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LISBON TAKES FIRST STEP IN POSTSEASON RUN, BOUNCE LIBERTY

LISBON, OH- The Lisbon Lady Blue Devils were defeated only once in the regular season.  Their 20-1 record is impressive, but as any coach will tell you when it comes to postseason play- “Everybody is 0-0.”

Except, now the Lady Devils are 1-0 after an opening win against Liberty on Wednesday.  McKenna Dailey came the ballpark and meant business on Wednesday, driving in four on two hits to lead Lisbon past Liberty 16-5 on Wednesday. Dailey drove in runs on a double in the first, a double in the second, and in the fourth.

Lisbon earned the victory despite allowing Liberty to score five runs in the fourth inning. Jones Benson, and Weinreber powered the big inning with RBIs.

In the first inning, Lisbon got their offense started when Dailey doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

Emma Thompson was the winning pitcher for the Lady Blue Devils. She allowed five hits and five runs over three and a third innings, striking out six. Mya Emmerling threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Fine took the loss for Liberty. She allowed 11 hits and 16 runs over four innings.

The Blue Devils totaled 12 hits in the game. Kenedy VrableJustyce VrableDailey, and Kaity Clark all had multiple hits for LisbonVrable led the team with three hits in three at-bats.

 

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LADY REBELS FALL IN POSTSEASON TUNE-UP

COLUMBIANA, OH- Crestview’s bats were silent tonight in a 10-0 loss to Newton Falls. Newton Falls jumped out to a 2-0 in the top of the first and never looked back.

Olivia Strank led the Rebels with 2 hits, Haley Eskra and Karsyn Moore each added a hit apiece.

For Newton Falls Olivia Koehrsen had 3 hits. McKenna Schultz took the loss while Tara Backherms earned the win.

Crestview dropped to 19-5 on the season and will host Southeast Ravenna tonight to open up sectional play at 5:00 pm.

 

*Contributed by Greg Eskra

CALDRONE PERFECT AT THE PLATE, PROPELS LADY IRISH PAST HOWLAND

YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Ursuline beat Howland 12-2 to win the Youngstown State Division 2 Sectional Championship. Emily Holland won her 12th game of the season as she gave up 3 hits, struck out 5 in 4 2/3 innings and hit an RBI double.  Gia Caldrone had 4 hits which included 2 doubles and 4 RBI while Destiny Goodnight also had 4 hits which included 4 runs, 3 stolen bases and 2 RBI.  Alyssa Sheely added a single, triple and 3 runs scored while Julia Nutter hit a single and double and 3 RBI.  Emma Ericson also had two hits for the Lady Irish (22-2). For the Lady Tigers, Bailey Beasom had 3 hits and Emily O’Connell had 2 hits.  Ursuline plays the winner of Salem/West Branch next Tuesday at YSU in the District Semis.

Howland – 0 0 0 0 0 2 – 2/6/1
Ursuline (22-2) – 4 2 0 3 0 3 – 12/14/2

UHS battery – Emily Holland (W 12-2) 4 2/3 inn 5K/1BB; Emma Ericson 1 1/3 1K/0BB;

2 or more hits : U –  Alyssa Sheely (2), Julia Nutter (2), Emma Ericson (2), Gia Caldrone (4), Destiny Goodnight (4); H – Bailey Beasom (3), Emily O’Connell (2);
Doubles : U – Nutter, Emily Holland, Caldrone (2); H – Darlington;
Triples : U – Sheely;
Home Runs : U – None;
2 or more RBI : U – Caldrone (4), Nutter (3), Goodnight (2);

Ursuline next game :
Tuesday 5/14 vs West Branch/Salem winner @ YSU 5:00pm – D2 District Semi

 

*Contributed by Mike Kernan

LADY RAIDERS FALL BEHIND EARLY, FALLS TO WEST BRANCH

BELOIT, OH- The South Range Lady Raiders fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 6-0 loss to West Branch on Tuesday. West Branch scored on a double by Mercer in the first inning, a triple by Ritto in the first inning, and a triple by Heath in the second inning.

