Lebanon softball team snaps Hoover's 51-game streak

The Lebanon girls' softball team, the No. 1 ranked team in the Cincinnati Enquirer's Division I coaches' poll, hosted Elyria and North Canton Hoover on Saturday, April 12 – two highly touted teams from Northern Ohio.

In the second game, Lebanon (8-0) defeated North Canton Hoover 3-1. The win snapped a 51-game Hoover winning streak that spanned more than three seasons. Hoover is also won the previous three Division I State Championships.

"North Canton Hoover is an outstanding team," said Lebanon head coach Brian Kindell. "We played very well, but at the end of the day it's just a regular season win."

Senior first baseman Savannah Scott broke the scoreless tie in the bottom of the fourth inning with a RBI single, scoring senior outfielder Sam Showalter, who led off the inning with a double.

Hoover scored in the top of the fifth inning to tie the game until junior outfielder Kim Frank hit a two-run single in the bottom of the fifth for the go-ahead score.

Junior pitcher Tara Trainer threw a complete game and struck out 12 Hoover batters.

Lebanon defeated Elyria in the first game 5-2.

Moeller wins Father Malo Invitational

The Moeller varsity rugby team returned home Tuesday after finishing 4-1 and winning the Father Malo Invitational at Toronto St. Michael.

Ranked No. 2 in Ohio, Moeller won over Kenmore West 26-3 on April 13 at New York's Niagra University.

They defeated Toronto Joan of Arc 25-5, Toronto Scarborough by disqualification, and Toronto St. Michael 5-0.

The only loss for the Crusaders came at the hands of Lakewood St. Edward.

St. Edward is ranked No. 1 in Ohio and has faced Moeller the previous two years for the Division I state championship.