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Salem boys welcome a challenge

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SALEM — When Salem’s boys were told they’d be running more events with top sprinter Josh Mayhew out with an injury, what did they say? “They were honored,” Salem boys coach Austin Noel said. “That’s the benefit of having seniors who have been here before and know what you have to do to win a meet like this.” The Salem boys got a record-setting performance from senior Lucas Adams and two wins from senior sprinter Will Harmon capture the 122nd Columbiana County Track and Field at Sebo Stadium on Thursday. The Quakers have won 16 of the last 17 county titles and 68 ...

BASEBALL

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United 7, Columbiana 0 COLUMBIANA – United got back on track in the Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference with a 7-0 win over Columbiana on Thursday. Quentin Taylor went six strong innings for the Eagles with 11 strikeouts, but sidestepped seven walks to preserve the shutout with the help of Jason Pratt who threw a scoreless seventh. For the Eagles, Taylor had two hits and an RBI. Ryan Miller had a single and double. Ethan Newburn also had two hits. Hunter Davanzo had two hits for Columbiana. Ethan Lehnerd took the loss with five strikeouts and five walks in 4 2/3 innings. ...

Murray wins four times for Salem

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SALEM — Freshman Chaya Murray and the Salem girls track team put on a show at the Columbiana County Track and Field Meet Thursday. “I know these girls are talented and what they can do,” Salem girls coach Ted Yuhaniak said. “I feel if you can win county event, you can go to ...

Beavers win first OVAC crown since 2001

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NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — The Beaver Local softball team waited nine days to finally take a swing at its first OVAC title since 2001. It was worth the wait. Sophomore pitcher Addie Thurik struck out 16 and only allowed one baserunner in a 3-0 win over Weir High in the Class 4A title game at Oak Glen’s field. Thurik threw 108 pitches of which 77 were for strikes in the dominant win. “It’s amazing, we’ve been finding ways to win all season,” coach Mark Cashdollar said. “We came up on the fourth inning ready to do something. Throughout the year, we’ve found ways to ...

GOLF RESULTS

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Monday Night Men’s League at Valley G.C. Low Gross: (individual) Joe Lovell 37; (team) Shawn Louk & Todd Snyder 82. Low Net: (individual) Ean Elliott 29; (team) Ean Elliott & Jarett Knight 69, Joe Lovell & Joe Demello 69. Wednesday Night Men’s Beaver League at Valley G.C. Low Gross: Rod Kibler 42, Dan Heck 42. Low Net: Rod Kibler 36. Thirsty Night Men’s League at Valley G.C. Low Gross: Nate Garwood 35, Pat Kiliany 35. Low Net: Ron Stratton 29. Sunday Morning League at Valley G.C. Hole Winners: Closest to pin No. 2, Jake Holloway; Closest to pin No. 4, ...

MAHONING COUNTY TRACK

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11th Mahoning County Meet At Austintown Fitch Tuesday (Meet ended after the 800 meters due to severe weather) BOYS RESULTS TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Boardman (98 1/2), 2. Austintown Fitch (80), 3. Canfield (65), 4. Youngstown Ursuline (49 1/2), 5. Lowellville and West Branch (40), 7. Campbell Memorial (39), 8. Youngstown East (28), 9. Springfield (11), 10. Poland and Youngstown Mooney (10), 12. South Range (9), 13. Youngstown Chaney (7), 14. Western Reserve (6), 15. Jackson-Milton (3), 16. Valley Christian (1). INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 3200 RELAY: 1. Boardman 8:23.09; 4. West Branch ...