Boardman not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since May 20, 2025 (when they won 10-0). They put the hurt on the West Branch Warriors with a sharp 15-5 victory. With that win, the Spartans brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.
Addie Kowacich made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. Those RBI were her first of the season.
Ellie Wymer
| 03/26/26 @ West Branch | 4 |
| 05/24/25 vs Howland | 3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Cardinal Mooney | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Hoover | 2 |
| 03/21/26 vs Gilmour Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, Ellie Wymer and Emily Swantek did most of the damage at the plate: Wymer went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Swantek went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave Wymer a new career-high. Kenzie Cherne also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Boardman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Branch only managed six.
The victory was the third in a row for Boardman, bringing their record up to 3-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for West Branch, their record now sits at 0-2.
Looking ahead, Boardman will venture away from home to take on Archbishop Hoban at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for West Branch, they will welcome Champion at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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