The Boardman Glenwood track teams opened up their season in the Boardman Spartan Early Bird Junior High Track and Field Invitational on Saturday, April 4th.
The Boardman Glenwood girls' track team delivered a dominant performance at the Spartan Early Bird Junior High Invitational, capturing 1st place out of 13 teams with an impressive 123 points.
Alexa Duble led the way with a standout day on the track, winning the 100 meters, placing 2nd in the 200, and adding another victory in the 200-meter hurdles. Abby Marks also had a strong showing in the distance events, earning 1st place in the 800 meters and finishing 2nd in the 1600.
The Spartans excelled in the hurdles, with Kennedy Massey taking 1st in the 100-meter hurdles and Maggie Benson finishing 2nd. Additional points came from Addyson Rodriguez (5th, 200), Riley Seydlorsky (7th, 400), Rylie Stellato (6th, 800), Zara Harlan (6th, 1600), and Riley Pavone (4th, 200 hurdles).
Boardman Glenwood’s relay teams were key to the team victory. The 4x800 relay team of Rylie Stellato, Oliyah Cuevas, Zara Harlan, and Riley Pavone captured 1st place, while the 4x100 team of Addyson Rodriguez, Kennedy Massey, Rima Rosenburg, and Gabi Ball finished 3rd. The 4x400 relay team—Maggie Benson, Riley Seydlorsky, Oliyah Cuevas, and Abby Marks—also placed 3rd.
In the field events, Vanessa Torres added valuable points with a 2nd place finish in the shot put.
On the boys' side of things, they saw a strong showing from the Boardman Glenwood boys' track team, who finished 2nd out of 14 teams with a total of 84 points.
Leading the way on the track was Austin Gillin who delivered an outstanding performance in the distance events, capturing 1st place in the 1600 meters and adding a 3rd place finish in the 800 meters. Roman Timblin dominated the hurdles, taking 1st in both the 110-meter and 200-meter hurdle events, while Drixon Wibowo contributed with a 2nd place finish in the 110 hurdles and 4th in the 200 hurdles.
In relay action, the 4x800 team of Ben Papa, Ury Doyle, Ibrahem Mohammed, and Jake McGee earned a strong 2nd-place finish. The 4x400 relay team—Roman Timblin, Owen Papini, Drixon Wibowo, and Austin Gillin—also placed 2nd, showcasing the team’s depth and versatility.
In the field events, Andrew Marks added valuable team points with a 7th-place finish in discus and 8th in shot put.
Overall, it was an impressive early-season performance by both the girls' and boys' Boardman Glenwood track teams. They will be back in action against Warren Middle School on April 15th in a home meet.
The Boardman Glenwood girls' track team delivered a dominant performance at the Spartan Early Bird Junior High Invitational, capturing 1st place out of 13 teams with an impressive 123 points.
Alexa Duble led the way with a standout day on the track, winning the 100 meters, placing 2nd in the 200, and adding another victory in the 200-meter hurdles. Abby Marks also had a strong showing in the distance events, earning 1st place in the 800 meters and finishing 2nd in the 1600.
The Spartans excelled in the hurdles, with Kennedy Massey taking 1st in the 100-meter hurdles and Maggie Benson finishing 2nd. Additional points came from Addyson Rodriguez (5th, 200), Riley Seydlorsky (7th, 400), Rylie Stellato (6th, 800), Zara Harlan (6th, 1600), and Riley Pavone (4th, 200 hurdles).
Boardman Glenwood’s relay teams were key to the team victory. The 4x800 relay team of Rylie Stellato, Oliyah Cuevas, Zara Harlan, and Riley Pavone captured 1st place, while the 4x100 team of Addyson Rodriguez, Kennedy Massey, Rima Rosenburg, and Gabi Ball finished 3rd. The 4x400 relay team—Maggie Benson, Riley Seydlorsky, Oliyah Cuevas, and Abby Marks—also placed 3rd.
In the field events, Vanessa Torres added valuable points with a 2nd place finish in the shot put.
On the boys' side of things, they saw a strong showing from the Boardman Glenwood boys' track team, who finished 2nd out of 14 teams with a total of 84 points.
Leading the way on the track was Austin Gillin who delivered an outstanding performance in the distance events, capturing 1st place in the 1600 meters and adding a 3rd place finish in the 800 meters. Roman Timblin dominated the hurdles, taking 1st in both the 110-meter and 200-meter hurdle events, while Drixon Wibowo contributed with a 2nd place finish in the 110 hurdles and 4th in the 200 hurdles.
In relay action, the 4x800 team of Ben Papa, Ury Doyle, Ibrahem Mohammed, and Jake McGee earned a strong 2nd-place finish. The 4x400 relay team—Roman Timblin, Owen Papini, Drixon Wibowo, and Austin Gillin—also placed 2nd, showcasing the team’s depth and versatility.
In the field events, Andrew Marks added valuable team points with a 7th-place finish in discus and 8th in shot put.
Overall, it was an impressive early-season performance by both the girls' and boys' Boardman Glenwood track teams. They will be back in action against Warren Middle School on April 15th in a home meet.
The Lady Spartans captured their sixth consecutive win on Thursday, defeating previously undefeated Akron Manchester 4-1 in impressive fashion.
