SPORTS BRIEFING
NO REFILLS CORAL GABLES, Fla (AP) — FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America including some with limited or no shade from the sun. The "Stadium Code of Conduct" update was criticized Thursday by an English fan group, which argued FIFA had given assurances on carrying empty plastic bottles to fill with freely available water at a tournament where heat and extreme weather are expected to be a factor. "Naturally, the immediate thought from supporters is this is just the ...
Roach wants to go out on top
EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool senior Maddox Roach has put in the work. At the top of his running game, he's looking to end his high school athletic career on the top of the podium on Saturday night at the state track and field meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Roach comes into the ...
Salem girls will be in the running
SALEM — The Salem girls track and field team has won everything this season, so the Quakers have high hopes again for this weekend. The Quakers are sending 12 girls in 10 events to the Division III state meet Friday and Saturday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. “It’s a ...
EASTERN OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ALL-STARS
SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Chloe Angelo (United), COACH OF THE YEAR: Jennifer Koons (United) FIRST TEAM Pitchers: Madison Aegerter (United, Fr.), Ella Eisenbraun (Columbiana, Fr.) Catcher: Callie Koons (United, Soph.) Infield: Chloe Angelo (United, Jr.), Raelea Carosiello (Southern, Jr.), Kennedy Andre (East Palestine, Jr.), Abby Ammon (Lisbon, Sr.) Outfield: Brittany Miller (United, Jr.), Landry Smith (Columbiana, Jr.), Destiny Huffman (Southern, Sr.) SECOND TEAM Pitchers: Reagan Bell (Columbiana, Soph.), Kamryn Peruchetti (Lisbon, Sr.) Catcher: Eme Cook (Lisbon, r.), Rylee ...
SPORTS BRIEFING
YOUTH FISHING EVENT ON SATURDAY EAST LIVERPOOL — The Friends of Beaver Creek State Park will present a day of family fishing fun starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Beaver Creek State Park fishing pond. The event is in tribute to Doug Fodrey and his family will be there assisting. Rods and bait will be provided. Experienced anglers will be there to help youth fisherman. The event is free. There will be door prizes donated by the Fodrey family. Winners must be present. The drawing will be at 2 p.m. at the covered bridge. No adults are allowed to fish in the designated youth fishing ...