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IF YOURE NOT FIRTH YOURE LAST

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HANOVERTON OH- Tori Firth might just be the most under talked about star on the softball diamond so far this season. She has taken the EOAC by storm as the Eagles have already emphatically beat reigning conference champions Lisbon in their two game series. Firth is a big reason why. She is currently hitting .500 at the plate with an on base percentage of .533. She also has an eye popping slugging percentage above 1.200. However, her work at the plate is not all Firth has to offer. She also has been stifling in the circle to other team’s lineups. Firth is currently sporting an ERA of 0.24. She now has a perfect game to her credit as well. The first YSN perfect game of the season.

Firth was able to come on Running Point this week to talk about her season, and her softball journey. She talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about her love for the game, her growth as a player, and much more. Believe us when we say you won’t be forgetting about her this season. Check out the latest United softball player profile!

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LOUISVILLE CANT KEEP UP WITH POLAR BEARS

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LOUISVILLE OH- Louisville’s schedule never gets easier. They learned that on Friday night as the Leopards took a tough loss to power house Massillon Jackson 5-0.

The game was never out of reach for the Leopards, but their offense just couldn’t string together hits. Matti Benson, and Kenzie Denzer went a combined 2-6 at the top of the Leopards line up. Jenna Collins put in a 1-3 day. Chelsea Thouverin followed her up with a 1-3 day and the only extra base bit of the day for Louisville with a double.

Even though Jackson scored 5 runs, only 2 of them were earned for starter Katie Heath. She went all 7 innings throwing 106 pitches. She struck out one, and gave up 8 hits.

Jackson is still undefeated on the season at 7-0. Louisville will try to bounce back with two games on Saturday. They’ll play Hillsdale at 1:00, and then they’ll play Lake after.

BULLDOGS TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY

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POLAND OH- Poland put up five runs in the first on its way to a 7-1 victory over Chardon on Friday. Poland batters contributing to the big inning included Abby Farber, Leanne Williams, and Katie McDonald, who each had RBIs in the inning.

The Bulldogs fired up the offense in the first inning, when Farber grounded out, scoring one run.

McDonald took the win for Poland. The righthander lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out seven.

Sydney Murray took the loss for Chardon. She allowed three hits and seven runs over two innings.

Poland tallied one home run on the day. McDonald went yard in the first inning.

Sophia D’Angelo, Williams, Farber, and McDonald all had one hit to lead the Bulldogs.

Grace Legan went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Hilltoppers in hits.

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EAGLES CELEBRATE PERFECTION

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WELLSVILLE OH- Webster defines perfect as being without fault or defect: Flawless.  United pitcher Tori Firth may find herself in the definition soon as she pitched a perfect game in the Eagles 14-0 win over Wellsville Friday night.

Firth along with battery mate Brielle Rose struck out 9 while facing the minimum 15 Tigers batters in the five inning victory. United hitters backed their pitcher up with a 14 hit on slaught to help secure the rare perfect win.  The Eagles wasted no time in the 1st inning plating 5 runs behind a Mati Zines 2RBI single.  Zines was not through as her and Colby Burton each contributed run scoring singles in the 2nd extending the United lead 8-0.

The United offense would tack on 6 more runs to cement their 3rd straight victory.  Firth would cap off her incredible night going 3-4 with a HR and 3RBI. Maddy Lucas added a single and 2RBI, while Grace Coffee and Emica Hall each contributed run scoring singles for the Eagles.

United (4-1) goes outside the conference welcoming Streetsboro for a double header on Saturday.  Wellsville looks to rebound Saturday at Conotton Valley.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler.

BOARDMAN SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH FRED MOOTZ

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BOARDMAN OH- Last season, Canfield was a big thorn in Boardman’s side. They swept the Spartans and kept them out of the AAC race. Something that hurt even worse when Boardman split the series with Fitch last season. This time around with Canfield, Boardman got the win in the first matchup of the season. The win over the Cardinals was a big turning point for the Spartans. They were coming off a tough weekend sweep at the hands of West Branch.

The second matchup with Canfield will have to wait as the Spartans, and most of the other teams in the area navigate the weather of northeast Ohio. The Spartans next scheduled game is a double header with Aurora on Saturday at home.

Fred Mootz discussed the big win, and some of the great starts his players have had with Anthony Hartwig and Scotty Mincher on YSN’s Running Point. Hear from the head man himself in Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner with Fred Mootz.

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FARBER WILL JOIN FORMER TEAMMATE AT ST BONAVENTURE

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POLAND OH- Poland Senior Abby Farber has officiallly made her decision about where she wants to play in college next season. She will be continuing her academic and athletic career at St Bonaventure to be a Division 1 athlete.

Farber is one of the premiere leaders in Poland’s athletic programs. She is a shining example of a high quality work ethic, which makes it no surprise she got looked at by a division 1 school. However, there are some other connections from St Bonaventure and Poland that could have opened some doors. Former Bulldog Brooke Bobbey is currently on the roster for the Bonnies. She was a big key into building relationships with the Bonnies coaching staff while Abby was at a camp this summer. Brooke and Abby built a bond in their time playing softball together, and you have to believe a friend like that being on the roster is a huge factor in the decision. Farber will feel right at home in New York after she finishes her senior season with the Bulldogs.

Abby took time to make her announcement on Running Point and talk to Anthony Hartwig and Scotty Mincher about what made the decision so easy, some goals for her senior season, and much more. Join us in this wonderful conversation with Abby Farber.

