Top stars, best performances in Ohio high school baseball and softball (May 2-8)

Here are some stars from the past week’s high school baseball and softball games across Ohio.

By Kayla Harvey | Photo by Jeff Harwell

Here are some stars from the past week's baseball and softball games across Ohio.

If you know of a top performance we should include, please send an email to swanson@scorebooklive.com.

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Sydney Collins, Perry softball

Was clutch at the plate with three hits including a home run and drove in team-high four runs in a 22-8 win vs. Grand Valley.

Today's game ball goes to Sydney Collins who had 3 of @perryhssoftball 31 hits including a two-run home run, and she knocked in a team-high 4 runs. #OVSoftball pic.twitter.com/FVz4S6ANGn

— Ohio Varsity (@ohiovarsity) May 6, 2022

Brianna Sadler, Amherst softball

Went 3-for-4, had a double, triple, a run and two RBIs in an 8-3 win over Elyria.

Jordan Rossen, Lakewood softball

Had three hits including a single, double and triple to help her team to an 11-0 win over Normandy.

Final
Lakewood 11
Normandy 0 (5)

CG pitches another gem. 12Ks, 3 hits allowed and only one left the infield.

*Rossen blows up again at the plate...3 hits including a 1B, 2B and a 3B. 👀
*Beno stays hot with a 3B. #MUDITA💜💛🥎 pic.twitter.com/nl6LyPQItK

— Lakewood Softball (@lkwdsoftball) May 3, 2022

Laney Klika, Gilmour Academy softball

Went 4-for-4 and started the scoring off for her team with a solo shot. Also had a double, three runs and three RBIs to lead the Lancers to a 14-4 win over Beaumont.

We totaled 12 hits on the way to earning our 4th consecutive win with a 14-4 effort vs. Beaumont. Laney Klika went 4/4 after leading off the game with a solo shot over the fence. She also had a 2B to go w/3R, 3 RBI. Clare Peterson got the W in 5 innings & went 2/3 w/2B, 2 RBI.

— GA Softball (@GilmourSoftball) May 5, 2022

Kylie Johnson, Tuslaw softball

Led her offense to a comeback win as she hit a walk-off grand slam in the seventh inning to push past Manchester 5-3.

SB: BOOM goes the dynamite!! or in this case, sophomore Kylie Johnson as she erased a 3-1 deficit in the 7th with a walk-off grandslam to lift Tuslaw past Manchester 5-3 on Senior Night. @FoxMacaira had 2 hits and Meridith Rankl notched the win #TDR

— Joshua T. McWilliams (@josh_mc1982) May 5, 2022

Maddie Booth, St. Joseph Academy softball

The freshman threw five innings and racked up nine strikeouts. At the plate, she led her team with three hits including a double to take a 10-7 win over Mapleton.

Hailey Massaro, Triway softball

The Ohio State commit went 3-for-3 and hit a two-run homer as the Titans took down Fairless 12-0.

SB: Senior night isn't the best time to play Triway. @massaro_hailey unloaded a 2-run homer to kickstart matters, went 3-for-3, fellow senior @egh0707 doubled and was 3-for-3, @EYacapraro and @CarterWachtel3 each had 2 hits and Wachtel fanned 13 in the 12-0 win over Fairless #TDR

— Joshua T. McWilliams (@josh_mc1982) May 5, 2022

Mollie Grace, Hillsdale softball

Hit two home runs for the Lady Falcons in a 17-0 victory over Rittman.

Congratulations to our 3 seniors on their senior night! The Lady Falcons beat Rittman 17-0 to improve to 15-3! Congratulations to @mollie_grace6 with her 2 dingers and @taylor15morgan and Mackala Krichbaum on their combined Perfect Game! pic.twitter.com/4QucrrNT18

— Hillsdale High Softball (@HillsdalehighSB) May 5, 2022

Sydney Sukenik, North Olmsted softball

Drove in eight on three hits on a single and two home runs (one a grand slam) to lead North Olmsted past Fairview 18-3.

The Eagles close out divisional conference play with another W over Fairview! Finishing 7-3 in the division!

🥎Elena Scott pitched 11K’s
🥎Sydney Sukenik with 8 RBI’s & 2 💣 (including a grand slam)
🥎Sara Gilley with her first 💣 of the year!

