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CLIPPERS ENJOYING THEIR TIME BACK HOME

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COLUMBIANA OH-  Columbiana picked up its 13th win of the season in walkoff fashion Thursday afternoon over East Liverpool at Firestone Park Thursday afternoon.  The Clippers scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th to earn the 3-2 victory.

The Clippers scored first taking a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first.  Potter pitcher Mason Ludwig buckled down afterwards not allowing another run in his six innings of work striking out eight.  His counterpart Zachary Pleska was also up to the challenge as he pitched five frames striking out 10.  Pleska gave up two unearned runs in the fifth inning.  In the fifth after a walk, sacrifice bunt and single, the Potters set up shop with runners on the corners and one out.  While stealing second, two Clipper errors allowed East Liverpool to score two runs on one play and take the 2-1 lead.

Leaving a runner on third in the sixth the Clippers came to the plate in the top of the seventh with the top of the order.  Bayden Pipoly (2-2, 2 runs, 2 HBP) reached via a hit by pitch and stole second base.  Ian Less would draw a walk giving the Clippers runners on first and second with no one out.  After a pop out, Seth Spooner lined a two strike single to right scoring Pipoly and knotting the game up at 2.  Riley McElwain followed with a four pitch walk and Alex Eusebio played the role of hero hitting a hard ground ball with the bases loaded that the Potter shortstop could not handle cleanly scoring Less with the winning run!

Spooner picked up the win on the mound pitching two scoreless innings in relief of Pleska.  The win is Columbiana’s third straight.

Next up the Clippers will welcome Salem to Firestone Park on Friday weather permitting.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

*Contributed By Ryan Wolf

BEAVERS DOUBLE UP THEIR RIVALS

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East Liverpool lost the lead late in a 14-7 defeat to Beaver Local  on Thursday. The game was tied at six with the Beavers batting in the top of the fifth when Micah Jones doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.

Evan Tice collected four hits in defeat. Tice singled in the third, doubled in the fourth, singled in the sixth, and singled in the seventh.

Beaver Local opened up scoring in the second inning, when Michael McKenzie drew a walk, scoring one run.

After Beaver Local scored one run in the top of the sixth, East Liverpool answered with one of their own. Beaver Local  scored when Logan Blissenbach grounded out, scoring one run. The Potters then answered when Trent Davis hit a solo homer.

East Liverpool put up four runs in the fourth inning. Their big bats in the inning were led by an error on a ball put in play by Devin Toothman and a double by Tice.

Kristian Lantz got the win for Beaver Local. The pitcher lasted three and a third innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out four and walking zero.

Mason Ludwig took the loss for the Potters. Ludwig lasted four innings, allowing five hits and four runs while striking out seven.

Avery Wiegand started the game for the Beavers. The southpaw went three and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs on six hits and striking out two

East Liverpool socked one home run on the day. Davis had a long ball in the sixth inning.

East Liverpool totaled 11 hits. Tice, Davis, and Toothman all managed multiple hits. Tice went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead in hits.

Beaver Local racked up ten hits on the day. Jones and Dalton Curran all had multiple hits. Jones led with three hits in five at bats.

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TICE AND SMOOTH

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- Some guys just have that natural gift for the sport of baseball. And when that gift meets with a unstoppable work ethic, nothing but good things will happen. That is why Evan Tice is such a quick moving phenomenon in East Liverpool. Talk about a player who sees what he wants, sees what he has to do to get it, and then goes and does it. We tend to forget how rare that is in todays youth athletics. So many young athletes across the country have the path smoothed out for them. Tice smooths out his own path.

Tice took that work ethic into this winter and made dramatic improvements to his game between freshman and sophomore season. His arm has gotten stronger, and he has become a real threat to throw runners out behind the dish. A catcher’s arm their biggest asset, and they use it more than anyone on the field. Evan’s arm has quickly become a real weapon. It’s what makes him one of the best young players in the YSN family.

Evan was able to spend some time with the guys on YSN’s Running Point this week. From East Liverpool he talked to Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about his work ethic, his love for the game of baseball, and so much more. Don’t miss this one Potter Nation! The latest East Liverpool Baseball player profile exclusively on YSN.

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POTTERS CANT SHAPE THE WIN

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- East Liverpool had a tough day trying to get things going on Tuesday. They would fall at home to St Clairesville 12-5. The two teams scored ten runs combined in the first inning, with the Potters trailing 6-4.  St Clairesville would double that the rest of the game, while the Potters offense stalled.

A bright spot for East Liverpool however was Rylie Davis who doubled twice and collected 2 RBI.

Cate Davis took the loss for East Liverpool in the circle. She struck out one and walked 3.

The Pottersveill remain home on Wednesday as they host Minerva. First pitch is set for 5:00.

POTTERS BRING THE RAIN

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Evan Tice was clutch at the plate with ducks on the pond on Monday, driving in four on three hits to lead East Liverpool past Weir 11-5 on Monday. Tice drove in runs on a single in the second and a double in the seventh.

East Liverpool earned the victory despite allowing Weir to score three runs in the sixth inning. Their batters contributing to the big inning included Trenton Taflan, Jack Scopel, and Grant Wilharm, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

East Liverpool got things started in the first inning. They scored one run when Mason Ludwig doubled.

The Potters put up five runs in the seventh inning. The rally was led by singles by Paxton Grimes and Ludwig and doubles by Tice and Devin Toothman.

Toothman got the win for East Liverpool. The righthander lasted five and two-thirds innings, allowing nine hits and five runs while striking out four. Ludwig and Grimes entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Taflan took the loss for Weir. The hurler allowed four hits and four runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

The Potters totaled 16 hits in the game. Toothman, Ludwig, and Tice each racked up multiple hits for East Liverpool Varsity Potters. Ludwig and Toothman each collected four hits to lead.

