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SILVERMAN SPEARHEADS NEW GIRLS TENNIS PROGRAM AT GIRARD

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GIRARD OH- Girard is getting a shiny new toy in its chest of sports, and it’s coming in the form of girls tennis. Girard is starting up its new program this fall headed up by JJ Silverman who will serve as the head coach of the girls tennis team. Silverman works as the Girard school system as a student resource officer and when a family member came into the district needing an avenue to drive her passion for tennis, JJ stepped up. Wanting to give her and anyone else in Girard who wanted it the full high school athlete experience JJ got the Girard Tennis ball rolling.  To his surprise many girls showed interest in picking up the new sport. More than enough to fill a quality team.

Now the focus is getting the girls that will fill the roster things they’ll need to succeed. Whether that be a court to call home, or any equipment a new tennis player might need Silverman is focused on making it a reality. The community has already shown how much they are willing to back him and the girls.  It’s what makes Girard such a special place, and why even though he’s a Liberty Leopard graduate JJ can still call Girard a home.

Technically the team will be a club sport for the first three years of its existence, but they will still carry a full schedule, and be eligible for the state tournament.  August 1st will mark the inaugural season of Girard girls tennis.

Silverman took the time to come on YSN’s Running Point to talk about everything that goes into starting a new program, what drove him to get the ball moving, and so much more. Check out this exclusive interview with the head coach of Girard Girls Tennis, only on YSN!

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ROSACE MILESTONE HIGHLIGHTS GIRARD’S TOURNAMENT WIN

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GIRARD OH- Girard Lady blew out Struthers 12-1 on Tuesday to advance to the sectional finals.

Girard opened up scoring in the first inning, when Morgan Minnol threw a wild pitch allowing one run across the plate.

The Indians tallied six runs in the second inning. Their offense in the inning was led by Kylie Carpenter, Abbie Rafferty, Emily Rosace, Aly Wakefield, and Kyra Bell, all driving in runs in the frame.

Rosace got the start for Girard. The righthander allowed one hit and one run over five innings, striking out seven and walking zero. Rosace notched her 300th career strikeout on the night.

Minnol led things off in the circle for Struthers. Minnol went four innings, allowing 12 runs on ten hits.

Girard scattered ten hits in the game. Malina Serrano, Bell, and Rosace each racked up multiple hits. Serrano led the way with three hits in four at bats. Girard tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Wakefield led the way with two.

Zoey Simpson went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Struthers in hits.

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GIRARD BLOWS DOWN THE RAIDERS

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GIRARD OH- Emily Rosace didn’t allow a single run as Girard defeated Harding 13-0 on Thursday. Rosace allowed just two hits.

Girard secured the victory thanks to ten runs in the fourth inning. Their big bats were led by Kylie Carpenter, Ali Durkin, Abbie Rafferty, Rosace, Megan Durkin, and Kristina Olesky, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Girard put up ten runs in the fourth inning. The offensive firepower was led by Carpenter, Durkin, Rafferty, Rosace, Durkin, and Olesky, all driving in runs in the inning.

Rosace got the start for the Indians. The pitcher lasted five innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out five and walking zero.

Girard tallied one home run on the day. Rosace had a homer in the fourth inning.

Girard collected 14 hits. Rafferty, Sidnee Rice, and Ava Serrano each had multiple hits. Rice and Rafferty each collected three hits to lead the way.

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GIRARD WINS THIRD GAME OF THE WEEK

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By Michael Wolfgang


GIRARD, OHIO – After sweeping Jefferson in a two game set this week, Girard went out of conference Thursday to get a win over Warren Harding we 7-4.

Girard found themselves in a neck and neck battle most of the way but found a way to get the bats rolling late with an explosive five run bottom of the fifth inning to snatch the win.

Girard trailed 4-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Will Hynes doubled on a 0-1 count that brought home two runs. Zack Ward had a big offensive day going 2-for-3 with two RBI’s to power the Girard lineup. Ward’s teammate Dominic Phillips went 3-for-4 at the plate to be the Indians hit leader.

Tyler Wilson was crowned the winning pitcher. Wilson surrendered one run on one hit over three and a third innings while sitting down two Raider batters with strikeouts. Girards final line was the seven runs on nine hits with three fielding errors that Harding couldn’t find enough ways to take advantage of.

