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Madison track and field: Sienna Sidoti finds niche in high jump
When Sienna Sidoti steps into the high jump competition area May 22 during Day 1 of the Division I Austintown-Fitch Regional, she will likely do so with one of the more unique paths to state caliber in the field. It wasn’t that long ago, after all, that the Madison sophomore...
High school baseball: (1) Perry vs (7) Berkshire district semifinal capsule
On Deck: Winner advances to play the winner of (3) LaBrae and (11) Crestview in a district final at Struthers on May 22. For the Record: Perry has been a constant all season and started the postseason on the same note, with a strong showing from the batter’s box. The Pirates have scored 161 runs this season, highlighted by Cade Henderson and Owen McKoon, who have combined for 63 runs. McKoon is also among the News-Herald area leaders in batting average (.493), doubles (seven) and triples (four). Henderson (.400), and Luke Sivon (.397) have also been strong from the plate. Perry has been consistent up and down the batting order all season. Four Pirates pitchers have been strong all with sub 3.00 ERAs highlighted by Aiden Bowman with a 2.00 ERA. Both Logan Buehner and Pentek each have more than 35 strikeouts. … Berkshire had an up-and-down end to the regular season but got its groove back just before the postseason. The Badgers defeated Bristol and Wickliffe, the latter clinching the CVC Valley title. They are led by Patrick Brancel who has been strong from the plate all season, hitting .483 with 14 RBI and 10 doubles. The bats of Ethan Martin (.352) and Sam Barcikoski (.311) have been just as strong from the plate for a well-hitting middle of the order. Brancel and Martin each have recorded four or more wins on the season and have ERAs under 2.00. It will be a battle of strength vs. strength to advance to the final.
Lexington wins first outright Ohio Cardinal Conference softball title in 19 years
MADISON TOWNSHIP — If she wasn't before, Quinn Patrick is now a firm believer in second chances. The Lexington freshman was given one and made the most of it during a 6-1 win over Madison that netted Lady Lex its first Ohio Cardinal Conference championship since 2009 and first outright title since 2005. ...
(8) Riverside vs. (2) Walsh Jesuit: Preview capsule for May 22 regional semifinal softball game
Where: Youngstown State University, 551 Ford Ave., Youngstown. Riverside’s path: Defeated Massillon Perry, 4-0, def. Louisville, 2-0, def. North Canton Hoover, 6-2 Walsh Jesuit’s path: Defeated Alliance, 13-0, def. Akron Hoban, 16-1, def. Uniontown Lake, 4-0 On deck: Winner advances to the regional championship game to face the...
Perry baseball: Pirates’ ‘bulldog mentality’ leads to a 10-1 district semifinal win over Berkshire
STRUTHERS — The last time the Perry baseball team departed Cene Park in Struthers, it was on the losing end of a 6-0 district semifinal loss to Lakeview last spring. The Pirates returned to Cene Park on May 20 with some unfinished business in mind — then they followed through with that business in demonstrative fashion.
Geneva vs. Salem baseball: Eagles overcome early miscue for 5-2 victory, advance to district final
LOUISVILLE — Geneva didn’t let a third-inning throwing error cost itself against Salem in a district semifinal on May 20. The Eagles’ relay to home from the outfield reached the plate, but a toss to third was offline, and the Quakers scored two runs. The Eagles responded...
Weybrecht, Gilmour all about business en route to Division II Perry District track and field team crown
Walking into the stadium for Day 1 of the Division II Perry District, someone in the Gilmour contingent had a wireless speaker blaring Rihanna’s “Work.”. The Lancers are all about business this time of year. That work day isn’t complete until they walk out of district, hardware in...
Captains rally in ninth, win, 13-9, in 10 innings over Lugnuts
The Captains scored two runs in the ninth to force extra innings, then plated four in the 10th to surge past Lansing, 13-9, on May 19. In the ninth inning, Alex Mooney hit a sacrifice fly and C.J. Kayfus hit into a run-scoring fielder’s choice to tie the game at 9-9.
Salem falls to Geneva; West Branch edges NDCL in district baseball
Salem lost to Geneva and West Branch edged NDCL in Division II district baseball action Monday at Louisville High School’s Biery Athletic Complex. In the opening game of the doubleheader, Geneva rallied past Salem, 5-2. The Quakers had taken a 2-0 advantage in the third inning but the Eagles...
Independence vs. Chardon boys volleyball: Hilltoppers fall at doorstep to state, 3-0
Chardon and Independence met in a Division II regional final for the second year in a row on May 18 at Mentor. A slow start was too much for the Hilltoppers to overcome in this year’s match.They had two rallies fall short and were swept by Independence to finish as regional runner-up for the second […]
Baseball Recap: Lake Catholic finds home field redemption against Wickliffe
There's no place like home for Lake Catholic, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Wickliffe Blue Devils a 7-0 shutout on Friday. Lake Catholic pushed their record up to 13-12 with that win, which was their fourth straight...
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