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LAKEVIEW GETS THEIR REVENGE

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GIRARD OH- Lakeview bounced back from their previous night’s loss to Girard by edging out the Indians 7-6 in a close contest, splitting the season series.

The Lakeview offense came alive, led by Andrew Brown, who went 3-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Brandon Toot contributed with a 2-3 performance, driving in 3 runs and scoring 1 himself. Jake Nicholas reached base three times, going 2-3 with a walk and scoring a run, while Hayden Newton added 2 hits and scored a run.

On the mound, Nathan Paolucci pitched a solid game, going 7 innings and allowing 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 4 batters. Paolucci also closed the game with 3 innings of relief, allowing just 2 hits and no earned runs while striking out 2.

Girard’s offense put up a fight, with Jaden Royal driving in 2 runs on his 1-5 performance. Joe Marsco contributed with 2 hits, including an RBI, and scoring a run, while Nate Freeland and Kaiden Clare each added 2 hits.

On the mound for Girard, Dominick Tollone pitched 4 innings, allowing 8 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 5 batters.

In the end, Lakeview’s offense and pitching were enough to secure the narrow victory, avenging their previous loss to Girard and splitting the season series.

LAKEVIEW LEAVES NO DOUBT AGAINST THE INDIANS

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GIRARD OH- Lakeview wasted no time in their 18-6 victory over Girard on Tuesday, getting their offense rolling early and fast.

Leading the charge for Lakeview was Kennedy Bartlett, who went 3-4 with an impressive 4 RBI and 2 runs scored. Hallie Capan also had a big day at the plate, driving in 4 runs with a 1-3 showing. Makenna Werner and Kalyssa Werner each contributed with 3 hits, with Makenna adding 2 RBI and scoring 3 runs, while Kalyssa drove in 1 run and scored 3 times. Ava Bacon and Izzy Haines also chipped in with 2 hits apiece and combined for 2 RBI and 3 runs scored.

On the mound, Bacon was dominant, pitching 4 innings, allowing just 4 hits and no earned runs while striking out 10 batters.

Girard’s offense had some highlights, with Caylee Wilkes driving in 2 runs on her 1-2 performance, and Ava Serrano and Malina Serrano each contributing multiple hits. Molly Durkin also added an RBI for Girard.

However, Lakeview’s offense was too much to handle, as they cruised to the 18-6 victory, showcasing their firepower and securing another impressive win.

LAKEVIEW ALL SMILES IN RETURN TO LEAGUE PLAY

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CORTLAND OH- Lakeview returned to league action on Monday with a solid performance, remaining undefeated in the NE8 conference by defeating Girard 9-3.

Lakeview’s offense came out strong, led by Hailee Capan who went 2-4 with 2 RBIs. Isabella Isenberg also made an impact with a home run and 2 RBIs, while Kennedy Bartlett and Izzy Haines each contributed with an RBI. Bartlett also scored 2 runs for Lakeview.

On the mound, Isenberg delivered an impressive pitching performance, going the distance with 7 innings pitched. She allowed 7 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out an impressive 11 Girard batters, effectively shutting down their offense.

Despite the loss, Girard put up a fight, with Caylee Wilkes driving in 2 RBIs and Destiny Flaherty scoring a run.

Lakeview’s victory keeps them at the top of the NE8 standings, showcasing their strength and consistency in league play. The team’s balanced offense and dominant pitching continue to be key factors in their success this season.

As they move forward in the season, Lakeview looks to build on this win and maintain their momentum as they strive for further success in the NE8 conference.

GIRARD DOUBLES UP THE BULLDOGS

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CORTLAND OH- In a pivotal league matchup on Monday, Girard claimed a significant victory by defeating Lakeview with a score of 6-3.

Girard’s offense came alive early, led by standout performances from Jaden Royal, Kaiden Clare, and Dom Phillips. Royal had an impressive game, going 1-2 at the plate with 2 walks, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored. Clare contributed with a key RBI, while Phillips also added an RBI to help boost Girard’s offensive production.

On the mound, Tyler Wilson delivered a strong performance for Girard, pitching 6 solid innings. Wilson allowed 6 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 6 Lakeview batters, effectively shutting down their offense for much of the game.

Lakeview put up a fight, with Nathan Paolucci leading their offense by going 3-4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Andrew Brown and Brandon Toot also contributed, driving in runs for Lakeview.

Despite Lakeview’s efforts, Girard’s pitching and timely hitting proved to be the difference-maker in this game.

With this win, Girard strengthens its position in the league standings and demonstrates its ability to compete against tough opponents. The team’s balanced effort on both offense and defense was crucial to their success against Lakeview.

