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SPECIAL DELIVERY; BARTELS PROPELS RANGE TO REGIONALS

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.

GAME PHOTOS HERE


COUSINS COLLIDE; STACHOWICZ AND AEY LEAD THE CHARGE PAST PV

CANFIELD, OH- Juli Stachowicz threw a shutout and whiffed 14 out of 15 outs collected to lead South Range past Pymatuning Valley Lakers 17-0 on Tuesday.

Stachowicz led the Raiders to victory by driving in six runs. Stachowicz went 2-for-2 at the plate. Stachowicz drove in runs on a home run in the first, a double in the second, a walk in the third, and a in the fourth.  Her cousin, freshman outfielder, Anna Aey went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, and a single with two RBI, and two runs scored.

South Range got things moving in the first inning, when Samantha Susany singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.  The Raiders tallied seven runs in the fourth inning. Ashley Rupert, Susany, Stachowicz, Solena DeJesus, and Jayli Wilt all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

A single by Rieane Zajac in the fourth inning was a positive for Pymatuning Valley.

Stachowicz earned the win for South Range. The lefthander surrendered zero runs on one hit over five innings, striking out 14 and walking one.

Baleigh Alderman toed the rubber for Pymatuning Valley. The pitcher allowed ten hits and nine runs over two innings, walking one. Saige Payne threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

South Range racked up 16 hits on the day. Aey, Keira Brogan, Kelly Szolek, Stachowicz, Madison Dado, and Wilt all managed multiple hits for the Raiders. Brogan and Aey each collected three hits to lead the victors.

Zajac went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Pymatuning Valley in hits.

With the win, South Range will enter into a third meeting with Poland for the District Title on Thursday at 5pm.

GAME PHOTOS HERE

WARRIORS FINISH SEASON WITH BIG WIN OVER RIVAL FOR OUTRIGHT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

East Palestine, OH- The Edgewood Warriors softball team bested their cross-town rival Lakeside Dragons in a high-scoring affair, 15-12 to put a bow on a successful season. Edgewood got on the board in the first inning.  Mckenna Vencill hit a solo homer. The Warriors notched six runs in the second inning.  The offensive foray by Edgewood was led by Mackaylee Overly, Brianna Melaragno, Kailey Rantanen, Victoria Skaruppa, and Sophia Sophia Paolillo, all driving in runs in the inning. Lakeside had fire power of their own scoring five runs in the seventh inning.  Adalena Torino, Sophia Matrisciano, Mariah Gildersleeve, and Lucie Cole all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.  Lucianna Paolillo earned the win for the Warriors. Paolillo surrendered zero runs on one hit over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking one.  Juliaunna Gregory and Vencill entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Emily Mohney took the loss for Lakeside. The Dragons pitcher lasted six innings, allowing 18 hits and 15 runs while striking out one. Edgewood totaled 18 hits in the game including a Mckenna Vencill’s four bag blast in the first inning.  Rantanen, Avary Toth, Overly, Skaruppa, Lucianna Paolillo, and Vencill all had multiple hits for Edgewood.  Overly, Toth, and Rantanen each collected three hits to lead the Warriors.  Edgewood didn’t commit a single error in the field. Toth had ten chances in the field, the most on the team. Sophia Matrisciano led Lakeside with two hits in four at bats.

SMOOTH SAILING FOR THE LADY LAKERS CONTINUES

East Palestine, OH- The Pymatuning Valley Lakers triumphed over the Crestwood Red Devils 14-4 on Monday. The Crestwood Red Devils fired up the offense in the second inning, when an error scored one run for the Red Devils. Pymatuning Valley pulled away for good with six runs in the third inning.  In the third Nataleigh Haines hit a solo homer, Saige Payne singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run, Mariah Sharpe doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run, Baleigh Alderman singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, and Kylie Luke singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs. The lady Lakers tallied six runs in the fifth inning.  Pymatuning Valley’s big bats were led by Haines, Rieane Zajac, Payne, Alderman, and Brooke Gray, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. Alderman led the Lakers to victory in the circle. The Laker ace surrendered two runs on one hit over three innings, striking out four and walking one.  Payne threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Hunter was on the rubber for Crestwood surrendering six runs on six hits over three innings, striking out four and walking one. Mia Gullatta threw four innings in relief. Pymatuning Valley cranked out two home runs on the day. Haines hit a bomb in the third inning. Alderman had a homer in the seventh inning. Pymatuning Valley racked up 14 hits in the game.  Haines, Alderman, Payne, Luke, and Zajac each managed multiple hits for the Lakers.  Haines went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Pymatuning Valley in hits. Helm led Crestwood with two hits in three at bats. The Lakers will face off against the red hot 1 seeded South Range Raiders Tuesday in Canfield for the district championship.

