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Beavers can’t be stopped

CALCUTTA — Eight Beaver Local players scored goals in the Beavers' 13-0 win over Harrison Central in girls soccer action Thursday. Peyton Dunn scored three goals and Lean Stewart had two goals and two assists for the Beavers. Addie Green collected two goals and one assist and Lilly Johnson had two goals. Ralyn Gilson added one goal and one assist. Addy Shields, Emily Milner and Tatum Duncan each had goals. Riley Springer contributed three assists. Alexis Lasure, Jansen Ours and Natalie Woodyward each had assists. Teneille Diaz-Wilson made one save in goal. The Beavers, now 2-0, ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

FOOTBALL FRIDAY There will be five season-opening football games in Columbiana County tonight. They include Crestview at Beaver Local, Shadyside at East Palestine, Toronto at Southern Local, Carrollton at East Liverpool and Newton Falls at Wellsville. Other games includes Salem at Poland, United at Minerva, and Columbiana at Lowellville All games will kick off at 7 p.m., except for West Branch at St. Clairsville at 7:30 p.m. LEETONIA HOF TICKETS LEETONIA — Tickets for the Leetonia Athletic Hall of Fame induction breakfast are $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and ...

Seniors get one more shot at glory

It is the beginning of the end for high school football seniors. Their last season kicks off tonight with Lisbon and Leetonia playing in the Spaghetti Bowl. All the other local teams play Friday night. “Every year you see the seniors, it’s their last game,” East Palestine senior ...

Eagles put six past Bristol

HANOVERTON — United's girls soccer team hammered Bristol 6-0 on Wednesday. The Eagles scored four in the first half and two in the second. Elli Powers had four goals for the Potters. Hailey Chuck also had a goal. Bella Thompson had two assists. Chuck and Mary Marhefka had single assists. Cheyenne Chuck had nine saves. United is 2-0 and is at East Liverpool on Tuesday. SALEM 2, SPRINGFIELD 1 SALEM — Salem's girls soccer team came back from a one goal halftime deficit to beat Springfield 2-1 on Wednesday. Chaya Murray and Peyton Jackson scored for the Quakers. Salem ...

OVAC, soccer officials settle pay dispute

WHEELING, W.Va. — Following an ongoing pay increase dispute between the OVAC and the Ohio Valley Soccer Referee Association, an agreement was reached an agreement late Tuesday morning. According to an email from Wheeling attorney David Delk, representing the soccer officials, "The individual schools are paying the requested rate. ... The soccer referee association is not dealing with the OVAC." The matter has arisen since last week after the officials said pay raises they were promised by the OVAC never materialized. This led to several schools — including John Marshall, Wheeling ...

PREP VOLLEYBALL

GRAND VALLEY 3, EAST PALESTINE 0 ORWELL — East Palestine's volleyball team fell to Grand Valley 25-23, 25-21, 25-16 on Wednesday. East Palestine is 1-1 and host Liberty on Monday. SALEM 3, FIELD 1 MOGADORE — Abby Knickerbocker had 27 kills, while Macy Pieniazek added 13 kills in Salem's four set win over Field on Wednesday. Kenna Mayhew added 11 digs. Macey Troy had 23 assists. Ila Lee added 19 assists and five digs. Salem's jayvees won 25-11, 25-20. Avary Williams had five aces and four kills. Salem hosts Howland today. AUSTINTOWN 3, WEST BRANCH 0 AUSTINTOWN — ...