Lady Spartans’ Win Streak Snapped in 7-5 Loss to Canfield
The Lady Spartans saw their eight-game win streak come to an end Wednesday with a 7-5 loss to Canfield, just two days after defeating the Cardinals 7-1.
Boardman’s middle of the order provided plenty of offensive production, but defensive struggles in the middle innings proved costly. Canfield plated three runs in the third and three more in the fourth—highlighted by a home run—to build a 6-0 advantage.
Despite the setback, Gabi Sferra reached a major milestone in the circle, recording her 300th career strikeout. She pitched three innings, allowing five hits and four runs while striking out four. Addie Kowacich came on in relief, tossing four innings with six hits allowed, three runs, and four strikeouts.
The Spartans began to chip away in the fourth inning when Addie Rudge and Kowacich delivered back-to-back home runs to cut into the deficit.
Canfield responded with a run in the top of the fifth, but Boardman refused to go away quietly. In the sixth, the Spartans rallied for three runs. Rudge led off with a single, and Kowacich followed with an RBI triple. Kenzie Cherne added a run with a groundout, and Mikayla Rivera blasted a solo home run to left field to make it 7-5.
That would be as close as Boardman would get, as Canfield retired the Spartans in order in the seventh to secure the win.
Boardman falls to 8-2 on the season and will look to bounce back Thursday on the road at Louisville—marking the teams’ first meeting since the Spartans’ regional finals victory a year ago.
Offensively, Boardman’s 3-4-5-6 hitters—Rudge, Kowacich, Cherne, and Rivera—combined for six hits, five RBIs, and five runs. Emily Swantek also contributed with a hit in the effort.
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The Lady Spartan Track and Field team defeat Warren Harding 119-15.
The Lady Spartans won 16 of the 17 events to defeat friendly AAC rival on Tuesday, April 14th.
Scoring 1st place points were: the 4x800 relay of Olivia Brady, Moriah Doyle, Mia Brown and Jordan Lacivita (11:04); Gigi Angiuli in the 100 hurdles (15.1), the 100 (12.9), the 300 hurdles (47.6) and the 200 (27.1); the 4x200 relay of Katie Depinto. Bryanna James, Ava Gaps and Mia Duble (1:54); Haley Bero in the 1600 (5:36) and the 800 (2:34); the 4x100 relay of Bryanna James, Xy'Asia Gilford, Sam Lenhart and Zohna McMillen (54.1); Olivia Brady in the 400 (61.9); Lauryn Swantek in the 3200 (15:34); the 4x400 relay of Kealia Bravo, Mia Duble, Ava Gaps and Katie Depinto; Sam Lenhart in the pole vault (6'0); Lili Ison in the shot put (38' 1") and discus (107' 4") and finally Gina Mariani in the high jump (4' 8")
Scoring 2nd place points were: Bryanna James in the 100 and 200; Moriah Doyle in the 1600; Kealia Bravo in the 400; Sarah Butchko in the 800; Hayley Johnstone in the 3200; Alena Scott in the pole vault; Gwen McLane in the shot put; Julia Forbes in the discus; Aila Nile in the high jump and Zohna McMillen in the long jump.
Scoring 3rd place points were: Avery Thompson in the 100 hurdles; Alena Scott in the 100 and 200; Mia Brown in the 1600; Lainey Powell in the shot put, Gwen McLane in the discus; Grace Miller in the long jump and Tea Smith in the high jump.
The Lady Spartans return to action on Saturday, April 18th for the 1st ever Boardman Spartan Track Invitational.
The Lady Spartans won 16 of the 17 events to defeat friendly AAC rival on Tuesday, April 14th.
