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CARDS LEAVE A BLANK SPACE FOR HOWLAND

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HOWLAND, OH- Tuesday turned out to be quite the showcase for the Canfield Cardinals as they secured a tight 2-0 win over Howland, thanks largely to the surprising firepower from the bottom of their lineup. Enzo Cocca, Dylan Mancini, and Logan Patellis stepped up big time, knocking five of the team’s eight hits between them. Their effort at the plate was crucial, with one run scored and one RBI contributing directly to the win.

The game was a pitcher’s duel through and through. Canfield’s pitchers combined for a total of four strikeouts, slightly edging out Howland’s tally of three.

The Cardinals got things rolling in the third inning when Ryan Weibling executed a perfect sacrifice bunt that brought in the first run of the game. It was a small play that made a big difference, setting the tone for the rest of the matchup.

Michael Patellis was the standout performer on the mound for Canfield, tossing a complete game shutout. He allowed just three hits across seven innings and matched his striking out with pinpoint accuracy, issuing no walks. His counterpart, Ray, also went the distance for Howland, giving up two runs on eight hits, but ultimately took the loss in this tight contest.

Mancini and Patellis were particularly effective, hitting back-to-back and each bagging two hits to keep the pressure on Howland’s defense. Weibling, alongside Mancini, was responsible for driving in the runs that sealed the deal for Canfield.

Defensively, both teams were on their game, with Canfield turning two double plays and Howland managing one. Mancini wasn’t just a star with the bat; he also led his team defensively, involved in the most plays. Howland’s Biggin, meanwhile, was the busiest in the field for his team, handling six chances cleanly.

Looking ahead, the Cardinals are set to host Ursuline this Thursday. If they can carry over the solid pitching and timely hitting from Tuesday, they’ll be in good shape to keep their winning streak alive.

TIGERS FEELING GOOD AT THE PLATE

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- What a game on the softball diamond! Springfield  came out swinging and didn’t let up, taking down Sebring with a commanding 19-3 victory. Gracie Maldonado was the standout, knocking three hits in five at-bats, including some clutch singles that fueled their offense.

The Tigers roared right out of the gate, with Olivia Allen setting the tone with a double in the first to get them on the board. Sebring managed to tie it up briefly, but Springfield wasn’t having any of that. They surged ahead in the second, courtesy of hits from Vanessa Nalevanko and Maldonado.

But the real fireworks came in the fifth inning. Springfield exploded for a whopping 11 runs, with Maldonado, Hannah Stoufer, and Mariah Jones leading the charge with their timely hits. Errors from McKinley added fuel to the fire, and Springfield capitalized on every opportunity.

Caitlin Blankenship held it down on the mound for the Tigers, giving up just four hits and three runs, none of them earned, over five solid innings. Allison Hoschar did her best for Sebring, but the Tigers’ offense was just too much to handle.

Springfield piled up an impressive 15 hits overall, with Allen leading the charge with four hits of her own. Stoufer and Jones also came up big with multiple hits, while Emily Conner, Maldonado, Jones, Romeo, and Nalevanko wreaked havoc on the base paths with their stolen bases.

Sebring had some bright spots too, with players like Bella Threet and Davianna Bower contributing hits, but in the end, it was Springfield’s day to shine.

CANFIELD ESCAPES IN EXTRAS

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WARREN OH- Canfield bested Howland in an extra inning thriller 7-6 on Tuesday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at six in the top of the eighth when Caylee Ortiz hit a solo home run to center field.

Marina Koenig collected three hits in four at bats in the win. Koenig singled in the first inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the eighth inning. Canfield opened the scoring in the first after Leah Figueroa singled, scoring one run.

Howland made the score 4-1 in the bottom of the first after Maya Kubanscek singled, scoring two runs, Sydney VanNess grounded out, scoring one run, and Calleigh Luman singled, scoring one run. Howland added one run in the third after they scored on a wild pitch.

Canfield returned the favor and scored on a wild pitch, which helped the Cardinals tie the game at five in the top of the sixth.

Canfield took the lead in the top of the seventh. Sydney Lutz singled, scoring one run, to give them the edge, 6-5.

Alyssa Massucci homered to center field, which helped Howland tie the game at six in the bottom of the seventh.

Malena Toth started in the circle for the Cardinals. The right-handed pitcher allowed seven hits and six runs (three earned) over eight innings, striking out nine and walking four. Brooke Tatar stepped in the circle first for the Tigers. The starting pitcher gave up 11 hits and seven runs (five earned) over eight innings, striking out four and walking six.

Canfield collected 11 hits in the game. Sami Economous, Lutz, Toth, Figueroa, and Ortiz each drove in one run. Koenig stole two bases. The Cardinals worked the count all day, accumulating six walks. They also stole four bases in the game. Canfield turned one double play in the game.

