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HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MAGGIE MARTIN

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COLUMBIANA OH- Heartland Christian has always had a tradition of excellence inside their volleyball program. They’ve especially excelled over the years at their defense, and serving. Coming in to this year however, they might have a new strength. The Lions come in to 2022 featuring a ton of height in their hitters. Add that to a returning setter, and not only could their defense be lock down as always, Heartland aims to smash their way to a high octane season.  At the helm of the Lions is one of the most energetic coaches in volleyball in Maggie Martin.

Coach Martin found some time in her schedule to join the boys on Running Point.  She talks with Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about where she gets her energy on the sidelines, the mental aspect of the game she hopes to instill in her athletes, and much more. Join the pride of Lions with Episode 1 of. Coach’s Corner with Maggie Martin.

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HEARTLAND SEES THEIR RUN COME TO AN END

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STRUTHERS OH-  Heartland Christian fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 12-6 loss to Lake Center Christian on Tuesday. The loss eliminated the Lions from the district tournament.  Lake Center Christian scored on a double by Harrison Coblentz in the first inning, a walk by Matt Warder in the second inning, a single by Dylan Maninga in the second inning, and a double by Coblentz in the same inning.

Despite the loss, Heartland did collect eight hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Lake Center Christian had 12 hits on the way to victory.

Lake Center Christian evened things up at two in the bottom of the first inning. They scored two runs when Coblentz doubled.

Lake Center Christian pulled away for good with five runs in the second inning. In the second Warder drew a walk, scoring one run, Maninga singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and Coblentz doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring three runs.

Heartland notched four runs in the third inning. Drew Walker, Nate Garzanich, Jake Kling, and Brett Walker all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Maninga took the win for Lake Center Christian. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing eight hits and six runs while striking out three and walking one.

Garzanich took the loss for the Lions. The pitcher allowed four hits and five runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two.

Heartland collected eight hits on the day. Walker and Kling each racked up multiple hits. Kling and Walker each managed two hits to lead.

Lake Center Christian racked up 12 hits in the game. Thomas Fulk, Jacob Spickard, Coblentz, Maninga, and Warder each collected multiple hits. Fulk went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.

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LIONS ROAR ON TO DISTRICTS

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MCDONALD, OH – For the second year in a row, the Heartland Christian Lions edged the McDonald Blue Devils in a Division 4 Sectional Final. They used a three-run fourth inning to hold off the Blue Devils 4-2 on the road.

It was a defensive slugfest throughout the first half as both defenses were tight and the game was scoreless after three innings. In the top of the fourth, however, Heartland Christian’s Drew Walker opened up the scoring with an RBI single as the Lions took a 1-0 lead. Two more runners then scored off of another base hit, this time by Brett Walker, to make it a 3-0 ball game.

In the top of the fifth inning, an extra run was added off of another RBI single as Jake Walker hustled to first base and was just barely called safe. McDonald did their best to go on a rally as runs were cashed in in the fifth and sixth respectively to bring it to 4-2. Heartland, however, thanks to the excellent pitching and strikeouts of their senior Nate Garzanich and freshman reliever Seth Walker, was able to hold it off as the #8 seed Lions pulled off the upset over the #2 seed Blue Devils.

The Lions improve to 11-9 with the victory. They will win Sectionals for the second year in a row as they will take on Lake Center Christian in a district semifinal on Tuesday. That game is slated for an 5:00 P.M. tip down at Cene Park.

McDonald ends their tournament run at 16-6 with the loss. The Blue Devils will lose to Heartland Christian in the Sectional Final for the second year in a row as coach Andy Timko and crew look to use this defeat as motivation for next season.

YSN’s Noah Ricks got a chance to talk to winning coach Mark Franken following tonight’s victory. You can watch the full interview below.

 

*Contributed By YSN’s Noah Ricks

 

HEARTLAND OFFENSE SHOWS UP IN A BIG WAY

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NEW WATERFORD, OH- Heartland Christian defeated Sebring McKinley 20-0 on Tuesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Jake Walker induced a fly out from Ethan Lonave to finish off the game.

Heartland Christian secured the victory thanks to 20 runs in the first inning. The offensive firepower by Heartland was led by Drew Walker, Luke Rafferty , Jake Kling, Will Morgan, Joel Morgan , and Drew Gault, all driving in runs in the inning.

Heartland Christian fired up the offense in the first inning, when an error scored one run for Heartland.

One bright spot for Sebring was a single by Kayden Barker in the fourth inning.

Walker earned the win for Heartland Christian. Walker surrendered zero runs on one hit over three innings, striking out four and walking one.

Kayden Whitlatch was on the pitcher’s mound for Sebring. Whitlatch allowed six hits and 12 runs over one-third of an inning, walking one. Ketchum threw two and two-thirds innings in relief.

Seth Walker started the game for Heartland. The righty went one inning, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out three and walking zero

Heartland Christian saw the ball well today, racking up 12 hits in the game. Gault, Morgan , and Walker all collected multiple hits for Heartland Christian School Varsity. Gault led Heartland Christian with three hits in three at bats.  The Lions were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Kling made the most plays with seven.

Barker went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Sebring in hits.

