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VRABLE’S SET THE TABLE, LISBON ROLLS OVER TORONTO

TORONTO, OH- If you’re new to YSN’s softball coverage, there’s one thing you need to know: Lisbon is really good at playing softball.  Five hits from Justyce Vrable, and four hits from Kenedy Vrable helped lead the way for Lisbon over Toronto 20-7 on Tuesday.

Lisbon grabbed an early lead when they scored on a walk by Mya Emmerling with the bases loaded in the first inning, a sacrifice fly by Kaity Clark in the first inning, and a double by Justyce Vrable in the second inning.  In the bottom of the first inning, Toronto tied things up at two when Kinsey singled, scoring two runs.

Lisbon tallied seven runs in the third inning. Blue Devil batters contributing to the big inning included ClarkMcKenna DaileyTaylor DelandAutumn Oehlstrom, and Emmerling, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Emmerling was credited with the victory for Lisbon. She allowed seven hits and six runs over three innings, striking out three. Emma Thompson threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Anderson took the loss for Toronto. She went four and a third innings, allowing 14 runs on 15 hits and striking out three.

Lisbon launched one home run on the day when Justyce Vrable went for the long ball in the fifth inning.  The Lady Blue Devils racked up 21 hits on the day. VrableKenedy VrableClarkEmmerlingOehlstrom, and Deland all collected multiple hits for the Blue Machine.

Toronto tallied 11 hits. Anderson and Kinsey all managed multiple hits for Toronto. Anderson went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Toronto in hits.

 

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LADY EAGLES FLY OVER LAKEVIEW

HUBBARD, OH- Even though Lakeview collected seven hits to Hubbard’s six, they still fell 8-1 on Tuesday.

In the second inning, Hubbard got their offense started. A passed ball allowed Ryser to score one run for Hubbard.  Hubbard pulled away for good with five runs in the third inning. In the third, an error scored two runs for Hubbard and Sydney Bowser homered, scoring three runs for the Eagles.

Grace Narkum was the winning pitcher for Hubbard. She went seven innings, allowing one run on seven hits, striking out seven and walking one.

Cait Kelm took the loss for Lakeview. She went five innings, allowing eight runs on four hits and striking out seven.

Beady Titus led Lakeview with two hits in four at-bats.

Hubbard tallied six hits. Giavanna Hosack and Gillian Ryser both managed multiple hits for Hubbard. Hubbard didn’t commit a single error in the field. Hannah Kist had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

 

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LADY QUAKERS SHAKE UP STRUTHERS

STRUTHERS, OH- The Salem Quakers jumped out of the gate with a 13 run first inning. Hayden Carner & Jessica Slocum each homered in the first. For both these young ladies, it was their first career home run.  Every Quakers in the lineup had at least one hit in the victory.

Madison Markovich and Elly Exline each doubled and singled. Taylor Thorpe and Jess Slocum had two hits apiece. Brooke Veglia, Jenna McClish, Meg Rossero, and Bailee Thorn each singled. Thorn also stole two bases while Alyssa Bricker, Elly Exline, Rylie Troy, and Brooke Veglia added a stolen base each. Sara Castles reached base in her at-bat.

Rylie Troy went 4 innings in the circle for the Quakers. The freshman struck out 5, allowed 0 earned runs and walked just 1. She showed great poise and composure throughout. Taylor Thorpe got the start and gritted through the leg injury pitching one shutout inning with a K.

Jessica Slocum shot down two runners attempting extra bases from her centerfield position. Bailee Thorn (SS) made a fantastic sprinting catch on a soft liner up the middle. As impressive was Jenna McClish’s (2B) leaping attempt (all air and dirt) behind Bailee. It’s quite possible both girls could have caught the would be single, showing impressive range.

The Lady Quakers will return home Tuesday to battle Carrollton.