Kubanscek drove the middle of the lineup for Howland, leading the way with two runs batted in. She went 2-for-4 on the day.

CANFIELD GETS THE LAST LAUGH

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Canfield worked their way through a back and forth battle and topped topped Howland 7-4 on Monday.

Howland got on the board in the first inning after an error scored one run. Canfield took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Ryan Weibling doubled, and David Murphy grounded out, each scoring one run. Dominic Santee grounded out, which helped Howland tie the game at two in the top of the third. A single by Michael Patellis gave the Cardinals the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the third. Ketan Perry grounded out, which helped Howland tie the game at three in the top of the fourth.

A double by Dylan Mancini gave Canfield the lead right back, 4-3, in the bottom of the fourth. Santino Minniti was struck by a pitch, which helped Howland tie the game at four in the top of the fifth.

In the bottom of the fifth, Canfield broke up the tie when Murphy singled, scoring two runs. Then a passed ball followed to extend the lead to 7-4.

Anthony Groner earned the win for the Cardinals. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and three runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out six and walking five. Brayden Kovarik took the loss for Howland. He went four innings, giving up five runs on eight hits, striking out five and walking none. Weibling collected the save.

Canfield accumulated 11 hits in the game. Murphy provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led with three runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Tanner Stricko, Weibling, Groner, and Patellis each collected two hits. The Cardinals ran wild on the base paths, tallying five stolen bases for the game.

Brendan Ray, Luca Fronzaglio, and Bode Biggin each collected one hit for Howland. Santee, Minniti, and Perry each drove in one run. The Tigers had a strong eye at the plate, amassing eight walks for the game. Howland didn’t commit a single error in the field. Aidan Anders had the most chances in the field with 11.

CARDINALS STRIKE FIRST AND NEVER LOOK BACK

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By Ty Bartell

CANFIELD OH-  Another premier matchup inside the All American Conference (AAC) between a couple of one loss teams took place at McCune Field #7 on Monday night between The Howland Tigers and Canfield Cardinals softball teams! After both teams dropped their opening game of the season, they both had yet to taste defeat again, setting up a collision course between them.

Canfield started the game on the right foot, after Malena Toth stranded a pair of Tigers on in the first with a pair of back-to-back strikeouts, The Cardinals came right out in the bottom of the first and jumped on Howland. Leading things off, Marina Koenig blasted a solo home run to center field to lead off the game and give Canfield the early 1-0 advantage. Not done there, nine Cardinals would bat in the inning as they would compile a seven hit, four run top of the first, taking the 4-0 lead against The Tigers.

Both Malena Toth from Canfield and Brooke Tatar from Howland would effectively shut all offense down in the coming innings with both pitchers pitching around baserunners. However, Toth dealt with a bit of traffic, but she was riding cruise control through all of it, stranding multiple baserunners in the game, including leaving the bases loaded in the third.

The top of the seventh had looked like Howland would finally breakthrough, after loading the bases again, The Tigers were able to draw two consecutive walks to put two runs on the board, cutting the lead to 4-2 Canfield with Howland having the tying run at second and the go-ahead run at first. But once again, Toth found the ice in her veins to draw the slow roller to first for Kalina to step on the bag. Ballgame!

Player of the Game honors went to both Malena Toth and Jenna Triveri for Canfield as Toth was special in showcasing her ability to battle, even when traffic was on base, as the Buffalo commit is looking as strong as ever at the midway point of the season. While Triveri amassed three hits in the game, as last year’s YSN Co-Freshman of the year continues to set the tone at the top of The Cardinals lineup.

Canfield (9-1) has now won nine straight ball games and are keeping pace to claim a second consecutive AAC crown. Meanwhile, Howland (5-2) will look to gear up for the rematch against Canfield at Howland on Tuesday, April 16th with a 5 p.m. first pitch.

TIGERS THRILLED TO BE BACK ON THE DIAMOND

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HOWLAND OH- Brooke Tatar struck out 15 batters as they led Howland past Green 6-2 on Saturday at Howland on their football field. Tatar surrendered seven hits and two runs over seven innings while walking two.

Howland was the first to get on the board in the second when Calleigh Luman singled, scoring two runs. They added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Madison Schmitz doubled, and Tatar singled, each scoring one run.

Hailey Yania took the loss for Green. The righty went four innings, surrendering four runs on seven hits, striking out one and walking none.

The Tigers accumulated 10 hits in the game. Luman led with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Luman, Sydney VanNess, and Schmitz each collected two hits. Howland turned one double play in the game. They didn’t commit a single error in the field. Brianna Deter had the most chances in the field with 15.

Leadoff hitter Mackenzie Carr led the Bulldogs with four hits in four at bats. Mckenzie Collinsworth and Carr each drove in one run.

