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LAKERS WASTE NO TIME

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ANDOVER, OHIO- The Badger Braves fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 14-1 loss to Pymatuning Valley on Wednesday.

Pymatuning Valley scored on an error, a single by Luke Harvey, and a single by Chase Vickery to get things rolling in the first inning.

The Braves struggled to contain the high-powered offense of the Lakers, giving up 14 runs as Pymatuning Valley scored seven out of the fourteen runs in the fourth inning. The big inning came thanks to singles by Ryan Croston and Trevor Clute, a walk by Seth Bryan, a sacrifice fly by Harvey, and by Sean Croston. Croston led things at the plate for the Lakers as he went 2-for-3.

Jon Moschell got the win on the mound as the fireballer went five innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out ten. Lewis Flowers, Jack Springer, and Logan Klingensmith all had one hit to lead the Braves at the plate.

On the mound, Bradley Hamilton took the loss for as the righty went one inning, allowing five runs on two hits, striking out two and walking one.

The Braves will try to jump back and get a win when they take on Chaney on Thursday at 5:00. Pymatuning Valley will take on Edgewood on Thursday at 5:00. 



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BRAVES EARN A SHOT AT THE TITLE

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KINSMAN, OHIO- The Lady Braves were back in action tonight against the Pymatuning Valley Lakers. The game was back and forth all night long as the Braves had productive nights from Katie Grexa and as well as Hannah Betts. Grexa finished the night with 12 points and Betts finished with 10.

The Braves were trailing late in the fourth quarter, but managed to come back and tie it before the game expired. The game would then move into overtime, where the Braves continued there teamwork to distance themselves enough from the Lakers to hang on and win 41-37.

The Braves win streak extends to 14 in a row and with the win tonight, it gives them a shot to win the League Championship for the first time in 38 years. The Braves will back on the court when they take on Niles on Saturday.

*Contributed By YSN’s Matt Morrison

BADGER SLIPS UP AGAINST THE LAKERS

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KINSMAN, OHIO- the Pymatuning Valley Lakers traveled to take on the Badger Braves tonight in what was a huge matchup. In was a back and forth game throughout the first half, as the Braves held on to a 29-28 lead at the break.

The Braves were led by Duncan Moy who had 18 points and Preston Geracitano, who dropped 13 points. The Braves at one point led 47-30, then the Lakers mounted a huge comeback in the fourth quarter as they were led by Tyler Britton, who put up 22 points.

The Lakers cut into and overcame the large deficit to defeat the Braves 54-53, handing the Braves their first loss of the season. The Braves will try to get back on track this friday as they take on their archrival, the Mathews Mustangs. 

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TIGERS LOCKED IN TO DISTRICTS

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Springfield held strong in the rain and cold with very muddy field conditions Wednesday night as they knocked Pymatuning Valley out of the Division 3 Soccer Tournament.

The Tigers Maddie Page put the team up with her first goal with 15 minutes left in the first half. Springfield came out in the second half and locked down the goal, not allowing the Lakers offense to get anything going. Maddie put her second goal in, with the assist coming from Brionna Holt, with close to 25 minutes left in the game. Keeper Caitlin Cappelli made 8 saves for Springfield.

The Tigers will host Cardinal Mooney in the District Semifinal Monday night at 6:00.

*Contributed By Justin Kosek at springfieldlocalathletics.com

RAMS GET SWEET REVENGE ON PYMATUNING VALLEY

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PYMATUNING OH- Last season Mineral Ridge opened the season with Pymatuning Valley. It did not go as planned. The Lakers beat the Rams 22-7, and it was a game everyone inside the program felt like they left on the table. Well this season they got start off with the Lakers again, and it was a completely different story. The Rams emphatically earned revenge with a 41-8 win.

The Rams scored 20 points in the first quarter alone to put the Lakers on their toes. Tristen Valley was a difference maker. He made his debut under center for the Rams. He gained 320 yards of total offense. He ran for 151 yards, and threw for 169.  Mason Miller was his favorite target as he gained 81 receiving yards.  Ian Erb led the Rams in running with 171 yards.

Mineral Ridge will try to go 2-0 next week as they welcome in Orange for their home opener.

SKRIPAC SHUTOUT GIVES RAIDERS SECTIONALS

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CANFIELD OH-

Billy Skripac threw a shutout to lead South Range past Pymatuning Valley 10-0 on Wednesday in the sectional finals. The win advances the Raidersvto districts.

