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LABRAE WINS SIXTH STRAIGHT

By Michael Wolfgang 

 

NEWTON FALLS, OHIO – A good old fashioned pitchers duel was what propelled LaBrae to a 2-0 win over Newton Falls on Tuesday night.

Both teams brought it on the mound with strong performances, but LaBrae did a little bit more than the Tigers offensively to snatch the win. Dylan Simpson was shined on the hill for LaBrae as he surrendered zero runs on five hits with three strikeouts over his complete game shutout.

Despite Newton Falls out hitting LaBrae, the Vikings found ways to push runs across with Nate Golder and Dylan Swaton coming home to score the two runs.

LaBrae will look to extend its winning streak to seven games on Wednesday as they will be the road team in Lordstown against the Red Devils at 5:00 p.m.

VIKINGS TEACH CHALKER A LESSON

By Michael Wolfgang 


LEAVITTSBURG, OHIO – One of the more difficult things to do in baseball is to sweep a double header. LaBrae accomplished this Saturday as they beat Chalker 15-4 in game one and 17-3 in game two.

In game one, Chalker made a push in the top of the third inning scoring three runs which cut the LaBrae lead to 9-4. But then LaBrae had an answer in the bottom half of the inning, breaking out for six runs to put the game away. The big inning was due to singles by Dylan Swaton, Owen Boone, Dylan Simpson, and Austin Rowe and a double by Brogan Collins.

Swaton was tagged the winner on the mound in game one, pitching three innings allowing four runs on five hits while striking out one and walking one.

In game two, it was the same story. Big offensive explosions for LaBrae and no real answers by the Chalker offense to respond. LaBrae opened up the scoring in the first inning going for six runs right away. The inning was started by a Rowe single which scored two runs. Six more runs came in the top of the second inning coming off of RBI’s by Swatton, Boone, Simpson, Aiden Doll, and Landon Brunstetter. Simpson went 2-for-2 at the plate, leading Labrae in hits.

Rowe was the winning pitcher in game two, going three innings allowing just two hits, one run, five strikeouts, and zero walks.

LaBrae will look to keep the offensive firepower rolling on Monday as they host Newton Falls at 5:00 p.m.

VIKINGS SEEING RED

LEAVITTSBURG OH- LaBrae defeated Lordstown 20-0 on Thursday as three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Dylan Swaton got a strike out  to finish off the game.

Dylan Simpson led LaBrae to victory by driving in six runs. Simpson went 2-for-3 at the plate. Simpson drove in runs on a groundout in the first, a walk in the third, a double in the third, and a double in the fourth.

In the first inning, LaBrae got their offense started. Simpson grounded out, scoring one run.

The Vikings notched 12 runs in the third inning. Landon Brunstetter, Simpson, Austin Rowe, Ethan Magoulick, Aiden Doll, and Brunstetter each had RBIs in the frame.

Owen Boone was the winning pitcher for LaBrae. The ace went two innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out two and walking one. Swaton and Rowe entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Swaton recorded the last six outs to earn the save.

LaBrae collected 11 hits. Brogan Collins and Simpson each had multiple hits. Collins went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead LaBrae in hits. The Vikings stole seven bases  during the game as two players stole more than one. Boone led the way with three.

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VIKINGS BOUNCE BACK TO SPLIT WITH CHAMPION

LEAVITTSBURG OH- LaBrae bounced back from losing game one to Champion, and was able to take a victory on Tuesday to the tune of 8-3.

In the bottom of the first inning, LaBrae tied things up at one. Brogan Collins singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

After Champion scored two runs in the top of the sixth, the Vikings answered with two of their own. Champion scored when Zack Morris singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run and Micah Nolan grounded out, scoring one run. LaBrae then answered when Nate Goldner singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run and Aiden Doll singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

The Vikings pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning. Austin Rowe singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

LaBrae tallied three runs in the fourth inning. The offensive firepower was led by Landon Brunstetter and Dylan Simpson, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Simpson pitched LaBrae to victory. The pitcher surrendered three runs on four hits over six and a third innings, striking out six. Owen Boone threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Boone recorded the last two outs to earn the save.

Collins led the Vikings offense with three hits in three at bats.

Morris went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Champion in hits.

LaBrae will look to keep their momentum Thursday as they host Lordstown.  Champion will square up at Canfield on Thursday. Both matchups will start at 5:00.

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VIKINGS PASS UP SPRINGFIELD

SPRINGFIELD OHIO – The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference champion LaBrae Vikings took down the Springfield Tigers 57-49 Friday night during the Tigers senior night game. Austin Rowe set the tone for the Vikings offense scoring 19 points in the contest, followed by teammates Jay McGarry with 12 points and Blake Kahnell with nine points.

Although it came in defeat, the Tigers had two big scorers. Seandelle Gardner had a nice night with 17 points as well as his running mate Nico Servedio with 13 points.

