Boardman is a perfect 3-0 against Archbishop Hoban since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Spartans will face off against the Knights at 5:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Thursday, Boardman got the win against Riverside by a conclusive 9-2.
Gabi Sferra spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Addie Kowacich
| 04/23/26 vs Riverside | 5 |
| 04/13/26 @ Canfield | 3 |
| 04/09/26 vs Manchester | 3 |
| 05/12/25 vs West Branch | 3 |
| 04/15/26 vs Canfield | 2 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addie Kowacich, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Jocelynn Torres also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Boardman hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Riverside struck out nine times.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Archbishop Hoban made sure to put some runs up on the board against Ursuline on Wednesday. The Knights blew past the Fighting Irish 12-2. The win continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Fighting Irish: they've now won four in a row.
Boardman's record now sits at 10-4. As for Archbishop Hoban, their record is now 11-3.
Boardman skirted past Archbishop Hoban 2-0 when the teams last played back in April of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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