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To keep legacy, Gibsonburg ‘expects’ to win crown By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com If Gibsonburg softball coach Martin Brown has his way, the Golden Bears will repeat as Toledo Area Athletic Conference champions their final year in the league. He is expecting to finish first because “we’ve been solid in the TAAC.” However, there are some variables — like Cardinal Stritch, Northwood, Ottawa Hills and others. Because of the cold and the rain, many of those games are still on tap. “There are some good teams in our league and we are looking forward to playing them,” Brown said.” Well, you can count the Green Bears out as a contender — Thursday, the Golden Bears put up 27 hits in a 21-0 five inning mercy-ruled rout over Ottawa Hills. It was a home run fest for Gibsonburg. Senior Libby Henderson went 5-for-5 with two home runs and three RBIs, senior Aubrey Fleming went 5-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs, junior Emily Roberts went 3-for-4 with one home run, and junior Jasmine McNett went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Meanwhile, Fleming tossed a no-hitter in the circle. That has been the way things have been going for Gibsonburg in the TAAC. However, next year they will join the Sandusky Bay Conference River Division. The two other TAAC wins this year were shortened to five innings. In a 20-0 win over Emmanuel Christian, the Golden Bears needed just four at-bats to pound 18 hits. Junior Keely Snyder went 3-for-3, sophomore Coral Kocsis went 2-for-2 with a home run, freshman Ashley Mendoza went 2-for-2 with three RBIs and senior Marian Younker went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Fleming allowed one hit in the circle. In a 21-0 win over Danbury, Fleming limited the Lakers to one hit as sophomore Brittany Miller went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBIs, senior Sierra Zamudio went 2-for-2, Henderson went 4-for-5 with a double and four RBIs and McNett was 3-for4 with two RBIs. For the season, Gibsonburg is 7-3 overall and has those three wins in the conference against no losses. “In looking at the big picture, we are playing about as well as can be expected,” Brown said. They have managed to find someone who can give them a game. On a spring trip, Gibsonburg won 5-4 in nine innings over Weir (W.Va.) and then suffered what Brown called a “tough loss” to Maplewood (Pa.), 5-3. Back in Northwest Ohio, the Bears downed Perkins, 9-3, as Fleming got the win in the circle and junior Emily Roberts went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. However, two Pirates managed to do damage against Fleming — Elizabeth Walker went 2-for3 with two home runs and three RBIs and Tohtyana Tucker went 2-for-3. McNett went 2-for-3 with two triples and two RBIs and Henderson went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs in a 5-2 win over New Reigel. Legacy to uphold Brown is in his fifth year at Gibsonburg, entering the season with a 93-19 overall mark. Under his tenure, the Golden Bears have won league crowns four of five timesand also won three district championships
Gibsonburg junior Keely Snyder slides into home. (Photo by Jeff Holcomb) but were unable to get beyond the regional tournament to state. Last year’s team finished 26-1 overall and a perfect 12-0 in the conference. That team had been the top-ranked Division IV team all season, starting May 1 until the final poll came out. The Bears were ranked second the first two polls, but everything was about bringing a state championship trophy back to Gibsonburg. “Softball has always been a sport in Gibsonburg where you see a lot of girls work hard to be a part of, because we do have some pretty good history back in the day with (all-state pitcher) Jamie Wonderly and her crew. They had several championships,” Brown said. Wonderly went on to have a stellar career at Butler University. Those teams, coached by Erica Foster, won three straight state titles from 200103 and finished as runner-up in 2004. Coach Brown, who was born and raised in Gibsonburg, was not part of the coaching staff at that time. However, his team came one game away from the state final four last year. At last year’s regional, No. 1 ranked Gibsonburg took down defending state champion Convoy Crestview (14-11), 4-3, at Findlay’s Marathon Diamonds, giving the 25-0 Golden Bears another feather in their cap on their way to a hopeful state tournament final four bid. However, No. 10 ranked Carey (18-6) downed Gibsonburg 8-3 in a shortened five-inning regional final. The Blue Devils were mercy-ruled in five in the state semifinal by sixth-ranked and eventual champion Williamsburg (29-2), 10-0. The good news this year is that Gibsonburg has six letter winners returning.
