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FLASHES TAKE THEIR WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD

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GARRETTSVILLE, OH – The Champion Golden Flashes defeated Garfield 10-2 on Thursday thanks to a timely six runs in a big sixth inning. Addi Warzala, Madison Ziegler, Olivia Gray, Mady Jones, Isabella Meyer, and Hailey Householder each drove in runs during the inning. 

 

In the first inning, Garfield got their offense started when Ketley Fresch singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. In the top of the second inning, Champion tied things up at one. Tayler Fuller grounded out, scoring one run. After Champion scored one run in the top of the seventh, Garfield answered with one of their own. Champion scored when Ziegler singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. Garfield then answered when they grounded out, scoring one run.

 

Champion pulled away for good with two runs in the fifth inning. In the fifth Warzala hit a solo homer. They tallied six runs in the sixth inning. Champion’s offense in the inning was led by Warzala, Ziegler, Gray, Jones, Meyer, and Householder, who all drove in runs.

Morgan Davis earned the win for Champion. The pitcher surrendered two runs on seven hits over seven innings, striking out three and walking zero.

Elizabeth Moore took the loss for Garfield. She went seven innings, allowing ten runs on ten hits and striking out two.

Champion tallied one home run on the day. Warzala went deep in the fifth inning. They tallied ten total hits on the day. Olivia Zigarovich, Gray, Ziegler, and Warzala all managed multiple hits. Warzala, Ziegler, Gray, and Zigarovich each managed two hits to lead the Golden Flashes.

Fresch led Garfield with two hits in three at bats.

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BROOKFIELD TOPPLES REIGNING MVAC CHAMPS

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WARREN OH- Friday’s game against Brookfield was a heartbreaker for Champion Golden Flashes Varsity, as they lost the lead late in a 5-3 defeat. Brookfield trailed 3-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Abby DeJoy homered on a 0-1 count, scoring three runs.

Brookfield got things moving in the second inning. Brookfield scored one run when Cadence Huffman doubled.

Champion tallied three runs in the third inning. They scored their runs on a single by Olivia Zigarovich.

Miranda Nicholson took the win for Brookfield. The hurler surrendered two runs on seven hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking one.

Abigail Meadors took the loss for Champion. The righty surrendered five runs on eight hits over six innings, striking out six and walking one.

Morgan Davis went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Golden Flashes in hits. Champion didn’t commit a single error in the field. Mady Jones had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

Brookfield had eight hits in the game. Anna Reichart and DeJoy all collected multiple hits.

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CHAMPION CONTINUES TO RUN MVAC

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Champion made a statement inside the MVAC that they’re still the team to beat. They beat Crestview 6-3 on Thursday.

Champion fired up the offense in the first inning. An error scored two runs.

Abigail Meadors took the win for the Flashes. The righty went seven innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and striking out two.

Kaedyn Sutton took the loss for Crestview. Sutton went six innings, allowing six runs on four hits and striking out four.

Champion smacked one home run on the day. Isabella Meyer had a homer in the second inning.

Mady Jones, Olivia Zigarovich, Meyer, and Tayler Fuller each collected one hit to lead.

Karsyn Moore led Crestview with two hits in four at bats.

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FLASHES BRING THE HURT TO GARFIELD

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Champion took the lead late in the game in a 13-4 victory over Garfield on Wednesday. Champion trailed 4-3 in the bottom of the fourth inning when Kale Klingeman singled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.

Garfield scored four runs in the second inning, but Champion still managed to pull out the victory.

The Flashes got things moving in the first inning. Tyler Skaggs doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Champion took the lead for good with three runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Carson Fife’s sac fly scored one run.

The Flashes tallied seven runs in the fifth inning. Joey Fell, Nate Holt, Fife, Benny Robinson, and Jack O’Shaughnessy powered the big inning with RBIs.

Fife earned the victory on the hill for Champion. The pitcher went three and two-thirds innings, allowing zero runs on four hits, striking out two and walking zero.

The Flashes collected eight hits. Klingeman, Fell, and O’Shaughnessy each had multiple hits.

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FLASHES SNEAK PAST HARDING

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WARREN OH- Champion got a close victory over Warren Harding on Saturday. It was a battle all the way through, but the Flashes came out feeling good with a 6-5 win.

Joey Fell, and Taylor Skaggs both had 2 hits for Champion. Fell added a double, while Skaggs hit a triple and knocked in 3 RBI.

