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RAIDERS OWN THE DAY

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CANFIELD OH- Gretchen Bartels collected four hits in four at bats, as South Range defeated Hubbard 11-1 on Monday. Bartels singled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the fourth inning.

Hubbard were the first to get on the board in the first when Haleigh Taylor doubled, scoring one run. South Range jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Hubbard committed an error, Bartels singled, and Heidi Bartels singled, each scoring one run. The Raiders added one run in the second after Giada Pauline grounded out. They kept on extending their early lead with four runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by Bartels, Solena DeJesus, and Pauline.

Jayli Wilt earned the win for the Raiders. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and one run over five innings, striking out eight and walking none. Phoebe Rusnak took the loss for Hubbard. She went three innings, giving up eight runs (four earned) on 10 hits, striking out one and walking none.

South Range collected 15 hits in the game. Pauline went 2-for-4 at the plate as the right-handed hitter led the team with four runs batted in. Bartels, Wilt, and Keira Brogan each collected multiple hits. The Raiders were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Bartels made the most plays with eight.

Taylor led Hubbard with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Rusnak led Hubbard with two hits in two at bats.

FALCONS KEEP THE EAGLES OUT OF THEIR NEST

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By Ty Bartell

AUSTINTOWN OH- The Austintown-Fitch Falcons varsity baseball team defended their home field by defeating The Hubbard Eagles by a final score of 8-3. Fitch set the tone in the bottom of the first when Frankie Senediak and Carter Owens both reached to start the contest before Mason Petridis doubled, bringing home two runs, capping off a three run bottom of the first.

Hubbard responded when Andrew Kali walked and Gabe Rusnak doubled him home to put The Eagles on the board. Rusnak would score on a passed ball to trim Hubbard’s deficit to a single run. Senediak and Owens would go back-to-back on hits in the bottom of the second to get a run back for Fitch.

Hubbard had a counter response in the top of the third when Braydon Songer reached aboard and later scored courtesy of Johnny Reyes’ RBI double to trim the deficit back down to a run at 4-3 Austintown. Scoring would halt until The Falcons added a run in the bottom of the fourth and again in the bottom of the fifth to make it 6-3 Fitch. The Falcons finally finished their scoring with two runs in the bottom of the sixth to finish the game as 8-3 winners!

Anthony Wibert started the game, pitched four innings and gave up three runs in the start. While Player of the Game, Carter Owens pitched the final three innings in shutout fashion while also going 3 for 3 at the plate and reaching base four times!

Fitch (7-3) now will look ahead to The Cardinal Mooney Cardinals (2-4) when they host Mooney on Monday, April 15th with a 5 p.m. first pitch start. While Hubbard (4-5) will attempt to get back to .500 when they play a two game home and away set against The South Range Raiders (4-1) also starting on Monday with a 5 p.m. start time at Hubbard.

HAINES HAS A DAY FOR LAKEVIEW

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Izzy Haines drove in six runs on three hits to lead Lakeview past Hubbard 16-3 on Wednesday. Haines singled in the fourth scoring three, doubled in the third scoring two, hit a sacrifice fly in the first scoring one, and singled in the second scoring one.

Lakeview got on the board in the top of the first inning after Haines hit a sacrifice fly, Paige Schwartz grounded out, and Hallie Capan singled, each scoring one run. They added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Hubbard committed an error, Kennedy Bartlett singled, and Haines singled, each scoring one run.

Lakeview scored five more runs on four hits in the top of the third inning. An error scored one run, Kalyssa Werner singled, scoring one run, Haines doubled, scoring two runs, and Schwartz singled, scoring one run.  They kept going and scored five runs on five hits in the top of the fourth inning. Mack Stowe singled, scoring two runs, and Haines singled, scoring three runs.

Isabella Isenberg earned the win for Lakeview. The right-handed pitcher allowed five hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out nine and walking two.

Kaylee Schultz took the loss for the Eagles. The starting pitcher went two and two-thirds innings, giving up 11 runs (three earned) on eight hits, striking out three and walking two.

The Bulldogs collected 15 hits in the game. Makenna Werner, Haines, and Werner each collected three hits. Bartlett collected two hits in three at bats.

Alyssa Gregory went 1-for-2 at the plate as they led the team with one run batted in. Gregory, Emalee Warren, Lauren Komorek, Cara Green, and Haleigh Taylor each collected one hit for Hubbard.

LAKEVIEW GRABS IMPORTANT CONFERENCE WIN

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Mackenzie Stowe collected four hits in four at bats, as Lakeview defeated Hubbard 5-2 on Tuesday. Stowe hit a solo home run to center field in the first inning, doubled in the second inning, doubled in the fourth inning, and singled in the sixth inning.

