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POLAND RESPONDS TO STAY A GAME AHEAD OF THE RAIDERS

POLAND OH- Poland showed great resiliency on Thursday as they got a much needed win over South Range, 4-2.

The Bulldogs got things started in the first inning when Bryce Barringer grounded out, scoring one run.

Dominic Elia led the Poland to victory on the hill. The southpaw went seven innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out ten.

Tyson Tarajack toed the rubber for South Range. The pitcher lasted four and two-thirds innings, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out five. Logan Baxter threw one and one-third innings out of the bullpen.

Matt Paparodis led Poland with two hits in three at bats. The Bulldogs didn’t commit a single error in the field. Mike Daley had the most chances in the field with nine.

Tyler Wardle went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead South Range in hits.

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LADY RAIDERS MAKE PRESENCE FELT AGAINST POLAND

CANFIELD, OH- Juli Stachowicz shut down Poland, throwing a complete game shutout and leading South Range to a 9-0 victory on Wednesday

South Range secured the victory thanks to six runs in the sixth inning. The offensive firepower by the Raiders was led by Gretchen Bartels, Keira Brogan, and Stachowicz, all driving in runs in the frame.

South Range opened up scoring in the first inning. Samantha Susany singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.

The Lady Raiders tallied six runs in the sixth inning. South Range’s offense in the inning was led by Bartels, Brogan, and Stachowicz, who all drove in runs.

A pair of singles by Boccieri in the first inning was a positive for Poland.

Stachowicz took the win for South Range. The lefty surrendered zero runs on five hits over seven innings, striking out nine.

Katie McDonald was in the circle for Poland. The bulldog allowed 14 hits and nine runs over six innings, striking out three and walking one.

The Raiders tore the cover off the softball and tallied two home runs on the day. Brogan had a homer in the sixth inning. Stachowicz went yard in the sixth inning as well.

South Range tallied 14 hits. Stachowicz, Jamie Feren, Kelly Szolek, Bartels, and Brogan each had multiple hits for the Raiders. Szolek, Feren, and Stachowicz each collected three hits to lead the way. South Range

Boccieri went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Poland Seminary in hits.


POLAND LANDS ON WRONG END OF A WALK OFF

By Michael Wolfgang 


MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Walk-off wins make for some of the most dramatic scenes in sports. Unfortunately for Poland, they were on the wrong end of a walk-off Wednesday in Myrtle Beach against North Central 10-9.

The ballgame was tied at nine in the bottom of the seventh inning when Landan Anderson singled on the first pitch he saw in the at-bat to drive in the game winning run for North Central. Poland trailed by four runs in the second inning but was unable to complete the comeback. Dominic Elia, Bryce Barringer, Jacob Hayes, Matt Paparodis, Chris Denney, and Teagan McCurdy all delivered for Poland with RBI’s to cut into the deficit.

Dylan Smith was the winning pitcher. The North Central pitcher finished with two runs and six hits given up over three innings, striking out one and not walking a batter.

Poland will return home Monday to host South Range at 5:00 p.m.

POLAND MAKES THE LONG TRIP WORTH IT

JEFFERSON OH –  Poland Seminary Lady Bulldogs improved to 7-1 on the season with a 6-0 defeat of Northeast 8 rival Jefferson Falcons.  The Lady Bulldogs improved to 5-0 in conference play.  Katie McDonald picked-up her 7th win of the season fanning 7 batters and scattering 4 hits over seven innings for the shutout.

Poland’s offense was led by junior shortstop Mary Brant who went 2-2 with a triple and an RBI.  Freshman catcher Leanna Boccieri added two hits including a double and an RBI.  Katie McDonald also doubled to help her cause on the mound.
For Jefferson Sammie Speakman collected the loss on the mound scattering 10 hits and 7 strikeouts over seven innings.  Allison Hill hit a double to lead the Falcon’s offense.
The two conference foes battle tomorrow at 5pm at Poland Seminary’s new softball complex.

*Contributed By John Boccieri

OFFENSE WINS THE DAY AS POLAND POWERS PAST THE WARRIORS

POLAND OH- After dropping their first game of the season earlier in the day, Poland came back to face off against Brookfield in the third game of the day at their brand new softball field.  The Warriors were coming off a 3-0 win over Boardman, but this time around it was the offenses that owned the day. Poland had enough power to win the slugfest 15-9.

There were plenty of bats that shined bright for Poland. Freshman Leanna Boccieri had a perfect day at the plate going 4-4 with 3 RBI on the day. Mary Brant also went 4-4 for the Bulldogs knocking in 1 RBI.  Another freshman in the lineup Avery Jakubovic was the most productive swinger hitting in 4 RBI while going 3-3 with a run scored.  Leann Williams was 2-5 with 3 RBI.

Brookfield’s offense wasn’t held down either. They had a great day at the dish.  Arianna Jones led the way with 5 RBI on a perfect 4-4 day.  Abby DeJoy and Cadence Huffman also had 2 RBI each.  Sophia Hook hit well at the top of the order going 2-3 with a walk 3 runs scored.

BRANT BLASTS THE BULLDOGS HOME

POLAND OH- Good Friday didn’t start too well for Poland as they welcomed in Sharpsville in from across the border In Pennsylvania.  The Blue Devils jumped on Poland early.  A four run first inning put the Bulldogs behind the right ball quickly.  It wasn’t until the bottom of the 5th that Poland was able to get on the board and get some positive vibes.

