Boardman runner sets record, places at state

Boardman runner sets record, places at state

Boardman’s Mark Hadley set his second consecutive school record and earned All-Ohio status by placing sixth in the 3200 at the Division I state meet in Columbus.

Hadley was also awarded All-Ohio honors by the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches for his 4.0 grade-point-average. He will next compete at The New Balance Outdoor National Championships in Greensboro, N.C.

Compco wins again in BCB action

Compco Industries defeated Lenscrafters 12-8 May 19 in Boardman Community Baseball Minor AA action. Compco’s offense was led by Tommy Fryda, Andrew Fryda and Johnny Murphy. Tommy Fryda had two hits, including a triple, and scored three runs. Andrew Fryda and Johnny Murphy added two hits and two runs apiece. A.J. Pecchia, Noah Pecchia, Jaden Rivera and Nicholas Ott all scored runs in Compco’s victory.

Boardman track team members earn league honors

Several members of the Boardman boys track team earned Federal League honors recently, including Mark Hadley, who was named League MVP.

Hadley was named First Team in the 1600 and 3200 events. Nathan Jones made the First Team in the 100.

Brian Bodrick was on the Federal League Second Team in the 200 and joined by teammates Alan Burns (800 and 1600) and Allen Starkey (long jump).

Boardman athletes listed as honorable mention choices are Will Birchfield (11o hurdles), Brian Bodrick (4x100 relay), Turel Thompson (4x100 relay), Starkey (4x100 relay) and Nathan Jones (4x100 relay).

New school records were set this season in the 4x100 relay in a time of 42.14 and in 400 by Dayne Hammond in 49.20. The boys team finished second overall in the Federal League.

Boardman baseball players named to all-league teams

In addition to winning the 2012 Federal League team title, the Boardman baseball team placed several players on the all-league team.

The group was led by Danny Popio, who was named Federal League Player of the Year.

Popio and Troy Parks were named to the First Team and Derek Pasquale and Nico DiIanni were on the Second Team. Honorable mentions went to Anthony Pascella, Cameron Rogers and Phil DiIanni.

Nathan Knaus, Jude Koury, Anthony Pacella, Derek Pasquale and Cameron Rogers were named to the Federal League All-Academic Team.

Boardman Boosters Host 29th Annual Golf Scramble

The 4 Person-Golf Scramble to benefit the Boardman Boosts will be on June 18 at the Tippecanoe Country Club Golf Course. There will be a lunch and buffet dinner as well as prizes to the first and second placers. Registration and lunch begin at 1 p.m. and the shotgun start is at 2 p.m. The cost is $396 per team to compete per $25 per person for dinner only. Make checks payable to: Boardman Booster Club. For more information contact Barb Carlon at 330-629-2705.

Extra inning win keeps Compco undefeated

Compco Industries defeated Strollo Architects 4-3 May 23 in eight innings to remain undefeated. A.J. Pecchia scored the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Compco’s offense was led by Andrew Fryda and Johnny Murphy. Fryda had two hits, one run, and one RBI, while Murphy doubled and scored in the second inning.

Compco’s pitching was led by Johnny Murphy and Tommy Fryda, who combined to hold Strollo’s offense to only three runs.

Vicarel honored as official

John Vicarel of Boardman a long-time OHSAA official, will be honored by the National Federation of High Schools for his service to student athletes and fellow officials.

Vicarel officiates football, softball and basketball. He more than 30 years of service.

He will be recognized during the OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame awards banquet in Columbus June 16.

Boosters established for Mike Mannozzi

The Michael Mannozzi Olympic Dream Fund, spearheaded by the Agnew and Basista families, has been established for the Olympic hopeful.

The public is invited to join the effort. Sponsorship monies will help offset expenses incurred in Mike’s conditioning, training regimen, and travel for various competitions and additional coaching opportunities.

For sponsorship details call Scott/Sandi Agnew at 330-758-7156 or George/Beth Basista at 330-758-7801. Follow Mike’s website at michaelmannozzi.com or Michael Mannozzi on Facebook.