Weir racked up 11 hits in the game. Taflan, Scopel, and Luke Gillette all managed multiple hits. Taflan led  with three hits in four at bats. The Riders didn’t commit a single error in the field. Scopel had the most chances in the field with nine.

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CLIPPERS CAP OFF PERFECT WEEK

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COLUMBIANA OH-

Columbiana (9-0) went a perfect 5 of 5 for the week with an 11-5 victory over the Potters of East Liverpool.  Alex Eusebio picked up his second win of the season after he went 4.2 innings and striking out three.  Eusebio left with a six run lead and Riley McElwain was able to close the door striking out five in 2.1 innings of no hit ball.

The Clippers jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead but the Potters responded with three in the bottom of the first to give East Liverpool the one run lead.  It was the first time all season the Clippers have trailed.  The lead, however, was short lived as Columbiana scored six in the top of the second to take a commanding five run lead.  The inning was sparked by Bayden Pipoly.  Brady Kridler walked with one out and was sacrificed to second by Trevor Dearing.  Pipoly came up and lined a single to center driving home Kridler and tying the game.  Some heads up baserunning would eventually bring Pipoly home with the go ahead run on a wild pitch.  Columbiana would tack on four more all with two outs giving them an 8-3 lead.

For the day, a number of Clippers had impacts.  Defensively, Pipoly helped stop a rally with a diving catch in center that resulted in a double play  Colin Keleman was strong behind the plate throwing a runner out at third to end a rally and being a wall behind the plate.  Offensively, McElwain had two hits and two RBI and Devin Daugherty doubled and tripled while driving in two runs.  Zachary Pleska hit three run homerun in the top of the fifth that put the game out of reach for the winners.  Alex Eusebio doubled, while Seth Spooner reached based five times with four walks and a single.

The Clippers will welcome Wellsville to Firestone Park on Monday to continue EOAC play.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

BEAVERS SCORE FIRST VICTORY

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Beaver Local softball,in search of their first victory of the season, wanted nothing more than to get that elusive win against arch rival East Liverpool. The Beavers were all business as they pounded out 12 hits en route to a 9-2 road win on Wednesday.

The Red and White wasted little time as Olivia Keller would double and Lauren Piscitelli would follow that with a 2-run homerun giving the Beavers an early 2-0 lead.  Clinging to a 2-1 lead in the 3rd the Beavers would separate themselves from their opponent. Oliva Keller and Halle Jordan would each add an RBI double, while Lora Reeder contributed an RBI single increasing the lead to 5-1.

That lead was all that Beaver Local Keller (7IP,14K,1H) would need in the circle going the distance allowing zero earned runs on one hit.  Halle Jordan dazzled at the plate going 4-4 with 4 RBI in the Beavers victory.

Delani Ice contributed the lone hit for the Potters.    Beaver Local (1-6) will take that momentum with them as they visit Union Local on Thursday.

*Contributed by YSN’s Chris Sigler

EAST LIVERPOOL BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BRIAN MAY

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH-  In The Buckeye 8 North Conference, amongst all the “Mikes” one “Brian” stands out amongst the rest. That is, of course, Head Coach Brian May of The East Liverpool Potters. Which look primed to compete in their gauntlet of a conference.  The same conference that features tough competition such as Indian Creek, Edison and longtime rival Beaver Local.  Coach May and The Potters are on a mission to face some of the best pitching they can find before the start of the tournament. The conference provides such; however, they cross state lines a few times, squaring off with some of West Virginia’s best this season!

Ty and Anthony from Running Point talk with Coach May, as he gets to highlight The 2022 Potters! Weather providing, East Liverpool will travel to Edison to open up the season on Monday, March 28th.

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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POTTERS REMAIN DOMINANT OVER BEAVER LOCAL

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH – It was a big rivalry night in East Liverpool as the Potters hosted Beaver Local in the OVAC semifinal matchup Tuesday night. The Potters, who are on a 5-game winning streak and looking for their first championship since 1999  started off hot and never looked back. East Liverpool would go on to out score the Beavers 41-24 in the second half to propel them to a dominant 75-45 victory over Beaver Local. 

 

For East Liverpool, Zavea Green led the way with 20 points. Cole Dailey added 18, Devin Toothman contributed 14 and Trey Armstrong finished with 10 on the night. 

 

For Beaver Local, Ethan Agnew led the Beavers with 12 points. Ethan Stephenson contributed 10 and Austin Cline added 8 on the night. 

 

East Liverpool will be back in action Wednesday, as they will host Wheeling Linsy. Beaver Local will be back in action on Thursday as they are set to host Oak Glen of W. Virginia. Don’t miss it on YSN!

 

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

POTTERS HONOR FORMER COACH WITH BIG WIN

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH- Ir was a special night in East Liverpool as the Lady Potters honored the late J.R Walker. Coach Walker had coached both teams, and he passed away in October. The Potters could think of no better way to celebrate his impact on the program than getting a big win over their rival Beaver Local 44-41.

Shayla Foster paced the Potters with 17 points on the night. Aliyah Parson was also in double figures for the Potters with 11 points. Aynesly Galeoti chipped in an important 7 points as well.

 

Beaver Local was led by Peyton Roberts who tallied 16 points. Halle Jordan was also in double figures and finished with 12 points.

East Liverpool gets back at it Monday as they bring in the new year by traveling to Indian Creek. Beaver Local will also look ahead to Indian Creek as they host the Redskins on Thursday.