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DON’T TRY TO STOP TRIVERI

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BOARDMAN OH- Boardman was Senior City this spring with the amount of 12th graders that represented The Spartans baseball and softball program this season. One of those senior leaders is Spartan Baseball’s own Jason Triveri. A mainstay and common name in many households of Boardman faithful.

Being one of the leaders on the team, Triveri helped lead The Spartans to a 17-13 record, The All-American Conference (AAC) crown and a memorable tournament run, capped off with an appearance in The District Championship. Aside from what Jason has been able to accomplish with The Spartans, he has also made tons of relationships in the baseball world with his participation in travel baseball over the summer.  As this senior class closes the book on their final season, a reflection on the adversity they faced, the challenges they accepted and the obstacles they overcame will become memories. Memories that will last a lifetime.

Do not miss this EXCLUSIVE Player Profile interview with one of The Spartan Seniors on Running Point. As Anthony and Ty discuss the career of Jason Triveri. Only on YSN!

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BODY OF A LION, WINGS OF AN EAGLE, HEART OF A SPARTAN

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BOARDMAN OH-  The Boardman Spartans have a date in The District Semi-Finals, thanks in large part to the man, the myth and legend himself, Griffin Widrig.  A Griffin in mythical terms, is a beast with the head of a lion and the wings of an eagle. In baseball terms, it is just a beast! One that can fly through a lineup with ease and demonstrates themselves as The King of The Mound!  Widrig is all that and more, as The Spartans senior right-hander has been a mainstay of The Boardman Varsity Baseball Team for the better part of 4 years.

With a composure that is rarely replicated to the degree that Griffin has, it is no wonder why Coach Gabriel has so much trust in one of his many seniors.  Pitching two consecutive shutouts against The Rival, Austintown Fitch Falcons in the season. The first one to help lock up The All-American Conference (AAC) for Boardman. The second one came in The Sectional Final, one that helped #16 seed Boardman defeat #4 Austintown to advance to Districts!

This is one interview, you do not want to miss! As The Running Point gang get their first chance to talk with Griffin.  Highlighting the season so far, what’s to come, some future goals and so much more! You can catch The Spartans and Griffin on the field next, as they take on #6 seeded Uniontown Lake on Tuesday, May 24th in Canton. Can’t wait till then? We have you covered! With this edition of Player Profile, with the man himself, Griffin WIdrig! Exclusively on YSN!

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SPARTANS BLANK FITCH ON THE ROAD

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AUSTINTOWN OH-  Boardman defeated Austintown-Fitch 5-0 on Thursday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. The win gives Boardman the season series over Fitch, and the sectional championship.

Boardman opened up scoring in the second inning. An error scored two runs.

One bright spot for Fitch was a single by Dom Perry in the third inning.

Griffin Widrig was the winning pitcher for Boardman. The righty allowed five hits and zero runs over six innings, striking out 12 and walking one. Young threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Young recorded the last three outs to earn the save.

Joe Roth took the loss for the Falcons. The bulldog lasted seven innings, allowing nine hits and five runs while striking out eight.

The Spartans had nine hits in the game. Colin Thomas and Widrig each managed multiple hits. Thomas led with three hits in four at bats. Boardman  didn’t commit a single error in the field. Seth Cervello had 13 chances in the field, the most on the team.

Fitch tallied six hits on the day. Carter Owens and Perry each racked up multiple hits for Fitch.

Boardman advances to the district semifinals to play Uniontown Lake.  That game is set for Tuesday at 5:00 at Thurman Munson Memorial Field in Canton.

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BOARDMAN BATTLES TO THE VERY END

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MASSILLON OH-  Both teams were strong in the pitcher’s circle on Thursday, but Walsh Jesuit was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a 2-1 victory over Boardman on Thursday to win a district championship. Tori Strines started the game for Boardman and recorded 18 outs.

Strines took the loss for the Spartans. Strines allowed six hits and one run over six innings, striking out four.

Sofia Hoffman, Cassidy Bryan, and Dana Haus each collected one hit to lead Boardman. Boardman was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Madison Wymer made the most plays with six. Boardman scored their run in the third when Strines hit a sac fly to score Hoffman.

We want to congratulate Boardman on an incredible season. They finished the season with a record of 12-15 and take the district runner up trophy.

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ITS NO SWEAT FOR SPARTANS MOVING ON

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BOARDMAN OH-  Boardman easily dispatched Hudson 7-1 on Tuesday to open up their tournament play. They advance to the sectional finals.

Hudson got things moving in the first inning. They  scored one run on a stolen base.

Boardman evened things up at one in the bottom of the second inning. They scored one run when Gavin Hyde singled.

The Spartans pulled away for good with one run in the fourth inning. In the fourth Caleb Satterfield doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Boardman notched three runs in the fifth inning. They scored their runs on a home run by Anthony Butto.

Hyde led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Boardman. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out 12 and walking one.

Boardman racked up ten hits. Griffin Widrig, Satterfield, Hyde, and Stephen Conti all collected multiple hits. Conti, Hyde, Satterfield, and Widrig all had two hits to lead.

