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O’BRIEN DAZZLES MCDONALD TO CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

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McDONALD, OHIO – Isabella O’Brien was brilliant on the rubber on Monday, as O’Brien threw a no-hitter to lead McDonald past East Canton 10-0.

McDonald put up four runs in the third inning.  O’Brien, Bri McCombs, and Jenna Helco all drove in runs in the frame.

O’Brien got the win for McDonald. O’Brien allowed zero hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out 14 and walking one.

Kateyln Hill took the loss for the Hornets. The righthander allowed ten hits and ten runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two.

McDonald scattered ten hits in the game.  Kayla Helco and O’Brien each had multiple hits for McDonald. Helco went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead McDonald in hits.  McDonald was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Kylie Koma had the most chances in the field with 14.  Brooke Bosheff led McDonald with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with seven stolen bases.

 

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RESERVE RUN RULES THEIR WAY TO DISTRICT FINALS

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KINSMAN, OHIO- The Mineral Lady Rams watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 17-7 loss to Western Reserve on Monday.

The Rams collected 11 hits and Western Reserve had 14 in the high-scoring affair. The Rams put up four runs in the fifth inning as the hitters contributing to the big inning included Maddie Gerberry and Sydney Wyllie, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

The Blue Devils then answered right away as they scored six runs in the fifth inning as Lexi Pence, Kaleigh Williams, Ally Jones, and Caylee Selley all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Hannah Heath took the win for the Blue Devils as she allowed 11 hits and seven runs over five innings, striking out one.

Maddy Ylonen took the loss for the Rams as the righthander lasted one and two-thirds innings, allowing five hits and seven runs while striking out one.

Western Reserve will now take on the Chalker Wildcats for the Division IV District Championship on Wednesday.

 

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SOUTHERN SEES THEIR RUN END

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KINSMAN, OHIO- Tatum Hudak didn’t allow a single run against Southern, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Wildcats to a 10-0 victory on Monday to advance to the District Championship.

Chalker secured the victory thanks to six runs in the second inning as they were led by singles by Natalie Piecuch and Abby Grimm, a triple by Kelsey Kren, and a double by Sam Strock.

The Wildcats racked up 13 hits on the day. Grimm, Strock, Morgan Strock, and Gabby Nieves all managed multiple hits, but it was Grimm who led things at the plate with three hits in four at bats.

Hudak led things off in the pitcher’s circle as she lasted six innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out 13 to get the win for Chalker.

Lexi Ensinger was in the circle for the Indians as she allowed 13 hits and ten runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking one.

The Wildcats will now take on the Western Reserve Blue Devils in the Division IV District Championship on Wednesday. 

 

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ALL DAY DADO

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CANFIELD OH- Some say the art of slapping is dead in the youth level softball. It might be getting less common, but if you ask any South Range softball fan, they’ll tell you pretty quick that slapping is alive and well. That’s because the Raiders feature one of the best slap hitters northeast Ohio has to offer.  When executed well, a slapper can be a headache to get out.  Dado has all the fundamentals down to be a great hitter. She can bunt, she can’t drive the ball into the ground, and when the situation calls for it, she can power slap the ball into the outfield.  Dado came in to this season with high expectations after leading the Raiders in average almost all of last season. Maddie wreaked havoc on opposing teams getting on the bases, and then causing chaos once she was there.  Although the first few weeks didn’t start the way Dado wanted this season, she was able to regain her confidence and rhythm during the team’s trip to Myrtle Beach.  Now just like last season, Dado is one of the toughest outs on the Raiders team.

Maddie has also stepped into a much larger leadership role this season.  As a junior, she is now a veteran on a team that does carry some youth on the roster.  She’s not coming in blind to the responsibilities though, she was also a fantastic leader during the volleyball and basketball seasons.

This season Dado is currently hitting .416.  She has collected 6 doubles, 1 triple, and 18 RBI.  She has been a productive bat moving down to the sixth spot in the lineup earlier this season. She took that move as a challenge, and it did indeed turn her hitting around.  Just like last season, Dado runs wild on the bases leading the team so far with 13 stolen bases.  She also leads the team in causing defensive errors. She has reached on 9 errors as her speed put tons of pressure on opponents defenders.

Dado took the time to have a conversation with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to talk about her season. They also discuss becoming a leader on the team, how she handles the mental part of the game, and so much more. Check out the latest South Range Softball Player Profile exclusively on YSN!

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BRANT ALWAYS BRINGS IT

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POLAND OH- Poland has something special in the water. They have consistently brought fantastic athletes through their sports program. The latest player to show off their talents in every sports season is current junior Mary Brant. Whether it is being a captain on the soccer pitch, one of the leading scorers on the basketball, or now as one of the big sources of power in the softball lineup.  Mary seems to shine at everything she does. From the outsider who watches her play, it may seem effortless.  But behind the scenes Brant puts in more work than anyone to get herself where her team needs her to be.  Her work ethic is what makes her the player she is. She doesn’t rest on her talents.

When it comes to softball, Mary put a lot of work into her swing in the off-season. She was able to notice some holes in her swings, and then make the proper moves to correct them. That has elevated her game from a good hitter, to one of the most dangerous hitters in the area.  Her glove doesn’t slouch on the field either.  As the shortstop, Mary commands the middle of the infield making every play look easy.

Brant is currently hitting .549 at the plate for Poland.  Her power has been huge for the Bulldogs lineup.  With 11 doubles, 6 HR and 27 RBI she is one of the most productive hitters in the conference.  In fact, 17 of her 39 total hits have been of the extra base variety.  In 71 at bats Brant has only struck out 7 times this season.  As a fielder, Mary has only made 2 errors all season.  That gives her a fielding percentage of .974.

Brant was kind enough to talk with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig about her season. She also talks about the work she put in heading into this year, how she has handled being more of a leader as an upperclassman, and so much more. Check out the latest Poland Softball Player Profile only on YSN.

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POLAND KEEPS THEIR MOMENTUM GOING

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POLAND OH – The Poland Seminary Lady Bulldogs improved to 14-8 on the season with a 10-0 shutout of Northeast 8 rival Girard Lady Indians.  Senior Katie McDonald picked-up her 14th win of the season in the circle, scattering 2 hits over 5 innings, gathering 6 strikeouts and doubling at the plate.

The Lady Bulldog offense was fueled by senior Meridith Trevis who had 4 hits including a double, along with junior first baseman Leanne Williams who also stayed perfect at the plate with 4 hits and a double.  Freshmen Elianna Thompson and Leanna Boccieri each collected 2 hits apiece with Thompson also adding 2 RBI’s.
Girard’s Emily Rosace took the loss in the circle and scattered 12 hits and eight runs.  Kyra Bell and Ali Durkin each singled for the Lady Indians only two hits.
The two rivals resume play at 2pm in Girard this Saturday to round out conference play for 2023.
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NO HITTER CAPS CHAMPION’S PERFECT MVAC SEASON

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Gabrielle Gradishar was brilliant on the rubber on Friday, as she threw a no-hitter to lead Champion  past Crestview 9-0.

Champion secured the victory thanks to five runs in the fourth inning. Morgan Davis, Isabella Meyer, Abigail Meadors, and Addison Warzala all drove in runs in the frame.

Champion got things started in the first inning when Meadors grounded out, scoring two runs.

The Flashes scored five runs in the fourth inning. Davis, Meyer, Meadors, and Warzala each had RBIs in the big inning.

Gradishar got the win for Champion. The ace allowed zero hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out 14 and walking one.

Brooke Brubaker took the loss for Crestview. The hurler surrendered nine runs on 12 hits over six innings, striking out one.

Champion totaled 12 hits in the game. Meyer, Meadors, and Hailey Householder all managed multiple hits. Meyer led the way with three hits in three at bats. Champion was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Warzala made the most plays with 15.

 

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WEST BRANCH COMES ONE RUN SHORT IN OFFENSIVE MARATHON

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BELOIT, OHIO- The West Branch Warriors fought back after falling down by eight runs in the sixth inning, but the comeback fell just short though, in a 14-13 defeat to the Marlington Dukes on Friday.

The Warriors managed ten runs in the failed comeback as Klary McKay, Addi Craven, Nicole Stoffer, McKay, Mikalyn Fitts, and Libbie Davis powered the rally with RBIs. The Warriors tallied 21 hits on the day as McKay, Sara Schmidt, Hawk, Davis, Josie Milliken, Fitts, and Craven each racked up multiple hits as McKay went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead the Warriors.

McKay was also in the circle for the Warriors as the hurler lasted three innings, allowing seven hits and five runs while striking out two and walking one. Mati Hawk threw five innings in relief out of the bullpen.

These two teams will do it again Tuesday with even more on the line in the district semifinals in Jefferson. First pitch is slated for 2:00.

 

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CANFIELD HONORS EIGHT SENIORS WITH A WIN

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CANFIELD OH- Canfield won a contest against Columbiana on Friday, 5-3. They celebrated their eight seniors with a pregame ceremony.

Canfield got things moving in the first inning, when Bella Kennedy laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring two runs.

Columbiana knotted the game up at two in the top of the second inning. They scored two runs when Alaina Johnston singled.

Canfield pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Hailey Freedy tripled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs and Kennedy hit a solo homer.

Kennedy got the win for Canfield. Kennedy surrendered three runs on six hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking zero. Malena Toth threw two and a third innings in relief out of the bullpen. Toth recorded the last seven outs to earn the save.

Mackenzi Gamble led things off in the circle for Columbiana. Gamble went six innings, allowing five runs on seven hits, striking out five and walking one.

Canfield hit one home run on the day. Kennedy put one out in the third inning.

Canfield tallied seven hits on the day. Freedy and Cara Spencer all collected multiple hits. Spencer and Freedy each managed two hits to lead the way. Canfield was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Marina Koenig made the most plays with seven.

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WEST BRANCH UP FOR CHALLENGE ON THE ROAD

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ASHTABULA OH- West Branch nabbed the lead late in the game in a 12-5 victory over Edgewood on Thursday. The game was tied at four with West Branch batting in the top of the sixth when Mati Hawk singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

The Warriors secured the victory thanks to eight runs in the sixth inning. Hawk, Addi Craven, Nicole Stoffer, Mikalyn Fitts, Baylee Waugaman, and Libbie Davis all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Edgewood captured the lead in the first inning. They scored one run with a RBI single.

West Branch knotted the game up at four in the top of the fifth inning. An error scored one run.

Klary McKay was in the pitcher’s circle for the Warriors. She went seven innings, allowing five runs on nine hits, striking out eight and walking one.

West Branch racked up 14 hits on the day. Hawk, Sara Schmidt, Waugaman, Craven, and Stoffer all managed multiple hits. Hawk went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the way in hits.

Sophia Paolillo led Edgewood with four hits in four at bats.

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