HIGH-SCHOOL

Alvin Altman Ryan Kelley, Lucas Kelley to state tennis; Jackson, Hoover, Lake baseball win

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AREA ROUNDUP

HIGH SCHOOL

SOFTBALL

Two Stark County teams won district championships in softball Thursday evening, as Hoover and Tuslaw advanced to regionals.

Hoover beat archrival Jackson 5-2 in an all-Federal League showdown in the Division I district final at Mentor High School.

Tuslaw won its second straight district championship in Division III, routing host Norwayne 11-1.

In Division II, top-seeded Marlington got upset by sixth-seeded Field. The Falcons rallied for a 6-5 win at Hubbard.

BOYS TENNIS

Jackson boys tennis earns state berths

AKRON — The Jackson boys tennis team will have one singles player and a doubles team competing in next week’s Division I state tournament in Mason.

Alvin Altman advanced to the singles semifinals in Thursday’s district tournament at Springdale Athletic Club. The doubles team of Ryan Kelley and Lucas Kelley also won a pair of matches on its way to a state berth.

After losing his second-round match, GlenOak freshman Dylan Wiles will try to earn a state berth in Saturday’s play-in round. He will face Highland’s Elijah Hadler.

Jackson's Alvin Altman plays Hoover's Colin Fitzgerald in Federal League tournament at Jackson Community Courts. Saturday, April 30, 2022.

COLLEGE

Walsh baseball wins NCAA Tournament debut

DETROIT — Austin Marko’s two-run homer capped a five-run eighth inning as seventh-seeded Walsh rallied to beat No. 2 Wayne State 6-3 on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament.

In their first NCAA appearance in program history, the Cavaliers came from behind on the strength of four extra-base hits in the eighth. Shea Simmer, Matt McGrath and Joey Holinga opened the inning with three straight doubles.

Jarret Lyon also homered and doubled for Walsh, which faces Illinois-Springfield on Friday at 2:45 p.m. in a winner’s bracket game. Winning pitcher Brant Alazaus (7-1) scattered six hits over seven innings and struck out 10. Cole Brogan threw two scoreless innings of relief.

THURSDAY'S HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT SCORES

SOFTBALL

DIVISION I

Mentor district final

Hoover 5, Jackson 2

DIVISION II

Hubbard district final

Field 6, Marlington 5

DIVISION III

Creston district final

Tuslaw 11, Norwayne 1

BASEBALL

DIVISION I

Canton sectional finals

Dover 10, Cuyahoga Falls 0

Boardman 5, Fitch 0

Hoover 12, Stow 1

Lake 4, Aurora 3

Euclid sectional finals

Willoughby South 4, Green 3

Kenston 2, Kent Roosevelt 1

Mentor 11, Twinsburg 10

Jackson 10, Brush 0

Macedonia sectional finals

Walsh Jesuit 16, Madison 0

Ellet 3, Nordonia 0

Mayfield 3, Riverside 1

Massillon 11, GlenOak 4

DIVISION III

Creston sectional finals

Gilmour Acad. 3, Orrville 0

Copley sectional finals

Central Catholic at VASJ, ppd.

DIVISION IV

Struthers sectional final

Lake Center 9, Brookfield 0

HIGH SCHOOL BOX SCORES

SOFTBALL

Hoover 5, Jackson 2

Mentor Division I district final

Jackson - 000 - 101 - 0 — 2 - 4 - 3

Hoover - 102 - 101 - x — 5 - 9 - 1

Gossett and Christopher. Sy.Koosh and Kiko. W: Sy.Koosh 12-4. L: Gossett. HR: Gossett (J). Notes: Faith Reicosky (H) 3 1Bs, 2 runs scored. Faith Kiko (H) 2 1Bs, RBI. Records: Hoover 16-6.