Girard continues to show resilience and determination as they push forward in their quest for success in the league. This victory is a testament to their hard work and teamwork on the field.

DURKIN DOES IT ALL

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By Ty Bartell

GIRARD OH- Time management is often underlooked when talking about high school athletes. Primarily a skill that is nailed down once getting to the college level, some are able to break that mold and start on a path to greatness at an incredibly young age. Girard senior Molly Durkin is one of those players!

A multiple sport athlete, you can find Molly on the volleyball court, the softball field and even cheering during the boys games. A three-year letter winner in the sport of softball, Durkin has maintained her excellence both athletically as well as academically. Serving as the class President at Girard, Durkin also has an outstanding 4.0 GPA!

Wondering how she does it? An incredible amount of patience, determination and focus! Committed to Walsh for the next four years to cheer, Durkin has graciously accepted the challenge of adding more on her plate, serving as a role model to an entire generation of kids coming up below her.

YSNs Ty Bartell got the chance to chat with The Indians senior about the season so far, the college plans, her tips and tricks to time management, her softball experience and so much more! Do not miss out on this very special edition of Player Profile with Molly Durkin! Exclusively on YSN!

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MINERAL RIDGE RAMPS THINGS UP

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SALINEVILLE OH- In a display of offensive firepower, Mineral Ridge Softball unleashed a relentless barrage of hits to secure a commanding 15-5 victory over Southern on Friday.

Mineral Ridge’s lineup came out swinging, led by standout performances from Aaliyah Wall, Savannah Turek, Lily Merolillo, Maggie Collins, and Megan Haynie. Wall and Turek showcased their power at the plate, each launching a home run while driving in crucial runs. Merolillo proved to be a force, tallying three hits and contributing two RBIs and two runs scored. Collins delivered clutch hits, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs, while Haynie reached base multiple times, scoring two runs.

On the mound, Merolillo demonstrated her pitching prowess, going the distance with a solid seven-inning performance. Despite giving up five runs on five hits, Merolillo showcased her resilience, striking out four batters to keep Southern’s offense in check.

Southern put up a valiant effort, with Cheyenne Buzzard leading the charge with three RBIs, and Gianna Pecorelli contributing with a multi-hit game and an RBI.

Ultimately, Mineral Ridge’s relentless offensive onslaught proved too much for Southern to handle, as they secured a dominant 15-5 victory. This impressive win serves as a testament to Mineral Ridge’s offensive prowess and determination as they continue to make their mark on the softball diamond.

WIND BLOWS THE BULLDOGS DIRECTION

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By Matt Maher


POLAND, OH – The wind was blowing and the bats were hot for the Bulldogs Friday evening when they welcomed Girard to town to close out the season series. Poland struck early and often and left the Indians without much of a response and the result was a 11-4 victory for Poland.

 

Girard started Ricky Plant who threw out the first 4 innings. The Bulldogs got to him early with the first 2 batters getting on via a walk and being hit by a pitch. Jacob Hayes would step up in the cleanup position and bring in the first run with a RBI single. Ryan Dilullo followed with an RBI groundout, during Dilullos’ at bat a runner scored off of a throwing error from the catcher. 

 

2 more runs got by Plant in the second thanks to an RBI double from Matt Boccieri and an RBI single from Matt Paparodis. No runs would score in the 3rd but 3 more would score in the 4th off of a throwing error, RBI double and a sac fly. Dom Phillips came in for relief giving up 3 more runs in the 5th thanks to 2 RBI singles and a sac fly from the Bulldogs.

 

Ricky Plant finished with 4IP, 8 runs against, 6 Hits and 4 Walks while Phillips threw 2IP with 3 ER, 2 Hits and 1 K.

 

Poland started Jacob Hayes who threw 3 innings of scoreless baseball, retiring the side in order twice. The 4th inning was where things got dicey for Hayes because he would eventually allow the basses to fill but miraculously only conceded 1 run off of a RBI walk issued to Kaiden Clare. Hayes started the 5th but gave up 2 more runs thanks to a RBI single from Will Haynes and a RBI double from Nate Freeland. Mike Chambers came in after the RBI double and retired the next 2 batters. 

 

Chambers finished the game giving up 1 run in the 6th to an RBI single from Tyler Wilson and shutting Girard down and out in the top of the 7th. Hayes finished with 4 ⅓ IP giving up 3 Runs off of 5 Hits and striking out 4. Chambers finished with 2 ⅔ IP giving up 1ER off of 3 hits and struck out 3.

