In a thrilling offensive showdown, West Branch secured a dramatic walk-off victory against Twinsburg with a final score of 11-10.
West Branch’s offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Aaron Tucker’s impressive performance. Tucker went 4-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs and two runs scored, including the game-winning walk-off double. Beau Alazaus contributed three hits, driving in three runs and scoring once, while Gavin Bell also had a hot bat, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored. Hunter Shields added a hit, an RBI, and two runs scored, and Jaxon Robb chipped in with a hit and two RBIs.
Twinsburg put up a strong fight, but West Branch’s offensive firepower proved to be too much. Despite the loss, Twinsburg had several standout performances at the plate, but West Branch’s late-game heroics sealed the victory.
NEWTON FALLS OH- In a thrilling matchup in Newton Falls, Heartland managed to come out on top with a narrow 4-3 victory over the home team.
Heartland’s offense was led by Jake Walker, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI, and Jack Morgan, who contributed a hit, an RBI, a walk, and a run scored. Drew Gault had a perfect day at the plate, going 2-for-2 with an RBI and two walks, while Will Morgan added two hits and scored a run.
On the mound, Christian Hamilton pitched 5.1 solid innings for Heartland, allowing six hits and two earned runs while striking out two.
Newton Falls put up a fight with Ethan Powell leading the offense, going 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored. Owen Gazda also had a strong game, going 2-for-2 with an RBI and a walk, while Carter Rapczak added two hits of his own.
Cameron Huff pitched well for Newton Falls, striking out six batters over six innings while allowing six hits and one earned run.
In the end, Heartland’s timely hitting and solid pitching were enough to secure the close victory over Newton Falls.
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WARREN OH- Champion made quick work of Campbell in a league matchup, securing a dominant 10-0 victory in just five innings.
At the plate, Carson Fife led the charge for Champion with a 2-for-3 performance, driving in three runs and scoring once himself. Marky Nolan also contributed, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Shane Hixson added another RBI, going 1-for-2, while Zach Morris crossed the plate three times on his 2-for-4 outing.
On the mound, Fife was equally impressive, pitching a complete game shutout. In his five innings of work, he allowed just two hits while striking out an impressive 12 batters.
Champion’s strong offensive performance combined with Fife’s dominant pitching led to a decisive victory, maintaining their momentum in the league standings.
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TOLEDO OH- Canfield faced a tough challenge on Saturday and emerged victorious with a 7-4 win over St. John Jesuit.
The Canfield offense came through with clutch hits, led by Michael Patellis, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. Dylan Mancini contributed with a 1-for-3 performance, driving in two runs and scoring once himself. Tanner Stricko went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a walk, and a run scored, while Zain Jadallah added another RBI and scored a run on his 1-for-4 outing.
On the mound, Ryan Webbing got the start for Canfield and pitched three solid innings, allowing just two hits and one run while striking out five. Will Murphy came in for relief, pitching two innings, allowing only one hit, and striking out three batters to secure the win for Canfield.
With this victory, Canfield passed a significant test and showcased their offensive firepower and pitching depth.
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CANFIELD OH- West Branch wrapped up their weekend at the JoAnne Kernan Classic with an impressive 10-0 victory over Erie McDowell.
The West Branch offense came out firing on all cylinders, led by Mikayln Woods and Addie Craven, who both went 3-for-4 at the plate. Woods contributed three RBIs and scored two runs, while Craven added two RBIs and scored twice herself. Sarah Schmidt went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored, and Matti Hawk scored two runs.
On the mound, Klary McKay delivered a dominant performance, pitching 5.1 innings, allowing only one hit, and striking out six batters.
With this win, West Branch finished the tournament with a 2-1 record, showcasing their potent offense and solid pitching.
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CANFIELD OH- Ursuline wrapped up their successful run at the JoAnne Kernan Classic with another win, defeating Geneva 9-5 on Saturday.
The Ursuline offense came out strong, with multiple players making significant contributions. Arianna Schiavonne led the way, going 2-for-3 at the plate with three RBIs and a run scored. Gia Schiavonne also had a solid performance, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Katie Koulianos added two RBIs, while Erika Pert and Lilly Ditz each scored two runs.
On the mound, Bella Zamaria started for Ursuline, pitching 3.0 innings and striking out six batters while allowing three earned runs. Lilly Ditz came in relief and pitched the remaining 4 innings, allowing four hits and no earned runs.
