Poland grad has breakout game for Robert Morris Softball
SALEM, Va (WKBN) – Poland High School graduate Mary Brant is having a breakout season for Robert Morris softball as she smacked her first collegiate home run in a 14-1 win against Bucknell, Sunday afternoon.
The Slugger recorded a two-run home run in the victory. Brant also had two hits and drove in two runs in three at bats in the win.
Brant currently has a .357 batting average with five hits in 14 at-bats. The freshman has also drove-in three runs for Robert Morris this season.
In her senior season for the Bulldogs, Brant recorded school and Ohio history as she drove in 10 runs in a single-game. The performance puts her tied ninth all time for the most RBI's recorded in a single-game.
The Poland graduate has 115 career home runs and drove-in 107 runs for the Bulldogs. She also has a .453 batting average with a .500 on-base percentage.
Robert Morris is currently 4-4 on the season. Next, the Colonials play in the Music City Classic against Lipscomb in Nashville, March 7.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
YSU senior finishes Top-10 at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
EUGENE, Oregon (WKBN) – YSU senior Tye Hunt finished 10th in the long jump at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Wednesday. Hunt's best jump measured 7.77m at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. University of Florida senior and three-time First Team All-American Malcolm Clemons won the event with a jump of 8.04m on his first attempt to win his first national title. Hunt was one of 24 finalists in the country to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He posted a season-best 7.92m at the Virginia Challenge in April. He also qualified for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships last year and finished in ninth place to earn All-American honors. Hunt's teammate Hunter Christopher will compete in the 5,000m NCAA finals on Friday. This marks the fourth consecutive season that Youngstown State has sent two athletes to Eugene for the NCAA Finals. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Scrappers comeback spoiled by late Thunder rally
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers surrendered a lead in the ninth inning during an 11-9 loss to the Trenton Thunder in MLB Draft League action at Eastwood Field. After trailing at one point, 8-2, the Scrappers scored seven straight runs to take a 9-8 lead into the final inning. The Thunder then scored three runs in the top of the ninth before sitting the home team down in order in the bottom half. Leading the way for the Mahoning Valley was Daniel Stewart, going 5-for-5 on the day with three runs batted in. Khi Holliday and Cardell Thibodeaux also drove in two runs each for the Scrappers. For Trenton, Jakob Poturnak went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, and John Schroeder hit a two-run home run and also registered three RBIs. The Scrappers will again host the Thunder on Thursday, June 12, with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch at Eastwood Field. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
Alabama Going Up Against SEC Rival For 4-Star EDGE
Alabama Going Up Against SEC Rival For 4-Star EDGE originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alabama Crimson Tide just had their first nine-win season since 1993 and are looking to return to competing for national titles. Advertisement Head coach Kalen DeBoer is aware that it would not be possible without consistent recruiting. On Wednesday, On3's Hayes Fawcett reported that four-star edge rusher Khamari Brooks was down to Alabama and the Georgia Bulldogs. The Crimson Tide had an official visit with Brooks on June 6. Before that, he took one with Georgia on May 30. The Bulldogs have the luxury of recruiting Brooks in their home state. He is a product of North Oconee High School in Bogart, Georgia. North Oconee's Khamari Brooks (5) takes the field with his teammates. Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Brooks is the No. 17 edge rusher and No. 13 player from Georgia in the 2026 class via the On3 Industry Rankings. Before his recent announcement, the Texas Longhorns, USC Trojans and Georgia Tech Yellowjackets were also in the running for Brooks. Advertisement Even though Brooks is picking Alabama or Georgia, the Bulldogs are still the favorite in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine. It gives the Bulldogs a 52.6% chance to land him. The Crimson Tide are given a 25% chance. Alabama is still hot on the recruiting trail after being named a finalist for safety Jireh Edwards. DeBoer is not the head coach of the Washington Huskies anymore but used his West Coast connections to help land inside offensive lineman Samuelu Utu. The Crimson Tide have six commits from the 2026 class. DeBoer's class is highlighted by five-star corner Jorden Edmonds, four-star corner Zyan Gibson and four-star edge rusher Jamarion Matthews. Advertisement Alabama opens the 2025 season against the Florida State Seminoles on August 30. Related: Nick Saban Enjoys Post-Retirement Perks With Family During Latest Excursion This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