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Field 6, Marlington 5

Hubbard Division II district final

Field - 001 - 020 - 3 — 6 - 13 - 3

Marlington - 011 - 002 - 1 — 5 - 14 - 0

Burge and Evans; S.Nase and A.Collins. W: Burge. L: Nase 16-1. Notes: Ashlyn Maurer (M) 2-for-4, triple, 2 runs; Maria Walder (M) 2-for-4; Ava Collins (M) 2-for-4, RBI double; Madelyn Bailey (M) 2 RBIs. Records: Marlington 21-2.

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BASEBALL

Massillon 11, GlenOak 4

Macedonia Division I

GlenOak - 100 - 002 - 1 — 4 - 7 - 1

Massillon - 027 - 101 - x — 11 - 13 - 2

Marran, Birchler (3) and Mengeu. Stitt and Polilli. W: Stitt 2-2. L: Marran 3-4. Notes: Tyler Hackenbracht (M) 4-for-4, 2 runs. Trey Roberson (M) 2-for-2, 3 RBIs. Drew Stitt (M) CG win, 5 Ks. Luke Senften (G) 2-for-4, RBI. Records: GlenOak 15-10, Massillon 16-8.

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Hoover 12, Stow 1

Canton Division I

Stow - 001 – 00 — 1 - 4 - 2

Hoover - 033 - 06 — 12 - 10 - 2

Jambor, Kupetz (3), Hammond (5) and Kalpac. Vardavas and Stangelo. W: Vardavas. L: Jambor. HR: Vardavas, Dyrlund. Notes: Nick Vardavas (H) 5 innings, 9 strikeouts, walk-off grand slam. Carson Dyrlund (H) 3 RBIs, 3 runs. Records: Hoover 15-7.

Nick Vardavas of Hoover delivers a pitch during their game against Jackson at Hoover on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Lake 4, Aurora 3

Canton Division I

Aurora - 011 - 010 - 0 — 3 - 7 - 2

Lake - 000 - 050 - x — 4 - 2 - 1

W: Campbell. L: Schecterman. Notes: Connor Campbell 7 innings, 4 strikeouts. Records: Lake 15-10.

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Jackson’s Garrett Wright steals second base in front of Brush’s Dylan Taylor in a Division I sectional final on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Jackson’s Alex Snyder watches his sacrifice fly which drove in the game's final run from third as the Polar Bears run-ruled Brush 10-0 in five innings to win the Division I sectional final on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Jackson 10, Brush 0

Euclid Division I

Brush - 000 - 00 — 0 - 1 - 2

Jackson - 133 - 12 — 10 - 10 – 1

W: Goodwin 5-1. L: .Jones. Notes: Alex Snyder (J) 2-for-3, 3B, 3 RBIs. Carter Mottice (J) 1-for-3, 2 RBIs. Caden Goodwin (J) 4 IPs, 1 hit allowed. Records: Brush 8-14, Jackson 19-7.

Willoughby South 4, Green 3 (8 innings)

Euclid Division I

Will.South - 200 - 000 - 11 — 4 - 6 – 1

Green - 101 - 001 00 — 3 - 1 - 1

Holmecki and Atwell. J.Rollyson, B.Rollyson(8) and Elliott. W: Holmecki 3-5. L: J.Rollyson 6-2. SV: None.HR: Willoughby South-Atwell (5). Notes: Jeremiah Atwell (WS) 2-for-3, HR, 2B, 2 RBIs. Giovanni Holmecki (WS) CG one-hitter. Jacob Rollyson (G) 1-for-3, 2 RBIs. Records: South 10-13, Green 12-9.

