Ellet 7, Massillon Washington 3 – The host Orangemen (17-7) utilized a four-run third inning and a two-run sixth inning to defeat the Tigers (10-15) in this Canton Division I sectional semifinal baseball game Thursday.

Pitcher Andrew Myers worked six solid innings to notch the win. Russell Kline hit two doubles and finished with two runs batted in. Andrew Neal and Brandon Hendershot each contributed two hits.

Stow 5, Firestone 1 – The host Bulldogs (15-10) won this Hudson Division I sectional semifinal baseball game following a four-run fourth inning Thursday.

Troy Johnson earned the win by pitching six innings. Andrew Hurd went 2-for-3 at bat for Stow with a double, triple, two runs scored and one run batted in. Alex Damschroder hit a home run and finished the game with three RBI.

Here is a new press release from the OHSAA:

COLUMBUS , Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors met Thursday morning at the OHSAA office for its regularly scheduled May meeting. The following are highlights from the meeting. The complete set of meeting minutes will be posted later at OHSAA.org.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that member schools principals voted against the referendum on competitive balance that pertains to public and private schools.

The final vote was 327-308, and 188 did not vote. The OHSAA said it mailed out 823 ballots to high schools.