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LAKEVIEW OUTDONE BY TWO OUT MAGIC FROM HILLSBORO

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AKRON OH- Lakeview’s playoff push came to a halt Wednesday, running into a red-hot Hillsboro squad that handed the Bulldogs a 7-1 loss in the state semifinals.

Lakeview actually struck first in the third inning, cashing in on a wild pitch to take a 1-0 lead. But Hillsboro didn’t flinch. They tied it up in the fourth on an RBI groundout from Addley Miller, then cracked it open in the fifth with a string of clutch knocks from Chloe Roberts, Isabelle Brunck, and Addie Huff to make it 4-1.

That’s all ace Camryn Spruell needed. The Hillsboro righty that is committed to Ball State, was locked in, racking up 13 punchouts in a complete-game four-hitter. She walked six, but didn’t let Lakeview get comfortable at the plate.

On the flip side, Lakeview leaned on a combo of Ava Bacon and Isabella Isenberg in the circle. Bacon tossed over five innings and gave up just one run, but Hillsboro did damage after she exited. Isenberg was tagged for six runs — only three earned — as the Indians capitalized on key moments.

Rylee Barnot, hitting from the nine-hole, led the Bulldogs with a pair of base knocks. Mackenzie Stowe worked two free passes, and as a group, Lakeview stayed patient with six walks total, but couldn’t string together the timely hits.

For Hillsboro, Brunck did serious damage in the cleanup spot, going 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Roberts chipped in a pair of hits, while Myleah Fridley and Reagan Clemons each worked two walks to keep the pressure on. Six out of the seven runs Hillsboro scored were with two outs on the board.

Hillsboro’s defense was clean all night — no errors and one double play — with Miller handling the hot spots, racking up 13 chances without a miss.

Lakeview’s season ends short of the title game, but they went out swinging on the state stage.

A TIME WERNER CLASSIC

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CORTLAND OH—With an infectious smile and 100 career hits under her belt, Lakeview junior Kalyssa Werner is living a dream season on the softball diamond. The Bulldogs, fresh off an impressive campaign, are set to play in the state semifinals—a moment that Werner says still feels surreal. “It doesn’t hit you until afterwards,” Werner admitted in a recent interview on the YSN podcast. “I’m like, oh my goodness, we’re actually going to States. There’s no other team I’d rather be doing it with.”

Lakeview’s ascent hasn’t come by accident. Werner credits the team’s self-belief and bustling lineup, where every hitter boasts an average over .350 and anyone can step up when it matters most. “If I’m having an off day hitting, I know Kennedy behind me’s got me, Mac’s got me, Isabella… It can be anybody, honestly,” she explained. Werner recently surpassed 100 hits in her career—a milestone she didn’t even know she’d reached until her mom signaled from the stands. “I’m not a very stats person… I liked not knowing because it puts less pressure on you,” Werner said.

Despite being regarded as underdogs by outsiders, she says the Bulldogs stay focused on their own high standards. “We have such a great culture. What’s going on outside doesn’t really affect me,” she noted, highlighting the role of her supportive parents and coaches. There’s just one catch—Werner has never seen a “Star Wars” movie, a playful point of contention with her coach and teammates. “I like the princess movies,” she said with a laugh, promising to do her homework before next season. With a deep lineup and calm confidence, Kalyssa Werner and the Lakeview Bulldogs are ready to take their shot at state glory—no force required.

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LAKEVIEW LIFTS ANOTHER TROPHY HIGH

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Lakeview Punches Ticket to Akron After 5-1 Win Over Perry

Lakeview kept the bats hot and the gloves sharp on Saturday, knocking off Perry 5-1 to punch their ticket to the state semifinals.

The Bulldogs wasted no time getting on the board—Isabella Isenberg ripped a double in the first to plate the game’s opening run. Then in the third, Mackenzie Stowe delivered the knockout punch, launching a three-run bomb over the left-field fence to give Lakeview full control.

Isenberg wasn’t just dealing with the bat—she was locked in on the mound. The right-hander went the distance, scattering five hits and giving up just one run while fanning seven. She walked only one and kept Perry off balance all game long.

Stowe did damage from the 3-spot, finishing 2-for-4 with three RBIs, while Kalyssa Werner chipped in two knocks of her own. The defense backed it all up with clean fielding—no errors, one double play, and nine defensive chances handled cleanly by Kennedy Bartlett.

Perry’s highlight came from Rosalyn Tharp, who went a perfect 3-for-3 at the dish. Madeline Infalvi added the Pirates’ lone RBI.

Lakeview now sets their sights on Akron. They’ll square off with Hillsboro in the state semis at Firestone Stadium, Wednesday at 12:30. The Bulldogs are rolling—and they’re not done yet.

