BERLIN CENTER — With how unpredictable the weather conditions have been this spring, the Western Reserve baseball team has played in everything from snowflakes and subfreezing temperatures to sunshine and warmth. That experience dealing with the elements came in handy on Friday, as the Blue ...

GIRARD — Entering Friday’s playoff game vs. Crestwood at Liberty Park, Girard starting pitcher Cam Herrick wanted to just play baseball and not think about the back injury from which he had been suffering. The senior ace got his wish. Herrick, who had been dealing with a “really ...

BASEBALL DIVISION IV Northeast 2 Cardinal Mooney 14, Niles 1 — Kaden Reese and Ryan Reese each had a pair of hits and drove in three runs for Mooney. Johnny Brenner added a hit and three RBIs as the Cardinals rolled in their tournament opener. Vince Gentile, Ford Stacy and Luke Kollar ...

LEAVITTSBURG — When Cardinal Mooney’s bats are going, the Cardinals are a tough team to top. With hot bats and freshman pitcher Alexis McKinstry striking out 15 batters, going against Mooney would be an uphill battle for any team. The Cardinals proved that again Thursday, taking down ...

BELOIT — Carter Thrasher knew what was coming. He stepped into the batter’s box with a full count, and the pitch fell outside the zone. Thrasher flipped his bat, turned toward the dugout and began to celebrate before making his way down the first-base line. The junior drew a bases-loaded ...

ALLIANCE — When Dave Kelm took over the Lakeview softball program four years ago, he envisioned building the Bulldogs into one of the area’s perennial powers. After capturing its second straight district championship Thursday, it is safe to say Lakeview has arrived. Sticking to their ...