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JONES, GIRARD WALK IT OFF AGAINST HUBBARD

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GIRARD, OH- What a week for walk-off wins.  You can now add Hannah Jones to the list of hometown heroes.  The Girard Indians seized victory in dramatic walk-off fashion, thanks to a walk-off fielder’s choice at the end of the game to topple Hubbard. The game was tied at two with Girard batting in the bottom of the ninth when Gillian Ryser induced Hannah Jones to hit into a fielder’s choice, but the deciding run scored.

The pitching was at a premium both sides. Girard pitchers struck out 12, while undefined sat down 13.  While Hubbard got things moving in the second inning. Kellsie Leshnak grounded out, scoring one run.  Hubbard continued later and knotted the game up at two in the top of the fourth inning, when Leshnak singled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run.

Angela Spisak was in the circle for Girard. She surrendered two runs on three hits over four innings, striking out three and walking one.  Kaitlyn Culver went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead the Lady Indians in hits.

Hubbard tallied six hits. Jackie Adler and Hannah Kist all collected multiple hits for Hubbard.

 

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LADY EAGLES JUMP OUT EARLY VS. GIRARD

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HUBBARD, OH- Girard watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in an 11-1 loss to Hubbard on Tuesday. Hubbard scored on a single by Grace Narkum and a single by Jackie Adler in the first inning, and never looked back.

The Lady Indians struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Hubbard, giving up 11 runs.  Hubbard got things moving in the first inning, when Narkum singled on a 3-2 count, driving in a run.  Later on, Hubbard scored six runs in the sixth inning. Hubbard big bats were led by Sydney Bowser, Haley Croyle, Hannah Kist, Kellsie Leshnak, and Alexis Najdusak, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Narkum toed the rubber for Hubbard. She allowed three hits and one run over six innings, striking out five and walking one.  Samantha Dohy was in the circle for Girard. She surrendered 11 runs on 12 hits over five and two-thirds innings, striking out nine.

Kaitlyn Culver, Hannah Jones, and Dohy each managed one hit to lead the Lady Indians.  Hubbard racked up 12 hits. Najdusak, Kist, and Adler all had multiple hits for Hubbard.

GIRARD RALLIES AROUND SPISAK, BLANK CRESTVIEW

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COLUMBIANA, OH- On a wild weather day and during an event for a great cause, donations to charity were aplenty, but runs were scarce for Crestview.  Girard’s Angela Spisak didn’t allow a single run against Crestview, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Girard to a 10-0 victory on Saturday.

Errors were the focus of the game for the Lady Rebs with one bright spot for Crestview being a single by Shianna Mathes in the fourth inning.

Spisak led things off in the pitcher’s circle for the Lady Indians. She surrendered zero runs only giving up two hits over six innings, striking out two.  Offensively, Girard racked up nine hits on the day. Samantha Dohy and Hannah Jones each had multiple hits for Girard. Jones and Dohy each collected two hits to lead the Lady Tribe.

 

 

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LADY PIRATES NAB WIN FROM GIRARD

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Girard Lady Indians lost the lead late in a 6-4 defeat to Southeast on Saturday. The game was tied at four with Southeast batting in the bottom of the sixth when the Lady Pirates singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.  A frustrating loss for Girard as they out-hit Southeast ten to eight.

In the first inning, Girard got their offense started when Tori Owens singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.  Kaitlyn Culver started the game for Girard Indians Varsity. She allowed eight hits and six runs over six innings, striking out two.

Girard racked up ten hits on the day. Culver, Sahan Dede, and Owens each collected multiple hits for the Lady Tribe. Owens, Dede, and Culver each collected two hits to lead Girard .

 

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MCDERMOTT PICKS HIRAM JUST FOR KICKS

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GIRARD, OH-  Two-time All-Conference Kicker for the Girard Indians, Bailey McDermott has put his cards on the table for where he’ll play next year.  The stand-out power leg will take his talents to Hiram College to kick for Coach Henry Stanford and the Terriers.