Boardman has had its share of struggles this season when it comes to capitalizing with runners in scoring position, but the Spartans delivered timely hits when it mattered most.
Despite stranding the bases loaded in both the first and second innings, Boardman broke through in the third. With one out, Cherne ripped a double down the right field line, and Jocelynn Torres followed with a walk. Addie Kowacich then delivered the big blow, scorching a ball into the right-center gap for a two-run double to give the Spartans a 2-0 lead.
Lately, giving the Spartans’ pitching staff more than two runs has been more than enough — and Gabi Sferra made sure of it again. The ace was dominant in the circle, tossing a complete game while allowing just one run on four hits and striking out eight.
Manchester answered in the top of the fourth, using a leadoff triple and an RBI single to cut the deficit to 2-1.
Boardman responded with much-needed insurance in the bottom of the fifth. Addie Rudge led off with a double to left field and later advanced to third. She came home on a perfectly executed squeeze bunt by Torres, who later scored herself on Kowacich’s second double of the night.
Sferra earned her fifth win of the season in the circle as the Spartans improved to 6-1 on the year.
At the plate, Kowacich was outstanding, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and four RBIs. Ellie Wymer showed tremendous patience, drawing three walks. Defensively, Boardman was sharp as well, highlighted by Addie Rudge throwing out one runner and picking off another in a rundown to help the Spartans escape trouble.
Boardman now goes from one tough test to another, traveling to perennial state power Walsh Jesuit High School on Friday for a 5:00 p.m. first pitch.
Boardman has had its share of struggles this season when it comes to capitalizing with runners in scoring position, but the Spartans delivered timely hits when it mattered most.
Despite stranding the bases loaded in both the first and second innings, Boardman broke through in the third. With one out, Cherne ripped a double down the right field line, and Jocelynn Torres followed with a walk. Addie Kowacich then delivered the big blow, scorching a ball into the right-center gap for a two-run double to give the Spartans a 2-0 lead.
Lately, giving the Spartans’ pitching staff more than two runs has been more than enough — and Gabi Sferra made sure of it again. The ace was dominant in the circle, tossing a complete game while allowing just one run on four hits and striking out eight.
Manchester answered in the top of the fourth, using a leadoff triple and an RBI single to cut the deficit to 2-1.
Boardman responded with much-needed insurance in the bottom of the fifth. Addie Rudge led off with a double to left field and later advanced to third. She came home on a perfectly executed squeeze bunt by Torres, who later scored herself on Kowacich’s second double of the night.
Sferra earned her fifth win of the season in the circle as the Spartans improved to 6-1 on the year.
At the plate, Kowacich was outstanding, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and four RBIs. Ellie Wymer showed tremendous patience, drawing three walks. Defensively, Boardman was sharp as well, highlighted by Addie Rudge throwing out one runner and picking off another in a rundown to help the Spartans escape trouble.
Boardman now goes from one tough test to another, traveling to perennial state power Walsh Jesuit High School on Friday for a 5:00 p.m. first pitch.
The Boardman JV Baseball Team returned to action as they traveled to Pemberton Park to face Crestview, ultimately falling short 13-11. The Spartans battled back multiple times, but costly errors and walks made things difficult.
On the mound Anthony Ramunno came in for relief for 3.2 innings and kept Boardman in the game, giving up two earned runs and striking out two. Zac Caldwell pitched 1.2 scoreless innings while striking out three.
Offensively, the Spartans were patient at the plate and were able to draw 12 walks, but the 11 runs were not quite enough. Dylan Bruce led the way with two hits and an RBI. Sal Ianazone added a hit, a run, and 2 RBIs. Clayton Hoffman added a hit and scored three runs. Karson Frantz added a hit and an RBI. Caldwell added two runs, Aiden McVeigh added a hit, run, and an RBI, and Ben Breese added a hit, two runs, and an RBI. Finally, Ramunno added two runs.
The JV Spartans fall to 0-2 and will return to action tomorrow as they welcome Twinsburg.
On the mound Anthony Ramunno came in for relief for 3.2 innings and kept Boardman in the game, giving up two earned runs and striking out two. Zac Caldwell pitched 1.2 scoreless innings while striking out three.
Offensively, the Spartans were patient at the plate and were able to draw 12 walks, but the 11 runs were not quite enough. Dylan Bruce led the way with two hits and an RBI. Sal Ianazone added a hit, a run, and 2 RBIs. Clayton Hoffman added a hit and scored three runs. Karson Frantz added a hit and an RBI. Caldwell added two runs, Aiden McVeigh added a hit, run, and an RBI, and Ben Breese added a hit, two runs, and an RBI. Finally, Ramunno added two runs.
The JV Spartans fall to 0-2 and will return to action tomorrow as they welcome Twinsburg.
The Boardman Varsity Baseball Team concluded their Florida Trip with a 12-4 loss to Southeastern Prep Academy (FL).
Collin Resetar got the start on the bump and went 2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Unfortunately, the rest of the Spartan staff had a tough time with walks. Brady McCauley pitched 1 scoreless inning in relief.