Scoring 1st place points were: the 4x800 relay of Olivia Brady, Moriah Doyle, Mia Brown and Jordan Lacivita (11:04); Gigi Angiuli in the 100 hurdles (15.1), the 100 (12.9), the 300 hurdles (47.6) and the 200 (27.1); the 4x200 relay of Katie Depinto. Bryanna James, Ava Gaps and Mia Duble (1:54); Haley Bero in the 1600 (5:36) and the 800 (2:34); the 4x100 relay of Bryanna James, Xy'Asia Gilford, Sam Lenhart and Zohna McMillen (54.1); Olivia Brady in the 400 (61.9); Lauryn Swantek in the 3200 (15:34); the 4x400 relay of Kealia Bravo, Mia Duble, Ava Gaps and Katie Depinto; Sam Lenhart in the pole vault (6'0); Lili Ison in the shot put (38' 1") and discus (107' 4") and finally Gina Mariani in the high jump (4' 8")
Scoring 2nd place points were: Bryanna James in the 100 and 200; Moriah Doyle in the 1600; Kealia Bravo in the 400; Sarah Butchko in the 800; Hayley Johnstone in the 3200; Alena Scott in the pole vault; Gwen McLane in the shot put; Julia Forbes in the discus; Aila Nile in the high jump and Zohna McMillen in the long jump.
Scoring 3rd place points were: Avery Thompson in the 100 hurdles; Alena Scott in the 100 and 200; Mia Brown in the 1600; Lainey Powell in the shot put, Gwen McLane in the discus; Grace Miller in the long jump and Tea Smith in the high jump.
The Lady Spartans return to action on Saturday, April 18th for the 1st ever Boardman Spartan Track Invitational.
Boardman-The Boardman Boys Track Team improved its record to 3-0 on the season with a 111-26 victory over the Warren G. Harding Raiders at Spartan Stadium this past Tuesday.
The Spartans opened the meet with a first place finish in the 4x800 meter relay with the team of junior Dylan White, sophomore Jacob Turek, freshman Cooper Moore, and junior Jayden Mayhew. In the next event, the 110 meter hurdles, juniors Ethan Timblin and Stephan Stanford placed first and second. In the 100 meter dash, Spartan senior Kevin Tomlin placed first and junior Ryan Mitchell placed second. The 4x200 relay team of Tomlin, Mitchell, and juniors Abdelaziz Hadidan and Robrick Taylor placed first.
In the 1600 meter run, Turek placed first with sophomore Donovan Simione in second and classmate Noah Belgin in third. The 4x100 relay team of Tomlin, junior Frank Butto, senior Jerry Smith, and senior Blake Daniels placed first. Junior Tommy Sullivan placed second in the 400 with senior Connor Boots in third. Timblin was first in the 300H with Stanford in second. White placed first in the 800 with Turek in second and junior Jonathan Burgos-Perez in third. The 200 meter run saw Tomlin place second and Taylor place third. Senior Logan Poulakos placed first in the 3200 with freshman Cooper Moore in second and classmate Ezekiel Doyle in third.
In the field events, senior James Mitchell placed second in the shot put and junior Brandon Shaw was third. Senior Ahmed Mohammed placed first in the discus and junior Khaled Mohammed was second. In the high jump, Daniels placed first. Smith won the long jump with junior Ian McCaskey in third. The pole vault was won by Spartan senior Dominic Theodore with Doyle in second and sophomore Donovan Simione in third.
The Spartans opened the meet with a first place finish in the 4x800 meter relay with the team of junior Dylan White, sophomore Jacob Turek, freshman Cooper Moore, and junior Jayden Mayhew. In the next event, the 110 meter hurdles, juniors Ethan Timblin and Stephan Stanford placed first and second. In the 100 meter dash, Spartan senior Kevin Tomlin placed first and junior Ryan Mitchell placed second. The 4x200 relay team of Tomlin, Mitchell, and juniors Abdelaziz Hadidan and Robrick Taylor placed first.
In the 1600 meter run, Turek placed first with sophomore Donovan Simione in second and classmate Noah Belgin in third. The 4x100 relay team of Tomlin, junior Frank Butto, senior Jerry Smith, and senior Blake Daniels placed first. Junior Tommy Sullivan placed second in the 400 with senior Connor Boots in third. Timblin was first in the 300H with Stanford in second. White placed first in the 800 with Turek in second and junior Jonathan Burgos-Perez in third. The 200 meter run saw Tomlin place second and Taylor place third. Senior Logan Poulakos placed first in the 3200 with freshman Cooper Moore in second and classmate Ezekiel Doyle in third.