McDermott’s accolades also include the elite 100-Point Club in Girard, and being MaxPreps Top 2 in PAT across all OHSAA Divisions.  All the while helping Girard make it to the State Championship Game in 2018 while going 66-76 on the season and 134 for 167 in his PAT career for the Indians.

On behalf of all of us at YSN, we wish Bailey all the best as he takes his next steps in his academic and athletic careers.  Go Terriers!

 

TRIBE STEAL THE SERIES AGAINST CONFERENCE FOE

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GIRARD, OH- The Girard Indians Varsity (1-0)snatched the lead late in the game in a 5-4 victory over Struthers (0-1) on Tuesday. The game was tied at three with Girard batting in the bottom of the fifth when Nick DeGregory singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring the go-ahead run.  The Indians earned the victory despite allowing Struthers to score three runs in the fifth inning. The offensive firepower by Struthers was led by Rob Tomko and Billy Opritza, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Struthers knotted the game up at four in the top of the seventh inning, when Austin Claussell induced David McLaughlin to hit into a fielder’s choice, scoring one runner for the Wildcats.  Claussell earned the victory on the hill for Girard. He lasted one inning, allowing one hit and one run while walking one.  Hunter Stellato took the loss for Struthers. He allowed two hits and one run over one inning, striking out two and walking one.

Braydon Freeland started the game for the Indians.  He lasted six innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out eight.  Tomko started the game for Struthers. He lasted five innings, allowing eight hits and four runs while striking out four

Offensively, Girard collected ten hits on the day. Aidan Warga, Claussell, and DeGregory all managed multiple hits for the Tribe.  Claussell and Warga each collected three hits to lead the Indians.  Struthers racked up seven hits on the day. Tomko and Opritza each collected multiple hits for Struthers. Tomko led Struthers with three hits in four at-bats.

 

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LATE RUN PACES INDIANS OVER WILDCATS

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STRUTHERS, OH- Monday’s game against Girard was a heartbreaker for the Struthers Wildcats, as they lost the lead late in an 8-2 defeat. The game was tied at two with Girard batting in the top of the fifth when Anthony Cortese singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs and locking the win for the Indians.

The Struthers Wildcats struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Girard, giving up eight runs.

Girard got things moving in the first inning. Braydon Freeland drove in one when he singled.  Girard scored four runs in the sixth inning. Freeland, Devin Dutton, and Aidan Warga all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Nick DeGregory led the Girard to victory on the mound. He allowed three hits and two runs over five innings, striking out seven. Matt Miles threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Anthony Monaco took the loss for Struthers.  He went four innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out five.

Billy Opritza led Struthers with two hits in three at-bats.  Freeland went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Girard in hits.

 

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YSN CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME A MASSIVE SUCCESS

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CANFIELD, OH- Basketball Fans and supporters turned out in droves during last night’s inaugural YSN Charity All-Star Basketball Games.  Proceeds raised during the event are to be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand to help fight childhood cancer.  In front of a nearly capacity crowd at South Range High School, and over 7,000 viewers on YSNLive.com the showcase of over 20 different schools under the YSN banner proved to be top-notch entertainment.

Kinzley Blatch draws up a play for her squad during the 2019 YSN All-Star Game. Photo Credit Greg Eskra

The girls led things off with some serious star-power.  Ursuline standout and Pitt recruit, Dayshanette Harris started things off with a three-pointer (11 points on the night) for Team Blatch.  Also showing off the hot-hand last night was Crestview Senior, Haley Eskra who dialed long distance one more time for her Coach and fans and finished with 5 points.

For Team Nittoli, Poland’s Sarah Bury led the way with 14 points and was voted YSN All-Star Game MVP as she cashed in clutch free throws down the stretch to help her team to a 64-61 victory.

