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CANFIELD RUSHES PAST THE RAIDERS

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By Michael Wolfgang

WARREN, OHIO – Canfield baseball opened up their season looking sharp as they shut out Warren Harding by way of a comfortable 7-0 final score.

The pitching really set the tone the entire game for Canfield as they got a combined shutout from pitchers Ben Slanker and Jameson Beck. Beck got the win for the Cardinals with his final stat line reading one hit allowed, zero runs given up, and striking out seven batters through the five inning outing.

The big scoring inning for Canfield came in the top of the seventh after Jack Davis and Logan Cayavec and a Michael Patellis double drove the runners in. Cayavec led the team in hits going three for four on the night.

Canfield and Warren Harding will face off again on Wednesday night at 4:30 p.m. This time the Cardinals will be the home team.

LAKEVIEW LOOKING GOOD

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STRUTHERS OH- Lakeview looked impressive on Tuesday night as they opened the season with a huge 18-1 conference victory over Struthers.

The Bulldogs got rolling from the start scoring 4 runs in the first inning.  Gianna Caruso started her big day with a 2 RBI double in the inning to go along with a few RBI walks in the Bulldog lineup. Caruso was perfect at the plate going 3-3 with 3 RBI and a walk.  Mack Stowe was also big at the plate going 2-2 with 2 RBI 2 walks, and 2 runs scored.  Kennedy Bartlett also collected multiple hits going 2-3 with a RBI and 2 runs scored.

Ella Chadwick got the start in the circle for Lakeview and set the tone in the circle. She went 3.0 IP and gave up 1 run on 5 hits while striking out 3.  Ava Bacon pitched the final two innings and gave up just 1 hit and struck out another 3.

Zoey Simpson finished with multiple hits for the Wildcats.  She went 2-2 on the day.

The two teams will complete their season series on Wednesday at Lakeview. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00.

SZALAY GETS 100TH GOAL AS MOONEY GETS THE VICTORY

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Mooney improved to 4-1 on Tuesday night after defeating Poland 9-8. Addison Stacy led with 3 goals. Ella Szalay reached a milestone of 100 career goals by adding 2 goals and an assist on the night.  Peyton Campbell had 2 goals, while Angelee Blasko and Sarah Schaller had 1 a piece. Alyssa Ray made 7 saves in goal.

Mooney travels to Gilmour Academy Thursday for another road match up at 6:30pm.

*Contributed By Toni Chahine.

HOBAN SNATCHES FIRST WIN OF THE YEAR

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By  Michael Wolfgang

AKRON, OHIO – Archbishop Hoban softball took control early in route to a 14-4 victory over Twinsburg Tuesday night.

Twinsburg got on the board first in the top of the first inning when Gianna Baynard drove in two runs on an RBI single. After that, it was all Hoban as they exploded for 17 hits in the game and scored one in the bottom of the first inning, two in the second, five in the third and fourth, and one more run in the bottom of the second.

Gulia Scaglione drove in three runs in the contest. Lacie Quarles and Nylah Durham helped out with two RBI’s a piece. Faith Porter led the Knights on the mound going five innings giving up six hits and four runs fanning five Tigers batters.

Hoban will stay at home to face Jackson on Thursday at 5:00 p.m.

CLIPPERS INCH BY BOARDMAN

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By Michael Wolfgang 

COLUMBIANA, OHIO – Columbiana softball got a close 4-3 win on Tuesday to take down Boardman in a marquee matchup between two solid teams.

After scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning, Boardman tried to take the lead but Columbiana had all the answers. The six hits for the Clippers were produced by six different players, but the runs were all driven in by Mackenzi Gamble, Cameron Perkins, and Ava Davanzo who each had one run batted in.

Caitlynn Pleska toed the rubber for Columbiana, going four innings allowing two runs on four hits and striking out six batters.  Maddie Wymer and Alex Ward each collected two hits in the game for Boardman.

Columbiana will head to Western Reserve Wednesday for a non-conference match-up with the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m.

SUSANY SIZZLES; RAIDERS OPEN THE SEASON ON RIGHT FOOT

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CANFIELD, OH- Sam Susany didn’t allow a single run as South Range defeated Jefferson Area 3-0 on Wednesday. Susany allowed just one hit in the contest.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Susany struck out 13, while Sam Speakman sat down four.

South Range fired up the offense in the second inning. Gretchen Bartels grounded out, but scored one run in the process.

A single by Speakman in the fourth inning was positive offensively for Jefferson Area.

Speakman surrendered three runs on three hits over six innings, striking out four.

The Lady Raider offensive attack was keyed by Keira Brogan, who had a long ball in the fifth inning.  Brogan went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Raiders in hits.

South Range (1-0) will host Jefferson (0-1) once again on Wednesday to complete the season series.