With this win, Ursuline concluded the tournament with a perfect 2-0 record, showcasing their strong offense and solid pitching.
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CANFIELD OH- Boardman wrapped up their weekend at the JoAnne Kernan Classic with a victory, as they defeated Eastlake North 10-7 in their final game on Saturday.
The Boardman offense came out swinging, with multiple players contributing to the scoring. Tori Strines led the charge, going 2-for-2 at the plate, including a home run, two RBIs, and two runs scored. Maddie Wymer and Kaitie Pellin each added two RBIs, while Leah Habeger chipped in with two RBIs and a run scored. Alex Ward also contributed with a hit, a walk, and two runs scored.
On the mound, Tori Strines delivered a solid performance, pitching all 7.0 innings for Boardman. She struck out nine batters and allowed only two earned runs, helping to secure the win for her team.
Boardman’s win in their final game of the tournament was a positive end to the weekend, showcasing their offensive firepower and strong pitching.
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CANFIELD OH- Canfield wrapped up their JoAnne Kernan Classic on a high note, delivering a dominant performance against Erie McDowell with a commanding 10-0 victory on Saturday afternoon.
The Canfield offense came alive with multiple players contributing to the scoring. Marina Koenig led the charge, going 3-for-4 at the plate, including a home run and two RBIs. Sydney Lutz went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored, while Macey Kalina also had a big day, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs. Sofia Castranova and Faith Morell each contributed two hits, with Castranova adding an RBI and two runs scored.
On the mound, Malena Toth was nothing short of spectacular. The Canfield pitcher tossed a no-hitter over 6.0 innings, striking out an impressive 16 batters and issuing only one walk. The pitching performance stifled Erie McDowell’s offense, allowing Canfield to secure the shutout victory.
Canfield’s dominant win showcased their offensive firepower and pitching prowess, capping off the tournament with an impressive performance.
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CANFIELD OH- Columbiana showed resilience and determination as they bounced back from a tough loss to sweep their doubleheader on Saturday, defeating Lakeview in a thrilling extra-innings game and then overpowering West Branch.
In the first game against Lakeview, Columbiana’s offense came alive with clutch hits and a walk-off victory. Caitlynn Pleska led the charge, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Mackenzi Gamble contributed with a 2-for-5 performance and two RBIs. Ella Dota played a crucial role, scoring the walk-off run on a fielder’s choice. On the mound, Gamble pitched 3.2 innings, striking out three batters, while Pleska pitched 5.1 innings, allowing no runs and no walks.
Lakeview put up a strong offensive effort, with Paige Schwartz leading the way with a 2-for-4 performance, including two RBIs and a run scored. Isabella Isenberg and Kalyssa Werner also had multiple hits for Lakeview.
In the second game against West Branch, Columbiana continued their offensive momentum. Ella Dota and Caitlynn Pleska both hit home runs to power the team to victory. Dota went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored, while Pleska went 1-for-3 with a home run and a run scored. Cameron Perkins and Ava Davanza also contributed RBIs to secure the win.
On the mound, Gamble and Pleska combined for an impressive pitching performance. Gamble pitched 4.0 innings, allowing just one hit and striking out six batters, while Pleska pitched 3.0 innings, allowing four hits and no runs.
Despite the loss, West Branch put up a fight, with Josie Miliken leading the offense with a 2-for-4 performance.
Columbiana’s doubleheader sweep showcased their offensive firepower and resilience, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season.
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HOWLAND OH- LaBrae had a strong showing at Howland’s Toni Ross Invitational on Saturday, splitting their day with a commanding 14-2 victory over Solon.
In the game against Solon, LaBrae’s offense came alive with powerful hitting performances. Mariah Jones led the charge, going 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBIs, and two runs scored. Vada Allen contributed to the offensive onslaught with a 1-for-2 performance, three RBIs, and one run scored. Morgan Thompson had a standout game, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs, and one run scored, while Rylee McDonough went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, and three runs scored.
On the mound, Leah DeArmitt delivered a solid performance, pitching five innings, allowing just three hits, striking out four batters, and conceding only two earned runs.
The victory against Solon showcased LaBrae’s offensive firepower and solid pitching, setting a positive tone for the rest of the invitational.
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