In the field events, senior James Mitchell placed second in the shot put and junior Brandon Shaw was third. Senior Ahmed Mohammed placed first in the discus and junior Khaled Mohammed was second. In the high jump, Daniels placed first. Smith won the long jump with junior Ian McCaskey in third. The pole vault was won by Spartan senior Dominic Theodore with Doyle in second and sophomore Donovan Simione in third.
Boardman fights back to beat Laurel 11-9
The Lady Spartans offense came alive last night in an 11-9 win, led by Ava Gaps who tied the single-game scoring record with 8 goals. Strong transitions from defense to offense played a key role, helping the Spartans generate consistent scoring opportunities. The team pushed the pace effectively, turning stops into quick attacking chances throughout the game. Crisp passing and smart decision-making allowed the offense to stay organized and efficient.
Val Hoysack, Pickles Vondran, and Olivia Cuevas each added a goal to round out the attack and keep the pressure on. The Spartans showed great balance, with multiple players contributing and staying involved in the offensive flow. Off-ball movement and spacing created openings that the team capitalized on.
The defense started off shaky giving up 4 goals in the first 1 quarter but got things put together by allowing just 5 more for the rest of the game. Between the pipes, Catherine Lorenzi stepped up in the 2nd quarter racking up 10 saves on the night. The pressure was tight as Anna Bowes and Jayce Bogerd executed good turnovers, effectively stripping the ball and flipping the field's momentum. Once the ball was in our possession, the collective composure of Suri Stevens, Gianna Mordocco, and Payton Konnerth ensured good ball control to get the ball out of the defensive zone. It was a good defensive performance that set the tone for the entire game and secured the win.
Boardman’s next game is away this Friday at Green.
The Lady Spartans offense came alive last night in an 11-9 win, led by Ava Gaps who tied the single-game scoring record with 8 goals. Strong transitions from defense to offense played a key role, helping the Spartans generate consistent scoring opportunities. The team pushed the pace effectively, turning stops into quick attacking chances throughout the game. Crisp passing and smart decision-making allowed the offense to stay organized and efficient.
Val Hoysack, Pickles Vondran, and Olivia Cuevas each added a goal to round out the attack and keep the pressure on. The Spartans showed great balance, with multiple players contributing and staying involved in the offensive flow. Off-ball movement and spacing created openings that the team capitalized on.
The defense started off shaky giving up 4 goals in the first 1 quarter but got things put together by allowing just 5 more for the rest of the game. Between the pipes, Catherine Lorenzi stepped up in the 2nd quarter racking up 10 saves on the night. The pressure was tight as Anna Bowes and Jayce Bogerd executed good turnovers, effectively stripping the ball and flipping the field's momentum. Once the ball was in our possession, the collective composure of Suri Stevens, Gianna Mordocco, and Payton Konnerth ensured good ball control to get the ball out of the defensive zone. It was a good defensive performance that set the tone for the entire game and secured the win.
Boardman’s next game is away this Friday at Green.
The Boardman JV Baseball Team returned to action on Monday as they hosted AAC foe Canfield, ultimately falling 14-6.
Dylan Bruce got the start on the mound and pitched 3 innings, giving up five earned runs and striking out three. Jimmy Putko and Clayton Hoffman also provided innings in relief.
On the offensive end, the Spartans were led by Logan Miller who went 2-2 with two doubles and two RBIs. Hoffman also hit a double and had an RBI. Marco Trafficante added a double and Aiden McVeigh added a hit. Patrick Young, Jason Clark, Trafficante, Miller, Hoffman, and Putko each scored a run.
Boardman JV falls to 0-3 and will return to action tomorrow as they travel to Canfield.
