WELLINGTON — Aaron Grimmett lined a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the seventh to drive in the winning run as Wellington beat Admiral King 7-6 in a non-conference baseball season opener for both teams Wednesday.
Kull McClurg pitched four innings in relief to get the win and had two hits. Tom Sigman had two hits and scored two runs for Admiral King.

Admiral King    220    110    0    —    6    8    4
Wellington    130    020    1    —    7    8    0
PITCHING: (AK) Colin Wright IP-5, H-7, R-6, ER-4, BB-0, K-11; Chad Hall (L,0-1) IP-11/3, H-1, R-1, ER-0, BB-1, K-0; (W) Erick Saunders IP-3, H-6, R-4, ER-4, BB-3, K-2; Kull McClurg (W,1-0) IP-4, H-2, R-2, ER-2, BB-2, K-6.
HITTING: (AK) Tom Sigman 2 (2 runs); (W) Blake Sword 2 (HR, 2B, 2 RBIs), Kull McClurg 2.

Keystone 11, Avon 3

PENFIELD TWP. — Jim Reid had a double and three RBIs to lead Keystone over Avon as the teams opened their seasons with a non-conference game.
Steve Wirth pitched 31/3 shutout innings for the win as Keystone opened a 6-0 lead in the first two innings.

Avon    000    012    0    —    3    4    2
Keystone    330    104    x    —    11    5    3
PITCHING: (A) Gus Long (L, 0-1) IP-3, H-4, R-6, ER-5, BB-3, K-3; Erik Stump IP-2, H-0, R-1, ER-1, BB-0, K-1; Josh Pierce IP-1, H-1, R-4, ER-3, BB-4, K-0. (K) Steve Wirth (W, 1-0) IP-31/3, H-1, R-0, ER-0, BB-4, K-9; Tyler Minnich IP-32/3, H-3, R-3, ER-1, BB-1, K-4.
HITTING: (A) Gus Long 2 (2B), Erik Stump (2B), Tyler Guthrie (2B, RBI); (K) Jim Reid (2B, 3 RBIs), Tim Giesel (2B, 2 RBIs), Kyle Shaw (3B).

Brunswick 7, Midview 2

EATON TWP. — Brunswick scored four runs in the first inning and rolled to a non-conference win over Midview in the first game of the season for both teams.
Danny Zaun had two hits and an RBI for the Middies.

Brunswick    411    001    0    —    7    6    0
Midview    001    000    1    —    2    3    4
PITCHING: (B) Ward (W, 1-0) IP-5, H-2, R-1, ER-1, BB-6, K-6; Colatruglio IP-2, H-1, R-1, ER-1, BB-3, K-4; (M) Nick Miller (L, 0-1) IP-3, H-3, R-6, ER-1, BB-2, K-3; Nick Clark IP-3, H-3, R-1, ER-1, BB-3,
K-3; Brad Gross IP-3, H-0, R-0, ER-0, BB-0, K-0.
HITTING: (B) Zencack (2B, 3 runs), Brucchieri (2B); (M) Danny Zaun 2 (RBI).

Amherst 9, Vermilion 1

AMHERST — Amherst broke open a competitive game with five runs in the sixth inning against Vermilion in a non-conference game that opened the season for both teams.
Logan Bruce allowed only an unearned run in six innings to get the win for the Comets.

Vermilion    000    001    0    —    1    4    4
Amherst    102    015    x    —    9    12    2
PITCHING: (V) Tim Clark (L, 0-1) IP-4, H-5, R-3, ER-0, BB-3, K-4; Christian Gulish IP-2, H-7, R-6, ER-1, BB-2, K-1; (A) Logan Bruce (W, 1-0) IP-6, H-3, R-1, ER-0, BB-2, K-10; Brent Parham IP-1, H-1, R-0, ER-0, BB-1, K-1.
HITTING: (V) Anthony Labondono (1 run); (A) Connor Weir 2 (2B, 3 RBIs), Seth Rosario 2, Ryan Bartizal 2 (2B, 3 runs), Josh Gonzalez 2 (3B, 2 RBIs).

Clearview 9, Firelands 6

HENRIETTA TWP. — Alex Zsigray had three hits, including a double, to lead Clearview as the Clippers and Firelands started the season with a non-conference game. Josh Webber pitched the first three innings for the win.

Clearview    404    000    1    —    9    7    1
Firelands    013    011    0    —    6    8    5
PITCHING: (C) Webber (W, 1-0) IP-3, H-5, R-4, ER-3, BB-4, K-5; Mezlak IP-4, H-3, R-2, ER-2, BB-5, K-4; (F) Deichler (L, 0-1) IP-22/3, H-6, R-8, ER-0, BB-3, K-3; Simonovich IP-41/3, H-1, R-1, ER-0, BB-3, K-9.
HITTING: (C) Zsigray 3 (2B), Washington 2; (F) Deichler 2 (2B, 2 runs), Pettry (2B, 2 RBIs), Simonovich (2B, RBI, run).

