Friday, February 22, 2013
BGMS goes to EOWL
The Boardman Glenwood Middle School wrestling team wrapped its season at the Eastern Ohio Wrestling League tournament. BGMS had three wrestlers place in the top six of their weight classes. Nick Leonardo placed sixth, Julian Vargas was sixth and Richard Fisher placed third.
This season, the following wrestlers all won 10 or more matches: Matt Maroni, Nick Leonardo, Richard Fisher, John Fleet, Evan Walton and Dante Davis. Fleet had a team-leading 21 wins.
Boardman HOF names being accepted
Nominations for induction into the 2013 class of the Boardman High School Athletic Hall of Fame are being accepted.
Names for the HOF, sponsored by the Boardman Booster Club, may be submitted to the school’s athletic office at 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, OH 44512. Inductees must have graduated from BHS at least 15 years ago or have made a lasting impact on the athletic program as a coach, booster or contributor — include details of accomplishments.
Alex DiDomenico Big Ten pitcher of week
Ohio State sophomore Alex DiDomenico was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced Monday. The award is the first career Big Ten weekly honor for DiDomenico.
The Boardman High graduate posted a spotless earned run average last weekend, pitching 15 innings in three appearances at the Jacksonville Tournament where she held opponents to a .130 average. She closed the weekend with an eight-inning effort against No. 16/17 Louisville, scattering just four hits while striking out three in the win Feb. 16. DiDomenico won the opening game against Bethune-Cookman Feb. 15, striking out four, before coming onto pitch three innings of scoreless relief against the Wildcats Feb. 15.