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Key players include four seniors in Fleming, Henderson at second base, Younker in left field and first baseman Abby Ruth. Key elements from the junior class are Snyder in center field, McNett at shortstop and catcher Jessie Davies. Fleming has committed to play next year at Muskingum University and Ruth will play at Wilmington College. Henderson, an All-Ohio second team player as a junior, was first team all-league, honorable mention all-district her sophomore year and repeated as first team allleague last year and was also first team alldistrict. She batted .530 with seven home runs last year. A four year starter, she did not make an error at second base last year. “Libby Henderson has always been an effective hitter under pressure. She knows when to cut down on her swing to put the ball in play to move a runner,” Brown said. Fleming, a first team All-Ohioan, joined Henderson on the all-league and all-district first team last year, and making second team were Younker and Snyder. In the circle last year, Fleming was 26-1 with a 1.36 ERA and had a .409 batting average. Younker batted .482 and Snyder .543. “Aubrey Fleming had a real nice season in 2017. She has worked hard in the off season in order to keep improving,” Brown said. “Keely Snyder sees the ball real well and makes solid contact. She is also quick on the bases. Keely Snyder is starting her second year in center field, where her speed allows her to cover a lot of ground.” The lineup has been bolstered because of the play of Davies and McNett, who transferred from North Baltimore and is the Golden Bears’ starting shortstop.
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Coming from any angle, Clay will contend in softball By J. Patrick Eaken Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com Clay softball started the season winning three of its first six games, but all three of those wins came in Three Rivers Athletic Conference match-ups against no league losses. That’s a good sign when you play tough non-league competition, although 18th-year coach Brenda Radabaugh thinks her team can do better. Losing three out of conference needs to change before tournament time. “We are off to a slow start and we are battling some injuries. We hope to be at full strength when the weather finally breaks,” Radabaugh said. The losses came to Perrysburg, Springfield and Clyde. The league wins were over St. Ursula, Fremont Ross and Lima Senior. Last year, the Eagles finished 20-9 and 13-1 in the TRAC, and Radabaugh has six returning letter winners. That’s enough to tell her that the Eagles will be in contention for a championship. “We should be in contention for the league title again,” Radabaugh said. “Notre Dame has a strong team. Whitmer is very good, also. “We are once again a very young team with some talented and versatile softball players. I’ve witnessed improvement in the play of our returners and I’m looking forward to seeing what our new players can contribute. If we can develop good team chemistry, we will achieve our goals.” Key players include senior catcher Natalie Quinlan, senior third baseman/ pitcher/first basemen Regan Stager, junior outfielder Tiffany Stevens, junior second baseman Tori Gallaher, sophomore shortstop and catcher Madison Yanez, sophomore outfielder Jenna Vislay and junior pitcher and first baseman Brianna Pawlaczyk. Pawlaczyk in the circle is a luxury that Radabaugh appreciates having. She moved here from Michigan. “She is a strong pitcher with good speed. We are very lucky to have Bri because our starting pitcher from last year chose not to play,” Radabaugh said. “She is our ace
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She batted a remarkable .538 (49-for-91) with 33 runs, 32 RBIs, 15 SB and .907 fielding. Yanez and Vislay were both honorable mention All-TRAC last year. Yanez batted .265 (22-for-83) with 25 runs, 10 RBIs, and .919 fielding. Vislay hit .218 (17-for-78) with 10 runs, 21 RBIs and .892 fielding. Stevens returns after betting .419 (39for-93) with 31 runs, a home run, 24 RBIs, 12 SB and .891 fielding. However, no matter how you look at it, Radabaugh expects Yanez and Stevens to return as the team’s top hitters before all is said and done because “both hit for power
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From Left: Darren Pash of Pemberville Methodist (batting champ), Rick Nelson of Zion Luckey (RBI champ), and John Keiser of (Pemberville) Bethlehem No. 2 (home run co-champ). Not pictured: HR co-champ Gary Evers of Salem Grace United was unable to attend the banquet. (Photo courtesy of Mark Kunstmann/GBSS)
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Pash, Nelson lead the pack in church dartball, again The Wood County Dartball League held its annual awards dinner Monday (April 16) night at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stony Ridge. This year’s banquet marked the 80th anniversary of the league’s first awards dinner held back in 1938. Pemberville Methodist was presented with the regular-season championship trophy in addition to the league’s travelling trophy for regular-season superiority. Bowling Green Nazarene received the league’s postseason championship trophy, while Bethlehem No. 2 (Pemberville) was also honored for its runner-up standing during the regular season. Individual award winners were: Darren Pash of PM who claimed the league’s batting title with a mark of .616; Rick Nelson of Zion Luckey for winning the RBI crown with 82; and John Keiser of Bethlehem No.
