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TIGERS SHOW THEIR TEETH

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HOWLAND OH- Last season it was Crestview boys soccer who put an area team in the state tournament. The Rebels wanted to test their status out of the jump in 2022 as they took on state power house Howland. It was the Tigers that flexed their muscles in this battle as they trounced Crestview 8-0.

Jet Hua scored in the opening minute for the Tigers to set the tone for what would prove to be a powerful offensive attack that overwhelmed Crestview.

Howland will return to the pitch on Tuesday as they host Poland at 7:00.

RICK’S RIDE

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- Noah Ricks has been a popular voice heard across all YSN platforms this summer. Ricks called over 80 games during the Youngstown Class B baseball season this summer at Bob Cene Park.

Ricks began his broadcasting career at a very young age while at Chalker High School. Ricks traveled with the Wildcats basketball team, and did his own play-by-play on his cell phone at games. Ricks took a big leap in his career when he enrolled at Youngstown State University, to begin his studies in the sports broadcasting department.

Noah Ricks left the broadcasting department during his college tenure, and began a new journey in coaching. He loved to coach, but after the 2020 pandemic, Ricks jumped back in to his true passion of sports broadcasting. He has become the new voice of the Howland Tigers, and will spend the upcoming fall season broadcasting Tiger football.

To hear more about Noah Ricks journey, here is an interview with Noah on the YSN Power Hour:

 

 

SPARTANS CONQUER HOWLAND IN AAC BATTLE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- The Spartans played Old Avalon Tuesday beating Howland 187-217.

The Spartans low score belonged to Senior Zoey Fick- Mills shooting 43 with the next lowest score carded by Junior Sophia Rivera which was a 46. Junior Haily Rusnak shot a 47, Senior Emily Choleva carded a 51 and Senior Kate Pendleton shot a 53.

The Spartans take on Edison this Thursday at Mill Creek Golf Course.

*Contributed By Lee Christman at Boardmanathletics.org

TIGERS CLAW INTO NEXT ROUND

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WARREN OH-  Evan McBane threw a gem on Tuesday for Howland, allowing zero runs and besting Youngstown East in the sectional semifinals by a score of 12-0.

Howland got things moving in the first inning, when Marco Massucci doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

The Tigers notched five runs in the third inning. Dominic Santee, Robert Gumino, and Massucci all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

McBane led the Howland to victory on the mound. The righthander lasted five innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out eight.

The Tigers collected nine hits on the day. Massucci, Luca Massucci, Mason Bayus, and Anthony Massucci all managed multiple hits. Massucci went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Howland Tigers in hits.

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A TIGER EARNS HIS STRIPES

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WARREN OH-  Howland, a work that goes with “baseball” like bread and butter, and when it comes to pitching, a hot knife through butter is even better! That has been the case this year for The 2022 Howland Tigers baseball team. With some strong presence of arms on the mound, Howland has been a thorn in the side of All American Conference (AAC) teams for years! Well, look forward to it for a few more years AAC, because The Tigers have a stud southpaw sophomore in Brendan Ray.

A pitcher that has really got his stuff working in the second half of this season. With a dangerous fastball and curveball combination, the control that Ray has on the mound can give hitters fits. Pair that with a composure that is not seen too often from underclassmen; however, Ray has it and is like gas to a fire explosive when he is at his best! Living in that “bend but don’t break” mindset, Brendan has utilized the complete trust he has in his defense around him to make him and the team successful this season.

With some great senior leadership and coaching around him, Ray is looking to be a sponge and soak in all the knowledge and experience that sits around him. The rest of the conference has all collectively started holding their breath, as they await to see how much of Brendan Ray’s potential is fulfilled in the next two seasons.  Pitching a phenomenal complete game performance against Fitch to close out the regular season. Howland and Ray have all the momentum they need as they have their sights set on Youngstown East in The Division 2 Tournament.

The first step for #14 seeded Howland on the road to Canal Park begins on Monday, May 16th. Until then, you can catch this EXCLUSIVE interview with Howland sophomore Brenday Ray! Conducted by the boys of Running Point; found only on YSN!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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HOWLAND’S WIN GIVES BOARDMAN OUTRIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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AUSTINTOWN OH-

Howland Tigers had no trouble on offense today, winning big over Austintown-Fitch 9-2. The win gives Boardman the outright AAC championship.

Howland got things moving in the first inning. Jak Kenney doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.

Howland tallied four runs in the seventh inning. Luca Massucci, Robert Gumino, Ryan Hooper, and Brenden Ray all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Ray was credited with the victory for the Tigers. The southpaw lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out four.

Frank Pugliese took the loss for Austintown-Fitch. He lasted four and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out three.

