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High School Sports Roundup from April 1

SOFTBALL Lakeview 10, Langley 2 — Lakeview scored three first inning runs, but broke the game open with a six-run second inning. Riley Barnot, Mackenzie Stowe, Isabella Isenberg and Annaliese DeJulio had two hits each for the Bulldogs. Stowe drove in three runs, while Isenberg, Paige Schwartz and Ava Nolan had two RBIs each for Lakeview. Jianna Shaker pitched a complete game, striking out nine for Lakeview. Kaneland 8, Lakeview 6 — Rylee Barnot had two hits and an RBI to lead Lakeview in out-of-town action in Myrtle Beach. Annaliese DeJulio also had two hits for the Bulldogs, ...

Fitch starts season by beating Poland as storm cuts game short

AUSTINTOWN — Mother Nature cut Austintown Fitch’s season opener Tuesday short, but not before the Falcons surpassed the middle of the fifth inning and earned their first win of the year. After falling behind in the top of the first, Fitch hung seven runs on Poland in the third inning ...

Harding looking for new boys coach after Franklin resigns

Warren G. Harding is searching for a new boys basketball coach after Keelyn Franklin resigned. The Warren City School District confirmed his resignation via a press release on Tuesday. In the press release, Franklin said he was “grateful for the opportunity to lead the program and for the support and leadership he has received throughout his time as coach.” Franklin added that the decision was not easy and, “It is in the best interest for me and my family at this particular time.” He was a part of the Raiders’ staff for 11 seasons. He was promoted to head coach in May ...

High School Sports Roundup from March 31

SOFTBALL Howland 7, Minerva 0 — Makenna Perry struck out seven and allowed just two hits for Holwand. At the plate she was a key contributor on offense with a hit and two RBI’s. Madison Schmitz led the Tigers with two hits and two runs. Ella Newbrough added a hit and an RBI as well as two runs scored. Calleigh Luman and Brooklyn VanNess also had a hit and an RBI each. Poland 14, Chalker 4 — Riley Ashcraft led Chalker to a 3-0 first inning lead on a two RBI double. Leanna Boccierri tied the game in the second inning with a sacrifice fly and the Bulldogs would never trail again. ...

Battle of endurance: McDonald outlasts Ursuline in 14-inning duel

YOUNGSTOWN — After a marathon pitcher’s duel for the ages, McDonald’s Aubrey Evans stands alone. She threw more than 250 pitches on Monday, outlasting Ursuline’s Emma Davies in an epic battle. Evans carried the Blue Devils for four hours in the circle, as she helped lead McDonald to a ...

South Range topped by Lakeview in league battle

CORTLAND — South Range suffered its first loss of the regular season Monday, falling to Northeast 8 Conference (NE8) rival and defending champion Lakeview 11-8 in Cortland. The Bulldogs, while driving up Raiders starter Sophia Brogan’s pitch count early, jumped out to a 4-0 lead and, ...