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POLAND DEFENSE SILENCES STRUTHERS

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Defense was the story of the night for Poland. They got their first NE8 win Thursday night over Struthers 50-40.

Poland still is trying to find a solid rhythm in their young season. Lucky for them they have a suffocating defense to hold teams down while they find it. In the first three-quarters of the game, the highest-scoring frame for Struthers was 10. And in the first and third quarters they were held to 2, and 3 respectfully.

On the offensive side of the Ball, the Bulldogs got started quickly with 8 fast points. But then they stalled for a bit as the first quarter bled into the second. Poland’s perimeter game was not as on as it was earlier in the week vs Champion. Poland went 2/11 from three point land on the night. That didn’t stop sophomore Morgan Kluchar from having a great night on the glass. She led the team in rebounds with 10. Helping Poland limit Struthers to one opportunity, and giving them some extra opportunities on the other side. Poland rebounded well as a team totaling in 26, with 4 players having at least 5. The Poland lead was 40-15 in the 4th quarter before a majority of the varsity starters subbed out. Struthers made a fierce rally to close the gap, but Poland still came away with the 50-40 win.

Jackie Grisdale led the Bulldog charge with 14 points. Kailyn Brown had a strong night with 8 points and 6 rebounds.

Emma Elia finished with a game high 19 for Struthers.

Poland returns to action Monday as they host South Range.

POLAND ESCAPES THRILLER IN CHAMPION

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The start of the new season for the Poland Lady Bulldogs looks very similar to the start last season when they won by two at Salem. This time around they escaped Champion with a 52-49 win.

The Bulldogs had to deal with a very slow offensive start. Plagued by turnovers Poland couldn’t find a rhythm in the beginning stages of the game. However Jackie Grisdale and Brooke Bobbey both covered up the miscues with three pointers. Poland’s shut down defense didn’t miss a beat, holding down Champion while their offense worked things out. Poland trailed 12-10 after one quarter.

Poland opened the second quarter with a 9-0 rally and it looked like they were going to run away with the game. The Flashes fought back though, answering with a 6-2 run as the half dwindled down. Bobbey hit her second three of the game before the halftime buzzer to give the Bulldogs some breathing room heading into the locker room with a 24-18 lead.

Champion outscored the Bulldogs 16-10 in the third quarter helped out tremendously by the work of Emma Gumont down low. After three the game was tied 34-34 and it promised to be an exciting finish.

After the teams traded points back and forth for the first couple minutes of the fourth, the perimeter game came in to effect for Poland. Grisdale and Bobbey both hit threes late to give Poland breathing room. With a 46-40 lead the Bulldogs found themselves in a position to win the game at the foul line. They struggled though to knock down free throws down the stretch which gave Champion the opportunity to inch closer and closer. The Bulldogs went to the line leading by 2 with about 10 seconds left. They hit one out of two to make it 52-49, but it also gave Champion a last shot opportunity. Grisdale stole the ball away to deny them that chance and Poland escaped with a 52-49 win.

Jackie Grisdale led the way with a strong 26 point performance going 4/8 from three. Brooke Bobbey also finished in double figures with 12.

Poland stays on the road traveling to Struthers on Thursday night.

POLAND TAKES NE8 CROWN AFTER 13 INNING WIN

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HUBBARD, OH- Poland nabbed the lead late in the game in a 7-4 victory over Hubbard on Thursday.  The game was tied at four with Poland batting in the top of the thirteenth when Brooke Bobbey singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Ashley Wire led Poland to victory by driving in four runs.  She went 3-for-6 at the plate.  Wire drove in runs on a home run in the seventh and a double in the thirteenth.

In the first inning, Hubbard got their offense started when Jackie Adler doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

The Bulldogs evened things up at four in the top of the seventh inning.  Wire drove in two when she homered.

After the Bulldogs scored one run in the top of the third, Hubbard answered with one of their own.  Poland scored when Cami Lattanzio’s sac fly scored one run.  Hubbard then answered when Hannah Kist doubled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.

