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Unbeaten McDonald holds off Lowellville

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McDONALD — Tuesday’s tilt between McDonald and Lowellville was one that both needed. The Rockets proved that they could hang with the big dogs of the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference, and McDonald proved it can take a punch. The Blue Devils clawed themselves out of multiple deficits ...

Leopards fly by Flashes in first win

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CHAMPION — It was a Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference showdown when Champion hosted Liberty on Tuesday, and the Leopards earned their first victory of the season with a 71-49 triumph. “We finally learned how to win,” Liberty coach Steve Arnold said. “We played well last week against ...

Red Devils roll past Trojans

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SEBRING — Tuesday afternoon’s game between the Campbell and Sebring boys basketball teams featured two programs at different stages. The Red Devils have recent playoff success and are trying to work their way back to that level after losing key players to graduation last year. Meanwhile, ...

High School Sports Roundup from Dec. 23

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BOYS BASKETBALL Pymatuning Valley 74, Lordstown 68 — With his team trailing 56-45 going into the fourth quarter, Justin Britton caught fire. Britton scored 18 of his game high 34 points in the fourth quarter, including five 3-pointers. Alex Simon added 10 points for the Lakers in the come ...

Capsules

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Ex-Fitch standout enters portal Iowa State defensive back Cam Smith put his name in the transfer portal. He announced his decision Tuesday via a post on X. A junior, the former Austintown Fitch standout made nine tackles, including a half tackle for loss, with half a sack in 11 games this ...

Pirates sign All-Star O’Hearn to 2-year deal

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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to terms with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn on a two-year deal designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost. A person with knowledge of the agreement told ...