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26-03-2025
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South Range softball prepped for title run
BEAVER TWP., Ohio (WKBN) – South Range softball came up one game shy of a state championship in 2024 and looks to get over the hump this season. 'I'm very excited about this group of girls. We have a big junior class, three seniors this year,' said Raiders head coach Jeff DeRose. 'We have a freshman that's going to be starting, a couple of sophomores. I mean, we're very well-rounded.' The Raiders lost to Liberty 5-3 in the OHSAA Division III State Title game in 2024 with a team mostly filled with sophomores. 'The expectations are we should probably, hopefully, we'll get back to the regional tournament and see what happens after that,' DeRose said. Coach DeRose's squad only graduated one senior in 2024, as his team is filled with mostly juniors. 'We all have that mentality of trying to hold up to expectations, you know? I feel like this year, we just have to focus on staying true to ourselves, just not focusing on the state game and trying to take it game by game,' said senior pitcher Jayli Wilt. The Raiders have 12 juniors as the backbone of the team this season. 'I'm very confident, we have a lot of great players on this team, great individuals, great people and I feel like those build up to a great team,' said senior Giada Pauline. 'I definitely think that we can make it to the state tournament again.' This year, the Raiders are facing some injuries, including returning starter Addison Wardle, who is out due to an ACL tear. 'We're all great players, we just need to put it together,' said senior player Riley Deciancio. 'We all are here for a reason. We all have very good strengths and when we're together as a team, it's going to be great.' Coach DeRose said due to injuries, some players are going to be moving around the field in different positions. 'I think everyone has a strength in this team. Every position is filled, we could put any girl anywhere,' said junior Gabriella Spooner. 'We have a bunch of utility players and our pitching this year is amazing.' 'I think it lights a fire under us, more drive to get back,' said junior Anna Aey. 'Everyone expects us to get back in. For me, personally, if we fall short, I feel like that expectation shouldn't have been on us at that point.' Due to game cancellations from weather, the Raiders will start their season against Mentor on Thursday, March 27. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
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South Range High School Raiders softball preview
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – South Range looks to duplicate last season's success where the team won 30-games and finished as a state finalist. In the Regional Final, the Raiders got by Champion – 1-0 – in 8 innings on a Giada Pauline inside the park-home run. Six days later, in the State Semifinal, South Range's bats came to play as they overwhelmed South Webster – 11-4. 'Come off that appearance, we expect to get back into the regionals,' says coach Jeff DeRose. 'Our hitting will be a strength for us this year; we're not the most 'fleet-footed' team but we're aggressive on the base paths. Our pitching is deep and pretty darn good.' In the center, pitching will be Jayli Wilt (.375 BA, 11 2Bs, 30 RBIs). In the outfield, folks will see Solena DeJesus (.445 BA, 15 2Bs, 36 RBIs) and Giada Pauline (.387 BA, 38 RBIs). Anna Aey (.400 BA, 9 HRs, 15 2Bs, 44 RBIs) will be playing at the corner in the infield. With Keira Brogan (.508 BA, 19 2Bs, 6 3Bs, 3 HRs, 33 RBIs) not expected to play this spring with an injury; look for her younger sister Sophia to take over at shortstop. Addison Wardle is back in the fold at second base while junior newcomers Gabby Spooner will play outfield as well as third base. South Range begins their quest on March 25 versus Lakeview. South Range Softball Preview2024 Record: 30-42024 Post-Season Finish: Won Districts & Regionals; Lost in State Final to Liberty UnionCoach: Jeff DeRose 2024 Team StatisticsRuns scored: 9.8Runs allowed: 2.9 Key ReturneesAnna Aey, JuniorKeira Brogan, Junior – INJSolena DeJesus, JuniorGiada Pauline, SeniorAddison Wardle, JuniorJayli Wilt, Senior 2025 ScheduleMar. 25 – at LakeviewMar. 26 – LakeviewMar. 27 – MentorMar. 29 – Struthers, DHApr. 1 – MohawkApr. 4 – at West BranchApr. 7 – HooverApr. 8 – at Niles, DHApr. 10 – BeaverApr. 12 – at StowApr. 12 – vs. Tallmadge (at Stow)Apr. 14 – HubbardApr. 15 – at HubbardApr. 21-25 – GSSC Myrtle BeachApr. 28 – PolandApr. 29 – at PolandMay 1 – UrsulineMay 3 – TBDMay 5 – at GirardMay 6 – Girard Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