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WARRIORS SHINE BRIGHTEST ON RIVALRY NIGHT

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BELOIT OH- The rainy weather couldn’t keep two bitter rivals from meeting up with each other on the softball diamond. West Branch and Salem would be a heated matchup even if they were playing checkers. Thursday night they met up and it was West Branch that had all the breaks going for them. The Warriors cruised to a 14-0 win.

Sydney Mercer led the offensive onslaught for the Warriors going 3-3 with a triple, a double, and a pair of RBI. Skyler Greeneisen was 2-2 with a home run and 3 RBI. Ryley Pittman also homered in the game going 1-2 with a RBI. Mari Hawk went 2-3 with a triple and a RBI. Morgan Loudon went 2-3 with a RBI.

Pittman took the win in the circle. She struck out 11 in 7 innings, and she only gave up 2 hits.

Chase Toy and Rylie Troy both got hits for Salem as a bright spot for the Quakers.

West Branch will start their time in the JoAnne Kernan Strikeout Cancer Tournament on Friday as they square off with Crestview on Friday at McCune Park. Salem will try and bounce back Saturday at Struthers.

FALCONS DODGE THE RAIN AND BEAT POLAND

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AUSTINTOWN OH- It was a big matchup in the softball realm on Thursday evening. With both schools featured in YSNs Top 10 Power Rankings.

Those teams, of course, being #1 Austintown-Fitch vs. #7 Poland. 

The focus on this matchup happened in the circle. Poland started the junior leader in Katie McDonald, who went in with a 3-0 record and a 1.92 ERA. 

On the flip side, The Falcons started “The Untouchable” Sydnie Watts. The freshman has been on a tear to open this season. She headed into the non-conference game with a 5-0 record, a 0.70 ERA and 72 strikeouts. 

Both pitchers went through the order the first time with ease. As both teams struggled to scratch across a run in the first couple innings. 

The scoreless tie went into the third until Ayla Ray manufactured the first run for Falcons, and then did it again in the fifth.

It was 2-0 Falcons lead in the bottom of the 5th inning, when Player of The Game, junior Caitlin Mitchell hit a 2 RBI single to double the lead 4-0. 

That would be all The Fitch offense would need, as the rain ended things early in 5 innings with Austintown on top. 

Sydnie Watts got the win in the circle, her sixth of the season. Fitch will  also move to 6-0 ahead of their matchup on Friday, April 8th against Glen Oak.

Poland will refocus themselves with a game against The Hilltoppers of Chardon. Also due to take place on Friday. 

 

Stats: Pitching

Fitch: Sydnie Watts- W (6-0), 0 ER, 8 K (80), 1 H, 3 BB. 

Poland: Katie McDonald- L (3-1), 2 ER, 8 K (39), 5 H, 3 BB.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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TIGERS POUNCE ON RAVENNA

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Howland defeated Ravenna 20-0 on Wednesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Brooke Tatar struck out Mckayla Lawson to finish off the game.

Cloe Lopez led Howland to victory by driving in four runs. Lopez went 3-for-4 at the plate. Lopez drove in runs on a single in the first and a home run in the second.

The Tigers got on the board in the first inning. Zoe King drove in one when King singled.

Howland scored seven runs in the second inning. The offensive firepower by was led by Tatar, Alexia Spangler, Madison Hufford, Raegan Cool, Lopez, and Alyssa Massucci, all driving in runs in the inning.

A single by Amellia Fuller in the third inning was a positive for Ravenna.

Spangler took the win for the Tigers. The righty surrendered zero runs on one hit over three innings, striking out three and walking zero. Tatar threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Alyssa Orona took the loss for Ravenna. The pitcher surrendered 20 runs on 13 hits over four innings, striking out one.

Howland tallied three home runs on the day. Lopez went for the long ball in the second inning. Massucci went yard in the second inning. Tatar had a long ball in the second inning.

The Tigers totaled 14 hits in the game. Lopez, Tatar, and Spangler each racked up multiple hits for Howland Tigers. Lopez went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Howland Tigers in hits. Howland Tigers was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Kayla Campbell made the most plays with five.

Fuller led Ravenna with one hit in two at bats.

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UNITED MAKES LONG TRIP WORTH IT

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HARTVILLE OH- The United Local softball team had plenty of time to focus on the task at hand during its long bus ride to Hartville on Wednesday.  Time well spent as the Eagles bats remained hot as they made quick work of the Lake Center Chrisitan Tigers winning 10-0 in 5 innings.

Junior Tori Firth stepped to the plate in the 3rd inning with her team clinging to a one run lead looking to remain red hot at the plate.  Red hot may not describe Firth as she blasted an offering deep, extending the United lead to 2-0. That lead was all Firth (5IP, 5K) would need in the circle as she limited Tigers hitters to just one hit over 5 innings of work.

The 5th inning is where the Eagles offense would come alive.  Following a leadoff groundout United was able to get two aboard as Firth stepped to the plate.  The junior answered the call as she once again sent a pitch over the fence for a 3 run blast extending the lead to 5-0 and well out of reach. Firth finished the game 2-3 2HR’s and 5 RBI.

The well-balanced United lineup also received contributions from Brielle Rose, who added two hits, and Samantha Lippiatt collecting a double and scoring 2 runs. Taylor Cope & Mati Zines each contributed run scoring singles as well for the victors.

United (3-1) looks to continue their winning ways as they travel to Niles on Thursday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler