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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 ...

McDonald’s Sheesley continues to add to state medal count

COLUMBUS — The first two days of this year’s OHSAA Jesse Owens Track & Field State Championships were a whirlwind for anyone brave enough to compete in the mile- and two-mile events. Add in a relay, and McDonald sophomore Naomi Sheesley logged a lot of time on the track. Sheesley has ...

Berard looks to take step forward with Phantoms

If there’s one word that describes Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Brody Berard, it is “fearless.” Despite being one of the youngest players in the USHL last season, Berard carved out a role on the blue line, bringing a physical presence as one of the team’s shutdown ...

Guardians place DeLauter on IL

MILWAUKEE — Cleveland outfielder Chase DeLauter has become the latest Guardians position player to go on the injured list. The team announced the move before Wednesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The rookie fractured a rib on his right side Saturday when he collided with ...