Dylan Bruce got the start on the mound and pitched 3 innings, giving up five earned runs and striking out three. Jimmy Putko and Clayton Hoffman also provided innings in relief.
On the offensive end, the Spartans were led by Logan Miller who went 2-2 with two doubles and two RBIs. Hoffman also hit a double and had an RBI. Marco Trafficante added a double and Aiden McVeigh added a hit. Patrick Young, Jason Clark, Trafficante, Miller, Hoffman, and Putko each scored a run.
Boardman JV falls to 0-3 and will return to action tomorrow as they travel to Canfield.
The Boardman Varsity Baseball Team opened up AAC play in disappointing fashion as they fell 9-2 to the Canfield Cardinals.
Collin Resetar got the start on the mound, but took the loss going 4 innings giving up four earned runs and striking out four. Donovan Whippo pitched the final 2 innings in relief.
Offensively, the Spartans struggled to get going until the sixth inning when Tyler Kirlik got the first hit of the game and then Ryan Neifer scored him with an RBI double the next batter.
The Spartans fall to 3-5 (0-1 in AAC) and will need to bounce back tomorrow as Canfield comes to Boardman for another conference battle.
Collin Resetar got the start on the mound, but took the loss going 4 innings giving up four earned runs and striking out four. Donovan Whippo pitched the final 2 innings in relief.
Offensively, the Spartans struggled to get going until the sixth inning when Tyler Kirlik got the first hit of the game and then Ryan Neifer scored him with an RBI double the next batter.
The Spartans fall to 3-5 (0-1 in AAC) and will need to bounce back tomorrow as Canfield comes to Boardman for another conference battle.
Spartans Blast By Canfield Behind Kowacich’s Dominance, Extend Streak to Eight
Power at the plate and a commanding performance in the circle lifted the Boardman Lady Spartans to a 7-1 win over rival Canfield on Monday.
Senior Addie Kowacich led the way, tossing a complete game while striking out nine and allowing just one run, as Boardman improved to 8-1 on the season and pushed its winning streak to eight games.
The Spartans set the tone immediately when Ellie Wymer opened the game with a home run to left field. Although Boardman put additional runners on base in the first, Canfield escaped further damage.
Kowacich worked around early trouble in the bottom half of the inning, stranding two runners before settling into a rhythm that would carry throughout the game.
Boardman added to its lead in the third inning when Jocelynn Torres recorded her second hit of the night and Addie Rudge followed with a towering two-run home run to right field—her first of the season—to make it 3-0.
The Spartans broke the game open in the seventh, plating four runs to create separation. Torres doubled to lead off the inning, and Rudge followed with her third hit of the game. Kowacich then delivered the decisive blow with a home run to deep center field. Mikayla Rivera later scored on a Canfield error to cap the inning.
Canfield managed its lone run in the bottom of the seventh, but Kowacich quickly closed the door to secure the win.
Boardman finished with 15 hits on the day, with five players recording multi-hit performances. Torres and Rudge each went 3-for-4, while Wymer, Kowacich, and Rivera added two hits apiece.
The two teams are scheduled to meet again Tuesday, with Boardman hosting the rematch.
The Boardman Lady Spartans turned in a strong offensive performance with a balanced scoring attack and consistent pressure throughout the game, but fell short in a 12–9 loss after Louisville surged ahead in the fourth quarter. Ava Gaps led the Lady Spartans with 5 goals, followed by Lydia Kenney with 2 goals, and Val Hoysack and Olivia Cuevas with 1 goal each.
Our defense fought hard tonight to hold off a tough Louisville offense. The defense started fell part towards the end of the game letting feed goals slip into the net. However, a huge shoutout to Anna Bowes, who stepped between the pipes for the first time! She finished the night with 7 outstanding saves. Despite the loss, Boardman’s offense and defense showed efficiency with multiple players contributing in keeping a close game.
