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LIONS ROAR ON TO DISTRICTS

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MCDONALD, OH – For the second year in a row, the Heartland Christian Lions edged the McDonald Blue Devils in a Division 4 Sectional Final. They used a three-run fourth inning to hold off the Blue Devils 4-2 on the road.

It was a defensive slugfest throughout the first half as both defenses were tight and the game was scoreless after three innings. In the top of the fourth, however, Heartland Christian’s Drew Walker opened up the scoring with an RBI single as the Lions took a 1-0 lead. Two more runners then scored off of another base hit, this time by Brett Walker, to make it a 3-0 ball game.

In the top of the fifth inning, an extra run was added off of another RBI single as Jake Walker hustled to first base and was just barely called safe. McDonald did their best to go on a rally as runs were cashed in in the fifth and sixth respectively to bring it to 4-2. Heartland, however, thanks to the excellent pitching and strikeouts of their senior Nate Garzanich and freshman reliever Seth Walker, was able to hold it off as the #8 seed Lions pulled off the upset over the #2 seed Blue Devils.

The Lions improve to 11-9 with the victory. They will win Sectionals for the second year in a row as they will take on Lake Center Christian in a district semifinal on Tuesday. That game is slated for an 5:00 P.M. tip down at Cene Park.

McDonald ends their tournament run at 16-6 with the loss. The Blue Devils will lose to Heartland Christian in the Sectional Final for the second year in a row as coach Andy Timko and crew look to use this defeat as motivation for next season.

YSN’s Noah Ricks got a chance to talk to winning coach Mark Franken following tonight’s victory. You can watch the full interview below.

 

*Contributed By YSN’s Noah Ricks

 

MCDONALD COMES UP JUST SHORT

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NORTH JACKSON OH-  Bristol defeated McDonald 2-1 on Thursday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at one with Bristol batting in the bottom of the sixth when Skylar Gibson singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. The win gave Bristol the district championship.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Jaylyn Mullenax struck out 11, while Bri McCombs sat down six.

Mullenax pitched Bristol to victory. The pitcher allowed five hits and one run over seven innings, striking out 11 and walking zero.

McCombs took the loss for McDonald. She allowed seven hits and two runs over six innings, striking out six and walking zero.

Bristol saw the ball well today, racking up seven hits in the game. Gibson and Billie Miller each racked up multiple hits for Bristol Panthers Varsity. Miller and Gibson each collected two hits to lead Bristol Panthers Varsity.

Chelsea Sudol led McDonald with two hits in three at bats. The Blue Devils was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. McCombs made the most plays with four.

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MCCOMBS TOSSES NO NO TO PUT MCDONALD IN TITLE GAME

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NORTH JACKSON OH- McDonald’s offense was relentless Tuesday night, and Bri McCombs threw a no hitter as the Blue Devils worked their way to a 9-0 victory in the district semifinals over Lisbon.

Lucia Wolford was a problem all night going 4-4 with 2 RBI. She also scored 3 of McDonald’s runs.  Alivia Morrison also managed multiple hits for the Blue Devils going 2-4 with 2 runs scored.  Bri McCombs went 1-3 on the day with a pair of RBI.  Chelsea Sudol went 1-3 with a RBI too.

McCombs was masterful in the circle throwing a no hitter. She struck out 7 and walked a pair.  She was efficient only taking 97 pitches to complete the game.

McDonald will advance to the Jackson Milton district championship game on Wednesday as they’ll play Bristol.  First pitch from Jackson Milton is slated for 5:00.

MCDONALD RALLIES TO BEAT BLUE JAYS FOR THE THIRD TIME THIS SEASON

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MCDONALD OH- Jackson-Milton stayed in it until the end, but McDonald pulled away late in an 8-5 victory on Wednesday. McDonald was down 5-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning when an error scored two runs.

McDonald took an early lead in the second inning when Bella Chepke grounded out, scoring one run.

In the top of the third inning, Jackson tied things up at three. They scored two runs when Kylie Wilson doubled.

After the Blue Jays scored one run in the top of the fifth, McDonald answered with one of their own. Jackson-Milton scored when Macayle Thornhill lined out, driving in a run. McDonald then answered when Lucia Wolford doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Jackson-Milton tallied three runs in the third inning. Wilson and Emily Fultz powered the big inning with RBIs.

Bri McCombs led the McDonald to victory in the circle. The ace went seven innings, allowing five runs on eight hits, striking out six and walking one.

Thornhill took the loss for Jackson-Milton. The righty allowed ten hits and eight runs over six innings, striking out five and walking one.

Jackson-Milton tallied eight hits. Chelsea Williams and Fultz all collected multiple hits. Fultz and Williams each collected two hits to lead.

McDonald racked up ten hits on the day. Wolford, Gianna Mancini, and McCombs all managed multiple hits.

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BUNCH TOSSES THE NO NO IN RAMS WIN

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MINERAL RIDGE OH-  Mark Bunch was brilliant on the mound on Friday, as Bunch threw a no-hitter to lead Mineral Ridge past McDonald 6-0.

The Rams secured the victory thanks to four runs in the seventh inning. Kyle Bickerstaff, Bunch, and Zach James each had RBIs in the frame.

The Rams tallied four runs in the seventh inning. Bickerstaff, Bunch, and James powered the big inning with RBIs.

