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Anderson’s stock rises in Norwalk


From the NHRA NORWALK – Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon moved closer to his third No. 1 qualifier in the past four races, taking the provisional No. 1 position on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park as part of this weekend’s 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Ron ...

Leone takes over at Ohio Dominican

COLUMBUS – West Branch High School graduate Reese Leone is climbing in the coaching ranks. Leone was named the interim men’s basketball head coach at Ohio Dominican University, an NCAA Division II program. He was appointed Thursday following the resignation of Casey Kaufman, who leaves ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

WILLEY HONORED NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — Oak Glen junior Noah Willey received honorable mention on the All-West Virginia Class AA baseball team selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Willey went 5-0 in 12 appearances on the mound with a 1.91 ERA. In 62 1/3 innings, he ...

GOLF RESULTS

Brittain League at East Palestine C.C. TEAM WINNER (4-man, 2-ball) Three teams tied -13. HOLE WINNERS: Longest putt No. 2, Frank Makozy; Closest to pin No. 4, Daren Gamble; Longest putt No. 6, Rich Spratt; Closest to pin in two No. 7, Brad Wilson; SKINS: Rich Spratt, No. 4; 50/50, Sid ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

EARLY START AT NORWALK NORWALK – Due to potential inclement weather on Friday night, NHRA announced an earlier start for today’s qualifying at the 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. The revised schedule moves the first round of NHRA Mission ...

Golden Bears grab West Virginia honors

NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — Oak Glen's softball team had an admirable run in the Class AA state tournament in an attempt to defend its state title and for that the West Virginia Sports Writers Association has honored three Golden Bears with All-West Virginia distinctions. Junior pitcher ...

Cavs pick beat Potters

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers draft pick Meleek Thomas honed his skills in Midland, Pa. Thomas, a 6-foot-3 freshman guard from Arkansas, was the 34th pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night. He played his first three seasons of high school basketball at Lincoln Park Performing Arts ...

OHSAA makes flag football official

COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, following a unanimous vote of the OHSAA Board of Directors at its June meeting. Girls flag football becomes the OHSAA’s 29th recognized sport, ...

Tressel to join Buckeye Ring of Honor

COLUMBUS — Former Ohio State football coach and current Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor when the Buckeyes open the 2026 season against Ball State on Sept. 5. Tressel becomes just the third coach honored on the C-Deck Ring of Honor, joining ...

Sunset Dip 5K keeps runners cool

COLUMBIANA — The fifth annual Sunset Dip 5K was held on June 9 at Firestone Park. A portion of the proceeds will go toward Firestone Park pool maintenance. Participants received a finisher medal, beach towel and a swim in the pool after the event. Logan Redfern was the overall winner ...