Berea 11, Columbia 0

BEREA — David Jones pitched a five-inning shutout and had two RBIs to lead Berea over Columbia in a season-opening non-conference game.

Columbia    000    00x    x    —    0    1    3
Berea    362    0xx    x    —    11    9    0
PITCHING: (C) Tony Riolo  (L, 0-1); (B) David Jones (W, 1-0).

Westlake 13, Parma 5

WESTLAKE — Westlake came from behind after a sluggish start and rolled past Parma in a non-conference season opener.
James DiBiasio had a two-run double in the Demons’ five-run fifth. Marcus Alomar added two hits in the game.

Parma    212    000    0    —    5    5    5
Westlake    012    352    x    —    13    9    2
PITCHING: (P) Marty Poshedley (L, 0-1) IP-41/3, H-4, R-10, ER-6, BB-6, K-7; Nick Fortney IP-12/3, H-5, R-3, ER-2, BB-4, K-3; (W) Kevin Adamczyk IP-2, H-1, R-3, ER-1, BB-3, K-1; Kyle Speicher IP-4, H-2, R-2, ER-2, BB-3, K-4; Shawn O’Meara IP-1, H-1, R-0, ER-0, BB-0, K-1.
HITTING: (P) Marty Poshedley (2 RBIs); (W) James DiBiasio 2 (2B, 2 RBIs), Marcus Alomar 2, Kam Abed 2 (2B).

North Olmsted 8, Lakewood 0

LAKEWOOD — Three pitchers combined on a six-hit shutout as North Olmsted won a non-conference season opener against Lakewood.
Joe Tominc, Kevin Tominc and Dan Kitko combined for the shutout, with Joe Tominc fanning seven in 41/3 innings.

N. Olmsted    004    202    0    —    8    13    0
Lakewood    000    000    0    —    0    6    1
PITCHING: (NO) Joe Tominc (W, 1-0) IP-4 1/3, H-4, R-0, ER-0, BB-3, K-7; Kevin Tominc IP-1 2/3, H-2, R-0, ER-0, BB-1, K-0; Dan Kitko IP-1, H-0, R-0, ER-0, BB-0, K-1 (L) Kraus (L, 0-1) IP-3 2/3, H-9, R-6, ER-6, BB-4, K-2; Whyel IP-2 1/3, H-3, R-2, ER-2, BB-2, K-1; Bennett IP-1, H-1, R-0, ER-0, BB-1, K-1.
HITTING: (B) Christian Klinec 3 (2 RBIs), Chad Murphy 2 (2 RBIs), Joe Thomas (2 RBIs); (L) Guzay (2B).

SOFTBALL

Elyria Catholic 8, Beaumont 0

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS – Elyria Catholic couldn’t have had a much better start to its season as Katie Svat drove in three runs and Jackie Tirbaso tossed a three-hit shutout in a win over Beaumont in a non-conference game Wednesday.Svat had two triples and a double while Natalie Kaczmarczyk and Jasmin Filiaggi added three hits apiece.

Elyria Catholic    023    201    0    —    8    15    2
Beaumont    000    000    0    —    0    3    3
PITCHING: (EC) Jackie Tirbaso (W, 1-0) IP-7,
H-3, R-0, ER-0, BB-2, K-6; (B) Orovets (L, 0-1) IP-4, H-10, R-7, BB-2, K-3; Gromuso IP-3,
H-5, R-1, BB-2, K-1.
HITTING: (EC) Katie Svat 3 (2 3Bs, 2B, 3 RBIs), Natalie Kaczmarczyk 3 (2 RBIs), Jasmin Filiaggi 3 (2B, 2 runs); (B) Foote (2B).

Amherst 12, Southview 1

AMHERST — Miranda Szucs hit an over-the-fence grand slam in the third inning to highlight Amherst’s win over Southview in a non-conference season opener for both teams. Chelsea Parham had three hits for the Comets and Megan Krueger pitched four shutout innings in the five-inning game.

Southview    000    01    —    1    3    4
Amherst    354    0x    —    12    12    2
PITCHING: (A) Megan Krueger (W, 1-0) IP-4, H-2, R-0, BB-2, K-5; Jessica Sand IP-1, H-1, R-1, ER-1, BB-2, K-4; (S) Beth Bucci (L, 0-1) IP-4, H-12, R-12, ER-9, BB-2, K-4.
HITTING: (A) Miranda Szucs 2 (HR, 5 RBIs), Chelsea Parham 3, Aleecia Sunagel 2, Amanda Arendt 2 (2B), Stacy Reid 2; (S) Amber Washington (2B).