Bunch got the win for the Rams. The lefty lasted seven innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out 12.

Carson Klase took the loss for McDonald. Klase surrendered five runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out seven.

The Rams totaled eight hits in the game. Bickerstaff and Aaron Myers each had multiple hits. Bickerstaff went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.

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VIKINGS STORM MCDONALD IN EXTRAS

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STRUTHERS, OH- The Waterloo Vikings needed extra baseball but stole the lead late in the game in a 5-4 victory over McDonald on Wednesday. The game was tied at four after the Blue Devils stormed back with 4 runs in the bottom of the seventh.

Waterloo built a four-run lead in the seventh inning and then held off McDonald’s charge. McDonald scored four runs in the seventh on a single by A Mayle, an error, and a single by Nolan Aglen.

Waterloo got things started in the first inning. Evan Kugler singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

McDonald evened things up at four in the bottom of the seventh inning when Aglen singled on a 2-1 count, scoring two runs.

Aric May got the win for Waterloo Vikings Varsity. May allowed zero hits and zero runs over one-third of an inning, striking out one and walking zero. Mason Hakin threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen to earn the save.

Drew Cupone took the loss for McDonald. The hurler allowed one hit and one run over one inning, striking out one and walking zero.

Logan Presco started the game for McDonald. Presco lasted four and a third innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out two. Noah Hughes started the game for Waterloo. The lefty lasted six and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out four

The Vikings totaled nine hits. Hughes, Luke Simons, and Drew Flarida all had multiple hits for Waterloo. Hughes led Waterloo Vikings Varsity with three hits in four at-bats.

BLUE JAYS SHINE BRIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS

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STRUTHERS OH- Varsity baseball traveled to Cene Park Tuesday evening to take on McDonald in a MVAC matchup.

After  trailing McDonald 2-0 in the 5th inning the Blue Jays got timely hitting and erupted for 5 runs to take the lead. That was all the runs needed as two BlueJays pitchers shut the door on McDonald.

Billy Sloan was the starter, he allowed 2 runs (1 earned) over 5 innings while striking out seven hitters and only surrendering four singles. Junior Aaren Romigh came in relief pitching the final two inning striking out five hitters to pick up the save.
Offensively the BlueJays were led by Romigh and Owen McDevitt. Romigh had 2 hits and McDevitt had the timely hit in the fifth inning that resulted in 3 RBI’s.

We return to action tomorrow as we welcome Southeast for a non league matchup. Fingers crossed for dry weather.

*Contributed By Matt Ruby at jacksonmiltonathletics.org

MCDONALD ENDS RESERVES SEASON YET AGAIN

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GRAND VALLEY OH- For the fourth consecutive season, Western Reserve and McDonald met up in the tournament. McDonald came into to Wednesday’s district semifinal against rival Reserve winning the last two tournament matchups. That trend continued on Wednesday as McDonald put down Reserve 48-39 to advance to their 4th straight district championship game.

McDonald was led by Lucia Wolford who scored 15 points. She wasn’t the only contributor though, McDonald had two other players in double figures. Alicia Morrison added 13 points, and Lea Gabrelcik put in 12.

Western Reserve was paced by Brooke Schantz who finished with 17 points.

McDonald advances to the Grand Valley district championship on Saturday. They will matchup with top seeded Bristol to decide who gets crowned. The tip of the title is set for 7:00.

WATERLOO GRINDS OUT THIRD WIN OF THE WEEK

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MCDONALD OH- Waterloo was on the tail end of a very emotionally, and physically draining week coming in to Saturday’s game against McDonald. Not only was McDonald the third game of the week against teams in the top half of the week, the last two wins for the Vikings gave them the outright MVAC Scarlett championship. However, they couldn’t afford to get too high coming into their third contest of the week. This was a McDonald team that wanted to prove they were better than the blowout showed in their first matchup with the Vikings.

After Waterloo set the tone early, with a 10-2 run to open the 1st quarter, McDonald never stopped pushing back. Waterloo’s six girl rotation was fighting against fatigue by the 4th quarter, but never gave up the lead they ran out to in the first. Waterloo escaped with a 45-39 win.

Rose Couts scored 17 points in the Vikings 25 point first frame, she’d finish with 21 to lead. Kaira English continues to score at a high clip as well as she chipped in 18.

McDonald was able to find ways to score tonight, and spread the wealth around. Four Devil scorers had at least six points. They were led by Alivia Morrison with 14. Gianna Constantino competed down low all night, and finished with a solid 9. Lea Gsbrelcik finished with 8.

Waterloo will try to complete the undefeated MVAC record on Monday traveling to Mineral Ridge. McDonald has one more tournament tune up as they make their way to Southeast on Monday.

Postgame Interview With Kevin Longanecker:

 

Postgame Interview With Rose Couts:

TIGERS TAKE A BIG BITE OUT OF MCDONALD

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Springfield has had its troubles with McDonald in the past. This has been a huge rivalry in the MVAC for years. This time around the Tigers fresh off their MVAC championship victory on Tuesday dominated McDonald 65-17.

Beau Brungard went off with a stellar 26 point performance. Jake Joyce has put together back to back impressive nights with a 14 point effort. Alex Rothwell was also in double figures with 12.

Springfield is still undefeated on the season. The win completes an unbeaten season inside the MVAC. The Tigers will play Girard on Tuesday on the road.