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Softball Game Preview: Strasburg-Franklin Plays at Home
The Strasburg-Franklin Tigers will be playing at home against the Hiland Hawks at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Strasburg-Franklin has 15 straight wins, Hiland has eight straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field. In what's become...
Boys Track: Morlocks lead loaded throwing field at WCAL Championships
If you want to get a look at some of the best throwers in the state, the Wayne County Athletic League Championships is the place to be this weekend. The annual conference meet, which will take place Friday and Saturday at Dalton’s McFarren Field, features a host of talented individuals in both the shot put and discus, led by Norwayne’s Dillon Morlock. ...
Canton South senior softball player Evelyn Lynn chases state home run record
CANTON TWP. — Her high school softball career may be winding down, but Canton South senior Evelyn Lynn still is chasing history. Lynn took another step in her journey in the Wildcats' 12-2 Division III sectional semifinal win over Brookfield. No. 12-seeded Canton South advanced to play at No. 2-seeded South Range at 5 p.m. Thursday in a sectional final. ...
Find out what Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman told Massillon crowd Tuesday
MASSILLON − Marcus Freeman was willing to come to Massillon. He wasn't willing to name Notre Dame's starting quarterback — transfer portal arrival Riley Leonard, or anyone else. "Competition leads...
Mount Vernon wins first of two-game conference title showdown against New Philadelphia
NEW PHILADELPHIA — Visiting Mount Vernon landed the first blow in a two-game Ohio Cardinal Conference title showdown with New Philadelphia by rolling to a 12-1 five-inning baseball win over the Quakers on Tuesday at Tuscora Park. In doing so, the Yellow Jackets gained at least a share of...
Baseball Recap: Perry comes up short despite Joey Mcgraw-Allen's strong performance
Perry won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Monday. They lost 9-3 to the Fowler Eagles. Joey Mcgraw-Allen was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Michael Werner, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Yellow Jackets clinch share of OCC title
NEW PHILADELPHIA — Mount Vernon’s final pass through the Ohio Cardinal Conference resulted in a championship. Konner Daughriety fired a complete game two-hitter as the Yellow Jackets locked up at least a share of the OCC title with a run rule-shortened 12-1 win at New Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Yellow Jackets claim outright OCC title
MOUNT VERNON — The Yellow Jackets didn’t feel like sharing. Kayden Packard scattered eight hits over seven innings as Mount Vernon won an outright Ohio Cardinal Conference championship with a 2-1 win over New Philadelphia on Wednesday. The Jackets (19-3, 12-2) swept the home-and-home series from the Quakers...
Hiland claims tight victory against Indian Valley
Hiland posted a narrow 7-6 win over Indian Valley during this Ohio baseball game on May 8. Check out our complete boys baseball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card.
Waynedale wins pitching duel between Shane Coblentz and Seth Wyckoff
DALTON — There are a lot of important ingredients for a high school baseball tournament run. None more important than pitching. In that case, Dalton and Waynedale are in good shape heading into the postseason. Dalton’s Seth Wyckoff and Waynedale’s Shane Coblentz both twirled gems on the mound for...
Dover baseball can't pull off late rally against Canton Central Catholic
DOVER — Dover’s baseball team fell behind by five runs but staged an impressive seventh-inning rally that came up just short as the Crimson Tornadoes dropped a 6-5 decision to Canton Central Catholic at Dover City Park on Monday evening. With the setback, Dover is now 12-10, while Central, which has won seven of its past eight games, improved to 11-8. ...
Baseball Game Preview: Strasburg-Franklin on Home-Turf
The Strasburg-Franklin Tigers will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Dalton Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. Strasburg-Franklin will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak alive. In what's become a running theme this season, Strasburg-Franklin gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. Their...
Baseball Recap: Strasburg-Franklin wins going away against Malvern
In what's become a running theme this season, Strasburg-Franklin gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Malvern Hornets with a sharp 9-1 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Strasburg-Franklin also won the last time the pair played last Monday.
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