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On the mound Tyler Kirlik was dialed in from the start and ended up pitching a complete game no hitter. Kirlik went the full 5 innings, striking out 8, and giving up zero hits on the day.
Offensively, the Spartans were all over JFK pitching as they tallied 12 total hits. Kirlik had two hits including a double and two runs. Tyler Helmick stayed hot at the plate adding another two hits, two RBIs, and two runs scored. Ryan Neifer added two more hits, including a double and two RBIs. Danny Jorge added two hits , two runs scored, and an RBI. Ricky Gozur had a 3-3 day including a double, a run and three RBIs. LJ Norvell added a hit, Donovan Whippo added a run, and Sammy Moritz added a run and RBI.
Boardman improves to 1-1 as they head down to Florida for their Spring Break Trip where they will play 5 games.
Just one strikeout of many we’re sure — and we’re excited to watch Collin continue to reach new milestones and lead the Spartans on the mound all season long.
Here’s to many more big moments ahead! We are SPARTAN PROUD!
Boardman built a strong 6–2 halftime lead against Poland, highlighted by Val Hoysack's first-half hat trick as well as goals made by Pickles Vondran and Ava Gaps. The Spartans defense shut out Poland for much of the half. During the defensive run Catherine Lorenzi had 6 of her 12 stops in goal on the night. However, Poland responded with a dominant second half, tightening its defense and gaining momentum through draw controls. The Bulldogs scored six unanswered goals while holding Boardman scoreless after the break. Poland completed the comeback to win 8–6 in a game of two contrasting halves.
Boardman junior Mikayla Rivera has been nominated as a Mahoning Matters “Softball Player to Watch” this week — and we need Spartan fans to rally behind her!
Coming off an outstanding sophomore season, Mikayla:
⭐ Hit .407 at the plate
⭐ Collected 37 hits
⭐ Scored 36 runs
⭐ Earned First Team All-AAC honors
⭐ Named Second Team All-Northeast Ohio
Now she’s ready to build on that success — and your votes can help recognize her hard work!
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Dylan Bruce got the start on the mound and pitched well, going 5 innings giving up 5 earned runs and striking out 6.
Offensively, the Spartans were led by Ben Breese. Clayton Hoffman, and Anthony Ramunno who each had a hit. Sal Ianazone added an RBI for Boardman.
The JV team falls to 0-1 and will look to bounce back when they return to action on Friday at Twinsburg.
Collin Resetar started the game on the mound, but took the loss. However, he did reach the 100 career strikeout milestone with his first inning strikeout. Donovan Whippo came in for relief and pitched 2.1 scoreless innings.
Offensively, the Spartans had chances all game, but couldn't quite come up with the big hit as they left 13 runners on base, leaving the bases loaded in three different innings including the seventh. Tyler Helmick led the way with 3 hits and an RBI. Ryan Neifer and Whippo each added a hit and Whippo added an RBI. Ricky Gozur also added an RBI in his varsity debut.
The Spartans fall to 0-1, but look to bounce back in their home opener tomorrow against Warren JFK.
Congratulations to 2025 BHS graduate Tori Strines on her second collegiate no-hitter this season! Impressive — but not surprising! We always knew she was a star. Keep it up, Tori!
The Varsity girls took the field and lost 2-16 versus the Avon Eagles. Even though the score was looped sided, the Spartans tried many new players in offense and defense positions. Throughout the game, Boardman showed flashes of being the team they can be. The Spartans look to rebound this coming Monday at Spartan Stadium against Poland 6PM.
The Lady Spartan Track and Field team open the season as the Highland Hornet Invitational runner up. The Lady Spartans were led by Lili Ison who was the meet champion in the shot put (38' 10") and discus (111' 1"). Gigi Angiuli opened the season scoring 2nd in 100 hurdles (16.05), 2nd in the long jump (15' 7.5") and 3rd in the 300 hurdles (49.70).The 4x800 relay of Haley Bero, Olivia Brady, Jaelyn Cicchillo and Moriah Doyle finished in 2nd place. Kealia Bravo won a silver medal in the 400 (1:04.95). The final silver medalist was Gwen McLane in the shot put (31' 5").The 4x200 of Bryanna James, Jasmine Matthews, Ava Gaps and Alaysia Etheridge finished in 3rd place. Olivia Brady was a 3rd place finisher in the 3200 (12:00.33). Scoring 4th place finishes for the Lady Spartans were: Haley Bero in the 1600 (5:39.98), Moriah Doyle in the 800 (2:42.49), Jasmine Matthews in the 200 (28.28) and the 4x400 relay of Kealia Bravo, Ava Gaps, Jaelyn Cicchillo and Mia Duble (4:34.08). Scoring 5th place finishes for the Lady Spartans were: Gina Mariani in the high jump (4' 6"), the 4x100 relay of Avery Thompson, Aila Niles, Lauren Lytle and Zohna McMillen (56.43) and Bryanna James in the 200 (28.68). Rounding out the scoring for the Lady Spartans was Tea Smith in the high jump (4' 6") and Gianna Berardino in the 300 hurdles (55.16). The Lady Spartans competed hard in the cold and came away with a number of career best marks on a night where you would not expect to see shining performances.
