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YSU shows fight, but drops heartbreaker to Green Bay

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YOUNGSTOWN — Two months ago, the Youngstown State women’s basketball team suffered a tough loss to Green Bay in its annual Wisconsin road trip. A lifetime has passed since that contest and the Penguins have made plenty of strides and gains since that time. YSU displayed that growth on ...

McDaniels reflects on family connection to Super Bowl

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As a coach, Thom McDaniels was always cool under pressure. His business-like demeanor on the sidelines was rarely tested, even in the brightest of spotlights. McDaniels served as a head coach at Canton McKinley, Warren G. Harding and Massillon Jackson, compiling a 209-81 record. His McKinley ...

Fast start lifts Chaney to win over Poland

High School Sports

YOUNGSTOWN — With a lot of eyes around the area fixated on Friday’s matchup, Chaney wanted to set the tone early against Poland. The Cowboys were aggressive and active right from the opening tip. They trapped, forced turnovers and got out in transition for easy baskets, riding a hot ...

RMU blunts YSU’s 2nd half surge as Penguins fall

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YOUNGSTOWN — When the Youngstown State men’s basketball team plays to its potential, the Penguins look like they did on Wednesday when they beat Purdue Fort Wayne by 29. YSU’s problem this season, however, has been an inability to consistently maintain that level of play on a ...

Boardman falls to Howland in final seconds

High School Sports

BOARDMAN — After losing its first meeting of the season with Howland, Boardman fittingly earned plenty of second chances in the second matchup between the teams Friday. However, the Spartans also gave the Tigers, who trailed by as many as 12, their own second chance, and the visitors ...