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Local Sports

Baltputnis more than voice of the Rebels

COLUMBIANA — Andris Baltputnis arrived at Crestview’s track and field meet Thursday two hours before the first event like he usually does. This day was different than the others as the Andris Baltputnis Athletic Center was dedicated in his honor. “This will be the heartbeat of our ...

TRACK AND FIELD

At East Palestine Thursday BOYS RESULTS East Palestine 98, Lisbon 60, Wellsville 45, Southern 12 WINNERS 3200 RELAY: Lisbon (Kaven Ferry, Triton Semer, Baylen Jackson, Caiden Carlisle) 10:24.28; 110 HURDLES: Tanner Morrow (EP) 16.90; 100 DASH: Clayten Kersey (W) 12.08; 800 RELAY: ...

Beavers drop Bulldogs

BASEBALL Beaver Local 7, East Palestine 3 UNITY — Paxton Grimes had a single and triple to help lead Beaver Local to a 7-3 win over East Palestine on Thursday at Ace of Diamonds. Jhett Boyd added two hits and an RBI. Aiden Dray had a double. AJ Bowser was the winning pitcher with ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Beavers will have to wait WHEELING, W.Va. — Beaver Local’s softball team will have to wait a bit for its OVAC Class 4A championship game. Due to wet field conditions at the I-470 Complex, the top-seeded Beavers and No. 3 seed Weir will play on Monday. A game time was not assigned. ...

BASEBALL

Lions fall to East YOUNGSTOWN — Heartland Christian’s baseball team recorded four hits in its 9-3 loss to Youngstown East on Wednesday. Paul Bender, Jack Morgan, Brennan Murray and Grant Miller had hits for the Lions. Christian Hamilton took the loss with five strikeouts and three ...

JUNIOR HIGH TRACK

Six-Way Classic At Oak Glen Wednesday BOYS TEAM STANDINGS: East Liverpool 162, Oak Glen 134, Rich. Edison 86, Wheeling Central Catholic 38, Madonna 14, Toronto 8. 3200 RELAY: Oak Glen (Carter Devore, Cash McMahan, Jack Cashdollar, Kaden Allison) 10:26.71; 110 HURDLES: Kaiden Goatley ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Beavers play for title WHEELING, W.Va. — Top-seeded Beaver Local will take on No. 3 seed Weir at 6:30 p.m. today in the OVAC class 4A softball final at the I-470 Complex. The Beavers (19-3) arrived at the final by way of a 4-2 win over Oak Glen on Tuesday. Weir High (15-6) earned its spot ...

Salem loses late lead as Marlington rallies

Marlington 12, Salem 4 SALEM — Marlington scored nine runs in the final two innings and rallied past Salem, 12-4, in Eastern Buckeye Conference play Tuesday. The Quakers took a 4-0 lead in the second inning before the Dukes put runs on the board in each of the last five innings. Marlington ...

TRACK AND FIELD

At Columbiana Tuesday BOYS RESULTS TEAM STANDINGS: United 114, Ursuline 102, Columbiana 79, Valley Christian 31, Leetonia 28, Urban Scholars 2. WINNERS 3200 RELAY: Columbiana (Peyton Boggs, Evan Farinha, Nolan Clark, Eric Hepner) 9:31.49; 110 HURDLES: Tyler Staghill (Ursuline) 14.69; ...

Beavers in OVAC final

Beaver Local 4, Oak Glen 2 CALCUTTA — Beaver Local’s softball team set itself for another title on Tuesday. The top-seeded Beavers got 11 hits to subdue defending OVAC Class 4A softball champion Oak Glen, 4-2, at the I-470 Complex. Beaver Local is 19-3 overall and has won six straight. ...