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WELCH CONTINUES TO SCORCH THE NET, BULLDOGS BLAST CAMPBELL

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The Bulldogs kept their winning ways going on Thursday in non-conference action as they took down Campbell Memorial 8-2.  East Palestine has been an offensive juggernaut to begin the season with Josh Welch leading the way with 10 goals.  Welch had 4 goals just against Memorial and also added a helper to aid the Brown and White in victory.

Also contributing in the effort was Weston Jones with 3 goals, Blaze Egan with a goal and an assist, Brandon Turcola with a pair of assists, Caden Rummel with an assist, and Matt Garcia had 10 saves in net for EP.

Campbell was led by Kevin Cisneros and Cameron Robinson who each had a goal apiece.

East Palestine remains perfect at 3-0 on the year and 1-0 in the EOAC and will head back to conference play Monday at home against Wellsville.

 

 

*Story contributed by Rob Patterson

LADY BULLDOGS REMAIN UNBEATEN IN DRAMATIC WIN OVER UNITED

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- East Palestine (2-0) is putting the Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference on watch early on this season, as the Lady Bulldogs opened up their conference schedule with a 3-2 (25-19, 25-15, 13-25, 20-25, 15-4) victory over United.

Coach Jessica Franklin’s Lady Dogs were led by Morgan Cheurco who collected 19 points, 20 assists, and a pair of aces.  Also adding onto her great start this year was Junior, Emily Berger, who had 9 points, 6 blocks and led the way in kills with 10.  Front line Senior, Olivia Figley had 10 blocks, 8 kills, and 5 digs while Jami Jones broke out the shovel for 14 digs and 8 points, respectively.

The Bulldogs will return to action on Thursday for a big matchup against Columbiana (1-0) early in the schedule.

LADY CLIPS OPEN IN STYLE, DIG THEIR WAY OVER LEETONIA

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LEETONIA, OH- If your first or last name began with an “M” and you were in Red on Tuesday night, one would assume you had yourself a night.  The Columbiana Lady Clippers spiked their way to a 3-1 victory over Leetonia to open up their 2019 campaign.

Madison Moser led the way for the Clips with 14 points, 5 kills and a block, Maddie Witherow contributed 14 points as well with 2 kills, and Marissa Makosky had 13 points and a kill as well.  Not part of the name game, but still having exceptional nights were Grace Witmer with 5 kills, 10 assists, and 2 aces- as well as G. Burbick Farms Player of the Game, Tori Long, with 8 points, 6 aces, and 8 kills.

Leading the way for Leetonia were Taran Ferry and Miya Dolan.

Columbiana (1-0) will play at home against Warren JFK on Wednesday night.  The action begins with JV’s at 5:30.

BERGER ACES MEMORIAL EXAM, LADY BULLDOGS START SEASON WITH VICTORY

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- The East Palestine Volleyball Team has had a year to think about the 2018 season, and how they are going to re-establish themselves in the EOAC.  On Monday night, the Lady Dogs started things out their way in the 2019 campaign, serving up a 3-0 defeat to Campbell Memorial (25-9, 25-13, 25-11).  The victory gives the Bulldogs a 1-0 record on the year.

Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Junior- Emily Berger.  Berger’s 18 points, 10 aces, 5 digs, and 3 kills did the most damage to the Lady Devil defense, which included a 13 serve streak in the third set to put the match out of reach.  For her efforts, Berger was awarded the Gorby’s Player of the Game.

Also contributing for the Lady Dogs were Olivia Figley (5 Kills,) and Morgan Cheurco who had 14 assists and 10 digs.

East Palestine will host United on Tuesday to kick-off their EOAC schedule.

 

POST GAME INTERVIEW WITH PLAYER OF THE GAME: EMILY BERGER

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SALEM GIRLS CHIP PAST LEETONIA

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VALLEY GOLF COURSE- Salem’s Girl’s Golf Team (3-1) chipped their way past the Lady Bears on Monday- 208 to 261.  Finding the green early and often was Salem’s Kelly Hutton who shot a 48 on the round.  The Lady Quakers also had a pair of 53’s shot by Sloan Rudibaugh and Lexi Miller, Emma Brown shot a 54.

