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Penguins trampled by Herd

YOUNGSTOWN — After Youngstown State lost in the Horizon League championship game more than two weeks ago, the Penguins were understandably dejected and disappointed. They had fallen short of their goal of a league crown and an NCAA tournament bid. Yet despite the loss, they knew that more postseason basketball still awaited them. There was a different feeling in the air in the aftermath of YSU’s 72-46 loss to Marshall in the Super 16 of the WNIT on Friday night at Zidian Family Arena. A feeling of finality had settled in amongst the Penguins, as a season filled with new milestones ...

Canfield’s Popovec leads Boston College

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College has hired former Bradley coach and Canfield High School All-Ohioan Kate Popovec-Goss to take over the Eagles’ women’s basketball team. “I am incredibly honored to be named the head coach at Boston College, one of the most prestigious institutions in the country, in one of the best cities in the nation,” she said in a statement. “This is a special opportunity, and I’m excited to build a program that reflects the excellence, integrity, and tradition that define BC.” In four years at Bradley, Popovec-Goss helped the Braves improve each ...

Crestview completes sweep

Crestview 11, Newton Falls 3 COLUMBIANA — After scoring nine runs in the seventh inning Wednesday, the Crestview Rebels put up 11 more Thursday in an 11-3 win over Newton Falls to complete the series sweep. Leadoff hitter Alivia Shetler drove in three runs for the Rebels, who improve to ...

Comets sighting in Columbiana County

LISBON — The Columbiana County Comets Special Olympics basketball team always plays its best at the end of the season. The Comets prevailed 47-29 in the annual game against the Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) staff on Wednesday night at Nace Gymnasium. The ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

East-West All-Star Game CADIZ — East Liverpool’s LaNease Andrews and Beaver Local’s Luke Rettos will play in the District 5 Basketball Coaches Association East-West All-Star Games on Sunday at Harrison Central. Girls game will start at 2 p.m. with boys to follow at 4 p.m. Admission is $10. McKinnon to lead Madonna WEIRTON, W.Va. — Lisbon High School graduate Shawn McKinnon was named the Weirton Madonna head football coach on Tuesday. McKinnon is a former assistant coach with Wellsville and East Liverpool. Madonna is trying to rebuild its football program after not ...

DIVISIONS I-III ALL-OHIO BOYS BASKETBALL

COLUMBUS – The 2026 Divisions I, II and III boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA from regular-season accomplishments. DIVISION I ALL-OHIO Player of the Year: Trey Drexler, Brunswick. Coach of the Year: John Feasel, Lewis Center Olentangy. First Team Bryce Curry, West Chester Lakota West, 6-4, jr., 13.0; Amire Gill, Cincinnati Princeton, 6-3, jr., 17.9; Josh Tyson, West Chester Lakota West, 6-3. jr., 17.0; Landon Evans, Pickerington ...