BULLDOGS MAKE IT WORTH THE WAIT

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Big-time players show up in big-time moments—and on Thursday Kalyssa Werner did just that. Werner notched career hit No. 100 in style, going 3-for-4 to help lead Lakeview past Elyria Catholic 9-2. The Bulldogs had to delay this game an extra day due to weather on Wednesday, but it was worth the wait.  The Bulldogs were all gas, no brakes from the first pitch, and now they’re headed to the regional final to square off with Perry on Friday at Dalton.

Werner wasted no time adding to her legacy, smacking a single in the first, a double in the fourth, and another knock in the fifth as Lakeview’s offense piled up 14 hits on the day. Isabella Isenberg opened the scoring in the top of the first with an RBI single, and Mackenzie Stowe made it 4-0 in the second with a two-run double that broke the game open.

On the mound, Ava Bacon was dialed in. She went four strong, giving up just two hits and no runs while striking out six. Isenberg came in later to finish the job.

Stowe brought the thunder in the 3-hole, driving in three runs despite just one hit. Hallie Capan, Isenberg, and Kennedy Bartlett all chipped in with multi-hit efforts. The Bulldogs backed their arms with clean defense—zero errors and a rock-solid day in the field, especially from Stowe who had 10 chances.

Elyria Catholic finally got on the board in the sixth when Kailey Tomasch launched a two-run bomb to center, but by then, the damage was done. They managed just four hits total—Tomasch, Cara Gelske, Hannah Brooks, and Jessica Conner each logging one.

The Bulldogs now set their sights on Perry, with a trip to state hanging in the balance. First pitch is Friday at 5:00 in Dalton.

BULLDOGS HAVE NO ISSUES IN FIRST TOURNAMENT GAME

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CORTLAND OH- Lakeview came out hot and never let off the gas, steamrolling Crestwood 15-2 on Saturday to lock up the sectional crown and punch their ticket to the district round.

The Bulldogs wasted no time getting the bats going. A pair of first-inning singles got them rolling, and the real damage came in the second when they dropped a six-spot—highlighted by a bases-clearing stretch of hits, a hit-by-pitch RBI, and a passed ball that kept Crestwood on their heels.

The third inning brought even more thunder. Jozef Kuchcinski stepped in and crushed a three-run bomb to right on pitch number six of the at-bat, stretching the lead and taking any remaining wind out of Crestwood’s sails.

On the bump, Nicolas Aho was locked in. He tossed three no-hit innings, punched out four, and never let the Red Devils find a rhythm. Brandon Toot came in and handled the rest, putting up a clean inning with two punchouts of his own.

Lakeview racked up 14 hits in the blowout. Kuchcinski led the charge with 3 RBIs, while Carter Doran went 3-for-4 to set the tone. Toot, Eli Gough, and Jacob Shaker all chipped in with multi-hit days. The defense was sharp too—no errors and a clean double play turned.

It was all Bulldogs from start to finish. With the sectional title in hand, Lakeview marches into the district round full of momentum and firepower.

BULLDOGS TAKING THEIR BITE INTO REGIONALS

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ALLIANCE OH-  Lakeview came out swinging in Saturday’s district championship and never looked back, knocking off Marlington 5-1 to claim the crown and punch their ticket to Regionals.

Marlington struck first, plating a run in the top of the first on a groundout—but that was the only lead they’d see all day. Lakeview stormed back in the bottom half, lacing a pair of hits down the left field line and following it up with a shot to center that cleared the bases and flipped the script with a three-run rally.

The Bulldogs tacked on two more in the second after a defensive miscue and a groundout brought runners across, stretching the lead to 5-1. From there, it was all about holding the line.

Lakeview’s ace went the distance, tossing seven solid innings while scattering four hits and striking out five. Marlington’s starter hung tough for six but couldn’t recover from the early damage.

Offensively, Lakeview got production up and down the lineup, with multiple players driving in runs and one notching a multi-hit day. The defense was rock solid—no errors, clean glove work, and a group locked in with a district title on the line.

BACON SIZZLES FOR LAKEVIEW IN THE SEMIS

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CORTLAND OH-  Ava Bacon was dealing on Tuesday—striking out 12 and tossing a two-hitter to lead Lakeview to an 11-1 run-rule win over Crestwood in six innings.

Crestwood’s only spark came early, with Kayleigh Helm launching a solo shot in the top of the first to give the Red Devils a quick lead. But Lakeview wasted no time flipping the script.

Linnea Kovac tied things up in the bottom half with a base knock to center, and then the Bulldogs exploded for five more in the second. Rylee Barnot delivered the big swing—a two-run single that capped off a six-hit barrage in the frame.

Kalyssa Werner was a machine at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple and two singles. She and Kennedy Bartlett, hitting back-to-back, both stacked three hits and were tough outs all game.

The Bulldogs racked up 19 hits total—every bat in the lineup came to play. Ella Collins, Annaliese Dejulio, Hallie Capan, Isabella Isenberg, and Barnot all had multi-hit games. It was hit parade mode from the second inning on.

