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TARAJACK BLOWS OUT THE CANDLES ON POLAND

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CANFIELD, OH- To say Tyson Tarajack celebrated a birthday would be an understatement.  In a pitcher’s duel on Thursday, South Range pulled off a tight 2-0 win over Poland. Tarajack was the star on the mound for South Range, going the distance with a complete game and giving Poland their first loss of the 2024 campaign.

The scoreboard lit up in the bottom of the sixth when South Range finally broke through. Gaven Nagy’s sacrifice fly got them on the board, and Lincoln Cleevely daringly stole home to add another run.

Tarajack was in command throughout, surrendering just three hits and no runs over seven innings, and striking out seven. Meanwhile, Zuccaro shouldered the loss for Poland, allowing two runs across six innings on four hits, with five strikeouts to his credit.

Tarajack wasn’t just a force with his pitching; he also led South Range at the plate, going 2-for-3. Despite the low-scoring game, both teams were flawless in the field, with each turning a double play and Poland maintaining a clean sheet with no errors.

For Poland, Ryan Dilullo, Matt Paparrodis, and Chris Denney each managed a hit, but they couldn’t string enough together to challenge South Range’s lead.

Next up, South Range will hit the road to face St. Clairsville on Saturday, and Poland will look to rebound against Boardman.

BRANT AND BULLDOGS SPOIL SPARTANS SENIOR NIGHT

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BOARDMAN OH- In a showdown on Boardman’s senior night, Poland’s softball team left no doubt as they dominated the Spartans with a resounding 20-6 victory.

Poland’s offense was relentless, led by Mary Brant, who had a monster game going 5-5 with 2 home runs, 10 RBI, and scoring 4 runs. Elliana Thompson also had a strong showing, going 3-4 with 2 RBI and 3 runs scored. Leanne Williams and Leanna Boccieri contributed with 3 hits each, driving in runs and crossing the plate multiple times. Lilly McDonald, Olivia Horn, and Avery Jakubovic also added to the onslaught, combining for 5 hits, 5 RBI, and 5 runs scored.

In the circle, McDonald pitched effectively for Poland, going 4.2 innings, allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 batters.

Boardman’s offense put up a fight, with Tori Strines leading the way with 2 RBI and a run scored. Alex Ward was perfect at the plate going 3-3 with a RBI and 2 runs scored. Olivia LaCivita and Maddie Wymer also contributed with hits and runs scored.

Despite Boardman’s efforts, Poland’s offensive firepower proved too much to handle, as they spoiled the Spartans’ senior night in convincing fashion.

With this impressive win, Poland continues to assert their dominance in the softball realm, while Boardman looks to bounce back in their next outing.

POLAND’S PERFECTION STAYS IN TACT

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POLAND OH- Poland’s undefeated season continued as they battled South Range to a hard-fought 3-1 win on Wednesday.

The Poland offense was led by Jacob Jenkins, who drove in 2 runs on his 1-2 performance at the plate. Joe Zuccaro contributed with a hit and an RBI, scoring 1 run himself, while Jacob Hayes added a hit and scored a run.

On the mound, Hayes was stellar for Poland, pitching a complete game, allowing just 3 hits and no earned runs while striking out 5 batters.

South Range’s offense struggled to produce against Hayes, with Tyler Wardle driving in their only run on his 1-4 performance. Luke Gehring and Tyson Tarajack added hits for South Range.

Konnor Brogan pitched well for South Range, going 6 innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 5 batters.

In the end, Poland’s strong pitching and timely hitting were enough to secure the victory, keeping their undefeated season intact as they continue their dominance in the league.

RAIDERS SET THE EARLY TONE

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CANFIELD OH- In the latest chapter of the rivalry between Poland and South Range on Wednesday, the Raiders set the tone early, scoring 3 runs and then holding on for a 4-1 win.

South Range’s offense was led by Jayli Wilt, who went 2-3 with a home run, driving in 3 runs and scoring 1 herself. Keira Brogan contributed with 2 hits and 2 runs scored, while Gretchen Bartels, Ashley Rupert, and Giada Pauline added hits for the Raiders. Pauline also drove in a run.

In the circle, Wilt was dominant, pitching a complete game, allowing just 3 hits and 1 run while striking out an impressive 14 batters.

Poland’s offense struggled to get going, with Elliana Thompson scoring their only run after drawing a walk. Leanna Boccieri and Leanne Williams added hits for Poland, with Williams driving in their lone RBI.

Olivia Horn pitched well for Poland, going 6 innings and allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 2 batters.

In the end, South Range’s early offensive burst and strong pitching from Wilt proved to be too much for Poland to overcome, as the Raiders secured the 4-1 victory in this heated rivalry matchup.

