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18U: FALCONS FLY PAST AVALANCHE 7-1

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STRUTHERS, OH- The Astro Falcons scored early and often en route to an easy 7-1 victory over Avalanche Monday evening in Class B play.

Brayden Beck picked up the win for Astro, allowing just one hit on three hits in six strong innings, while striking out seven and walking three.  Trey Giannini suffered the loss for Avalanche, yielding four runs in three innings of work.

Beck helped himself at the plate with two hits, including an RBI triple, and scored a run for Astro in the win.  Chase Franken and Lucas Gulczynski each slugged a pair of hits and scored a run while Burke Camper hit a double and touched home twice in the win.

Marshall Weinberg hit an RBI single in the game for Avalanche.

 

                   1 2 3 4 5 6 7   R H E
Astro          1 2  1 0 3 0 0   7 9 0
Avalanche 1  0  0 0 0 0 0   1 3 2
Brayden Beck, AJ Clegg (7) and Burke Camper; Trey Giannini, Zach Rhodanz (4), Mike Horstman (5) and Connor Lewis; WP: Beck; LP: Giannini; 2B: Camper (AF); 3B: Beck (AF)
Astro Falcons 7 – 1 Avalanche
*Story Contributed by Rob Harvischak

18U: MISIK HELPS LEAD KNIGHTLINE TO WIN IN EXTRA’S

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STRUTHERS, OH- In what can only be described as a marathon of madness, it culminated with a 6-3 Knightline victory, over DuraEdge, in 12 innings.  Tom Pitko picked up the win in relief for Knightline, while Shane Swogger was the tough-luck loser out of the bullpen for DuraEdge.  Brett Bobin recorded the final out of the game to record the save.

Kenny Misik led the way for Knightline with three hits, including a double, and two RBI.  Zach Yaskulka had two hits, including a triple, and scored a run while Kris Scandy hit an RBI double in the game.  Trevor Strohmeyer hit a two-run single and touched home in the victory.

Zack Leonard had three hits and scored twice in the game for DuraEdge.  Andrew Sabella had a pair of hits and a pair of RBI while Tyler Robinson slugged a triple and crossed home in the game.

 

                   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2  R H E
Knightline   0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 3   6 9 5
DuraEdge    2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0  3 11 3
Jack Kartsonas, Tom Pitko (8), Brett Bobin (12) and John Ritter; William Shaffer, Shane Swogger (8), Jake Bowen (12) and Brayden Cartwright; WP: Pitko; LP: Swogger; SV: Bobin; 2B: Kris Scandy (K), Kenny Misik (K); 3B: Zach Yaskulka (K), Tyler Robinson (DE), Jake Bowen (DE)
Knightline 6 – 3 DuraEdge (12 innings)
*Story Contributed by Rob Harvischak

14U: ASTRO FALCONS SWEEP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- It’s been a banner year for the 14U Astro Falcons in 2019, and now it’s official.  With a three-game sweep of A2Z Athletics, the Birds are flying high once again as 14U Champions of the Youngstown Class B League.

An early lead in the third matchup helped Astro defeat A2Z Athletics 8-3 on Sunday. The Astro Falcons scored on a double by Broc Lowry and a groundout by Gino Lazzari in the first inning.

Jack Knight led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Astro Falcons. He went four innings, allowing two runs on three hits.

Braeden D’Angelo led things off on the mound for A2Z Athletics. He lasted one inning, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out one. Nick Kingerski threw five innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Astro Falcons 14U tallied seven hits in the game. Ben Slanker and AJ Havrilla all managed multiple hits for the Astro Falcons. Havrilla and Slanker each collected two hits to lead the team.

Shane Lindstrom led A2Z Athletics with two hits in two at-bats.

 

 

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BECK LEADS ASTRO FALCONS PAST WHITING ROLL-OFFS

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STRUTHERS, OH- Brayden Beck was outstanding on the mound for the Astro Falcons on Memorial Day.  The Canfield pitcher threw a complete-game during the Falcons’ 11-1 victory over Whiting Roll-Offs.  Beck went 6 strong innings giving up only four hits, and three walks while giving up no earned runs and fanning five.

