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JEFFERSON HAS ALL THE RIGHT STUFF

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GIRARD, OHIO- The Jefferson Area Falcons swept the regular season series against the Girard Indians with a 4-2 win on Wednesday.

Girard got things started in the second inning when Aly Wakefield singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run before Jefferson pulled away for good with four runs in the fourth inning.

Sammi Speakman singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run, an error scored another run, and Adrianna Brass singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run, and Chloe Cusano singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Speakman toed the rubber for the Falcons as well, lasting seven innings, allowing seven hits and two runs while striking out 11.

Malina Serrano led the Indians with four hits in four at bats and Emily Rosace started the game for Girard and allowed eight hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out eight.

The Falcons will look for their ninth win in a row when they take on Edgewood on Thursday. Girard will try and snap back when they take on Harding on Thursday. 



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CARDS DECK THE SPARTANS

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BOARDMAN OH- Canfield defeated Boardman 9-3 on Tuesday thanks to seven runs in the fifth inning. Canfield put the pressure on, lead by a single by Scottie Eaton, a home run by Ben Slanker, and an error on a ball put in play by Ethan Prout.

Canfield got on the board in the second inning. AJ Havrilla singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

The Cardinals put up seven runs in the fifth inning. Prout, Eaton, and Slanker powered the big inning with RBIs.

Jameson Beck earned the victory on the hill for Canfield. Beck went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out four. Stephen Maszczak threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Gavin Hyde led things off on the mound for Boardman. Hyde went four innings, allowing six runs on ten hits and striking out three. Dustin Cass and Kevin Pekkamen entered the game as relief, throwing one inning and one inning respectively.

The Cardinals smacked one home run on the day. Slanker had a four bagger in the fifth inning.

Canfield racked up 13 hits in the game. Havrilla, Slanker, and Logan Cayavec each collected multiple hits. Slanker and Havrilla each collected three hits to lead the way.

Caleb Satterfield went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Boardman in hits.

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CLIPPERS WIN A PITCHER’S DUEL IN BATTLE FOR TOP SPOT

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COLUMBIANA OH- Alex Eusebio threw a gem on Tuesday for Columbiana, allowing zero runs and besting United by a score of 1-0

The pitching was strong on both sides. Eusebio struck out ten, while Trent Newburn sat down nine.

The Clippers got on the board in the first inning when Colin Keleman singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

One bright spot for the Eagles was a single by Newburn in the fourth inning.

Eusebio got the win for Columbiana. Eusebio lasted seven innings, allowing three hits and zero runs while striking out ten.

Newburn took the loss for United. Newburn allowed four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out nine.

Ian Less, Bayden Pipoly, Devin Daugherty, and Keleman each collected one hit to lead the Clippers offense.

Newburn led United with two hits in three at bats. The Eagles didn’t commit a single error in the field. Parker Newburn had the most chances in the field with 11.

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CLIPPERS GRAB FIRST PLACE IN THE EOAC

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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana and United squared off on Tuesday in game one of a two game set. Both teams came in undefeated in conference play. Columbiana picked up a crucial win, 4-1.

Columbiana put up three runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught came from a triple by Caitlynn Pleska, a groundout by Cameron Perkins, and a double by Ava Davanza.

Mackenzi Gamble got the win for Columbiana. The ace went seven innings, allowing one run on three hits, striking out 12 and walking zero.

Tori Firth was in the pitcher’s circle for United. She  lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and four runs while striking out eight.

The Clippers smacked one home run on the day. Gamble put one out in the fourth inning.

Gamble, Pleska, Davanza, Gabriella Spooner, and Alaina Johnston all had one hit to lead Columbiana in hits. The Clippers didn’t commit a single error in the field. Perkins had the most chances in the field with 12.

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VIKINGS FINISH OFF SWEEP OF BROOKFIELD

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BROOKFIELD OH- Dylan Simpson didn’t allow a single run as LaBrae defeated Brookfield 9-0 on Tuesday. Simpson allowed just four hits.

The Vikings got on the board in the first inning when Simpson singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

LaBrae notched three runs in the fifth inning. Austin Rowe, Aiden Doll, and Ethan Magoulick powered the big inning with RBIs.

Simpson led the Vikings to victory on the pitcher’s mound. The ace allowed four hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out eight.

Doll, Owen Boone, Rowe, Armstrong, Simpson, Brogan Collins, Landon Brunstetter, and Simpson each collected one hit to lead LaBrae’s offense.

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TOY BREAKS STOLEN BASE RECORD IN SALEM WIN

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MINERVA OH- In the bottom of the 6th inning with one out Channing Toy was hit by a pitch. She stole second & then Lauryn Barton laid down a sac bunt & darn near beat it out. Chase Toy delivered an rbi single plating her sister from third for a key insurance run. Chase stole second on the first pitch giving her 26 on the season. Two pitches later she swiped third base breaking the single season stolen base record held by Reagan Meals. Chase has now stolen 27 bases this season. Congrats to the stolen base Queen – you are one heck of an athlete!

Despite 5 Salem hits in the game they were still able to steal 9 bases in 9 attempts. Each of Salem’s four runs they scored, stole a base on their eventual way to the plate. In contrast the Lions didn’t steal any bases & were caught stealing in both attempts. Other thief’s included Lauryn Barton (2), Mack Zumbar (2), Channing Toy & Emilee Lewis.

