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JAMES PLAYS A GIANT ROLE

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MASSILLON OH- Leigh James has become a cornerstone of Massillon Jackson’s volleyball program as she prepares for her senior season. Her remarkable journey from a novice to a key player in one of the best club teams in the country is a testament to her talent and dedication. As she steps into her final high school year, the Polar Bears are poised for an exciting season with James leading the charge.

It’s hard to believe that Leigh only picked up volleyball as a freshman. Despite her late start, her rapid progress and natural ability have earned her a crucial role on Infinity 17’s, one of the top club teams nationwide. Her meteoric rise in such a short period speaks volumes about her commitment and skill.

Infinity 17’s is a powerhouse, currently ranked 2nd in the Ohio Valley Region (OVR) and 34th nationally. The team is gearing up for a significant challenge, traveling to Las Vegas to compete in the USAV Junior National Championships from July 3rd-6th. With players like James, they are set to make a strong showing on the national stage.

James is also looking ahead to her future beyond high school volleyball. While she hasn’t decided on her collegiate destination yet, her impressive skill set and potential make her an attractive prospect for any college coach. Leigh has the tools and the drive to succeed at the next level, wherever that may be.

Although Massillon Jackson is not currently a YSN-signed school, there’s still plenty of time to join the network. Jackson community, if you enjoyed learning about Leigh’s journey, encourage your administration to reach out to YSN. The streaming and media service is free for schools and provides an excellent platform to highlight your athletes. Let’s bring Jackson on board and showcase the incredible talent within our community.

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BOARDMAN DEALT TOUGH BLOW TO END SEASON

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MASSILLON, OH- The Massillon Jackson Polar Bears ended the Boardman Spartans season  9-0 on Thursday, sparked by a first-inning rally that netted five runs.

Right out of the gate, the Polar Bears capitalized on a Spartan error to grab their first run. The hits and RBIs kept rolling in, with #13 grounding out to bring in another run, Kyle Andrews smacking a two-RBI single, and Kyle Carey adding another RBI groundout to make it a five-run frame.

The scoring didn’t stop there, as Wyatt Fether lifted a sac fly in the third to push the lead to 6-0.

On the mound, Landon Thiel was dominant for the Polar Bears, pitching a near-flawless four innings with just one hit allowed, fanning two and issuing one walk to snag the win. Tyler Kirlik shouldered the loss for the Spartans, surrendering seven runs, four earned, over four innings while striking out three.

The Spartan offense was stifled, with Ben Herrmann managing their only hit of the day.

Andrews was a key performer for the Polar Bears, driving in three runs and anchoring the infield with the most defensive chances. The team’s leadoff hitter, Carter Mottice, was on fire, snagging three hits and swiping two bases, helping to keep the Polar Bears flawless in the field with zero errors on the day.

The Spartans season closes with a final record of 9-11.

WEST BRANCH KEEPS POLAR BEARS COLD

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BELOIT OH-  West Branch had a strong Saturday showing on a beautiful day for softball as they beat a tough Massillon Jackson team 5-0.

Ryley Pittman got the win in the circle. The complete game shutout against a Federal League powerhouse. Highlighting the Warriors offense was                  Sydney Mercer going 4-4, with a double, a triple, and 1 RBI. Skyler Greeneisen  had a double.                         Addi Craven finished with a double, and 1 RBI.        The Warriors added singles by Ryley Pittman, Josie Millikin and Madi Hawk

The Warriors next game is Monday at home against Youngstown Ursuline at 4:30. This is the second meeting of the year between the two teams.

LOUISVILLE CANT KEEP UP WITH POLAR BEARS

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LOUISVILLE OH- Louisville’s schedule never gets easier. They learned that on Friday night as the Leopards took a tough loss to power house Massillon Jackson 5-0.

The game was never out of reach for the Leopards, but their offense just couldn’t string together hits. Matti Benson, and Kenzie Denzer went a combined 2-6 at the top of the Leopards line up. Jenna Collins put in a 1-3 day. Chelsea Thouverin followed her up with a 1-3 day and the only extra base bit of the day for Louisville with a double.

Even though Jackson scored 5 runs, only 2 of them were earned for starter Katie Heath. She went all 7 innings throwing 106 pitches. She struck out one, and gave up 8 hits.

Jackson is still undefeated on the season at 7-0. Louisville will try to bounce back with two games on Saturday. They’ll play Hillsdale at 1:00, and then they’ll play Lake after.

SPARTAN’S SEASON ENDS AGAINST JACKSON

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Boardman lost the district semifinal game to state ranked Jackson in 3 sets. (25-19 25-22 25-12). It wasn’t without lack of effort as the girls took the floor for their last time as a group. Leading the Spartans on the night was Maria Torres with 10 kills, 8 digs and 3 blocks. Katie Stamp had 7 kills, 7 digs, 3 blocks and 2 aces. Raegan Burkey lead the offense with perfection, contributing 24 assists and 2 digs. Jenna Olexa had 5 kills on the night, while Paige Snyder had 2. Kathryn O’Horo wore the libero jersey for the night, picking up 10 digs. Ryleigh Neill made per presence at the net known with 4 timely blocks and Lanny Kilpatrick added 2 digs.

The Spartans finish the season with a record of 16-9.

*Contributed By Alyssa Birch at boardmanathletics.org