On the offensive side, the Spartans were led by Tyler Kirlik with 2 hits including a double, a run, and an RBI. Donovan Whippo added a hit and an RBI. Vince Butto added a hit and a run. Ben Kelso and Logan Miller each added a hit. Finally Tyler Helmick and LJ Norvell each scored a run.
Boardman falls to 3-4 as they conclude their Florida Spring Trip. Spartans return to action on Monday when they open up conference play at Canfield.
Collin Resetar got the start on the bump and went 2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Unfortunately, the rest of the Spartan staff had a tough time with walks. Brady McCauley pitched 1 scoreless inning in relief.
On the offensive side, the Spartans were led by Tyler Kirlik with 2 hits including a double, a run, and an RBI. Donovan Whippo added a hit and an RBI. Vince Butto added a hit and a run. Ben Kelso and Logan Miller each added a hit. Finally Tyler Helmick and LJ Norvell each scored a run.
Boardman falls to 3-4 as they conclude their Florida Spring Trip. Spartans return to action on Monday when they open up conference play at Canfield.
Undefeated Hornets Defeat Boardman
The Spartans' offense came alive Wednesday night to post the most goals yet this season. But Hickory would take advantage of penalties and man up opportunities scoring 8 goals off of man up situations to defeat Boardman 13-10. Chase Zelesnak would be the distributor for the offense posting 6 assists. Luke DeJoseph and Daniel Ramovs would both post hat tricks with 4 and 3 goals respectively. Tanner Dravecky had two of his own goals while Mikey Montgomery would have one. Montgomery also had a near perfect night on faceoffs going 18 for 19 while also leading the team in ground balls with 11 while teammate CJ Rice had 7. Goalie Lane Schubert posted 11 saves on the night as well.
The Spartans will host Brecksville-Broadview Heights Saturday afternoon,.
The Spartans' offense came alive Wednesday night to post the most goals yet this season. But Hickory would take advantage of penalties and man up opportunities scoring 8 goals off of man up situations to defeat Boardman 13-10. Chase Zelesnak would be the distributor for the offense posting 6 assists. Luke DeJoseph and Daniel Ramovs would both post hat tricks with 4 and 3 goals respectively. Tanner Dravecky had two of his own goals while Mikey Montgomery would have one. Montgomery also had a near perfect night on faceoffs going 18 for 19 while also leading the team in ground balls with 11 while teammate CJ Rice had 7. Goalie Lane Schubert posted 11 saves on the night as well.
The Spartans will host Brecksville-Broadview Heights Saturday afternoon,.
The Boardman Lady Spartans pushed their winning streak to five games on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the McDonald Blue Devils in a classic pitcher’s duel.
Fans in attendance were treated to a defensive battle as Boardman’s Gabi Sferra and McDonald’s Aubrey Evans matched each other inning for inning in dominant performances inside the circle. Sferra was outstanding for the Spartans, allowing just one hit, walking two, and striking out 10 in her second straight complete-game shutout. Evans was equally impressive despite taking the loss, surrendering only three hits while striking out 15 Boardman batters.
The game’s only run came in the bottom of the third inning when Addie Rudge delivered a line-drive single to left field, scoring Rivera after she had reached on a two-out McDonald error.
Boardman’s other two hits came on a perfectly placed bunt single by Jocelynn Torres in the fourth inning and another base hit from Rudge in the first.
The Lady Spartans will look to keep the streak alive Thursday at home when they host undefeated Akron Manchester at 5:30 p.m. Manchester enters the matchup with a 5-0 record.
Fans in attendance were treated to a defensive battle as Boardman’s Gabi Sferra and McDonald’s Aubrey Evans matched each other inning for inning in dominant performances inside the circle. Sferra was outstanding for the Spartans, allowing just one hit, walking two, and striking out 10 in her second straight complete-game shutout. Evans was equally impressive despite taking the loss, surrendering only three hits while striking out 15 Boardman batters.
The game’s only run came in the bottom of the third inning when Addie Rudge delivered a line-drive single to left field, scoring Rivera after she had reached on a two-out McDonald error.
Boardman’s other two hits came on a perfectly placed bunt single by Jocelynn Torres in the fourth inning and another base hit from Rudge in the first.
The Lady Spartans will look to keep the streak alive Thursday at home when they host undefeated Akron Manchester at 5:30 p.m. Manchester enters the matchup with a 5-0 record.
Boys JV Lacrosse Loses to Hickory 3-1
It was a defensive battle for the JV boys as they couldn't overcome a quick start by the Hornets. Hickory put up two goals in the first quarter that would end up being the difference for the rest of the game. Liam Moore posted the only goal for the Spartans in the 2nd quarter off of an assist from teammate Tanner Dracecky to go into the half down 3-1. Both defenses would hold the rest of the game and that would end up being the final score. Finn Schubert led the defense with 6 ground balls while goalie Sean Myers posted two saves.
The boys will host Brecksville-Broadview Height on Saturday.
It was a defensive battle for the JV boys as they couldn't overcome a quick start by the Hornets. Hickory put up two goals in the first quarter that would end up being the difference for the rest of the game. Liam Moore posted the only goal for the Spartans in the 2nd quarter off of an assist from teammate Tanner Dracecky to go into the half down 3-1. Both defenses would hold the rest of the game and that would end up being the final score. Finn Schubert led the defense with 6 ground balls while goalie Sean Myers posted two saves.
The boys will host Brecksville-Broadview Height on Saturday.
The Boardman Varsity Baseball Team squared up against Thomas Proctor (NY) once again on their Florida Trip, but this time fell 10-5 due to a variety of defensive miscues.
Danny Jorge started and battled through 3 innings, giving up five earned runs. Ryan Neifer made his pitching debut and threw 2 scoreless innings while striking out three. Jimmy Putko added 2 innings in relief giving up two earned runs and two strikeouts.
Offensively, the Spartans managed seven hits, but their usual patient approach went missing as they didn't earn a single base on balls. Thomas Ramovs paced Boardman with two hits and a run. Tyler Kirlik added a hit, an RBI, and two runs. Donovan Whippo added a hit and an RBI. LJ Norvell added a hit and a run. Vince Butto added an RBI, Putko added an RBI and a run, and Jonathan Grope and Ben Kelso each added a hit.
Boardman falls to 3-3 on the season and wraps up their Florida Trip tomorrow morning when they take on Southeastern Prep Academy (FL).
Danny Jorge started and battled through 3 innings, giving up five earned runs. Ryan Neifer made his pitching debut and threw 2 scoreless innings while striking out three. Jimmy Putko added 2 innings in relief giving up two earned runs and two strikeouts.
Offensively, the Spartans managed seven hits, but their usual patient approach went missing as they didn't earn a single base on balls. Thomas Ramovs paced Boardman with two hits and a run. Tyler Kirlik added a hit, an RBI, and two runs. Donovan Whippo added a hit and an RBI. LJ Norvell added a hit and a run. Vince Butto added an RBI, Putko added an RBI and a run, and Jonathan Grope and Ben Kelso each added a hit.
Boardman falls to 3-3 on the season and wraps up their Florida Trip tomorrow morning when they take on Southeastern Prep Academy (FL).
Powerful Pitching Performance from Addie Fiddler Carries Boardman JV Past Salem
Addie Fiddler struck out 10 batters as the starter led Boardman past Salem 11-0 on Monday. Fiddler surrendered three hits and zero runs over five innings while walking four.
Kate Thames collected 3 hits in 3 at bats in the win. Thames doubled in the third inning, singled in the first and singled in the fourth.
The Spartans scored five runs on seven hits in the top of the fourth inning. Kenzie Tobey singled, scoring one run, Autumn Miller tripled, scoring two runs and Reagan Ridgley singled, scoring two runs.
Boardman amassed 13 hits in the game. Fiddler and Thames were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for the Spartans. Fiddler drove the middle of the lineup, leading the team with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 3 for 3 on the day. Autumn Miller collected two hits. The Spartans turned one double play in the game.
Next up for the Boardman JV Spartans is a game against Akron Manchester on Thursday at 5:30 at home.
The Boardman Varsity Baseball Team responded in a big way defeating Thomas Proctor (NY) 12-6.
Thomas Ramovs got the call on the mound and pitched well to earn the win. Ramovs went 5 innings, giving up only one earned run, and struck out three. Vince Butto and Marco Trafficante each pitched one inning of relief.
On offense is where the Spartans really thrived as they used a patient approach and timely hitting to score their 12 runs. Butto led the way, reaching base all four times with two hits including a triple, four runs and four RBIs. Tyler Kirlik also had a big day as he launched a two run homer. Donovan Whippo added two runs and two RBIs. Jimmy Putko added a hit and an RBI. Tyler Helmick scored a run and had an RBI. Ramovs and Sammy Moritz each scored two runs. Logan Miller also scored a run.
The Spartans improve to 3-2 and will return to action tomorrow as they face Thomas Proctor (NY) once again.
Thomas Ramovs got the call on the mound and pitched well to earn the win. Ramovs went 5 innings, giving up only one earned run, and struck out three. Vince Butto and Marco Trafficante each pitched one inning of relief.
On offense is where the Spartans really thrived as they used a patient approach and timely hitting to score their 12 runs. Butto led the way, reaching base all four times with two hits including a triple, four runs and four RBIs. Tyler Kirlik also had a big day as he launched a two run homer. Donovan Whippo added two runs and two RBIs. Jimmy Putko added a hit and an RBI. Tyler Helmick scored a run and had an RBI. Ramovs and Sammy Moritz each scored two runs. Logan Miller also scored a run.
The Spartans improve to 3-2 and will return to action tomorrow as they face Thomas Proctor (NY) once again.
The Boardman Varsity Baseball Team dropped their second game on their Spring Trip against a talented Winter Park (FL) team 7-0.
Tyler Kirlik got the start and pitched 4 innings, giving up four earned runs and striking out three batters. Donovan Whippo pitched the final 3 innings in relief giving up two runs and striking out two.
Offensively the Spartans struggled to gets the bats going as they were only able to muster one hit, a double from Thomas Ramovs. Sammy Moritz reached base three times with three walks.
Tyler Kirlik got the start and pitched 4 innings, giving up four earned runs and striking out three batters. Donovan Whippo pitched the final 3 innings in relief giving up two runs and striking out two.
Offensively the Spartans struggled to gets the bats going as they were only able to muster one hit, a double from Thomas Ramovs. Sammy Moritz reached base three times with three walks.