Our defense fought hard tonight to hold off a tough Louisville offense. The defense started fell part towards the end of the game letting feed goals slip into the net. However, a huge shoutout to Anna Bowes, who stepped between the pipes for the first time! She finished the night with 7 outstanding saves. Despite the loss, Boardman’s offense and defense showed efficiency with multiple players contributing in keeping a close game.
Spartan Tennis defeated Austintown Fitch 5-0 on Thursday, April 2nd. Winning for the Spartans at 1 singles was Gabe Hammerton, 2 singles was Charlie Beichner and 3rd singles was Derek Lewis. Doubles, Cooper Mraz & Andrew Walston, had a dominating performance. Second doubles was won by Evangelos Coutris and Jimmy Hunt.
The Spartans are 2-1 on the season and travel to Howland on Tuesday, April 14th.
The Spartans are 2-1 on the season and travel to Howland on Tuesday, April 14th.
Boardman Junior Varsity Spartans Roll Past Massillon Washington, 11-1
The Boardman Junior Varsity Spartans softball team dispatched the Massillon Washington Tigers on Saturday at home, 11-1.
The Spartans opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two errors. Boardman added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when Kealia Bravo singled, scoring one run, Addison Fiddler drew a walk, scoring one run, and Gracie Arquilla singled, scoring two runs.
Reagan Ridgley earned the win for Boardman. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and one run over six innings, striking out seven and walking three.
Ridgley, Fiddler, and Bravo each collected two hits for the Spartans. Arquilla and Fiddler each drove in two runs for Boardman. Fiddler stole two bases. The Spartans worked the count all day, accumulating five walks.
Boardman Junior Varsity Spartans welcome Canfield on Monday for their next game.
The Boardman Junior Varsity Spartans softball team dispatched the Massillon Washington Tigers on Saturday at home, 11-1.
The Spartans opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two errors. Boardman added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when Kealia Bravo singled, scoring one run, Addison Fiddler drew a walk, scoring one run, and Gracie Arquilla singled, scoring two runs.
Reagan Ridgley earned the win for Boardman. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and one run over six innings, striking out seven and walking three.
Ridgley, Fiddler, and Bravo each collected two hits for the Spartans. Arquilla and Fiddler each drove in two runs for Boardman. Fiddler stole two bases. The Spartans worked the count all day, accumulating five walks.
Boardman Junior Varsity Spartans welcome Canfield on Monday for their next game.
Bees Sting Spartans 8-4
The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team fell to 0-6 at the hands of Brecksville-Broadview Heights Saturday afternoon. It would be a fairly even contest for most of the game. The teams would be scoreless in the 1st quarter and the Spartans would find themselves down by just one goal going into halftime 2-1. The goal halfway through the second quarter would come off of a hussle play by Daniel Ramovs. The Bees would come out strong scoring six goals in a row to go up 8-1. Boardman would battle back with two goals from Luke DeJoseph aided each by assists from Chase Zelesnak. Tanner Dravecky would fight inside on a loose ball to score again to close the gap to four. It would prove too little too late and the Bees would escape with the win. Leading the defensive effort was goalie Lane Schubert who would post 11 saves. LSM CJ Rice would lead the team in ground balls with 7 while teammates Mikey Montgomery and Finn Schubert would post 6 each. Montgomery also posted an impressive 11 wins out of 15 on faceoffs for Boardman.
The boys will be home again Thursday night vs. Poland for their Parkinson's Awareness night game.
The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team fell to 0-6 at the hands of Brecksville-Broadview Heights Saturday afternoon. It would be a fairly even contest for most of the game. The teams would be scoreless in the 1st quarter and the Spartans would find themselves down by just one goal going into halftime 2-1. The goal halfway through the second quarter would come off of a hussle play by Daniel Ramovs. The Bees would come out strong scoring six goals in a row to go up 8-1. Boardman would battle back with two goals from Luke DeJoseph aided each by assists from Chase Zelesnak. Tanner Dravecky would fight inside on a loose ball to score again to close the gap to four. It would prove too little too late and the Bees would escape with the win. Leading the defensive effort was goalie Lane Schubert who would post 11 saves. LSM CJ Rice would lead the team in ground balls with 7 while teammates Mikey Montgomery and Finn Schubert would post 6 each. Montgomery also posted an impressive 11 wins out of 15 on faceoffs for Boardman.