 

*Contributed by Mike Thorpe

MELLINGTON, REBELS OUTLAST LADY WARRIORS

COLUMBIANA, OH- You just never know what Lady Rebel will hurt the opposition the most these days.  Crestview proved that theory and dug into their toolbox again on Saturday in a 7-2 Victory over Edgewood.  Taylor Mellington proved to be the hero during this weekend’s matchup.

In the top of the first inning, Edgewood’s Julianna Sloan hit a line drive single then advanced on an overthrow to second base. Then with 2 outs, Sara Drake hits a single to score Sloan. The Lady Rebs would respond n the bottom of the second inning when Skyler Mattern led off with a single followed by a Baylie Bettura single, and then a sac fly from Taylor Mellington scoring Crestview’s first run. Crestview would go on to score three runs in the inning.

Crestview would pull away in the 4th inning when they strung along 5 hits in a row to put 4 more on the board to make the score 7-1, and essentially close the door on the Lady Warriors.

Taylor Mellington would lead the Lady Rebels with 2 hits, an RBI and 2 stolen bases. Kaedyn Sutton added 2 hits to the cause as well. It was a great team effort with 8 out of the 9 starters contributing a hit. For Edgewood Katyln Ezzone, Claire Rudolph and Sara Drake each had 2 hits.

Sutton picked up the win for the Rebels while Ezzone suffered the loss for Edgewood. Crestview improves to 14-2 on the season (7-0 AAC) the Rebels will travel to LaBrae on Monday.

 

*Contributed by Greg Eskra

CLARK THE SPARK FOR LADY DEVILS IN TOPPING TIGERS

LISBON, OH- Kaity Clark showed timely hitting on Saturday, driving in four on three hits to lead Lisbon past Wellsville 14-1 on Saturday. Clark drove in runs on a single in the first and a double in the third.

An early lead helped propel the Lady Devils to victory. Lisbon scored on a home run by Justyce Vrable, an error, the single by Clark, and a double by McKenna Dailey in the first inning.  Lisbon didn’t stop there as they put up eight runs in the third inning. Mallory GalloKenedy VrableMya EmmerlingEmma ThompsonClark, and Dailey each had RBIs in the big inning.

Taylor Deland led the Lisbon to victory in the circle. She allowed four hits and one run over four innings, striking out six and walking zero.

Hunter Weekley took the loss for Wellsville. She lasted three innings, allowing nine hits and 14 runs.

Lisbon held an impromptu hit parade and had nine hits in the game. ClarkVrable, and Dailey each managed multiple hits for Lisbon.  Clark went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the gals in blue in the hit column.

 

 

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WEEKEND WARRIORS TOP LAKEVIEW

BELOIT, OH- Lakeview watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 16-3 loss to West Branch on Saturday. West Branch scored on a single by Rito, an error, a single by Blake, and a single by Alazous in the first inning.

The Lakeview struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing West Branch, giving up 16 runs.

R Pittman was credited with the victory for West Branch. She lasted five innings, allowing nine hits and three runs while striking out two and walking one.

Cait Kelm took the loss for Lakeview. She allowed 13 hits and 16 runs over four innings, striking out two.  Offensively for the Lady Bulldogs, they tallied nine hits on the day. Kelm and Laura Garvin all managed multiple hits for LakeviewKelm led Lakeview with three hits in three at-bats.

West Branch scattered 13 hits in the game. AlazousRitoS MercerS Morris, and Blake each racked up multiple hits for West Branch. Alazous went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead West Branch in hits.

 

In the second game, Lakeview fell behind early again and couldn’t come back in a 13-3 loss to the Lady Warriors. West Branch scored on an error, a single by Rito, and a groundout by Rockwell in the first inning.

West Branch scored five runs in the third inning. West Branch batters contributing to the big inning included MeslerGraceMercer, and Rito, who each had RBIs in the inning.  Pittman led the West Branch to victory on the rubber. She went four innings, allowing two runs on four hits, striking out three and walking one. Rockwell threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Raegan Schick took the loss for Lakeview. She allowed 13 hits and 13 runs over four and two-thirds innings.

