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2021 GIRARD FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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GIRARD OH- As August continues to move on and we get closer to September, the high school football season is storming ahead. Nothing beats Friday night lights in the valley. YSN’s Running Point is just as excited for the season as you are. They dove in to previews of every team in the YSN family. When it comes to Girard, they are a team that showed clear improvement between their first and last games last season. An offense that is returning nearly everyone started to find a rhythm in the second half of the season. It promises to be an exciting season for the Indians. Join Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell as they give an in depth look at the Indians 2021 season. The 2021 Girard Football preview is here!

 

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DUKES TOO MUCH FOR GIRARD TO HANDLE

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HUBBARD, Ohio –

Through the first three innings of play the Girard Indians (16-10) held a firm lead over the #1 seeded Marlinton Dukes (21-6) in their district semi-final matchup, 4-0. Unfortunately for the Indians, the Dukes would strike big in the bottom half of the fourth.

Starting with their three hitting shortstop, Audrey Miller, the Dukes would hit 4 singles and reach once on an error to score 3 runs before even recording an out.

Still trailing by 1, the Dukes then loaded the bases after their 9 hitter would reach on a dropped third strike. After Angela Cirone was hit by the first pitch she saw to bring across a run, the Dukes would hit back-to-back singles to go out in front 7-4.

Tragedy would then strike for the Indians as they would make 3 errors to allow Marlington to jump out in front 12-4. The top seeded Dukes would plate an additional run later in the 5th thanks to a leadoff triple from Angela Cirone, followed by an RBI single off the bat of Morgan Davis.

Although the game was now out of the reach the Girard Indians continued to fight. A double and a pair of walks would load the bases for the Indians in the top of the 6th. A lineout and a popout from the 1-2 hitters of the Indians left Girard in danger of leaving the bases jammed and ending the game early.

Kaitlyn Culver would step to the dish and deliver aRBI single to left field. Trailing by 8, Emily Rosace would then reach first on an error by the third baseman and bring across the Indians second run of the inning. Scoring would end there for both teams, giving the Marlington Dukes the victory, 13-6.

TOP PERFORMERS:

GIRARD

Kaitlyn Culver – 3-for-3, 1 stolen base, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI

Sophie Griffith – 1-for-4, 1 double, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI

MARLINGTON

Morgan Davis – 2-for-4, 1 run scored, 2 RBIs

Audrey Miller – 2-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 RBI

Angela Cirone – 1-for-3, 1 triple, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI

WHAT’S NEXT:

Marlington– The Dukes will advance to faceoff with another member of the NE8 conference, the Hubbard Lady Eagles (16-9). The two teams faced off a little under a month ago in a game that would result in 10-9 victory at the Dukes place. Marlington has wavered since their victory over the Eagles, going 9-5 since with losses to top talent in and around the Valley.

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

POLAND TAKES FIRST ROUND MATCHUP WITH INDIANS

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POLAND OH-

Poland scored more runs than Girard, takes victory on Monday to the tune of 5-1.

In the first inning, Girard got their offense started when Drew Delgarbino singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the first inning, Poland tied things up at one when.

The Bulldogs pulled away for good with one run in the third inning.

Poland put up three runs in the fifth inning. Anthony Koulianos and Anthony Patellis each drove in runs during the inning.

Anthony Perry pitched the Bulldogs to victory. The righthander surrendered one run on five hits over four innings, striking out three. Dino Angelilli and Dominic Elia entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Delgarbino took the loss for Girard. The pitcher went six innings, allowing five runs on eight hits, striking out five and walking one.

Poland racked up eight hits in the game. Mason Planey, Koulianos, and Patellis all managed multiple hits. Patellis, Koulianos, and Planey all had two hits to lead.

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CHAMPION OVER POWERS INDIANS

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WARREN OH- Even though Champion gave up seven runs in the sixth inning, they still defeated Girard 14-11 on Friday. The big inning for Girard came thanks to walks by Cody Wylie, Ben Barnett, Kyle Bourlier, Evan Boyle, and Anthony Cortese and a single by Cortese.

The base paths were crowded in this high-scoring game. Champion  collected ten hits and Girard had seven.

The Flashes got things started in the first inning when Adam Fisher doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs.

Jack O’Shaughnessy was the winning pitcher for Champion. The righthander lasted four innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out seven. Aaron Ellsworth and Tyler Skaggs entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Skaggs recorded the last three outs to earn the save.

Jake Dohy took the loss for Girard. The bulldog surrendered seven runs on seven hits over three innings, striking out one.

The Flashes racked up ten hits on the day. O’Shaughnessy, Fisher, and Collin Brainard each managed multiple hits. O’Shaughnessy went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead. Micah Nolan led Champion with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 11 stolen bases.

Girard had seven hits in the game. Dohy and Andrew DelGarbino all managed multiple hits.

