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Lions jump on Tigers

COLUMBIANA — Heartland defeated Wellsville 26-24, 25-18, 25-15 Wednesday. Aleena Owens led Wellsville with six kills, nine digs, four assists, three aces and two blocks. Madie Drysdale added four kills, 10 digs, six assists, an ace and two blocks, while Kenzie Bosco had three kills, eight digs and a block.Kaylee Kazee had nine digs, Ella Betz five, Jonnah Sears two kills and nine digs, and Gabby Carr one dig. Wellsville (1-3) will host United on Thursday. Heartland is 2-5. COLUMBIANA 3, WELLSVILLE 0 WELLSVILLE — The Columbiana volleyball team remained unbeaten by topping ...

Knox grabs double win

CHESTER, W.Va. — The Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club held its latest Ohio River catfish tournament Aug. 15, with Chris Knox of East Liverpool taking first and second place. Knox brought in the only two catfish caught during the rainy, muddy tournament. His first-place fish was a 25-inch ...

Beavers roast Golden Bears

CALCUTTA — Beaver Local defeated Oak Glen 141-160 in boys golf Tuesday at Beaver Creek Meadows. Andre Wiegand fired a career-best 32 to lead the Beavers, followed by Eli Stewart with a 34, Brady McNear 37 and Britton Hickman 38. Nathan Pusateri shot 40 and Landon Wheatley 51. Beaver Local improved to 12-2. The Beavers will host Austintown Fitch on Sept. 9 at Beaver Creek Meadows. CRESTVIEW 184, NEWTON FALLS 210 NEWTON FALLS — Crestview defeated Newton Falls 184-210 in a boys golf match Wednesday at Riverview Golf Course. Grant Snyder led Crestview with a 41, followed by ...

JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL

VALLEY AT COLUMBIANA 7th Grade: Columbiana won 25-6, 25-8 Wednesday. Columbiana (6-0): Hadley Dangler 9 aces, Layla Rust 7 aces, 1 kill, Sydney Cunningham 3 aces, 1 kill, Stella Snyder 5 aces, 2 assists. 8th Grade: Columbiana won 25-4, 25-3. Columbiana (5-1): Annabella Young 26 aces, 1 dig, Maria Lehnerd 8 aces, 2 assists, Sophia Gomoll 2 aces, 2 kills, 3 assists, 1 dig, Teagan Powell 1 kill, 1 dig. SOUTHERN VS. EAST PALESTINE 7th Grade: East Palestine won 22-25, 25-18, 25-21. East Palestine: Santanah Powers 16 points, 8 aces. Southern: Sadie Plunkett 9 points, 3 aces, 1 kill, ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

CLIPPERS CHOOSE REST COLUMBIANA — Columbiana postponed Wednesday's boys and girls soccer matches at Newton Falls due to heat and safety concerns. The Clipper girls soccer team was set to play its third game in three days on Wednesday. The games will be made up at a later date. LEOPARDS TOP BRANCH BELOIT — Louisville beat West Branch 4-1 on Wednesday in tennis action. West Branch is 2-5 and hosts Southeast today. FIRST SINGLES: Cailyn Brink (W) def. Paige Bears, 7-6, retirement SECOND SINGLES: Tatum Barlow (L) def. Sophia Hall, 6-0, 6-0 THIRD SINGLES: Alyssa Lirgg (L) def. ...

Clippers enjoy defending home turf

COLUMBIANA — It was a new beginning for the Columbiana soccer program on Tuesday at the Ward Athletic Complex. The Clipper girls soccer team played the first game on the new turf at the renovated stadium as the community gathered before the game to cut the ribbon on what the school ...