WARRIORS TAKE CLAIM OVER THE CVC’S LAKE TITLE FOR THE FIRST TIME

East Palestine, OH- The Edgewood Warriors took home a 7-2 victory over Geneva Eagles on Friday. Edgewood got on the board in the second inning when an error scored one run for Edgewood. Edgewood Varsity Warriors pulled away for good with two runs in the fourth inning.  In the fourth Luci Paolillo singled on a 0-2 count, scoring two runs. The Warriors put up four runs in the fifth inning.  The big inning was thanks to doubles by Mckenna Vencill and Sophia Paolillo and a single by Mackaylee Overly. Luci Paolillo was on the rubber for Edgewood. The righthander lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out 14. Annabelle Bragg was in the circle for the Geneva Eagles. The righty lasted six innings, allowing eight hits and seven runs while striking out eight. Edgewood racked up eight hits on the day.  Overly and Luci Paolillo all had multiple hits for Edgewood Varsity Warriors.  Overly led the Warriors with three hits in three at bats. Alyssa Palmisano went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Geneva in hits.

When interviewed early in the season Edgewood Warriors head softball coach Randy Vencill knew this years group of young ladies would be special. Building off of an 8-8 2022 season that was riddled with weather cancellations and close games on both the winning and losing side the Warriors softball team had the expierience to compete this year at a high level. With returning letter winners like Mckenna Vencill, Avary Toth, Bree Melaragno, Mackaylee Overly, Gianna Ianetta, Makenna Rhodes and Sophia Paolillo the Warriors had veterans who were ready to win. Paolillo’s presence at the plate was incredible as she leads the teams in homeruns (6), OBS (0.576), and batting average (0.509).  The Warriors also looked to the youth with Freshman Luci Paolillo, Natalie Ianetta, and Addy Lamson all making huge contributions to the team this year. Luci Paolillo would be the Warriors best from the circle with the lowest ERA (3.50) on the year. Big wins throughout the year set Edgewood up for their first CVC championship since joining the conference.

DADO PERFECT AT THE DISH; RAIDERS GAS PAST GIRARD

CANFIELD, OH- Leave it to a Junior to pay homage to the seniors on Senior Night.  Madison Dado was in the zone on Wednesday, tallying four hits and leading South Range to a 15-2 win over Girard. Dado doubled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the third, and doubled in the fourth.

The Raiders secured the victory thanks to nine runs in the third inning. Anna Aey, Giada Pauline, Ashley Rupert, Dado, Kelly Szolek, and Jayli Wilt each had RBIs in the big inning.

South Range tallied nine runs in the third inning.  The Raiders put the pressure on, led by singles by Pauline, Dado, Szolek, and Wilt and doubles by Aey and Rupert.

Wilt earned the victory in the pitcher’s circle for the Raiders. The pitcher surrendered two runs on five hits over five innings, striking out seven.

Emily Rosace took the loss for Girard. The bulldog surrendered 13 runs on 13 hits over three innings, striking out one and walking one.

South Range collected 15 hits on the day. Dado, Szolek, Rupert, Aey, and Wilt each collected multiple hits for South Range. Dado went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead South Range in hits.

Serrano led Girard with two hits in two at-bats.

LADY CARDS BLANK CRESTVIEW

COLUMBIANA, OH- Bella Kennedy pitched a 5-hit shutout, striking out 4 and walking none as Canfield beat Crestview 12-0. Gianna Pannunzio had 3 hits and 5 RBI while Jenna Triveri chipped in with 3 hits.  Hailey Freedy, Macey Kalina, and Sydney Lutz each had 2 hits. Faith Morell doubled while Emma Campbell tripled with 2 RBI for the Lady Cardinals.  Brubaker had 3 of the 5 Rebel hits.