Carter Owens started the game for Austintown-Fitch. The hurler went one and two-thirds innings, allowing five runs on seven hits and striking out two

Howland totaled 15 hits. Anthony Massucci, Marco Massucci, Ray, Braden Gebhardt, and Hooper each had multiple hits. Ray, Massucci, and Massucci each collected three hits to lead.

Austintown-Fitch collected six hits on the day. Drew Kaschak and Josh Loew each collected multiple hits.

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BENSON’S RECORD BREAKING NIGHT GIVES LEOPARDS A TRIP TO DISTRICTS

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LOUISVILLE OH- Louisville came in to Wednesday night as the underdogs. Traveling on the road, they made sure to bring their bats with them. Sophomore Matti Benson broke the single season home run record with her 12th to propel Louisville past Howland in a slugfest 12-9.

Benson went 2-5 on the night with that home run, and 2 runs scored. Jenna Collins was unstoppable as she went 5-5 with a HR, 2 RBI, and a run scored. Brooke Brendle also collected 2 RBI on a 2-5 day.  Kenzie Denzer went 2-5 with 3 runs scored. Shelby Mayle had a solid day going 3-5 with a run scored, and a RBI.

 

Katie Heath pitched the complete game for Louisville. She gave up 9 runs, 7 of them earned,  and struck out three. She threw 118 pitches, and had a strike percentage of 57%.

Louisville advances to the Austintown district semifinals where they’ll meet the host Fitch Falcons. That game is slated for Monday. First pitch is set for 3:30.

FITCH SENIORS WIN THEIR THIRD STRAIGHT AAC TITLE

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AUSTINTOWN OH-  Austintown Fitch celebrated senior night with a 10-0 victory over Howland which secured for them the outright All American Conference Championship.Before the game, the team honored their five graduating seniors: Samantha Aey, Alison Foley, Kayla Schubuert, Sophia Senediak and Maddy Taylor.

As has been the case all year, Freshmen pitcher Sydnie Watts teamed up with Junior catcher McKenna Hogan for a dominant performance, holding Howland to only one hit.  Watts fanned 12 Tiger batters and in the process recorded her 250th Strikeout on the season which is a new single season school record.

Offensively, Sophomore Ayla Ray recorded 3 hits (2 singles and a triple) and Samanatha Aey had a single, a double and a RBI.  Maddy Taylor drove in 3 runs on the night to go along with 3 hits (2 singles and a triple), while Watts had 5 RBIs with 4 of them coming on a Grand Slam home run, and also had 2 singles.

The team is right back on the diamond tomorrow in a OHSAA Division 1 Sectional Tournament Final Game against Kent Roosevelt.  First pitch is 5:00 PM.

*Contributed By Steve Ward at austintownathletics.org

SPARTANS LAY SIEGE TO HOWLAND

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WARREN OH-  Boardman grabbed an early lead on its way to a 10-2 victory over Howland on Monday. Boardman scored on a single by Anthony Butto in the first inning.

The Spartans secured the victory thanks to six runs in the seventh inning. The Boardman offense in the inning was led by Luke Lenord, Seth Cervello, Griffin Widrig, Jason Triveri, and Butto, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Howland knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the first inning. An error scored one run.

After Boardman scored one run in the top of the sixth, Howland answered with one of their own. Boardman scored when Cervello singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. Howland then answered when RJ Hooper grounded out, scoring one run.

Boardman pulled away for good with one run in the second inning. In the second Cervello reached on a dropped third strike.

The Spartans scored six runs in the seventh inning. Their offense in the inning came from walks by Cervello, Widrig, and Triveri, a single by Butto, and a double by Lenord.

Gavin Hyde got the start for Boardman. Hyde allowed four hits and two runs over six innings, striking out five.

Braden Gebhardt led things off on the mound for Howland. He allowed nine hits and four runs over six innings, striking out ten and walking one.

Boardman tallied 11 hits in the game. Stephen Conti and Butto all collected multiple hits. Conti went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead in hits.

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BIG FIFTH INNING LIFTS HOWLAND PAST SPARTANS

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Boardman lost the lead late in a 9-4 defeat to Howland on Monday. The game was tied at two with Howland batting in the bottom of the fifth when an error scored one run. The Tigers would go on to score seven in the frame.

Boardman got things started in the first inning. Cassidy Bryan singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

Brooke Tatar led things off on the rubber for Howland. The fireballer surrendered four runs on eight hits over seven innings, striking out seven.

Tori Strines toed the rubber for the Spartans. Strines allowed eight hits and seven runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six. Madison Lester threw one and one-third innings in relief.

Boardman launched one home run on the day. Jenna Olexa went for the long ball in the seventh inning.

Boardman collected eight hits on the day. Dana Haus, Lester, and Olexa all managed multiple hits. Olexa, Lester, and Haus each collected two hits to lead.

Howland had 12 hits in the game. Tatar, Alyssa Massucci, and Jenna Sindledecker each racked up multiple hits for Howland.

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