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MCDONALD WINS SEVENTH STRAIGHT MVAC CHAMPIONSHIP

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Both teams were strong in the pitcher’s circle Thursday, but McDonald defeated Western Reserve 3-1. Isabella O’Brien allowed just four hits in the circle. The win gives McDonald their seventh straight MVAC championship dating back to 2016.

McDonald pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Bri McCombs grounded out, scoring one run, Kylie Koma grounded out, scoring one run, and Addison Edwards singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

O’Brien was the winning pitcher for the Blue Devils. O’Brien allowed four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out 14 and walking one.

Hannah Heath started the game for Western Reserve. The righty lasted five innings, allowing five hits and three runs. Maggie Byers threw one inning in relief.

Jenna Helco led McDonald’s offense with two hits in three at bats.

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RAIDERS OPEN TOURNAMENT TIME WITH DOMINATION

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Juli Stachowicz threw a gem on Thursday for South Range, allowing zero runs and besting Crestview by a score of 16-0 to win the sectional championship.

In the first inning, South Range got their offense started when Gretchen Bartels singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

The Raiders notched eight runs in the third inning. Kelly Szolek, Stachowicz, Bartels, Anna Aey, Ashley Rupert, and Solena DeJesus each drove in runs during the inning.

A single by Katie Lissi in the fourth inning was a positive for Crestview.

Stachowicz led the South Range to victory on the rubber. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out 12 and walking zero.

Emma Snyder took the loss for the Rebels. Snyder allowed 14 hits and 16 runs over two innings.

South Range racked up 15 hits. Bartels, Szolek, Aey, Madison Dado, and Jayli Wilt all managed multiple hits. Bartels went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead South Range in hits. The Raiders was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Szolek made the most plays with 12.

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TOTH OPENS UP TOURNAMENT PLAY WITH A NO HITTER

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CANFIELD OH- Malena Toth was brilliant on the rubber on Thursday, as she threw a no-hitter to lead Canfield past Perry 10-0 in the sectional finals.

Canfield secured the victory thanks to six runs in the fourth inning. Jenna Triveri, Hailey Freedy, Faith Morell, and Toth each drove in runs during the inning.

Canfield Cardinals Varsity put up six runs in the fourth inning. Triveri, Freedy, Morell, and Toth each had RBIs in the frame.

Toth was on the rubber for Canfield. The pitcher lasted five innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out 12 and walking one.

Canfield hit one home run on the day. Toth had a four bagger in the fourth inning.

Canfield tallied 12 hits in the game. Morell, Gianna Pannunzio, Toth, Haydyn Merritt, and Freedy each managed multiple hits. Freedy, Merritt, Toth, Pannunzio, and Morell each collected two hits to lead. Canfield didn’t commit a single error in the field. Leah Figueroa had the most chances in the field with 12.

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POLAND MAKES RETURN TO DISTRICTS

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POLAND OH – The Poland Seminary girls softball team improved to 13-8 on the season with a sectional semi-final victory over Canton South by a score of 13-3.  Senior Cleveland State University commit Katie McDonald picked up her 13th victory in the circle striking out 11 Wildcat batters and scattering 6 hits.

Canton South jumped on the board in the first inning scoring a run after Hannah Valentine doubled and then scored off of Evelyn Lynn’s single.  Poland got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the 2nd after Meridith Trevis doubled to left and scored after Kylee Hudran singled to right field.  The two contenders exchanged two runs each in the 3rd inning to tie the score at 3 apiece with Poland shortstop Mary Brant homering to right field after the previous batter reached on an error.
A big inning for the Lady Bulldogs occurred in the bottom of the 4th after Elianna Thompson singled, stole second and then scored off of Leanna Boccieri’s double.  Boccieri scored when Brant doubled to left.  Brant scored after Leanne Williams drove her in with a single to centerfield making the score 6-3.  From there the Lady Bulldogs didn’t look back, pounding 17 hits in the game and scored 2 in the fifth and 5 in the sixth frame to 10 run the Wildcats.
Mary Brant led the Bulldogs staying perfect at the plate with 5 hits, 3 doubles and a homerun for 8 rbi’s.  Elianna Thompson and Leanne Williams collected 3 hits each while Trevis finished with 2 hits including a double.
Evelyn Lynn had 3 hits and Hannah Valentine had 2 hits including a double for the Wildcats.  Valentine took the loss on the mound going 4 complete innings and scattering 10 hits.
Poland resumes play against Northeast 8 rival Girard on Friday, at 5pm at Poland Seminary High School and matches up for the sectional final against Brookfield next Tuesday, at 3:30pm at South Range High School.
*Contributed By John Boccieri

LAKEVIEW POWERS INTO NEXT ROUND

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CORTLAND OH- Mack Stowe came the ballpark and meant business on Thursday, driving in five on three hits to lead Lakeview past Southeast 14-8 in the sectional finals. Stowe drove in runs on a home run in the second, a groundout in the third, and a home run in the fourth.

Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. Lakeview collected 18 hits and Southeast had 12.

Lakeview got things started in the second inning. Stowe hit a solo homer.

The Bulldogs pulled away for good with one run in the third inning. In the third Stowe grounded out, scoring one run.

Lakeview tallied seven runs in the fourth inning. The Bulldogs offense in the inning was led by Kennedy Bartlett, Gianna Caruso, Maggie Pavlansky, and Stowe, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Isabella Isenberg led things off on the rubber for Lakeview. The righthander surrendered eight runs on 12 hits over seven innings, striking out seven and walking one.