The team returns to action on Tuesday, March 31st against Mooney and Crestview. The next large competition is the Cope Invitational at Salem on Thursday, April 2nd.
The 4x800 Relay Team of junior Dylan White, sophomore Jacob Turek, senior Chase Moore, and senior Dominic Theodore opened the meet with a second place finish. Junior Stephan Stanford placed second in the 110H with classmate Jackson Graham in third. Theodore placed sixth in the 1600. The 4x100 Relay Team of senior Kevin Tomlin, senior Frank Butto, senior Jerry Smith, and senior Blake Daniels placed fifth.
Graham placed first in the 300H with Stanford in second. Junior Tommy Sullivan placed first in the 800 with White in second. Tomlin placed fifth in the 200 with junior Ryan Mitchell in sixth. Turek placed first in the 3200. The 4x400 Relay Team of junior Robrick Taylor, junior Abdelaziz Hadidan, Graham, and Sullivan placed first.
In the field events, senior Blake Daniels placed first in the High Jump. Junior Ahmed Mohammed placed first in the Discus; he was followed by freshman Zac Sedlacko in sixth. Finally, in the Shot Put, senior James Mitchell placed first and junior Brandon Shaw placed third.
The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team met a tough Avon Eagles team Saturday afternoon losing 15-1. The lone goal for the Spartans came from Luke DeJoseph off of an assist from teammate Kyle Congson. The goal came with less than a minute into the second half but the momentum would not last. Goalie Lane Schubert posted 8 saves on the afternoon while Mikey Montgomery led the team in groundballs with 6.
The boys will look to get their first win as they travel to Shaker Heights on Tuesday night.
The JV Boys Lacrosse team dropped their contest to Avon Saturday afternoon 10-1. The Spartans lone goal came from attackman Dom Bagnoli in the 2nd quarter. Ryder Naughton led the team with 3 ground balls while goalie Sean Meyers posted 4 saves in the second half.
The team will travel to take on Shaker Heights Tuesday night.
Boardman Athletics is excited to announce a new partnership with Raising Cane’s to recognize a Spartan Athlete of the Week — celebrating the dedication, hard work, and achievements of our student-athletes!
We’re proud to introduce our first-ever honoree… girls lacrosse standout Ava Gaps!
This week was one to remember for Ava as she reached an incredible 100 career goals — and counting! She also delivered a dominant performance with 5 goals in one game vs. Canfield.
And her talents don’t stop there — this multisport athlete also competes in track & field, running the 200m and 400m for Boardman and was a member of the volleyball team.
🔥 What a way to kick off this new tradition!
Congratulations, Ava, on an amazing milestone week — Spartan Nation is proud of you!
Lady Spartans’ Bats Explode in 15-5 Road Win Over West Branch
The Boardman Lady Spartans’ offense came alive in a big way Thursday, erupting for 15 runs in their first road matchup of the season to defeat West Branch, 15-5, in six innings.
Boardman provided plenty of run support for senior pitcher Addie Kowacich, who made her first start of the year in the circle and earned the win.
The Spartans wasted no time getting on the board. In the top of the first inning, Ellie Wymer led off the game with a double off the left-field wall and later scored on a line drive up the middle from Kowacich to give Boardman an early 1-0 lead.
The offense broke things open in the second inning, sending 10 batters to the plate and scoring seven runs. Emily Swantek sparked the rally with a leadoff single—one of her four hits on the day. Autumn Miller followed with her first varsity hit, a bloop single to right field that brought Swantek home. Wymer delivered again with her second double off the wall, driving in two more runs.
Addie Rudge added an RBI on a groundout while also reaching on an error. Later in the inning, Kenzie Cherne reached safely on a misplayed ball in the infield that allowed two runs to score. Swantek capped off the inning with another RBI single, pushing the Spartans’ lead to 8-0.
West Branch answered with two runs in the bottom of the second on a double and a triple, but Boardman quickly responded. In the third inning, Miller led off with a triple off the center-field fence and later scored on a Wymer RBI groundout to extend the lead.
The Warriors continued to battle, adding two more runs in the third after a leadoff triple and a defensive miscue by the Spartans.
Boardman’s offense, however, refused to slow down. In the fourth inning, the Spartans loaded the bases, leading to an RBI single by Swantek through the left side. Wymer later drew a bases-loaded walk to bring in another run.
