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Local Sports

Shroades shines at Chicago event

CHICAGO — Southern Local senior basketball player Ashley Shroades had a stellar showing in helping the Eastern Ohio Sports Complex All-Star Team win the 17U gold championship in the Pearl Division at the Nike Basketball Tournament of Champions on Saturday at the McCormick Place Convention ...

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Sampson leads Chester BOARDMAN — Eric Sampson’s two-run double in the third inning keyed Chester Oldtimers to a 2-0 win over Youngstown on Sunday in Youngstown 50-Plus Baseball League action at the Field of Dreams. Scott Oehlstrom got the win for Chester and Dave Smith recorded the ...

GOLF RESULTS

Brittain Motors League at East Palestine Country Club TEAM WINNERS (4 Man, 2 Ball): Brad Wilson, Bill Wilson, Bill Dilworth, Josh Charlier SKILL WINNERS: Bill Wilson (No. 2), Lee Wyant (No. 4), Sid Harvey (No. 6 and No. 8) SKINS: Bill Wilson (No. 2), Lee Wuant (No. 4), Rick Huston (No. ...

Frazar holds firm

AKRON (AP) — Harrison Frazar found Firestone a bit more difficult than he did in his opening round but still managed a solid result, shooting a 2-under 68 on Friday for a one-shot lead over Stewart Cink at the midway point of the Kaulig Companies Championship. The 51-year-old Frazar was at ...

Kerr gets to Dream

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool senior Preston Kerr was recently accepted to take part in the 2023 Dream Basketball Classic, a three-day showcase in Wilmington, Delaware at the home of the Philadelphia 76ers G-League team. The Dream Basketball Classic, set for Sept, 22-24 is a weekend ...

Cash ticket sales are back

State law will now require high schools and junior high schools in Ohio to offer a cash option for tickets and concession items. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine in July and will become law in October. The law will be for athletic events and any other scholastic event that ...

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Pirates start in Miami The Pittsburgh Pirates will open the 2024 season on March 28 at the Miami Marlins. After the four-game set in Florida, the Pirates will play a three-game set at Washington before the home opener on April 5 against the Baltimore Orioles. Guardians will open with ...

Champions play in Akron

Rocco Mediate, the 2008 U.S. Open runner-up, and Mahoning Valley businessman Ed Muransky (right) watch their group finish up at the Kaulig Companies Championship Pro-Am at Firestone Country Club in Akron on Wednesday. The 78-man field in the Champions Tour major will tee off in the opening ...

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Northwestern keeps coaches EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern has decided to retain its assistant coaches and support staff for the 2023 season after it fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald amid a hazing scandal. Athletic director Derrick Gragg informed the coaches and staff of the decision ...