×

Local Sports

Seesholtz, Nezbeth and Koch punch tickets to state wrestling finals

COLUMBUS — Three area athletes will enter OHSAA state wrestling tournament’s third and final day with a chance to leave the Schottenstein Center state champions. After winning their first and only match Friday, South Range’s Tyson Seesholtz, West Branch’s Beau Nezbeth and Austintown ...

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 ...