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BRANT BLASTS THE BULLDOGS HOME

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POLAND OH- Good Friday didn’t start too well for Poland as they welcomed in Sharpsville in from across the border In Pennsylvania.  The Blue Devils jumped on Poland early.  A four run first inning put the Bulldogs behind the right ball quickly.  It wasn’t until the bottom of the 5th that Poland was able to get on the board and get some positive vibes.

In her second bay of the game, and just third at bay of her career, freshman Lilli McDonald hit a her first career base hit, and it came with her first career RBI.  The Bulldogs would add another on a wild pitch to get within 5-2.  After the Blue Devils responded with two runs in the 6th, the Bulldogs had their work cut out for them in the bottom of the 7th down 7-2.  Leanne Williams led off the inning with a single, followed by a walk drawn by Meredith Trevis to put the first two hitters on.  then with one out Kylie Hudran, and Avery Jakubovic both singled to bring in a run.  They were followed by Elliana Thompson who singled in another to make it 7-5.  The Bulldogs then got down to their last out, enter Mary Brant.  The junior went up to the plate, found the pitch she wanted and gave it a ride. The three run bomb walked it off for Poland and capped off a 5 run bottom of the 7th.

Brant finished the game 3-4 with 3 RBI and a run scored.  Williams also had multiple hits for the Bulldogs going 2-3 with 2 runs scored. Trevis scored twice going 1-3 with a walk.  Jakubovic finished with 2 RBI from the bottom of the order, and set the table for the exciting finish.

Poland will get right back to it about 16 hours after the dramatic win when they play Boardman Saturday at 11:00. They’ll also play Brookfield at 3:00.  Both games are taking place at Poland with a game between Boardman and Brookfield in between.

TIGERS TAKE VICTORY ON THE TURF

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Howland nabbed the lead late in the game in a 13-6 victory over Mathews on Thursday. The game was tied at four with the Tigers batting in the bottom of the fifth when Zoe King doubled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.

Howland earned the victory despite allowing Mathews score four runs in the first inning.

Howland knotted the game up at four in the bottom of the third inning. An error by the Mustangs scored one run.

The Tigers scored six runs in the sixth inning. Their offense in the inning came from home runs by Alyssa Massucci, King, and Kayla Campbell and a double by Alexia Spangler.

Brooke Tatar was credited with the victory for Howland in the circle. The pitcher went seven innings, allowing six runs on six hits, striking out eight and walking zero.

Howland smacked three home runs on the day. King had a dinger in the sixth inning. Massucci went deep in the sixth inning. Campbell went for the long ball in the sixth inning.

The Tigers totaled 13 hits. Massucci, King, Campbell, Spangler, and Sydney VanNess each collected multiple hits. Massucci led Howland Tigers with three hits in four at bats.

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HOOK WALKS IT OFF FOR BROOKFIELD

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By Michael Wolfgang


BROOKFIELD, OHIO – A nail biter the whole way with timely hits and big pitches is the type of game Brookfield played Thursday night as they walked off Crestwood 5-4.

Sophia Hook had a walkoff single in the seventh innings to propel the Warriors to victory. Hook, Abbey DeJoy who homered in the game, and Jenae Pugh all had multi-hit efforts. Miranda Nicholson was the inning pitcher, finishing with 12 strikeouts on the evening.

Kayleigh Helm had multiple hits for Crestwood. Madison Dustman and Isabell Hunter each hit a double for the Red Devils.

Brookfield will enjoy this one and get back to work Saturday as they play a double header in Poland. Their first game will be against Boardman at 1:00, and then they’ll square off with the Bulldogs at 3:00. 

MCDONALD MEANS BUSINESS

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By Michael Wolfgang


COLUMBIANA, OHIO – A shutout in the pitchers circle and solid offense was the recipe to victory for McDonald as they beat Crestview 11-0 on Thursday.

McDonald got after it in the top of the first inning, bringing home three runs on singles by Gianna Mancini and Kylie Koma as well as a double by Jenna Helco. Miley Titus, Alicia Morrison, and Addison Edwards each had multi-hit games for McDonald. The Blue Devils scored six more runs in the top of the third inning and two more in the top of the seventh inning.