Girard has now won three games in a row and will look to keep the good times rolling at home against Howland on Friday at 5:00 p.m.

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.

ITS ALL SMILES AFTER ANOTHER GIRARD WIN

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GIRARD OH- Emily Rosace shut down Struthers, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Girard to a 10-0 conference victory on Friday.

Girard got things moving in the first inning, when Rosace grounded out, scoring two runs.

The Indians notched five runs in the fourth inning. Their big bats in the inning were led by singles by Abbie Rafferty, Rosace, and Ava Serrano, a walk by Sidnee Rice, and a double by Ali Durkin.

A single by Brooke Adams in the fifth inning was a positive for Struthers.

Rosace was on the rubber for Girard. Rosace lasted five innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out six and walking zero.

Morgan Minnol led things off on the rubber for Struthers. The hurler allowed 11 hits and ten runs over four innings.

The Indians totaled 11 hits in the game. Durkin, Aly Wakefield, and Rice each collected multiple hits. Durkin went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the way in hits.

Girard and Struthers will finish up their NE8 series on Monday as they meet up in Struthers. First pitch is set for 5:00.

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BULLDOGS BATS DO THE JOB

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CORTLAND OH-Gianna Caruso had a busy day at the plate on Monday, smacking four hits in Lakeview’s 11-4 victory over Girard. Caruso singled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the third, and singled in the fifth.

Girard scored three runs in the third inning, but Lakeview still managed to pull out the victory. Girard offense in the inning was led by Sidnee Rice and Ali Durkin, both driving in runs.

The Bulldogs got on the board in the first inning when Mack Stowe homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.

Emily Rosace toed the rubber for Girard. The hurler allowed 13 hits and 12 runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six.

Lakeview tallied two home runs on the day. Kennedy Bartlett went for the long ball in the third inning. Stowe had a long ball in the first inning.

The Bulldogs collected 13 hits on the day. Caruso, Izzy Haines, and Bartlett all collected multiple hits. Caruso went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.

Girard racked up 11 hits. Abbie Rafferty, Kylie Carpenter, Aly Wakefield, and Malina Serrano each managed multiple hits on the day.

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INDIANS ARE DECISIVE IN VICTORY

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By Matt Morrison

GIRARD, OHIO- In a matchup up between Girard and Niles, all the right things went in favor of Girard as they won 24-0.

Sidnee Rice went 4 for 5 and Abbie Rafferty went 4 for 4 as Rice and Rafferty combined for 8 hits and 5 runs to help the Indians on the offensive side. On the defensive side the Indians were led by Emily Rosace, who pitched the full five innings allowing only 2 hits and striking out 11. Isabella Rexroad was the starting pitcher for Niles as she allowed 15 hits and 18 runs.

Girard will now travel to West Branch on Saturday to take on the Warriors. Niles will host the Mineral Ridge Rams this Friday. 

INDIANS SEASON MEETS THE END IN OVERTIME

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CHARDON OH – In a game in which they trailed most of the way, Gilmour Academy rallied late to knock off Girard 61-55 in overtime. After trailing at halftime and 40-32 through three quarters, Gilmour looked towards their senior leader Adisa Molton II who provided 21 points to help extend their season. A 50-50 score pushed things to overtime where a late three point shot by Zachary Titas ultimately sealed the deal for Gilmour.

Although it came in defeat, Thomas Cardiero led Girard with 22 points, Gus Johnson added 14 points, and Ryan Fitzgerald finished up with 11. The hard fought win propels Gilmour into the district final game as they will battle with Ursuline. The showdown will take place at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin with a 4 p.m. tip-off Saturday night.

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GIRARD TURNS IT AROUND

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SPRINGFIELD OHIO – On Tuesday night, the Girard Indians boys basketball team edged out the Springfield Tigers for a nice 54-44 road victory.

In the contest, Thomas Cardiero led the Indians in scoring with 21 points. For the Tigers, it was Seandelle Gardner leading the way with 19 points and Sean Guerriero backing him up with 10 points. Girard was able to put together two 19 point scoring quarters coming in the second and fourth quarters. Trailing through three quarters, Girard was able to snatch victory out scoring the Tigers 19-7 in the fourth quarter.

Girard finishes the regular season tied for Northeast 8 Athletic Conference champions with a record of 14-7. Springfield has one more regular season game coming up this Friday at home against the LaBrae Vikings at 7 p.m.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Wolfgang