ALLIANCE — South Range, as a perennial Northeast 8 Conference and regional title contender, has played in many big games, and Wednesday’s Division V, Region 17 semifinal vs. Cardinal Mooney was no exception. Still, the Raiders found themselves in dangerous territory at Alliance High ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Jackson-Milton’s season to remember came to a close on Wednesday, as the Blue Jays fell 10-0 to Maplewood in a Division VII, regional semifinal matchup. “I’m rooting for them to go all the way,” Blue Jays coach Tyler Halavick said of Maplewood. “They can do it. ...

KENT — The Lakeview softball team had its chances, but they didn’t come through on the scoreboard. The Bulldogs stranded nine runners during a 2-1 loss to Field in eight innings on Wednesday in a Division IV regional semifinal at Kent State’s Devine Diamond. “This moment is one of ...

Howland announced the hire of Craig Giesy as the school’s next boys basketball head coach late on Wednesday. Giesy previously served 13 seasons as the head coach at Bristol, where he won 242 games and led the Panthers to 11 conference titles, 10 sectional titles and two district ...

SOFTBALL DIVISION I Regional Semifinal Austintown Fitch 10, Berea Midpark 0 — Mila Hamley had eight strikeouts in five innings of work to lead Fitch to a regional final berth. Alyssa Rodgers had two hits and two RBIs to pace the Falcons offense. Abby Toth added a home run and three RBIs ...

CANFIELD — The first time Canfield and soon-to-be All-American Conference rival Louisville met this season, the Cardinals walked off the Leopards after surrendering an early lead. Tuesday’s rematch in the Division III, Northeast 5, district semifinals at Phil Bova Field proved to be far ...