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Jackson earns 100th career win as YSU fights off Oakland

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ROCHESTER, Mich. — In order to scratch, claw, fight and rally their way to victory on Saturday, the Youngstown State women’s basketball team needed every ounce of “grit” it could muster. The Penguins weathered an early surge by Oakland, settled in and dominated the second half to pull ...

Boardman battles back to top South Range

High School Sports

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — South Range rallied its community to ‘pack the gym’ for Friday night’s boys basketball home game vs. Boardman to support athletic director Donee Feren during his battle with cancer, and Raider Nation did not disappoint. In front of a near-capacity audience, many of ...

Davis unable to attend First Pitch Breakfast

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The Youngstown State University athletic department was informed Thursday that former Cleveland Indians outfielder Rajai Davis was unavailable to attend the baseball program’s First Pitch Breakfast due to a personal commitment. Davis was supposed to be the event’s guest speaker. The ...

Offseason preparations begin for YSU’s 2026 season

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YOUNGSTOWN — Since its season wrapped up at the end of November, the Youngstown State football team has spent the past two months taking stock of the 2025 campaign, while also beginning to ramp things up in preparing for 2026. By the end of the season, when playing their best, the Penguins ...

High School Sports Roundup from Jan. 30

High School Sports

BOYS BASKETBALL Southeast 67, Newton Falls 61 — Cohen Richardson knocked down four 3-pointers en route to a 25 point night for Southeast. Bradley Dillon added 16 points with four 3’s and Joe Sharish added 15 points for the Pirates. Phil Davis led the way for Newton Falls with 20 points and ...

YSU comes back to best Jags

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There was little that could stop the Youngstown State men’s basketball team in the second half on Friday night. The Penguins dominated the final 20 minutes to beat IU Indy 85-76 at Beeghly Center in Youngstown. YSU (11-12, 4-8 Horizon League) registered its first win after trailing at ...