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Blue Devils, Ramgeet were waiting for this

LISBON — Lisbon’s boys basketball team successfully checked off the revenge box in impressive fashion Friday night. A 56-49 loss to United back on December 16 didn’t sit well with the co-league leading Blue Devils, who circled Friday’s rematch with the Golden Eagles on their Eastern ...

Leetonia’s King crowns Southern

Leetonia 61, Southern 50 LEETONIA — Jason King had 29 points and 14 rebounds to lead Leetonia to a 61-50 win over Southern on Friday in Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference play. Dylan Johns added 13 points for the Bears. Jacob McCurdy had 19 points for the Indians. Mason Pitts added 13 ...

Rhodes scores 45 in Crestview win

Crestview 83, Garfield 37 COLUMBIANA — Addison Rhodes had 45 points and seven rebounds in an 83-37 win over Garfield in girls basketball action Friday. Ava Bucey added 12 points and six rebounds. Brianna Baker had six points, four steals and three assists. Karli Perry had 10 points. ...

Gregory to Cincy

BELOIT — West Branch senior Gavin Gregory took a long winding road to finally land his college choice, but it’s now official. The All-Ohioan announced on Thursday via X that he has committed to the University of Cincinnati to continue his academic and football careers. Gregory, a ...

Clippers, Indians in EOAC hunt

Columbiana 47, East Palestine 11 COLUMBIANA — It didn’t take long for Columbiana to set up the Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference title game. The Clippers went on an early 21-0 run on the way to a 47-11 win over East Palestine on Thursday. Columbiana improves to 15-2 overall and 11-1 in ...

Crestview holds off Garfield’s fourth-quarter rally

Crestview 46, Garfield 44 COLUMBIANA — The Crestview boys almost let one get away Thursday. Carter Love and Caleb Gaydos hit free throws in the final six seconds after the Rebels squandered an 11-point lead to pull out a 46-44 win over Garrettsville Garfield in Mahoning Valley Athletic ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Wellsville bowlers roll EAST LIVERPOOL — The Wellsville bowling team captured its 15th victory by rolling over Youngstown Chaney, 2084-1757, Thursday at Walnut Lanes. Makayla Landess led the Tigers with a 218 game and 426 series. Madelyn Landess had a 200 game and 382 series, William ...

Champion edges Rebels; Leetonia’s King gets 37

Champion 68, Crestview 62 COLUMBIANA — Zack Morris’ steal and layup late in the third quarter gave Champion the lead for good in a 68-62 decision over Crestview in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Tier play Wednesday. Champion improves to 3-12, while Crestview moves to 5-10. Both ...

Rhodes guides Rebels

Crestview 62, Champion 26 COLUMBIANA — Crestview notched its 15th win by downing Champion, 62-26, in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Tier play Wednesday. Addison Rhodes totaled 34 points, eight rebounds and three assists to lead the Rebels. Ava Bucey contributed nine points and ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Robert Morris drops YSU MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Robert Morris outscored Youngstown State 35-20 in the second half for a 55-40 win in women’s basketball action at the UPMC Events Center. Youngstown State dropped back-to-back games for the first time this season and is now 13-7 overall and ...