BELOIT — The defenses for the West Branch and Salem girls basketball teams showed up both times they played in the regular season. And Tuesday saw both stop units take their game to another level with their seasons on the line. However, West Branch won the defensive battle 28-19 to take a ...
WEATHERSFIELD — Mineral Ridge was ready to battle in the post, and despite the size difference, they handled the challenge well. But sometimes, it just isn’t your night. Apple Creek Waynedale adapted, shifting their focus offensively beyond the arc, as the Golden Bears shot 11 3-pointers ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Back when Melissa Jackson took over the program in 2024, one of the first things she worked to implement was Youngstown State’s defensive identity. Even last year when the Penguins had their struggles on the offensive end of the floor, they could always count on their defense ...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ latest can’t-miss prospect, didn’t miss against the Boston Red Sox and newcomer Ranger Suarez on Tuesday. The 19-year-old shortstop, considered the top prospect in baseball, hit a pair of homers in Pittsburgh’s 16-7 ...
CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, James Harden added 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Jarrett Allen had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Cavaliers won for the eighth time in nine ...
GIRLS BASKETBALL DISTRICT SEMIFINALS DIVISION IV Northeast 2 West Branch 28, Salem 19 — West Branch (21-3) held Salem (13-11) scoreless in the first quarter, leading to a victory over their arch rivals. Madi Hoopes led West Branch with 10 points. Abby Knickerbocker and Garyn Ruhn ...