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HOWLAND FINDS THEIR SWING

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WARREN OH- It took a minute for Howland to get their bats going on Wednesday, but once they did they wouldn’t be stopped. With a 6-1 Pymatuning Valley team in town the Tigers traded scoreless frames with the Lakers through three. Then Brooke Gray got the Lakers on the board first in the top of the first. With the way the tempo of the game was going, you’d think scoring first would’ve given the Lakers an edge.  Howland had other plans however, as their bats finally woke up. With two runners on Jayde Fizet knocked in two runs to give the Tigers the lead, and wake up their bats. The Tigers scored three runs a piece in the next three innings to win 9-1.

Fizet ended the game 2-3 at the plate with 3 RBI and 1 run scored. Kayla Campbell had the most hits on the day going 3-4.  Brooke Tatar launched a home run and went 2-4 with a RBI.  Zoe King and Sydney VanNess both finished with multiple hits going 2-4.

Lexi Spangler and Tatar split time in the circle as Spangler started the game going 3.1 IP giving up 1 earned run striking out 4 and walking 1 walk.  Tatar came in to pitch the final 3.2 innings and gave up 0 hits while striking out 7.

Howland returns to action on Thursday as they stay at home to host Magnificat at 5:00 in Howland Township Park.

HOWLAND STRUGGLES ACROSS THE BORDER

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By Matt Morrison


PITTSBURGH, PA- Howland took a road trip to take on the Shaler Area Titans in a non-conference matchup that quickly got out of hand as Howland fell 13-4. After leading 3-2 in the first inning, Shaler piled on seven runs in the bottom of the second inning to take the lead for good.

Despite being down big in the game, Howland still managed to put up ten hits and had several players with two or more hits including Zoe King, Brooke Tatar, Kayla Campbell, and Alyssa Massucci. Alexia Spangler started things in the circle for Howland as she allowed 5 hits, 9 runs, and 1 strikeout before being relieved by Tatar, who went four innings in the circle allowing 5 hits, 4 runs, and had 4 strikeouts.

Howland will return home to take on Pymatuning Valley on Wednesday at 5:00pm. 

LESNAK’S BIRTHDAY BASH GETS SPRINGFIELD AN EXTRA INNING WIN

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Springfield stole the lead late in the game in a 9-5 victory over Waterloo in 8 innings on Tuesday. The game was tied at five with the Tigers batting in the top of the eighth when Gianna Piccuta singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Springfield fired up the offense in the first inning. Rachel Malatok singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

After the Tigers scored two runs in the top of the fourth, Waterloo Lady Vikes answered with two of their own. Springfield Varsity Tigers scored when Madi Lesnak hit a solo homer and Jacey Mullen doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Lesnak was the winning pitcher for Springfield. She surrendered five runs on eight hits over eight innings, striking out eight.

Springfield smacked one home run on the day. Lesnak put one out in the fourth inning.

The Tigers scattered 14 hits in the game. Lesnak, Emily Gerthung, Malatok, and Piccuta each had multiple hits. Gerthung and Lesnak each collected three hits to lead the way.

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CAMPBELL PULLS OFF COMEBACK FOR FIRST MVAC WIN

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CAMPBELL OH- Memorial took the lead late and defeated Liberty 9-7 on Tuesday. The game was tied at seven with the Red Devils batting in the top of the eighth when Mileena Williams doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs.

The Red Devils collected 14 hits and Liberty had seven in the high-scoring affair.

Liberty got things moving in the first inning. An error scored one run.

Memorial evened things up at seven in the top of the seventh inning. They scored two runs when Angeliz Diaz doubled.

The Red Devils tallied four runs in the seventh inning. Madison Shuger and Diaz each had RBIs in the big inning.

Liberty scored three runs in the fourth inning. The big inning came thanks to a single by Chloe Fleps and a double by Mia Parker.

Ramani Adams took the win for Red Devils. The fireballer lasted four innings, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out seven and walking zero.

Bella Ornelas started the game for Memorial. Ornelas surrendered five runs on six hits over four innings, striking out two and walking one

The Red Devils saw the ball well today, racking up 14 hits in the game. Adams, Diaz, Shuger, Savannah Cleland, and Williams each collected multiple hits. Adams went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.

Fleps led Liberty with three hits in four at bats.

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BLUE DEVILS PUT THEIR FOOT DOWN

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BERLIN CENTER OH- Katie Byers showed timely hitting on Tuesday, driving in seven on three hits to lead Western Reserve past Sebring 21-1 on Tuesday. Byers drove in runs on a home run in the first, a home run in the second, and a single in the third.

Western Reserve secured the victory thanks to 14 runs in the first inning. The offensive firepower was led by Byers, Maggie Byers, Lexi Pence, Alyvia Hughes, Hannah Heath, and Kaleigh Williams, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Byers was the winning pitcher for Western Reserve. The righty lasted four innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out four. Byers threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Byers recorded the last three outs to earn the save.

The Blue Devils tallied three home runs on the day. Byers went yard in the first inning. Byers went deep in the first and second innings.

The Blue Devils racked up 19 hits in the game. Allison Jones, Byers, Heath, Byers, Williams, Alexa Abrams, and Pence each collected multiple hits. Byers, Heath, Byers, and Jones each collected three hits to lead the way.