Mariah TackettSchickBeady TitusAbbie Campana, and Laura Garvin each collected one hit to lead Lakeview.

West Branch racked up 13 hits in the game. RitoMercerAlazous, and Mesler all managed multiple hits for West Branch. Rito went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead West Branch in hits.

 

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BELLAIRE TAKES TWO FROM BEAVER LOCAL

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The Bellaire Big Reds defeated the Beaver Local Beavers softball team in both games of a doubleheader on Saturday morning at Beaver Local Community Fields.

Bellaire won Game 1 by the score of 6-2. Natalie Stoner led the way for Bellaire in Game 1. She pitched a complete game victory allowing 2 runs,  6 hits with 1 walk and 7 strikeouts.  At the plate, Stoner helped her own cause with an RBI double in the 1st inning & hit a solo home run over the fence in left-center field in the 5th inning. Kaitlyn Kosky went 2-3 with 2 singles while producing 3 RBIs while Kaylan Brown was credited with an RBI on a sacrifice fly in the 1st inning. For the Beavers in Game 1, Cierra Thurik had 2 hits while Olivia Keller, AJ Jordan, Morgan Boucher and Hailey Russell each had 1 hit while Keller and Elizabeth Kolkowski each scored a run for the Beavers.
Bellaire won Game 2 by the score 9-6. Natalie Stoner also had a major role in Game 2 as well. She had an RBI single in the 1st inning and the 5th innings led off the inning with a single then stole 2nd and 3rd base before scoring a run. Stoner started the game at shortstop then was moved to pitcher to pitch in relief to stop a 5 run Beaver Local rally in the 5th inning. Stoner was credited with the save in Game 2 not allowing any runs on 1 hit, no walks and 3 strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Kaitlyn Kosky had a 2 run RBI double in the 2nd inning while starting pitcher Andrea Brown helped her own cause with a 2 run RBI double in the 5th inning.
For the Beaver Cierra Thurik went 3 for 4 with 3 doubles and 2 RBIs. Tori Bowersock and Morgan Boucher each had an RBI single for the Beavers. Halle Jordan scored 2 runs for the Beavers, while Elizabeth Kolkowski, Tori Bowersock, Olivia Keller, and Morgan Boucher each scored a run for the Beavers.
Bellaire improves its record to 9-9 on the season with the 2 victories while Beaver Local’s record is now 5-7 with the 2 defeats on Saturday.
The Beaver Local soft team is back in action Tuesday at Oak Glen at 5 PM before returning home to play Carrollton Wednesday at 5 PM.
*Written by YSN’s Voice of Beaver Local, Jason Hannum

LADY BULLDOGS TAKE TWO. STAY PERFECT

Game 1

Poland sailed to an easy victory over Wheeling Central Catholic 21-1 on Saturday

In the first inning, Poland got their offense started.  Ashley Wire was hit by a pitch, driving in a run.

Kaili Gross earned the win for the Bulldogs. She lasted five innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out 12 and walking one.

Cupp took the loss for Wheeling Central. She lasted four innings, allowing 14 hits and 20 runs.

Poland racked up 16 hits.  Abby Farber, Jackie Grisdale, Cami Lattanzio, Lauren Sienkiewicz, and Ally Nittoli each managed multiple hits for the Bulldogs.  Grisdale and Farber each collected three hits to lead the offense.  Poland  was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Lattanzio made the most plays with  12.

Game 2

Poland nabbed the lead late in the game in a 6-4 victory over Steubenville on Saturday.  Poland  trailed 4-2 in the top of the seventh inning when Cami Lattanzio doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring three runs.

Steubenville scored three runs in the fifth inning, but the Bulldogs still managed to pull out the victory.  The big inning for Steubenville came thanks to a home run by Blackburn and  by Cucarese.

Ashley Wire led things off in the circle for Poland. She lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and four runs while striking out three and walking one.

