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Raiders’ season ends in state semifinal

The high school volleyball season unofficially kicked off with South Range’s “Battle on the Turf” outdoor tournament back in August. So it was only fitting that the Raiders would be the last area team standing in November. The South Range volleyball team had a historic season on the line going into Friday’s Division V state semifinal. The Raiders were undefeated and they were one match away from making their first state championship appearance. Standing in their way was Versailles, a powerhouse with plenty of recent tournament success over the past decade. However, the Raiders ...

Tigers top McDonald for second time in a month

McDONALD — For the second time in a month, Springfield bested league rival McDonald. On Friday, four weeks after handing the Blue Devils their only loss of the regular season, the Tigers went on the road, ended McDonald’s year and advanced to the Division VII, Region 25, title game with ...

YSU rallies to beat Marshall in home opener

YOUNGSTOWN — For a half, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team couldn’t get much going offensively in Saturday’s home opener against Marshall. But the Penguins still found a way to hang around. In the second half, YSU finally started to figure something out. A second-half run ...

Ursuline comes alive in second half to beat University School

YOUNGSTOWN — Back in the summer, few would have projected that the Ursuline football team would have an opportunity to play for a regional championship this fall. The Fighting Irish had been doubted several times this season. But a week after knocking off the region’s top seed, Ursuline ...

No. 21 OSU back on track with victory over Wildcats

COLUMBUS — Jeremiah Smith said it would take a little time for him to build a connection with Luke Fahey after Julian Sayin was injured in Ohio State's win at Indiana on Oct. 17. It took a couple games, but the Heisman Trophy favorite and the freshman quarterback are on the same ...

The bumps and bruises of a quiet pastime

Fishing is alleged to be a relaxing pursuit, our time on the water to be dedicated to contemplating nature and soothing our souls. Perhaps, but why then do I ride an emotional rollercoaster nearly every time I push my boat from the dock with a bountiful bundle of fishing rods and enough ...