The Boardman Varsity Baseball Team opened their Spring Trip in exciting fashion as they traveled to Davenport, Florida and won their opening game 12-9 against Palm Bay (FL).
On the mound Collin Resetar bounced back with a strong outing of 5 innings, 3 runs, and 10 strikeouts to earn the victory. Vince Butto pitched a scoreless 7th and closed out the game to earn the save.
The Spartans used an offensive explosion to lead the way as they scored 12 runs belted 13 hits, and drew 10 walks across six innings. Leading the was Thomas Ramovs who went 2-4 with a double, two runs and 3 RBIs. Tyler Helmick added 2 hits, one run, and 2 RBIs. Jonathan Grope added another two hits, a run, and an RBI. Ben Kelso went 2-4 with a double, a run and 2 RBIs. Ricky Gozur went 2-2 with three runs scored. Ryan Neifer added a double and 2 RBIs. LJ Norvell and Danny Jorge each had a hit and run.
The Spartans improve to 2-1 and will continue their Spring Trip on Monday when they face Winter Park (FL).
On the mound Collin Resetar bounced back with a strong outing of 5 innings, 3 runs, and 10 strikeouts to earn the victory. Vince Butto pitched a scoreless 7th and closed out the game to earn the save.
The Spartans used an offensive explosion to lead the way as they scored 12 runs belted 13 hits, and drew 10 walks across six innings. Leading the was Thomas Ramovs who went 2-4 with a double, two runs and 3 RBIs. Tyler Helmick added 2 hits, one run, and 2 RBIs. Jonathan Grope added another two hits, a run, and an RBI. Ben Kelso went 2-4 with a double, a run and 2 RBIs. Ricky Gozur went 2-2 with three runs scored. Ryan Neifer added a double and 2 RBIs. LJ Norvell and Danny Jorge each had a hit and run.
The Spartans improve to 2-1 and will continue their Spring Trip on Monday when they face Winter Park (FL).
Salem-The Boardman Spartan Track and Field Team captured the 2026 Cope Invitational Championship held at Salem High School this past Thursday. The Spartans bested a 16 team field by scoring 107 points, host Salem was next with 73, followed by Wadsworth at 61, and Austintown Fitch with 56.
On the track, the 4x800 Relay Team of senior Adam Nigro, junior Tommy Sullivan, junior Jonathan Burgos-Perez, and junior Dylan White placed first overall and set a new meet record with a time of 8:07.92 besting the previous mark set by North Canton Hoover in 2004. Junior Ethan Timblin placed third in the 110H with a career-best time of 15.50, he was followed by classmate Stephan Stanford in fourth with a time of 16.23. The 4x200 Relay Team of junior Robrick Taylor, junior Ryan Mitchell, senior Kevin Tomlin, and Stanford placed first with a season-best time of 1:30.72.
Sophomore Jacob Turek placed third in the 1600 in a career-best time of 4:32.85. The 4x100 Relay Team of seniors Jerry Smith, Frank Butto, Blake Daniels, and Tomlin placed fifth in a season-best time of 44.86. Sullivan finished eighth overall in the 400 meter dash in a career-best time of 52.66. Timblin finished second overall in the 300 meter hurdles with a new career-best time of 40.54, he was followed by Stanford in third with a time of 42.45. Nigro and senior Chase Moore placed third and seventh overall in the 800 meter run in times of 2:02 and 2:06. Tomlin was fourth in the 200 meter dash in a career-best time of 22.49 followed by Mitchell in eighth with a new personal best time of 23.28. Burgos-Perez placed first in the 3200 with a time of 9:54 followed by senior Dominic Theodore in sixth with a time of 10:12.
The Spartan 4x400 Relay Team of senior Connor Boots, Sullivan, Timblin, and Taylor placed first and set a new Cope Invitational record with a time of 3:30.22 besting the previous mark set in 1997 by Youngstown East. In jumps, Daniels placed third in the High Jump with a leap of 6’2”. Junior Ahmed Mohammed placed sixth in the discus. Senior James Mitchell was fourth overall in the Shot Put with a throw of 51’6.75”.
On the track, the 4x800 Relay Team of senior Adam Nigro, junior Tommy Sullivan, junior Jonathan Burgos-Perez, and junior Dylan White placed first overall and set a new meet record with a time of 8:07.92 besting the previous mark set by North Canton Hoover in 2004. Junior Ethan Timblin placed third in the 110H with a career-best time of 15.50, he was followed by classmate Stephan Stanford in fourth with a time of 16.23. The 4x200 Relay Team of junior Robrick Taylor, junior Ryan Mitchell, senior Kevin Tomlin, and Stanford placed first with a season-best time of 1:30.72.
Sophomore Jacob Turek placed third in the 1600 in a career-best time of 4:32.85. The 4x100 Relay Team of seniors Jerry Smith, Frank Butto, Blake Daniels, and Tomlin placed fifth in a season-best time of 44.86. Sullivan finished eighth overall in the 400 meter dash in a career-best time of 52.66. Timblin finished second overall in the 300 meter hurdles with a new career-best time of 40.54, he was followed by Stanford in third with a time of 42.45. Nigro and senior Chase Moore placed third and seventh overall in the 800 meter run in times of 2:02 and 2:06. Tomlin was fourth in the 200 meter dash in a career-best time of 22.49 followed by Mitchell in eighth with a new personal best time of 23.28. Burgos-Perez placed first in the 3200 with a time of 9:54 followed by senior Dominic Theodore in sixth with a time of 10:12.