Brunswick 4, Midview 2

BRUNSWICK — Elizabeth Fazekas and Brittany Stone each had two hits for Midview.

Midview     000    001    1    —    2    8    0
Brunswick    201    010    x    —    4    8    0
PITCHING: (M) ASydney Mencke (L, 0-1) IP-6, H-8, R-4, ER-4, BB-2, K-2; (B) Emlyn Knerem (W, 1-0) IP-7, H-8, R-2, ER-2, BB-1, K-12.
HITTING: (AK) Ashley Schafer (HR, 6 RBIs), Jillian Van Wagnen 2, Anna Britvec (2B, 3 RBIs), Eriel Myrick (2B, 2 RBIs); (B) Maggie Schwede (RBI).

Brookside 7, Firelands 2

SHEFFIELD — Stephanie Albright’s two-run double helped Brookside break a 2-all tie with five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning in the season opener for both teams. Dawn Ondercin pitched a complete game with 10 strikeouts for the Cardinals.

Firelands    000    101    0    —    2    5    1
Brookside    100    015    x    —    7    8    2
PITCHING: (F) Dana Thoms (L, 0-1) IP-6, H-8, R-7, ER-4, BB-4, K-4; (B) Dawn Ondercin (W, 1-0) IP-7, H-5, R-2, ER-2, BB-0, K-10.
HITTING: (F) Teresa Davis 2 (2 runs), Erin Phillips (3B), Dana Thoms 2 (2B); (B) Julie Campo 2 (2B), Stephanie Albright 3 (3 2Bs).

Admiral King 12, Bay 3

BAY VILLAGE — Admiral King’s Ashley Schafer broke open the game with a grand slam in the second inning. Schafer also pitched a complete game, striking out 10.

Admiral King    260    022    0    —    12    8    2
Bay    200    100    0    —    3    3    6
PITCHING: (AK) Ashley Schafer (W, 1-0) IP-7, H-3, R-3, ER-0, BB-1, K-10; (B) Maggie Schwede (L, 0-1) IP-7, H-8, R-12, ER-2, BB-3, K-3.
HITTING: (AK) Ashley Schafer (HR, 6 RBIs), Jillian Van Wagnen 2, Anna Britvec (2B, 3 RBIs), Eriel Myrick (2B, 2 RBIs); (B) Maggie Schwede (RBI).

TENNIS

Avon Lake 6, North Ridgeville 0

NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Avon Lake won all but three games in sweeping a non-conference dual match from North Ridgeville.

SINGLES: A. Trzeciak (AL) def. I. Comnick 6-0, 6-0; R. Clayton (AL) def. R. Hahn 6-0, 6-0; B. Appleton (AL) def. B. Wolfe 6-1, 6-0; C. Schmotz (AL) def. C. Kotarsky 6-0, 6-0.
DOUBLES: A. Gross-K. McNutt (AL) def. M. Speilhaupter-T. Smith 6-1, 6-1; N. Trzeciak-B. Troyer (AL) def. C. Berkheimer-N. Brinkman (NR) 6-1, 6-0.

TRACK

Ebersole sets Midview shot put record

EATON TWP. — Drew Ebersole set a Midview record in the shot put with a throw of 57 feet, 1¾ inches, but the Middies boys team lost a West Shore Conference dual meet to Rocky River on Wednesday, 94-50. In the girls meet, Midview’s Anicia Gamble won the 400 meters in 1:11.39 but Rocky River dominated the meet, 118-25.