Up next for the victorious and now 15-6 Vikings will be a home game Saturday night against the Maplewood Rockets, coming into the matchup with a record of 9-12. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Wolfgang

SPRINGFIELD NOT PHASED BY MVAC CROSSOVER

SPRINGFIELD OHIO – On Thursday evening, the Springfield Lady Tigers defeated the LaBrae Lady Vikings by way of a 67-40 final score. In the 27 point win, the Tigers knocked down 10 three point field goals.

Leading the way in the scoring category for the Tigers was Jacey Mullen who had a 19 point performance. Jameka Brungard and Madison Lesnak both contributed  with 11 points apiece. On the flip side,

LaBrae only saw one player reach double figures which was freshman Ella Kuszmaul who had 11 points.

With this convincing win, the Tigers improved their regular season record to 19-3 as they now shift their focus towards tournament play whereas LaBrae falls to 5-16 on the season.

*Contributed By YSN’s Michael Wolfgang

BROOKFIELD OFFENSE GOES INTO OVERDRIVE

BROOKFIELD, OHIO- The Labrae Vikings traveled to Brookfield tonight to take on the Warriors. The Warriors had the hot hand and stuck with it as Donovan Pawloski and Matteo Fortuna combined for 48 points. Isaiah Jones also had a productive night with a double-double, dropping 10 points and coming down with 10 rebounds.

Jay Mcgary and Austin Rowe also had stellar nights for the Vikings as they combined for 33 points, but it was not enough as the Warriors pulled away to win 81-61.

The Warriors will now head on the road for 3 consecutive games starting with Champion, before returning home to finish the season against the Mathews Mustangs.The Vikings will return to action at Home when they take on the Liberty Leopards this Friday. 

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

WARRIORS RESPOND TO ADVERSITY

BROOKFIELD OH- It was senior night in Brookfield, and the Warriors were looking for a big bounce back win. Coming off a tough loss to Crestview on Monday, the Warriors were fired up to gain some more momentum.  They used the energy of honoring their seniors to push them to a big 62-23 win over LaBrae.

Captain Sophia Hook had a stellar night and led the way with 27 points. She also was a thief of defense grabbing 5 steals.  Cailey Wellman earned yet another double double with 16 points and 14 rebounds.  Mikenzie Jumper contributed 6 points to the offense.  Katie Gibson distributed the ball well and finished with 5 assists..

Jah’nya Dorsey led the Vikings offense with 10 points.  Ella Kuszmaul helped her out quite a bit with 7 points.

Brookfield will get back to the floor on Monday as they travel to Champion.  LaBrae will try to bounce back on Monday as they go to Liberty for a meeting with the Leopards.

RAMS SCRAPE PAST VIKINGS IN MVAC PLAY

MINERAL RIDGE, OH- The Mineral Ridge Rams and the LaBrae Vikings met on Monday night in an MVAC scarlet vs gray match-up. The contest was neck and neck the entire way, but the Rams held on defensively in the fourth quarter to get past LaBrae. The Rams and Vikings were tied up at 24 heading into the locker room at halftime, but the Rams came out in the third and outscored LaBrae by just two points to lead 34-32 after three quarters. It was a nail bitter in the fourth quarter as the Rams held grown defensively to pick up the win by a final of 46-45.

The Rams were led by Olivia Booth who had 16 points, while Ava Hulett was right behind with 15 points. Those two players combined for 67 percent of the points on Monday night. Also contributing players for the Rams were Brooklyn Geraldi who scored five points and Gianna Gilbert with four points.

Mineral Ridge improved to 7-8 on the season after the victory, while LaBrae drops to 3-12. The Rams will travel to McDonald (5-8) on Thursday night, while the Vikings host Newton Falls (6-7) on Thursday night.

MCCOY’S MILESTONE MOMENT PUMPS UP GARFIELD

LEAVITTSBURG OH- It was a special night for Garfield as one of their captains and leaders came in to Thursday night needing 7 points to grab 1,000 in her career. Laura McCoy had a lot on her mind in the flow of the game.  The Vikings knew very well what the moment was, and tried everything in their power to not be the team that gave up a milestone moment. In the end McCoy needed 7, and got 7 as the G-Men rolled their way to a 68-30 win.

Garfield was led by Madeline Shirkey who scored 15 points while the Vikings defense put attention on McCoy. Mandy Cardinal also prospered from the extra space getting in to double figures with 13.  That wasn’t it for the G-Men scoring either, Nora Trent punched in to double figures scoring 12.  Maggie Fogel added 6 points to the cause.

LaBrae was led by Jah’nya Dorsey who scored a game-high 18 points.  She knocked down three treys on the night on her way to that number.

Garfield will move on to host Campbell Memorial on Thursday. They will recognize McCoy and her milestone before the game. LaBrae will travel to Burton Berkshire’s Hoopfest on Saturday and play the host Badgers at 6:30.