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RAIDERS EARN SHARE OF NE8 CROWN

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GIRARD OH-

Four hits from Bree Kohler helped lead South Range past Girard 13-3 on Friday. Kohler singled in the second, homered in the fourth, singled in the fifth, and homered in the sixth.

South Range earned the victory despite allowing Girard to score three runs in the third inning. Girard’s big inning was driven by a triple by Kaitlyn Culver and a single by Sophie Griffith.

The Raiders got on the board in the first inning when Juli Stachowicz singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

South Range tallied five runs in the fifth inning. The offensive onslaught by the Raiders was led by Kohler and Stachowicz, all driving in runs in the inning.

Kohler was credited with the victory for South Range. The righty surrendered zero runs on one hit over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one.

Emily Rosace took the loss for Girard. The bulldog allowed 12 hits and nine runs over four innings, striking out three.

Stachowicz started the game for the Raiders. The southpaw lasted two and a third innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out four and walking zero

South Range launched two home runs on the day. Kohler had a long ball in the fourth and sixth innings.

South Range racked up 15 hits. Kohler, Gretchen Bartels, Stachowicz, and Reagan Irons each collected multiple hits. Kohler led with four hits in five at bats.

Griffith went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Indians in hits.

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GIRARD RALLIES TO GET PAST WILDCATS

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GIRARD OH-

Girard won on Thursday in dramatic fashion to advance to a district semifinals. The Indians scored 4 runs in the 7th to win against Struthers, 5-4

Struthers fired up the offense in the first inning. Nicolina Pezzone doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

Emily Rosace was credited with the victory for Girard. The righthander allowed five hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out nine.

Pezzone took the loss for Struthers. The hurler surrendered five runs on seven hits over six and a third innings, striking out 11.

The Indians tallied seven hits on the day. Sophie Griffith and Seyhan Dede all managed multiple hits. Dede and Griffith each managed two hits to lead.

Struthers scattered five hits in the game. Brooke Adams and Mary Bayus all had multiple hits.

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GIRARD CRANKS IT UP ON CHANEY

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GIRARD OH-

Girard’s three pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as they defeated Chaney 22-0 on Tuesday. Sophie Griffith induced a groundout from Mariah Sharpe to get the last out of the game.

Emily Rosace led Girard to victory by driving in five runs. Rosace went 2-for-3 at the plate. Rosace drove in runs on a grand slam in the first.

The Indians fired up the offense in the first inning, when Rosace homered on a 0-2 count, scoring four runs.

Girard scored ten runs in the second inning. Tori Owens, Abbie Rafferty, McKayla Durr, Allison Durkin, Malina Serrano, and Griffith all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Rosace was the winning pitcher for Girard. The righty surrendered zero runs on zero hits over three innings, striking out eight. Sidnee Rice and Griffith entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Kailey May took the loss for Chaney. The bulldog allowed 18 hits and 22 runs over four innings, striking out one.

Girard socked one home run on the day. Rosace had a dinger in the first inning.

The Indians totaled 18 hits. Griffith, Serrano, Rosace, Durr, Owens, Durkin, and Rafferty all had multiple hits. Serrano and Griffith each collected three hits to lead.

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RAIDERS GET THE BEST OF GIRARD

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CANFIELD OH-

Girard watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 15-2 loss to South Range on Thursday. South Range scored on a single by Bree Kohler, a single by Juli Stachowicz, and a home run by Samantha Susany in the first inning.

The Indians struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing South Range, giving up 15 runs.

In the first inning, the Raiders got their offense started. Kohler drove in one when she singled.

South Range scored 11 runs in the second inning. Bortles, Stachowicz, Kelly Szolek, Jillian Strecanksy, Susany, and Madison Dado all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Kohler earned the victory on the rubber for the Raiders. The bulldog allowed four hits and two runs over five innings, striking out nine and walking zero.

Emily Rosace took the loss for Girard. The righty allowed 14 hits and 15 runs over two innings, walking zero.

South Range smacked two home runs on the day. Susany had a long ball in the first inning. Kohler went deep in the second inning.

Seyhan Dede, Sophie Griffith, Rosace, and Kaitlyn Culver each collected one hit to lead Girard.

South Range collected 16 hits. Reagan Irons, Kohler, Bortles, Jamie Feren, and Susany all managed multiple hits.

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MIKOS NOTCHES ANOTHER NO NO AS RANGE ROUTS INDIANS

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CANFIELD, OH – Brandon Mikos was brilliant on the pitcher’s mound on Thursday, as Mikos threw a no-hitter to lead South Range past Girard 18-0. Trey Pancake led the Raiders to victory by driving in four runs. Pancake Went 3-for-3 at the plate. Pancake drove in runs on 2 doubles in the first, and a walk in the third.

Mikos was the winning pitcher for South Range. He allowed zero hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out 12 and walking one. Dominic Bengalla took the loss for Girard. The pitcher lasted two innings, allowing five hits and nine runs. South Range racked up ten hits on the day. Pancake and Billy Skripac all managed multiple hits for the Raiders. Pancake’s 3-for-3 at the plate led South Range in hits.The Raiders didn’t commit a single error in the field. Pancake had 12 chances in the field, the most on the team.