The Spartan 4x400 Relay Team of senior Connor Boots, Sullivan, Timblin, and Taylor placed first and set a new Cope Invitational record with a time of 3:30.22 besting the previous mark set in 1997 by Youngstown East. In jumps, Daniels placed third in the High Jump with a leap of 6’2”. Junior Ahmed Mohammed placed sixth in the discus. Senior James Mitchell was fourth overall in the Shot Put with a throw of 51’6.75”.
Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team Falls to Mustangs
With a limited lineup, the boys varsity lacrosse team fell to Strongsville 14-4. After a flat first quarter, the Spartans did a complete turnaround after finding themselves down 5-0. The momentum took a huge swing and Boardman would find themselves back in the game shutting the Mustangs out in the 2nd and putting up 3 goals of their own to go into halftime down just 5-3. Two of those goals would come from Luke DeJoseph with one coming from an assist by Chase Zelesnak. Zelesnak would also find teammate Daniel Ramovs for one of the three 2nd quarter goals. After the half, the Mustangs would swing the momentum back their way going up 9-4. Mikey Mongtomery would find the net off a DeJoseph assist to try and light the fire again for the Spartans. Strongsville proved to be too much and added 5 more goals in the 4th giving them the 14-4 victory. Freshman goalie Sean Meyers got his first varsity start and posted 8 saves while freshman teammate Aiden Pavone posted 1. Mikey Montgomery led the team in ground balls with 6 while going 11 for 20 on faceoffs.
The Spartans will travel to Hickory next Wednesday for their next contest.
With a limited lineup, the boys varsity lacrosse team fell to Strongsville 14-4. After a flat first quarter, the Spartans did a complete turnaround after finding themselves down 5-0. The momentum took a huge swing and Boardman would find themselves back in the game shutting the Mustangs out in the 2nd and putting up 3 goals of their own to go into halftime down just 5-3. Two of those goals would come from Luke DeJoseph with one coming from an assist by Chase Zelesnak. Zelesnak would also find teammate Daniel Ramovs for one of the three 2nd quarter goals. After the half, the Mustangs would swing the momentum back their way going up 9-4. Mikey Mongtomery would find the net off a DeJoseph assist to try and light the fire again for the Spartans. Strongsville proved to be too much and added 5 more goals in the 4th giving them the 14-4 victory. Freshman goalie Sean Meyers got his first varsity start and posted 8 saves while freshman teammate Aiden Pavone posted 1. Mikey Montgomery led the team in ground balls with 6 while going 11 for 20 on faceoffs.
The Spartans will travel to Hickory next Wednesday for their next contest.
JV Boys Lacrosse Drops Game to Strongsville
The JV Boys Lacrosse team lost to the Strongsville Mustangs 17-1. It was all Strongsville in the first half. The Mustangs would build a enormous first half lead 14-0. The second half would be a much closer contest with Boardman finally getting on the scoreboard with a goal from Liam Moore in the third quarter. The third quarter would end with each team scoring a goal and Strongsvilled adding two more in the 4th to seal the win.
The boys will be back in action next Wednesday as they travel to Hickory.
The JV Boys Lacrosse team lost to the Strongsville Mustangs 17-1. It was all Strongsville in the first half. The Mustangs would build a enormous first half lead 14-0. The second half would be a much closer contest with Boardman finally getting on the scoreboard with a goal from Liam Moore in the third quarter. The third quarter would end with each team scoring a goal and Strongsvilled adding two more in the 4th to seal the win.
The boys will be back in action next Wednesday as they travel to Hickory.
Lady Spartans Track and Field finish as the Cope Invitational Runner Up.
The Lady Spartan track and field team battled to a second place finish at the 33rd annual Cope Invitational in Salem.
Gigi Angiuli paced the team with 2 gold medals on the evening. Gigi won the 100 hurdles in a time of 15.39 and the 300 hurdles in a time of 46.20.
Haley Bero was also a gold medalist, winning the 3200 in a time of 12:19.95.
Olivia Brady picked up two silver medals on the night in the 800 (2:22.59) and in the 1600 (5:23.72).
Lili Ison also picked up two silver medals in the shot put (33') and discus (107' 9").
The 4x200 relay of Katie Depinto, Bryanna James, Ava Gaps and Mia Duble won a bronze medal in a time of 1:51.85.
The 4x400 relay of Gigi Angiuli, Ava Gaps, Mia Duble and Olivia Brady were also bronze medalists in a time of 4:15.96.
Scoring 4th place points were the 4x800 relay of Haley Bero, Moriah Doyle, Jordy Lacivita and Jaelyn Cicchillo in 10:34.34 and Gwen McLane in the shot put with a mark of 32' 1.25".
Julia Forbes scored a 5th place finish in the discus with a mark of 101'.
The 4x100 relay of Bryanna James, Xy'Asia Gilford, Sam Lenhart and Zohna McMillen scored a 6th place finish in 53.63.
Rounding out the team score was Gigi Angiuli with an 8th place finish in the long jump with a mark of 14' 10" and Moriah Doyle in the 1600 with a time of 5:59.27.
The team made a big jump as a group in the season and competed at a high level against the best local competition on a warm early season evening.
The Lady Spartans return to action on Tuesday, April 14th when the Warren Harding Lady Raiders visit for the All-American Conference opener.
The Lady Spartan track and field team battled to a second place finish at the 33rd annual Cope Invitational in Salem.
Gigi Angiuli paced the team with 2 gold medals on the evening. Gigi won the 100 hurdles in a time of 15.39 and the 300 hurdles in a time of 46.20.
Haley Bero was also a gold medalist, winning the 3200 in a time of 12:19.95.
Olivia Brady picked up two silver medals on the night in the 800 (2:22.59) and in the 1600 (5:23.72).
Lili Ison also picked up two silver medals in the shot put (33') and discus (107' 9").
The 4x200 relay of Katie Depinto, Bryanna James, Ava Gaps and Mia Duble won a bronze medal in a time of 1:51.85.
The 4x400 relay of Gigi Angiuli, Ava Gaps, Mia Duble and Olivia Brady were also bronze medalists in a time of 4:15.96.
Scoring 4th place points were the 4x800 relay of Haley Bero, Moriah Doyle, Jordy Lacivita and Jaelyn Cicchillo in 10:34.34 and Gwen McLane in the shot put with a mark of 32' 1.25".
Julia Forbes scored a 5th place finish in the discus with a mark of 101'.
The 4x100 relay of Bryanna James, Xy'Asia Gilford, Sam Lenhart and Zohna McMillen scored a 6th place finish in 53.63.
Rounding out the team score was Gigi Angiuli with an 8th place finish in the long jump with a mark of 14' 10" and Moriah Doyle in the 1600 with a time of 5:59.27.
The team made a big jump as a group in the season and competed at a high level against the best local competition on a warm early season evening.
The Lady Spartans return to action on Tuesday, April 14th when the Warren Harding Lady Raiders visit for the All-American Conference opener.
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Boardman-The Boardman Boys Track Team opened the 2026 season with a dominating 116-31-24 victory over the Crestview Rebels and Cardinal Mooney Cardinals this past Tuesday at Spartan Stadium.
The Spartans opened the meet with a victory by senior Adam Nigro, sophomore Jacob Turek, sophomore Donovan Simione, and senior Logan Poulakos in the 4x800 relay. Junior Stephan Stanford placed first in the 110H with classmates Ethan Timblin in second and Jackson Graham in fourth. Senior Kevin Tomlin placed third overall in the 100 meter dash. The Spartan 4x200 Relay Team of Tomlin, junior Ryan Mitchell, junior Robrick Taylor, and junior Abdelaziz Hadidan placed second.
In the 1600 meter run, Turek placed first with senior Dominic Theodore in second and Poulakos in third. The Spartan 4x100 Relay Team of Tomlin, senior Frank Butto, senior Jerry Smith, and senior Blake Daniels placed second. Taylor placed first in the 400 with senior Connor Boots in second, junior Tommy Sullivan in third, and Nigro fourth. Stanford was first in the 300H with Timblin in second and Graham third. In the 200, Tomlin placed first. Junior Dylan White placed first in the 800 with Turek in second and junior Jonathan Burgos-Perez in third. Poulakos placed second in the 3200 with junior Jayden Mayhew in third and freshman Cooper Moore in fourth. The Spartan 4x400 team of Nigro, Graham, Stanford, and senior Chase Moore placed first to close the meet and secure the convincing victory.
In the shot put, senior James Mitchell placed first, freshman Zac Sedlacko was second, junior Brandon Shaw was third, and senior Sean Cummings placed fourth. The discus saw senior Ahmed Mohammed place first, junior Dario Radujkovic was second, and junior Khaled Mohammed placed third. Daniels placed first in the high jump. Smith placed fourth in the long jump. In the pole vault, Theodore placed first and Simione along with junior Caden Brown tied for second.
Meet MVP honors went to Graham for his efforts over the first two meets of the season in the hurdles and 4x400 relay.
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The Spartans opened the meet with a victory by senior Adam Nigro, sophomore Jacob Turek, sophomore Donovan Simione, and senior Logan Poulakos in the 4x800 relay. Junior Stephan Stanford placed first in the 110H with classmates Ethan Timblin in second and Jackson Graham in fourth. Senior Kevin Tomlin placed third overall in the 100 meter dash. The Spartan 4x200 Relay Team of Tomlin, junior Ryan Mitchell, junior Robrick Taylor, and junior Abdelaziz Hadidan placed second.
In the 1600 meter run, Turek placed first with senior Dominic Theodore in second and Poulakos in third. The Spartan 4x100 Relay Team of Tomlin, senior Frank Butto, senior Jerry Smith, and senior Blake Daniels placed second. Taylor placed first in the 400 with senior Connor Boots in second, junior Tommy Sullivan in third, and Nigro fourth. Stanford was first in the 300H with Timblin in second and Graham third. In the 200, Tomlin placed first. Junior Dylan White placed first in the 800 with Turek in second and junior Jonathan Burgos-Perez in third. Poulakos placed second in the 3200 with junior Jayden Mayhew in third and freshman Cooper Moore in fourth. The Spartan 4x400 team of Nigro, Graham, Stanford, and senior Chase Moore placed first to close the meet and secure the convincing victory.