Lakeview got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Stowe hit a solo home run to center field, Kennedy Bartlett doubled, scoring one run, and Hallie Capan homered to left field, scoring three runs. Hubbard answered and scored one run in the top of the fifth on a solo home run to center field by Lauren Komorek.

Ava Bacon earned the win for the Bulldogs. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and two runs over six innings, striking out seven and walking one. Haleigh Taylor took the loss for the Eagles. The starting pitcher went one inning, surrendering five runs on five hits, striking out none and walking none. Isabella Isenberg tossed one inning of shutout ball for Lakeview in relief. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit, striking out one and walking none.

The Bulldogs piled up 10 hits in the game. Capan led with three runs batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Paige Schwartz collected three hits in three at bats.

Komorek went 2-for-4 at the plate as they led the team with one run batted in. Hubbard didn’t commit a single error in the field. Komorek had the most chances in the field with eight.

GIRARD PITCHING QUIETS THE EAGLES BATS

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NILES OH- Both teams were strong on the hill on Saturday, but Girard defeated Hubbard 2-1. Dominick Tolone started the game for Girard Varsity Indians and recorded 21 outs. Tolone struck out 12 batters on the day. They also surrendered one hit and one run over seven innings while walking six.

A wild pitch put Hubbard on the board in the top of the first. Girard took the lead in the bottom of the sixth. Evan Tuttle singled, scoring two runs, to give Girard Varsity Indians the leg up, 2-1.

Braydon Songer took the loss for Hubbard. They went six innings, surrendering two runs on five hits, striking out 10 and walking one.

Tuttle drove the middle of the lineup, leading Girard  with two runs batted in. He went 1-for-3 on the day. Dominic Phillips, Will Hynes, Tuttle, Jaden Royal, and Nate Freeland each collected one hit. They turned one double play in the game.

Gabe Rusnak led Hubbard with one hit in two at bats. Tyler Wright paced the lineup with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Hubbard turned one double play in the game. They didn’t commit a single error in the field, playing awesome defense in the pitcher’s duel.

HUBBARD MAKES SURE TO SPLIT WITH GIRARD

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Hubbard was triumphant in Game 2 of Saturday’s double header with 5-1 on Saturday to earn a split of the series. Hubbard was the first to get on the board in the second when a steal of home scored one run. Jaden Royal singled after a 6-pitch at-bat, which helped Girard tie the game at one in the top of the third. The Eagles took the lead in the bottom of the third. Geno Leshnack singled, scoring one run, to give them the upper hand, 2-1.

Tyler Wright earned the win for Hubbard. The righty allowed three hits and one run (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking none. Tyler Wilson stepped on the mound first for the Indians. He surrendered seven hits and five runs over four innings, striking out seven and walking five.

The Eagles piled up nine hits in the game. Braydon Songer, Andrew Kali, and Leshnack each collected two hits. Leshnack led with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-2 on the day. Hubbard had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Wright and Mathew Bobovnik led the team with two free passes each. Songer and Leshnack each stole multiple bases. As a team, the Eagles ran wild on the base paths, piling up eight stolen bases for the game.

Will Hynes, Royal, and Nate Freeland each collected one hit for Girard. Royal went 1-for-3 at the plate as the catcher led the team with one run batted in.

AN EAGLE IN GERMANY

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Photo Credit Bastian Frank (Frankphoto.de) Shot for InSuedthueringen.de 

SUHL GER-  In the heart of Hubbard, Ohio, a volleyball prodigy emerged, setting the courts ablaze with her talent. Adria Powell, a former Hubbard Eagle, transitioned seamlessly from high school sensation to collegiate star, and now, she’s making waves in the professional volleyball scene in Europe.

Powell’s journey began amidst the fervor of high school volleyball, where she quickly garnered attention with college offers before even stepping onto the high school floor. Throughout her three seasons at Hubbard, Powell showcased her prowess, tallying an impressive 1172 kills and 211 blocks. Her dominance on the court earned her recognition as the OHSVCA Player of the Year during her junior season, solidifying her status as a rising star.

With her sights set on Ohio State University, Powell made her verbal commitment during her junior year, eager to embark on her collegiate journey as a Buckeye. Opting to graduate early, Powell seized the opportunity to join Ohio State ahead of schedule, kicking off her collegiate career with a bang. In her freshman season, she notched over 100 kills, laying the groundwork for a stellar collegiate tenure.

Throughout her time at Ohio State, Powell not only excelled on the court but also in the classroom, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors from 2019 to 2022. Her dedication and drive propelled her through each season, culminating in a standout senior year where she played a pivotal role in leading the Buckeyes to the Elite Eight. Setting career highs in blocks, points, and kills, Powell left an indelible mark on the program, cementing her legacy as one of Ohio State’s finest.