CLEAR FOR TAKEOFF; AVIATORS STIFLE HEARTLAND

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ALLIANCE, OH- Heartland Christian watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in an 11-5 loss to Alliance on Friday. Alliance scored on a groundout by Blackwell in the first inning and a single by Bugara in the second inning.

The Lions struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Alliance, giving up 11 runs.

Alliance fired up the offense in the first inning, when Blackwell grounded out, scoring one run.

Heartland notched four runs in the fourth inning. Brett Walker had an RBI error in the inning to lead the run-scoring.

Alliance scored six runs in the third inning. Alliance’s offense in the inning was led by Taylor , Biggers, Young , and Davis, all driving in runs in the frame.

Bell got the start for Alliance. Bell surrendered five runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out two and walking one.

Jake Kling led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Heartland. The pitcher surrendered two runs on two hits over one and two-thirds innings. Will Morgan threw four and a third innings out of the bullpen.

Nate Garzanich led Heartland Christian with two hits in four at-bats.

Alliance tallied seven hits. Bruni, Blackwell, and Bugara all managed multiple hits for Alliance.

LIONS HAVE PRIDE IN VICTORY

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UNITY OH-  Heartland Christian got a strong win  against Southern on Monday, 6-2.

Heartland fired up the offense in the first inning. Drew Gault grounded out, scoring one run.

Seth Walker led the Lions to victory on the hill. The righty surrendered two runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out nine.

Eric Colussy started the game for Southern. The hurler lasted four and a third innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out two. Chuck McCulley and Kaiden Korbel entered the game from the bullpen, throwing one inning and two-thirds of an inning respectively.

Joel Morgan led Heartland with two hits in three at bats. The Lions didn’t commit a single error in the field. Jake Kling had the most chances in the field with nine.

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KLING IS KING; LIONS MAKE THE MOST AGAINST CRESTVIEW

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COLUMBIANA, OH-Even though the Crestview Rebels collected six hits to Heartland Christian’s five, they still fell 4-2 on Friday.  In a huge program victory under the first-year skipper, Mark Franken, the Lions put the area on notice for what could be in the Division IV baseball tournament.

Jake Kling earned the win for Heartland Christian in his first career start. Kling made the most of his chance and allowed six hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out eight.

Ethan Feezle took the loss for Crestview Rebels Varsity. Feezle surrendered two runs on four hits over five innings, striking out five and walking zero.

Crestview totaled six hits. Jesse McKee and Sam Campbell each racked up multiple hits for Crestview. Campbell and McKee each managed two hits to lead the team.

KENNEDY STILL PROVING DOUBTERS WRONG; CAGE LIONS AT EASTWOOD

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NILES, OH- Warren JFK sailed to a quick victory over Heartland Christian 12-4 on Saturday.  JFK put up four runs in the fourth inning. Alex DeSalvo, Aidan Rossi, Gavin Shrum, and Caleb Hadley each had RBIs in the frame.

Michael Bartoe was the winning pitcher for Kennedy. The pitcher lasted three innings, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out one. Rossi threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Drew Walker took the loss for Heartland Christian. The pitcher went one and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs on three hits and walking one.

Nate Garzanich started the game for Heartland Christian. Garzanich surrendered one run on zero hits over two innings, striking out one Freddy Bolchalk started the game for JFK. Bolchalk lasted three innings, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out seven

Jake Hettrick, Quinn Meola, Michael Mauro, DeSalvo, Dominic Ryan, Michael Condoleon, and Rossi each managed one hit to lead JFK.

LIONS REIGN SUPREME

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LISBON OH- The Heartland Christian baseball team traveled to Lisbon looking to continue to feast on opposing pitching as it had in the early part of the season. Feast is what the Lions did as they used a late inning onslaught to secure the 18-3 victory over the Blue Devils.

Heartland struck quickly in the 1st inning behind  back to back doubles from Drew Walker and Jake Kling making it 3-0.  Joel Morgan would add an RBI single, and Jake Walker would add an RBI Sac Fly making 5-0 Lions in the 5th.

Lisbon would get back in the game in the bottom half of the 5th, Daimen McCormick contributed an RBI single and Hunter Sturgeon’s RBI double cut the Heartland lead to 5-3.  That would be as close as the Blue Devils would get as the Heartland hitters would explode for 13 runs in the 6th inning sealing the victory. Drew Gault would lead the Lions attack on the evening going 3-5 with 5 RBI.

Jake Walker would contribute 3 RBI, while Nate Garzanich, Jake Kling, and Will Morgan all collected 2 hits each.  Hunter Sturgeon finished with 2 hits and an RBI in defeat for the Blue Devils.  Seth Walker collected the win on the hill going 6 innings and striking out 4.

Lisbon (2-4) looks to collect itself Wednesday hosting Wellsville.  Heartland (4-1) has a great matchup with Crestview (5-0) 7pm Wednesday at Cene Park in Struthers.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler

LIONS SWING THEIR WAY TO VICTORY

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COLUMBIANA OH-

Scorekeepers were kept busy today during a high-scoring contest between Heartland Christian and Edison where Heartland prevailed 11-7.

The Lions got things started in the first inning. An error scored one

Drew Walker was the winning pitcher for Heartland. Walker went five innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and striking out four. Will Morgan and Brett Walker entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Heartland totaled nine hits. Walker and Drew Gault all collected multiple hits. Gault and Walker all had two hits to lead.

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