Isabella O’Brien came out as the winning pitcher, going the full seven innings allowing no runs, two hits allowed, three walks, and sitting down 14 Crestview batters via the strikeout.

McDonald has the weekend off before they travel to North Jackson on Monday to play Jackson-Milton at 5:00 p.m.

BOARDMAN FALLS TO REGIONAL POWERHOUSE

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By Matt Morrison


BOARDMAN, OHIO- Boardman has proven time and time again that they aren’t afraid to play anyone.  On Thursday they welcomed in a bonafide regional powerhouse.  After an early 1-0 lead, the Spartans could not keep pace as they lost a close one to Brecksville Broadview Heights  5-2.

Boardman had a little help at the plate as they were led by Natalie Davis, who went 2 for 3 and by Ava Freeborough, who had one hit that when for a triple and then later scored one of the two runs the Spartans had on the day.

Davis was also the starting pitcher in the circle as she allowed 5 hits and 4 runs before being relived after five innings by Gabi Sferra, who allowed 3 hits, 1 run, and sat down 4.

Boardman will head to Poland on Saturday to take part in a three team event.  The Spartans will have a game against Poland at 11:00, and then a matchup against Brookfield at 1:00.  

REBELS CREATE A STORM ON THEIR OWN

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By Matt Morrison

COLUMBIANA, OHIO- The weather did not disturb the Crestview Rebels one bit as they cruised to a 16-3 win over Campbell Memorial.

Brooke Brubaker led the way for the Rebels as she went 4 for 4 at the plate, including hitting a home run in the bottom of the third. Brenna Figley also had a productive day at the plate going 3 for 4. Brubaker was also dominating in the circle as she only allowed 3 hits, 3 runs, and sat down 8 batters.

Ramani Adams started in the circle for the Red Devils allowing 10 hits, 10 runs, and one strikeout before being relieved by Bella Ornelas, who allowed 7 hits, 6 runs, and 2 strikeouts.

Crestview improves to 4-0 and will travel to Mcdonald on Thursday. Campbell will travel to take on East this Thursday. 

WARZALA CATCHES IT ALL

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WARREN OH- Champion softball is known for the incredible talent that has come through their program.  It shouldn’t surprise anybody when they look at the team’s trophy case and see all the state championship trophies they’ve collected. So when you see them come in this year with one of the best catchers in the area, it shouldn’t come as a shock. Addie Warzala stepped on the local softball scene last season as a freshman. While the Flashes dealt with a nasty case of the injury bug, Warzala stepped up and led her team through the adversity.  Now she’s a part of a healthy star studded roster that promises to make waves in Division III.

Last season Warzala played in all 18 games and hit .396 with 14 RBI.  On defense she made her biggest impression though. She caught all but .2 innings of the season. She made 0 errors all season and caught 8 would be base stealers.  This year in 5 games played shes hitting .667 with 9 RBI and a HR. She’s already more than half way to her RBI total from a year to go. Warzala is adding a seriously dangerous bat to her already incredible defense behind the plate.

Anthony Hartwig had the chance to catch up with Champion’s premiere catcher and talk about her season and career.  They talk about building relationships with her pitchers, what it’s like to play in Champion’s softball program, and so much more. Check out the latest Champion Softball Player Profile only on YSN.

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LAKEVIEW KEEPS THE BATS HOT

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By Michael Wolfgang 

GIRARD, OHIO – After tailing 1-0 through the first frame, Lakeview took control of the game to beat Girard 13-2.

The Bulldogs immediately responded by scoring five runs in the top of the second, highlighted by a Kalyssa Werner single scoring one run, a Kennedy Barlett triple scoring three runs, and a Gianna Caruso single scoring one run. Lakeview then used a three run fifth inning, a one run sixth, and a four run seventh to equal their 13 runs in the game. Ava Bacon took the ball for Lakeview.

Bacon pitched seven innings, allowing six hits, two runs, one walk, and striking out a game high nine batters. Solid defense was another component to the Lakeview victory as the Bulldogs did not commit any errors in the field.

Lakeview will next square off against NE8 conference opponent, the undefeated South Range Raiders on Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m.