Canfield (14-1, 5-0) – 1 3 2 1 2 0 3 – 12/ 17/ 2
Crestview – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0/ 5 / 6

Canfield battery :
Bella Toth (W 4-1) – 7 innings  – 4Ks – 0BBs
Crestview battery:
Snyder (L) – 4Ks -1BB

2 or more hits – Ca: Jenna Triveri (3), Gianna Pannunzio (3), Hailey Freedy (2), Sydney Lutz (2), Macey Kalina (2); Cr: Brubaker (3)
Doubles – Ca: Faith Morell, Lutz; Cr: Brubaker
Triples – Ca: Emma Campbell
Home Runs – None
2 or more RBI – Ca: Pannunzio (5), Campbell (2)

Canfield next game – 4/28 @ Green HS 5:00pm

LADY RAIDERS MAKE PRESENCE FELT AGAINST POLAND

CANFIELD, OH- Juli Stachowicz shut down Poland, throwing a complete game shutout and leading South Range to a 9-0 victory on Wednesday

South Range secured the victory thanks to six runs in the sixth inning. The offensive firepower by the Raiders was led by Gretchen Bartels, Keira Brogan, and Stachowicz, all driving in runs in the frame.

South Range opened up scoring in the first inning. Samantha Susany singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.

The Lady Raiders tallied six runs in the sixth inning. South Range’s offense in the inning was led by Bartels, Brogan, and Stachowicz, who all drove in runs.

A pair of singles by Boccieri in the first inning was a positive for Poland.

Stachowicz took the win for South Range. The lefty surrendered zero runs on five hits over seven innings, striking out nine.

Katie McDonald was in the circle for Poland. The bulldog allowed 14 hits and nine runs over six innings, striking out three and walking one.

The Raiders tore the cover off the softball and tallied two home runs on the day. Brogan had a homer in the sixth inning. Stachowicz went yard in the sixth inning as well.

South Range tallied 14 hits. Stachowicz, Jamie Feren, Kelly Szolek, Bartels, and Brogan each had multiple hits for the Raiders. Szolek, Feren, and Stachowicz each collected three hits to lead the way. South Range

Boccieri went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Poland Seminary in hits.


LADY RAIDERS WRAP UP SPRING TRIP WITH CONVINCING WIN

MYRTLE BEACH, SC- The South Range Lady Raiders nabbed the lead late in the game in a 12-2 victory over High Point Christian Academy on Thursday. The game was tied at two with the Raiders batting in the top of the fourth when Madison Dado singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

South Range fired up the offense in the first inning. Samantha Susany hit into a fielder’s choice, scoring one run.

South Range Varsity Raiders took the lead for good with three runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Juli Stachowicz tripled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run and an error scored one run for South Range.  The Burgundy and Gold put up six runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught by South Range was led by Jamie Feren, Susany, and Stachowicz, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Susany led the South Range to victory in the pitcher’s circle. The right-hander allowed two hits and zero runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking one.

Paisley Dixon took the loss for High Point Christian Academy. The Cougar hurler surrendered 11 runs on 11 hits over five and two-thirds innings, striking out three.

Jayli Wilt started the game for South Range. Wilt allowed five hits and two runs over two and a third innings, striking out two and walking zero

South Range racked up 12 hits on the day. Stachowicz, Dado, Keira Brogan, and Susany all had multiple hits for South Range. Dado and Stachowicz each collected three hits to lead the Raiders.

 


BEACH PARTY; LATE SURGE PROPELS RANGE OVER CHERAW

MYRTLE BEACH, SC- South Range knocked in nine runs in the sixth on its way to a 14-4 victory over Cheraw on Wednesday. Keira Brogan, Jamie Feren, Kelly Szolek, Juli Stachowicz, Madison Dado, and Giada Pauline all drove in runs in the frame.

Cheraw fired up the offense in the first inning, when Steen was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

The Raiders knotted the game up at one in the top of the third inning. An error scored one run for South Range Varsity Raiders.

After South Range scored one run in the top of the fifth, Cheraw answered with one of their own. South Range scored when Dado singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Cheraw then answered when Hunt drew a walk, scoring one run.

The Raiders pulled away for good with one run in the fourth inning. In the fourth Brogan doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

South Range tallied nine runs in the sixth inning. Brogan, Feren, Szolek, Stachowicz, Dado, and Pauline all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Stachowicz led the South Range to victory in the pitcher’s circle. The lefthander went five innings, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out 12. Jayli Wilt threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Steen took the loss for Cheraw. The pitcher allowed nine hits and 14 runs over seven innings, striking out 11.

South Range had nine hits in the game. Szolek, Dado, and Samantha Susany each managed multiple hits for South Range Varsity Raiders. Susany, Dado, and Szolek all had two hits to lead the Raiders.

The Raiders will be back at it in Myrtle Beach at 10am as they take on High Point.