Sports briefs

Neighbors Blitz starts next week

It’s football season - and not just for the varsity teams.

Starting next Saturday, Neighbors will launch its version of the Blitz, a look at the schedules, results and photos from community football games. We’ll include information about the Little Bulldogs, the middle school teams, the freshman games and the junior varsity squad.

Coaches and parents are already working to get us the information we need for this one page, weekly feature. But we can always use more help. Send us game recaps, stats and photos at neighbors@vindy.com. Don’t forget about the cheerleaders, concession workers or fans, either. Sending your material by Tuesday will enhance your chances of getting it published in the next edition.

Poland girls golfers earn first win of season

The Poland High girls golf team began its season with a two-shot win over Nordonia (179) and fell two strokes short of Revere (175) on Aug. 11 at Mill Creek South.

Poland (177) was paced by Melinda Hannon’s 41 and Allison Mitzel’s 43. Teammates Giana DiBenedetto shot a 45 and Natalie Rivello carded a 48.

Support the Bulldogs and win big

The Poland All-Sports Booster Club is sponsoring Poland’s first-ever Bulldog 100, a maximum 100-ticket raffle with a chance to win up to $3,500.

Tickets for the raffle are $100 each. Not more than 100 tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn during halftime of the football game against Youngstown East Oct. 15. Prizes include five third-place prizes of $100, two second-place prizes of $500 and one grand prize of $3,500.

Contact David Thompson at 330-314-8619 or Debbie Ruehs at 330-757-3153. Visit www.polandboosters.com for official rules.

Get involved in fall baseball

Boardman Park and Jump start Sports will host a Boardman Youth Fall Baseball Program from Sept. 12 to Oct. 17.

T-Birds T-Ball is a fun and highly instructional introduction to baseball for 3 and 4-year-olds. T-Ball sessions are 1 p.m. to 2 p.m..

Rookie League Baseball is an introduction to coach-pitch baseball for 5 and 6-year-olds. These sessions are from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

All sessions are at the Boardman Park baseball fields. Coaching will be led by Jump Start Sports Program Directors, but parents may assist.

All Fall Baseball programs cost $65 ($70 for nonresidents), and includes a team shirt and MLB hat.

To register, visit www.JumpStartSports.com. Paper registration is available with a $10 processing fee. For information, contact Rick Hart at 330-656-0090.