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POLAND VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH ALEAH DIAMOND

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POLAND OH- Its the dawn of another volleyball season, and excitement is bubbling over. Poland is very excited about the outlook of their season. They have a culture that is firmly in place now that Aleah Diamond is in her 3rd year as head coach.  That added with an impressive freshman class that had a ton of success in their middle school seasons, the Bulldogs are ready to go in 2023.  Their season opens up with a matchup against Western Reserve on August 21st.  Krisie Hughes will be on the other bench, who is coach Diamond’s mother.  It’s a good ole family rivalry to open the year.

Coach Diamond took the time to talk with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig to discuss the upcoming season.  They talk about what the roster looks like,  who will step up as a leader for the Bulldogs this year, and so much more. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Aleah Diamond only on YSN.

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BULLDOGS BREAK OFF THE CHAINS IN SEASON OPENER

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By Jerrod Niederhiser 

POLAND OH- Salem was looking to start off the new season in a good way, but after a promising first drive of the season, it was all Poland, en route to a 38-6 victory in week one. The Quakers entered the 2023 campaign with a lot of new faces in key spots, after the graduation of record-setting signal caller Jackson Johnson, as well as weapons and key contributors on both sides of the ball, and the newcomers experienced some to be expected growing pains at the hands of the Bulldogs.

After a scoreless 11 minutes and 59 seconds in the 1st quarter, Dom Pagano got the Bulldogs on the board and got into the endzone from one yard out to make it 7-0 (XP by Stefancin was good) Poland. Pagano would add another TD run, this time of 11 yards, in the 2nd to make it 14-0. After a 24 yd FG by Stefancin, Danny Nittoli would punch in a 4 yard run to end the half at 24-0 in favor of Poland.
Any hopes of Salem getting back into the game were quickly dashed on the opening kickoff of the 2nd half when Cole Fulton returned the kick 88 yards to the house to give Poland a 31-0, and initiate the running clock. He (Fulton) would add another TD run to finish off the scoring for Poland on the night, making it 38-0 after three.
Salem’s lone score would come at the 8:32 mark of the 4th, with Cletis Monroy punching it in from 1 yard out (XP blocked) making it a 38-6 game, which is where it would end up.
On the night, Poland’s rushing attack was led by Cole Fulton (9-106), Pagano (6-27) and Nittoli (8-30). For Salem, Monroy had 29 yards on the ground and another 48 through the air (1 INT), while Marcus Phillps had 14 carries for 50 yards.
Salem returns to action next week at home vs. Beaver Local, while Poland travels to Howland.

SPECIAL DELIVERY; BARTELS PROPELS RANGE TO REGIONALS

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CANFIELD, OH- South Range took their game in dramatic walk-off fashion, thanks to a walk-off single at the end of the game to topple Poland’s incredible effort at a District crown. The game was tied at five with the  Raiders batting in the bottom of the seventh when Gretchen Bartels singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

South Range earned the victory despite allowing Poland to score three runs in the first inning. The Bulldogs’ big inning was driven by home runs by Mary Brant and Katie McDonald.

Poland’s back-to-back jacks from Brant and McDonald held strong until the dynamic duo of Juli Stachowicz and Anna Aey delivered home runs in the fourth inning to tie the game at 3-3.

Juli Stachowicz was the winning pitcher for South Range Varsity Raiders. The lefthander allowed six hits and five runs over seven innings, striking out nine and walking one.  J-Stach also registered her 300th career strikeout during the contest.

Katie McDonald took the tough luck loss for Poland. The pitcher went six and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs on 11 hits, striking out nine and walking one.

South Range tallied 11 hits in the game. Madison Dado, Stachowicz, and Keira Brogan all had multiple hits for South Range Varsity Raiders. Dado led South Range Varsity Raiders with three hits in four at-bats.

Brant went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Poland in hits.

South Range will now battle Triway on Wednesday in Canton in the Regional Semi-Final at 5pm.

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BRANT BRINGS HERSELF HOME TWICE AS POLAND POWERS THEIR WAY TO TITLE GAME

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CANFIELD OH – The Poland Seminary Lady Bulldogs improved to 16-8 on the season with a win over the Brookfield Lady Warriors by a score of 10-3.

The Lady Bulldogs jumped off to a strong start plating 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st, adding on 2 runs in the bottom of the third and 4 more in the bottom of the 6th.  Poland’s offense was led by Mary Brant who blasted 2 home runs for 5 RBI’s and Meridith Trevis adding  a two run homer in the bottom of the third.
Freshman third baseman Elliana Thompson had 3 hits, all doubles, as well as Freshman catcher Leanna Boccieri who had 3 hits, all singles.  Junior 1st Baseman Leanne Williams added 3 hits including a double.  The Lady Bulldogs collectively had 16 hits off of senior Brookfield hurler Miranda Nicholson.
Katie McDonald picked up her 16th win in the circle for the Lady Bulldogs.
For Brookfield, Katie Logan blasted a solo homerun in the 3rd inning while Cadence Huffman and Abby DeJoy each added 2 hits apiece.  Sophia Hook also added a triple.

Poland Seminary resumes tournament play in the District Final against South Range on Thursday at 5pm.

*Contributed By John Boccieri

BRANT ALWAYS BRINGS IT

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POLAND OH- Poland has something special in the water. They have consistently brought fantastic athletes through their sports program. The latest player to show off their talents in every sports season is current junior Mary Brant. Whether it is being a captain on the soccer pitch, one of the leading scorers on the basketball, or now as one of the big sources of power in the softball lineup.  Mary seems to shine at everything she does. From the outsider who watches her play, it may seem effortless.  But behind the scenes Brant puts in more work than anyone to get herself where her team needs her to be.  Her work ethic is what makes her the player she is. She doesn’t rest on her talents.

