Prep softball roundup
Howland 3, Jefferson 0
HOWLAND
Hayley Marchio tossed a five-hit shutout, striking out seven and walking none as Tigers coach Bill Amero won his 300th varsity game. Julia Sheffield had three hits with a RBI for Howland (11-3) while Carmello Ruberto had two hits and a RBI.
Newton Falls 1, Warren JFK 0
NEWTON FALLS
Bailey Shade (4-7) tossed her second no-hitter of the season, striking out 19 and walking none in the nine-inning contest. Abbie Harrah had two hits and scored the only run on a sacrifice fly by Taylor Martin. Kayla Powell (3-6) took the loss for the Eagles (3-6).
Hubbard 7, Salem 2
HUBBARD
Haley Thirion had five strikeouts during a seven-hitter. Samantha Dudley and Keri Durina had three singles apiece for the Eagles (7-4, 3-3 All-American Conference White).
Struthers 5, Lakeview 2
STRUTHERS
Ashley Hefferon had her first home run of the season — a two-run blast in the third inning. Hefferon also had a single, scored twice and finished with four RBIs for the Wildcats (9-12, 4-2 AAC White). Alyssa Nicholas had two singles for Lakeview (9-1, 4-1).
Champion 20, Campbell 0
CHAMPION
Angell Hohvart had a five-inning, three-hitter that included 11 strikeouts and one walk. Kayla Hunt knocked in four runs while Taylor Petersal and Alison Sorber had three RBIs apiece for Champion (15-0, 6-0 ACC Blue).
Boardman 9, Fitch 4
AUSTINTOWN
Brooke Meenachan had four hits and Alex DiDomenico had a double and three RBIs for Boardman. Danielle Petrus tripled for the Spartans (10-6, 4-2 Federal League). Carly Ortz hit two doubles and three RBIs while Megan Carney doubled for the Falcons (5-6, 1-5).
Ursuline 9, United 7
HANOVERTON
McKenzie Stimpert had four hits and scored three runs for the Irish (12-7). Brianna Curd’s three hits included a double and drove in two runs. Kelli Kolenich had two hits to drive in three runs, For the Eagles (6-7), Taylor Smith, Cassidy Yoder and Kelsey Baker doubled.
Mooney 11, Grand Valley 1
BOARDMAN
Winning pitcher Jamie Clausen (9-5) homered and doubled to drive in three runs for the Cardinals (12-8). She struck out 13 batters in tossing a one-hitter. Katrina Larson, Shannon Saadey and Brie Ozenghar doubled with Saadey also driving in three runs.
South Range 11, Crestview 1
NEW WATERFORD
Emily Seman had three hits and Morgan Renforth had two as South Range clinched a share of the Inter Tri-County League Tier One championship. Stevie Taylor homered. for the Raiders (19-3, 11-0).
Springfield 7, East Palestine 6
NEW MIDDLETOWN
Charley Troggio had three hits for the Tigers (6-8, 5-6 ITCL Tier One). Logan Gotchel had four hits including a double for East Palestine (10-5, 6-3).
Western Reserve 11, Wellsville 0
BERLIN CENTER
April Lude (9-2) pitched a five-inning shutout, scattering six hits, as the Blue Devils (16-5, 12-0 ITCL) won their 50th league game in a row. .
McDonald 15, Southern 5
MCDONALD
Jess Montella had three singles and Rachel Jones had two for McDonald (10-3, 10-1 ITCL Tier Two). Taylor Kelm and Tesa Calvin both had two singles for Southern (4-8, 3-7).
Jackson-Milton 10, Sebring 0
NORTH JACKSON
Paije Kiraly had 11 strikeouts and no walks in throwing a no-hitter for Jackson-Milton (12-4, 9-2 ITCL Tier Two). Kiraly also had a home run and double and four RBIs. Also for the Bluejays, Maddie Griffiths had a hit and RBI
Crestwood 6, Southeast 5
RAVENNA
Reanna Szerka had a home run and single and three RBIs for Crestwood. For Southeast (6-4), Kayla Williams had four singles while Emily Gahagan and Staci Stewart had a double and single apiece.
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