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Nine place, 14 in total move on to 2nd day of state tournament

COLUMBUS — Of the 20 area athletes competing, nine advanced to the quarterfinals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) state wrestling tournament with a win Friday, earning a top-eight placing and remaining in contention for a state title. Returning state runners-up Tyson ...

Heartland Christian’s milestone season comes to close

BARBERTON – The Heartland Christian Lions knew the challenge of the situation they were facing. And they knew the opponent well. But unfortunately, the Hillsdale Falcons used a strong shooting performance and solid defense to dramatically sneak past the Lions, 58-57, to advance to the state ...

Walleyes are a sign that spring is fast approaching

For scores of Youngstown-Warren-area anglers, spring officially arrived the moment they grasp the back of a fat prespawn walleye and remove their jig from the fish’s mouth. Walleye fishing is as sure a sign as any that the promise of spring is real. Like daffodils, dandelions and spring ...

Ohio State falls to Michigan in Big Ten tourney

CHICAGO — Michigan coach Dusty May leaned on Elliot Cadeau in the final minutes, and freshman Trey McKenney also stepped up at times. It’s a group effort for the Wolverines when it comes to replacing L.J. Cason. Cadeau and McKenney helped No. 3 Michigan hold off Ohio State for a 71-67 ...

Unbeaten and unafraid: Fitch sophomore Koch prepares for second trip to state

This time last year, Reghan Koch was ready to quit. Despite winning the 155-pound district title as a freshman and having a 27-2 record entering the state tournament, the Austintown Fitch standout admitted that she just wanted to “get it over with.” Things couldn’t be any different ...