Brayden Beck, Astro Falcons

Offensively, Josh Hoffman led the way for the Blue and Orange with a 2-3 day with a walk, three runs, and 2 RBI.  Also contributing for the Falcons was Dom Pilolli (Canfield) who went 2-3 with three runs, and Connor Miller who drove in a pair.

For Whiting, Ricky Telesz inherits the loss.  Telesz went 3 innings, giving up 9 runs on 6 hits (7 earned) while walking 7 and striking out 3.

Matt Dubois, Telesz, Luke Bailey, and Hunter Bates all had hits for Whiting.

With the win (1-0), the Astro Falcons claim the top spot in the Cene/Goldstone Division, while Whiting (0-2) falls two games back.

RAIDERS RIDE INTO DISTRICT FINALS

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STRUTHERS, OH- This was a matchup that was a long time coming.  These two teams faced off a week ago at the same location in Cene Park, and in a battle of who could show less about their roster, the Raiders proved victorious 3-1.  On Monday night with season’s on the line- South Range put their top arm on the bump, and everything came up aces for the Raiders.

South Range sophomore, Jake Gehring (NE8 Player of the Year) gave up a single run on seven hits and walked one while fanning 11 Irish during the teams 7-1 victory over Ursuline.

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

Leading the way on offense for the Raiders was sophomore All-NE8 second teamer, Brandon Mikos who punched in 3 RBI on the night on two hits.  Also contributing were Jared Bajerski with 2 RBI, and Ben Rivera and Gehring who produced a run apiece.

Joel Kreuzwieser took the loss for Ursuline. He surrendered two runs on four hits over three innings, striking out two.

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

Jeremy Kreuzwieser led Ursuline with two hits in four at-bats. Ursuline was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Jake Freisen had the most chances in the field with five.

The Raiders will now face Canton Central Catholic on Wednesday in the D3 District Finals, which will perhaps be the biggest game in the state of Ohio.  YSN will have you covered with tape-delayed coverage of the game from Cene Park.

 

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DESTINY HAS GOOD NIGHT, LADY IRISH ROLL

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ASHTABULA, OH- The Lady Irish kept the fire going through the weekend with an 18-1 trouncing of Edgewood.  Ursuline was supported offensively by Destiny Goodnight and Julia Nutter who had 4 hits apiece.  Also marking up the softball were Maris Barbato, Emily Holland, and Emma Ericson who had three hits each.  Paige Ogden, and Gia Caldrone contributed a pair of knocks as well.

Ogden also came through in the clutch leading the way with 5 RBI for the Green Machine.

Emma Ericson moved to 11-0 on the year in the circle as she struck out 6, and walked one in the victory.

The Lady Irish now prepare for Tuesday’s D2 District Semifinal against West Branch set for 5 pm at YSU.

 

*Contributed by Mike Kernan

SOUTH RANGE EDGES URSULINE AT CENE

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STRUTHERS, OH- In one of the most anticipated games of the season, it was a battle of who could show less to the other team.  With both teams looking for a rematch with more at stake next week, South Range Coach Hanek and Ursuline Coach Weymer both wanted the win- but neither wanted to show their cards or give the other team even the slightest of advantages.

That said, the Raiders defeated Ursuline 3-1 on Friday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at one with the Raiders batting in the top of the fifth when South Range Senior Jared Bajerski drew a walk, scoring one run.

Nolan Shannon was impressive and led the Raiders to victory on the hill. He lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out four.

Jonah Kirchner took the loss for Ursuline. He went six innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out three.

Josh Stear led Raiders with two hits in three at-bats. The Raiders was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Brandon Mikos made the most plays with eight.

