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United brings JFK to its knees

HANOVERTON — United standout senior quarterback Tom Brown rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown and the defense had two tremendous red-zone stands, including one which ended in a pick six, and propelled the Golden Eagles to a 21-6 Division VI playoff win over visiting Warren JFK here ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

GLENVILLE BACK IN COLUMBUS – The Salem football team better not throw out the scouting report on state power Cleveland Glenville. A Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court judge granted the Tarblooders a restraining order Friday and they rescheduled the first-round playoff game against Hunting Valley University School for Saturday afternoon. But University School said it will not play in that game. “We will not compete in the now rescheduled contest, respect the court’s prudence in deciding the ultimate outcome of the legal dispute, and will prepare to compete with Salem on ...

A whole new game for Quakers

COLUMBUS – The Salem football team is prepping for a new opponent in the state playoffs. The Division III, Region 9 bracket opened up after defending state champion Cleveland Glenville was removed from the playoffs by the Ohio High School Athletic Association late Thursday afternoon. "We ...

Clippers proud, not satisfied

CANFIELD — Columbiana's volleyball team already put its stamp on the season with its fourth straight Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference title and an appearance in an Ohio Valley Athletic Conference final. It wanted to add a first district title since 2003, but Lakeview stood in its way ...

United boys march to district final

HANOVERTON — The United boys soccer team is playing better than its 11th seed. The Eagles rolled over 17th-seeded Pymatuning Valley, 7-1, in a Division V district semifinal Thursday. The Eagles scored four in the first half and three in the second half. Jude Andrea scored five goals and ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

PLAYOFF OPENERS Four area football teams open the Ohio high school football playoffs tonight. There will be two played in Columbiana County as United (8-1) hosts Warren JFK (6-4) in Division VI and 17th-ranked East Liverpool (8-2) entertains Columbus Marion-Franklin (6-4) in Division IV. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for both games. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Road playoff games include Columbiana (8-2) at Brookfield (8-2) in Division VI and Beaver Local (6-4) at 12th-ranked Urichsville Claymont (9-1) in Division IV. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. Salem and West Branch ...