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VIKINGS OFFENSE RAMPS UP FOR THE SWEEP

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LEAVITTSBURG OH- LaBrae dominated Campbell on Tuesday, securing a commanding 17-0 victory to complete the season sweep.

The offense came out swinging for LaBrae, with Owen Boone leading the charge, going 3-4 with 4 RBI and 3 runs scored. Dylan Simpson contributed with a 2-4 performance, driving in 2 runs and scoring 1 himself, while Austin Rowe and Nate Goldner each added 2 hits and 2 RBI. Lucas Glaser chipped in with a perfect 2-2 at the plate, scoring 3 runs and driving in 1.

On the mound, Simpson was lights out, pitching 5 innings of one-hit ball, striking out an impressive 11 batters while issuing 3 walks.

Campbell struggled to get anything going against LaBrae’s pitching and defense, managing just one hit in the game.

LaBrae’s dominant performance on both offense and defense secured the big win and completed the season sweep over Campbell.

BIRDS BOUNCE BACK; JFK TOPS VIKINGS

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NILES, OH- On Saturday, Warren JFK took down LaBrae Vikings 6-3, thanks in large part to a standout performance at the plate by Taggart Carfangia, who went a perfect three-for-three at the dish.  

The Eagles led by Carfangia, who was on fire, hitting singles in the second, fourth, and sixth innings. The Eagles started strong, scoring early in the first inning when Dominic Ryan walked, Michael Bartoe singled, and then Ryan scored from third on a tag up, followed by a LaBrae error that brought another run home.

The Eagles didn’t let up, adding another run in the second after Michael Condoleon hit a double to deepen their lead.

Ryan was solid on the mound, picking up the win for the Eagles. He pitched four innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out four and walking two. Landon Brunstetter ended up with the loss for LaBrae, giving up six runs (five earned) over four innings, with four strikeouts and three walks. Caleb Hadley also made an appearance in relief for the Eagles, throwing a hitless, scoreless inning.

Bartoe, Condoleon, and Andrew Lapolla each chipped in with an RBI, helping to build the Eagles’ lead. Carfangia wasn’t just a threat with his bat; he also showed off his speed, stealing two bases during the game. Defensively, the Eagles were on point, turning a crucial double play.

For LaBrae, Dylan Simpson and Aiden Doll each contributed an RBI in an effort to keep the game within reach.

Looking ahead, the Eagles are set to host Aquinas on Monday, hoping to carry the momentum from Saturday’s win into their next game.  LaBrae will travel to Campbell to take on the Red Devils on Monday in a return to conference action.

VIKINGS SAY SO LONG TO SOLON

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HOWLAND OH- LaBrae had a strong showing at Howland’s Toni Ross Invitational on Saturday, splitting their day with a commanding 14-2 victory over Solon.

In the game against Solon, LaBrae’s offense came alive with powerful hitting performances. Mariah Jones led the charge, going 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBIs, and two runs scored. Vada Allen contributed to the offensive onslaught with a 1-for-2 performance, three RBIs, and one run scored. Morgan Thompson had a standout game, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs, and one run scored, while Rylee McDonough went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, and three runs scored.

On the mound, Leah DeArmitt delivered a solid performance, pitching five innings, allowing just three hits, striking out four batters, and conceding only two earned runs.

The victory against Solon showcased LaBrae’s offensive firepower and solid pitching, setting a positive tone for the rest of the invitational.

TIGERS WIN THE DAY AT THE TONI ROSS

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HOWLAND OH- The Howland Tigers had a standout performance at the Toni Ross Invitational on Saturday, securing victories in both of their games with dominant displays on both offense and defense.

In their first game against Solon, the Tigers cruised to a 9-3 win, powered by a strong offensive showing. Brooke Tatar led the charge with a 1-for-3 performance that included a home run and three RBIs. Maya Kubanscek contributed an RBI as well, while Madison Schmitz had an impressive 3-for-4 outing with three runs scored. Alyssa Massucci added to the offensive onslaught with a 1-for-3 performance and two runs scored. Tatar also excelled on the mound, pitching five innings, allowing just one hit, and striking out eight batters to secure the win.

In their second game against LaBrae, Howland’s offense continued to shine as they ran past their opponents with an 11-1 victory. Tatar once again played a pivotal role, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Sydney VaNess and Marissa Ray each contributed two RBIs, while Calleigh Luman added another two RBIs to the scoreboard. Tatar also showcased her pitching prowess, throwing three innings, allowing only two hits, and striking out six batters while keeping LaBrae off the scoreboard.

Despite the loss, Mariah Jones provided a bright spot for LaBrae with a 2-for-2 performance, including a home run and an RBI.

With these two impressive wins, Howland demonstrated their strength both offensively and defensively, setting a high standard for the rest of the season.

VIKINGS WALK IT OFF AGAINST HUBBARD

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LEAVITTSBURG OH- What a thrilling softball showdown! LaBrae pulled off an exciting walk-off victory in the bottom of the seventh inning, edging out Hubbard 3-2 in a nail-biter.

