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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
McDonald eyes highly-ranked Calvert in regional play
McDONALD, Ohio (WKBN) – Many question marks surrounded the McDonald baseball program when practice officially began at the end of February. Coach Andy Timko recalls, 'We lost six starters, had a lot of spots to fill with a number of young kids taking over. Those [underclassmen] displayed their ability to play well early on.' The Blue Devils excelled down the stretch, winning 12 of their last 14 games, to claim the district title after their 7-1 win over Maplewood on Saturday. The championship was McDonald's first since 1997 – the year the program advanced to the state tournament. 'We haven't been to [the regionals] in a long time,' Timko noted. 'We've talked about it; this is a close-knit team that started gelling [midway] through the season. It really [began] with the move of Josh Srock – from being one of our best pitchers to becoming our catcher – 8 games into the season.' Timko went on to say, 'We kind of struggled early on; we didn't have a catcher, so Josh was forced into it. He's done one a heck of a job – catching and framing balls for his pitchers. He's our leader.' The Blue Devils are composed of one senior Nate Metzinger and a large and talented junior class that features the likes of Srock (15 RBIs), Jaxson Candel (.290 BA, 25 RBIs), Chayse Hickox (13 RBIs), Anthony Larson (10 RBIs) and Brady Klockner (.434 BA, 18 RBIs). The team also has a freshman group that has exceeded expectations with the play of Quinn Schmidt (.484 BA, 31 RBIs) and Nick Larson (.278 BA, 21 RBIs). McDonald's lone sophomore, Brady Shobel, has given Timko a strong arm for his pitching staff. Shobel has accounted for a 6-1 mark and an ERA of 3.25. Schmidt, just a freshman, also has six wins (6-2) and an ERA of just above 3 (3.12). Hickox also has accumulated three wins on the mound this season. 'Brady and Quinn have been absolutely lights out,' Timko said. 'Chayse throws very hard. We've been very fortunate to have those [guys] pitch this year for us.' McDonald (16-8) will take on Calvert (25-3) at Oberlin College at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, in the Division VII Regional Semifinal. The Senecas are riding a 13-game win streak following their district championship conquest over St. Paul – 10-0 – on Saturday. Coach Matt Coleman's team has seven batters, who have 48 at-bats or more and who are hitting for a .333 average or higher. Junior AJ Shoemaker leads the team with a .405 average (32-79). Connor and Cameron Moyer have hit five and two homers during this season, respectively. Connor has driven in 38 runs. Calvert also has six players with double-digit stolen bases as well. Pitching has been a real strength for the Senecas throughout the campaign as they've compiled a 1.58 ERA as a team. Freshman Tucker Coleman (8-0, 1.33 ERA, 62 Ks) and junior Logan Ritzler (6-0, 0.99 ERA, 54 Ks) have each pitched over 42 innings this year while collecting a total of 116 strikeouts. 'Calvert is an extremely good team,' says Timko. 'We have the utmost respect for them. I've been around the game for some time now. Anything can happen. Our kids will give all they have.' 2025 McDonald Blue DevilsCoach: Andy TimkoRecord: 16-8 ResultsBlue Devils 7 Maplewood 1*Blue Devils 6 Bristol 3*Blue Devils 15 Chalker 5*Blue Devils 11 Lowellville 1Blue Devils 15 Lowellville 3Mineral Ridge 9 Blue Devils 4Mineral Ridge 4 Blue Devils 0Blue Devils 11 Western Reserve 3Blue Devils 16 Mathews 4Blue Devils 5 Campbell 0Blue Devils 15 Jackson-Milton 4Blue Devils 8 Blue Devils 3Blue Devils 5 Waterloo 4Blue Devils 1 Niles 0Waterloo 3 Blue Devils 0Lakeview 18 Blue Devils 8Garfield 8 Blue Devils 1Blue Devils 13 Campbell 3Blue Devils 9 Western Reserve 3Springfield 6 Blue Devils 2Springfield 5 Blue Devils 3Niles 8 Blue Devils 3Blue Devils 8 Girard 5Blue Devils 12 Struthers 10 Individual Statistical LeadersBatting AverageQuinn Schmidt – .484 (31-64)Brady Klockner – .434 (33-76)Jaxson Candel – .290 (18-62)Nick Larson – .278 (15-54)Nate Metzinger – .270 (17-63) Home RunsQuinn Schmidt – 1Chayse Hickox – 1 Runs Batted InQuinn Schmidt – 31Jaxson Candel – 25Nick Larson – 21Brady Klockner – 18Josh Srock – 15Chayse Hickox – 13 Earned Run AverageQuinn Schmidt – 3.12Brady Shobel – 3.25Chayse Hickox – 4.20 Pitching WinsQuinn Schmidt – 6Brady Shobel – 6Chayse Hickox – 3 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Paul George Doesn't Hold Back About Duke's Cooper Flagg Before NBA Draft
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner. While the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to begin on Thursday, the draft is coming up quickly and will be held on June 25. Duke star Cooper Flagg is ready to be the No. 1 overall pick and get his career underway. Flagg has been the projected No. 1 pick for at least a year now. He did not disappoint the hype in his freshman season with the Blue Devils. In the 2025 NBA Draft lottery, the Dallas Mavericks made the shocking leap up to the No. 1 overall pick. They had a 1.8 percent chance of doing so in the lottery, but Nico Harrison was given a major gift and stroke of luck after trading away Luka Doncic last season. Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles up court during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 4, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles up court during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 4, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. Photo byWith the draft coming up quickly, a lot of opinions have been given about Flagg's future in the league. Most recently, Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George spoke out with a strong opinion about the Duke standout. Read more: Lakers' LeBron James Set to Make Major NBA History Next Season On a recent episode of his show, "Podcast P," George did not hold back from predicting a very bright future for the young forward. "I think he's going to be an All-Star. When it's all said and done, I think he's going to go down as one of the best players our league has seen," George said. "He's got that talent." During the 2024-25 college basketball season with the Blue Devils, Flagg put together big numbers. He played in 37 games, averaging 19.2 points per game to go along with 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 1.4 steals. In addition, he shot 48.1 percent from the floor and 38.5 percent from the three-point line. What kind of player could Flagg become at the NBA level? There have been many comparisons made for him. ESPN has shared what they think the "ceiling comp" could be for Flagg. They have that comparison listed as Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. One Western Conference scout spoke out on the potential comparison. Read more: Knicks Urged to Pursue Shocking Offseason Roster Move "[Flagg]'s really good defensively and can be a game changer on that end pretty much immediately with his size, effort and IQ," the scout said. "He's always been a very good defender and the offense is coming along. It's a very similar path to the one Kawhi was on early in his NBA career, as a guy who had all these really useful qualities, and then entered as a real two-way force as he rounded out his game." Only time will tell the future for Flagg. However, he has elite potential and George clearly believes in him. Fans won't have to wait much longer to get their first look at the Duke star. It seems likely that the Mavericks will be taking Flagg, which will put him in a great place to get off to a strong start in the NBA. For more NBA news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
2 days ago
- Sport
Duke puts No. 7 overall seed Georgia on verge of elimination after 6-3 victory in Athens Regional
ATHENS, Ga. -- Wallace Clark went 4 for 5 with two solo homers and Ben Miller hit a three-run shot as Duke sent No. 7 overall seed Georgia to the losers' bracket with a 6-3 victory in the Athens Regional on Saturday night. Georgia will have to beat Oklahoma State in an elimination game early Sunday and the Blue Devils twice — Sunday night and Monday — to advance to the super regionals. Georgia jumped in front in the second inning against Blue Devils starter Kyle Johnson (4-3) when Ryan Zaborowski homered leading off. The lead lasted until Miller's three-run homer off Bulldogs starter Brian Curley (4-4) in the third after Clark and AJ Gracia led off with singles. Clark homered leading off the fifth and Kolten Smith replaced Curley two batters later. Clark homered again with one out in the ninth off reliever Zach Harris. Jake Hyde drove in the final run with a single after Gracia walked and Miller was hit by a pitch following the homer. Georgia's Christian Adams had a leadoff triple off reliever James Tallon in the ninth. Tallon struck out pinch hitter Devin Obee for the first out before Nolan McCarthy singled. Tallon retired the next two for his second save. Johnson allowed two runs on three hits in five innings. Mark Hindy got four outs and Tallon pitched the final 2 2/3. Curley gave up four runs on eight hits in 4 1/3.
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Duke puts No. 7 overall seed Georgia on verge of elimination after 6-3 victory in Athens Regional
Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Wallace Clark went 4 for 5 with two solo homers and Ben Miller hit a three-run shot as Duke sent No. 7 overall seed Georgia to the losers' bracket with a 6-3 victory in the Athens Regional on Saturday night. Georgia will have to beat Oklahoma State in an elimination game early Sunday and the Blue Devils twice — Sunday night and Monday — to advance to the super regionals. Georgia jumped in front in the second inning against Blue Devils starter Kyle Johnson (4-3) when Ryan Zaborowski homered leading off. The lead lasted until Miller's three-run homer off Bulldogs starter Brian Curley (4-4) in the third after Clark and AJ Gracia led off with singles. Clark homered leading off the fifth and Kolten Smith replaced Curley two batters later. Clark homered again with one out in the ninth off reliever Zach Harris. Jake Hyde drove in the final run with a single after Gracia walked and Miller was hit by a pitch following the homer. Georgia's Christian Adams had a leadoff triple off reliever James Tallon in the ninth. Tallon struck out pinch hitter Devin Obee for the first out before Nolan McCarthy singled. Tallon retired the next two for his second save. Johnson allowed two runs on three hits in five innings. Mark Hindy got four outs and Tallon pitched the final 2 2/3. Curley gave up four runs on eight hits in 4 1/3. ___ AP college sports: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Duke puts No. 7 overall seed Georgia on verge of elimination after 6-3 victory in Athens Regional
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Wallace Clark went 4 for 5 with two solo homers and Ben Miller hit a three-run shot as Duke sent No. 7 overall seed Georgia to the losers' bracket with a 6-3 victory in the Athens Regional on Saturday night. Georgia will have to beat Oklahoma State in an elimination game early Sunday and the Blue Devils twice — Sunday night and Monday — to advance to the super regionals. Georgia jumped in front in the second inning against Blue Devils starter Kyle Johnson (4-3) when Ryan Zaborowski homered leading off. The lead lasted until Miller's three-run homer off Bulldogs starter Brian Curley (4-4) in the third after Clark and AJ Gracia led off with singles. Clark homered leading off the fifth and Kolten Smith replaced Curley two batters later. Clark homered again with one out in the ninth off reliever Zach Harris. Jake Hyde drove in the final run with a single after Gracia walked and Miller was hit by a pitch following the homer. Georgia's Christian Adams had a leadoff triple off reliever James Tallon in the ninth. Tallon struck out pinch hitter Devin Obee for the first out before Nolan McCarthy singled. Tallon retired the next two for his second save. Johnson allowed two runs on three hits in five innings. Mark Hindy got four outs and Tallon pitched the final 2 2/3. Curley gave up four runs on eight hits in 4 1/3. ___ AP college sports:
