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POLAND POSTS IMPRESSIVE WIN OVER INDIANS

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Poland scored more runs than Girard, and took the victory on Monday to the tune of 5-1

Poland fired up the offense in the first inning. An error scored two runs.

Anthony Perry earned the win for the Bulldogs. The righty surrendered one run on four hits over six innings, striking out eight. Vinnie Cercel threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Anthony Cortese took the loss for Girard. The bulldog surrendered four runs on six hits over six innings, striking out three.

Anthony Koulianos went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Poland in hits.

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POLAND SENDS BULLDOGS TO THE POUND

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POLAND OH-

Poland scored five runs in the fifth on its way to a 9-2 victory over Lakeview on Tuesday. The rally was led by home runs by Cameryn Lattanzio and Katie McDonald.

Poland opened up scoring in the first inning, when Jackie Grisdale singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Poland notched five runs in the fifth inning. They put the pressure on, lead by home runs by Lattanzio and McDonald.

McDonald earned the win for Poland. She allowed seven hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out five.

Ella Chadwick took the loss for Lakeview. The bulldog went five and two-thirds innings, allowing nine runs on nine hits and striking out three.

Poland  hit two home runs on the day. Lattanzio put one out in the fifth inning. McDonald also went yard in the fifth inning.

Poland racked up 11 hits. Grisdale, Abby Farber, and Lattanzio all managed multiple hits for Poland. Grisdale went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.

Lakeview collected seven hits. Kylie Imes and Sammy Aey each had multiple hits. Imes led with three hits in four at bats.

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BULLDOGS DOUBLE UP LAKEVIEW

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Lakeview scored four runs in the first inning, but Poland still won 14-7 on Tuesday. The offensive onslaught by Lakeview was led by Cal Rinck and Andrew McRoberts, all driving in runs in the frame.

The base paths were crowded in this high-scoring game. Poland collected 12 hits and Lakeview had ten.

Lakeview got things started in the first inning. Rinck drove in two when he singled.

After Lakeview scored one run in the top of the fifth, Poland answered with one of their own. Lakeview scored when Rinck singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Poland then answered when Anthony Perry singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.

Poland pulled away for good with seven runs in the third inning. In the third Anthony Patellis singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Bryce Barringer singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run, and Anthony Koulianos grounded out, scoring one run.

Ryan Dilullo got the win for Poland. The pitcher lasted four innings, allowing eight hits and six runs while striking out two and walking one. Dominic Elia threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen. Elia recorded the last nine outs to earn the save.

Jake Wilms took the loss for Lakeview. The bulldog lasted three innings, allowing five hits and three runs while striking out one and walking one.

Stephen Pavlansky started the game for Lakeview. The pitcher lasted two innings, allowing two hits and four runs

Poland scattered 12 hits in the game. Barringer, Mason Planey, and Patellis all managed multiple hits. Barringer led with three hits in four at bats.

Lakeview totaled ten hits in the game. Nick Demonica, Rinck, and Alex Stowe all had multiple hits for Lakeview.

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HOT CORNER: WITH SPECIAL GUEST LEXI ZAPPITELLI

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Welcome back to the Hot Corner! We had to deal with some chilly weather this week, but the softball was hot. Things are starting to really take form as teams dive into their conference schedules. Some teams made some big strides towards a conference championship this week.

High School Recap:

We opened up the week with the highly anticipated South Range vs Poland matchup. Both teams came in to this series undefeated and knew that these games would give the winners a huge leg up. It was Poland that came away with the season sweep. They used power in both games to lift past the Raiders. The Bulldogs hit 4 home runs in 2 games. The most impressive thing about their wins though, was that they did it by getting production from the bottom half of their lineup. The Bulldogs looked much deeper in their lineup than in weeks past, and that makes them a very dangerous team. With Hubbard splitting their series with Girard, Poland is now sitting all alone atop the NE8. Hubbard and South Range meet this week and that series is a must win for both if they want to try and keep pace with Poland.

Ursuline continues to impress. They are still undefeated, and I had a chance to see them live again against Champion. The Irish lineup is lethal. It is quite honestly as close to a college lineup as I’ve seen in high school. 1-9 everyone can hit and put together quality at bats. The Irish have hit 18 HRs as a team in 12 games played. The power is spread out too, seven different hitters have hit a long ball this year. To add to the offensive productivity, Emily Holland and Paige Ogden have looked solid in the circle. They aren’t just winning slugfests, they’re run ruling teams by blasting on offense, and shutting people down on defense. Holland has a sub 1 ERA of 0.80 and Ogden has an ERA of 1.59.

One of the biggest wins of the seasons so far was LaBrae’s 6-0 win over McDonald on Friday night. Desi Allen was the pitcher that shined in this matchup, and the Vikings offense figured out the puzzle that is Bri Callow in the circle. Like most teams with a dominant ace, in times when she struggles the offense tends to tighten up. Unfortunately McDonald fell in to that trap and Allen took complete advantage of it, and shut them down. Allen threw all 7 innings, only giving up 4 hits and struck out 7. Allen might be one of those pitchers that sits under the radar and shocks some people come tournament time.

I broadcasted two extra inning games this week, and both were very exciting games that were cleanly played. Mooney walked off Mineral Ridge in 9 innings with a walk off infield single by Alaina Francis. This particular game was so fun to watch. Both defenses were locked in. Even the walk off hit was a great defensive play by Rams third baseman Maddy Ylonen who just couldn’t make the throw across the diamond in time. Haleigh Taylor for Ridge and Alaina Scavina for Mooney both pitched extremely well. Taylor got out of a couple of big jams proving that she could throw in high pressure situations. This will come up huge in tournaments for the Rams. Despite the loss I think Mineral Ridge can use this game as momentum as the season goes on.

i also broadcasted the extra inning game in Boardman as Champion beat Boardman 4-3 in 9 innings. Cassidy Shaffer led the Flashes to the big bounce back win. They lost to Ursuline 13-6 the night before. This game included a big seventh inning rally by Boardman. Madison Lester came to the plate with 2 on and 2 outs trailing 3-1 and hit a clutch 2 RBI double to send the game into extras. Cassidy Shaffer hit in the winning run for Champion, and got the win inside the circle. Champion’s record may be a little surprising based on their past resume, but don’t forget that they are scheduling way up. If Shaffer stays down in the zone and pitches to contact, Champion will go far. Their infield is way above average and perfectly suited to field the many ground balls that Shaffer tends to induce.

YSN Alums: 

YSU has 3 former YSN players on their roster and the Penguins had a huge sweep of second place Oakland to further strengthen their stance in first place in the Horizon League. Sophie Howell from Champion pitched 6 innings on Saturday and only gave up 1 run on 5 hits. She struck out 6. She continues to make the most out of opportunities given. The Penguins staff is very deep this year, but these innings that Howell is getting now will pay dividends in the years to come when the Penguins rely on her more. Former Mooney Cardinal Conchetta Rinaldi got in the RBI party over the weekend for the Penguins. Since YSU is without a pitching coach, Rinaldi pretty much calls the whole game herself. This is so rare in the sport these days. Rinaldi does a fantastic job understanding the pitching staff, and studying up on opposing hitters. In my opinion Rinaldi  has a hand in every single impressive pitching stat the Penguins gather this season. Former South Range Raider Caragyn Yanek picked up her 7th win of her senior season as Findlay split a double header with Tiffin. Yanek now has an ERA of 2.40 with a great strike out to walk ratio of 64 K and 13 BB. Allison Smith from Champion continues to get consistent starts for Ohio State. She pitched well on Sunday in the Buckeyes season finale against Indiana. The Buckeyes lost 3-0, but Smith did an excellent job keeping the Buckeyes in the game. Smith’s ERA is still an impressive 3.18. She leads the team in strike outs with 87 K in 88.0 IP.

Special Guest: Lexi Zappitelli 

(Courtesy YSU Athletics)

Lexi spent four years as a YSU Penguin from 2016-2019. Before YSU Zappitelli was an First team All-State senior at Conneaut High School. She finished her senior season with a .574 batting average. She also pitched well in high school and finished her senior season with a 20-4 record and an ERA of 1.25. Lexi became a staple in the Penguins lineup during her junior season. Zappitelli started 41 games in 2018 and hit .413 with 30 R and 22 RBI.  Now that her playing career is over, Lexi has taken a job on staff at Conneaut. Going through a division 1 career, and coming back to her old high school Zappitelli is sure to bring a lot to the staff at Conneaut. And who knows? Some YSN teams might just run into Zappitelli down the road in the tournaments.

 

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BULLDOGS ESCAPE LAKEVIEW WITH WIN

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Lakeview lost the lead late in an 11-8 defeat to Poland on Monday. The game was tied at eight with Poland in the top of the seventh when Gia Schiavone singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Despite the loss, the Bulldogs did collect nine hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately for them, Poland  had 12 hits on the way to victory.

Lakeview got things moving in the first inning, when Kylie Imes singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

The Bulldogs put up four runs in the second inning. The offensive firepower was led by Sammy Aey and Maggie Pavlansky, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Katie McDonald took the win for Poland Seminary. The pitcher surrendered eight runs on nine hits over seven innings, striking out six.

Raegan Schick took the loss for Lakeview. Schick allowed 12 hits and 11 runs over seven innings, striking out three.

The Bulldogs launched one home run on the day. Pavlansky put one out in the fifth inning.

Lakeview saw the ball well today, racking up nine hits in the game. Mariah Tackett, Pavlansky, and Abbie Campana all had multiple hits. Campana, Pavlansky, and Tackett each collected two hits to lead.

Poland racked up 12 hits on the day. Abby Farber, Camryn Lattanzio, and Jackie Grisdale all managed multiple hits.

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BULLDOGS SPLIT SATURDAY DOUBLE HEADER

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GAME 1 vs University:

Four hits from Mary Brant helped lead the way for Poland over University 23-2 on Saturday. Brant singled in the third, tripled in the third, singled in the fourth, and homered in the fifth.

Poland got on the board in the first inning. Abby Farber grounded out, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the first inning, University tied things up at one.

The Bulldogs pulled away for good with three runs in the second inning. In the second Connie Cougras singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Jackie Grisdale singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run, and Cameryn Lattanzio hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored.

Poland put up ten runs in the third inning. Leanne Williams, Grisdale, Lattanzio, Farber, Brant, and Katie McDonald each had RBIs in the frame.

McDonald got the win for the Bulldogs. The righthander went three innings, allowing two runs on four hits, striking out six and walking zero. Lattanzio threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Lattanzio recorded the last six outs to earn the save.

Poland launched one home run on the day. Brant had a four bagger in the fifth inning.

Poland had 24 hits in the game. Brant, Cougras, McDonald, Lattanzio, Emily Denney, Grisdale, Williams, and Farber each racked up multiple hits. McDonald, Cougras, and Brant each managed four hits to lead.

GAME 2 vs Steubenville:

Poland dropped the second game of the day to Steubenville 9-5 on Saturday.

Steubenville opened up an early lead in the first inning when an error scored one run.

Poland knotted the game up at two in the top of the second inning. Mary Brant hit a solo homer.

After Poland scored one run in the top of the sixth, Steubenville answered with one of their own. The Bulldogs scored when Abby Farber hit a solo homer. Steubenville then answered when Mary Marshall singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Steubenville took the lead for good with five runs in the third inning. In the third Marshall singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs, Lakyn Blackburn singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run.

Jules King was the winning pitcher for Steubenville. King went seven innings, allowing five runs on seven hits and striking out 13.

Katie McDonald took the loss for Poland. The righty allowed 11 hits and nine runs over six innings, striking out two and walking zero.

The Bulldogs hit two home runs on the day. Farber had a long ball in the sixth inning. Brant had a four bagger in the second inning.

Poland saw the ball well today, racking up seven hits in the game. Jackie Grisdale and Emily Denney all managed multiple hits. Denney and Grisdale each managed two hits to lead.

Steubenville tallied 11 hits in the game. King, Amaria Swearengen, and Marshall all had multiple hits. King went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead in hits.

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BULLDOGS KEEP THE BATS HOT AND SWEEP RANGE

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Poland defeated South Range 7-5 thanks to a strong start. Poland  scored on a home run by Jackie Grisdale in the first inning, an error, a single by Meredith Trevis, and a home run by Abby Farber in the second inning.

Poland earned the victory despite allowing South Range to score four runs in the first inning. South Range offense in the inning was led by Samantha Susany and Jillian Strecanksy, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Katie McDonald was in the pitcher’s circle for the Bulldogs. The righthander allowed seven hits and five runs over seven innings, striking out three and walking zero.

Reagan Irons started the game for South Range. The pitcher went three innings, allowing six runs on six hits and striking out two. Bree Kohler threw three innings out of the bullpen.

Poland smacked two home runs on the day. Grisdale went for the long ball in the first inning. Farber had a dinger in the second inning.

The Bulldogs tallied nine hits. Grisdale and Emily Denney each managed multiple hits. Denney and Grisdale each had two hits to lead.

South Range collected seven hits on the day. Juli Stachowicz and Kohler each racked up multiple hits.

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Interview With Baird Brothers Player Of The Game Abby Farber:

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RAIDERS TAKE OUT THE BROOMS ON POLAND

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POLAND, OH – South Range and Poland squared off in the second half of the back-to-back games on Wednesday night. The Raiders looked to get a season sweep, while the Bulldogs wanted revenge from the loss on Tuesday night. Billy Skripac started and finished the game on the rubber for South Range and Ryan Dilullo started on the rubber for Poland and Dino Angelilli finished the game. The Raiders started off with a 3 run lead and mid way through the game the Bulldogs were able to cut the lead to 1. But that didn’t stop South Range, led by good pitching from Skripac and a huge late RBI single from Mike Perry, the Raiders were able to come away with a 5-3 victory over Poland. 

 

For the Raiders, Billy Skripac: 8 K’s, 7 IP, 8 hits against. Aidan English: 2 for 3, 2 doubles, 1 BB. Mike Perry: 1 for 3, 1 single with 1 RBI.

 

For the Bulldogs, Ryan Dilullo: 5 K’s, 6.1 IP, 3 hits against. Bryce Barringer: 3 for 4, 3 singles, 1 run.

 

The Raiders will be back in action tomorrow, the 15th as they host Salem. The Bulldogs will travel to Howland to take on the Tigers on  Friday, the 16th. Don’t miss it on YSN!

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RAIDERS SAIL PAST POLAND

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CANFIELD, OH – The South Range boys were looking to stay hot as they hosted Poland on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs came into tonight’s game trying to get a good start in the NE8 and take down South Range. The Raiders were able to get an early lead with 2 runs and played great defensively throughout the game. Brandon Mikos lit up the mound, leading the Raiders defensively while Trey Pancake stayed hot at the plate for the Raiders. In the 4th inning the raiders were able to add 7 insurance runs and never looked back. South Range ended the game early with a dominant 10-0 win as Mikos got the win and earned a complete game to go along with the win. 

 

For the Raiders, Brandon Mikos: 12 K’s, 6 IP, 4 hits against, 1 for 3 at the plate. Trey Pancake: 4 for 4, 2 singles, 1 double, 1 triple, 2 RBI’s. Mike Perry: 2 for 3, 2 singles with 2 RBI’s.

 

For the Bulldogs: Mason Planey: 3.2 IP, 7 runs on 9 hits. Evan Hegarty: 2 for 2.

 

Both teams will be back in action tomorrow, the 14th as they move to Poland and the Bulldogs host the Raiders. Don’t miss it on YSN!

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GRISDALE POWERS POLAND TO GAME 1 WIN OVER RAIDERS

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CANFIELD OH- It doesn’t matter the sport, the female athletes between South Range and Poland have formed a huge rivalry inside the NE8, and Monday’s game on the softball diamond did not disappoint. In a back and forth game, Poland got the last laugh beating South Range on the road 8-7 to take a lead on the Raiders in the NE8.

Poland started in a hurry as Emily Denny worked a leadoff walk, and then Jackie Grisdale launched her first HR of the season to dead center to give the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead.

The Raiders got on the board in the third when Bree Kohler hit a sacrifice fly to cut the lead in half, and then Juli Stachowicz hammered a 2 RBI double to give the Raiders a 3-2 lead.

The lead didn’t last long, as the Bulldogs drew back to back walks to lead off the 4th, and Leanne Williams hit an RBI single to tie the game. Grisdale then struck again for a 2 RBI double to give Poland back the 5-3 lead.

South Range came right back in the bottom of the frame when Reagan Irons hit a 2 out 2 RBI single to tie the game up at 5. Just like innings before though, Poland came right back and scored on a Gia Schiavonne single, and then again on a Grisdale RBI groundout. In the top of the seventh while leading 7-5, Abby Farber hit a solo shot to push the Bulldogs lead to 8-5.

That run would prove paramount as the Raiders set up a rally in the bottom of the 7th. Irons led off the inning with a double, and then after being sacrificed over Kohler knocked her in with a RBI triple to right. Kohler then scored on a passes ball to make it 8-7. Poland was able to get the final out though to preserve the 8-7 win.

Grisdale led the offense with 5 RBI on the night, she had 4 on the season coming in to the day. Abby Farber went 2-4 with what ended up being the game winning run with her solo shot.  Schiavonne got on base every time she went to the plate going 3-3 with a walk, a run scored, and a RBI.

Katie McDonald battled the whole game, but got the win in the circle. Her final line was 7.0 IP 9 H 5 ER 7 K 2 BB.

The Raiders offense was led by Irons who went 3-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Kohler went 2-3 with 2 RBI. Stachowicz also collected 2 RBI on the day going 2-4.

Kohler took the loss in the circle for the Raiders. Her final line was 7.0 IP 9 H 8 ER 5 BB 7 K.

The Raiders and Bulldogs are slated to matchup against tomorrow night at Poland.