The boys will be home again Thursday night vs. Poland for their Parkinson's Awareness night game.
Boys JV Lacrosse Team Loses to Brecksville-Broadview Heights
The boys JV team lost to the Bees 11-4. After being down by five after the first half, the offense found some life in the 3rd quarter with goals coming from Cody Helmick, Liam Moore, and Ben Bundy. BBHHS would add a few goals of their own before Ryder Naughton would score the final goal in the 4th quarter for the Spartans. Moore and teammate Luke Kornbau led the team in ground balls with 5 each.
The boys will have quite a break before being back in action on April 21st vs GlenOak.
The boys JV team lost to the Bees 11-4. After being down by five after the first half, the offense found some life in the 3rd quarter with goals coming from Cody Helmick, Liam Moore, and Ben Bundy. BBHHS would add a few goals of their own before Ryder Naughton would score the final goal in the 4th quarter for the Spartans. Moore and teammate Luke Kornbau led the team in ground balls with 5 each.
The boys will have quite a break before being back in action on April 21st vs GlenOak.
The Boardman Lady Spartans took care of business on Saturday with a dominant 14-0 victory over Massillon Washington, extending their win streak to seven games and improving to 7-1 on the season.
Boardman’s offense was explosive from the start, putting together a barrage of hits and runs early. The Spartans plated five runs in the first inning after loading the bases with help from an Addie Rudge single, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch. Kate Thames brought in a run with an RBI walk, and Mikayla Rivera followed by driving in another after being hit by a pitch. Back-to-back singles from Autumn Miller and Lanie Joyce cleared the bases and gave Boardman a commanding early lead.
The Spartans kept the pressure on in the second inning. Ellie Wymer reached on an error to lead things off, followed by a single from Jocelynn Torres and a walk by Rudge to load the bases once again. Addie Kowacich continued her hot hitting with an RBI single, and Kenzie Cherne delivered a two-run double down the right field line. Rivera added another RBI with an infield single, pushing the lead to 9-0 with no outs. Joyce later reached on an error, bringing in another run.
Boardman continued its offensive surge in the third inning. Rudge collected her second hit of the day, and after back-to-back walks, Rivera came through again with a two-run single to center.
In the fourth inning, the Spartans added one more run when Wymer singled and later scored on a ball put in play by Kowacich that resulted in an error.
In the circle, Gabi Sferra continued her stretch of lights-out pitching. She threw five shutout innings, striking out 14 while allowing just one hit and two walks. Her no-hit bid was broken up in the fifth inning.
Offensively, eight different Spartans recorded hits as the team totaled 11 hits, along with four walks and two hit-by-pitches. Rivera led the way, going 3-for-3 with four RBIs and a run scored. Rudge finished 2-for-3 with three runs scored, while Cherne added two RBIs and two runs. Joyce drove in four runs, Kowacich added an RBI, and Wymer scored three times. Miller also contributed with an RBI, and Thames reached base three times via walks and scored twice.
Boardman will open conference play on Monday as they travel to Canfield to take on the Cardinals at 5:00 PM.
Boardman’s offense was explosive from the start, putting together a barrage of hits and runs early. The Spartans plated five runs in the first inning after loading the bases with help from an Addie Rudge single, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch. Kate Thames brought in a run with an RBI walk, and Mikayla Rivera followed by driving in another after being hit by a pitch. Back-to-back singles from Autumn Miller and Lanie Joyce cleared the bases and gave Boardman a commanding early lead.
The Spartans kept the pressure on in the second inning. Ellie Wymer reached on an error to lead things off, followed by a single from Jocelynn Torres and a walk by Rudge to load the bases once again. Addie Kowacich continued her hot hitting with an RBI single, and Kenzie Cherne delivered a two-run double down the right field line. Rivera added another RBI with an infield single, pushing the lead to 9-0 with no outs. Joyce later reached on an error, bringing in another run.
