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Gregory to Cincy

BELOIT — West Branch senior Gavin Gregory took a long winding road to finally land his college choice, but it’s now official. The All-Ohioan announced on Thursday via X that he has committed to the University of Cincinnati to continue his academic and football careers. Gregory, a 6-foot, 7-inch, 240-pound tight end, originally committed to the University of Toledo to play under coach Jason Candle but Candle left to take the head coaching job at UConn. Gregory reopened his recruitment after that and at one point had an offer from University of North Carolina and Bill Belichick ...

Clippers, Indians in EOAC hunt

Columbiana 47, East Palestine 11 COLUMBIANA — It didn’t take long for Columbiana to set up the Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference title game. The Clippers went on an early 21-0 run on the way to a 47-11 win over East Palestine on Thursday. Columbiana improves to 15-2 overall and 11-1 in ...

Crestview holds off Garfield’s fourth-quarter rally

Crestview 46, Garfield 44 COLUMBIANA — The Crestview boys almost let one get away Thursday. Carter Love and Caleb Gaydos hit free throws in the final six seconds after the Rebels squandered an 11-point lead to pull out a 46-44 win over Garrettsville Garfield in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Tier action. The Rebels improve to 6-10 overall and 3-7 in the MVAC, while Garfield drops to 5-9 and 3-7 in league play. Garfield beat Crestview 79-71 on Dec. 23. The time the Rebels let a 42-31 lead with two minutes to play slip away as Garfield rallied to tie the score at ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Wellsville bowlers roll EAST LIVERPOOL — The Wellsville bowling team captured its 15th victory by rolling over Youngstown Chaney, 2084-1757, Thursday at Walnut Lanes. Makayla Landess led the Tigers with a 218 game and 426 series. Madelyn Landess had a 200 game and 382 series, William Lockhart a 172 game and 339 series and Cameron Taylor a 171 game and 324 series. The Tigers (15-1) will play Southern Local on Monday at Walnut Lanes. YSU tries to beat storm YOUNGSTOWN — Tipoff for the Milwaukee at Youngstown State men’s basketball game on Saturday has been moved up to 1 p.m. ...

Champion edges Rebels; Leetonia’s King gets 37

Champion 68, Crestview 62 COLUMBIANA — Zack Morris’ steal and layup late in the third quarter gave Champion the lead for good in a 68-62 decision over Crestview in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Tier play Wednesday. Champion improves to 3-12, while Crestview moves to 5-10. Both ...

Rhodes guides Rebels

Crestview 62, Champion 26 COLUMBIANA — Crestview notched its 15th win by downing Champion, 62-26, in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Tier play Wednesday. Addison Rhodes totaled 34 points, eight rebounds and three assists to lead the Rebels. Ava Bucey contributed nine points and seven rebounds and Brianna Baker had eight points, six rebounds and four assists. Karli Perry added seven rebounds and four assists. The Rebels improve to 15-1 overall and 11-1 in the MVAC, one game ahead of LaBrae. Crestview will play at LaBrae in an MVAC showdown on Monday. The Golden Flashes ...