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YSU position battles remain ahead as spring practice ends

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By NEEL MADHAVAN Staff writer YOUNGSTOWN — With the Red-White spring game now in the rearview mirror, Youngstown State can close the books on spring football practice as it inches towards the 2026 season this fall. YSU had plenty of roster continuity heading into spring, but the Penguins ...

Nick Blanch focused on community as Poland’s new AD

High School Sports

On Monday, Nick Blanch was at the Poland Board of Education. Cameras and media members were also in attendance, but he wasn’t the reason they came. They wanted to be there for the announcement that Michael Daley would take over as the new superintendent. Blanch was there for a reason, ...

Chalker cruises to 18-4 win vs. Bristol

High School Sports

BRISTOLVILLE — Chalker hasn’t played many games this season, so when the Wildcats get the chance to take the field, they’re not messing around. The ‘Cats hit the ball early and often on Thursday, downing Bristol 18-4. Despite not facing many live pitchers, Chalker has been working on ...

Four Ohio State players taken in first 11 picks of NFL Draft

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PITTSBURGH — Fernando Mendoza's journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night. Turning the Raiders into a contender is the next challenge for the Heisman Trophy winner who led ...