Fields started the game for Steubenville. She went seven innings, allowing six runs on 12 hits, striking out four and walking one.

Poland socked one home run on the day. Kaili Gross had a four bagger in the sixth inning.

The Bulldogs totaled 12 hits.  Gross, Ally Nittoli, Lattanzio, and Wire each racked up multiple hits.  Gross went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the offense in hits.

Steubenville was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Marshall made the most plays with  11.

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FILISKY TOSSES A NO-NO, MOONEY SWEEPS BERKSHIRE

Game 1.

Cardinal Mooney defeated Berkshire 6-1 on Saturday.

Berkshire fired up the offense in the first inning.  An error scored one run.

In the bottom of the second inning, the Cardinals tied things up at one.  Gia Difabio singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Cardinal Mooney pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning.  In the third Caitlin Perry doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs and Romano threw a wild pitch allowing one run across the plate for the Cardinals.

Alaina Francis was the winning pitcher for Mooney. She lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out 11.

Romano started the game for Berkshire. She allowed nine hits and five runs over six innings, striking out one and walking zero.

Mooney tallied nine hits.  Carly Francis and Alaina Francis each collected multiple hits for Cardinal Mooney.  Alaina Francis and Carly Francis each collected two hits to lead Cardinal Mooney Varsity.

Lillibridge went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Berkshire in hits.

Game 2

Maddie Filisky was brilliant in the pitcher’s circle on Saturday, as she threw a no-hitter to lead Cardinal Mooney past Berkshire 20-0.

CJ Sapp led the Cardinals to victory by driving in five runs.  She went 3-for-4 at the plate.  Sapp drove in runs on a double in the first and a home run in the third.

In the first inning, Mooney got their offense started.  Alaina Francis grounded out, scoring one run.

Mooney put up eight runs in the second inning.  Conchetta Rinaldi, Gia Difabio, Filisky, Lexi Diaz all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Filisky earned the win for the Cardinals  She went five innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out six and walking zero.

Somrak toed the rubber for Berkshire. She allowed 16 hits and 20 runs over two and a third innings.  Skolaris threw one and two-thirds innings out of the bullpen.

The Cardinals launched three home runs on the day. Sapp went deep in the third inning. Rinaldi had a pair of long balls in the second inning

Mooney collected 18 hits.  Caitlin Perry, Sapp, Rinaldi, Diaz, Difabio, Alaina Scavina, and Filisky each had multiple hits for Mooney.  Sapp and Perry all had three hits to lead the Cardinals.

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LAKEVIEW VICTORIOUS WITH KELM AT THE HELM

WARREN, OH- The Lakeview Lady Bulldogs have been testing on the learning curve as of late, but on Friday it was the Lady Dogs that were teaching the lesson in extra innings.  Lakeview took the lead late in the game in a 9-5 victory over Harding on Friday. The game was tied at five with Lakeview batting in the top of the eighth when Mariah Tackett doubled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

The Bulldogs got things started in the first inning. Lakeview scored one run when Raegan Schick singled.  Lakeview earned the victory despite allowing Harding to score three runs in the fourth inning. Berry and Stanton both drove in runs in the frame.

In the top of the seventh inning, Lakeview tied things up at five. Abbie Campana drove in two when she singled.  Cait Kelm led the Lady Bulldogs to victory in the pitcher’s circle. She went two and two-thirds innings, allowing zero runs on two hits, striking out four and walking zero.

Stanton took the loss for Harding. She lasted eight innings, allowing 15 hits and nine runs while striking out five and walking one.

Schick started the game for the Dogs. She surrendered five runs on eight hits over five and a third innings, striking out four.

Offensively, Lakeview tallied 16 hits in the game. SchickOlivia KelmBeady TitusCaly Lantz, and Tackett each had multiple hits for LakeviewKelm and Schick each collected three hits to lead the team.

Harding totaled ten hits. Stanton and Schuller all managed multiple hits for Harding. Stanton led Harding with three hits in four at-bats.

 

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