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TRIBE STEAL THE SERIES AGAINST CONFERENCE FOE

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GIRARD, OH- The Girard Indians Varsity (1-0)snatched the lead late in the game in a 5-4 victory over Struthers (0-1) on Tuesday. The game was tied at three with Girard batting in the bottom of the fifth when Nick DeGregory singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring the go-ahead run.  The Indians earned the victory despite allowing Struthers to score three runs in the fifth inning. The offensive firepower by Struthers was led by Rob Tomko and Billy Opritza, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Struthers knotted the game up at four in the top of the seventh inning, when Austin Claussell induced David McLaughlin to hit into a fielder’s choice, scoring one runner for the Wildcats.  Claussell earned the victory on the hill for Girard. He lasted one inning, allowing one hit and one run while walking one.  Hunter Stellato took the loss for Struthers. He allowed two hits and one run over one inning, striking out two and walking one.

Braydon Freeland started the game for the Indians.  He lasted six innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out eight.  Tomko started the game for Struthers. He lasted five innings, allowing eight hits and four runs while striking out four

Offensively, Girard collected ten hits on the day. Aidan Warga, Claussell, and DeGregory all managed multiple hits for the Tribe.  Claussell and Warga each collected three hits to lead the Indians.  Struthers racked up seven hits on the day. Tomko and Opritza each collected multiple hits for Struthers. Tomko led Struthers with three hits in four at-bats.

 

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HUBBARD SOFTBALL CALMS LADY DRAGONS

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NILES, OH-  The Hubbard Lady Eagles Varsity easily did away with Niles McKinley 19-3 on Tuesday evening.  Hubbard got things moving early in the first inning.  Sydney Bowser singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring two runs.

Jackie Adler was the winning pitcher for the Lady Eagles. She allowed five hits and three runs over five innings, striking out nine. Bonneau was in the circle for McKinley. She allowed six hits and nine runs over one inning. Libert tossed four innings out in relief.  Hubbard racked up 16 hits on the day. Kellsie Leshnak, Adler, Bowser, Emily Filicky, and Grace Narkum all had multiple hits for the Lady Eagles. Adler and Leshnak all had three hits to lead Hubbard.  Melius went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead McKinley in hits.

 

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THE VOICE OF A GENERATION

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For many that come in and out of the “Dog Pound” in East Palestine, there’s a recognizable voice that allows you to know you’re in Bulldog Country.  A warm, raspy tone welcomes you to East Palestine, and for many allows them to feel as if they’re home.

Many things have changed in the town over the past few decades.  However, the one constant has been the gentle giant in the stands, and at the announcer’s table.  East Palestine’s very own: Vaughn Brunson.  Whether it’s his incredible knowledge of sports and music history, or if you are just looking for a pleasant friend to talk to, Brunson fits the mold.  He has no issues taking a bad at-bat and making you smile with his spot-on impressions of Elvis.  Or perhaps your son or daughter is about to make history in their sport, Vaughn is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to when, where, and how it happened for the Brown and White.

It was nearly a decade ago that Brunson was approached by then-Athletic Director, Jim Wilson to announce basketball games.  It was a mission Vaughn had waited a long time to accept, and one he was born for.  Brunson keeps the fans entertained throughout the game with announcements, as well as play-by-play that allows fans of all ages to understand what’s transpiring before them.  In a world full of technology advancements, and the “next best thing” East Palestine’s Vaughn Brunson keeps us all connected to the yesteryear every time we find a seat in the gymnasium.  A traditional voice for untraditional times.

YSN’s Tim Figley sat down with East Palestine’s keynote speaker for a special sports profile.  Vaughn Brunson: THE VOICE OF A GENERATION.

 

BEAVERS FALL IN OPENER AGAINST INDIAN CREEK

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- Beaver Local  watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 14-1 loss to Indian Creek on Monday. Indian Creek took the lead on a wild pitch in the first inning, and never looked back.  The Beavers struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Indian Creek, giving up 14 runs in 5 innings.

Indian Creek opened up scoring in the first inning. Jordan Mick threw a wild pitch allowing one run across the plate for Indian Creek.  Indian Creek scored six runs in the fourth inning. Tyler Smarrella, Coy Amis, Richie Gualtiere, and Josh Maurer all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Amis pitched Indian Creek to victory. He surrendered one run on zero hits over five innings, striking out nine and walking one.  Mick took the loss for Beaver Local. He surrendered eight runs on eight hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out three.

Indian Creek collected 11 hits. Smarrella, Klay Cottis, Maurer, and Amis each racked up multiple hits for Indian Creek.

 

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LATE RUN PACES INDIANS OVER WILDCATS

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STRUTHERS, OH- Monday’s game against Girard was a heartbreaker for the Struthers Wildcats, as they lost the lead late in an 8-2 defeat. The game was tied at two with Girard batting in the top of the fifth when Anthony Cortese singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs and locking the win for the Indians.

The Struthers Wildcats struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Girard, giving up eight runs.

Girard got things moving in the first inning. Braydon Freeland drove in one when he singled.  Girard scored four runs in the sixth inning. Freeland, Devin Dutton, and Aidan Warga all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Nick DeGregory led the Girard to victory on the mound. He allowed three hits and two runs over five innings, striking out seven. Matt Miles threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Anthony Monaco took the loss for Struthers.  He went four innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out five.

Billy Opritza led Struthers with two hits in three at-bats.  Freeland went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Girard in hits.

