Youth softball teams take to the field

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The Kishman's IGA 10U softball team will play this Friday, May 9, at 6:15 p.m. at Jackson #1.

Returning members of the team are Hanah Ruesser (P), Kaitlyn Rodgers (C), Jessica Patton (SS), Haley Embrogno (2B), Macey Foust (1B), Ellie Chaddock (OF), Brianna Patton (OF), Cierra Dowdy (OF), Hannah Rodgers (OF).

Newcomers include Jordan Diels, Brooke Lowe, Brett Berger and Amber Wisenberger.

Brad Patton is the team's head coach. Frank Embrogno is the assistant coach. Also coaching are Herb Foust, Mark Diels, Jimmy Rodgers and Norm Berger.

"We should be very competitive this season," stated Coach Patton. "Hannah is looking strong at pitcher. Our hitting has been very good and our overall defense is outstanding.

The Lion's Den 10U softball team has a lot of potential, according to Head Coach Loree Lautzenheiser. She went on to note that this will be a learning year for her team.

Members of the team are Hannah Carl (1B), Diedra Hagan (2B), Mirah Stanford (ss), Sydni Hertel (3B), Alivia Bates (C), Kelseigh Holderbaum (C), Aubry Stanford (OF), Kylee Kranning (OF), Breanna Green (OF), Rachel Zimmerman (OF), Lindsay Brust (OF) and Zoe Brust (OF).

Assistant coaches are Tim Hertel, Kyle Lautzenheiser, Nick Holderbaum and Bob Carl.

The Minerva Northeast Pipe & Supply 12U softball team will host Jackson today (May 8) at 6:15 p.m. at Brock Field.

Coached by Jeff McCauley and assistant coaches Ross Petree, Dawn Miller and Doug Kunz, the team features seven returning players and four who have moved up from last year's 10U league runners-up team.

The team is enrolled in the C division, which is made up of the elite 12U teams in the Stark County League.

Led by ace pitcher and leading scorer Mayson Hardgrove, this year's team has a well-rounded roster of speed, skilled fielders, quick base runners and multiple power hitters.

Reliable playmaker and consistent slugger Kara Kunz will anchor the infield at first base, athletically gifted Shania Miller will play at second, Erica McCauley will aggressively prowl the infield at short, and third base belongs to strong-armed Madelyn Fischer.

Morgan Preston, the catcher, is performing at a very impressive level for her first year in the position. Kaylyn Lanzer will provide depth at first and second base and will see plenty of time in the lineup.

The outfield has been bolstered with the likes of speedy ball hawks like Payton Randall. The team is fortunate to have excellent depth with the likes of Chelsea Zeedrich, Alexa Bates, Brogan Petree, Tara Crawford and Michaela Bryan.

The team would like to give thanks to everybody who has provided help and effort to make this season possible. The concession stand will be open.