Lauryn Barton had a bunt single & scored two of the 4 Salem runs. Such impressive hustle when with two outs Mack Zumbar blooped a single over the 1st baseman’s head & Lauryn took off from second  without hesitation & scored. Mack also doubled in the game with 2 RBI. Chase Toy had two hits & walked. Mack Zumbar & Chase Toy extended their hitting streaks to 10 games. Sophie Maniscalco had an RBI. Kaylee Johnson had a sac bunt as Bella Brant reached base twice including getting hit by a pitch, a stat she leads in annually. Sareny Wang scored a run as a pinch runner.

Morgane Blaine pitched a complete game to pickup the win. She struck out six while walking just two on 99 total pitches. She carried a shutout into the 7th when the Lions attempted to rally before Ice Ice Blainey shut the door making all three outs. She struck out two in the inning & tagged out a runner caught in a “pickle” trying to steal.

Catcher Channing Toy was on point throwing out two runners trying to steal thwarting any comeback. Morgane Blaine assisted in 5 outs defensively including a double play on a line drive back to her in the circle. Mack Zumbar made an amazing diving catch on a line drive towards the 3-4 hole in the 5th inning.

Tomorrow is senior night vs Beaver Local at Southeast.

*Contributed By Michael Thorpe at salemathletics.org

STACHOWICZ COLLECTS ANOTHER SHUTOUT

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HUBBARD OH- Juli Stachowicz threw a gem on Tuesday for South Range, allowing zero runs and besting Hubbard by a score of 9-0.

South Range secured the victory thanks to six runs in the third inning. Keira Brogan, Kelly Szolek, Samantha Susany, Madison Dado, and Gretchen Bartels each had RBIs in the big inning.

A single by Kaylee Schultz in the second inning was a positive for Hubbard.

Stachowicz got the win for the Raiders. The lefthander surrendered zero runs on three hits over seven innings, striking out 11 and walking one.

Schultz was on the rubber for Hubbard. The hurler  went four innings, allowing six runs on six hits and striking out three. Haleigh Taylor threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.

South Range tallied 11 hits on the day. Dado, Szolek, and Brogan all managed multiple hits. Szolek and Dado each collected three hits to lead the way. The Raiders didn’t commit a single error in the field. Szolek had 11 chances in the field, the most on the team.

Lauren Komorek went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Hubbard in hits.

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FITCH PUTS ON A REPEAT PERFORMANCE

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It was “Groundhog Day” for the Fitch softball team as they pounded Warren Harding 18-0 on Tuesday afternoon on the Lady Raiders’ homefield after putting up an identical score when they hosted Harding the night before. Moving to 14-0 on the season.

Fitch is continuing to see huge performances by its underclassmen. Sophomore Tina Montgomery led the offense with a home run, a double, and four RBIs while freshman Kylie Folkwein added a homer of her own to go along with a single and two RBIs on the day.

Juniors Samantha Heinz and Ayla Ray contributed to the second straight day of offensive onslaughts and senior Caitlin Michell made her presence known as well. Heinz contributed with a double, a sacrifice fly, and two RBIs while Ayla Ray had a double, two singles and one RBI. Mitchell was credited with a double, a single, and two runs batted in.

Sydnie Watts got her 14th win of the season for Fitch, striking out eight batters in three innings on the mound while giving up just one hit. Sophomore Julia Wileman pitched one inning and tallied one strikeout before freshman Jeweliana Farmer closed out the game in the fifth inning and struck out one batter.

The undefeated Lady Falcons will host Champion on Friday as they honor the team’s graduating players on Senior Night. First pitch is set for 6:00pm.

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WARRIORS GIVE MARLINGTON A SCARE

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ALLIANCE, OHIO- Both teams were strong in the pitcher’s circle on Tuesday, but Marlington was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over West Branch.

Klary McKay started the game for the Warriors and recorded 18 outs. McKay was in the circle for the Warriors as she went six innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out three.

The Warriors was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Nicole Stoffer had the most chances in the field with six.

West Branch will try and get back on track when they take on Alliance on Thursday.



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DOHY TOSSES A NO NO AS GIRARD STRIKES AT JEFFERSON

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By Michael Wolfgang 

JEFFERSON, OHIO – Baseball is a game where you always hear one swing of the bay can change an inning or the game itself. That just adds to what makes a no-hitter so special and difficult to do, but Jake Dohy got it done Tuesday night, no-hitting Jefferson and leading Girard to a narrow 2-0 win.

Dohy was absolutely brilliant, bringing his best stuff with him to the mound going seven innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out ten and walking zero Jefferson batters.

Girard committed three errors in the game, but made up for that with one run in the top of the second and top of the fourth combined with the sheer dominance of Dohy on the rubber to keep Jefferson from taking advantage of those three Girard miscues.

Girard only had one hit, coming from Dominick Tolone who went 1-for-1 at the plate to lead Girard in hits. Girard and Jefferson will go to battle again Wednesday night, with Girard hoping to get the offense going and get another strong pitching performance to grab hold of another win over the Falcons. First pitch from Girard is penciled in for 5:00 p.m.