Wire was credited with the victory for Poland. She lasted 13 innings, allowing 13 hits and four runs while striking out seven and walking one.

Grace Narkum took the loss for Hubbard. She allowed 16 hits and seven runs over 13 innings, striking out one.

Poland hit two home runs on the day. Ally Nittoli had a dinger in the second inning. Wire had a homer in the seventh inning.

Poland tallied 16 hits in the game.  Bobbey, Wire, Emily Denney, Jackie Grisdale, and Nittoli each had multiple hits.  Bobbey went 4-for-7 at the plate to lead Poland in hits

Hubbard tallied 13 hits on the day.  Adler, Sydney Bowser, Kist, Najdusak, and Haley Croyle all managed multiple hits.

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POLAND CONQUERS SPARTANS, STAY PERFECT

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Poland defeated Boardman 8-7 on Thursday after taking the lead late in the game.  The game was tied at six with the Bulldogs batting in the top of the seventh when Ashley Wire singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.

Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. Poland collected 12 hits and Boardman had 12.

Boardman captured the lead in the second inning when Wire’s wild pitch allowed two runs to score for Boardman.

Boardman scored three runs in the inning.  Alicia Saxton and Lauren Maughn each had RBIs in the big inning.

Wire got the win for Poland. She surrendered seven runs on 12 hits over seven innings, striking out one.

Madison Lester took the loss for the Spartans. She surrendered eight runs on 12 hits over seven innings, striking out ten.

Poland racked up 12 hits.  Wire, Jackie Grisdale, and Brooke Bobbey all had multiple hits for Poland Seminary Bulldogs Varsity.  Grisdale and Wire each managed three hits to lead the Bulldogs.

Boardman racked up 12 hits in the game.  Lester, Maughn, and Saxton all collected multiple hits.  Lester went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Boardman in hits.

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LADY BULLDOGS TAKE TWO. STAY PERFECT

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Game 1

Poland sailed to an easy victory over Wheeling Central Catholic 21-1 on Saturday

In the first inning, Poland got their offense started.  Ashley Wire was hit by a pitch, driving in a run.

Kaili Gross earned the win for the Bulldogs. She lasted five innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out 12 and walking one.

Cupp took the loss for Wheeling Central. She lasted four innings, allowing 14 hits and 20 runs.

Poland racked up 16 hits.  Abby Farber, Jackie Grisdale, Cami Lattanzio, Lauren Sienkiewicz, and Ally Nittoli each managed multiple hits for the Bulldogs.  Grisdale and Farber each collected three hits to lead the offense.  Poland  was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Lattanzio made the most plays with  12.

Game 2

Poland nabbed the lead late in the game in a 6-4 victory over Steubenville on Saturday.  Poland  trailed 4-2 in the top of the seventh inning when Cami Lattanzio doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring three runs.

Steubenville scored three runs in the fifth inning, but the Bulldogs still managed to pull out the victory.  The big inning for Steubenville came thanks to a home run by Blackburn and  by Cucarese.

Ashley Wire led things off in the circle for Poland. She lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and four runs while striking out three and walking one.

Fields started the game for Steubenville. She went seven innings, allowing six runs on 12 hits, striking out four and walking one.

Poland socked one home run on the day. Kaili Gross had a four bagger in the sixth inning.

The Bulldogs totaled 12 hits.  Gross, Ally Nittoli, Lattanzio, and Wire each racked up multiple hits.  Gross went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the offense in hits.

Steubenville was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Marshall made the most plays with  11.

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POLAND BATS SURGE PAST LAKEVIEW

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Cami Lattanzio showed timely hitting on Tuesday, driving in four on two hits to lead Poland past Lakeview 22-2 on Tuesday.  Lattanzio drove in runs on a home run in the third, a walk in the third, and a triple in the third.

