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Sloan becomes first Indian girl to place at state

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COLUMBUS — It took 50 years and one long jump to make Southern Local girls track history Friday. Sophomore Kiah Sloan tied for sixth place in the Division III long jump to became the school’s first girls state track placer. “It’s means so much to me,” she said. “Coming from a ...

Salem’s Gorby makes school history

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COLUMBUS — Salem sophomore high jumper Maddie Gorby’s sixth-place finish at the state track meet was sweet. Gorby’s podium finish Friday left a good taste in her mouth before beginning her summer job working a lemonade stand at county fairs. Gorby made the opening height of ...

Potters gain third place

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COLUMBUS — An East Liverpool relay team stood on the podium at the state track meet for the first time ever Friday, but the Potters expected to be at the top. The East Liverpool boys 3200-meter retlay team ran its second-fastest time ever and finished third in Division II state meet at ...

Athletes happy to be back in Columbus

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COLUMBUS — People entering Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on Friday could be heard over and over saying, “It’s good to be back,” After a year hiatus due to track resurfacing, the Ohio high school state track and field meet is back at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of Ohio ...

Nign sets sights on more medals

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COLUMBUS — Beaver Local senior Savannah Nign got her first medal in the girls wheelchair shot put Friday. She will be going for three more Saturday. Nign captured third place in the shot put at the Ohio high school state track meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. She had a ...

Jurjavcic turns in MVP effort

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LIBERTY — The Jack Arvin All-Star Football Classic allows local standout players from Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana Counties to showcase their talents one last time before they transfer off to college or the workforce. The 38th version of the event on Thursday night at Liberty Leopard ...