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Title defense: McDonald’s Zajack takes fifth in discus and shot put

COLUMBUS — Having to defend your state title in an event always leads to an interesting return trip as a senior. McDonald thrower Drew Zajack was up for the task in the boys discus, but placed fifth during the Division V meet, marking 170-08 feet. He did improve greatly over last year in the ...

Rockets relay team reaches podium at state

COLUMBUS — Already knowing what it takes to compete at the OHSAA Jesse Owens Track & Field State Championship, Micah Sparks was ready to compete in multiple events for the Maplewood Rockets. Last June he helped his 4x800m squad earn bronze, while tallying another third place finish in the ...

Scrappers’ bats come alive in 12-0 win over Canada

NILES — Following a series at Williamsport in which the Mahoning Valley Scrappers dropped all three games while managing just five runs. The Scrappers returned home Friday to host the Canadian Junior National Team. The break from MLB Draft League competition was just what the Scrappers needed to break out of their offensive slump. The Scrappers scored multiple runs in each of the first three innings, leading to a 12-3 win over Canada at 717 Credit Union Field. The weekend series is part of the MLB Draft League International Series in which all six Draft League teams will play ...

Wollitz: Fishing with friends is a ‘winning experience’

It had all the makings of a big-time tournament. Even the Goodyear blimp showed up. It is human nature to compete. Everybody likes winning, and putting a little something on the line is a motivator. Like golfers wagering a few dollars, anglers put up money in hopes of claiming the pot at the end of the day. Whether it is investing in a megabucks bass tournament or pocket change for a weekday throw-together, it’s all about competing for the bucks and bragging rights. Wednesday was one of those days. Ray Halter asked me to join him at Mogadore Reservoir south of Kent for a ...

Capsules – June 19, 2026

Curbstone to honor state champions At Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road in Beaver Township, they will honor the following Ohio Spring sports state champions: -- Cooper Grim, Heartland Christian High School, Division II Boys Tennis Singles -- Cardinal Mooney High School, Track and Field Division IV Boys 4x200-Meter Relay -- Kellan Shipman, Howland High School, Track and Field Seated Division Boys Shot Put -- Claire Liposky, Heartland Christian, High School Track and Field Division V Girls Discus -- Chaya ...

Area athletes land on all-state baseball and softball teams

With the spring sports season over, the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association and the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association released their respective 2026 all-state teams. The teams were voted on by members of their respective organizations. SOFTBALL There was ...