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ORANGE WRESTLING COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BRODY ARRUNDALE

PEPPER PIKE, OH- In the latest episode of YSN’s “Orange Wrestling Coach’s Corner,” Coach Brody Arrundale opens up about his first year as head coach of the varsity wrestling program at Orange High School in Pepper Pike.
Coach Arrunndale reflects on the rising popularity of wrestling, crediting the inclusion of women in the sport for its recent growth. He emphasizes the importance of managing expectations for the young team, highlighting their potential and strong leadership qualities.
With a focus on making the sport enjoyable and beneficial for the student-athletes, Arrundale stresses the significance of instilling discipline and nurturing personal growth. He also shares his own journey into wrestling, speaking about his passion for the sport and the invaluable lessons it has taught him.
As the team only has one senior, Arrundale sees this as both a challenge and an opportunity for the underclassmen to step up and develop their skills.
Arrundale’s leadership style revolves around creating a supportive and motivating environment, where students are encouraged to work hard for each other and understand the personal growth that comes from their dedication to the sport.
The coach’s personal motivation stems from his deep understanding of what wrestling can offer beyond traditional achievements, and he is committed to passing on the sport’s valuable lessons to the next generation of athletes.
Orange High School’s wrestling program is in good hands with Coach Arrundale at the helm, and the upcoming season looks promising under his guidance.

 

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AUSTINTOWN LOOKS SHARP AT STATE

Austintown All-Stars 12U defeated Ashtabula 14-0 on Saturday as five pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Gracie Faunda induced a groundout finish of the game.

Amadi Beardsley led Austintown to victory by driving in five runs.  Beardsley went 1-for-2 at the plate. She drove in runs on a single in the fifth.

Austintown got things moving in the first inning, when an error scored one run for them.

Mila Hamley was in the pitcher’s circle for Austintown. The pitcher went one inning, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out three and walking zero.

Austintown collected 12 hits on the day. Annabel Mikesell, Seneca Coates, and Tori Greathouse all had multiple hits. Greathouse, Coates, and Mikesell each managed two hits to lead. Kate Averell led Austintown with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 13 thefts.

BOARDMAN CRUISES IN THEIR FIRST STATE MATCHUP

IRONTON OH- Boardman made the long trip to Ironton worth it on day one of the state little league tournament.  The reigning state champs made quick work of their first opponent Rock Hill by the score of 10-0 in 5 innings.

Addie Fiddler led the offense on the day going 1-2 with a run scored and 2 RBI.  Taylor Watts had multiple hits for Boardman going 2-3 with a RBI and 2 runs scored.  Kenzie Tobey also collected a RBI for Boardman going 1-2 with a run scored.

Emma Davies pitched the first four innings of the game and got the win in the circle.  She gave up just 2 hits and 0 runs. She struck out 8 batters.
Boardman advances to play Clay in the next round of the state tournament on Sunday at 1:00.

11U: THE EAGLE HAS LANDED, BOARDMAN BLANKS NEW ALBANY

CAMBRIDGE, OH- It’s a collision course that is quickly becoming a friendly rivalry, Boardman and New Albany.  BCB defeated the New Albany Eagles 11U All Stars 17-0 on Wednesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Ryan Smith induced a fly out from Wolfie Howe to finish off the game.

Boardman secured the victory thanks to ten runs in the sixth inning. The BCB All-Stars put the pressure on, lead by singles by Anthony GronerCameron GanserDominick Gordon, and Ryan Smith, doubles by Smith, Collin Resetar, and Vince Butto, and an error on a ball put in play by Chris Vass.

A single by Joe Sokol in the third inning was a positive for New Albany.

Collin Resetar pitched a gem for the BCB Boardman 11u All Stars in the victory. He surrendered zero runs on one hit over five innings, striking out nine and walking one. Smith threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Rowan South started the game for New Albany Eagles 11U All Stars. He lasted one and one-third innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out two. Joe SokolDempsey BushHenry Dunn, and Carson Skinner each entered the game as relief, throwing two innings, one and two-thirds innings, two-thirds of an inning, and one-third of an inning respectively.

BCB tallied 15 hits on the day. Butto , Resetar, Smith, and Gordon each had multiple hits for Boardman. Butto went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead the offense in hits.

Sokol led New Albany Eagles 11U All Stars with one hit in three at bats.

Boardman will now take on Cambridge at 5:30 on Friday.  YSN will have you covered if you can’t make it to the game.

 

 

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