Game Photos HERE: https://ysn.smugmug.com/4-24-24-sb-south-range-poland/4-24-sb-poland-range/107EOS1D

POLAND MAKES USE OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY

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POLAND OH – A Northeast 8 Conference game between Struthers and Poland finished with a commanding 16-5 win for the Lady Bulldogs, who improved their record to 7-8 on the season and 6-2 in Conference Play.

Olivia Horn picked up her 7th victory in the circle over 3 innings of work scattering 3 hits and collecting 6 strikeouts.  Poland Seminary’s offense ramped-up for 17 hits in the abbreviated game. Leanna Boccieri and Lilly McDonald each had 3 hits with McDonald doubling in 2 RBIs.  Mary Brant, Leanne Williams and Olivia Horn each had 2 hits with Horn plating 3 RBIs and Williams 2 RBIs.  Junior second baseman Kylie Hudran had 4 RBIs with a double and Cassie Blanch doubled in a run.
The Lady Wildcats had 8 hits in the game capped by Vivian Marker who homered in the contest and Emma Morris who had 2 hits.  Also, Ava Hall tripled and Katie Morris doubled for Struthers.  Morgan Minno took the loss on the hill for Struthers scattering 9 hits and allowing 8 runs.
The Lady Bulldogs resume NE8 Conference play at South Range on Wednesday.
*Contributed By John Boccieri

BULLDOGS STAY PERFECT AGAINST STRUTHERS

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POLAND, OH- The Poland Bulldogs took down Struthers 10-3 on Tuesday, fueled by a massive eight-run explosion in the fifth inning at Poland Seminary High School. The rally was sparked by hits left and right: Matt Paparodis, Ryan Dilullo, Jacob Hayes, Aiden Thompson, Jacob Jenkins, and Zach Livosky all delivered crucial singles that drove in runs, alongside a helpful Struthers error that added to the chaos.

The Bulldogs set the tone early, scoring in the first inning off a walk by Hayes and a Struthers error. However, Struthers bounced back, tying the game at two in the third thanks to J.R. Hovanec’s double. They even snatched a brief lead in the fifth when Drew Chizmar singled to make it 3-2.

Stephen Kopkash was the winning pitcher for the Bulldogs, handling his business with six hits and two runs over four innings while striking out nine. On the mound for Struthers, Mike Scavnicky faced the brunt of Poland’s offensive outburst, giving up five runs over three and two-thirds innings.

Paparodis not only contributed with his bat but also started on the mound for Poland, surrendering one run over two innings with three strikeouts. Meanwhile, Thompson pitched a clean inning in relief, striking out three and keeping Struthers at bay.

Zach Livosky stood out by driving in two crucial runs from the ninth spot in the lineup, and Matt Boccieri demonstrated discipline at the plate with two walks, contributing to the team’s total of six. The Bulldogs also showed off their speed, stealing a couple of bases, with Boccieri swiping two himself.

Struthers didn’t go quietly, racking up 10 hits, led by Scavnicky’s three-hit effort. Grady Moore also showed his speed, nabbing two bases as part of Struthers’ four total steals on the day.

Next up, the Bulldogs (11-0)will be back on their home turf Wednesday to face NE8 rival, South Range. 

BULLDOGS OFF THE LEASH

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STRUTHERS OH- Poland beat Northeast 8 rival Struthers on Monday by a score of 10-0 in an abbreviated 6 inning game.  Poland improves to 6-8 on the season and 5-2 in NE8 conference play.

The Lady Bulldogs jumped-out to an early lead scoring 2 runs in first and didn’t look back afterwards.  Poland pounded 16 hits with senior Shortstop Mary Brant collecting 3 hits and 4 RBIs including a 2 run home run in the top of the sixth.  Junior pitcher Olivia Horn had 3 hits too, while Elliana Thompson, Leanne Williams, Kylie Hudran and Cassie Blanch each had 2 hits with Blanch doubling earning 2 RBIs.  Thompson doubled and tripled collecting 2 RBIs.
Lanie Toutin had two hits leading Struthers on offense, and Maddie Minno took the loss for Struthers on the mound.
Olivia Horn picked up her 6th win of the season in the circle striking out 11 and scattering 5 hits.  The NE8 rivals resume play tomorrow in Poland.
*Contributed By John Boccieri

BOARDMAN BOYS TAKE GOLD AT MAHONING COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- This past Saturday marked a momentous occasion for Boardman High School as they clinched the Mahoning County Track and Field Championship, a feat they hadn’t achieved since 2010. It was a spectacular end to fourteen years of waiting, with the Spartans toppling the defending champions, Austintown Fitch, by a narrow 6-point lead, 171 to 165.

Senior Aiden Berg was a standout performer, earning MVP honors after winning the 400 meters and taking third in both the 100 and 200 meters. His efforts were crucial in helping Boardman rally from a 26-point deficit to capture the title.

The Spartans set the tone early, grabbing a first-place finish in the 4×800 relay thanks to the efforts of junior David D’Altorio, senior Ethan Boots, sophomore Adam Nigro, and freshman Jonathan Burgos-Perez. The momentum continued with freshman Ethan Timblin securing sixth in the 110H, and the Spartan 4×200 relay team placing seventh.