 

 

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HOLLAND, URSULINE SIZZLE PAST SOUTH RANGE

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CANFIELD, OH- Ursuline 7 – South Range 1

Ursuline (23-2) beat South Range 7-1 behind Emily Holland’s 5-hitter for her 13th win of the season. Madelyn Miklandric had 2 hits and an RBI while Paige Ogden hit a 2-run triple in the 2nd inning.  Gia Caldrone hit a 2-run double in the 5th inning. Emma Ericson pitched a perfect final inning for the Lady Irish.  Bree Kohler hit a home run and single while M Slabach had two hits for the Raiders.

Ursuline (23-2) – 0 2 0 0 2 3 0 – 7/7/1
South Range – 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 – 1/5/0

UHS battery – Emily Holland (W 13-2) 6 inn – 3K&1BB; Emma Ericson 1 Inn 0K&0BB;
SR battery – B Kohler (L) 7 inn 8K/4BB/3HBP;

2 or more hits : U –  Madelyn Miklandric (2); SR – Kohler (2), Slabach (2);
Doubles : U – Gia Caldrone;
Triples : U – Paige Ogden;
Home Runs : SR – Kohler;
2 or more RBI : U – Ogden (2), Caldrone (2);

Ursuline next game :
Tuesday 5/14 – D2 District Semi Championship vs West Branch @ YSU 5:00pm

 

*Contributed by Mike Kernan

CALDRONE PERFECT AT THE PLATE, PROPELS LADY IRISH PAST HOWLAND

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Ursuline beat Howland 12-2 to win the Youngstown State Division 2 Sectional Championship. Emily Holland won her 12th game of the season as she gave up 3 hits, struck out 5 in 4 2/3 innings and hit an RBI double.  Gia Caldrone had 4 hits which included 2 doubles and 4 RBI while Destiny Goodnight also had 4 hits which included 4 runs, 3 stolen bases and 2 RBI.  Alyssa Sheely added a single, triple and 3 runs scored while Julia Nutter hit a single and double and 3 RBI.  Emma Ericson also had two hits for the Lady Irish (22-2). For the Lady Tigers, Bailey Beasom had 3 hits and Emily O’Connell had 2 hits.  Ursuline plays the winner of Salem/West Branch next Tuesday at YSU in the District Semis.

Howland – 0 0 0 0 0 2 – 2/6/1
Ursuline (22-2) – 4 2 0 3 0 3 – 12/14/2

UHS battery – Emily Holland (W 12-2) 4 2/3 inn 5K/1BB; Emma Ericson 1 1/3 1K/0BB;

2 or more hits : U –  Alyssa Sheely (2), Julia Nutter (2), Emma Ericson (2), Gia Caldrone (4), Destiny Goodnight (4); H – Bailey Beasom (3), Emily O’Connell (2);
Doubles : U – Nutter, Emily Holland, Caldrone (2); H – Darlington;
Triples : U – Sheely;
Home Runs : U – None;
2 or more RBI : U – Caldrone (4), Nutter (3), Goodnight (2);

Ursuline next game :
Tuesday 5/14 vs West Branch/Salem winner @ YSU 5:00pm – D2 District Semi

 

*Contributed by Mike Kernan

EARLY SCORES LEAD URSULINE TO VICTORY OVER BRISTOL

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Ursuline (21-2) beat Bristol 2-0 behind Emily Holland & Emma Ericson’s combined 3-hit shutout.  Holland struck out 6 in 4 innings and Ericson struck out 4 in 3 innings of relief work and also added 2 singles.

Maris Barbato went 3 for 3 with a single, double and triple while Alyssa Sheely hit an inside the park home run for the Lady Irish. For Bristol (13-2), Kayla Switzer and Miller each doubled.

The Lady Irish will now play host to the winner of the Howland/Niles game at YSU this Thursday at 5pm in the Division 2 Sectional Championship.

Bristol (13-2) – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0/3/0
Ursuline (21-2) – 1 1 0 0 0 0 X – 2/9/0

 

*Contributed by Mike Kernan