Boardman continued its offensive surge in the third inning. Rudge collected her second hit of the day, and after back-to-back walks, Rivera came through again with a two-run single to center.
In the fourth inning, the Spartans added one more run when Wymer singled and later scored on a ball put in play by Kowacich that resulted in an error.
In the circle, Gabi Sferra continued her stretch of lights-out pitching. She threw five shutout innings, striking out 14 while allowing just one hit and two walks. Her no-hit bid was broken up in the fifth inning.
Offensively, eight different Spartans recorded hits as the team totaled 11 hits, along with four walks and two hit-by-pitches. Rivera led the way, going 3-for-3 with four RBIs and a run scored. Rudge finished 2-for-3 with three runs scored, while Cherne added two RBIs and two runs. Joyce drove in four runs, Kowacich added an RBI, and Wymer scored three times. Miller also contributed with an RBI, and Thames reached base three times via walks and scored twice.
Boardman will open conference play on Monday as they travel to Canfield to take on the Cardinals at 5:00 PM.
Boardman JV Spartans Storm Back to Defeat Manchester
Despite trailing by 4 runs, the Boardman Spartans JV softball team rallied to top Manchester 14-5 on Thursday.
Addie Fiddler collected 4 hits, going 4-for-4 at the plate. Fiddler had 4 singles on the day. A groundout by Kealia Bravo put the Spartans on the board in the bottom of the first.
Manchester flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 5-1.
Boardman tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a walk by Carina Garland, a walk by Aleigha Johnson, a passed ball and a ground out by Bravo.
The Spartans took the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after Bravo singled, Fiddler singled and stole home, each scoring one run. Boardman scored six runs on one hit in the bottom of the sixth inning. Fiddler singled, scoring one run. Reagan Ridgley was struck by a pitch, Gracie Arquilla drew a walk, scoring one run and Amore Miller drew a walk, scoring one run.
Ridgley earned the win for the Spartans. The pitcher allowed five hits and five runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out six and walking five.
Bravo led Boardman with three runs batted in. The Spartans had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 10 walks for the game. Johnson, Garland, Arquilla and Kenzie Tobey led the team with two bases on walks each. Johnson, Ridgley, Tobey and Fiddler each stole multiple bases. The Spartans amassed 12 stolen bases for the day. Boardman also turned one double play in the game.
Next up for the Boardman JV Spartans is a home game against Walsh Jesuit this evening at 5:00 PM.
Despite trailing by 4 runs, the Boardman Spartans JV softball team rallied to top Manchester 14-5 on Thursday.
Addie Fiddler collected 4 hits, going 4-for-4 at the plate. Fiddler had 4 singles on the day. A groundout by Kealia Bravo put the Spartans on the board in the bottom of the first.
Manchester flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 5-1.
Boardman tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a walk by Carina Garland, a walk by Aleigha Johnson, a passed ball and a ground out by Bravo.
The Spartans took the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after Bravo singled, Fiddler singled and stole home, each scoring one run. Boardman scored six runs on one hit in the bottom of the sixth inning. Fiddler singled, scoring one run. Reagan Ridgley was struck by a pitch, Gracie Arquilla drew a walk, scoring one run and Amore Miller drew a walk, scoring one run.
Ridgley earned the win for the Spartans. The pitcher allowed five hits and five runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out six and walking five.
Bravo led Boardman with three runs batted in. The Spartans had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 10 walks for the game. Johnson, Garland, Arquilla and Kenzie Tobey led the team with two bases on walks each. Johnson, Ridgley, Tobey and Fiddler each stole multiple bases. The Spartans amassed 12 stolen bases for the day. Boardman also turned one double play in the game.
Next up for the Boardman JV Spartans is a home game against Walsh Jesuit this evening at 5:00 PM.
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,.
