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Warriors win in East Canton EAST CANTON — The West Branch boys track team finished first out of 14 teams at the East Canton Invitational on Saturday. Winners for the Warriors were Noah Dean in the 200-meter dash (22.90 seconds) and the 800 relay team (1:34.20). Taking second places for West Branch boys were Jax Rockwell in the high jump (6-foot-2) and long jump (19-11 1/2) and the 400 relay team (44.97), Indonika Woods topped the West Branch girls by winning the shot put (35-8). Free track meet for kids SALEM — The Salem Youth Track and Field Club is hosting a free track ...

Beavers have their own home run derby

Beaver Local 10, Indian Creek 0 CALCUTTA — The wind was blowing out and Beaver Local’s home run total was blowing up. The Beavers slugged four home runs in the first three innings and slugged Indian Creek, 10-0, in five innings Monday. Brylee Curtis, Ciara Call, Calleigh Eells and ...

Lisbon tames Bulldogs

Lisbon 16, East Palestine 6 LISBON — Lisbon overcame an early deficit to take down East Palestine 16-6 in five innings on Monday. For the Devils, Devin Kelly had a double and four RBIs, while Ashton Hinchliffe added three hits and two RBIs. Brady Carpenter had four hits and three RBIs, while turning in a winning effort on the mound with seven strikeouts, five walks and three earned runs in three innings. Mason Jones added a double. Peyton Rutledge had two hits for the Bulldogs. Kealin Simon was the losing pitcher with two walks, two strikeouts and three earned runs in 3 2/3 ...

PREP TENNIS

East Liverpool takes down Heartland EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool’s boys tennis team tripped up Heartland Christian 4-1 on Monday at Thompson Park. East Liverpool is 3-1. The Potters are at Canfield on Wednesday. East Liverpool 4, Heartland 1 FIRST SINGLES: Brady Dawson (EL) def. Jacob Vande Kappele 4-6, 6-2, 7-5. SECOND SINGLES: Garrett Cooper (EL) def. Kegan Pruitt 6-0, 6-1. THIRD SINGLES: Rowan Stokes (EL) def. Capri Drokin 6-1, 4-6, 6-2. FIRST DOUBLES: Maylee Norbo-Corrine Holm (HC) def. Andrew Dalton-Logan Cornell (EL) 7-5, 5-7, 10-4. SECOND DOUBLES: Hunter ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Cavs open Saturday CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers will open the NBA playoffs by hosting the Toronto Raptors at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Cavaliers (52-3) are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, while Toronto (46-36) is the fifth seed. The Raptors swep the season series 3-0 (by scores of 110-99, 126-113 and 112-101). But the Cavaliers have won 11 of their last 14 games and are 35-14 since Dec. 29. Saturday’s game will be televised on Prime Video. Golf benefits Indians SALINEVILLE — The annual Southern Local Golf Outing will be held at 8 a.m. May 23 at Turkana Golf ...

Salem sweeps EP titles

EAST PALESTINE — Saturday belonged to the Salem track teams. The Salem boys and girls swept team titles at the William E. Ward and East Plaestine Girls Invitational on Saturday at Reid Stadium. The Quakers boys edged Bedford, 86-82, while the Salem girls totaled 119 points to outdistance second-place McDonald with 69. Salem senior Lucas Adams won two boys events — the long jump (22-feet-3) and high jump (6-0). The Quaker girls had five event winners — led by senior Laura Hovorka winning the 400-meter dash (61.85 seconds) and joining Karlie Sampson, Emily Sinsley and Addison ...