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From one Bulldog legend to another

Former East Palestine single-season rushing record holder Jim Lindner (right) wanted to make the trip back to East Palestine this season to congratulate Bulldog senior Owen Jurjavcic on breaking his 1956 season mark of 1,602 yards rushing along with 27 touchdowns. Linder, an Athens, Ohio ...

Stokes helps Ohio to victory

ST. CLAIRSVILLE —Some of the top senior volleyball talent from around the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference took to the court Sunday at the ECO Center in St. Clairsville for one final hurrah. When an attack error that sailed over the line for match point, it was the Ohio squad that emerged ...

Unbeaten Cavs relish Celtic challenge

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers will put their perfect start on the line in the perfect place. “Boston Garden,” said Cleveland first-year coach Kenny Atkinson, who has yet to lose in his new job. “What’s better than that?” As NBA games in November go, not much. Unbeaten through 15 ...

TENNIS RESULTS

Ohio Valley Racquet Club Fall Adult League Gardner & Gardner 23, Hancock County Bank 21 Elle Monaco-Reese Witherow (HC) def. Greg Carlisle-Shawnae Carlisle, 8-1 Elle Monaco-Jeff Fisher (HC) def. Greg Carlisle-Doug Gomoll, 8-6 Doug Gomoll-Hadley (G) def. Reese Witherow-Ashley ...

Steelers kick Ravens to the curb

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers insist they have no secret formula when it comes to stopping Lamar Jackson. That there is nothing mystical about their approach to the otherworldly Baltimore Ravens quarterback. They study film. Just like everybody else. They read their cues. Just like ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Mount qualifies for playoffs ALLIANCE — Mount Union football team earned a first round bye in the 2024 NCAA Div. III playoffs and will host a second round game on Nov. 30 at Kehres Stadium. The Purple Raiders (10-0) recorded their 33rd overall undefeated season — all coming since 1985. ...

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

OHSAA Football Regional Final Playoff Pairings Pairings shown with regional seed. All games at 7 p.m. on Friday Higher seeded team is the designated home team and listed first. Division I Region 1 1. Mentor (13-0) vs. 7. Lakewood St. Edward (8-5) at Bedford High School Bearcat ...

TENNIS

Ohio Valley Racquet Club High School League East Liverpool Family Practice 23, Builders Wholesale 16 Elle Monaco-Roxye Brown (EL) def. Megan Dunmyer-Allie Best, 8-3 Megan Dunmyer-Jenna Costello (B) def. Elle Monaco-Kennedy Wilkes, 8-7 Boxye Brown-Kennedy Wilkes (EL) def. Jenna ...

Welcome return to Chicago for Ohio State receiver

CHICAGO — Carnell Tate looked into the stands at Wrigley Field and saw a large group of family members and friends. His father. His grandmother. His sister. A memorable moment in the middle of an emotional day. Tate celebrated his Chicago homecoming with two touchdown receptions during ...

United’s Andrea, Jones top All-Ohio honorees

COLUMBUS — United Local senior Maddox Andrea made the Golden Eagles boys soccer program go during his four years as offensive juggernaut. For that, the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association honored him as its Div. V Player of the Year. He was joined in receiving the state’s top ...