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Quakers, Beavers score sweeps

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SALEM — The Salem volleyball team scored the final six points of the first game and rolled over Howland, 25-22, 25-21, 26-24, Thursday. The Quakers trailed 22-19 in the first game and 24-22 in the third game before rallying to victory. The Quakers (2-0) are scheduled to play at Niles on Saturday. Beaver 3, Buckeye 0 CALCUTTA — The Beaver Local volleyball teams made it a clean sweep against Buckeye Local in Thursday's season opener. Beaver Local won the varsity match, 25-16, 25-17, 25-14. For the Beavers, Addie Thurik had 14 kills, three aces, 12 assists and eight digs; ...

Clippers off to unbeaten start

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GIRARD — The Columbiana boys golf team is off to a 10-0 start after taking a tri-match Thursday at Mahoning County Club. The Clippers shot a 162, followed by Youngstown Ursuline with a 176 and Girard with a 183. Columbiana was led by David Masters with a 37, Trenton Hall 39, Roman Sanfrey 41 and Nick Klindworth 45. Girard's Mason Odvar shot a 39. Ursuline's Dean Herriman and Preston Walker each had 41s. Columbiana will play in the South Range Invitational on Tuesday at Youngstown Country Club. WEST BRANCH 183, SALEM 204 SALEM — The West Branch boys golf team topped Salem, ...

Eagles put six past Bristol

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HANOVERTON — United's girls soccer team hammered Bristol 6-0 on Wednesday. The Eagles scored four in the first half and two in the second. Elli Powers had four goals for the Potters. Hailey Chuck also had a goal. Bella Thompson had two assists. Chuck and Mary Marhefka had single assists. Cheyenne Chuck had nine saves. United is 2-0 and is at East Liverpool on Tuesday. SALEM 2, SPRINGFIELD 1 SALEM — Salem's girls soccer team came back from a one goal halftime deficit to beat Springfield 2-1 on Wednesday. Chaya Murray and Peyton Jackson scored for the Quakers. Salem ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

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LOU HOLTZ TRIBUTE TICKETS ON SALE EAST LIVERPOOL — Tickets still remain for today's 'Tribute to Lou Holtz' with special guests Urban Meyer and Skip Holtz set for 7 p.m. at the East Liverpool High School auditorium. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information call (330) 386-5443. SPAGHETTI BOWL IS TODAY LISBON — Lisbon will host Leetonia in the annual Spaghetti Bowl at 7 p.m. today at War Memorial Stadium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Gates open ...

JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL

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Southern vs. Lisbon 7th Grade: Southern won 25-19, 25-27, 25-14. Southern (2-0): Sadie Plunkett 21 points, 12 aces, Eva Weston 16 points, 5 aces. 8th Grade: Southern won 30-28, 20-25, 25-20. Southern (1-1): Brooklyn Glosser 15 points, 11 aces, Addison Desellem 7 points, 2 aces.

OVAC, soccer officials settle pay dispute

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WHEELING, W.Va. — Following an ongoing pay increase dispute between the OVAC and the Ohio Valley Soccer Referee Association, an agreement was reached an agreement late Tuesday morning. According to an email from Wheeling attorney David Delk, representing the soccer officials, "The individual schools are paying the requested rate. ... The soccer referee association is not dealing with the OVAC." The matter has arisen since last week after the officials said pay raises they were promised by the OVAC never materialized. This led to several schools — including John Marshall, Wheeling ...