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FALCONS PUT THE BAM IN BAMBERG

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MYRTLE BEACH SC- The Fitch bats just keep on blazing as the team continues to improve on its undefeated record to start the season.

A ten run offensive explosion in the second inning followed by another seven runs in the third was all the Lady Falcons needed to beat Bamberg-Ehrhardt (SC), 17-0 on Tuesday in Myrtle Beach.

Sydnie Watts struck out eight and didn’t allow a hit in yet another shutout win. Senior Caitlin Mitchell led the offense with three hits and two RBIs and nearly hit for the cycle as she put up a single, a double, and a triple. Ayla Ray belted a home run with two RBIs while Samantha Severn kept her hot streak alive with two hits and also got on base on a walk.

Senior cather McKenna Hogan had two singles and an RBI and was complemented by a single and an RBI from Watts. Also getting in on the action were Julia Wileman and Morgan Roby, each with one double apiece, and Kylie Folkwein who added a single and a triple.

The Lady Falcons will take on Greenbriar Christian (VA) on Wednesday at 10:00am as they look to make it nine straight on the year.

*Contributed By Chris Lewis at austintownathletics.org

CARDINALS ARE AS DOMINANT AS EVER IN MYRTLE

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MYRTLE BEACH SC- Canfield defeated Chase 14-0 on Tuesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Bella Kennedy got a strike out to finish off the game.

Canfield got things moving in the first inning. They scored one run when Hailey Freedy tripled.

The Cardinals put up seven runs in the second inning. The big inning was thanks to singles by Jenna Triveri, Freedy, Leah Figueroa, and Macey Kalina and doubles by Faith Morell and Kennedy.

Malena Toth was in the circle for Canfield. The righty surrendered zero runs on one hit over four innings, striking out 11 and walking zero.

Canfield had 19 hits in the game. Figueroa, Kalina, Alexa Ignazio, Freedy, and Morell each managed multiple hits. Kalina and Figueroa each collected three hits to lead the way. The Cardinals were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Figueroa had the most chances in the field with nine.

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FOUR CHAMPION HOMERS EQUAL A BLOW OUT WIN

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WARREN OH- Abigail Meadors shut down Garfield, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Champion to a 14-0 victory on Tuesday

Champion fired up the offense in the first inning. They scored two runs when Morgan Davis homered.

The Golden Flashes notched six runs in the second inning. Their big bats in the inning were led by a single by Meadors, a home run by Gabby Gradishar, a groundout by Hailey Householder, an error on a ball put in play by Addison Warzala, and a double by Madison Ziegler.

A single by Lizzy Moore in the first inning was a positive for Garfield.

Meadors earned the victory in the circle for Champion. The hurler went five innings, allowing zero runs on two hits and striking out ten. The ten strikeouts gave Meadors 100 in her career.

The Golden Flashes smacked four home runs on the day. Olivia Gray had a homer in the third inning. Gradishar went yard in the second inning. Davis put one out in the first inning. Meadors went deep in the third inning.

Champion racked up 13 hits on the day. Meadors, Gradishar, Davis, and Isabella Meyer all managed multiple hits. Gradishar and Meadors each managed three hits to lead the way.

Champion didn’t commit a single error in the field. Warzala had 11 chances in the field, the most on the team.

Champion has a big MVAC series on deck as they’ll take Brookfield on Thursday on the road. First pitch from Brookfield is set for 5:00.

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A CATCHER TO DYE FOR

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Having a fantastic backstop is a key in making a successful battery.  If you have that, you’re one step closer to being a dominant team. Often the most overlooked position on the field, catching is not built for everyone. You have to do the dirty work, and be a great leader while doing it. Mineral Ridge has a solid backstop in Kelcee Dye that elevates their defense to a new level.

Along with her great catching attributes, Dye also brings a hot bat to the lineup. Early in the season she is hitting .500.  She has smacked 4 doubles, and knocked in 5 RBI so far.  Dye has yet to make an error this season proving how reliable she is behind the plate.

YSN’s Jake Sylak took the time to catch up with the Rams stand out. They talk about coming into a new season, the Rams program, and much more. Check out the latest Mineral Ridge Softball Player Profile only on YSN.

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BROOKFIELD DOES IT AGAIN

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BROOKFIELD, OHIO- Miranda Nicholson was spot on once again on Tuesday for Brookfield, allowing zero runs as the Warriors bested Crestview by a score of 10-0.

Brookfield  racked up 12 hits. Cadence  Huffman, Sammi McAnany, Arianna Jones, and Jenae Pugh all had multiple hits. Huffman led Brookfield with three hits in four at bats.

One bright spot for Crestview was a single by Brooke Brubaker in the fourth inning. Nicholson earned the win for the Warriors as she surrendered zero runs on two hits over six innings, striking out four and walking zero.

Chloe Stoops took the loss for Crestview. The pitcher allowed 12 hits and ten runs over five and a third innings, striking out three.

Brookfield also socked one home run on the day when Abby DeJoy went yard in the sixth inning. It was DeJoy’s 6th home run of the season.

Brookfield will look to continue their strong play when they take on Champion this Thursday at 5:00pm. Crestview will try to get back in the win column when they travel to Rootstown to take on the Rovers at 5:00pm. 

 

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