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Emotional win for Oak Glen

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NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — It was an emotional win for one of its own. The Oak Glen football team, saddened by the tragic death of one of its players — junior Carter Pesacreta in an off-road vehicle accident last Friday — channeled all of its efforts to honor their teammate in memory while posting a 35-0 victory against rival Weir Thursday night in the season opener. “The boys came out excited,” said Oak Glen head coach Derrick Stickles. “You know it’s one thing to be here to play for a rivalry, but it’s another thing to be here to play for one of your teammates. ...

Brungard, Penguins dominate

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YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State scored on its first five possessions and rolled past Mercyhurst 43-10 Thursday night at Stambaugh Stadium in the season opener for both teams. The Penguins piled up 484 yards of offense, including 252 rushing, while limiting the Lakers to 241 yards. After ...

Golden Eagles jump on Lions

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COLUMBIANA — United's volleyball team solved Heartland 25-23, 25-13, 25-15 on Thursday. Rileah Phillips had seven aces and 17 assists for the Eagles. Baylee Smith added 17 digs and 10 points. United is 2-1. United won the jayvee match 25-16, 25-2. Gwyndalen Haynes had 21 points and 12 aces. Gracelyn Simmons had six points and four aces. EAST LIVERPOOL 3, HARRISON 0 EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool's volleyball team improved to 3-0 win at 25-13, 25-15, 25-15 win over Harrison Central on Thursday. Cameron Conley posted eight assists for the winners with Addie Jones having four ...

Potters will learn from loss

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STEUBENVILLE — The extra wait for the home opener proved to be worth it for the Steubenville Big Red boys soccer team. Playing for just the second time this season and on their home turf for the first time, Steubenville got off to a good start against visiting East Liverpool and rolled to ...

JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL

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Beaver Local vs. Indian Creek 7th Grade: Beaver Local won 25-13, 25-22 Thursday. Beaver Local: Scarlett Erwin 8 points, Peyton Johnson 7 points, Adriana Wiley 6 points. 8th Grade: Beaver Local won 25-21, 25-15 Thursday. Beaver Local: Reese Miller 9 points, Olivia Bissel 6 points. Harrison at East Liverpool 7th Grade: Harrison won 25-13, 25-12 Thursday. East Liverpool: Synica Foster 3 aces, 1 dig, Chandler Talbott 2 aces. 8th Grade: Harrison won 25-10, 25-19. East Liverpool: Zarie Foster 2 kills, 2 digs, Taylor Ingram 3 assists. Next: East Liverpool hosts Buckeye Local Monday ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

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SALEM EARLY BIRD SALEM — The 24th annual Salem Early Bird Cross Country Invitational will be held Saturday at Waterworth Memorial Park. Eighteen high school are entered, including the boys and girls teams from host Salem, Crestview, Lisbon, South Range, Southern Local, Springfield, United, West Branch, Alliance, Howland, Lake Center Christian, Lowellville, Niles, Poland, Ravenna, Youngstown Ursuline along with the boys teams from East Liverpool and Louisville. Entries include 176 high school boys, 130 high school girls, 124 middle school boys and 124 middle school girls, making ...