PREP ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games
BASEBALL
Campbell 16, East 5
CAMPBELL
John Lipinski got the win for Campbell, allowing five runs on two hits and two walks while striking out five. Yianni Koullias scored three runs on three hits and Ian Sewell hit a single, a double and a triple while scoring four runs. Malik Cage reached base three times for East.
Niles 11, Hubbard 6
HUBBARD
Niles (20-2) jumped out to a 6-0 lead midway through three innings and cruised from there. Garrett Pitts was 2 for 4 with three runs scored while Jaret Johnson went 2 for 2 with a home run, three runs scored and three RBIs. Corbin Foy got the win, allowing three earned runs in five innings of work, striking out seven. Brett Lopuchovsky had two runs scored for Hubbard.
Jackson-Milton 13, Western Reserve 7
BERLIN CENTER
The Bluejays (14-5, 9-1) won the ITCL Blue Tier. Zak Lane had three hits, including a double and three RBIs while Justin Rentz picked up the win while notching a double and three RBIs himself. Wyatt Larimer and Walker Marlowe each had two hits for the Blue Devils (15-2, 8-2 ITCL Blue).
Newton Falls 6, Brookfield 1
NEWTON FALLS
J.J. Nicholas had three hits and two RBIs to lead Newton Falls, while Noah Suarez had two hits and two RBIs as well. Nate Harrah pitched seven innings for the Tigers, allowing one run on seven hits and five strikeouts. Benny Koontz also had two hits for Newton Falls, while Alex Clark had two hits for Brookfield.
Sebring 10-3, Mineral Ridge 7-5
WEATHERSFIELD
In game one, Sebring downed Mineral Ridge in 15 innings. Aaron Frantz pitched eight innings for the Rams, allowing three earned runs on 10 hits. Josh Zmuda got the win for Sebring, as he allowed one run over nine innings. He struck out 11, walked one and gave up two hits. In game two, a two out two RBI-double By Jordan Zupko gave the Rams a lead in the fourth inning that they would not relinquish. Jacob Carfolo picked up his first varsity win for the Rams.
Poland 2, Champion 0
WARREN
Anthony Calcagni knocked in both of Poland’s runs. Vince Garayua was the winning pitcher with five strikeouts and Eric White pitched a scoreless inning to earn the save.
SOFTBALL
TUESDAY’S SCORES
Boardman 5, Poland 4
POLAND
Olivia Russell, Miyah Mitchum and Savannah Dempsey each had two hits in a Boardman win. The Bulldogs came back with two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but Ashley Cornelius shut the door for the complete game. Ashley Wire, Amanda Wire and Kristyn Svetlak each had two hits for Poland.
Springfield 17, East Palestine 3
EAST PALESTINE
Lindsey Druschel led the Tigers (12-8) with four hits including two triples to drive in three runs. Cassie Bacon contributed three hits including a double to bring in three runs. Marlie Applegarth’s two hits drove in three runs. Michaela Cavalcanti hit a bases-loaded triple to drive in three runs. For East Palestine, Sadie Walker, Maddie Foster, Sara Buskirk and Lexi Moore each hit a pair of singles.
Champion 11, Girard 0
CHAMPION
Megan Turner had two hits — a home run and a double — and six RBIs to lead the Golden Flashes past Girard. McKenzie Zigmont and Amber Ricci each added two hits for Champion.
Mineral Ridge 6-2, Sebring 4-1
WEATHERSFIELD
In game one, Kim Schilling earned the win for Mineral Ridge, allowing four earned runs while striking out four. Macey Garland went 3 for 3 with two runs scored and two RBIs, while Sarah Pezzenti went 2 for 3 with a run scored. Smith led Sebring with a double and two RBIs. Schilling also won game two, collecting 10 strikeouts and giving up one earned run. Smith took the loss, striking out five and allowing two earned runs. Hannah Ramsey doubled and had an RBI for the Rams. Murphy Flowers went 2 for 3 for Sebring.
WEDNESDAY’S SCORES
Mathews 7, Pymatuning Valley 1
ANDOVER
Mathews clinched its fifth-straight NAC Stars division title. Nicole Watts gave up a run on four hits and a walk while striking out nine for the Mustangs (17-3, 13-2). Watts had two hits, including a double for two RBIs. Paige Sponsler hit a single, a double and had three RBIs and Alivia Olten had two hits. Maggie Hurst had two hits for Pymatuning Valley.
Canton South 6, Salem 2
SALEM
Canton South’s Beth Myers broke a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning with a three-run homer. Sharon Williams added a triple and two singles for Canton South. Salem’s Claire Janofa had her hitting streak extend to 15 games with a double and two singles to lead her team at the plate.
South Range 9, Poland 0
BEAVER TOWNSHIP
Codi Taylor and Hanna Dennison combined to knock in seven of South Range’s nine runs. Taylor led the Raiders with four RBIs off a three-run home run and a single. Dennison had a single and a double for three RBIs. Caragyn Yanek collected three singles and the winning pitcher was Madison Weaver, who gave up four hits and four walks while striking out two. Kristyn Svetlak had two hits for Poland.
Lakeview 13, Edgewood 1, 5 innings
CORTLAND
The Bulldogs (13-4, 9-1) clinched a share of the AAC White Tier with a blowout win. Tori Wells had a home run and a double to rack up four RBIs while Avery Steiner and Cait Kelm each had two RBIs as well. Kelm picked up the win, striking out seven Edgewood hitters and giving up two hits.
Cardinal Mooney 12, Howland 4
HOWLAND
Jordan McLay racked up four hits while Conchetta Rinaldi slugged a home rum en route to driving in three runs in the road victory. Bridget Sweeney scored five runs for the Cardinals (10-11). Sydney Shugart pitched a complete game, striking out three and walking none. Sara Price hit a home run for the Tigers (8-10).
Hubbard 12, Lakeside 0
HUBBARD
Addy Jarvis pitched a perfect five innings with 12 strikeouts and no hits for Hubbard. Jarvis also contributed two hits and three RBIs. Mikayla Smith had three hits and three runs, Emma Wukelich had two hits, three runs and two RBIs, and Annie Zagorec and Kayla Chrnelik each had two hits and two RBIs. For Lakeside, Riddell and Hamilton each pitched two innings. Riddell found one strikeout and had eight hits, and Hamilton had two strikeouts and allowed six hits.
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