Perrysburg's Charpie tosses one-hitter

Yellow Jackets defeat Napoleon 7-2 in Northern Lakes League opener

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:53am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a high school baseball game, with overlapping shapes and planes in shades of navy, green, and orange.A cubist interpretation of the high-intensity action on the diamond as Perrysburg and Napoleon battled in their Northern Lakes League opener.Perrysburg Today

Perrysburg pitcher Andrew Charpie threw a complete game, striking out eight and allowing just one earned run as the Yellow Jackets defeated Napoleon 7-2 in their Northern Lakes League opener. Perrysburg's offense was led by J.D. Zeeb, Liam Nowakowski, and Brayden Heitmeyer, while Napoleon's Porter Rice pitched well but the Wildcats' young lineup couldn't overcome the early deficit.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season conference matchup between two Northern Lakes League rivals. Perrysburg, a Division I state semifinalist last year, is looking to build on their success, while Napoleon is a young team trying to find their footing in the competitive league.

The details

Charpie was dominant on the mound, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out eight. Perrysburg's offense jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on a two-RBI triple by Lucas Graham. Napoleon's Porter Rice kept the game close, giving up just two earned runs through five innings, but Perrysburg eventually broke through with four runs in the sixth to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • Perrysburg is now 4-3 on the season, while Napoleon falls to 0-5.

The players

Andrew Charpie

The Perrysburg pitcher who threw a complete game, striking out eight and allowing just one earned run.

J.D. Zeeb

A Perrysburg player who went 2-for-3 with a sacrifice, reached base three times, and scored twice.

Liam Nowakowski

A Perrysburg player who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.

Porter Rice

The Napoleon pitcher who gave up just two earned runs through five innings and kept his team within striking distance.

Paul Sausser

A Napoleon player who reached base twice, stole three bases, and scored both of the Wildcats' runs.

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What they’re saying

“'I thought it was pretty good. Coach (Dave Hall) and I talked before the game and he said to throw strikes and let the defense do their thing. That was the gameplan and it worked out.'”

— Andrew Charpie, Perrysburg Pitcher

“'Charpie kept us in the game, threw extremely well for the weather (50 degrees, light rain, windy, overcast) and it being a little bit colder, and we played over our mistakes. A win is a win and we'll take it'”

— Dave Hall, Perrysburg Head Coach

“'Porter Rice did a great job for us on the mound tonight. We're kind of just missing by a little bit at this point. We are super young so it's kind of expected. We just have to figure out ways to get better.'”

— Jason Bostelman, Napoleon Head Coach

“'He's the straw for us that stirs the drink. He does a great job of getting on and does a lot of the little things well. Great job by him today.'”

— Jason Bostelman, Napoleon Head Coach

What’s next

Perrysburg will look to build on this win as they continue their Northern Lakes League schedule, while Napoleon will try to regroup and get their first win of the season.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the strengths of Perrysburg's veteran pitching and offensive depth, as well as the growing pains of Napoleon's young roster. It will be an important early-season test for both teams as they vie for position in the competitive Northern Lakes League.