For Leetonia, Haleigh Brook led the way with a 57.

 

*Story contributed by Lindsay Winn at salemathletics.org

LADY BULLDOGS GO DOWN SWINGING AGAINST MCDONALD

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NORTH JACKSON, OH- If you wanted a great softball game, you had one in the Division IV District Semifinal between East Palestine and McDonald.

The game featured an unbelievable pitcher’s duel that featured Bri Callow for the Blue Devils, and Caitlin Mohney of EP.  Mohney was forced into a spot start because Bulldog Ace, Jade McBride was sidelined with an illness.  Mohney stood her ground, and then some.

The game was hitless for four frames before McDonald dropped down a bunt to provide the game’s first baserunner.

Callow mowed through Bulldogs from the circle, collecting 17 strikeouts and only giving up two hits the entire game.  However, it was Mohney that stole the show striking out three, and walking none which gave East Palestine every opportunity to stay neck and neck with one of the valley’s top offenses.

The stage was set in the bottom of the sixth when Megan Ward ripped a triple and scored later in the inning.

The Lady Bulldogs didn’t take long to respond.

Bulldog senior, Delaney Early would lead by example and get on by any means- in this case an infield grounder that the throw went wild to first-planting Early at second to start the final frame.  Joclyn Fristik followed with a bunt single that put runners on the corners.  Junior, Kenzee Johnston then had a Texas Leaguer that would score Early, and tie the game.  A bunt by Harlie Deitrich would score Fristik and give the Bulldogs the lead they had been after the whole game at 2-1.

In the bottom of the seventh, the Lady Devils wasted no time getting to work and pounded out 3 doubles including a walk-off be Sierra Schrader to win the game for McDonald, 3-2.

The Lady Devils will play East Canton this afternoon to decide the District Champion.

 

GAME NOTES

*East Palestine Sophomore Center Fielder Morgan Rutledge laid out for a ball defensively late in the game that was against the fence.  Rutledge hit the fence at full speed, bounced up and held the McDonald batter to a double.

*The Bulldogs lose 2 players to graduation, Delaney Early and Taylor Hostetter have helped build a strong foundation for softball in East Palestine.  They finished their senior season 17-7.

*McDonald now holds an MVAC title, Sectional Title, and will play for Districts on Thursday at 5pm

RAIDERS PICKUP WHERE THEY LEFT OFF, SEND EP PACKING

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CANFIELD, OH- When the South Range walked off the field at Huntington Park in Columbus last year with the D3 Championship last year, they felt they were the only ones that believed they could do “the impossible” and win a state title.  They were the underdogs and used that to rally their team and battle their way to the schools first ever organized team state championship.

This year is a bit different.

Five runs in the first inning led the Raiders past East Palestine 9-1 on Wednesday. Jared Bajerski, Ben Rivera, and Brandon Mikos each had RBIs in the big inning.

South Range got on the board in the first inning when Jared Bajerski doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Jake Gehring was credited with the victory for the Raiders. He surrendered zero runs on two hits over five innings, striking out nine. Sam Brooks and Trey Pancake entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Dalton Vance took the loss for East Palestine. He surrendered nine runs on ten hits over three innings, striking out two and walking zero.

The Raiders scattered ten hits in the game. Brandon Mikos and Trey Pancake all managed multiple hits for Raiders. Trey Pancake and Brandon Mikos all had two hits to lead the team.

Sean Helpy led East Palestine with two hits in three at-bats.

 

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LISBON’S SENSATIONAL YEAR COMES TO AN END AGAINST EAST CANTON

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NORTH JACKSON, OH- It was a start that nobody saw coming.  The East Canton Hornets stung the Lisbon Lady Blue Devils right out of the gates on Wednesday afternoon when they scored five runs in the top of the first inning and eventually settled on a 7-1 final.

East Canton fired up the offense in the first inning, when Alyssa Wahl singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring the first two runs.  Simons would single to right field to make it 3-0, and Reagan Mason would follow up in the next at-bat with a 2-RBI single to right field and a comfortable 5-0 lead.