On defense, Lakeview was clean and crisp. No errors on the stat sheet, and Mackenzie Stowe held it down with 13 chances in the field. Now it’s on to the district final—Lakeview will face off with Marlington on Thursday in Canfield, with a title on the line and Bacon locked in.

BULLDOGS SHAKE OFF HARDING

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CORTLAND OH-  Lakeview leaned on timely hitting and some sharp relief work to pull off a 4-1 win over Harding on Monday. Carter Doran got things rolling in the first with a groundout that brought home a run, but Harding answered in the fourth when Jacob Borsic’s liner brought in the equalizer.

The game stayed locked at 1-1 until the sixth, when the Bulldogs cashed in on a Harding miscue that brought in two runs. Jacob Shaker added some insurance with a sac fly to make it 4-1, and that was plenty for the Lakeview bullpen to lock it down.

Brandon Toot got the win out of the pen, tossing 2.1 clean innings with two hits and a strikeout. Shaker started the game, working two no-hit innings with one K. Brandon Cash also chipped in on the hill.

Isaiah Lantz set the tone at the top of the order, going 2-for-3 and making six plays in the field. Cash, Shaker, and Doran each knocked in a run. Clean defense was key—Lakeview didn’t commit an error all game.

Harding swiped six bags to try and stir up offense, but could only manage one run on two hits—one each from Borsic and Airiz Coleman Bey. Next up, Lakeview hits the road to take on Columbiana on Wednesday.

LAKEVIEW DOUBLES UP CROSS TOWN RIVALS

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CORTLAND OH-  Lakeview came out swinging Friday and never let up, cruising past Maplewood 14-7 in a game that saw the Bulldogs stack runs early and hold off a late Rockets push.

The Bulldogs wasted no time jumping ahead, dropping five on Maplewood in the first. Carter Doran ripped a two-run single, Jacob Shaker lifted a sac fly, and a defensive miscue brought home two more.

Lakeview kept their foot on the gas in the second, hanging a six-spot thanks to RBI knocks from Shaker, Jackson Stuart, and Isaiah Lantz, plus a couple of bases-loaded freebies. By the end of two, it was already 11-0.

Maplewood made some noise in the fifth, scoring six runs with just one hit—taking advantage of walks, hit-by-pitches, and a little chaos. But the Bulldogs stayed in control, tacking on a few more and letting their early explosion carry them the rest of the way.

Jozef Kuchcinski got the win on the bump for Lakeview, tossing four scoreless innings while giving up just three hits. He didn’t rack up strikeouts but kept the Rockets off balance all night. Kenyan Clover took the loss for Maplewood after getting tagged for 11 runs—only five earned—over two innings of work.

Offensively, Lakeview racked up 13 hits. Lantz and Stuart each picked up three knocks, while Shaker and Doran drove in three runs apiece. The Bulldogs stayed clean in the field, turning a double play and committing zero errors.

For Maplewood, Ryan Sexton led the charge with a 2-for-2 day at the plate. Six different players knocked in a run during their fifth-inning surge, and the Rockets showed patience with nine total walks, two each from Sexton and Luke Shipman. Lakeview is back at it Saturday with a matchup against Boardman.

LAKEVIEW FINISHES OFF PERFECT NE8 SCHEDULE

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POLAND OH-  Lakeview wrapped up a perfect run through the conference Thursday night, taking down Poland 14-6 in a game full of milestones and momentum.

Kennedy Bartlett was in beast mode—4-for-4 at the plate with two triples and two doubles. She opened the game by ripping a triple to center, and never slowed down from there, stacking up extra-base hits like it was batting practice. By the end of the night, she’d driven in three and set the tone for the offense.

The first inning saw the Bulldogs jump ahead with three quick runs off Bartlett’s triple, a walk to Isabella Isenberg, and a line-drive RBI single from Hallie Capan. They stayed hot in the second—Isenberg plated two more with a single, and Annaliese Dejulio added an RBI groundout.

Bartlett struck again in the third with another triple, and Lakeview kept stacking runs until the scoreboard read 14. Kalyssa Werner went a perfect 3-for-3, and Mack Stowe continued to hit well after reaching a major career milestone the night before, collecting her 100th career hit.

Ava Bacon went the distance in the circle, tossing all seven innings while allowing nine hits and just three earned runs. She fanned six and walked three, doing enough to keep Poland at bay while the offense piled it on.

Lakeview finished with 13 hits and six walks, wreaking havoc on the bases with four stolen bags—two each from Bartlett and Stowe. The Bulldogs also turned a slick double play to help shut down a Poland push.

Poland got a couple punches in behind multi-hit games from Cassie Blanch and Kylee Hudran, and RBIs from Blanch and Leanna Boccieri, but they couldn’t match the firepower from Lakeview’s lineup.

Next up, Lakeview heads to Howland on Friday. With a clean sweep of the league now in the books and the bats red-hot.