Back at it tomorrow @ Medina 5p! pic.twitter.com/qZcNiASR7t

— North Olmsted Softball (@NOEagleSoftball) May 6, 2022

Natalie Kopczak, Stow-Munroe Falls softball

The junior exploded with a single, double, a home run, two RBIs and two runs in a 5-0 win over North Royalton.

The Bulldogs get the win on senior night 5-0! @MakaylaHuddles4 7IP 10K 1H @aubreyaam00 2B R
@KopczakNatalie 1B 2B HR 2 RBI 2 R @EmmaOshel 1B HBP RBI R@MakaylaHuddles4 1B R@kenzieorosz2 1B RBI
Meszaros 1B RBI
Mihalus 1B pic.twitter.com/2QDr23bILt

— Stow Softball (@stow_softball) May 5, 2022

Ryan Pattison, University baseball

Had two hits, two runs, two RBIs and two stolen bases in a 15-4 win over Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy.

Game 19 stats.

Jae Smith 3H 2R @ryanpattisonn 2H 2R 2RBI 2SB@DavidFaremouth 3RBI
Zigman, Tyler, McMahon RBI@EvanS322023 picks up win # 6 with a 59 pitch 5 inning CG. 4H-0BB-5K

🙌🏻

— University School Baseball (@USbsbl) May 5, 2022

Tyler Slone, St. Vincent-St. Mary baseball

In his first varsity start, Slone struck out six in four innings and became the first Irish freshman to start in five seasons.

First Varsity start, shout out to the defense who played great behind me @STVMBaseball @PBROhioScout @OhioLonghorns pic.twitter.com/khHAnbdEji

— Tyler Slone (@TylerSlone15) May 8, 2022

Tommy Harrison, St. Edward baseball

Had a three-run double and four RBIs in an 11-1 win over Benedictine.

In case you missed it through all of the senior spotlights, we had a huge win last night on the road! #EdsUp pic.twitter.com/bUpPopzrpG

— St. Edward Baseball (@SEHS_BASEBALL) May 7, 2022

Jayden Jerger, Defiance baseball

Pitched a shutout, striking out nine in seven innings pitched, allowing five hits and one walk.

⚾️ #1 (D-II) @DefianceBBall claims its 27th @wblsports title with a 2-0 win over #6 (D-II) @Wapak_Baseball

💎 Top Performers:@jaydenjerger09: 7 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 9 K@BraedenGoulet: 6.1 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 7 K#RoadToCanalPark #BeSeen

👇🏼📝 Scouting Notes 📝👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/VhwlZwKMEE

— Prep Baseball Ohio Scouting Coverage (@PrepBaseOHScout) May 5, 2022

Ryan Andrikanich, Perry baseball

Was the winning pitcher in a 3-2 win over Keystone. Had two hits, a double, two runs and a stolen base.

Pirates win another walk-off thriller over Keystone in 8 innings, 3-2!

R. Andrikanich - 2H, 2B, 2R, 1SB, 2IP, W
Brock Sivon - 2H, 1R, 1SB
Jason Pentek - 1H, RBI
Collin Brooks - 6IP, game winning 1B

— Perry Pirates Baseball (@PerryPiratesBB) May 5, 2022

Nate Earley, Archbishop Moeller baseball

The Ohio State commit had multiple hits to lead the offense for the Crusaders and led his team to a 2-0 win and a series sweep over Elder.

AJ Havrilla, Canfield baseball

Havrilla went 2-for-3 and drove in the game-winning run with an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh to top Boardman 3-2.

Cards improve to 15-3 with a big walk off win over Boardman 3-2@beidelsc5 6 inn 12 k’s 1 ER@JakeGrdic 1 inn 2k’s Win

@havrilla_3 2-3 and walks it off in the bottom of the 7th@Nshaw_777 2-3 @ben_slanker4 Double
Cards had 9 hits on the day

J ⚓️

— Canfield HS Baseball (@canfieldbasebal) May 4, 2022

Tommy Skelding, Marlington baseball

The University of Kentucky commit pitched a complete game and threw 85 pitches, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out eight in a 6-1 win over Minerva.

Mark Abel, Hillsdale baseball

Had three hits and two RBIs to pace Hillsdale to a 5-0 shutout win over Rittman.

Jay Mast, Waynedale baseball

Scored a run and doubled twice in Waynedale’s 10-0 win over Chippewa.