Boardman advances to the sectional final on Thursday where they’ll square off with AAC foe Fitch in Austintown. First pitch is set for 5:00.

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BOARDMAN PULLS OF THE UPSET IN EXTRAS

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MASSILLON OH- Boardman didn’t even get a half of an inning in on Monday before rain delayed the game. They quickly had momentum though as they scored a run before the sky opened up. That meant they came in to Tuesday night already having a 1-0 lead and momentum. They needed every bit as they outlasted New Philadelphia 5-3 in 8 innings.

Maddie Lester was 1-3 on the day with a team high 2 RBI. She hit her 6th home run of the season. Dana Haus was the only Spartan with multiple hits going 2-4 with a walk and 2 runs scored.  Jenna Olexa went 1-2, walked twice, and gathered a RBI.  Maddie Wymer mirrored those numbers going 1-2 with a pair of walks.

Tori Strines pitched a gem against a strong Quakers lineup.  She went 8 innings giving up just 1 earned run on 6 hits. She struck out 6 and walked 2.

Boardman advances to the Division 1 Massillon district championship on Wednesday as they’ll play Walsh Jesuit. First pitch from Massillon is slated for 5:00.

DAVIS IS NEVER DOWN IN THE DOWNS

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BOARDMAN OH- It’s safe to say that Natalie Davis’ junior season at Boardman has not gone as planned. After an injury during basketball season, Davis has been forced to be off the field during this season. Throughout the mental grind that being injured brings, Natalie has never wavered in her positivity.

Davis has taken the opportunity this season to see the game from a whole new angle. Spending more time with the coaches and seeing the game in the big picture, instead of just her own position has dramatically raised her IQ. She has soaked in all she could this year and has been a big help to her teammates. Don’t get it twisted though, Davis is itching to get back on the field. With all the new perspective she has been able to acquire this season, when she does come back you better believe it will be better than ever.

Davis was able to join her fellow juniors on YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about navigating her injury this season. She talks with Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about how she’s staying positive, how she still manages to pitch in to the team, and a lot more! This interview will get you inspired. Don’t miss the latest Boardman softball player profile.

 

 

GO GO GOSKE!

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BOARDMAN OH- A junior class in a sports program is often overlooked on how important it can be. Juniors hold the key to whether or not the program will sustain success after the current seniors move on. They’re the ones that hold the torch for the legacy of the seniors that proceed them. Boardman’s  juniors are particularly keen on how important they are to the future of the Spartans. They are taking in everything they can from the ten seniors they play with. One of these awesome juniors is Cami Goske.

Goske’s biggest strength is her baserunning. Her ability to read and make good decisions on the base paths is well ahead of her years. She is fast enough to steal most bases. However, anyone that knows the sport understands that speed by itself does not make you a great base runner. Goske brings the intangibles that take her from good to great. She knows when to break for the next base, and when to stay put. Goske is also no slouch at the plate when given her opportunity. Speed is hard to handle.

She hits .275 so far this year with an on base percentage close to .300.  She has a pair of doubles and a handful of RBI. She’s got a stolen base percentage of 80%.  She’s only been caught stealing once this season.

Cami took the time to join YSN’s Running Point with her fellow juniors beside her. She takes the time to talk about how she feels on the base paths, some of her favorite memories so far, and much more. We are back in Spartan land for another Boardman softball player profile. Check it out!

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WHAT TIME IS IT? WYME TIME!

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BOARDMAN OH- Boardman softball has a very unique dynamic. While they have ten seniors on the team, which is more than most they also have a slew of young talented players taking full advantage of the opportunity. After splitting time last season behind the plate, sophomore Maddie Wymer has taken a hold of the moment.

Wymer has the ability this season to both keep learning from seniors, and helping the freshman who are going through what she did last season. As the full time catcher Wymer is in charge of managing the pitching staff. That means taking all she can from senior Maddie Lester before she graduates, and also being a calming influence to freshman Tori Strines.  She has made tremendous strides behind the plate defensively because her tenacious attitude and constant drive to be better. She is a leader. It doesn’t matter that she’s not an upper class men, leadership takes attitude, not age.

Wymer is also no slouch at the plate this season. Maddie is third on the team in batting average hitting well above .330 and an on base percentage in the 400’s. That is with missing three games. Defensively Wymer has a fielding percentage .991. She has only made 1 error all season.

Maddie took the time to be on Running Point to give us an insight into her season. She talked to Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about the mix of being a leader, and learning from the seniors, what she’s been able to take from this season, and much more. Never miss a moment of the action and check out the latest Boardman softball player profile.

 

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BOARDMAN CASHES IN ON HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE

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BOARDMAN OH-   Tori Strines had all the right stuff on Wednesday for Boardman, allowing zero runs and besting Lake by a score of 3-0

The pitching was strong on both sides. Strines struck out four, while Lake pitching sat down two.

The Spartans got things moving in the first inning, when Jenna Olexa’s sac fly scored one run.

One bright spot for Lake was a single in the first inning.

Strines earned the win for Boardman. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and zero runs while striking out four.

Dana Haus led Boardman with two hits in three at bats. Boardman was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Madison Wymer made the most plays with six.

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