It was Mariah Jones who played the hero, delivering the game-winning hit that sent the Vikings into a frenzy and sealed the deal for LaBrae. But she wasn’t the only standout of the game.

Rylee McDonough came up clutch for the Vikings, knocking in two crucial RBIs, while Shelby Bragg set the tone at the top of the lineup with a stellar 3-for-4 performance.

On the mound, Leah DeArmitt got the start for LaBrae, tossing five solid innings and striking out seven while giving up just two earned runs on four hits. Riley Rowe came in for relief and finished strong, earning the win with two scoreless innings and one strikeout.

For Hubbard, Phoebe Rusnak led the charge at the plate with a 2-for-3 performance, while Lauren Komorek and Kaylee Schultz contributed RBI hits.

Rusnak also held it down in the circle for the Eagles, going 6.2 innings and giving up just three runs on seven hits while striking out five.

It was a hard-fought battle on both sides, but in the end, it was LaBrae who emerged victorious, thanks to some late-game heroics and a gritty team effort that secured the walk-off win.

VIKINGS BREAK OUT THE BROOMS IN LIBERTY

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LIBERTY OH- LaBrae defeated Liberty 7-0 on Tuesday at Liberty High School thanks in part to four runs in the fourth inning. Christian Haught singled, scoring one run, Owen Boone singled, scoring one run, and Landon Brunstetter doubled, scoring two runs. LaBrae got on the board in the first inning after Austin Rowe singled, scoring two runs.

Brunstetter earned the win for the Vikings. The starting pitcher surrendered zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking none. Boone and Rowe each came on in relief out of the bullpen.

Rowe drove the middle of the lineup, leading LaBrae  with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Brogan Collins, Haught, Boone, Rowe, and Brunstetter each collected one hit. The Vikings didn’t commit a single error in the field. Collins had the most chances in the field with 17.

LABRAE LEAVES THEIR MARK

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Rylee McDonough drove in five runs on two hits to lead LaBrae past Liberty 18-1 on Monday at LaBrae High School in MVAC action. It was Liberty’s first conference loss of the season.

McDonough hit a home run to center field in the second inning, scoring three runs, and doubled in the fourth inning, scoring one.

Riley Rowe struck out 10 batters on the day. The starting pitcher also gave up two hits and one run over five innings while walking one.

Liberty opened the scoring in the first after Chloe Fleps drew a walk, scoring one run. LaBrae flipped the game pretty quickly in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on three hits to take a 5-1 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a triple by Rowe that drove in three. The Vikings went on to score five runs on three hits in the bottom of the second inning. McDonough homered to center field, scoring three runs, Mariah Jones grounded out, scoring one run, and Khloe Sanderson singled, scoring one run. An error extended the LaBrae lead to 12-1 in the bottom of the third inning.  They added six more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning on five hits. Nalena Page tripled, scoring one run, Syrina Gantt grounded out, scoring one run, McDonough doubled, scoring one run, and Jones homered to left field, scoring three runs.

Fleps started in the circle for Liberty. She gave up five hits and eight runs (seven earned) over one inning, striking out one and walking two.

LaBrae collected 12 hits in the game. Sanderson, Vada Allen, McDonough, and Rowe each collected two hits on the day.  Shelby Bragg paced the Vikings with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. They were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. McDonough made the most plays with seven. Sarah Spisak and Rachel Strohmeyer each collected one hit for Liberty.

LAKEVIEW SURGES IN SATURDAY DOUBLE DIP

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CORTLAND OH- Kennedy Bartlett drove in five runs on three hits to lead Lakeview past Western Reserve  12-7 on Saturday. Bartlett hit a home run to center field in the fourth inning, scoring three runs, and singled in the fifth inning, scoring two.

Western Reserve got on the board in the top of the first inning after Kaleigh Williams singled, and Caylee Selley grounded out, each scoring one run.

The Bulldogs took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Izzy Haines singled, Paige Schwartz laid down a sacrifice bunt, Hallie Capan singled, and Makenna Werner singled, each scoring one run. They then added five more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning on three hits. An error scored one run, Kalyssa Werner singled, scoring one run, and Bartlett homered to center field, scoring three runs.

Ava Bacon earned the win for Lakeview. The right-handed pitcher surrendered 10 hits and six runs over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Katie Byers took the loss for the Blue Devils. The right-handed pitcher went six innings, allowing 12 runs (seven earned) on 10 hits, striking out one and walking three. Isabella Isenberg appeared in relief for Lakeview.

Lakeview collected 10 hits in the game. Werner collected two hits in two at bats. The Bulldogs were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Bartlett made the most plays with 11.

Western Reserve amassed 12 hits in the game. Allison Jones and Lindsay Jones each collected three hits. Williams and Selley each drove in two runs. Byers collected two hits in four at bats. Jones stole three bases. Western Reserve turned one double play in the game.