Lakeview smacked three home runs on the day. Isenberg went for the long ball in the second inning. Stowe went deep in the second and fourth innings.

Lakeview totaled 18 hits. Bartlett, Isenberg, Stowe, Caruso, and Pavlansky all managed multiple hits. Bartlett led with four hits in five at bats.

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GRADISHAR MAKES HER FIRST TOURNAMENT GAME ONE TO REMEMBER

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WARREN OH- As a freshman Gabby Gradishar had to watch her teammates compete in the district tournament. Unable to make an impact on the field due to injury, she has been hungry all season to finally get a chance to shine in bracket play.  She let everything loose on Thursday in her first career tournament game helping Champion cruise to a 18-0 win over Berkshire to advance into the district rounds.

Gradishar went 3-3 at the plate, which is probably the most underwhelming part of her stat line. Her 3 hits were all home runs, including a grand slam. She knocked in 8 RBI on the day. She also walked once, letting her reach in all four plate appearances.  That is impressive enough, but Gradishar also had work to do in the circle. She threw a perfect game in 5 innings striking out 9.  Safe to say this is a performance that will go down in everyone’s memory bank.

Gradishar was helped on offense by her teammates as well.  Abigail Meadors went 2-4 on the night with 3 RBI.  Addie Warzala continued her hot streak going 2-3 on the day with 2 RBI.  Bella Meyer was perfect at the dish going 4-4 on the night.  Maddie Ziegler also knocked in 2 RBI on a 2-3 day.

Champion advances to the district semifinals on Tuesday where they’ll match up with Wickliffe. That game is set to be played at LaBrae High School. First pitch will be at 2:00.

CLIPPERS HANDLE CONFERENCE RIVAL IN SECTIONAL FINAL

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By Michael Wolfgang 

COLUMBIANA, OHIO – Columbiana softball  is moving on to the district semifinal with a 5-1 win over conference foe United Thursday night.

Caitlyn Plesak headlined the offensive duties for the Clippers as she finished with a line of two-for-three and two runs batted in with the bay in her hands. With the game tied at one run a piece to start the bottom of the fourth inning, Columbiana pulled away for good when Alaina Johnston drove in a runner on a ground out.

For some added insurance comfort, the Clippers tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the fifth and one more in the bottom of the sixth.

The winning pitcher title went to Mackenzi Gamble for Columbiana as she only surrendered one run on three hits over seven dazzling innings of work and an incredible 16 punch outs of United batters.

The long ball was also a factor in the Columbiana lineup with two batters going deep, Ava Davanza and Plesak. The next opponent for Columbiana will be at home against Canfield Friday night at 5:00 p.m.

HOWLAND WINS AN INSTANT CLASSIC FOR SPOT IN DISTRICTS

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HOWLAND, OHIO- The Howland Tigers took the lead late and defeated the Alliance Aviators 15-11 on Thursday in the sectional finals.

The game was tied at nine with Howland Tigers batting in the bottom of the fifth when Brooke Tatar doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring three runs.

The Tigers tallied 17 hits in the game. Massucci, Kayla Campbell, Lopez, who hit the other home run of the day in the fifth inning, Spangler, and Sydney VanNess each racked up multiple hits for the Tigers as Massucci led things at the plate with five hits in five at bats as she singled in the first, homered in the third, singled in the fourth, singled in the fifth, and singled in the sixth.

The Aviators totaled 11 hits as Reese, Tashia Hendershot, and Hendershot each collected multiple hits for the Aviators. Reese led things off in the circle for the Aviators. The pitcher allowed 16 hits and 15 runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking zero.

Megan Hippely threw one and one-third innings in relief. Tatar started the game for the Tigers. The hurler went two innings, allowing six runs on four hits and striking out three.

The Tigers will now take on Mogadore Field in a chance to get to the District Championship.



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BROOKFIELD SOLVES ROVERS PITCHING TO MOVE ON

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BROOKFIELD, OHIO- The Brookfield Lady Warriors snagged a late lead and defeated Rootstown Rovers 7-5 on Thursday in the sectional final.

The game was tied at two with the Warriors batting in the bottom of the sixth when an error scored one. The Warriors built a five-run lead in the sixth inning and then held off the Rover’s charge as they scored three runs in the failed comeback on a single by Zoe Noel and a single by Natalie Hammerschmidt.

Jenae Pugh, Sammi McAnany, Cadence  Huffman, Jasmine Hubbard, Katie  Logan, and Sophia  Hook each managed one hit to lead The Warriors at the plate.

Miranda Nicholson was the winning pitcher of the day as she allowed 11 hits and five runs over seven innings, striking out five and walking one.

Shelbie Krieger took the loss for Rootstown. The hurler surrendered seven runs on six hits over six innings, striking out 12 and walking one.

Brookfield will now look to get back to the District Championship once again as they take on Poland in the District Semi Finals.



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IRISH NO WHERE CLOSE TO DONE

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JEFFERSON, OHIO- Mia Opalick shut down the Jefferson Falcons, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Ursuline Fighting Irish to a 5-0 victory on Thursday in the sectional finals.

The Irish racked up ten hits in the game as Mackenzie Smith and Opalick all managed multiple hits. Opalick and Smith all had three hits to the Irish at the plate.

A single by Bodey Beckwith in the first inning was a positive for the Falcons.

Opalick got the win for the Irish as the righthander went seven innings, allowing zero runs on three hits and striking out 15.

Sammie Speakman took the loss for the Falcons. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing ten hits and five runs while striking out ten.

With the win, The Irish will head to the District Semi-Finals to take on Aurora. 

 

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