BOYS RESULTS
Rocky River 94, Midview 50
3,200 Relay: Rocky River, 9:17.99.
110 HH: Saylor (M) 17.64; Truong (RR).
100: Schmittle (M) 11.82; Shie (RR); Custenvorder (RR).
800 Relay: Rocky River, 1:37.85.
400 Relay: Rocky River, 47.69.
1,600: Gibbons (RR) 5:06.56; Stoddard (RR).
Long Jump: Holt (M) 17-9; Kellogg (RR); Shie (RR).
Discus: Ebersole (M) 167-4; Catalano (M); Kevin (RR).
400: Huryn (RR) 55.52; Kindell (RR); Kariotakis (RR).
300 IH: Saylor (M) 45.57; Truong (RR).
High jump: Jones (RR) 5-8; Brinkman (RR); Bhasin (RR).
200: Hobson (RR) 26.26; Locci (RR); Wax (RR).
800: Russ (RR) 2:19.65; Ayers (M); Swartz (RR).
Shot Put: Ebersole (M) 57-1¾; Catalano (M); Kevin (RR).
Pole Vault: Kolakowski (RR) 13-6; Ware (RR); Wise (M).
3,200: Eldridge (RR) 11:05.81; Bazydlo (RR); Carlson (M).
1,600: Rocky River, 3:56.53.
GIRLS RESULTS
Rocky River 118, Midview 25
High Jump: Firestine (RR) 4-8; Theiling (RR); Belanger (RR).
3,200 Relay: Rocky River, 11:29.53;
100 Hurdles: Brandt (RR) 16.57; Katrinchak (M); Delzani (RR).
100: Kessler (RR) 13.95; Gamble (M); Campanella (RR).
800 Relay: Rocky River, 2:02.46.
400 Relay: Rocky River, 53.85.
1,600: Berg (RR) 5:57.16; Townsend (RR); Adams (M).
Long Jump: Hobson (RR) 13-2 ½; Delzani (RR); Campanella (RR).
400: Gamble (M) 1:11.39; Campanella (RR); McFarland (RR).
Shot Put: S. Culver (RR) 28-4; Stinn (RR); J. Culver (RR).
300 Hurdles: Brandt (RR) 49.33; Ketrinchak (M); Kane (RR).
200: Kessler (RR) 28.31; Hopson (RR); Delzani (RR).
800: Kessler (RR) 2:41.84; Berg (RR); Townsend (RR).
Discus: S. Culver (RR) 84.1; Johnson (M); J. Culver (RR).
Pole Vault: Hobson (RR) 8-6; Duge (RR); Schuner (RR).
3,200: Towner (RR) 12:14.42; Nagey (RR); Pease (RR).
1,600 Relay: Rocky River, 4:31.76.

Avon Lake boys 104, Wellington 32
Avon Lake girls 80, Wellington 50

AVON LAKE — Kelsey Hayas won the 100 and 200 meters to lead the Avon Lake girls past Wellington in a non-conference dual meet. In the boys meet, Avon Lake won all but three events.

BOYS RESULTS
Avon Lake 104, Wellington 32
3,200 Relay: Avon Lake, 9:25.14.
110 HH: Lancione (AL), 17.61; Parker (AL); Karpinski (AL).
100: Herman (W) 11.47; Market (AL); Ciarone (AL).
High jump: Francis (AL) 6-0; (Tie) Murray (AL), Simonson (W).
800 Relay: Avon Lake, 1:37.83.
1,600: Link (AL) 4:57; Parsons (AL); Adams (AL).
Pole Vault: Damico (AL) 10-0; Lawler (AL).
400 Relay: Avon Lake, 47.23.
Long Jump: Simonson (W) 17-7; Kidd (W); Kramer (AL).
Shot Put: McCann (AL) 49-6; Oxley (AL);Wulfhoop (W).
Discus: McCann (AL) 135-9; McKee (W); Rogers (AL).
300 IH: Lancione (AL) 46.86; Parker (AL); Trager (W).
400: Mansnerus (AL) 53.57; Smith (W); Sasak (AL).
3,200: Link (AL) 11:13; Quintero (AL); Hall (W).
200: Kintero (W) 25.1; Herman (W); Rohn (AL).
800: Adams (AL) 2:18; Link (AL); Parsons (AL).
1,600 Relay: Avon Lake, 3:58.
GIRLS RESULTS
Avon Lake 80, Wellington 50
3,200 Relay: Avon Lake, 11:15.3.
Long Jump: Touma (W) 14-4; B. Green (AL); George (W).
100 Hurdles: Eye (W) 17.6; Srail (AL); Bowman (W).
100: Hayas (AL) 13.60; Patton (AL); Becker (AL).
800 Relay: Wellington, 1:59.33.
1,600: Weed (AL) 5:54; Adams (AL); Mauer (AL).
Pole Vault: Srail (AL) 9-0; Parker (AL).
400 Relay: Wellington, 56:21.
400: Hayton (AL) 1:08.9; Molnar (AL); George (W).
Shot Put: Jasinski (W) 31-4; Lyons (AL); Barker (W).
Discus: Jasinski (W) 85-10; Koeth (AL); Lyons (AL).
300 Hurdles: Eye (W) 56.47; Bottini (AL); Frye (W).
High Jump: Moore (AL) 4-3; (Tie) Storer (AL), Brass (AL).
800: Hyde (W) 2:42; Lightfoot (AL); Adams (AL).
200: Hayas (AL) 28.9; Kulp (W); Logar (W).
3,200: Molnar (AL) 13:43; Mauer (AL); David (W).
1,600 Relay: Avon Lake, 4:41.

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