Game 2:

Bats were blistered as Lakeview outshone LaBrae 19-9 on Saturday. The Bulldogs collected 20 hits, while LaBrae had nine.

The Vikings got on the board in the top of the second inning after Morgan Thompsom doubled, the Bulldogs committed an error, and Rylee McDonough singled, each scoring one run. Lakeview tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a solo home run to left field by Hallie Capan, and an error. They captured the lead, 5-3, in the bottom of the third after Capan grounded out, and Makenna Werner laid down a sacrifice bunt, each scoring one run.

A grand slam to left field by McDonough gave LaBrae  the lead, 7-5, in the top of the fourth. Mackenzie Stowe homered to left field on an 0-2 count, which helped Lakeview answer and tie the game at seven in the bottom of the fourth.

A double by McDonough gave the Vikings the lead again 9-7, in the top of the fifth. Lakeview made the score 11-9 in the bottom of the fifth after Linnea Kovac singled, scoring one run, and Kalyssa Werner homered to left field, scoring three runs.

Lakeview then scored eight runs on eight hits in the bottom of the sixth inning. Riley Rowe induced Werner to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored, Isabella Isenberg grounded out, scoring two runs, Kennedy Bartlett tripled, scoring two runs, Izzy Haines doubled, scoring one run, Paige Schwartz singled, scoring one run, and Werner singled, scoring one run.

Isenberg earned the win for the Bulldogs.  She surrendered nine hits and nine runs (five earned) over six innings, striking out nine and walking three. Rowe took the loss for LaBrae. The starting pitcher went five innings, allowing 14 runs (10 earned) on 13 hits, striking out five and walking three.

The Bulldogs collected 20 hits in the game. Stowe and Schwartz each collected three hits. Werner and Werner each drove in three runs. Bartlett, Isenberg, Haines, Kovac, and Capan each collected multiple hits.

McDonough went 4-for-4 at the plate as the infielder led the team with seven runs batted in. Thompsom collected two hits in three at bats.

SIMPLY SIMPSON

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LEAVITTSBURG OH- LaBrae’s baseball program has long been a formidable force in the local sports scene, and the Class of 2024 has only added to its illustrious legacy. At the forefront of this success stands senior pitcher Dylan Simpson, whose dedication and skill have propelled the team to new heights.

Simpson’s journey to the mound is one marked by relentless determination and tireless effort. From early morning bullpen sessions to late-night study of his craft, he has honed his pitches to perfection. His fastball sizzles with velocity, while his breaking ball dances tantalizingly out of reach. Each pitch is a testament to the countless hours Simpson has spent refining his mechanics and mastering his arsenal.But Simpson’s prowess extends beyond his physical abilities; it’s his baseball IQ that truly sets him apart. On the mound, he’s a strategist, meticulously dissecting each batter’s weaknesses and exploiting them with surgical precision. His ability to read hitters and anticipate their next move is uncanny, earning him the reputation of a true tactician on the field.In the current season,

Simpson’s dominance has been nothing short of remarkable. In just 9.0 innings pitched, he’s notched an impressive 16 strikeouts while issuing a mere 3 walks. His ERA of 1.55 is a testament to his unwavering consistency and unwavering focus.Yet, perhaps

Simpson’s greatest contribution to LaBrae’s baseball program lies in the legacy he’s building for future generations. As a senior leader, he leads by example, showing his teammates what it means to work tirelessly towards a shared goal. His dedication to the game and his team has inspired those around him to strive for greatness, instilling in them the values of perseverance and determination that will endure long after he’s left the diamond.

As Dylan Simpson’s high school career draws to a close, his impact on LaBrae’s baseball program is undeniable. Through his unparalleled work ethic, strategic prowess, and unwavering leadership, he has cemented his place as a legend in the annals of LaBrae athletics. And while his time wearing the school colors may soon come to an end, his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of Vikings to chase their dreams and reach for the stars.

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LABRAE KEEPS THE GOOD TIMES GOING

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LaBrae Varsity Vikings were victorious against Champion 6-4 on Friday. The Vikings got on the board in the first inning after Austin Rowe singled, scoring one run.

Champion jumped back into the lead in the top of the third inning after Bradey Quinby singled, and Carter Chapin singled, each scoring one run.

LaBrae flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring five runs on three hits to take a 6-2 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Brogan Collins that drove in two.

Dylan Simpson earned the win for LaBrae. He gave up four hits and two runs over three innings, striking out five and walking two. Landon Brunstetter pitched four innings in relief. He surrendered six hits and two runs while, striking out five and walking one.

Quinby took the loss for Champion. The starting pitcher went three innings, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits, striking out two and walking three.

Collins drove the middle of the lineup, leading LaBrae  with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Simpson, Collins, Owen Boone, Rowe, Brunstetter, and Keith Smallsreed each collected one hit.

Champion tallied 10 hits in the game. Zack Morris, Chapin, and Quinby each collected two hits. Chapin, Quinby, and Carson Fife each drove in one run.