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THAT GOOD OLE DRAVECKY DRIVE

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BOARDMAN OH- It has been well reported during YSN’s coverage of Boardman softball over the years that Maddie Dravecky is one of the biggest sources of energy that the team has. Now that Maddie is in her senior season with the Spartans she has taken that energy dial and cranked it all the way up to ten. There is no more time to take anything for granted. Dravecky knows that, and is now louder than ever.  Those positive vibes are so important to a team. But especially for Boardman, who plays one of the hardest schedules in the YSN area.  There are going to peaks and valleys when you’re constantly testing yourself, and Maddie is one of the big reasons why everyone stays up.  She has also stepped into a much larger leadership role this season, bringing more than her vocals to the team.  Dravecky spreads that positivity to her teammates and is always there when a player needs lifted up.  You’ll never see the Spartans down on themselves, and that makes them dangerous every time you go up against them.

Dravecky has also made the most of more playing time with the Spartans.  She is now consistently patrolling center field in the Spartans no fly zone.  She’s got the speed to run down balls, and the arm to get them back in quickly.  After a tough start to season at the plate, Dravecky has shown what a positive mindset can do.  She has climbed herself out of an early slump and is climbing up the team’s leaderboard in batting average.  She has scored 6 runs this year, and is second on the team in stolen bases with 4.

Maddie took the time to sit with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig and talk about her career at Boardman. They discuss how she’s able to stay positive, stepping into leadership after the graduation of so many seniors, and so much more. Check out the latest Boardman Softball Player Profile only on YSN!

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MAD FOR THE SPARTANS

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BOARDMAN OH- We all need somebody to lift us up when we are down, don’t we? Although Boardman coach Fred Mootz says “when you get down don’t get down” that sentiment can’t become a reality without people in your corner. For Boardman no one is in everyone’s corner as much as Maddie Dravecky.  She pours positive energy into the entire team. That is a big reason why the Spartans success.

Dravecky also contributed fairly well on the field. Her biggest strength is her ability to always be mentally locked in. Whether she gets the start or comes in off the bench, Dravecky will always be focused, centered, and ready to dominate. And dominate she does! Dravecky is a real pain for the opposing coaches to game plan for. You know that when she steps on the field, she means business.

Dravecky has an impressive batting average of .324. That’s good for 5th on the team, and she’s the only player who has less than 50 at bats, and still has an average over .300.  Dravecky has only been thrown out stealing once all season.

Dravecky was able to join her fellow juniors on YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about her year and the experience she’s gained. She talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about her favorite off the field memory, some insight into coach Mootz, and so much more. This is Sparta! Check out the latest Boardman softball player profile.

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