Also contributing in the victory were Struthers’ Trinity McDowell and East Liverpool’s Emma Ludwig who had 8 points apiece.

The boys game proved to be a high-flying affair and shined a light on the top-tier talent in Northeast Ohio.  There were dunks, alley-oops, and fans were treated to plenty of splash-downs from beyond the arc.  East Liverpool’s Gabriel Roach led all scorers with 19 points while putting on a show with numerous dunks to give Team Conley the victory 103-95 over Team Stanton.  Roach was also voted by the fans as the game’s Most Valuable Player.

For Team Stanton, Girard’s Matt Payich set the tone with some incredible play of his own adding several rim-rocking dunks and also contributed from beyond the arc.

We wish to thank all involved in these games as we feel they were the most fun games we’ve seen in an All-Star Game.  Final totals are still rolling in for what was raised for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, so stay tuned for the amazing show of generosity exhibited on March 20, 2019.

GIRARD’S JOHNSON SET TO CREATE BUZZ AT BW

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GIRARD, OH- Girard Senior, Michael Johnson has decided to continue his academic and athletic career at Baldwin Wallace University.  Johnson helped lead his team to the State Championship game in 2018.

Over the course of his career as an Indian, Johnson racked up 57 tackles on defense as a safety.  Offensively this year Michael hauled in 250 yards receiving and was in the painted grass 5 times in 2018 at the wideout position.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL JOHNSON

Michael has a 3.0 GPA and will attend school to study Pre-Med while playing wide receiver for the Jackets.  We at YSN wish Michael and his family the best of luck at the next level on and off the field!  Go Yellow Jackets!

GIRARD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BOWLING TEAM WON SECTIONS – NEXT COMPETITION IS DISTRICTS

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Sectionals were held Sunday, February 10, 2019. Girls Districts will be on Sunday, February 17, 2019 @ 12 Noon and the Boys Districts will be on Monday, February 18, 2019 @ 12 Noon _ BUCKEYE LANES, 24488 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070 – Phone: 440/777-6363

Girard Varsity Bowling Bowling teams have made it to State the last 2 years. There is a very high potential that they will make it there 3 times in a row in 2019. GO GIRARD INDIANS
The State Championships are held the first weekend in March in Columbus if the team make it through districts. Girard Varsity Girls Bowling Team placed 3rd.

VARSITY BOYS – 2018-2019 SEASON STATS 
High Team Baker Game 255
High Team Match Total 2,814

Brett Ziegler
Season average 192.1 (for 22 games)
High Game 232
High 2 Game Series 435

Dylan Puz
Season average 199.37 (for 24 games)
High Game 279
High 2 Game Series 503

Jonathan Moore
Season average 208.6 (for 8 games)
High Game 257
High 2 Game Series 476

Logan Barta
Season average 211.75 (for 24 games)
High Game 279
High 2 Game Series 508

Donny Bishop
Season average 228 (for 24 games)
High Game 279
High 2 Game Series 526

Nathan Moore
Season average 187.4 (for 15 games)
High Game 233
High 2 Game Series 417

VARSITY GIRLS 2018-2019 SEASON STATS
High Team Baker Game 207
High Team Match Total 2,220

Maddie Moore
Season average 141.69 (for 23 games)
High Game 173
High 2 Game Series 331

Cierra Anzelmo
Season average 162.79 (for 24 games)
High Game 207
High 2 Game Series 375

Natalie Kazda
Season average 145.78 (for 14 games)
High Game 201
High 2 Game Series 330

Rachel Foreback
Season average 191.21 (for 23 games)
High Game 240
High 2 Game Series 443

Heidi Trautman
Season average 193.08 (for 24 games)
High Game 254
High 2 Game Series 457

Taylor Tillman
Season average 135.87 (for 8 games)
High Game 203
High 2 Game Series 316

NOTE: There are other girls on the roster that do not have averages.

SOURCE: Marci Barta