Softball Recap: Boardman Extends Winning Streak to Six

Spartans

Margin (Wins)

04/16/25 @ Harding	17
04/12/25 @ Copley	10
04/01/25 vs Harding	10
04/14/25 @ Howland	9
04/04/25 @ Columbiana	7

Boardman came tearing into Thursday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Howland Tigers 9-3. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.

Tori Strines was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Strines was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Cherne, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Alex Ward was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Boardman's record now sits at 12-2. As for Howland, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boardman will challenge Champion at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Spartans 2.4, the Golden Flashes 0.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Howland, they will venture away from home to square off against Alliance at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.