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Struthers sends seniors off with win over Potters

STRUTHERS — Struthers honored its seniors and picked up a comfortable win on Friday, defeating visiting East Liverpool 7-1 on senior night at Bob Cene Park. The Wildcats took a lead in the top of the first inning before blowing the game open in the third, after which head coach Tom Otto ...

Ginocchi’s walk-off hit lifts Girard over Mineral Ridge

GIRARD — On senior day, Girard’s seniors helped put the Indians in position for a memorable finish. But it was a sophomore that stole the show on Friday night. After trailing heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Girard rallied to tie the game and sophomore Pierson Ginocchi’s ...

High School Sports Roundup from May 15

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION VI Northeast 1 Newton Falls 15, Campbell 1 — Stats were not reported by print deadline. REGULAR SEASON Howland 2, Boardman 1 (8 Inn.) — McKenna Perry of Howland and Gabi Sferra of Boardman had 11 strikeouts each in a classic pitchers duel. Both ...

Locals assisting paralyzed veterans

There is a code among those who venture out on the water that they are obliged to assist those who are in distress. Since ancient times, masters of vessels were bound to assist those they encountered on the water who required assistance. Mariners, including we who go to the water to fish, ...

Reds survive brutal innings by bullpen and hold off Guardians

CLEVELAND — Matt McLain drove in three runs and Cincinnati survived a brutal inning by its bullpen as the Reds snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in the first meeting between Ohio’s teams this year. Cincinnati seemed on the ...