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GOLF RESULTS BELOIT — The Chili Open golf scramble to benefit the West Branch Alumni Association was held Friday at Westville Lake Country Club: First: 7-under 29, Chad Rhodes, Barry Rhodes, Derek Rhodes and Lane Rhodes. Second: 7-under 29, Mark Daniel, Rob Crawford, Jack Steele and Doug Liebhart. Third: 6-under 30, Todd Balsley, Buddy Grim, Kim Grim and Shawn Mudrick. Hole Winners: Closest to pin No. 3, Eric Changt; Long drive No. 4, Joey Maretich; Closest to pin No. 6, Bill Ferguson; Long putt No. 9, Bill Penfold. BOWLING RESULTS Sportsman League at Walnut ...

United runs into second round

United's football program has now reached the second round of the playoffs three times and is looking to finally break out in a big way. The previous two times — a 26-7 loss to Cuyahoga Heights in 2023 and a 48-6 loss to Kirtland in 2022 — reminded the Eagles they have work to do if they ...

Golden Eagles washed away

BURTON — United’s boys soccer team came into the Div. V regional semifinal on Wednesday used to punching above its weight. Against a team it played a scoreless tie to in the regular season, the 11th seeded Golden Eagles met their match with a 5-1 loss to No. 2 seed Rootstown on Wednesday at Burton Berkshire High School. Rootstown scored four goals in the first half when the rain was just steady. In the second half it turned into pouring rain with the occasional burst of wind. The Golden Eagles fell to 11-7-3, while Rootstown moved to 16-2-2. The Rovers advance to meet No. 1 ...

Oak Glen makes state-ment

NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — Oak Glen's volleyball program sets a high standard every season where getting to the state tournament is a must. The defending Class AA state champs did just that on Thursday with a 25-19, 25-23, 25-16 win over Ravenswood in the West Virginia Class AA, Region 1 ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

REBEL STADIUM HOSTS REGIONAL FINAL COLUMBIANA — The West Branch girls soccer team won't have to go far for its Div. IV regional final on Saturday. The No. 2 seed Warriors (21-0) will face No. 5 seed Warren JFK (16-4) at Crestview's Rebel Stadium. Game time is 2 p.m. Saturday. The winner advances to the state semifinals against the winner of Cincinnati Mariemont and Kettering Archbishop Alter. The match is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at a neutral site, most likely near Columbus. The Div. IV state championship will be played at noon Nov. 13 at Scotts-Miracle Gro Field, the home of the ...