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BENSON SITS ATOP LOUISVILLE HOME RUN LIST

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LOUISVILLE OH- Louisville wasted no time bouncing back from their previous game with an impressive 7-4 victory over Glen Oak on Friday. It was a night to remember for the Leopards, especially for senior Matti Benson, who made history by hitting her 32nd career home run, breaking the program record.

Benson’s milestone homer wasn’t the only highlight of the game, as she also contributed 2 RBIs, going 1-for-3 at the plate. Bailee Griffith added to the offensive firepower, going 1-for-4 with 2 RBIs, while Anna Sirohman went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI. Kaitlin Twinmen and Katelyn Miller also made their presence felt with multiple hits for Louisville.

On the mound, Taylor Schneider put on a solid performance, pitching 4.2 innings to secure the win. She tallied 3 strikeouts while giving up 2 earned runs on 4 hits.

With this impressive win, Louisville continues to showcase their resilience and determination, proving that they’re a force to be reckoned with on the softball diamond. As they look ahead to future games, they’ll undoubtedly carry the momentum from this victory into their upcoming matchups.

STORMS WONT KEEP SZALAY FROM HER MILESTONE

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It was a milestone night for Cardinal Mooney as they dodged rain all night on their way to victory. They came out firing on all cylinders, taking down Louisville with a decisive 16-5 victory and improving their record to a stellar 7-1. But the real standout of the night? Ella Szalay, who not only led the team but also hit a major milestone, notching her 200th career goal. Talk about impressive!

Szalay was an absolute force to be reckoned with, racking up 11 goals, 3 assists, and a slew of ground balls and draw controls. Natalie Blasko also made her mark with 4 goals, while Angelee Blasko dished out 2 assists, and Lainey Hunt chipped in with a goal of her own.

Frankie Cassese played a crucial role in maintaining possession, snagging 9 draw controls, while Alyssa Ray held it down in goal with 5 saves.

But there’s no time to rest on their laurels because Mooney is gearing up for a double-header on Saturday against Hawken. First up, they’ll take on Gilmour at 9am, followed by a matchup against Magnificat at 1pm. With their momentum from this win, they’re sure to be a force to be reckoned with on the field.

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.

LOUISVILLE PREVAILS WITH THEIR BATS

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LOUISVILLE OH- Bats were blistered as Louisville topped Lake 16-10 on Tuesday. The Leopards collected 16 hits, while the Blue Streaks had 11. Louisville got on the board in the top of the first inning after Lake committed an error, Bailee Griffith hit into a fielder’s choice, and Leah Claugus grounded out, each scoring one run. A double by Matti Benson extended the Louisville lead to 4-0 in the top of the second inning.

Louisville was able to add three more runs in the top of the fifth inning on four hits. Brooke Haren homered to center field, scoring two runs, and Benson doubled, scoring one run. Lake scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth on a home run to left field by Olivia Draher.

Louisville scored five runs on four hits in the top of the seventh inning. Kaitlin Twinem singled, scoring one run, Benson doubled, scoring two runs, Anna Sirohman singled, scoring one run, and Addy Campbell hit into a double play, but one run scored.

Sirohman earned the win for the Leopards. The righty surrendered three hits and three runs over three innings, striking out three and walking two. Gianna Greathouse took the loss for Lake. The righty went four and one-third innings, allowing 11 runs (SiX earned) on nine hits, striking out one and walking five. Katelyn Miller began the game for Louisville. She surrendered three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out none and walking three. Taylor Schneider appeared in relief.

The Leopards accumulated 16 hits in the game. Benson went 4-for-5 at the plate as the shortstop led the team with four runs batted in. Haren, Sirohman, Griffith, and Twinem each collected multiple hits. Louisville had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game.

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.

BOMBING LIKE BENSON

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LOUISVILLE OH- Since the moment Matti Benson first stepped onto the Louisville softball field, she’s captured the hearts and imaginations of fans across northeast Ohio. Her high school career reads like a fairytale, marked by a staggering number of home runs that defy the norm and redefine excellence.

Benson’s journey is one of records and milestones. With the program record for home runs in a season, runs in a career, and tied for the career home run record, her impact on Louisville softball is nothing short of legendary. But what sets Benson apart isn’t just her impressive statistics; it’s her humble leadership and unwavering commitment to the team’s success.

Despite her individual accolades, Benson has always put the team’s goals above her own. As a humble leader, she leads by example, inspiring her teammates to greatness while remaining grounded in her pursuit of excellence. Her influence extends beyond the diamond, serving as a shining example to the youth of Louisville’s program, ensuring a bright future for Leopard softball.

Benson’s dedication to self-improvement is unparalleled. With a keen ability to self-coach and dissect her own game, she continually strives to elevate her performance to new heights. Her unparalleled work ethic serves as a benchmark for her peers, a testament to her relentless pursuit of greatness.

Even as she prepares to embark on the next chapter of her journey, signing on to play Division 1 softball at Maryland, Benson’s impact on local softball will resonate for years to come. Her legacy isn’t just measured in statistics; it’s measured in the lives she’s touched and the inspiration she’s provided to a generation of aspiring athletes.

