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EAGLES SHINE BRIGHTEST UNDER THE LIGHTS

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By Matt Morrison


NILES, OHIO-  Warren JFK snuck a close win from Warren G. Harding 3-1, in what was a game that came down to the last at bat when Warren G. Harding’s Clark Kellar struck out with two men on base.

The Eagles were led by Santino Ciambotti and by Caleb Hadley, who both had multiple hits. Freddy Bolchalk was in the zone on the mound for the Eagles, allowing only 4 hits, 1 run, and sat down ten batters at the plate.

Braylen Schuller was the losing pitcher of the night, allowing 7 hits, 3 runs, and 3 strikeouts through six innings of work.

The Eagles will return to play Benedictine on the road this Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. 

WEST BRANCH EARNS PROGRAM WIN NUMBER 500

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By Michael Wolfgang


BELOIT, OHIO – A good, solid, hard fought softball game was what we got Thursday night between Minerva and West Branch, a win that marked Sis Woods and the programs 500th win with the first win coming back on April 9th, 1987 against Columbiana.

After being tied 3-3 going into the bottom of the fourth inning, West Branch got it going with four runs in the frame. In the fourth, Addi Craven sent a two-run homerun over the fence on a 1-0 count. Klary McKay followed that up with a single on the first pitch of the at bat that scored one run.

West Branch added up a total of 20 hits as a team in the game with Sara Schmidt, Josie Milliken, Nicole Stoffer, Libbie Davis, Mati Hawk, Craven, and McKay each  going for multi- hit efforts. McKay went the distance on the rubber for West Branch, allowing seven runs on 13 hits and striking out nine.

Canton South will be the next opponent for West Branch on Friday at 5:00 p.m. on the road.

BADGER RUNS BY THE COWBOYS

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By Matt Morrison


NILES, OHIO- In what was an exciting and somewhat unusual , the Badger Braves ran away against the Chaney Cowboys 15-6 in which the Braves had three inside the park home runs.

After the Cowboys took the lead in the top of the first inning, the Braves scored twelve unanswered runs in the bottom of the first to stay in the lead for good. Brad Hamilton led the way for the Braves as he went 3 for 3 at the plate including hitting two of the three inside the park homeruns. Trey Davis, who went 1 for 4 on the day had the other inside the park homerun.

Lewis Flowers got the win on the mound as he pitched two innings, allowing 2 hits, 4 runs, and sat down 3 batters.

The losing pitcher on the mound was Marquis Sly who allowed 9 hits, 16 runs, and had 3 strikeouts for the Cowboys.

Chaney will try to bounce back when they take on the visiting Lettonia Bears on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. The Braves will look for two wins in a row when they go up against East Palestine at home on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.

RAIDERS COUNTER PUNCH GETS THEM SEASON SWEEP OF POLAND

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POLAND OH- After winning emphatically on Wednesday night 9-0, South Range came in to Game 2 against Poland knowing they were going to get a battle. Although to start it seemed destined to be another runaway. The Raiders quickly jumped out to a 5-0 lead after their half of the 3rd. Big hits early in the game for the Raiders came from Julie Stachowicz who put them on the board first with a two run single.  Gretchen Bartels stepped up in the third with a two run single to put the 5th runs on the board.

Poland was not shaken by the deficit though, as they finally found a crack in the daunted Raiders pitching. In the bottom of the third the Bulldogs struck for Leanna Boccieri got the scoring for Poland started with a two run double.  Leann Williams singled in another run later on in the inning to make it 5-4, and right after her Kylie Hudran walked to tie up the game at 5. A Mary Brant double in the next inning would give the Bulldogs their first lead of the series 6-5.

Unfortunately for Poland, the Raiders were down but not out. They proved how much they can fight back with a dramatic counter punch.  With two outs in the 5th, the Raiders made their move.  Maddie Dado came up with a clutch RBI single to tie the game back up, and then Bartels struck again with a double that gave the Raiders back the lead.  Jamie Feren would eventually add an insurance run with a RBI groundout scoring Keira Brogan who tripled the at bat before.

Poland would put the game tying run on base in the 7th with two outs but Stachowicz would induce a fly out from Avery Jakobovic to end the threat and seal the South Range win.

Bartels was perfect at the plate for the Raiders going 2-2 with a walk and 3 RBI. Stachowicz led the Raiders in hits with a 3-4 day knocking in 2 RBI.  Dado and Feren both added RBI to the Raiders offense. Brogan went 2-3 at the top of the order with a run scored.

Stachowicz picked up the win in the circle for the Raiders pitching the final 4.1 innings of the game.  She only gave up 3 hits and 1 earned run.  She struck out 4.

Poland was led by Brant who went 2-4 with 2 RBI and a run scored. Boccieri also notched a pair of RBI for the Bulldogs going 1-3 with a run scored.  Hudran finished the night with multiple hits going 2-3 with a walk, a run scored, and a RBI.

Both teams are going to go travel to sharpen their tools over the weekend.  South Range will head to Stow to take on Tallmadge and Stow Monroe Falls. Start times for those two games are 1:00 and 3:00.  Poland is heading to Ashland to participate in the Wendy’s Classic. They have a matchup with Ontario on Friday at 4:30.

LADY RAIDERS MAKE PRESENCE FELT AGAINST POLAND

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CANFIELD, OH- Juli Stachowicz shut down Poland, throwing a complete game shutout and leading South Range to a 9-0 victory on Wednesday

South Range secured the victory thanks to six runs in the sixth inning. The offensive firepower by the Raiders was led by Gretchen Bartels, Keira Brogan, and Stachowicz, all driving in runs in the frame.

South Range opened up scoring in the first inning. Samantha Susany singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.

