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Kirby ignites East Liverpool victory

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool has struggled at times this season to put points on the board, but in its 41-0 win over Oak Glen on Friday it got the spark it needed in Tyler Kirby. The junior defensive back and wide receiver had two interceptions including one for a touchdown and hauled ...

Blue Devils can't be taken for Granted

LISBON – The 2026 football season for the Southern Indians and Lisbon Blue Devils has been trending in opposite directions. Unfortunately for the Indians, they have suffered three consecutive losses while the Blue Devils have won their last two games. Friday night at War Memorial ...

PREP FOOTBALL

EAST PALESTINE 29, PY VALLEY 28 EAST PALESTINE — East Palestine's fate was riding on Braydon Plum's shoulders. Plum made an over-the-shoulder catch for a 20-yard touchdown reception from Clark Rutledge with 4:12 remaining and Paul Bender added the PAT to give the Bulldogs a 29-28 win over Pymatuning Valley on Friday. East Palestine improve to 5-3, while Pymatuning Valley dropped to 3-5. Pymatuning Valley scored with 7:45 remaining to give the Lakers their only lead at 28-22. East Palestine marched 71 yards for the game-winning drive. Both teams play next Friday as East ...

First loss for Quakers

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

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

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 ...