MECCA — During Maplewood coach Stephanie Pykare’s tenure, the Rockets have made it a point of pride to play aggressively and to pressure teams defensively. Maplewood’s defense was smothering on Thursday as they cruised to a 59-20 victory over Badger. “We’ve been after a level of ...

BOYS BASKETBALL Western Reserve 55, Lowellville 50 — Connor Cochran poured in 19 points to lead Western Reserve past Lowellville. Cochran got help from Josh Klasic, who added 15 points for the Blue Devils. Aiden Romine was also a key contributor with nine points. Bristol 76, Chalker 46 ...

NEWTON FALLS — It’s a new era for Jackson-Milton girls basketball. Off to a 4-2 start after Wednesday’s 44-27 victory over Newton Falls, the Blue Jays are eager to prove themselves. “It’s been exciting,” first-year coach Dan Turner said. “We’ve got a great group of girls, ...

HUBBARD — His team did not give their best performance, wrestling coach Don Lehman admitted, but Hubbard managed to get the job done in its early-season dual vs. Liberty on Wednesday. The Eagles clinched the home victory with the fourth of their five pinfall wins of the evening before ...

As it relates to the Mahoning Valley, the final All-Ohio football teams were released on Wednesday. The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association released the Divisions II and III all-state teams, with several local standouts receiving honors. Canfield offensive lineman DJ Erickson was the only ...

GIRLS BASKETBALL Canfield 56, Ursuline 37 — Canfield picked up a road win after getting 14 points for Carly Fleming. Sophia Castronova added 11 points, and Lorieona Jannone scored 10 points for the Cardinals. Kennedy Carpenter scored a team-high 13 points for the Fighting Irish, and Carly ...