FITCH BLASTS THEIR WAY TO SEASON SWEEP OF THE TIGERS

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By Ty Bartell 

For the second time in as many days, The Austintown Fitch Falcons and Howland Tigers squared-off on the softball diamond after a thrilling 1-0 game on Monday! With the weather a bit warmer and the sun peaking through some clouds, paired with seeing familiar pitching, meant more hitter-friendly conditions. Despite the game once again being played at Austintown, The Falcons were the road team as Monday’s contest was originally scheduled to be played at Howland. Meaning that Fitch would bat first and knew the importance of getting on the right foot offensively. 

Ayla Ray and Caitline Mitchell set the table with back-to-back hits leading things off in the top of the first, before Sydnie Watts drove both in with a double that started an avalanche of Austintown offense! McKenna Hogan went the other way with a double and Kylie Folkwein smacked a triple out to center highlighting a nine run first inning for Fitch. That would not stop there, as the freshman Folkwein launched her first career home run with a solo shot to center in the top of the second! While in the circle, Sydnie Watts, backed by some stellar defense, was on cruise control. Speaking of stellar defense, despite a lopsided score, the glove a short from Alyssa Massucci was a bright spot for The Tigers! Making each and every routine play look just that as she locked up the six hole throughout the evening.

However, Fitch found other holes and gaps throughout the infield and outfield, adding more offense in the top of the fourth, capped off by an Ayla Ray two-run blast to right-center! Putting the finishing touches on an dazzling performance, Sydnie Watts tossed the five inning no-hitter to emphatically defeat Howland 15-0. The win puts Fitch (2-0) in firm control of The All-American Conference (AAC) standings, as they will stay home, welcoming in a Portage county opponent in The Aurora Greenmen (3-1) on Thursday, March 30th with a 5 p.m. first pitch. For Howland (0-2) they will look to right the ship, as they are slated to have a home matchup with another Portage county school also on Thursday when The Crestwood Red Devils (1-0). Interviews with Players of The Game Ayla Ray and Kylie Folkwein can be found below!

SPRINGFIELD IMPRESSES IN MVAC OPENER

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Springfield scored five runs in the second inning on its way to a 9-1 victory over Jackson-Milton on Tuesday. Their big bats were led by Rachel Malatok, Madi Lesnak, and Jacey Mullen, all driving in runs in the inning.

The Tigers fired up the offense in the first inning, when Hannah Leipply drew a walk, scoring one run.

Lesnak got the win in the circle for the Tigers. The ace lasted seven innings, allowing seven hits and one run while striking out 11.

Macayle Thornhill started the game for Jackson-Milton. She went six innings, allowing nine runs on 14 hits and striking out nine.

Springfield blasted one home run on the day. Lesnak went yard in the second inning.

Springfield racked up 14 hits on the day. Emily Gerthung, Mullen, Malatok, Hannah Stoufer, and Gianna Piccuta each collected multiple hits. Mullen and Gerthung each collected three hits to lead the way.

Jackson-Milton scattered seven hits in the game. Paige Grope and Thornhill both managed multiple hits.

Springfield will move on to host Liberty on Saturday. First pitch is slated for 12:00.  Jackson Milton will be at home on Wednesday facing off with Southeast. First pitch scheduled for 5:00.

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BULLDOGS GIVE MURRAY WIN NUMBER 300

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HUBBARD, OHIO – Poland Seminary showed their offensive firepower in route to a 9-2 win Tuesday against Hubbard.

The Bulldogs scored five runs in the fourth inning with Dominic Elia, Teagan McCurdy, Chris Denney, Ryan Dilullo, and Aiden Thompson all driving in runs. Bryce Barringer and Matt Boccieri each tallied up multiple hits. 

Elia took the ball for Poland, lasting five innings only giving up one hit and two runs striking out nine Hubbard batters. Poland also showed their ability to play solid defense, not committing any errors. In this solid win over Hubbard.

Poland coach Richard Murray recorded his 300th career win. Poland will be back on the diamond Wednesday against Hubbard again, this time in Poland with first pitch at 5:00 p.m.

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SPARTANS SUPPLY PLENTY OF POWER

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COLUMBIANA, OHIO- The Boardman Spartans grabbed an early lead on its way to a 14-2 victory over the Heartland Christian Lions Varsity on Tuesday.

The Spartans got things started early when they scored on an error and a sacrifice fly by Luke Leonard in the first inning. Boardman secured the victory thanks to ten runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Ben Herrmann, Grayson Eicher, and Caleb Satterfield, a walk by Gavin Hyde, a groundout by Leonard, an error on a ball put in play by Herrmann, and a double by Dylan Barrett.

Hyde pitched the Spartans to victory as he lasted three innings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out six. Kevin Pekkanen and Dom Lombardo entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Drew Walker took the loss for Heartland Christian Lions. The southpaw allowed seven hits and 11 runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

 

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