Amherst Comets Fall In State Final After Late Slump
Amherst starter Cole Charles struggled in front of a late surge by Anthony Wayne as unearned runs and errors doomed the Comets to a 7-3 defeat in the Division I state final. Carter Johnson closed the game as Amherst finishes 29-? with their best playoff run in school history.
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Thomas Fetcenko
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Caleb Melendez
Amherst Comets fall short in postseason bid vs. Generals
Cam Rios pitched four solid innings in relief for Amherst as the Comets, led by Rositano’s plans for deeper pitching and a late score from Spencer Leibelt on a wild pitch, fall 7-3 to Arenovich and the Generals. Landon Wolf lauds timely Gen. plays. Wolf's 54 RBIs set a school record.
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Finals day at Canal Park reveals mixed results and tight races
Semifinals set across divisions with top teams Lewis Center Olentangy and Berlin Hiland advancing alongside Lakota West Springboro and Lake Center Christian. Final matchups include Anthony Wayne vs Amherst and Newark Licking Valley against University School. Local schedule lists Lake Catholic, Sandusky Perkins, and Waynedale among others with games from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Canal Park Akron.
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Seven on seven prep tourney tests teams ahead of fall
Elder aims to use the seven on seven event to offer extra work and teachable moments for Elder’s team before the fall season. Maple Heights and Chaney are Avon’s pool opponents, with Brookside facing Kirtland Perry Norton Salem and Cleveland Central Catholic. Coaches emphasize quick acclimation and learning from early mistakes to sharpen players for conference play and the playoffs.
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