The Raiders fired up the offense in the first inning. Dylan Dominguez singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.

Skripac led the Raiders to victory on the pitcher’s mound. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out 12 and walking zero.

South Range had nine hits in the game. Shane Lindstrom and Dominguez each managed multiple hits. Lindstrom led with three hits in four at bats.

South Range advances to the Niles district semifinals on Monday where they’ll meet up with Champion. First pitch from Waddell Park set for 7:00.

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RAMS STIFLED BY PYMATUNING VALLEY

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- Pymatuning Runs All Over Ridge

Mineral Ridge and Pymatuning Valley both opened their seasons Friday looking to each get their first win of the new year. Senior QB for the Rams, Mark Bunch, knew he would have to be at his best to get the win over a heavily talented Py Valley roster.
Ridge took an early lead late in the 1st quarter when Bunch connected with Mason Miller for a 30 yard passing touchdown. Mineral Ridge struggled after that, however, and would be held scoreless for the remainder of the game.
The story of the night was the big 6’3”, 235 lb QB for the Lakers, Robert Verba. The Lakers used his size and agility, followed by the O-line’s size to plan out a perfect ground attack all night long.
Mineral Ridge had no answers all night long for the senior QB who led his Py Valley Lakers to get their first win of the season (1-0) Mineral Ridge falls to (0-1) early in the season

Ridge
Mark Bunch 11-24 114 yards 1 TD 1 INT
Nathan Rohrman 5 rushes 23 yards
Mason Miller 5 recs 54 yards 1 TD
Tyler Tamburro 4 recs 34 yards

Pymatuning
Robert Verba 1-6 29 yards 1 TD 2 INTS // 21 rushes 151 yards 2 TDs
Andrew Root 10 rushes 29 yards
Devin Ray 9 rushes 16 yards
Garrett Smith 1 rec 29 yards 1 TD
(Stats provided by Nathan Spalding)

*Contributed By Jake Sylak

REBELS RANSACK PYMATUNING VALLEY

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PYMATUNING OH-

Crestview defeated Pymatuning Valley 13-3 on Wednesday thanks to a timely ten runs in a big first inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Matthew Lindsay, Jesse McKee, and Matthew Strank, a triple by Connor Hughes, a home run by Carter Blakeman, and an error on a ball put in play by Kyle Saunders.

In the first inning, Crestview got their offense started when Lindsay singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Sam Campbell was credited with the victory for the Rebels. The righty allowed six hits and three runs over five innings, striking out six. Blakeman threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen

Crestview smacked one home run on the day. Blakeman had a homer in the first inning.

The Rebels totaled 14 hits. Blakeman, Lindsay, Joey Hawkins, Hughes, and Strank all managed multiple hits. Blakeman led with three hits in four at bats.

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TIGERS STAY DOMINANT IN DISTRICTS

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Springfield has been to three straight district championships, and after Friday night, they have won two of those three. The Tigers kept Pymatuning Valley at bay and won the district crown 63-53.

THe big turning point in the game was a 15-0 Springfield run in the second quarter. It gave the Tigers a vice grip on the game that they never let go of.

Beau Brungard, and RJ Smith both shared the scoring lead for Springfield’s offense with 16 points each. Clay Medvec was right behind them with 15 points.

Springfield advances to the regional semifinals where they will square off against Norwayne. That game will take place Tuesday at Twinsburg High School.

 

RAIDERS FALL JUST SHORT IN PYMATUNING VALLEY

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PYMATUNING OH- South Range a their season come to an end Wednesday night as they fell to Pymatuning Valley 41-40 in the district semifinals.

The Raiders came out strong leading after one quarter 13-8. The Raiders were slicing up the Lakers defense with mid range jumpers from the high post. The game would get closer as it ventured towards halftime. The Raiders took a narrow 22-21 lead into the locker room.

The third quarter is where the Lakers put some space between them and the Raiders. They outscored South Range 15-8 to lead 36-30 after three quarters of play. The Raiders never stopped fighting however in the final frame, although they never led the Raiders cut the lead to one with several chances to take the lead in the final moments of the game. The shots just would not fall for South Range, and they fell 41-40.

Brandon Mikos led the Raiders offense with 14 points. He hit 2 threes. Mike Patrone finished in double figures as well with 10.

Pymatuning Valley advances to the district championship game Friday night at 7:00. They will travel to Springfield to take on the Tigers.