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By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Coach Nick Lance sees Oak Harbor baseball as a possible contender in the Sandusky Bay Conference’s Bay Division. And, he’s got a talented group of players who are looking to prove him right. The Rockets are off to a good start at 6-4 and 4-1 in the division. They have two very capable starters in Aric McAtee, a University of Toledo recruit, and Spencer Segaard. In addition, there is a batting order that’s got its share of good hitters. The lineup features outfielder Adam Ohms leading off with catcher Clay Schulte following him. First baseman Hunter Lacer bats third followed by third baseman A.J. Showalter and outfielder Tyler Laughlin. The rest of the lineup changes from game to game with Segaard, McAtee, Kyle Hanselman, Dylan Cunningham, Jac Alexander and Hunter Wilkins battling it out for the final four slots. McAtee and Segaard are the top pitchers in the rotation and Alexander and Hanselman are fighting it out for the No. 3 spot. McAtee is currently 3-0 with a 1.52 ERA and Segaard is 2-1 with a 2.14 ERA. The bullpen, meanwhile, includes the likes of Showalter, Cunningham, Lacer and Collin Ish. “Aric has done a good job. His breaking pitch has come a long way,” said Lance. “We’re seeing what Spencer can be.” In order to prepare his team for the tough conference in which they play, Lance scheduled the likes of Lake, Eastwood and Maumee to challenge his club. “I’m a tough guy to play for because I demand (a lot). Hard work is what I push,” said Lance, now in his third year as the team’s head coach. “I think they’ve come to understand how I want things to be.” McAtee added, “Coach Lance demands
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Rockets on an eight-game win streak By Yaneek Smith Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com Last year, the Oak Harbor softball team went 29-2 and advanced to the regional finals. This year, Oak Harbor is keeping pace as it jumped out to a 12-2 start with a 6-0 record in the Sandusky Bay Conference’s Bay Division. The Rockets have won seven games by at least 10 runs. “I’m very pleased. I think we’ve progressed really well,” said Oak Harbor coach Chris Rawski. “Offensively, we’ve gotten a little better each game. Our main focus coming in was being at the top end defensively, and I think we’re starting to go to that point. “We struggled a little bit in some spots early in the season and we’ve cleaned that up. We’ve got plenty of experience, but some new players are doing the job. Olivia (Jensen) is doing a good job at catcher and Taylor (Lemaster) at first base and Lauren (St. Clair) in right field have filled their roles nicely.” Ashley Riley is leading the way in the circle and at the plate. She is currently 11-1 with a 1.78 ERA and has six home runs to go with a .569 average and 21 RBIs. “She’s at the top of her game. Defensively, she’s like having another shortstop — she fields her position well. She’s still working hard at throwing strikes and challenging hitters,” said Rawski. “With our offense, she knows she can afford to put some pitches in play. The other team is going to have to score some runs. She’s matured in all areas of her game. She’s a two-time, all-Ohioan for a reason.” Riley hits second in the lineup behind left fielder Emily Lenke. Third baseman Dani Epling hits third, followed by shortstop Kaytlynn Sandwisch, center fielder Seree Petersen, St. Clair, Jensen, Lemaster and second baseman Olivia Rahm. Also contributing are Abby Gregg, Mya Lenke, Bailey Dusseau, Chloe Roosen, Emma Martin, Katie Shadoan and Jazmyn Jefferson. In addition to Riley, five other hitters are batting above .400 — Sandwisch (.481),
