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Chemistry, experience have Cards on eight-game winning streak

POLAND — When the Canfield girls basketball team beat Poland on Monday at Poland Field House, the players went to the locker room and quickly changed to go back to the gym. From there, the players met with their families, but eventually the bulk of the team stood behind the visiting bench to ...

Trio of locals named soccer All-Americans

Earlier this month United Soccer Coaches announced the association’s 2025 High School Boys and Girls All-America Teams. In total, 199 kids nationwide (110 boys, 89 girls) were honored. Three of which came from the Mahoning Valley, which is an all-time high for the area. Badger senior Dax ...

Simpson’s Coop Cares program helps children experience hockey

Since coming to Youngstown via trade back in August, Phantoms forward Cooper Simpson has made an impact, both on and off the ice. Simpson is the team’s leading scorer with 37 points (13 goals, 24 assists), and is second on the roster in goals, behind captain Ryan Rucinski. But in a short ...

A tip of the hat to 2025

There’s still a few days left in 2025, and it was another year of memorable moments for the Mahoning Valley. So with it being the last weekend before the calendar turns to 2026, a couple of the notable high school seasons should be acknowledged. There were plenty to pick from, especially ...

Shenango Lake is home to great fishing and plenty of memories

On this Saturday after Christmas, as we close out another fantastic fishing season, I reflect back through the misty years and see the jolliest of anglers happily sharing some of his favorite spots on a lake I have grown to love. The life of a fishing writer includes some stark realities (ha ...

Steelers could win AFC North before playing Browns

CLEVELAND — Aaron Rodgers doesn’t plan on changing his sleep schedule Saturday night, even though his Pittsburgh Steelers could wrap up a division title without playing. If the Green Bay Packers — Rodgers’ former team — beat the Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers (9-6) would secure ...