SHINGLEHOUSE — Bradford built an early lead and didn’t let it go, scoring seven runs over the first three innings before managing a victory at Oswayo Valley.
In doing so, the Owls snapped a six-game losing streak, as Jack Wells went 2-for-2 with three RBI to lead an 11-6 victory. Talan Reese picked up his first varsity victory on the mound, tossing three innings before giving way to a trio of relievers who preserved his lead.
“We got a good lead, then we gave some walks and (OV) had some timely hits that kept them in the game,” Bradford coach Eric Haynoski said. “Our defense played pretty solid and was able to preserve the win.”
Ryan Ward had a hit, run and two RBI for Bradford, which benefitted from four OV errors in the game. Alec Harmon and Caiden Goode each had two hits for OV, while Cayden Black and Ian Bilski each drove in two runs.
The Owls improved to 4-7 on the year, while OV fell to 2-11.
“We were able to get a lot of different kids in the lineup, and some that don’t normally get a lot of time got big hits for us,” Haynoski said. “We have to hopefully keep this going.”
R H E
Bradford:
OV:
Johnsonburg 8,
Elk County Catholic 7,
9 innings (Elk tourney)
ST. MARYS — Camron Marciniak’s walk-off single scored Dom Allegretto and gave Johnsonburg an extra-inning victory over Elk County Catholic in the first round of the ECC tournament.
The Rams scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th to force extras, erasing what had once been a 5-2 ECC lead. Allegretto, Luke Zimmerman and Kaden Dennis each had two hits for Jburg, while Allegretto and Aiden Zimmerman each drove in two runs.
Lance O’Neil, David Anderson, Ben Reynolds and Isaac Dellaquilla each had two hits for ECC, while O’Neil and Anderson also drove in two runs each. Jburg advances to Friday’s tournament final.
R H E
ECC:
Jburg:
Kane 16,
Smethport 11 (Game 1)
SMETHPORT — Harley Morris had three hits, an RBI and a shutdown 7th inning, putting a sudden ending to an offensive battle in Game 1.
Morris struck out the heart of Smethport’s order, each looking, to lock down a victory for Kane. Before that frame, offense was abundant on each side, as Landon Darr led the Wolves with three hits.
Andy Jekielek, Justin Peterson and Brock Wensel each added two hits for Kane, while Brandon Higley led Smethport with four hits, five RBI and three runs scored. Alex Ognen and Alex Cole each added two hits for Smethport.
R H E
Smethport:
Kane:
Kane 9,
Smethport 2 (Game 2)
SMETHPORT — Harley Morris picked up right where he left off, parlaying a shutdown 7th inning in Game 1 into 5.2 dominant innings in Game 2, for Kane to power a doubleheader sweep over Smethport.
Shane Ackley had two hits, three RBI and two walks for the Wolves in the latter contest, while Morris helped himself with a hit and an RBI. Travis Cooney had an RBI double for Smethport.
R H E
Kane:
Smethport:
SOFTBALL
St. Marys 16, Coudersport 3,
5 innings (Elk tourney)
ST. MARYS — St. Marys posted back-to-back, six-run frames in the 3rd and 4th innings, leading to a runaway victory over Coudersport in the first round of the Elk County Catholic tournament.
Olivia Eckels had thre hits and five RBI for St. Marys, while Kendall Young drove in four runs on two hits and Rosa Deprator added two hits and two RBI.
Young and Lindsey Reiter combined to hold Coudy hitless in five frames.
Johnsonburg 7,
Elk County Catholic 4 (Elk tourney)
ST. MARYS — Julie Jones and Jenna Kasmierski each had three hits to power Johnsonburg over Elk County Catholic and into the ECC Tournament final.
Kasmierski drove in three runs while Jones drove in two, and Natalie Dunworth added two hits for the Ramettes. Jones struck out seven batters in the circle and got a late boost from her offense, as four 7th-inning runs made the difference for Jburg.
Lucy Klawuhn and Emily Mourer each had two hits for ECC.
St. Marys 2,
Johnsonburg 1, 9 innings (Elk tourney champ)
ST. MARYS — Kara Hanslovan’s walk-off home run broke a deadlocked pitchers duel and won the Elk County Catholic softball tournament.
After Johnsonburg’s Julie Peterson and St. Marys’ Kendall Young battled into extra innings, Hanslovan stepped into the box with one out in the bottom of the 9th. She ripped an 0-1 pitch over the center field fence, giving the Lady Dutch a tournament championship and a victory over their Elk County rivals.
Rosa Deprater added three hits and an RBI for St. Marys, which had scored in the 3rd inning before Jburg answered with a run in the 4th. Lindsey Reiter added two hits, while Young was masterful in the circle, striking out 17 while allowing three hits and no walks.
Peterson countered by striking out eight, allowing nine hits and no walks along the way.
Elk County Catholic 12, Coudersport 2, 5 innings (Elk tourney consy)
ST. MARYS — Gabby Weisner had two hits, two runs, three RBI and a walk to lead Elk County Catholic over Coudersport in the consolation game of the Elk County Catholic Tournament.
Hope Farley also drove in three runs for ECC, while Lydia Anderson added a hit and an RBI. Emily Mourer got the win in the circle, striking out three while allowing two hits.
Forest Area 15,
Kane 2, 5 innings
KANE — Alexis Oswald’s four RBI led Forest Area over Kane.
Izzy Flick dominated in the pitcher’s circle, striking out eight while holding the Lady Wolves to two hits and three walks. Makieya McGuire and Sadie Walter each had a hit for Kane.
