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United inches closer to EOAC crown

MINERAL RIDGE — It was another running clock win for the United football team. The Golden Eagles led 35-0 at the half and cruised to a 45-7 win over Valley Christian on Saturday at Mineral Ridge. The Golden Eagles are 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference. United can clinch a share of the EOAC title with a win at home against Wellsville on Friday. The Golden Eagles have won every league game with a running clock.

Guardians have ace up sleeve

CLEVELAND (AP) — After coming out of the bullpen Thursday night to get the final three outs, Gavin Williams will start for the Cleveland Guardians in Saturday night's winner-take-all Game 5 of their AL Division Series against Sean Burke and the Chicago White Sox. "Gavin wants the ball. We want him to have the ball, and it's his game," Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Friday. Williams was the eighth Cleveland pitcher used during a 9-5 win in Game 4 at Chicago. He made his first major league relief appearance after All-Star closer Cade Smith got into trouble in the ninth inning when ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

RECORD NIGHT CARROLLTON — Beaver Local senior Kaden Mays scored a school-record eight goals and head coach Joseph Zirillo earned his 100th career win as the Beavers beat Carrollton, 9-1, Thursday. Brandon Smith also had one goal and two assists. Deacon Brown collected four assists, while Logan Roberts, Lucas Price and Landon Wheatley each had one assist. Tyler Johnson and Colt Johnston each made three saves in goal. Beaver Local (12-2-1) plays at Oak Glen on Saturday. OVAC SOCCER COACHES OF THE YEAR Wheeling Park boys soccer coach Mario Julian and University girls soccer coach ...

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 ...