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Wildcats continue to fight despite their close losses This has been a trying season for Woodmore’s baseball team. Monday’s loss at Northern Buckeye Conference rival Lake was a prime example. The Wildcats took a 3-1 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning, only to watch the Flyers rally for a 4-3 victory. Woodmore’s 7-6 record (1-4 NBC) includes late-inning losses to Genoa (5-4) and Otsego (3-1) and a 5-4 non-conference loss to Delta. “Our league has a ton of great coaching and determined players,” second-year Wildcats coach Mike Conner said. “We’re doing a good job of putting the ball in play, we’re just hitting the ball right at them. We’ve been in almost every game except at Elmwood (7-1), but the boys continue to fight and we are a gritty, scrappy team. There’s no quit in these kids.” This year’s team features 11 seniors and seven returning full- or part-time starters. “We wanted to compete and perform better than (last year), and we have,” Conner said. “We started 1-8 last year. We started off really well this year, especially with our pitching and defense. We’re still pitching well, but we’re leaving a lot of runners in scoring position.” Two of Woodmore’s top players are senior pitcher/utility player Derrick Berkel and senior catcher Donovan Reyes, who is also the team’s No. 2 pitcher behind Berkel. Berkel, a lefty, took a 2-2 record and 0.29 ERA (in 23.2 innings) into the Wildcats’ game against Rossford on Wednesday. He has 32 strikeouts and just four walks. “He has great movement and velocity on his fastball,” Conner said. “His offspeed stuff is good enough to keep guys off balance. His brother, Austin, was our number-one last year. Derrick didn’t get to pitch last year due to an arm injury and he’s determined. He’s one of the most determined kids on the mound I’ve seen.”
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...we are a gritty, scrappy team. Reyes, a three-year starter, had a 1-1 record and a 2.10 ERA in 16.2 innings prior to Wednesday. He also led the team with a .438 batting average. “I love his grit and focus and determination,” Conner said. “He’s the leader of our ball team. He’s very good behind the plate and he does a good job in all aspects of catching.” The Wildcats’ other infield starters are senior shortstop Hunter Stevenson, senior second baseman Ian Cook and sophomore first baseman Tyler Babka. Stevenson also pitches and plays third base in rotation with senior Kevin Paul, and senior Kevin Mitchell also plays shortstop. Stevenson, who bats second in the lineup, is hitting .300 through 13 games. He has an inside-the-park home run and a team-high 15 RBI. Stevenson also has a 2.03 ERA in 10.2 innings on the mound. “He’s really come into shape this year,” Conner said. “He’s made vast improvements at the plate and defensively.” Mitchell, who will play basketball at Adrian College, is a first-year varsity player and is hitting .333. “Mitchell is a good athlete,” Conner said. “Not playing (baseball) for three years, it’s taken him a little bit to get back in the groove. He didn’t play his freshman, sophomore or junior year because he played AAU basketball.” Cook bats leadoff and has a team-high 11 walks. He also leads the team in runs (13) and stolen bases (10). “He puts the ball in play,” Conner said. “He’s an up-the-middle type of hitter.
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great hustle.” The rest of Woodmore’s roster includes senior outfielders Nate Taylor and Nick Almaroth, and senior pitcher Owen Conner. “All three of them are tremendous teammates,” coach Conner said. “They are spot players for us when we need a change in the lineup.” Conner added that when it comes to losing close games, the law of averages will hopefully favor the Wildcats sooner rather than later. “We’ll just continue to compete,” he said. “We’re right there. As long as we continue to fight and progress, we’ll be fine. Baseball is going to be baseball, and whatever happens, happens. We have to control what we can control and let the baseball gods control the rest.”
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He plays good defense and he’s got good speed.” Conner said Babka, who has a .273 average, is holding his own as a sophomore. “He’s learning the speed of the varsity game,” the coach said. “What I love about his defense is his capability to stretch and get to a baseball when he’s on the bag. He can do full-out splits, and his ability to stretch and get the ball has saved us.” Paul can play third base and center field. Junior Taityn Rollins plays in center and left field, while senior Zach Matwiejczyk plays in left and right field. “Kevin is a good, solid utility player,” Conner said. “I can put him anywhere and feel comfortable with it. Rollins has a real strong arm, good speed, and he tracks the ball well, and Zach can track down a baseball and cut off a ball in the gap. He’s got
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