Boardman ready to continue historic run at state final 4
'Everything they've done I've asked for and then some,' said Boardman head coach Fred Mootz. 'Every big moment during the season, they've showed up and they've produced when it mattered most.'
Boardman downed Louisville 3-1 in the Division III Regional Final to advance to state.
'We have so much to prove and everyone doubts us throughout the community, throughout the area,' said Boardman senior pitcher Tori Strines. 'We came out this year and showed that we can be that team.'
The Spartans started off their run with a 5-0 Division III District Championship win over Howland in late May.
'Everyone sleeps on Boardman and we've got to prove it,' said Boardman senior third baseman Alex Ward. 'Don't sleep on us, this year we finally proved that. People are starting to wake up.'
Boardman's current overall season record is (25-4).
'No matter who we play, we need to play our game because if we play our game, we can beat any team,' said Boardman freshman catcher Addie Rudge.
Boardman will play Holland Springfield in the 2025 OHSAA Division III State Semifinals, Friday, June 6, at 12:30 p.m. at Firestone Stadium in Akron.
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