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URSULINE TAKES THE STING OUT OF THE JACKETS

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WELLINGTON OH-  Even though Ursuline gave up three runs in the third inning, they still defeated Perrysburg 6-5 on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets scored their runs on a home run by Ella Leonard.

The Yellow Jackets got things moving in the first inning. Jessica Miller’s sac fly scored one run.

In the bottom of the first inning, Ursuline tied things up at one when Paige Ogden’s sac fly scored one run.

The Irish pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third an error scored one run, and Madelyn Miklandric doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring three runs.

Ogden was credited with the victory for Ursuline. The righty went six and two-thirds innings, allowing five runs on six hits and striking out nine. Liza Barbato threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Barbato recorded the last out to earn the save.

Maison Gerrard took the loss for the Yellow Jackets. The righthander allowed six hits and six runs over six innings, striking out three and walking one.

The Irish hit one home run on the day. Mia Opalick went for the long ball in the fifth inning.

Alyssa Sheely went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Ursuline in hits. Ursuline didn’t commit a single error in the field. Miklandric had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

The Yellow Jackets scattered six hits in the game. Cassie Plummer and Miller all had multiple hits.

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LEGENDS OF THE PAST: KEVIN TUMINELLO (BOARDMAN)

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BOARDMAN OH- The Boardman Spartans football program’s history is riddled with high end talent. Especially when you look into the 90’s and 00’s. One of best offensive lineman to come out of that period is Kevin Tuminello.

Kevin, a graduate from Boardman in 2003 spent his senior season as a captain. He was 1st team Steel Valley, and special mention Division 1 All State. Always a hard worker in the classroom as well Kevin warned many awards given to student athletes.

Kevin continued his athletic and academic career at Georgia Tech. He was seen by a coach on film who was recruiting another player. Kevin worked his way from a 1 star recruit when his a recruitment process started to a 3 star by the time he committed to Georgia Tech. He played for the Yellow Jackets between 2004-2007. Majoring in Construction Management, Kevin continued to excel not just on the football field, but in the classroom at one of the toughest institutions in the country. Kevin earned multiple awards and accommodations for his work in school. He was named Academic-All ACC three years. His senior season he won the Senior Academic Excellence Award.  Not to overshadow his work on the field Kevin was named 2nd Team All ACC In 2007.

After he graduated from Georgia Tech Kevin signed an unstaffed free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints. In 2018 Kevin was inducted into the Boardman Hall of Fame.

Anthony Hartwig had the opportunity to talk with Kevin about his career at Boardman, his time at Georgia Tech, and much more. Enjoy YSN’s latest Legend of The Past as we shine a light on a great Spartan, Kevin Tuminello.

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GIRARD’S JOHNSON SET TO CREATE BUZZ AT BW

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GIRARD, OH- Girard Senior, Michael Johnson has decided to continue his academic and athletic career at Baldwin Wallace University.  Johnson helped lead his team to the State Championship game in 2018.

Over the course of his career as an Indian, Johnson racked up 57 tackles on defense as a safety.  Offensively this year Michael hauled in 250 yards receiving and was in the painted grass 5 times in 2018 at the wideout position.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL JOHNSON

Michael has a 3.0 GPA and will attend school to study Pre-Med while playing wide receiver for the Jackets.  We at YSN wish Michael and his family the best of luck at the next level on and off the field!  Go Yellow Jackets!