TIGERS EVEN UP SEASON SERIES WITH BOARDMAN

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Brooke Tatar was dominant in the circle, as the righty rang up 14 strikeouts in Howland’s 4-1 victory over Boardman on Tuesday at Howland Township Park. Tatar allowed three hits and one run over seven innings while walking four.

Boardman got on the board in the first inning after Alex Ward hit a solo home run to center field. Howland answered and jumped into the lead in the bottom of the first when Maya Kubancsek doubled, scoring two runs, Sydney VanNess grounded out, scoring one run, and Lily Ansel singled, scoring one run.

Gabi Sferra took the loss for Boardman. The right-handed pitcher went six innings, giving up four runs on six hits, striking out five and walking three.

Kubancsek provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led the Tigers with two runs batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-3 on the day. Alyssa Massucci and Tatar each collected two hits.

Ward went 1-for-3 at the plate as the infielder led the team with one run batted in. Maddie Wymer, Ava Freeborough, and Ward each collected one hit. The Spartans didn’t commit a single error in the field. Olivia LaCivita had the most chances with seven.

TIGERS UNLOAD BOMBARDMENT OF BERKSHIRE

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By Noah Ricks 


HOWLAND CENTER, OH – Despite transitioning to a makeshift field at the football stadium, the Howland softball team made the best of a cold late morning against Berkshire. The bats would be hot all day long as the Tigers dominated the Badgers 17-0 to improve to 2-1 on the season.

 

It was a game where four players for Howland cashed in at least 3 runs. Madison Schmitz would lead the hitting category as in 4 at-bats, she picked up 3 runs off of 3 hits, as well as 5 RBIs. Starting pitcher Brooke Tatar had her fair share on both sides of the softball as she pitched 3 innings and gave up only 1 hit and struck out 6 batters. At the plate, she compiled 3 runs off of 2 hits and got 3 RBIs. Her backup Callie Vardavas also piled in 2 strikeouts. To close things out, Alyssa Massucci had 3 runs off of 2 hits and 1 RBI.

 

The Tigers improve to 2-1 on the young season as they play host to Boardman on Tuesday in a rematch of a game played back on March 25th where the Spartans won 7-1. Throughout the first three games, Howland has been able to showcase their ferocious offense, as well as their overall team spirit. They will now look to get into the grind of AAC play on their quest to a district championship. 

LIBERTY BLASTS THEIR WAY TO SEASON SWEEP

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Sarah Spisak drove in four runs on three hits to lead Liberty past Newton Falls 15-3 on Thursday. Spisak hit a home run to center field in the sixth inning, scoring three runs, and singled in the third inning, scoring one. Chloe Fleps struck out 16 batters on the day. She also allowed seven hits and three runs over six innings while walking none.

Newton Falls got on the board in the first inning after Abby Wolford hit a solo home run to center field. They then added one run in the second after Ella Downing singled.

Liberty flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring seven runs on three hits to take a 7-2 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Phoebe Gilbert that drove in one.

Four more Leopards runs crossed the plate in the sixth inning to extend the lead to 15-2. Spisak homered to center field, scoring three runs, and Sara Horn singled, scoring one run.

Autumn Willaman led things off in the circle for Newton Falls. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and six runs over two and one-third innings, striking out none and walking eight.

Liberty amassed 17 hits in the game. Fleps led with four hits in five at bats. Horn and Gilbert each collected multiple hits. Liberty had a strong eye at the plate, piling up nine walks for the game. Horn, Rachel Strohmeyer, and Mia Parker led the team with two bases on balls each.

The Leopards were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Spisak had the most chances in the field with 16.

Wolford and Downing each collected two hits for Newton Falls. Wolford, Downing, and Kylee Lance each drove in one run.

HOWLAND FINDS A GROOVE

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Brooke Tatar struck out 13 batters as the righty led Howland past West Branch 9-3 on Friday. Tatar gave up six hits and three runs over seven innings while walking two.

Alyssa Massucci collected three hits in four at bats in the win. Massucci doubled in the first inning, doubled in the third inning, and doubled in the sixth inning.

West Branch got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Mati Hawk tripled, scoring two runs, and Sara Schmidt grounded out, scoring one run.

Howland captured the lead, 4-3, in the top of the third after Madison Schmitz singled, Tatar hit a sacrifice fly, Brianna Deter singled, and Maya Kubancsek tripled, each scoring one run.

Klary McKay took the loss for the Warriors. They went seven innings, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 12 hits, striking out three and walking none.

The Tigers piled up 13 hits in the game. Tatar provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Massucci and Deeter each collected three hits.

Lily Ansel, Schmitz, and Kubancsek each collected multiple hits for Howland. The Tigers didn’t commit a single error in the field. Deeter had the most chances in the field with 14.

Hawk provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led West Branch with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Ellie Tucker and Josie Milliken were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits while hitting back-to-back. The Warriors turned one double play in the game.