The Lady Raiders tallied six runs in the sixth inning. South Range’s offense in the inning was led by Bartels, Brogan, and Stachowicz, who all drove in runs.

A pair of singles by Boccieri in the first inning was a positive for Poland.

Stachowicz took the win for South Range. The lefty surrendered zero runs on five hits over seven innings, striking out nine.

Katie McDonald was in the circle for Poland. The bulldog allowed 14 hits and nine runs over six innings, striking out three and walking one.

The Raiders tore the cover off the softball and tallied two home runs on the day. Brogan had a homer in the sixth inning. Stachowicz went yard in the sixth inning as well.

South Range tallied 14 hits. Stachowicz, Jamie Feren, Kelly Szolek, Bartels, and Brogan each had multiple hits for the Raiders. Szolek, Feren, and Stachowicz each collected three hits to lead the way. South Range

Boccieri went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Poland Seminary in hits.


A DOSE OF DEJOY

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BROOKFIELD OH- Brookfield’s softball program has a pretty good history with power hitters. It’s one of the reason they have such a rich tradition of success.  The long ball can get you to a lot of places, and this year for Brookfield it’s senior Abby DeJoy who has quickly mounted up a reputation of being a very dangerous bat.  DeJoy heads up a high powered offense that gives more than enough support to their dominant pitching.  DeJoy is not just a big bat though, she also leads the infield as one of the best shortstops in the area with a glove in her hand. DeJoy doesn’t rest on her talent, she is an invaluable leader on a roster that is stocked with seniors.

DeJoy is currently hitting .462 at the plate in 13 games played.  She has hit 5 doubles, and 6 home runs on her way to 21 RBI.  With her walk totals elevated because her power, her on base percentage is .543. She has a monster slugging percentage of 1.103.  She has also only made 2 errors all season at short, and has a fielding percentage off .938.

DeJoy took the time to catch up with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig about her season, and career at Brookfield. They talk about her growth into leadership, what makes this Warrior team so special, and much more. Check out the latest Brookfield softball Player Profile only on YSN!

 

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MCCALLA THROWS HER SECOND NO HITTER OF THE SEASON

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MCDONALD OH- Haleigh McCalla was brilliant on the rubber on Wednesday, as she threw a no-hitter to lead Springfield past McDonald 6-1.

McDonald got on the board in the first inning when Gianna Mancini drew a walk, scoring one run.

Springfield pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Madi Lesnak doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run and Rachel Malatok singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.

McCalla pitched Springfield to victory. The pitcher went seven innings, allowing one run on zero hits and striking out 20.

Bri McCombs took the loss for McDonald. The lefty lasted four innings, allowing three hits and three runs while striking out six and walking one.

Springfield hit one home run on the day. Emily Gerthung had a homer in the sixth inning.

Gerthung went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Springfield in hits.

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BLUE JAYS HAVE A BIG NIGHT

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NORTH JACKSON OH- Jackson-Milton cruised to an easy victory over Lisbon 7-1 on Wednesday.

The Blue Jays got things moving in the first inning. Mia Greco drove in one when she tripled.

Jackson-Milton scored three runs in the fifth inning. The Blue Jays’s big bats in the inning were led by a single by Grace Johns and a double by Brena McBeth.

Macayle Thornhill got the start for Jackson-Milton. The ace went seven innings, allowing one run on five hits, striking out three and walking zero.

Morgan Lively led things off in the circle for the Blue Devils. Lively allowed eight hits and seven runs over six innings, striking out 12.

The Blue Jays racked up eight hits on the day. Paige Grope and Greco all had multiple hits. Grope went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the way in hits.

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LAKEVIEW KEEPS PACE IN THE NE8

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CORTLAND OH- Isabella Isenberg didn’t allow a single run against Niles, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Lakeview to a 18-0 victory on Tuesday

Gianna Caruso led Lakeview to victory by driving in four runs. Caruso went 3-for-3 at the plate. Caruso drove in runs on a triple in the first, a home run in the third, and a double in the fourth.

The Bulldogs got on the board in the first inning when Caruso tripled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Lakeview put up five runs in the second inning. Their offense in the inning came from a walk by Maggie Pavlansky, a single by Hallie Capan, a sac fly by Izzy Haines, and by Addison Allen.

Isenberg was on the rubber for Lakeview. The pitcher surrendered zero runs on one hit over five innings, striking out 12 and walking zero.

The Bulldogs smacked one home run on the day. Caruso went yard in the third inning.

Lakeview scattered 17 hits in the game. Pavlansky, Mack Stowe, Caruso, Makenna Werner, and Capan all managed multiple hits. Caruso, Stowe, and Pavlansky all had three hits to lead.

The Bulldogs didn’t commit a single error in the field. Stowe had the most chances in the field with ten. Lakeview  stole nine bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Pavlansky led the way with three.

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SOUTH RANGE TIES UP NE8 STANDINGS

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South Range had no trouble on offense on Wednesday night, winning big over Poland 11-2

The Raiders got things started in the first inning when Billy Skripac’s sac fly scored one run.

South Range tallied five runs in the second inning. The offensive firepower was led by Smesko, Shane Lindstrom, Gaven Nagy, Nick Plunkett, and Skripac, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Skripac toed the rubber for the Raiders. The pitcher surrendered two runs on two hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out 11.

Matt Paparodis was on the pitcher’s mound for Poland Seminary. Paparodis went three and a third innings, allowing ten runs on eight hits and striking out two. Mike Gushura threw two and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen.

South Range racked up 11 hits in the game. Skripac, Smesko, and Lindstrom each managed multiple hits. Lindstrom, Smesko, and Skripac each managed two hits to lead.

Paparodis went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Poland Seminary in hits.