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First loss for Quakers

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HOWLAND — Howland senior quarterback Darren Douglas accounted for 362 yards and three passing touchdowns and the Tigers’ defense was successful in holding Salem’s explosive offense in check as the Tigers stunned the Quakers 28-14 here Friday night. “Clearly, clearly the best team won tonight,” said Salem coach Ron Johnson. “They (the Tigers) significantly out-coached us and significantly out-played us in every facet of the game.” “It’s our signature win, no doubt about it,” said Howland coach Brian Jones. “I’m just so happy for our team. My message to the team ...

Stewart tees off at Firestone

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AKRON — Becoming the first Beaver Local golfer to reach the state tournament is the first step for freshman Eli Stewart. "It was one of my first goals of the year to go to state and hopefully place or win," Stewart said. "I feel like I have a good shot to win." Stewart will tee off for the ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

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REID LEADS GROVE CITY, Pa. — Westminster senior Zoie Reid from Salem had a career-high 23 kills and a season-high 16 digs in a 25-23, 21-25, 25-20, 19-25, 15-13 loss to Grove City on Wednesday night. Junior Brooke Gecina added a season-high 40 points and served two aces. The Titans are 11-8 overall and 3-1 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. Grove City is 16-3 and 4-0 in the PAC. Westminster will host Saint Francis at 1 p.m. Saturday. SATURDAY KICKOFFS AKRON — There will be no more Friday night football games in the Akron City Series this season due to fights between ...

Clippers cage Lions

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COLUMBIANA — Landry Smith totaled 13 kills and six points and Addisyn Dangler had 11 kills as Columbiana spiked Heartland Christian, 25-12, 25-11, 25-12, Thursday. Eva Waller collected 15 points, four aces, 33 assists and three digs, Ava Marks nine points, four aces, six kills and eight digs and Keagan Pruitt eight points, four kills and eight digs. Columbiana improves to 17-2, while Heartland moves to 6-13. Columbiana also won the junior varsity match, 25-13, 25-10. Sydney Schorejs had 15 points, 10 aces, three kills and there digs for the Clippers. Sylvia rappelled had eight aces, ...

Rebels enjoy home-field advantage

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COLUMBIANA — Crestview's volleyball program has enjoyed its time in the current Rebel gymnasium. Its opponents certainly have not. The Rebels clinched a share of their 11th straight league title with a 25-13, 25-4, 25-7 win over Champion on Thursday in what is likely the final ...

Beavers defeat Warriors

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CARROLLTON — Beaver Local took a 4-0 halftime lead and beat Carrollton, 9-1, in boys soccer action Thursday. Beaver Local (12-2-1) at Oak Glen on Saturday. Carrollton drops to 3-11-2. UNITED 0, ROOTSTOWN 0 HANOVERTON — United and Rootstown played to a 0-0 in boys soccer action Thursday. United's Alex Gundersen recorded 14 saves in goal for his fourth shutout of the season. The Eagles are 8-6-2 and the Rovers are 10-1-2. United hosts Youngstown Ursuline at 7 p.m. Monday. WARREN JFK 9, HEARTLAND 0 WARREN — Warren JFK scored seven goals in the second half to pull away from ...