Harrison Central 7, Sandy Valley 2

East Division III

S.Valley – 001 – 001 - 0 — 2 – 4 – 2

Harrison – 102 – 040 – x — 7 - 10 - 1

W: Rex L: N.Petro. Notes: Nemeth 2-for-4, 2B, 2 runs. Jurosko 2-for-2 2 RBIs. Records: S.Valley 12-12

Lake Center Christian 9, Brookfield 0

Struthers Division IV

Brookfield - 000 - 000 - 0 — 0 - 2 - 3

Lake Center - 150 - 102 - x — 9 - 10 - 0

W: Maninga 7-3. L: Pawloski. Notes: Dylan Maninga (LCC) 7 innings, 6 strikeouts. Harrison Coblentz (LCC) 3-for-4, 1 run. Matt Warder (LCC) 2 singles. Thomas Fulk (LCC) 2 singles.

REGULAR SEASON

Tuslaw 6, Medina Christian 1

Tuslaw - 120 - 003 - 0 — 6 - 3 - 2

Medina Chr. - 000 - 100 - 0 — 1 - 2 - 5

W: Buchanan. L: Tackett. Notes: Liam McCollister 3 singles, 4 RBIs. Records: Tuslaw 8-18.

BOYS LACROSSE

Jackson 14 St. Edward 13

Division I regional quarterfinal

Goals: Thomas (J) 4, Chevalier (J) 4, Swingos (S) 3, Madden (S) 2, McKeigue (S) 2, Jarvis (S) 2, Davide (J) 2, Johnson (J) 2, Enovitch (S) 2, Rich (J), Hoover (J), Keller (S), Stimple (S). Assists: Johnson (J) 4, Stimple (S) 3, Thomas (J) 2, Mckiegue (S) 2, Rich (J), Hoover (J), Madden (S), Jarvis (S). Saves: Bryant (J) 13, Garvey (S) 6. Halftime: St. Edward 10-4. Records: Jackson 13-6, St. Edward 9-9.

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Thomas Chevalier, 27, of Jackson looks to get around Connor Grace, 34, of St. Ignatius during their game at Jackson on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

BOYS TRACK AND FIELD

Salem Division II district

Team scores: 1, Salem 40; 2, St. Vincent-St. Mary 25; 3 (tie), Fairless 20, Manchester 20; 5, West Branch 12; 6, Marlington 10; 7, South Range 9; 8, Field 6; 9, Coventry 3; 10 (tie), Struthers 2, Poland Seminary 2; 12, Canton South 1.

Area regional qualifiers (Top 4 advance to Austintown regional)

Discus: 1, Josiah Cox (Manchester) 170-9. Long jump: 3, Dru DeShields (West Branch) 19-7.75. 3,200-meter relay: x-1, Marlington (Cohen Boyce, Liam Blake, Noah Graham, Colin Cernansky) 7:58.04. 4, Fairless (Eric Ruegg, Allen Harrison, Joseph Slatzer, Brody Pumneo) 8:26.38.

x-Meet record

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West Holmes Division II district

Team scores: 1, West Holmes 32; 2, Indian Valley 24; 3, Garaway 19; 4, Carrollton 13; 5, Coshocton 12; 6, (tie), Claymont 11.50, Sandy Valley 11.50; 8, River View 11; 9, Minerva 10; 10, Harrison Central 8; 11 (tie), Ridgewood 2, Beaver Local 2.

Area regional qualifiers (Top 4 advance to Chillicothe regional)

Long jump: 1, Mason Tucci (Sandy Valley) 22-3.50; 2, Austin Colletti (Carrollton) 20-2. Pole 3,200-meter relay: 1, Minerva (Connor Shingleton, Ryan Cassidy, Grasyn Rettig, Mason Steele) 8:31.50.

Orrville Division II district

Team scores: 1, Keystone 30; 2, Orrville 23; 3, Brookside 22; 4, Chippewa 20; 5, Waynedale 16; 6, Fairview 13; 7, Northwest 9; 8, Northwestern 7; 9, Holy Name 6; 10, Black River 5; 11 (tie), Firelands 2, Triway 2; 13, Elyria Catholic 1.

Area regional qualifiers (Top 4 advance to Austintown regional)

Discus: 3, Connor Satterfield (Northwest) 140-6.

