J) 6-0 6-0

2. Carter Howard (E) def. Gabe Williams

(J) 6-0 6-0

3. Nick DeFazio (E) def. Ben Brand (J)

6-26-1

1D. Brady Vencill/Matthew Pierce-Ruhland (E) def. Gavin Furman/Connor Kovach (J) 4-6 6-0 6-1

2D. Randy Vencill/Brennan Bush (E) def.

Dylan Hunt/Hendrick Wolfert (J) 6-1

6-1

Edgewood is slated to take on St John on Tuesday in their next match weather pending.

HERALDS HOT BATS LEAD TO WIN OVER WARRIORS

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Photo Credit: Joclyn Nicholas

Ashtabula, OH- The Saint John Heralds erupted for nine runs in the fifth inning to secure a decisive 13-3 victory over the Edgewood Warriors on Tuesday at Smith Field in Ashtabula, Ohio. The offensive explosion propelled the Heralds to a run-rule win in their home opener.

Edgewood struck first in the top of the second inning when Vegh drew a bases-loaded walk to bring home a run. However, Saint John responded in the bottom of the fourth to take control of the game. Chase Clutter got things started with a sacrifice fly to drive in a run, followed by Will Anderson’s RBI single. A costly Edgewood error allowed two more runs to cross the plate, giving the Heralds a 4-1 advantage.

The fifth inning proved to be the turning point as Saint John broke the game wide open. Chase Newsome singled in a run, Anderson followed with a two-run single, and Ezra Campbell delivered a clutch two-run double. Additional runs came across on a pair of Edgewood errors and a fielder’s choice off the bat of Kyle Hejduk, capping off the nine-run outburst.

Gus Petros got the start for the Heralds, delivering a solid outing on the mound. He worked four innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out four and walking four. Hejduk and Carson Williams came on in relief to close out the game.

Edgewood’s starting pitcher, Measel, held his own early but ran into trouble in the later innings. He allowed five hits and four unearned runs over 3.2 innings, striking out four and walking two.

Offensively, Anderson led the charge for Saint John, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs. Campbell also contributed two hits, while Hejduk and Aaron Wychock displayed patience at the plate with two walks apiece. The Heralds played flawless defense, committing no errors, with Dyln Newsome recording five putouts.

For Edgewood, Sperduto and Vegh each drove in a run, while Braat showed discipline at the plate with two walks. The Warriors drew six walks as a team but struggled to string together hits against the Heralds’ pitching staff.

Saint John will play their next games all at home Wednesday against the Lordstown Red Devils, Thursday against Warren JFK, and Friday against Bristol. The Warriors will play their next game on the road against the Pymatuning Valley Lakers on Thursday, followed by a home game against West Geauga on Friday.

Saint John will look to build on this strong performance as they continue their season, while Edgewood aims to bounce back in their next game.

EDGEWOOD SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH RANDY VENCILL

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With basketball season in the rearview mirror, Edgewood Warriors head coach Randy Vencill is wasting no time shifting gears to the softball diamond. Despite the quick turnaround, Vencill is energized and optimistic about the upcoming season, emphasizing his team’s experience and strong leadership.

“As long as I keep moving, I don’t fall asleep. So that’s the plan: keep it moving,” Vencill said with a laugh. At the heart of the Warriors’ roster is pitcher Lucy Paolillo, the reigning county and conference player of the year. Paolillo not only dominates in the circle but also makes an impact at the plate.  Alongside her, catcher and leadoff hitter Natalie Ianetta sets the tone offensively, while shortstop Addie Lampson looks to add power to her consistent play after a productive offseason in the gym.

In the infield, second baseman Avery Vencill provides steady defense, and Faith Vencill will take over in center field following the graduation of key seniors. Senior leaders Makenna Rhodes and Gianna Ianetta will also play vital roles in guiding the younger players and maintaining the program’s culture of excellence.

“Our seniors have been leading us. They know our expectations, they know the culture we like to set up,” Vencill said. “They’ve been helping the new freshmen and the JV team, showing them the ropes.”As for team goals, Edgewood aims to compete for a conference title and make a deep postseason run. Vencill acknowledges the ever-present challenge of West Branch in tournament play but remains determined to notch a victory against them.

“We always seem to run into West Branch, whatever sport it is,” Vencill said. “I always vowed that we’d get a win at West Branch one way or another before I die.” The Warriors’ non-conference schedule also presents key tests, including a matchup against perennial powerhouse Champion and a doubleheader with Streetsboro. These games will serve as measuring sticks for Edgewood as they prepare for postseason play. Vencill credits the strong community support for the program’s success, noting that the team’s fundraiser has resulted in an overwhelming number of sponsorship banners lining the outfield fence.

“The fans complain because we have so many banners that a lot of them can’t even see,” Vencill said. “We think we’ve got a new spot to put them this year so they can actually watch the game.” As the Warriors countdown to opening day, Vencill hopes to get his team outside for much-needed field time after weeks of indoor training. Their season will begin with a trip to Orlando, where Edgewood will play two games and two scrimmages before returning home for their first official contest on March 27.

“We’re just going to get a ton of time on the field,” Vencill said. “And some sunny weather. The girls get to make some memories and have a vacation. The support from the community has been tremendous in helping us get down there.”With a roster full of talent and experience, the Edgewood Warriors are primed for an exciting season ahead. And for Vencill, the passion for coaching remains strong, driven by the relationships he builds and the impact he has on his players.

“I always thought it would be all about wins and losses, but it’s really not,” Vencill said. “Just trying to make good people out of some young ladies, make a difference in their lives, and give them a great high school experience.” Edgewood fans can catch the Warriors in action soon, as they embark on what promises to be a competitive and thrilling season.

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WARRIORS 4TH QUARTER SURGE FALLS JUST SHORT

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Story by: Larry Jennings
EAST ASHTABULA — In a dramatic opening-round sectional playoff game, the Firelands Falcons withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally by the Edgewood Warriors to escape with a narrow 51-50 victory on Wednesday night.

Coming into the game, both teams had impressive records—Edgewood at 16-5 and Firelands at 16-6—setting the stage for a highly competitive contest. The first quarter was a defensive battle, tied at 3-3 midway through, before the Falcons surged ahead to take a 15-10 lead.

Firelands extended their advantage to nine points at halftime, thanks in part to a pair of clutch three-pointers by Kendra Hardwick. Edgewood battled back in the third quarter, trimming the lead to seven entering the final frame.

With 5:25 left in the game, the Falcons seemed in control, leading 50-36. However, the Warriors refused to go down quietly. Edgewood went on a relentless 14-1 run, outscoring Firelands 17-11 in the final period. Hardwick’s lone free throw in the closing moments proved to be the difference, as the Falcons barely held on for the one-point victory.

Jordyn Copley and Hardwick led the way for Firelands, each scoring 14 points. The Warriors were paced by Faith Vencill’s 15 points, followed by Carly Kray with 12.

Edgewood will wrap up their regular season on February 24, hosting the Madison Blue Streaks in a battle for the Chagrin Valley Lake Division title. Firelands, meanwhile, advances in sectional play and will face Alliance Marlington on February 18.