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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

POLAND — It wasn’t the prettiest, but Canfield girls basketball coach Matt Reel knew it was going to be difficult when the Cardinals suited up to play rival Poland. There were some missed shots and turnovers, as well as some bodies hitting the hardwood. However, the Cardinals controlled ...

NILES — Salem senior Karlie Sampson just missed a long-distance, 3-point attempt at the buzzer, and Niles hung on for a 56-54 victory at home over the Quakers on Monday. “I don’t even know where to start,” said first-year Niles coach Chelsea DiPaolo. “We were up by 18 points. They ...