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ZOARVILLE – On the heels of tossing a no-hitter on May 13 against John Glenn, Tuscarawas Valley’s junior pitcher, Brennen Reichman, logged five innings, struck out 14 batters and zero hits in the Trojan opening tournament game against Buckeye.
“She is stoic on the mound,” Tusky Valley head coach Staci Martin said. “Once she settles in and takes command she becomes very hard to touch.”
Over her last 12 innings pitched, Reichman has struck out 31 batters, surrendered zero hits and has allowed four walks.
After a quiet start offensively, scoring one run through two innings, the Trojans bats came alive in the fourth inning as they smacked three home runs.
“I was happy with the way we were able to make adjustments,” Martin said. “We went from striking out to be able to put the ball over the fence.”
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The Trojans defeated Buckeye 10-0 in five innings.
Being able to settle into a tournament game is key, Martin said.
“I could tell we were playing a little nervous,” she said. “We’re starting a tournament run and took our girls a little bit to get settled, but once we got to our style of play things started to click.”
During the fourth inning, Elliot Wallick hit a two-run home run; Reichman and Hallee Borell hit solo home runs.
After striking out the side in the bottom half of the inning, Reichman stepped up to the plate with runners on second and third, sitting in a 3-0 count she smacked a home run to center field.
With the homer, Reichman tied the Tusky Valley’s school record of 11 home runs in a single season.
“It felt amazing,” she said. “After not being able to hit much in travel ball I feel like I have gained a lot more confidence stepping in the box.”
With the four home runs during the game, the Trojans broke the team record with 33 home runs in a season.
Also, during the game, Reichman reached 700 career strikeouts and 100 career hits.
“It means a lot to achieve that,” she said. “I’m proud of myself and it’s just reassurance for me and that all my hard work is paying off.”
After winning districts a season ago, Martin and Reichman said the lesson learned was managing her on the mound throughout the regular season.
“We have to give her rest,” she said. “We’ve done a good job of that as the regular season came to an end so she’s ready for tournament play.”
“The way we structured games throughout the regular season, so I wasn’t pitching as much early in the season,” Reichman echoed.
The excitement of tournament games brings a new atmosphere of play.
“There’s just something to lose,” Reichman said. “I think it lights a fire under all of us, making us play that much better. We’re just so much more excited.”
“We’re trying to take it one game at a time,” Martin added. “Looking forward to the opportunity to move onto the next level, watching the caliber of ball my girls are playing right now just makes it that much better”
With the victory, Tuscarawas Valley will play in the district championship, taking on Coshocton on Wednesday, May 20 at 5 p.m. the game will be played at Indian Valley.
“I want them to continue playing like they have been,” Martin said. “When the ball gets put into play for them to make good defensive plays and continue making adjustments when they’re in the box.”
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“She is stoic on the mound,” Tusky Valley head coach Staci Martin said. “Once she settles in and takes command she becomes very hard to touch.”
Over her last 12 innings pitched, Reichman has struck out 31 batters, surrendered zero hits and has allowed four walks.
After a quiet start offensively, scoring one run through two innings, the Trojans bats came alive in the fourth inning as they smacked three home runs.
“I was happy with the way we were able to make adjustments,” Martin said. “We went from striking out to be able to put the ball over the fence.”
Softball scores | OHSAA softball scores, schedule for the 2026 East District tournament
Conference shakeup | 'Sad day for the conference': Seven IVC schools announce departure
Make your pick! Time to vote for The Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week (May 11-16)
The Trojans defeated Buckeye 10-0 in five innings.
Being able to settle into a tournament game is key, Martin said.
“I could tell we were playing a little nervous,” she said. “We’re starting a tournament run and took our girls a little bit to get settled, but once we got to our style of play things started to click.”
During the fourth inning, Elliot Wallick hit a two-run home run; Reichman and Hallee Borell hit solo home runs.
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After striking out the side in the bottom half of the inning, Reichman stepped up to the plate with runners on second and third, sitting in a 3-0 count she smacked a home run to center field.
With the homer, Reichman tied the Tusky Valley’s school record of 11 home runs in a single season.
“It felt amazing,” she said. “After not being able to hit much in travel ball I feel like I have gained a lot more confidence stepping in the box.”
With the four home runs during the game, the Trojans broke the team record with 33 home runs in a season.
Also, during the game, Reichman reached 700 career strikeouts and 100 career hits.
“It means a lot to achieve that,” she said. “I’m proud of myself and it’s just reassurance for me and that all my hard work is paying off.”
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After winning districts a season ago, Martin and Reichman said the lesson learned was managing her on the mound throughout the regular season.
“We have to give her rest,” she said. “We’ve done a good job of that as the regular season came to an end so she’s ready for tournament play.”
“The way we structured games throughout the regular season, so I wasn’t pitching as much early in the season,” Reichman echoed.
The excitement of tournament games brings a new atmosphere of play.
“There’s just something to lose,” Reichman said. “I think it lights a fire under all of us, making us play that much better. We’re just so much more excited.”
“We’re trying to take it one game at a time,” Martin added. “Looking forward to the opportunity to move onto the next level, watching the caliber of ball my girls are playing right now just makes it that much better”
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With the victory, Tuscarawas Valley will play in the district championship, taking on Coshocton on Wednesday, May 20 at 5 p.m. the game will be played at Indian Valley.
“I want them to continue playing like they have been,” Martin said. “When the ball gets put into play for them to make good defensive plays and continue making adjustments when they’re in the box.”
[email protected]; X: @JacoBShondeL
This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tusky Valley softball advances to district championship behind Brennen Reichman
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