In the fifth, Kowacich helped her own cause with a triple to deep right-center field, scoring Rudge. Courtesy runner Addie Fiddler came in to score on a wild pitch, and Swantek added yet another RBI single as part of her perfect day at the plate.
The Spartans added their final run in the sixth when Mikayla Rivera led off with a single and later scored on a base hit by Cherne, making it 15-5.
Kowacich then closed the door in the bottom of the inning, retiring the side in order to secure the run-rule victory.
Kowacich went the distance, tossing six innings while allowing seven hits and five runs (three earned), and striking out seven.
Offensively, the Spartans pounded out 14 hits in a complete team effort. Swantek led the way with a perfect 4-for-4 performance and three RBIs. Wymer finished 2-for-4 with two doubles and four RBIs, while Kowacich added two hits and two RBIs. Miller went 2-for-4 with an RBI, and Torres also collected two hits. Rivera and Cherne each contributed a hit, with Cherne driving in a run.
With the win, Boardman improves to 3-1 on the season. The Spartans will return to action next Wednesday when they travel to Archbishop Hoban for a 5:00 p.m. matchup.
Boardman will look to regroup for their next coming match this Saturday against Avon.
In a close, hard fought game, the Boys Varsity lacrosse team lost to local rival Canfield. The first quarter was a back and forth battle that ended up in a 3-3 tie going into the second. It was a true offensive team effort as Daniel Ramovs and Chase Zelesnak scored off of assists from Tanner Dravecky. Then freshmen Tyler Holcomb found the back of the net with an assist from sophomore Liam Moore to round out the first quarter. Zelesnak would find the goal two more times in the second quarter to complete the hat trick and give the Spartans a 5-4 edge going into halftime, one of the goals coming off of an assist from defenseman Finn Schubert. Canfield would tighten up the defense in the second half allowing only one more goal before winning 8-6. The final goal for Boardman would come from Kyle Congson after a Zelesnak assist. Mikey Montgomery went over 50% in faceoffs. Defenseman Toby Sofran led the team in ground balls with 5 while teammates CJ Rice and Finn Schubert added 4 each. Goalie Lane Schubert posted an impressive night in the goal recording 7 saves.
The team will look to get their first win of the season Thursday night at Gilmour Academy.
The JV Boys Lacrosse team lost to Canfield Tuesday night in a close game. Daniel Ramovs found the back of the net to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead going into halftime while goalie Aiden Pavone posted a shutout in the first half and one save. Canfield would come out in the third and tie the game up midway through the quarter. With just 14 seconds left in the third quarter, Canfield would get a goal to take the lead 2-1. Canfield added one more goal in the fourth with just two minutes left to seal the victory. Eli Sedlacko led the team in ground balls with 5 while Liam Moore went 3 for 5 on faceoffs for the Spartans.
The boys will be back in action Thursday night at Gilmour Academy.
Sferra Fans 18, Rudge Triples Three Times in 7–3 Win Over Mooney
Boardman improved to 2–1 on the season with a 7–3 victory over Cardinal Mooney on Tuesday.
The Spartans fell behind early after some ill-advised defense in the top of the first inning allowed Mooney to take a 2–0 lead. However, Gabi Sferra quickly settled in and took control of the game from the circle. The standout pitcher delivered a complete-game performance, striking out 18 batters while allowing just one earned run.
Boardman responded in the bottom of the first. After Ellie Wymer drew a leadoff walk, Addie Rudge delivered the first of her three triples, driving a ball off the right-field fence to bring Wymer home and cut the deficit to 2–1.
The Spartans evened the score in the third inning. Rudge again ripped a ball off the right-field fence for a triple, and Kenzie Cherne followed with a clutch hit over the third baseman’s head to tie the game at 2–2.
Mooney struggled defensively in the fourth inning, which allowed Boardman to take its first lead. Jocelynn Torres led off with a walk, and Emily Swantek reached on an error. A dropped fly ball in left field off the bat of Wymer allowed Torres to score, giving the Spartans a 3–2 advantage.
The Cardinals answered in the top of the fifth, stringing together three singles to tie the game at 3–3.
Boardman broke the game open in the bottom half of the inning with a two-out rally. Torres started things with a single, and Swantek followed with a drive into the left-field gap. A misplay by Mooney’s defense allowed both runners to score, putting the Spartans back in front.
The Spartans added insurance in the sixth. Mikayla Rivera reached on a bloop single and later scored when Rudge blasted her third triple of the game off the right-field fence. Cherne then reached on a dropped fly ball, extending the lead to 7–3.
Boardman will return to action Thursday as they travel to West Branch for a 5:00 p.m. start, looking to build on their momentum.