Carson Fife got the win for Champion on the mound. He struck out 4 and only walked 1.

Champion returns to MVAC play on Monday as they’ll host Newton Falls.

CHAMPION SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH CHERYL WEAVER

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WARREN OH- Champion softball has built a reputation of success over the years under Cheryl Weaver. They are a legitimate dynasty among the softball world. Weaver has led the Flashes to nine state championship appearances, and six state titles. Including 3 in a row from 2017-2019. Coming off the missed season of 2020 was rough in 2021. The Flashes missed out on the senior seasons of incredible talents, and even better leaders, and then had to throw some young players into the fire. They still made it to the district championship game where they fell to South Range. The Flashes will look to use one more of experience to get back to where they belong this season.

Head coach Cheryl Weaver took the time to talk to the boys of YSN’s Running Point to give us a preview of the season. They discuss team goals, this program’s standards, and much more.

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KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES

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WARREN OH- Everyone knows what the Champion softball program is all about. 9 state championship appearances, and 6 titles have turned Champion into a bonafide dynasty. Success doesn’t come out of no where though. Not only does the standard come from the top, but it also comes from generations of players passing down the torch. Senior Maddy Jones fits that mold. She watched her older sister win state championships. Now, she has a chance to lead her team to one in her senior season.

Jones comes into this season all of the sudden one of the biggest leaders on the field. The team has set high goals for themselves, and keeping them focused is determined is something Mady shines at. This program breeds leaders by passing the torch to the next generation, and that’s what Mady and her fellow seniors will be doing this year. Not to mention Jones has a younger sister who may just strap up on the softball field in the future.

Jones took the time to talk with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig and discuss what her senior season will hold. She discusses her personal goals for the team, what it’s like playing inside the Champion program, and so much more. Hear from one of the leaders of the Golden Flashes in the latest player profile!

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CHAMPION BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH ANDY BARKER

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WARREN OH-   When you think of Champion in the spring, you think of, well, Champions! With a successful softball and baseball team, consistently fielded around the diamond. Pair that with both programs combining for 4 state championships in the last 5 years.   The Champion Golden Flashes Baseball Team is set to make another one of those runs, reminiscent of the 2017 season.  In order to do so, they will have to navigate their way through The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference’s (MVAC) Gray Division.

Head Coach Andy Barker is not new to coaching, with over 20 years of experience that he brings to the table. Realizing how special his time is with his seniors, Coach Barker enjoys the game on a more personal level.  As Ty Bartell talked with Coach Barker, they discussed this upcoming season, the promise it brings and Coach Barker’s journey to Champion.  Do not miss out on this edition of Coaches Corner!

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GARFIELD REPEATS AS DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

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CORTLAND OH- For the third year in a row, and the fourth time and five seasons Garfield and Champion met up for the district championship. This season, Garfield and Champion are even more familiar with each other. As new league rivals the G-Men and Flashes have played twice already this year. They split their regular season meetings, with both games going down to the wire. Garfield took control of this one pretty quick however, and cruised to a 68-51 victory.

Jenna Smith led her team in her final district championship of her career. She scored 19 points. Madeline Shirley was also in double figures for Garfield scoring 13. Sarah Seaman was right behind her with 12. Sydney Seaman rounded out Garfield’s double digit scorers with 11.

Ava Howell gave Champion everything she had despite the loss. The Flashes senior scored a game-high 22 points. Bella Meyer contributed a solid 16.

Garfield advances to the division 3 regional semifinals. They’ll be paired with Warrensville Heights who is also in their second straight regional. In fact, 3 of the 4 teams that will be in Cuyahoga Falls this week were there last year. Liberty being the lone new team. Garfield’s game will tip off approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of Liberty vs Waynedale which tips at 6:00 on Wednesday in Cuyahoga Falls.

CHAMPION GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MICHAEL COLE

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WARREN OH- Champion is quickly becoming one of the most consistently successful programs in the area. They are making yet another trip to the district championship on Saturday. Their third consecutive trip to the championship game comes against the exact same opponent that it has the previous two seasons. The Flashes meet up with Garfield for the third time this season in what is quickly becoming a big rivalry in the high school basketball world.

Hear from Flashes head coach Michael Cole as he prepares for the district championship. He talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about why this year’s team is so unique, his senior leadership, and much more. Get to know coach Cole with Episode 1 of Champion Girls Basketball Coach’s Corner.

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