BARBERTON — When the game is on the line, the Heartland Christian boys basketball team has all the faith in junior Collin Kalaher. “He’s our guy,” Heartland coach Josh Scott said. “These kids know to get the ball in his hands. I’m sure the other teams know by now.” Kalaher ...

CANTON — Grand Valley’s historic season came to a close on Tuesday, with the Mustangs falling 79-58 to Kirtland in a Division VI regional semifinal matchup at Canton Memorial Fieldhouse. It was a slow start for Grand Valley, as it struggled to get any momentum going. Kirtland, however, ...

The All-Inland District boys and girls basketball teams were released on Monday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The group consists of newspapers throughout the district. The Mahoning Valley had four boys and two girls named the player of the year in their respective districts, and ...

BOYS BASKETBALL Division I FIRST TEAM Anthony Chavers, Canton McKinley, 6-4, sr., 15.5; Kaiden Loy, Massillon Jackson, 5-11, sr., 18.3; Issa White, Canton GlenOak, 6-1, sr., 17.9; Trey Drexler, Brunswick, 6-0, sr., 26.5; Sean Barnett, Brunswick, 6-5, sr., 17.6. PLAYER OF THE ...

Twenty local wrestlers secured spots at next weekend’s OHSAA state tournament with top-four finishes at their respective district events. South Range senior Tyson Seesholtz, who finished second at state a year ago, and returning state placer Reghan Koch of Austintown Fitch both earned ...

GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL FINAL DIVISION VII Seneca East 31, Maplewood 25 — Maplewood couldn’t stop a Seneca East second-half comeback. The Rockets held a 10-point lead, but it slowly evaporated as the game went on. Morgan Himes led the Rockets (23-4) with 13 points, Claire Urchek ...