The Bulldogs secured the victory thanks to 20 runs in the third inning.  The offensive onslaught came from doubles by Jackie Grisdale, Tori Modarelli, Brooke Bobbey, and Ashley Wire, singles by Modarelli, Kaili Gross, and Ally Nittoli, triples by Lauren Sienkiewicz and Lattanzio, home runs by Lattanzio and Nittoli, a walk by Lattanzio, and an error on a ball put in play by Grisdale.

In the first inning, Lakeview got their offense started when Abbie Campana drew a walk, scoring one run.

Poland took the lead for good with 20 runs in the third inning.  In the third Lattanzio hit a solo homer, Grisdale doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs, Modarelli singled on a 3-1 count, scoring two runs, Gross singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Lattanzio drew a walk, scoring one run, Nittoli singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run, Sienkiewicz tripled on a 1-1 count, scoring three runs, an error scored one run for Poland, Modarelli doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run, Bobbey doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs, Wire doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run, Lattanzio tripled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs, and Nittoli homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

Wire was credited with the victory for Poland.  She lasted five innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out four.

Cait Kelm took the loss for Lakeview. She went two and a third innings, allowing 15 runs on 14 hits.

The Bulldogs tallied two home runs on the day. Nittoli went deep in the third inning. Lattanzio had a dinger in the third inning.

Poland scattered 22 hits in the game.  Abby Farber, Bobbey, Nittoli, Modarelli, Gross, Sienkiewicz, Lattanzio, and Grisdale all managed multiple hits for Poland Seminary Bulldogs Varsity.  Nittoli, Bobbey, and Farber each collected three hits to lead Poland Seminary Bulldogs Varsity.

Kelm went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Lakeview in hits.

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PERIMETER PLAY POWERS POLAND PAST CRESTWOOD

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POLAND, OH- The Poland Lady Bulldogs advanced to the district semifinals Thursday night with a 73-20 win over Crestwood.

Jackie Grisdale got the offense rolling early scoring 10 points in 2 minutes of play. It helped Poland roll out to an 11-0 lead. Crestwood, however, would grab momentum in the first frame going on a 7-0 run to cut the Poland lead to 11-7. The 7 points were scored by a 4 point play and an old fashioned 3 point play. That little glimpse of momentum, however, would be the last Crestwood would get, as the Bulldogs answered with a 13-0 run and lead 24-7 after 1.

The perimeter shooting of the Bulldogs really helped keep their big lead. Six different players hit at least a three for Poland. The defense also kept Crestwood’s shooters in check allowing just 2 points in the first 7 minutes of the 2nd quarter. Crestwood would go on a 6-0 run to close the half but Poland still ballooned their lead to 45-15 at the break.

The Bulldogs defense didn’t let up one bit in the 2nd half as every rotation that coach Blanch put in was making it hard for Crestwood. The Devils would only score 5 points in the final two frames. Poland went on to win 73-20.

Jackie Grisdale led the Bulldogs with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Kailyn Brown was also in double figures with 11 points, she tallied 8 rebounds. Poland moves on to play West Branch in the district semifinals at Fitch High School Monday at 6:00.

THE GRIZZLED PATH

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It’s hard to believe that someone so calm under pressure, and such a vital part of a team is only in her second year.  However, for Poland Sophomore, Jackie Grisdale- it’s just another day at the office.

Grisdale is wise beyond her years, and that’s a big reason that she and her Lady Bulldog teammates have seen so much success in the 2018-2019 Campaign.  That, and the fact that the selflessness and genuine love that these young ladies show for the game and for each other shines through in each passing second on the game clock.

A young lady who is not afraid to pass the basketball, and the spotlight.  Jackie is learning from her freshman season, and with the help of her teammates and coaches- growing leaps and bounds!

So- What is the biggest difference between this year and last?  What’s it like to be a coach’s daughter?  How have her senior teammates impacted her on and off the floor?  Our Anthony Hartwig sits down with Jackie Grisdale for this week’s Poland Basketball Player Profile: THE GRIZZLED PATH.

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