Boardman wins first district championship since 2011
HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – Boardman softball used a big first inning to fuel them to a 5-0 win over Howland to claim the Division III District Championship in Hubbard on Saturday.
It's the first district title for the Spartans since 2011.
Senior Tori Strines for the Spartans started with a lead-off home run before Ellie Wymer's three-run homer, all in the first inning. Strines also went on to allow just one hit while striking out 12 during a complete game shutout in the circle.
For the Tigers, Brooke Tatar struck out seven batters over six innings pitched. The loss ends Howland's season at 12-10 overall.
Boardman improved to 23-4 with the win and will advance to take on Tallmadge in the regional semifinal scheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at Devine Diamond in Kent.
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