 

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LADY REBS KEEP BEARS IN HIBERNATION

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COLUMBIANA- It was a Senior Showcase to open the season for the Crestview Lady Rebels Softball Team as they defeated Leetonia 15-0 in five innings.  Senior Haley Eskra led the way in the box and on the basepaths with a three-hit and four stolen base afternoon including two singles and a double that accounted for 3 RBI.  Also delivering damage was Skyler Mattern who also contributed three hits in the same style but had 4 RBI.  Olivia Strank was able to get it done on both sides of the field as she was the winning pitcher giving up only 5 hits, 3 walks while striking out 4.  Strank also had two singles and an RBI offensively for the Lady Rebs.

PHOTO CREDIT: PATTI FINCH

For Leetonia, McKenzie Meade went 2-3 with two singles while Chloe Dale suffered the loss in the circle.

Both teams are back at it this week with Leetonia scheduled to play five days out of six this week.

BIG DOGS OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED

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With over 410,000 votes during the final poll, the first-ever Baird Brothers/YSN Big Dogs of the Valley Players of the Year were awarded during intermission of the YSN All-Star Game last night.  The award was based on three separate pieces of data which were weighted and scored.

For the girls, Beaver Local’s Jenna Riccardo will wear the crown for 2019.  Riccardo won the Week 1 vote for BDOV, and was nominated 11 out of the 12 weeks the contest was held.  In only her junior season, Jenna became the all-time leading scorer for the Beavers.  She also averaged a double-double this year with 23 points, and 13.3 rebounds per game alongside her 2.6 steals and nearly two blocks to boot.  She also was recognized for being the Columbiana County player of the year, and most recently was named third-team All-Ohio.

PHOTO CREDIT: JILL RICCARDO

Taking home the award for the guys is Lisbon Senior, Justin Sweeney.  A young man who’s battled through many obstacles just to be on the court this season.  However, when he stepped back on the floor, he owned it.  After returning to the court less than 3 months after reconstructive knee surgery, Justin came back to average 21 points per game with 8 rebounds in 2019 while becoming Lisbon’s All-Time Leading Scorer.  Sweeney took home the Week 4 honors for BDOV, and had nominations in each week thereafter.  Earlier this week, Justin was named to the Division IV All-Ohio team.

PHOTO CREDIT: JKB PHOTO

Congratulations to both Jenna and Justin from all of us at YSN, and on behalf of Baird Brothers.  An extraordinary season for both players, and well-deserved accomplishments this season from many outlets.

 

 

AKRON ANSWERS THE BELL

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LISBON,OH- What was a rollercoaster of emotions for Lisbon’s Logan Bell quickly turned into a dream come true.

The Lisbon Ace signed on with Chris Sabo’s University of Akron Baseball team officially on Monday. Bell has solid career numbers as a Blue Devil with an 18-6 record, 1.67 ERA, and 180 strikeouts to his credit. Logan also has paced the offense with his offense with a career .387 batting average with 58 RBI including 3 HR.

Bell looks to take the hill at the next level with his blazing 90 MPH fastball, and his bucket of off-speed that keeps hitters guessing. He will also serve as a foundational piece of the reformed Akron Baseball team that last played in 2015.

Logan will also be studying numbers off the field as he plans on majoring in accounting.

From all of us at YSN, we wish Logan the best of luck at the next level as a Zip.

NUMERO UNO

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The band “Three Dog Night” created the famous song, One is the Loneliest Number, in 1968.

Fast forward to present day, the number one signifies immortality, excellence, the beginning, a foundation, as well as many other things.  There are pressures to wearing the lone digit, as you are often representing the top of the roster, and the first name that fans and opposition see when looking at the bill.

Youngstown State Baseball at Pittsburgh at Charles L. Cost Field on March 13, 2019 (Photo by Rob Hayes)

For Youngstown State’s Lucas Nasonti- there’s an obligation and constant reminder of where he sets the expectations for himself.  He’s the Sherriff of the Penguin outfield as the Centerfielder.  He’s often the table-setter among the top of the lineup, and he proudly dons the number one on his back each time he takes the field.

Youngstown State Baseball 2019 Photo Day – Dec. 7, 2018 (Photo by David Dermer)

The former high school baseball State Champion from Champion, Ohio sat down with YSN General Manager for this week’s YSU Baseball Player Profile to discuss the season so far, and the expectations heading into Horizon League Play.  This week’s Player Profile is NUMERO UNO.

 

YOUNGSTOWN GUMBO

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In the south there’s a great dish that is a collection of ingredients when by themselves are average, but when stewed together over the course of hours or days, it becomes a great, hearty meal that is a fan favorite by everyone.

In Youngstown we have a player that has seasoning from his travels, a great arm, defensively solid, an outstanding bat, and is as smart as they come.  Youngstown Gumbo comes to us in form of Junior Catcher, Tanner Montgomery.

Youngstown State Baseball 2019 Photo Day – Dec. 7, 2018 (Photo by David Dermer)

Montgomery has been thrust into the starting role as an upperclassman to help lead the Penguins.  Last year he proved his worth when he did not commit an error in 18 chances in the field.  Montgomery also was 3-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in five Horizon League games, and by the time conference action comes around in 2019, “Youngstown Gumbo” will be even more seasoned, and ready to serve it up to his opponents.

Youngstown State Baseball 2019 Photo Day – Dec. 7, 2018 (Photo by David Dermer)

YSN’s Steve Leslie sat down with the kid from Akron for this week’s YSU Baseball Player Profile: YOUNGSTOWN GUMBO.