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ANT MARCHES IN; LOUISVILLE MARCHES ON

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CANTON, OH- “These guys have embraced the role of the underdog.” said Louisville Head Coach, Brian Warner on Thursday evening after his son, Anthony Warner shut down University School Preppers, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Louisville to a 3-0 victory, and a spot in the Division 2 Regional Finals.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Warner struck out ten, while Evan Shapiro sat down 11.  It was the ‘never say die’ attitude of the Leopards that made the difference in the game.

Louisville got things moving in the first inning, when Connor Adelman singled on a 3-2 count, scoring JT Popick, who stole his way into scoring position after a leadoff single.

Warner earned the win for the Leps. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over seven innings, striking out ten.

Shapiro took the loss for University School. The righty surrendered three runs on six hits over six innings, striking out 11.

Louisville saw the ball well today, racking up six hits in the game. JT Popick and Adelman each collected multiple hits for Louisville. Adelman and Popick each collected two hits to lead the team. The Leopards looked more like Cheetahs as they tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Popick and Adelman led the way yet again.

Riley Penn led the  Preppers with the only hit of the game.

Louisville will now be back to action on Friday night as they will play Chardon with a trip to Akron’s State Championship Series on the line.

YSN will have the coverage for free Friday at 5pm.



THE HUMAN HIGHLIGHT REEL

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LOUISVILLE OH-  Not since the likes of Omar Vizquel in the 90s has Northeast Ohio seen such a prolific defensive shortstop with the defensive prowess of Louisville’s own JT Popick.  A mainstay in Louisville’s batting order and a defensive anchor for Leopard Nation the last four years of his high school career.

What’s that old saying? “Superstars make superstar plays!” Well nothing short of that was showcased in Louisville’s District Sem-Final win over Salem! Where Popick flashed the leather in an all time diving catch that helped seal that victory. On top of that, Popick is The 2022 Defensive Player of the Year for YSN while sporting a fielding percentage that stood over .900 for the season.  The Leopards have been playing spot on since late April, looking to carry that momentum right into The Regional Semi-Final. Set to take place on Thursday, June 2nd at 5 p.m. in the beautiful Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium. If you have not had the chance to get down to Leopard territory to see Popick’s glove on full display this season, do not worry!

The Northeast Ohio product is staying home and taking a drive down the road as Popick announced his commitment to The University of Akron to become a Zip on the baseball team.  As we wait in excitement to see JT take his talent to the next level, get to know him a little off the field in this YSN EXCLUSIVE interview! As Anthony and Ty from Running Point get the chance to talk with one of the senior leaders on The Leopards this season, JT Popick!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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