 

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HOT CORNER WITH SPECIAL GUEST ASHLEY BURKHARDT

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Another week in softball that was unfortunately shortened due to the weather. That being said, there is always plenty to talk about every week. It’s going to be a great edition of the Hot Corner.

High School Recap: 

The week got started with a big statement inside the MVAC. Champion thumped Crestview to prove to the conference, and the softball scene that they were not a second thought. The Flashes scored a combined 22 runs in the first innings of the two games on Monday and Tuesday. Emma Gumant brought the power in game one knocking in 5 RBI with a home run. Gumant also pitched a gem throwing 8 strike outs in her 5.0 IP.  Then Champion one upped their game in the second meeting scoring 12 runs in the first inning. Much like her teammate in the first game, Cassidy Shaffer matched wonderful pitching with a power stacked offensive production. Shaffer went 4-4 with 5 RBI at the plate, while also throwing 5 innings giving up 0 earned runs. Both teams came into this series with a legitimate chance to win the MVAC, and Champion firmly planted their flag as remaining top dog in the conference.

Poland also came into this week leading their conference the NE8. Girard took a shot at the Bulldogs, and they didn’t miss. Emily Rosace handcuffed the high powered Poland offense. Rosace used her velocity, and riseball to keep the Bulldogs off balance. Rosace only gave up 1 run in 7 innings. She struck out 5. Abbie Rafferty led the charge at the plate for Girard. She went 3-3 with a RBI. Girard scored 3 runs, which was more than enough for the outing Rosace had. Girard’s win now shortens Poland’s lead on South Range to just 1 game. Poland still has a season series with Hubbard. And if the Eagles can win that series, or split it things all of the sudden get very interesting inside the NE8.

Jordan Anderson has been impressive in the circle all season for West Branch. She’s pitched multiple shut outs, and has come close to perfect games before, but this week she finally joined the perfect game party. Anderson reached perfection in the Warriors 11-0 win over Howland. The Tigers offense is no slouch. Cloe Lopez has 5 home runs on the year, and the Tigers have 12 as a team. Anderson was not phased by the threat of power. She struck out 10 Tigers on her way to perfection.

I was so excited to finally get a chance to head down to Louisville to see the Leopards play. They split a double header with a strong Claymont team. Kaylee Nolte absolutely lived up to her billing. The future Walsh player hit a two run home run on the day, and went 5-9 in the two games with 5 total RBI. She is one of the returning of their 2019 state championship team, and if the Leopards make another tournament run. You know Kaylee Nolte will be square in the middle of it.

YSN Alums:

Allison Smith continues her freshman season with Ohio State. She still leads the team in strike outs by a sizable margin. Smith has 109 strike outs on the season. Her ERA is still a very respectable 3.32. Smith has a record of 9-11, she also leads the team in complete games with 8. Also from Champion, Sophie Howell was a part of YSU’s first Horizon League regular season championship in program history. Howell pitched out of the bullpen in game 2 against Cleveland State throwing 2 innings, striking out 3, and giving up 1 hit. Lisbon’s Kennedy Vrable did not get an at bat over the weekend, but still deserves much credit for her team’s success. Mooney’s Conchetta Rinaldi continues to impress behind the plate for the Penguins. Rinaldi went 2-4 in game 2 vs the Vikings with 4 RBI. She went 1-3 in the Penguins series finale win that clinched the Horizon League title. South Range’s Caragyn Yanek continues her senior season with Findlay. Yanek got her 9th win of the season over the weekend against Hillsdale. Yanek struck out 8 in 5.0 IP. Louisville’s Sydney McKeever continues to fill in her role with Toledo as a baserunner. The Rockets are 23-20 as they gear up for the MAC tournament which will be held at Akron Firestone Stadium not too far from Louisville. I’m sure Sydney will have a strong fan base there.

Special Guest: Ashley Burkhardt 

Ashley is an Indiana native, Fort Wayne to be exact who won a state title in her high school days. Something not many people get to experience. However as Ashley’s career went on, she continued to be able to do things that not many others get to do. Burkhardt was recruited and signed to Purdue. The raise in level didn’t stop Burkhardt from shining on the field. Ashley was named NFCA All Region 3 years in a row. She was named first team All-Big 10 in 2014. In 2015, she had a slugging percentage of .618, hit 48 RBI, and 11 HR. Her success at Purdue earned her recognition and interested from the National Pro Fastpitch league. After her senior season she was drafted by the Dallas Charge. She also went on to be a volunteer assistant at Purdue. Ashley spent two season in the NPF before ending her career. Now, Ashley has her own physical and mental training program. She has a passion for working with the age group that is still growing into who they will be. Burkhardt also hosts her own podcast “When The Cleats Come Off” which can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also find her training program by visiting www.ashleybtraining.com

 

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