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YSU shows fight in 41-24 loss at Michigan State

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Youngstown State got what it wanted out of its first road trip of the season on Saturday at Michigan State. While the Penguins fell to the Big Ten foe 41-24, YSU put together a valiant performance, giving the Spartans a fight in East Lansing. “I am proud of our kids ...

Girard overpowers Struthers to stay unbeaten

High School Sports

GIRARD — Friday’s Northeast 8 Conference opener between 3-0 Girard and 0-3 Struthers played out much like their respective records would indicate. The Indians entered Week 4 averaging more than 55 points per game and having won their games by an average of 33 points. Conversely, the ...

Youngstown East throttles Warren JFK, 46-12

High School Sports

YOUNGSTOWN — Both East and Warren JFK made their fair share of mistakes Saturday afternoon. But unlike the Golden Bears, the Eagles were unable to overcome their errors. Despite two takeaways and the beneficiary of numerous flags, Kennedy proved to be no match for the larger, stronger and ...

Superstition or just bad luck?

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Superstitions abound in many of the games people play, including the ancient art of fishing, which thanks to its long history has more than its fair share of myths and misbeliefs. “The fish bite better in the rain.” “Never take a banana on the boat.” “I’m wearing my lucky ...

Top-ranked Ohio State doesn’t expect Ohio to be a pushover

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Ohio State went through extremes with its first two opponents, facing then-No. 1 Texas in the opener before having an easy time with Football College Subdivision foe Grambling State. Saturday night’s test against Ohio University falls somewhere in the middle. Yes, the top-ranked and 2-0 ...