 

The Bulldogs continue to show everyone their dominance inside and out of the Northeast 8 and improved to 9-0 on the season and 6-0 in the conference, their next game will be at Shenango on April 20th at 12PM. Girard (5-7, 2-4) will travel to Salem on April 20th at 12PM.

GIRARD CONTINUES THE RAIDERS WOES

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By Matt Maher 


GIRARD, OH – The battle for 3rd place in the Northeast 8 conference was in full swing on Thursday night with the Indians hosting the South Range Raiders to town. Both pitchers showed excellence and poise on the mound but it would be the Indians bats and Jaden Royals arm that would propel them past the Raiders 8-2 and allow Girard to tie South Range for 3rd place. 

 

The Indians started Jared Royal who kept South Range off of the board until the 4th inning where Tyson Tarajack led things off with a well placed double into center field and then three batters later Luke Gehring would bring him home with a RBI infield single! Royal sat the Raiders down in order in the 5th but in the 6th Julian Tranovich would bat in Brennan Klasovsky off of a long single to center field. Back in the 3rd inning Gaven Nagy ripped a shot down the third base line that was miraculously caught by Cam Herrick with no time to react!

 

Royal pitched a complete game with only 2 earned runs, 5 hits and 7 Ks. 

 

The Raiders started Logan Baxter who also pitched 3 shutout innings but it would be the 4th inning where the Indians would take control and never look back. It all started with a bloop single from Cam Herrick into shallow left field, Kaiden Clare would bat him in during the next at bat with a RBI Single to right. A throwing error from Will Gehrig would later let another run score and then 3 runs came in during Dom Phillips at bat with the first scoring off of a wild pitch and then Phillips bringing in 2 more with a long 2-run single to left center.

 

The Indians also went in order in the 5th but tacked on 3 more runs in the 6th thanks to a RBI groundout from Royal, RBI double from Phillips and a RBI single from Santino Barone.

 

Baxter, in 4 IP, gave up 5 runs off of 5 hits and issued 4 Ks along the way, Jake Shumate took over in the 5th giving up 3 runs off of 4 hits and sitting down the side in order in the 5th.

 

The Indians had everything moving in their huge win against South Range and the spoils of victory ended up being a share of 3rd place in the conference with these Raiders. South Range (7-4, 2-3) will continue their road trip when they visit Niles on April 22nd at 5PM while Girard (5-6, 2-3) hit the road to take on Poland on April 19th at 5PM.

POLAND LETS OUT FRUSTRATION

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POLAND OH- It was a commanding win for the Poland on Thursday after suffering back to back losses against Lakeview. They brought the heat against Girard, coming away with a dominant 17-1 victory that showcased their offensive prowess.

Leading the charge was Leanne Williams, who was an absolute powerhouse at the plate, driving in four runs on two hits. Her double in the second inning alone brought home three runs, setting the tone for the Bulldogs’ explosive offense.

And speaking of explosive, Poland exploded for 10 runs in the third inning, leaving Girard in the dust. It was a team effort, with contributions from players like Leanna Boccieri, Mary Brant, Lillian McDonald, and Cassie Blanch, just to name a few.

On the mound, Olivia Horn held it down for Poland, tossing three solid innings and allowing zero runs while striking out three. Girard’s Brooklyn Broll did her best to keep pace, but the Bulldogs’ relentless offense proved to be too much to handle.

Despite the loss, Girard had some bright spots, with players like Ivory Hewitt leading the charge with one RBI. But in the end, it was Poland’s day to shine, with Brant leading the team with three hits and Horn adding two of her own.

With their patience at the plate and dominant performance on both offense and defense, Poland Seminary Bulldogs are definitely a force to be reckoned with in the softball world.

COLUMBIANA SHOWS OFF THEIR POWER

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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana beat 13-8 on Tuesday. The Clippers got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Maryn Hepler homered to left field, and Mackenzi Gamble grounded out, each scoring one run. Columbiana scored seven runs on six hits in the bottom of the second inning. Landry Smith doubled, scoring three runs, Caitlynn Pleska doubled, scoring three runs, and Gamble singled, scoring one run. Smith hit a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the fifth.

Gamble earned the win for Columbiana. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and three runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking two. Brooklyn Broll took the loss for Girard. She went two innings, allowing nine runs on seven hits, striking out none and walking three. Pleska collected the save.

The Clippers collected 13 hits in the game. Ava Davanzo, Gamble, Hepler, Pleska, and Smith each collected two hits. Gamble, Pleska, and Smith each drove in three runs. Ella Dota stole two bases.

Kyra Bell provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Girard with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Bell and Caylee Wilkes were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits while hitting back-to-back. The Indians turned one double play in the game. Girard  was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Bell made the most plays with eight.