Anderson got the start for West Branch. She surrendered zero runs on zero hits over seven innings, striking out seven and walking one.

Bree Kohler toed the rubber for the Lady Raiders. She lasted three innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out six and walking zero. Reagan Irons threw three innings in relief.

West Branch collected nine hits on the day. Heath and Ritto each had multiple hits for West Branch. Heath went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead West Branch in hits. West Branch didn’t commit a single error in the field. Blake had nine chances in the field, the most on the team.

 

 

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LADY EAGLES SOAR PAST CHANEY

HUBBARD, OH- Emily Filicky didn’t allow a single run against Chaney, throwing a one-hit, complete game shutout and leading Hubbard to a 25-0 victory on Tuesday

The Lady Eagles secured the victory thanks to 14 runs in the first inning. Hubbard batters contributing to the big inning included Jackie AdlerSydney BowserHannah KistHaley CroyleKailah Gregory, and Filicky, who each had RBIs in the inning.

One bright spot for Chaney was a single by Naenal in the third inning.

Filicky was credited with the victory for Hubbard. She went five innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out 13 and walking zero.

Aniyah took the loss for Chaney. She surrendered 25 runs on 19 hits over four innings, striking out one.

Hubbard tallied 19 hits. FilickyGregoryGiavanna HosackAlexis NajdusakMadi Barton, and Gillian Ryser each had multiple hits for the Lady Eagles. HosackGregory, and Filicky each collected three hits to lead Hubbard.  The Lady Eagles tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Najdusak led the way with two.

 

 

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WIRE TO WIRE- POLAND WALKS OFF LABRAE

POLAND, OH- Poland seized victory in dramatic walk-off fashion, thanks to a walk-off triple at the end of the game to topple LaBrae. The game was tied at two with the Lady Bulldogs batting in the bottom of the seventh when Ashley Wire tripled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring three runs.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Wire struck out three, while Gordan sat down six.

Wire was credited with the victory for Poland. She lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out three and walking one.

Gordan took the loss for LaBrae. She allowed nine hits and five runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out six.

Poland collected nine hits on the day. Abby Farber and Wire all managed multiple hits for the Lady Dogs. Farber led the team with three hits in three at-bats.

Sisler went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead LaBrae in hits. LaBrae was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error.

 

 

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KELM’S FOUR RBI SET THE PACE FOR LADY BULLDOGS

CORTLAND, OH- Cait Kelm came the ballpark and meant business on Monday, driving in four on three hits to lead Lakeview past Girard 11-6 on Monday. Kelm drove in runs on a single in the first, a double in the second, and a home run in the third.

An early lead helped propel the Lady Bulldogs to victory. Lakeview scored on a single by Beady Titus, a single by Kelm, and a single by Laura Garvin in the first inning.  Lakeview tallied five runs in the second inning.  The Bulldog batters contributing to the big inning included KelmOlivia Kelm, and Abbie Campana, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Kelm also pitched Lakeview to victory. She went five innings, allowing six runs on three hits and striking out 11.

Culver took the loss for Girard. She went four innings, allowing 11 runs on 14 hits.

Lakeview racked up 14 hits in the game. TitusKelmRaegan Schick, and Kelm each racked up multiple hits for the Lady Dogs. Kelm and Titus each managed three hits to lead the team.

Girard didn’t commit a single error in the field. Sam Dohy had the most chances in the field with four.

 

 

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HUBBARD COMES UP SHORT AGAINST JEFFERSON

HUBBARD, OH- It was a tough night at the ballpark for the Hubbard Lady Eagles against Jefferson on Monday.  The Lady Eagles combined for 3 hits as Jefferson stacked up 10, and took the game 5-0.

A single by Jackie Adler in the first inning was a positive for Hubbard.