Brock Farris shined in the middle distances, winning the 1600 and later the 800, with Boots and Nigro also snagging top spots in their events. In the sprints, besides Berg’s heroics, Sava Crnjak took fourth in the 400 meters.

The field events also saw Boardman athletes excelling. Robrick Taylor won the high jump, while Kayant Fontanez-Waid and Santino Radjukovic made their marks in the long jump and discus, respectively. The younger competitors also showed up big, with sophomores like Ahmed Mohammed and James Mitchell and juniors like Isaiah Doyle and Chase Conner making significant contributions.

The championship was ultimately sealed in the final event, the 4×400 meter relay, where Boots, Nigro, Crnjak, and Farris dominated, winning by a staggering 10 seconds.

Head Coach John Phillips couldn’t contain his pride, stating, “I am so proud of the effort from our kids, and the leadership from our seniors. We didn’t start off very well today, but the team held it together—that’s a huge credit to them and to our coaching staff. We are putting a lot on the shoulders of freshmen and sophomores this year, and those young kids really stepped up today in big moments. I am so happy for our seniors, they deserve this. This was fun and we will enjoy it, but we have a lot to improve on so it’s back to work this week.”

WIND BLOWS THE BULLDOGS DIRECTION

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By Matt Maher


POLAND, OH – The wind was blowing and the bats were hot for the Bulldogs Friday evening when they welcomed Girard to town to close out the season series. Poland struck early and often and left the Indians without much of a response and the result was a 11-4 victory for Poland.

 

Girard started Ricky Plant who threw out the first 4 innings. The Bulldogs got to him early with the first 2 batters getting on via a walk and being hit by a pitch. Jacob Hayes would step up in the cleanup position and bring in the first run with a RBI single. Ryan Dilullo followed with an RBI groundout, during Dilullos’ at bat a runner scored off of a throwing error from the catcher. 

 

2 more runs got by Plant in the second thanks to an RBI double from Matt Boccieri and an RBI single from Matt Paparodis. No runs would score in the 3rd but 3 more would score in the 4th off of a throwing error, RBI double and a sac fly. Dom Phillips came in for relief giving up 3 more runs in the 5th thanks to 2 RBI singles and a sac fly from the Bulldogs.

 

Ricky Plant finished with 4IP, 8 runs against, 6 Hits and 4 Walks while Phillips threw 2IP with 3 ER, 2 Hits and 1 K.

 

Poland started Jacob Hayes who threw 3 innings of scoreless baseball, retiring the side in order twice. The 4th inning was where things got dicey for Hayes because he would eventually allow the basses to fill but miraculously only conceded 1 run off of a RBI walk issued to Kaiden Clare. Hayes started the 5th but gave up 2 more runs thanks to a RBI single from Will Haynes and a RBI double from Nate Freeland. Mike Chambers came in after the RBI double and retired the next 2 batters. 

 

Chambers finished the game giving up 1 run in the 6th to an RBI single from Tyler Wilson and shutting Girard down and out in the top of the 7th. Hayes finished with 4 ⅓ IP giving up 3 Runs off of 5 Hits and striking out 4. Chambers finished with 2 ⅔ IP giving up 1ER off of 3 hits and struck out 3.

 

The Bulldogs continue to show everyone their dominance inside and out of the Northeast 8 and improved to 9-0 on the season and 6-0 in the conference, their next game will be at Shenango on April 20th at 12PM. Girard (5-7, 2-4) will travel to Salem on April 20th at 12PM.

POLAND LETS OUT FRUSTRATION

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POLAND OH- It was a commanding win for the Poland on Thursday after suffering back to back losses against Lakeview. They brought the heat against Girard, coming away with a dominant 17-1 victory that showcased their offensive prowess.

Leading the charge was Leanne Williams, who was an absolute powerhouse at the plate, driving in four runs on two hits. Her double in the second inning alone brought home three runs, setting the tone for the Bulldogs’ explosive offense.

And speaking of explosive, Poland exploded for 10 runs in the third inning, leaving Girard in the dust. It was a team effort, with contributions from players like Leanna Boccieri, Mary Brant, Lillian McDonald, and Cassie Blanch, just to name a few.

On the mound, Olivia Horn held it down for Poland, tossing three solid innings and allowing zero runs while striking out three. Girard’s Brooklyn Broll did her best to keep pace, but the Bulldogs’ relentless offense proved to be too much to handle.

Despite the loss, Girard had some bright spots, with players like Ivory Hewitt leading the charge with one RBI. But in the end, it was Poland’s day to shine, with Brant leading the team with three hits and Horn adding two of her own.

With their patience at the plate and dominant performance on both offense and defense, Poland Seminary Bulldogs are definitely a force to be reckoned with in the softball world.