In the shot put, senior James Mitchell placed first, freshman Zac Sedlacko was second, junior Brandon Shaw was third, and senior Sean Cummings placed fourth. The discus saw senior Ahmed Mohammed place first, junior Dario Radujkovic was second, and junior Khaled Mohammed placed third. Daniels placed first in the high jump. Smith placed fourth in the long jump. In the pole vault, Theodore placed first and Simione along with junior Caden Brown tied for second.
Meet MVP honors went to Graham for his efforts over the first two meets of the season in the hurdles and 4x400 relay.
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Spartans rebound yesterday with win against Warren Harding 4-1. Winning for Spartans were Gabe Hammerton at 1st singles, Jimmy Hunt at 3rd singles and Cooper Mraz & Andrew Walston at 1st doubles. The Spartans travel to West Branch for next match.
The Lady Spartan Track and Field team opened the full team schedule with victories over Mooney and Crestview. 127-29-12
The Lady Spartans won 15 of the 17 events on the evening.
The first of the 15 winning events opened up with the 4x800 of Olivia Brady, Jordy Lacivita, Haley Bero and Sarah Butchko (10:54); Gigi Angiuli had a huge night winning 4 events: the 100 hurdles (15.2), the 100 (12.9), the 300 hurdles (45.7) and the long jump (15' 11"); the 4x200 of Bryanna James, Aila Niles, Ava Gaps and Mia Duble (1:56.2); Moriah Doyle in the 1600 (5:49.7); Olivia Brady in the 400 (1:02.7); Haley Bero in the 800 (2:31.4); Bryanna James in the 200 (27.3); the 4x400 relay of Ava Gaps, Mia Duble, Katie DePinto and Moriah Doyle; Sam Lenhart in the pole vault (7'); Gina Mariani in the high jump (4' 6") and finally Lili Ison staying hot in throws winning both the shot put (38'9.75") and the discus (112')
Lady Spartans with second place points include: Avery Thompson in the 100 hurdles (17.8), Mia Duble in the 400 (1:06); Moriah Doyle in the 800 (2:41); Alena Scott in pole vault (5'); Xy'Asia Gilford in the long jump (14' 9"); Tea Smith in the high jump (4' 6") and Gwen McLane in the shot put (33') and discus (106' 9").
Lady Spartans scoring 3rd place points include: Gianna Berardino in the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles; Jae Cicchillo in the 400; Jordy Lacivita in the 800; Katie DePinto in the 200; Callie Walker in the 3200; Sophia Newton in the long jump; Damarria Tubbs in the shot put and Julia Forbes in the discus.
Finally scoring 4th place points include: Sophia Newton in the 100 and 300 hurdles; Mia Brown in the 1600; Ava Gaps in the 400; Aila Niles in the high jump; Addie Volosin in the shot put and Lily Austin in the discus.
The Lady Spartans travel to Salem on April 2nd for the Cope Invitational.
The Lady Spartans won 15 of the 17 events on the evening.
The first of the 15 winning events opened up with the 4x800 of Olivia Brady, Jordy Lacivita, Haley Bero and Sarah Butchko (10:54); Gigi Angiuli had a huge night winning 4 events: the 100 hurdles (15.2), the 100 (12.9), the 300 hurdles (45.7) and the long jump (15' 11"); the 4x200 of Bryanna James, Aila Niles, Ava Gaps and Mia Duble (1:56.2); Moriah Doyle in the 1600 (5:49.7); Olivia Brady in the 400 (1:02.7); Haley Bero in the 800 (2:31.4); Bryanna James in the 200 (27.3); the 4x400 relay of Ava Gaps, Mia Duble, Katie DePinto and Moriah Doyle; Sam Lenhart in the pole vault (7'); Gina Mariani in the high jump (4' 6") and finally Lili Ison staying hot in throws winning both the shot put (38'9.75") and the discus (112')
Lady Spartans with second place points include: Avery Thompson in the 100 hurdles (17.8), Mia Duble in the 400 (1:06); Moriah Doyle in the 800 (2:41); Alena Scott in pole vault (5'); Xy'Asia Gilford in the long jump (14' 9"); Tea Smith in the high jump (4' 6") and Gwen McLane in the shot put (33') and discus (106' 9").
Lady Spartans scoring 3rd place points include: Gianna Berardino in the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles; Jae Cicchillo in the 400; Jordy Lacivita in the 800; Katie DePinto in the 200; Callie Walker in the 3200; Sophia Newton in the long jump; Damarria Tubbs in the shot put and Julia Forbes in the discus.
Finally scoring 4th place points include: Sophia Newton in the 100 and 300 hurdles; Mia Brown in the 1600; Ava Gaps in the 400; Aila Niles in the high jump; Addie Volosin in the shot put and Lily Austin in the discus.
The Lady Spartans travel to Salem on April 2nd for the Cope Invitational.