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD

Salem Division II district

Team scores: 1, Fairless 27; 2, Manchester 24; 3, Salem 22.50; 4, Canton South 14; 5, West Branch 13.50; 6, Field 12.50; 7, Marlington 12; 8, St. Vincent-St. Mary 8; 9, South Range 7; 10, Coventry 4.50.

Area regional qualifiers (Top 4 advance to Austintown regional)

Shot put: 3, Lauren Keithley (Marlington) 34-1; 4, Raine Rueschman (Canton South) 33-0.25. High jump: 1, Zoey Steele (Fairless) 4-10; 2, Ava Andrella (Manchester) 4-10; 3, Claire Brunner (West Branch) 4-8. 3,200-meter relay: 3, Marlington (Kenna McElroy, Stella Blake, Emily Gainer, Bella Graham) 10:23.43; 4, West Branch (Eris Dugan, Avah Stull, Clarice Martin, Kaylee Burcaw) 10:54.35.

West Holmes Division II district

Team scores: 1, West Holmes 44; 2, Tusky Valley 25; 3, Indian Valley 22.50; 4, Minerva 20; 5, Claymont 16; 6, 6, Sandy Valley 11; 7, Carrollton 8; 8, Harrison Central 5.50; 9, River View 3.

Area regional qualifiers (Top 4 advance to Chillicothe regional)

Shot put: 1, Brook Stookey (Tusky Valley) 37-6.50. High jump: 1, Abby Wheeler (Minerva) 5-1; 3, Lexi Tucci (Sandy Valley) 5-0; 4, Rileigh Mosley (Tusky Valley 4-10. Pole vault: 3, Aliyah Ross (Tusky Valley) 8-6. 3,200-meter relay: 1, Minerva (Jenna Cassidy, Hannah Ison, Hera Hoffee, Kayla Crissman) 10:04.24; 3, Carrollton (Elizabeth Funkhouser, Maddie Burgett, Erin King, Josie Burgett) 10:19.75.

Orrville Division II district

Team scores: 1, Norwayne 23.50; 2, Northwest 12; 3 (tie), Triway 11, Firelands 11; 5 (tie), Lutheran West 10, Chippewa 10; 7, Keystone 9; 8, Fairview 8; 9, Brookside 7; 10, Holy Name 6; 11, Elyria Catholic 5; 12, Tuslaw 4.50.

Area regional qualifiers (Top 4 advance to Austintown regional)

3,200-meter relay: 1, Northwest (Andrea Rohn, Abigail Zantow, Emma Weaver, Lucie Doubet) 10:30.66.

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

BASEBALL

DIVISION III

Copley sectional finals

Central Catholic at VA-SJ, 5

BOYS LACROSSE

DIVISION II

Region 6

Louisville at Kenston, 6

GIRLS LACROSSE

DIVISION I

Region 2

Brecksville or Solon at Jackson, 6

TRACK AND FIELD

DIVISION I

GlenOak, Green, Hoover, Jackson, Lake, Louisville, Massillon, McKinley, Perry at North Canton Hoover district, 4 (field events), 6 (running events)

Alliance at Austintown Fitch district, 5 (field events), 6 (running events)

DIVISION III

Central Catholic, Dalton, East Canton, Lake Center, Aquinas at Norwayne district, 4 (field events), 5:30 (running events)

Malvern, Tusky Valley (boys) at St. Clairsville district

SATURDAY

GIRLS LACROSSE

DIVISION II

Region 6

Lake vs. Kenston or Beaumont, Noon

TRACK AND FIELD

DIVISION II

Northwest, Tuslaw at Orrville district, 10 (field events), 11:30 (running events)

Canton South, Fairless, Manchester, Marlington, West Branch at Salem district, 11:30 (field events), 12:30 (running events)

Carrollton, Minerva, Sandy Valley, Tusky Valley (girls) at West Holmes district