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EAGLES AREN’T SLOWING DOWN ONE BIT

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LOUISVILLE, OHIO- Four runs in the third inning led the Warren JFK Eagles past the Dalton Bulldogs 7-1 on Thursday in the Regional Semifinal round of Division IV statewide tournament.

The Eagles batters contributing to the big inning included Jake Hettrick-Carfangia, Micheal Bartoe, Santino Ciambotti, and Jaden Rishel, who all drove in runs. Ciambotti, Rishel, Michael Condoleon, Hettrick-Carfangia, and Dominic Ryan each collected one hit to lead things at the plate for the Eagles.

Freddy Bolchalk led things off on the mound for for the Eagles as he allowed four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out six and walking one. Seth Wyckoff was on the pitcher’s mound for the Bulldogs as the lefty surrendered five runs on one hit over two innings, striking out one. Justin Basinger and Will Carmichael entered the game from the bullpen, throwing four innings and one inning respectively.

The Eagles will now move onto the Regional Final round to take on Calvert.

 

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EAGLES WOULD NOT BE DENIED

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SPRINGFIELD, OHIO- Jaden Rishel shut down the Springfield Tigers in the Division IV District Championship, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Warren JFK Eagles to a 3-0 victory on Thursday.

One bright spot for the Tigers was a single by Kolten Ruark in the seventh inning. The Eagles racked up eight hits as Micheal Bartoe and Caleb Hadley all had multiple hits to lead things at the plate while Rishel led the Eagles to victory on the mound as he lasted seven innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out six and walking one.

Braden Butler took the loss on the mound for the Tigers as the righty went six innings, allowing three runs on eight hits, striking out four and walking one.

The Eagles will now advance to the Regional Semifinal where they will take on the Dalton Bulldogs. That game is scheduled for June 1st at 2:00.

 

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JFK BLASTS RIGHT THROUGH THE SEMIFINALS

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- JFK had no trouble on offense Tuesday, winning big over Bristol Panthers 11-1 in the district semifinals.

The Eagles got on the board in the first inning when Dominic Ryan singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

JFK notched five runs in the third inning. Their big inning was driven by a single by Jake Hettrick-Carfangia, a sac fly by Andrew Lapolla, a fielder’s choice by Santino Ciambotti, an error on a ball put in play by Jaden Rishel, and a double by Micheal Bartoe.

Freddy Bolchalk led the Eagles to victory on the pitcher’s mound. The pitcher went five innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out 12 and walking one.

Diesel Willams took the loss for Bristol. The pitcher went three innings, allowing eight runs on six hits.

JFK scattered nine hits in the game. Ryan and Aidan Rossi each had multiple hits. Rossi and Ryan each managed two hits to lead the offense.

JFK SHUTS IT DOWN AGAINST HEARTLAND

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WARREN OH- Jaden Rishel threw a shutout to lead John F. Kennedy Catholic  past Heartland Christian 6-0 on Thursday.

A single by Drew Walker in the fourth inning was a positive for Heartland Christian.

Rishel led things off on the mound for the Eagles. Rishel surrendered zero runs on one hit over seven innings, striking out ten.

Will Morgan led things off on the hill for Heartland Christian. The pitcher lasted four innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while striking out one. Brett Walker threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

JFK tallied 11 hits in the game. Michael Condoleon, Micheal Bartoe, and Aidan Rossi each racked up multiple hits. Condoleon went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the way in hits.

Walker led Heartland Christian with one hit in two at bats.

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EAGKES ROAM PAST ROVERS

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ROOTSTOWN, OHIO- A run here and a run there helped propel the Warren JFK Eagles to a big win over Rootstown on Monday, 9-3.

In what was a back and forth battle, the Eagles pulled away for good with two runs in the fourth inning. Andrew Lapolla was the winning pitcher as he allowed seven hits and three runs over five innings, striking out one. Dominic Ryan threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

The Eagles totaled ten hits as Lapolla and Micheal Bartoe all had multiple hits as Bartoe and Lapolla all had three hits to lead the Eagles. Rootstown tallied nine hits as Blake Postlethwait, Joe Weaver, and Tony Karp all managed multiple hits for Rootstown.

Austin Biggin took the loss for Rootstown. Biggin surrendered four runs on two hits over four innings, striking out three. Rootstown and Warren JFK will take on each other again on Tuesday. 

 

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JFK HAS A FUN FRIDAY

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By Michael Wolfgang

WARREN, OHIO – A great way to put yourself in a good position to secure a win is jumping on your opponent early and asserting yourself as the superior team.

Three runs in the bottom of the first inning was how JFK did just that in their 8-0 victory over Champion on Friday. The display on offense was powered by a handful of guys throughout the JFK lineup like Dominic Ryan, Hettrick-Carfangia, Santino Ciambotti, and Jaden Rishel, who each had RBIs in their big four run fourth inning.

Rishel pitched a gem of a game for JFK and came out as the winning pitcher. Rishel’s outing lasted six innings as he allowed just one hit and zero runs and sitting down five Champion batters through strikeouts. To finish with the eight runs,

JFK floated in 13 hits five five players going for multi-hit performances, showing a good balance throughout their lineup. Each team committed two errors in the field. 

HOBAN OUTLASTS IN THRILLER AGAINST JFK

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AKRON, OH- Both teams were strong on the pitcher’s mound on Thursday, but Archbishop Hoban was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Warren JFK on Thursday. Jaden Rishel started the game for the Eagles and recorded 18 outs, respectively.

Jordan Kievman earned the win for Hoban. The fireballer lasted five innings, allowing four hits and zero runs while striking out seven. Luke Driscoll threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Rishel started the game for JFK. Rishel went six innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out one.

Aidan Rossi, Michael Condoleon, Andrew Lapolla, Micheal Bartoe, and Dominic Ryan each collected one hit to lead John F. Kennedy Catholic Varsity Eagles.

Michael Ciavolella went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Knights in hits. Archbishop Hoban didn’t commit a single error in the field. Blake Bantum had nine chances in the field, the most on the team.

EAGLES SHINE BRIGHTEST UNDER THE LIGHTS

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By Matt Morrison


NILES, OHIO-  Warren JFK snuck a close win from Warren G. Harding 3-1, in what was a game that came down to the last at bat when Warren G. Harding’s Clark Kellar struck out with two men on base.

The Eagles were led by Santino Ciambotti and by Caleb Hadley, who both had multiple hits. Freddy Bolchalk was in the zone on the mound for the Eagles, allowing only 4 hits, 1 run, and sat down ten batters at the plate.

Braylen Schuller was the losing pitcher of the night, allowing 7 hits, 3 runs, and 3 strikeouts through six innings of work.

The Eagles will return to play Benedictine on the road this Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. 

JFK LOOKS STRONG IN EARLY GOING

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STRUTHERS, OH- Warren John F. Kennedy Catholic took the contest against Ursuline on Monday, 4-1

Ursuline got on the board in the first inning when Luca Ricchiuti drove in one when Ricchiuti singled.

In the top of the third inning, JFK tied things up at one when Aidan Rossi singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

The Eagles pulled away for good with two runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Jake Hettrick doubled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run and Micheal Bartoe’s sac fly scored one run for JFK.

Jaden Rishel pitched the Eagles to victory. The fireballer lasted four innings, allowing six hits and one run while striking out four. Hettrick threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Jack Erison led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Ursuline. The pitcher allowed two hits and three runs over four innings, striking out three and walking one. Anthony Triveri and Tom Gronner entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two innings and one inning respectively.

Hettrick led the Eagles with two hits in three at-bats. JFK was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Caleb Hadley had the most chances in the field with seven.

Ursuline saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game. Ricchiuti and Johnny Cambert all had multiple hits for Ursuline. Ursuline was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Andrew Kirila made the most plays with seven.

 

BUENTE TABBED TO LEAD JFK IN NEXT CHAPTER

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WARREN, OH- The next chapter in John F. Kennedy Catholic School football begins today. After meeting with our team this morning, Mr. Joseph Kenneally, President, announces that Mr. Damon Buente has been selected as the Head Varsity Football Coach. He says, “I am thrilled that Damon will take the reins of the Kennedy Football Program. A number of talented coaches applied for this position and, ultimately, we believe Coach Buente is the person to guide our program into the future. I appreciate the fact that he has an established relationship with our players and program continuity for our team was critical in our decision process. Coach Buente will continue our proud tradition of teaching players to be leaders of courage, integrity, and dedication on the field and in the classroom.”

Coach Buente has 11 years of varsity experience as a strength conditioning coach, offensive coordinator, and coaching both sides of the ball during his career at both Canfield and Western Reserve High Schools. Since 2014 he has also coached Track as an assistant and head coach at Western Reserve and most recently joined the 2022 Kennedy Football staff as a Varsity Assistant Coach and 2023 Assistant Track Coach. Coach Buente says of his appointment, “I am forever grateful for the mentorship and guidance that Coach Prologo gave to me and my peers. While growing up, I gave him every reason to give up on me as a player and he never did. How lucky I am to pick up the torch at a program like JFK. I’m very fortunate and excited to get to work with our team.”

Coach Buente is a 2012 graduate of Miami University and has taught both high school and junior high at Western Reserve Local Schools since 2014. He serves as a member of the District Autism Awareness Team and Trauma Informed Care Team.

Questions can be directed to President Joseph Kenneally at 330-369-1804 or [email protected].