After completing her collegiate career, Powell embarked on a new chapter as a grad-transfer at Clemson University, seeking to further hone her skills and pursue her dream of playing professionally. Under the guidance of head coach Jackie Simpson-Kirr, Powell flourished at Clemson, preparing herself for the rigors of the professional volleyball circuit.

The opportunity to play professionally in Germany beckoned, and Powell seized it without hesitation. Joining VFB Suhl LOTTO in Suhl, Germany, Powell embraced the challenge of adapting to a new culture and style of play. With determination and resilience reminiscent of her days as an Eagle in Hubbard, Powell continues to thrive on the court, poised to make her mark on the international stage.

As she navigates the intricacies of professional volleyball in Europe, Powell remains steadfast in her commitment to growth and excellence. Her journey from Hubbard to Ohio State to the professional leagues stands as a testament to her unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of success. With each serve, spike, and block, Adria Powell proves that she is a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the court.

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WARRIORS MAKE THE MOST OF FINAL HOME GAME

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BELOIT OH- In a commanding display of dominance, West Branch claimed the sectional championship on Saturday with an emphatic 61-10 victory over Hubbard. From the opening whistle, West Branch showcased their superiority on both ends of the court, overwhelming Hubbard with their relentless defense and high-powered offense.

Leading the charge for West Branch was Sophia Gregory, who poured in 14 points, setting the tone for her team’s offensive outburst. Mikayln Woods added 11 points, while Livvie Showalter and Ellie Tucker each contributed 7 points to the winning effort. Additionally, Chloe Dennison and Audrey Eaton both chipped in 6 points, highlighting the depth and balance of West Branch’s scoring attack.

The suffocating defense of West Branch limited Hubbard’s scoring opportunities, allowing them to cruise to a decisive victory and secure the sectional championship.

With the win, West Branch advances to the District Semifinals, where they will face off against Chagrin Falls on Wednesday at Nordonia High School. Tip-off for this highly anticipated matchup is scheduled for approximately 7:30.

MOONEY BREAKS SHOOTING RECORDS IN BIG WIN

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Cardinal Mooney put on a shooting clinic on Friday night, setting records en route to a commanding 75-31 victory over Hubbard. The team’s sharpshooting prowess was on full display as they shattered program records, lighting up the scoreboard with an astounding 18 three-pointers.

Leading the charge for Cardinal Mooney was Rocco Turner, whose scintillating performance saw him establish a new program record with an incredible 9 three-pointers, finishing the game with a game-high 29 points. Turner’s sharpshooting display left the Hubbard defense scrambling to contain him, but to no avail.

Supporting Turner’s offensive onslaught was Nick Pregibon, who contributed 13 points of his own, adding to Cardinal Mooney’s offensive barrage.

Despite Hubbard’s efforts to keep pace, they were unable to contain Cardinal Mooney’s relentless attack. Kenyan Franklin led Hubbard’s scoring effort with 12 points, but it was not enough to overcome Cardinal Mooney’s offensive firepower.

With this emphatic win, Cardinal Mooney improves their record to an impressive 16-5 as they gear up for their final game of the regular season, where they will host Struthers on Friday. Meanwhile, Hubbard wraps up their regular season with a record of 11-11 and looks ahead to tournament play, where they will host Orange on February 27th.

SIX YEARS OF NE8 PLAY, SIX POLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

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POLAND OH- In a fitting conclusion to their regular season, Poland’s senior night celebration was filled with jubilation as they clinched their sixth consecutive NE8 championship and their seventh straight league championship overall (AAC title in 2017). Facing off against Hubbard, Poland delivered a commanding performance, emerging victorious with a final score of 40-26.

Leading the charge for Poland was senior standout Elliana Thompson, who showcased her scoring prowess with an impressive 16 points. While Thompson led the scoring charge, Poland’s victory was a testament to the team’s collective effort, with seven other Bulldogs contributing 4 points or less to secure the win.

Despite Hubbard’s valiant effort, led by Cara Green with 9 points and Khamyah Howell with 6 points, they couldn’t overcome Poland’s dominance on the court.

With this win, Poland capped off their regular season in style, finishing with a record of 14-8 and solidifying their status as NE8 champions outright. Their remarkable consistency is highlighted by the fact that they have only shared the NE8 championship once in the six years of the conference.

Looking ahead, Poland sets their sights on the upcoming tournament, with their first game scheduled for Saturday, February 24th at Pymatuning Valley.

Meanwhile, Hubbard, with a record of 6-15, prepares for their final regular-season game on Thursday as they host Mooney.

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