STRUTHERS — Lakeview got off to a fast start to Northeast 8 Conference (NE8) play Thursday, smothering Struthers with its press and trap defense in a 60-34 win on the road. Throughout the NE8 opener for both teams, the Bulldogs forced numerous turnovers from the Wildcats, who, despite ...

GIRLS BASKETBALL Chaney 60, Warren Harding 58 — Alyssa Brown scored 16 of her game high 25 points in the fourth quarter, including Chaney’s last seven to pull away after trailing 57-54. Brown also pulled in eight rebounds for the Cowboys. Simmie Lewis added 12 for Chaney. Azarriah ...

WINDHAM — Entering Wednesday’s game, both Bristol and Windham, two younger teams just trying to find footing in this new season, were in search of their first win. It was the Panthers who got that, taking down the Bombers, 43-34. After an 0-2 start with promising signs, Bristol coach ...

BOYS BASKETBALL Lakeview 73, Champion 55 — Isaiah Lantz scored a game-high 21 to lead Lakeview, including eight in a 30-point second quarter for the Bulldogs. Brandon Toot scored eight of his 12 points in the first quarter to kickstart the Lakeview offense. Preston Littleton and Trace ...

McDonald football’s 100th season was one to remember. Finishing with a 13-1 mark and the top seed in Division VII, Region 25, the Blue Devils reached their first state final four since 1994. This marked the 21st undefeated regular season in program history, tied a program-high in wins and ...

POLAND — The 13th annual United Way Holiday Basketball Classic is set for Dec. 13 with eight teams — six boys and two girls squads — highlighting the action beginning at noon at the Poland High School gymnasium. The action gets underway when the Struthers girls take on host Poland in ...