A full day of action across the Chagrin Valley Conference delivered everything—offensive explosions, dominant pitching efforts, and multiple walk-off finishes that kept things tight until the final swing.
The tone was set by one of the most complete performances of the day, as Perry’s Sophie Sivon impacted the game in every phase, leading the Pirates to a statement win and anchoring a slate filled with standout individual efforts.
Perry 12, Geneva 3
Perry’s offense wasted little time taking control, and Sivon was at the center of it all—going 4-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, a double, and a home run while also tossing a complete game in the circle.
“It was really fun being able to help my team on both sides of the ball, especially playing against a good team,” Sivon said. “At the plate, I was looking to be aggressive early and hit the first strike I saw, because I knew the pitcher was looking to get ahead in the count.”
That aggressive mindset paid off throughout the day, especially on her home run swing.
“After my first at-bat, I knew what she was throwing and was able to adjust accordingly,” Sivon said. “The pitch I hit was high and inside, and I was just able to turn on it really well, and it felt really good off the bat.”
Emma Brainard matched the tone at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two runs, four RBI, and two doubles, while Arianna Rogers added another 4-for-5 effort with a run and two RBI. Claire Loveland scored three runs on two hits, Morgan Winters drove in three with a hit and a walk, and Mercedes Snell added a run.
In the circle, Sivon went all seven innings, allowing three runs on nine hits.
“Having so many new girls this year, I think our chemistry is coming together well, and we are becoming closer at practice every day, building our team bond,” Sivon said.
For Geneva, Kaylin Cerjan (2-4) and Caidyn Siegel (2-4, RBI) led the offense, while Morgan Hunt (1-3, R, RBI), Ella Walker (1-2, R, BB), Cora Brace (1-3, R), Addie Sheppard (1-4), and Gianna Markijohn (1-3, RBI) contributed.
West Geauga 5, Grayslake Central 4
West Geauga held off Grayslake Central in a tight contest behind a complete-game effort from Lely Percassi, who allowed four runs on 10 hits with four strikeouts.
At the plate, Ava Borz led the way at 2-for-4 with a run, RBI, and double, while Faelynn Beckrest (1-3, R, RBI, 2B) and Percassi (1-3, R, RBI) delivered key extra-base hits. Morgan Atwara (1-3, R), Gabriella Donofrio (1-3), and Dayana Malone (0-3, R, BB) all pitched in at the plate.
West Geauga 21, Saint Viator 13
The Wolverines followed with an offensive explosion, scoring 21 runs behind a balanced attack. Malone led the way at 4-for-5 with two runs, four RBI, and a double, while Peyton Gambatese went 2-for-4 with three runs, RBI, a walk, and a double.
Beckrest (2-2, 3R, RBI, 3BB) and Percassi (1-2, 3R, RBI) reached consistently, while Borz (4R, BB) and Atwara (2R, 2RBI, BB) added to the scoring. Sammy Paskowski delivered a triple with two RBI, Malory Lear drove in three with two walks, and Gianna Lallitto (1-4, R, RBI, BB) and Allie Arrigo (1-4, R) chipped in.
Percassi worked two innings, while Donofrio earned the win over five innings.
Madison 5, Cardinal 4
Madison edged Cardinal in a close one behind timely hitting and a combined pitching effort. Paige Higgins went 2-for-4 with two runs and a double, while Hannah Welch drove in two with a double. Natalie Best (1-3, R, 2B), Lauren Martin (1-3, RBI), Ally Negin (1-3, R, BB), Camille Horvath (1-4, R), and Addison Wargula (1-2) all contributed.
Higgins and Horvath combined in the circle, with Horvath striking out four over four innings.
Lutheran West 23, Brooklyn 13
Lutheran West’s lineup erupted in a high-scoring win, led by Alexa Putka’s monster performance—3-for-3 with five runs, three RBI, two home runs, and two walks.
Emmy Hayes added two hits, three runs, and three RBI, while Kennedy Hughes (2-2, 2R, 3BB) and Leah Miller (2-2, 2R, RBI) reached base consistently. Destiny Adkins (1-2, 2R, RBI, BB, 2B) and Carrie Mooney (0-2, R, 2RBI, BB) contributed, while Peyton Steinbrenner and Leyna Steinbrenner combined for five runs and multiple walks. Addison Duvall also scored.
Mooney earned the win, and Grace Silvestre added three innings with four strikeouts.
Crestwood 20, Lake Center Christian 8
Crestwood powered its way to 20 runs behind a relentless offense. Serena Wright went 3-for-3 with four runs and two walks, while Jillian Hayes (3-3, 2R, 4RBI, 2BB, 2B) and Grace Harper (2-2, 4R, 3RBI, 3BB) dominated.
Bella Stier added a double and three RBI, Abby Hayes drove in three, while Hailey Pesarchick (2-3, 2R, 2RBI, BB) and Rylee Duval-Chambers (1-3, 2R, RBI, 2BB) contributed. Jocelyn Johnson (1-4, 2R, RBI, BB) added production.
Stier earned the win, with Gracelin Hampton tossing a scoreless inning.
Jefferson 10, Maplewood 6
Jefferson pulled away late behind a balanced attack. Eleigh Donathan (2-4, 2R, 2RBI, 2B, 3B) and Olivia Lewis (2-4, R, 2RBI, 2B) led the offense, while Ada Sirrine (1-3, 2R, 3RBI, BB, HR) and Alaina Barres (1-4, R, 2RBI, HR) added power.
Kennidie Rogers (3-4, 2R, 2B), Sienna Paxson (2-3, R), and Julia Sprague (1-4, R) rounded out the lineup.
Lewis earned the win with six innings and six strikeouts.
Cuyahoga Heights 4, Rocky River 3 (8 innings)
Cuyahoga Heights walked it off in extras as Addi Stoltz delivered the game-winner, scoring Sophia Meklemburg, who reached earlier in the inning. Meklemburg finished with two runs and three walks, while Aly Williams went 3-for-4 with a run.
Brianna Kevern and Stoltz each drove in runs, and Nevaeh Reyes (1-3, R) contributed.
Williams earned the win in relief with four scoreless innings and five strikeouts.
Independence 5, Chalker 3 (9 innings)
Independence needed nine innings, but Melina Rodriguez ended it with a walk-off double. Rabecca Gibson led the way at 2-for-4 with two runs and a double, while Lila Manfredonia (2-2, R, 2RBI, 3BB, 2-2B) was dominant at the plate.
Brooke Vollman (1-4, R, BB) and Emma Iacianci (R, 2BB) contributed.
Manfredonia was even better in the circle, striking out a school-record 25 in a complete-game win. She broke her own record of 21 strikeouts set last season.
Harvey 12, VASJ 11
Harvey capped the day with another walk-off, as Payton Robertson delivered a bases-loaded double to end it. Robertson went 3-for-5 with two runs, three RBI, and a double, while Dafne Delgado scored three times with two walks.
Jayla Holloway (2-3, 2R, 2B), D. Soto (1-3, 2R, BB), Isla Barajas (1-4, R), and Kim Aguayo (1-4) all contributed.
Robertson also earned the win in the circle with nine strikeouts, with Vicky Lopez Soto closing it out.
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