Marisa Hall earned the win for East Canton Hornets Varsity. She allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, striking out four.  The Lady Blue Devils were able to get under the skin of Hall a few times, but could only cash in on the Autumn Oehlstrom double in the third.  Lisbon left 9 runners on base during the District Semi-Final.

Emma Thompson took the loss for Lisbon. She lasted two innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out one and walking one.  Mya Emmerling pitched in relief and was able to hold the Hornets to two runs the rest of the way while striking out 6 and walking none.

Lisbon tallied six hits on the day. Thompson and Autumn Oehlstrom each collected multiple hits for the Lady Devils. Oehlstrom and Thompson each collected two hits to lead the team.

East Canton Hornets Varsity racked up 14 hits. Mason, Mason, Wahl, and Betz each had multiple hits for East Canton Hornets Varsity.  The Lady Hornets will take on McDonald for the District Championship.

 

-GAME NOTES:

*The wind was blowing strong from centerfield throughout the game toward the plate.  Limiting the power of the Lisbon bats once the ball was in the air.

*Autumn Oehlstrom went out her way delivering a 2-3 performance with a walk, an RBI and both hits being doubles.  She also had an incredible play defensively from center field.  She threw out a runner tagging from third base on a fly ball no more than 5 feet away from the fence.  Oehlstrom struck down the runner by nearly half the baseline with a laser on the fly to the catcher to apply the tag.  One of the best defensive plays we’ve ever seen.

*Freshman slugger Justyce Vrable came through with a double that helped spark the Devils for a bit of a rally in the third.  Oehlstrom, McKenna Dailey and Emma Thompson were the only other Lady Devils with hits.  Mya Emmerling had two walks.

*The Lady Devils finish their season 20-3 with an EOAC Championship alongside a Sectional title.

 

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RESERVE RETIRED BY VANCE, EP MOVES ON TO MEET RANGE

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NEW WATERFORD- It’s appropriate that this year’s underdog team has a mascot of a Bulldog.  East Palestine continued to stay hot in a 9-6 victory over Western Reserve at Next Level Complex on Tuesday.  It was a game that was supposed to be played at Western Reserve, but the field was not suitable for play.

In the second inning, East Palestine got their offense started. Cooper Vance drove in one when he singled.  The Bulldogs also scored four runs in the fourth inning. The big bats were led by Sean Helpy, Dalton Vance, and Cameron Wischerman, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Western Reserve scored three runs in the third inning to chip away at the lead. Windham, Slaven, and Brycen Jackson each drove in runs during the frame.

Cooper Vance led the Bulldogs to victory on the hill. He allowed ten hits and six runs over seven innings, striking out six and walking one.

Windham took the loss for Western Reserve. He surrendered eight runs on eight hits over four innings, striking out one.

East Palestine had 11 hits in the game. Brock Cheurco, Vance, and Vance all managed multiple hits for EP. The Vance boys and Cheurco each collected two hits to lead the team.

Western Reserve collected ten hits. Wise and Slaven each racked up multiple hits for Western Reserve. Wise led Western Reserve with three hits in four at-bats.

The Bulldogs will face off on Wednesday against defending State Champions, South Range.  First pitch is set for 5 pm.

 

 

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SWEENEY SHINES AS BLUE DEVILS BLANK BEARS, ADVANCE IN TOURNEY

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LISBON, OH- Justin Sweeney shut down Leetonia, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Lisbon to a 10-0 victory on Tuesday.

The Devils got things moving in the first inning. An error scored one run for Lisbon on a Blake Reynolds grounder that scored Sweeney.  However, it was the fifth inning that put the nail in the coffin for Leetonia as Lisbon notched three runs. The push was led by a single by Blake Reynolds and a double by Logan Bell.

A single by Brayden Duko in the second inning was a positive for Leetonia.  Also, the only hit of the game for the Bears.

Sweeney was the winning pitcher for Lisbon. He lasted five innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out seven and walking zero.

Duko took the loss for Leetonia. He lasted three innings, allowing five hits and five runs while striking out one.

The Blue Devils tallied ten hits. Sweeney and Nick Mundy each managed multiple hits for Lisbon. Sweeney went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the team in hits.  David Anderson Blue Devils Varsity tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases. Bell led the way with three.

 

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