Wilbur led the Jefferson Area to victory in the pitcher’s circle. She surrendered zero runs on three hits over seven innings, striking out seven and walking zero.

Haley Croyle took the loss for Hubbard. She went seven innings, allowing five runs on ten hits and striking out three.

AdlerAlexis Najdusak, and Sydney Bowser each collected one hit to lead Hubbard.

Wilbur went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Jefferson Area in hits.

 

 

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VRABLE, LADY DEVILS WALK OFF THE TIGERS IN EXTRA’S

LISBON, OH- The Springfield Lady Tigers had Lisbon on the ropes.  They scored seven runs in the seventh to push the game to extras.  They EVEN scored in the eighth inning to take the lead.  Then, once again- Justyce reigned down for the Lisbon Lady Blue Devils.  Lisbon defeated Springfield 11-10 on Monday thanks to a walk-off home run when Justyce Vrable homered on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs and winning the game.

Springfield tallied eight runs in the failed comeback. ApplegarthPontiusKishKishYemma, and Joseph picked up RBIs to lead the rally.  Springfield got on the board in the first inning when Kish grounded into a double play, scoring one run.  Fast forward to the top of the seventh inning, Springfield tied things up at nine when Capouellez singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Mya Emmerling got the win for Lisbon. She went two-thirds of an inning, allowing zero runs on one hit and walking zero.  Emma Thompson started the game for David Anderson Blue Devils Varsity. She lasted seven and a third innings, allowing 13 hits and 11 runs while striking out four and walking zero

Kish took the loss for Springfield. She lasted three and a third innings, allowing five hits and six runs while striking out two and walking one.  Joseph started the game for Springfield. She went four innings, allowing five runs on seven hits, striking out five and walking one.

Lisbon tallied 12 hits on the day. Justyce VrableAutumn OehlstromKaity Clark, and Kenedy Vrable each managed multiple hits for Lisbon.  Freshmen, Justyce Vrable led the Lady Devils with four hits in five at-bats.

Springfield collected 14 hits on the day. DuskeyKishApplegarthYemma, and Capouellez all managed multiple hits for Springfield.

 

 

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LADY REBS GO EXTRAS, PULL OUT ANOTHER VICTORY

NEWTON FALLS, OH- The Lady Rebels love putting in overtime during the softball season.  Crestview won 6-5 in 12 innings at Newton Falls on Monday Night.

Newton Falls would score 3 runs in the bottom of the 4th and 1 in the 5th making the score 4-0. For the Rebels in the top of the 6th, Olivia Strank would get walked then Kaedyn Sutton would hit a line drive to the fence scoring Strank from 1st. Skyler Mattern would lay down a sac bunt scoring Shianna Mathes from third, cutting the score in half, 4-2.

In the top of the 7th, Baylie Bettura would lead off the inning with a single, with one out Ashton Hughes would lay down a perfect bunt advancing Bettura to second base. Bettura would score on an overthrow and Hughes would end up on third. Haley Eskra then would get hit by the pitch.  Then with runners on second and third base with no outs, Sutton would then hit another rocket-scoring Hughes and Eskra giving the Rebels a 5-4 lead. That lead didn’t last long as Newton Falls would tie the score in the bottom of the inning.

Both teams would go scoreless till the top of the 12th. With two outs in the top of the 12th Karsyn Moore would draw a walk then Mattern would hit a line drive advancing Moore to third.  With the count 2-2 with 2 outs Moore would score the eventual winning run on a passed ball.

Sutton would end up with 2 hits and 3 RBI’s, Bettura had 2 hits, Moore, Mattern, and Hughes each added a hit. For Newton Falls, Tara Bacherms had 3 hits, Zoe McElrath and Joel Hood each added two hits. Sutton picked up the win for the Lady Rebels.

Crestview improves to 19-4 on the season and will host Newton Falls on Wednesday.

 

 

*Contributed by Greg Eskra