WINNING IS IN THE CARDS FOR CANFIELD

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By  Ty Bartell

With the weather beginning to warm up, so are plenty of teams after a little over a week of the softball regular season has gone by! One intriguing matchup that occurred Tuesday night was between The Archbishop Hoban Knights and The Canfield Cardinals. Only one loss total between the two programs, as Hoban dropped the opening game of the season to The Massillon-Perry Panthers. For Canfield, they came into Tuesday night on a roll, winners of five straight while out-scoring their opponents 51-3 in those games!

One of the reasons for such a big run differential is thanks in part to junior Malena Toth! Becoming a master of the circle, Toth has, somehow, increased her strikeout production from a year ago and going through respectable and championship caliber programs while doing so! After fanning 17 against The West Branch Warriors and 14 against The Champion Flashes, Toth has shown an aura of dominance that is not to be messed with!

For The Knights, they have racked up a three-game winning streak, following the opening-day loss. Those wins came against impressive competition such as the likes of THe Louisville Leopards, Massillon-Jackson Polar Bears and The GlenOak Golden Eagles! Although Canfield vs. Hoban was not a conference matchup, it was set to be a statement win for either team and a momentum launchpad for the season!

Both Malena Toth and Faith Porter dueled through the first two innings, holding their opponents scoreless. Porter had a comebacker right to her glove that enabled her to get a 1-3 double play! Thwarting any hopes of early offense for The Cardinals. On the other side, Malena Toth started off impressively! The junior struck out five of the first six batters, including striking out the side in the first!

Canfield got the offense rolling in the third when they were able to get ducks on the pond before Jenna Triveri opened up the scoring with an RBI-single. Two batters later and The Cards would extend their lead when Marina Koenig found some outfield grass in right to plate two more and give Canfield the 3-0 lead in the third! Hoban threatened to respond in the bottom half of the inning when The Knights had the bases loaded and only one out. However, Toth reached down deep and registered back-to-back strikeouts to leave Hoban without a run. 

Adding to their lead in the fifth, Canfield scored two more off a Malena Toth double, which extended The Cardinals lead 5-0. Toth was on cruise control in the circle, that was, until the seventh inning. Hoban would get three consecutive hits by Nylah Durham, Mya Akers and Gulia Scaglione to start the seventh! Scoring two in the inning, The Knights trailed by three with nobody out and a potential tying run on-deck. But as most great pitchers do, Toth found a way out of the jam. Getting a comebacker similar to the one that happened to Faith Porter in the first, allowed Canfield to get two outs for the price of one, retiring Mackenzie Wood and eliminating Akers off the base paths. Toth would force leadoff hitter Lacie Quarles to ground out to third, ending the game as a win for Canfield 5-2!

Both teams will be in-action again on Wednesday, April 5th. The Archbishop Hoban Knights are slated to take on The Ursuline Irish, while Canfield is set to square-off with perennial powerhouse, Walsh Jesuit! Interviews with Coach Kernan and Players of the Game Marina Koenig and Malena Toth can be found below!

POLAND STAYS ON A ROLL

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POLAND OH- Poland was able to improve to 4-0 on the season by defeating Northeast 8 rival Struthers Wildcats 13-0 in 5 innings on Tuesday.

Poland jumped to an 11-0 lead in the first inning then scored 1 in the second inning and another run in the third inning.  The Bulldogs pounded 13 hits with Mary Brant and Elliana Thompson each adding three hits while Brant collected 3 RBI’s and Thompson notched 2 RBI’s.  Two other players, second baseman Kylee Hudran who doubled and catcher Leanna Boccieri earned two hits each with Hudran having 2 RBI’s and Boccieri one RBI.  Right fielder Meredith Trevis also doubled and collected 2 RBI’s.

Katie McDonald picked up the win over two hitless innings, fanning 5 Wildcat batters.  Morgan Minno took the loss on the mound.  For Struthers Bella Slaina and Ella Bailey had the lone two hits of the evening.

Poland resumes play against Sharpsville on Thursday at the new Bulldog Softball complex at 5:00pm.

*Contributed By John Boccieri