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MOHAWK FALLS SHORT IN FIRST ROUND OF STATE TOURNAMENT

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BESSEMER PA-  Mohawk out-hit St. Marys 9-7 on Monday but couldn’t cash in when it mattered, falling 4-2 and bowing out of the playoffs after back-to-back WPIAL titles.

The Lady Dutch jumped out early with a sac fly and a base knock to plate two in the first, and that cushion held up the rest of the way. Mohawk had chances, but St. Marys played clean ball in the field, turning a pair of double plays and not committing a single error.

Mylie Pistorius stayed hot at the plate with a three-hit day, while Kaitlyn Hare chipped in two hits in as many trips. Gianna Pezzuolo and Makenna Stewart each drove in a run, but the Warriors couldn’t string together the big inning they needed.

Reagan Magno went the distance in the circle, giving up four runs — only two earned — while striking out three. She worked around seven hits and five walks in a gritty effort.

St. Marys’ nine-hole hitter Sophia Surra led her squad with two hits, while Alison Mertz and Kelsie Fledderman drove in a run apiece. The Dutch drew five walks on the day, showing patience at the dish, and got just enough timely hitting to seal the deal.

With the loss, Mohawk’s season comes to a close — but not without pride. After another strong campaign and a run of hardware, the Warriors have nothing to hang their heads about.

Game Photos Can Be Found HERE

CANFIELD CLOSES OUT TRIP IN STYLE

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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Canfield wrapped up its spring break trip in style, steamrolling Bamberg-Ehrhardt (SC) 13-0 in five innings Thursday to finish a perfect 5-0 on the week at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex.

The Cards came out firing and never let up, plating three in the first, two more in the second, and blowing things wide open with a seven-run third.

Sydney Lutz was the tone-setter at the plate, driving in four runs on a pair of singles, including a big knock in the third that helped break the game open. Jenna Triveri and Caylee Ortiz each tallied a single and a double, while Sofia Castronova stayed hot with two more base hits. Marina Koenig brought the pop, lacing a triple to deep center and knocking in two runs.

While the offense stole the show, Canfield’s arms locked it down.

Cam Hrina got the ball and was sharp from the first pitch. The righty tossed four scoreless innings, scattering a few hits and working efficiently to keep Bamberg off the scoreboard. Adalee Crowgey came in for a clean fifth to seal the deal and finish off the combined four-hit shutout.

Canfield’s defense was flawless behind the pitchers—zero errors on the day—and the lineup stayed aggressive, racking up 12 hits total.

With the win, Canfield improves to 13-1 and returns home with a ton of momentum. The Cards will be back in action Monday, April 28, hosting Howland at 5:00 PM.

 

CLIPPERS CLOSE THE DOORS ON PALESTINE

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Columbiana brought the bats and the brooms Tuesday night, sweeping East Palestine in a doubleheader that saw power, patience, and plenty of punch at the plate.

Game One – Clippers Come Out Swingin’

The first game was all Columbiana from the jump. Caitlynn Pleska didn’t waste any time, launching a two-run shot to center in the opening frame. That was just the start of a monster day for the slugger, who added a two-RBI single in the second to finish with four runs driven in.

Columbiana kept piling it on in the second, plating six runs with RBI knocks from Maryn Hepler, Pleska, and Alivia Bell. The real dagger came in the third when Bell unloaded on a grand slam to left, putting the game out of reach and stretching the lead to 14-0.

Addison Brode was lights out in the circle. The righty spun four innings of one-hit ball, punching out nine without issuing a free pass.

Bell finished 2-for-3 with six RBIs, while Pleska added two hits of her own. The defense was spotless too, with Cameron Perkins handling nine chances without a blemish.

East Palestine managed just one hit in the opener—a single by Maddison Foster.

Game Two – Clippers Hold Off Bulldog Surge

Game two had more fireworks early, but this time from both dugouts. Columbiana exploded for nine runs in the first inning. Pleska started the party with an RBI double, and the rest of the order followed her lead. Yonker, Smith, Hepler, Brode, and Perkins all chipped in with RBIs as the Clippers hit around the order.

East Palestine answered with a six-run punch of their own in the top of the second, capitalizing on a couple walks and a big two-run single from Maddison Foster. But that would be the end of the scoring for the Bulldogs.

Peyton Stoy grabbed the win despite a rocky second, and Pleska came back in to shut the door—tossing 3.1 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and no walks in relief.

Landry Smith led the hit parade in game two, going 2-for-3 and swiping a pair of bags. Hepler, Smith, Pleska, and Brode all drove in two. Once again, the defense stayed clean—zero errors from the Clippers all day.

Taylor Foster led East Palestine with two hits, and the Bulldogs showed some patience at the plate, working five walks and turning a double play on defense. Next up, Columbiana gears up for another league tilt against Leetonia on Wednesday.