In the annals of northeast Ohio softball, Matti Benson isn’t just a player; she’s a phenomenon, a symbol of excellence, dedication, and unwavering passion. As she prepares to leave her mark on the collegiate stage, one thing remains clear: the legend of Matti Benson will endure long after she’s moved on to the next level.

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FLEPS KEEPS CRESTVIEW IN CHECK

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Chloe Fleps was dominant in the circle, as the righty rang up 11 strikeouts in Liberty’s 5-1 victory over Crestview on Wednesday. Fleps gave up five hits and one run over five innings while walking one.

Liberty got on the board in the top of the third inning after Fleps doubled, and Sara Horn singled, each scoring two runs.

Emma Snyder began the game for Crestview. She gave up six hits and five runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out 10 and walking three.

Fleps provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led the Leopards with three runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-2 on the day. Sarah Spisak stole two bases. Liberty ran wild on the base paths, piling up four stolen bases for the game. They were also were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Spisak made the most plays with 12.

Lexie Huff went 1-for-2 at the plate as they led the team with one run batted in. Chloe Stoops went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Crestview in hits. Stoops stole three bases. The Rebels stole four bases in the game.  Their defense turned one double play in the game. They were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Taelor Brown had the most chances in the field with seven.

LIBERTY CONTINUES TO SCORE IN MVAC PLAY

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Rachel Strohmeyer hit two home runs and drove in four as Liberty Varsity Leopards 24′ defeated Brookfield Varsity Lady Warriors 13-2 on Tuesday. Strohmeyer homered in the third and fifth innings.

Liberty got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Chloe Fleps singled, Sara Horn singled, and they scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run. They scored one run in the bottom of the third on a solo home run to center field by Strohmeyer on an 0-2 count. They weren’t done there, they scored six runs on five hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Sarah Spisak drew a walk, scoring one run, Fleps doubled, scoring two runs, and Strohmeyer homered to center field, scoring three runs.

Strohmeyer led things off in the circle for Liberty Varsity Leopards 24′ The righty gave up six hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking one. Kaylin Poggi began the game for Brookfield Varsity Lady Warriors. The starting pitcher allowed 17 hits and 13 runs (12 earned over four and one-third innings, striking out four and walking one.

Liberty amassed 17 hits in the game. Fleps drove the middle of the lineup, leading with five runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 3-for-4 on the day. Mia Parker set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading with four hits in four at bats. Strohmeyer, Brooklyn Ciminero, and Bella Hernandez each collected multiple hits. The Leopards were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Ciminero had the most chances in the field with five.

Keilani Malufau led Brookfield with two hits in three at bats. Lilly Randall and Rylie Burdge each drove in one run. The Warriors were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Arianna Jones made the most plays with three.

BENSON’S RECORD SETTING BOMB DOES IT FOR LOUISVILLE

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Matti Benson drove in four runs on two hits to lead Louisville past Ursuline 10-0 on Tuesday. Benson doubled in the fourth inning, scoring two runs, and hit a home run to center field in the fifth inning, scoring two. Her home run in the top of the 5th gave her the program record for career runs scored, and tied the career HR record at Louisville.  She already holds the program record for home runs in a season.

Louisville won thanks in part to six runs in the fourth inning. Bailee Griffith singled, scoring one run, Lilly Ditz induced Leah Claugus to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored, Brooke Haren singled, scoring one run, Kaitlin Twinem singled, scoring one run, and Benson doubled, scoring two runs.

Four more Leopards runs crossed the plate in the fifth inning to extend the lead to 10-0. Claugus singled, scoring one run, Haren singled, scoring one run, and Benson homered to center field, scoring two runs.

Taylor Schneider earned the win for Louisville. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out three and walking none. Ditz led things off in the circle for Ursuline Varsity Irish. The right-handed pitcher allowed 11 hits and six runs over three and one-third innings, striking out none and walking none.

Louisville piled up 15 hits in the game. Haren, the number nine hitter, led the team with three hits in three at-bats. Kenzi Denzer, Twinem, and Griffith each collected multiple hits. The Leopards  turned one double play in the game.

Brooke O’palick and Brooke Burton each collected one hit for the Irish. They also  turned one double play in the game.

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BROOKFIELD DOMINATES FOR THEIR FIRST WIN

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By Noah Ricks

 

BROOKFIELD, OH – The Brookfield Warriors baseball team came together to get their first win of the 2024 season. In a game where they would build up a huge lead early on, they would defeat the Liberty Leopards 13-3 in six innings to win Game 1 of a home-and-home series.

 

The Warriors started off strong as they had a dominant seven-run first inning. The batting rotation found ways to draw walks and run bases on Liberty’s defense all night long. On the diamond, they would play tough and nimble as Hunter Warrender pitched a solid five innings, with four of those being shutouts. Despite a three-run mini-rally by Liberty in the fifth, the Warriors did just enough to get to the ten-run threshold in six innings.

 

The Warriors (1-2) will play the Leopards (0-1) again out in Liberty tomorrow night to wrap up the home-and-home series. Brookfield found a way to play together as an entire unit as they will look to lift each other up and get to .500 on the year with a win tomorrow.

 

YSN’s Noah Ricks spoke to Brookfield head coach Brendan Matig and starting pitcher Hunter Warrender following the contest. You can watch the full interview below.