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Lisbon bats come alive in win over St. Thomas

LISBON — Abby Ammon had three hits and three RBIs as Lisbon’s softball team routed St. Thomas Aquinas 30-3 in five innings on Tuesday. For Lisbon (1-0), Delaney Pickens added a double and triple with an RBI. Doubles were also hit by Ariel Dickey, Emelia Cook, Kyler Malone and Lexi Roush. Kamryn Peruchetti was the winning pitcher with five strikeouts over three innings. Lexi Roush pitched the last two with a walk and a strikeout. Lisbon is at Carrollton today. ST: 0-0-0-3-0—3-5-10 LI: 15-6-6-3-x—30-13-0 Canfield 5, West Branch 1 CANFIELD — West Branch banged out ...

DIV. I-III All-OHIO GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS

COLUMBUS – The 2026 Divisions I, II and III girls basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Tuesday 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. The girls basketball All-Ohio teams for Divisions IV, V, VI and VII were announced on Monday. The boys basketball All-Ohio teams will be announced on Wednesday and Thursday. Div. I Player of the Year: Whitney Stafford, Lewis Center Olentangy Coach of the Year: Andrew Booth, Wadsworth First Team Zoe Coleman, ...

Crestview’s shooting star

COLUMBIANA — Crestview senior Addison Rhodes, one of the top shooters in Ohio, has shined from the first step she took on the basketball court. “It’s no mystery she is the best kid on the court,” Crestview coach Aaron Blatch said. “Her reputation has got around the state This is a ...

Kellogg’s great freshman year

SALINEVILLE — The Southern Local girls basketball followed freshman Katie Kellogg to a season of many firsts — including a school-best 24-1 season, their first unbeaten regular season and their first district final appearance since 1995. “It’s no joke when they say she slept with her basketball since the third grade,” Southern coach Mike Skrinjar said. Kellogg was named to the Division VII All-Ohio third team Monday after taking the Indians to the next level. “The best part of her game is her mentality and ability to impact the game in every phase,” Skrinjar said. ...

Hoopes: Just the start with Warriors

BELOIT — West Branch freshman Madi Hoopes received a scholarship offer from Youngstown State University before the basketball season began. More are expected after what she did in her first high school season. The 6-foot-1 Hoopes, who led the Warriors to a 23-4 season and regional championship game appearance, was named to the Division IV All-Ohio second team Monday. “Being a freshman, you don’t know,” West Branch coach Walt DeShields said. “Coming into the season we knew she was a very talented player and is only going to get better.” Hoopes delivered at a high level. ...

DIVISION IV ALL-OHIO GIRLS

COLUMBUS — The 2025-26 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Division IV All-Ohio high school girls basketball team, as selected by a statewide media panel: Player of the Year: Tristan Williams, Shaker Heights Laurel. Coach of the Year: Josh Blakeman, Circleville. FIRST TEAM Kaydence Walker, Wintersville Indian Creek, 5-9 jr., 18.2; Kylie Ujcich, Carrollton, 5-6 sr., 13.4; Leila Carter, Columbus International, 5-8, sr., 27.0; Addison Edgington, Circleville, 6-2, jr., 20.1; Lucy Luers, Franklin Bishop Fenwick, 6-1, so., 14.7; Samaya Wilkins, Cincinnati Purcell Marian, 6-3 jr., 22.4; ...