When it comes to softball, Mary put a lot of work into her swing in the off-season. She was able to notice some holes in her swings, and then make the proper moves to correct them. That has elevated her game from a good hitter, to one of the most dangerous hitters in the area.  Her glove doesn’t slouch on the field either.  As the shortstop, Mary commands the middle of the infield making every play look easy.

Brant is currently hitting .549 at the plate for Poland.  Her power has been huge for the Bulldogs lineup.  With 11 doubles, 6 HR and 27 RBI she is one of the most productive hitters in the conference.  In fact, 17 of her 39 total hits have been of the extra base variety.  In 71 at bats Brant has only struck out 7 times this season.  As a fielder, Mary has only made 2 errors all season.  That gives her a fielding percentage of .974.

Brant was kind enough to talk with YSN’s Anthony Hartwig about her season. She also talks about the work she put in heading into this year, how she has handled being more of a leader as an upperclassman, and so much more. Check out the latest Poland Softball Player Profile only on YSN.

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POLAND KEEPS THEIR MOMENTUM GOING

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POLAND OH – The Poland Seminary Lady Bulldogs improved to 14-8 on the season with a 10-0 shutout of Northeast 8 rival Girard Lady Indians.  Senior Katie McDonald picked-up her 14th win of the season in the circle, scattering 2 hits over 5 innings, gathering 6 strikeouts and doubling at the plate.

The Lady Bulldog offense was fueled by senior Meridith Trevis who had 4 hits including a double, along with junior first baseman Leanne Williams who also stayed perfect at the plate with 4 hits and a double.  Freshmen Elianna Thompson and Leanna Boccieri each collected 2 hits apiece with Thompson also adding 2 RBI’s.
Girard’s Emily Rosace took the loss in the circle and scattered 12 hits and eight runs.  Kyra Bell and Ali Durkin each singled for the Lady Indians only two hits.
The two rivals resume play at 2pm in Girard this Saturday to round out conference play for 2023.
*Contributed By John Boccieri

BULLDOGS JUMP AHEAD IN THEIR FIRST MATCHUP WITH GIRARD

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GIRARD OH- Poland put up six runs in the first on its way to a 9-2 victory over Girard on Thursday. Poland’s big inning was driven by singles by Carmine Tukalo, Chris Denney, and Aiden Thompson, walks by Ryan Dilullo and Dominic Elia, and a fielder’s choice by Jacob Hayes.

The Bulldogs got things moving in the first inning. Tukalo singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Matt Paparodis got the win for Poland. The righthander surrendered zero runs on four hits over five innings, striking out seven and walking one. Mike Gushura threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Nate Freeland took the loss for Girard. The hurler lasted four innings, allowing seven hits and seven runs while striking out two.

Denney led Poland with three hits in four at bats. Poland didn’t commit a single error in the field. Denney had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

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POLAND MAKES RETURN TO DISTRICTS

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POLAND OH – The Poland Seminary girls softball team improved to 13-8 on the season with a sectional semi-final victory over Canton South by a score of 13-3.  Senior Cleveland State University commit Katie McDonald picked up her 13th victory in the circle striking out 11 Wildcat batters and scattering 6 hits.

Canton South jumped on the board in the first inning scoring a run after Hannah Valentine doubled and then scored off of Evelyn Lynn’s single.  Poland got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the 2nd after Meridith Trevis doubled to left and scored after Kylee Hudran singled to right field.  The two contenders exchanged two runs each in the 3rd inning to tie the score at 3 apiece with Poland shortstop Mary Brant homering to right field after the previous batter reached on an error.
A big inning for the Lady Bulldogs occurred in the bottom of the 4th after Elianna Thompson singled, stole second and then scored off of Leanna Boccieri’s double.  Boccieri scored when Brant doubled to left.  Brant scored after Leanne Williams drove her in with a single to centerfield making the score 6-3.  From there the Lady Bulldogs didn’t look back, pounding 17 hits in the game and scored 2 in the fifth and 5 in the sixth frame to 10 run the Wildcats.
Mary Brant led the Bulldogs staying perfect at the plate with 5 hits, 3 doubles and a homerun for 8 rbi’s.  Elianna Thompson and Leanne Williams collected 3 hits each while Trevis finished with 2 hits including a double.
Evelyn Lynn had 3 hits and Hannah Valentine had 2 hits including a double for the Wildcats.  Valentine took the loss on the mound going 4 complete innings and scattering 10 hits.
Poland resumes play against Northeast 8 rival Girard on Friday, at 5pm at Poland Seminary High School and matches up for the sectional final against Brookfield next Tuesday, at 3:30pm at South Range High School.
*Contributed By John Boccieri

BRANT KEEPS SUPPLYING POWER

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By Michael Wolfgang 

POLAND, OHIO – Poland softball got the best of Lakeview tonight, knocking off the Bulldogs 4-2 in a matchup of teams right next to each other in the NE8 standings.

Poland was the first to the scoreboard in the first inning when Katie McDonald grounded out to score one run. The flaming hot bat of Mary Brant steered the offensive ship for Poland. Brant sent a long ball over the wall in each of the third and fourth innings, also finishing the ballgame with three RBI’s.

The hits were all spread around throughout the Poland lineup totaling nine hits in the game. Elliana Thompson, Brant, and Kylie Hudran all collected multiple hits for Poland.

Ella Chadwick took the ball first on the rubber for the Bulldogs. The righthander went three innings, allowing two runs on eight hits, striking out one and walking one.  Ava Bacon threw three innings of relief out of the bullpen.

Both teams meet up again on Wednesday in game two of the series in Lakeview at 5:00.

POLAND RESPONDS TO STAY A GAME AHEAD OF THE RAIDERS

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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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