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Eagles fly into EOAC lead with Clippers

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HANOVERTON — Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference powers United and Columbiana put on a classic five-set volleyball marathon in the Eagles’ gym Tuesday night, and when it was over it was the Golden Eagles who walked out with a clutch 3-2 triumph. With the win, the Golden Eagles are now 13-3 overall and 9-1 in the EOAC, while Columbiana is now 15-1 overall and 10-1 in league action. “It’s the best thing ever,” said United’s Maelee Smith, who had a tremendous game with 17 kills. “I’m crying and they’re tears of joy. I’m so happy for my team. It’s just the best ...

Oak Glen spikes East Liverpool

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EAST LIVERPOOL — Oak Glen defeated East Liverpool 25-20, 25-23, 25-21 in volleyball Wednesday night at Potter Fieldhouse. Mattie Carney and Mikalyn Balch led Oak Glen with 10 kills each. Caetlyn Six added eight kills, Naomi Ayers had five and Laikynn Eckleberry four. Bryson Adams recorded 23 assists and Balch had 13. Keira Vick paced the defense with 34 digs. Balch added 16 digs, Kendall Six had 12 and Layla Skavenski nine. For East Liverpool (11-5), Cameron Conley had eight assists, Addie Jones eight kills, Hailey Board seven blocks, Kendall Martin 13 kills, Addisyn Boyle two ...

Warriors hold EBC scoreless

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SALEM — West Branch's girls soccer team wrapped up the Eastern Buckeye Conference title by blanking Salem 6-0 on Wednesday at Sebo Stadium. The Warriors moved to 14-0 overall and 5-0 in the EBC. In EBC play West Branch scored 41 goals while allowing zero. On the season, the Warriors have ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

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BEARS ROLL ON SENIOR NIGHT NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — Oak Glen defeated Indian Creek 7-1 on Wednesday in girls soccer action. Bailey Watts led the Golden Bears with three goals and two assists. Kendall Krzys also scored three goals and added one assist. Angelina Polly contributed one goal and one assist. Goalkeeper Camryn Richards made seven saves and allowed one goal. Oak Glen honored its seniors Angelina Polly, Brianna Polly, Amirra Duke, Reese Witherow, Camryn Richards and Addy Wells at the match. Oak Glen (11-5) is at Steubenville on Tuesday. FISHING TOURNAMENT SET CHESTER, ...

Bulldogs attempt to unseat United

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Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference favorites United come into its key league battle at East Palestine on Friday well rested after a week off. The Eagles are 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the EOAC after running clock wins of Columbiana and Lisbon. East Palestine (4-2, 3-0 EOAC) shook off an 0-2 start ...

Beavers fall to state-ranked Ferry

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Martins Ferry checked off the first of its goals Wednesday night when it swept past Beaver Local for the Buckeye 8 Championship inside the ECO Center by scores of 25-19, 25-21 and 25-17. With the victory, the state-ranked Purple Riders, the No. 1 seed in the South ...