Conference play and early-season matchups delivered a mix of tight battles, breakout performances, and offensive explosions across the Chagrin Valley Conference slate.
From extra-inning drama on the baseball diamond to dominant run-rule wins in softball, several teams showcased both depth and star power as the season continues to take shape.
Baseball
Chagrin Falls 9, Orange 5 (9 innings)
Chagrin Falls broke through in a big way in the ninth inning, plating four runs to pull away from Orange in a 9-5 extra-inning win.
After Orange rallied for four runs in the fifth to tie the game, both teams went scoreless until the ninth. That’s when Eric Nemunaitis worked a leadoff walk and stole second, setting the table for Ash Martin‘s go-ahead RBI single. The Tigers capitalized from there, using patience and pressure to extend the inning. A balk brought home another run, and a defensive miscue allowed two more to score.
Joey Tenebria powered the Chagrin Falls offense with a home run and two RBIs, while Martin added two hits and two RBIs. Jack Hopkins reached base four times and scored twice.
Jack Watson earned the win with three dominant innings, allowing one hit and striking out six.
Orange was led by Xavier Carlisle-Winston (2 RBI, double) and George Gallup (2 hits).
Madison 4, Fairport Harding 2
Madison leaned on pitching and execution to secure a 4-2 win.
Eddy Gvora led the offense with a home run, two runs scored, and two walks, while Luke Gibbons added an RBI and reached base three times.
Noah Yonchak was outstanding on the mound, striking out 11 over 6 2/3 innings while allowing just two hits. Gavin Petrowski recorded the save.
Hawken 15, Western Reserve Academy 0 (4 innings)
Hawken erupted early and never slowed down in a 15-0 run-rule win.
Kevin Oster led the offense with two triples and two RBIs, while Tanner Brandt drove in four runs and also dominated on the mound with eight strikeouts in four innings.
Sam Neubauer and Graham Shaheen added RBIs as the Hawks scored in every inning they batted.
Softball
Madison 11, Conneaut 1 (6 innings)
Madison continued its unbeaten start with an 11-1 win behind a balanced attack.
Camille Horvath went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, while Natalie Best added a triple and two RBIs. Paige Higgins contributed an RBI and earned the win with seven strikeouts over four innings.
Madison pulled away with steady run production late to seal the run-rule victory.
Berkshire 24, Grand Valley 1 (5 innings)
Berkshire exploded offensively, scoring 24 runs on 19 hits.
Whitney Davis had a monster game, going 4-for-4 with five runs, five RBIs, and five stolen bases. Kate Miller also drove in five runs, while Julia Young scored four times and added three RBIs.
Moira Wonders earned the win with seven strikeouts in four innings.
South 15, Jefferson 7
South built a commanding early lead and held off Jefferson for a 15-7 win.
The Rebels scored in bunches early, including a six-run third inning. Jefferson responded with five runs in the third but couldn’t fully recover.
Olivia Lewis and Rylee DeMattia each had two hits for Jefferson, with DeMattia driving in two runs. Sienna Paxson and Ada Sirrine added RBIs.
Top Players
Baseball
- Noah Yonchak, Madison – 6.2 IP, 2H, 11K
- Eddy Gvora, Madison – HR, 2R, 2BB
- Tanner Brandt, Hawken – 4 RBI, Win, 8K in 4 IP
- Kevin Oster, Hawken – 2-2, 2 RBI, 2 triples
- Joey Tenebria, Chagrin Falls – HR, 2 RBI
- Ash Martin, Chagrin Falls – 2H, 2 RBI
Softball
- Whitney Davis, Berkshire – 4-4, 5R, 5 RBI, 5 SB
- Kate Miller, Berkshire – 3-3, 5 RBI
- Julia Young, Berkshire – 4R, 3 RBI
- Camille Horvath, Madison – 3-4, 3 RBI
- Paige Higgins, Madison – Win, 7K + RBI
- Rylee DeMattia, Jefferson – 2H, 2 RBI
- Olivia Lewis, Jefferson – 2H, RBI