In her second bay of the game, and just third at bay of her career, freshman Lilli McDonald hit a her first career base hit, and it came with her first career RBI.  The Bulldogs would add another on a wild pitch to get within 5-2.  After the Blue Devils responded with two runs in the 6th, the Bulldogs had their work cut out for them in the bottom of the 7th down 7-2.  Leanne Williams led off the inning with a single, followed by a walk drawn by Meredith Trevis to put the first two hitters on.  then with one out Kylie Hudran, and Avery Jakubovic both singled to bring in a run.  They were followed by Elliana Thompson who singled in another to make it 7-5.  The Bulldogs then got down to their last out, enter Mary Brant.  The junior went up to the plate, found the pitch she wanted and gave it a ride. The three run bomb walked it off for Poland and capped off a 5 run bottom of the 7th.

Brant finished the game 3-4 with 3 RBI and a run scored.  Williams also had multiple hits for the Bulldogs going 2-3 with 2 runs scored. Trevis scored twice going 1-3 with a walk.  Jakubovic finished with 2 RBI from the bottom of the order, and set the table for the exciting finish.

Poland will get right back to it about 16 hours after the dramatic win when they play Boardman Saturday at 11:00. They’ll also play Brookfield at 3:00.  Both games are taking place at Poland with a game between Boardman and Brookfield in between.

POLAND STAYS ON A ROLL

POLAND OH- Poland was able to improve to 4-0 on the season by defeating Northeast 8 rival Struthers Wildcats 13-0 in 5 innings on Tuesday.

Poland jumped to an 11-0 lead in the first inning then scored 1 in the second inning and another run in the third inning.  The Bulldogs pounded 13 hits with Mary Brant and Elliana Thompson each adding three hits while Brant collected 3 RBI’s and Thompson notched 2 RBI’s.  Two other players, second baseman Kylee Hudran who doubled and catcher Leanna Boccieri earned two hits each with Hudran having 2 RBI’s and Boccieri one RBI.  Right fielder Meredith Trevis also doubled and collected 2 RBI’s.

Katie McDonald picked up the win over two hitless innings, fanning 5 Wildcat batters.  Morgan Minno took the loss on the mound.  For Struthers Bella Slaina and Ella Bailey had the lone two hits of the evening.

Poland resumes play against Sharpsville on Thursday at the new Bulldog Softball complex at 5:00pm.

*Contributed By John Boccieri

DENNEY CALLS GAME IN EXTRAS

By Matt Morrison


POLAND, OHIO- In what was a thriller extra innings game, the Poland Bulldogs walked it off in the bottom of the ninth to take down Hubbard 3-2.

Poland jumped to an early lead after scoring a run in the second and third innings to go up 2-0 and were led by Teagan McCurdy, who went 2 for 2 and Chris Denney, who went 2 for 4 including hitting the walk off double to seal the win for the Bulldogs.

Hubbard did not go down without a fight as they tied the game at 2 in the top of the 7th inning to extend the game only to come up just a little short in extra innings. The main pitcher for the Bulldogs was Ryan Dilullo, who pitched six innings allowing 4 hits and had 9 strikeouts. Andrew Kali was the main pitcher for the Eagles, pitching four innings and allowing 7 hits, 2 runs, and 3 strikeouts.

Hubbard will tavel to Howland this Saturday to take on the Tigers. Poland will travel to Struthers on Monday. 

POLAND OPENS NEW FIELD WITH A WIN

POLAND OH- It was an exciting night in Poland as the Bulldogs got to play on campus for the first time since 2007.  With a brand new softball field done and ready to go, the Bulldogs christened it with a 8-2 victory over Hubbard.  Poland Hall if Famers Reid Lamport and Erin Gabriel threw out the first pitch, and Katie McDonald took it from there.

The Bulldogs ace in the circle threw all 7 innings while striking out 12. She gave up 1 earned run on 5 hits.

Not only did McDonald give Poland their first win on a new field, she also launched the Bulldogs first home run in their new home.  Eliana Thompson had a great day at the plate for Poland at the top of their lineup. She went 3-4 and crossed the plate twice. Kylie Hudran also went 3-4 from the eight spot in the lineup. She gathered a RBI as well.  Leanna Boccieri drove in 2 runs on a 2-4 day.

Hubbard was led at the plate by Lauren Kamorek who went 1-3 with a HR and a RBI.  Alyssa Gregory went 1-3 as well with a RBI.  Jillian Palumbo went 1-2 with a double.

Poland is scheduled to play 2 games on Saturday at home against Chalker. The first pitches of those games are at 1:00 and 5:00.

POLAND OPENS NEW FIELD WITH A WIN

POLAND OH- It was an exciting night in Poland as the Bulldogs got to play on campus for the first time since 2007.  With a brand new softball field done and ready to go, the Bulldogs christened it with a 8-2 victory over Hubbard.  Poland Hall if Famers Reid Lamport and Erin Gabriel threw out the first pitch, and Katie McDonald took it from there.

The Bulldogs ace in the circle threw all 7 innings while striking out 12. She gave up 1 earned run on 5 hits.

Not only did McDonald give Poland their first win on a new field, she also launched the Bulldogs first home run in their new home.  Eliana Thompson had a great day at the plate for Poland at the top of their lineup. She went 3-4 and crossed the plate twice. Kylie Hudran also went 3-4 from the eight spot in the lineup. She gathered a RBI as well.  Leanna Boccieri drove in 2 runs on a 2-4 day.

Hubbard was led at the plate by Lauren Kamorek who went 1-3 with a HR and a RBI.  Alyssa Gregory went 1-3 as well with a RBI.  Jillian Palumbo went 1-2 with a double.

Poland is scheduled to play 2 games on Saturday at home against Chalker. The first pitches of those games are at 1:00 and 5:00.