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YSU storms back in 2nd half to down No. 9 North Dakota

YOUNGSTOWN — On Halloween, Youngstown State turned the “Ice Castle” into North Dakota’s own personal house of horrors. The Penguins had plenty of tricks for the ninth-ranked Fighting Hawks and delivered one big holiday treat for the roughly 10,000 YSU faithful in attendance at ...

Ursuline comes back to best Cougars

YOUNGSTOWN — Settling into Rayen Stadium for its first-round playoff game, Ursuline appeared at home Friday as the eighth-seeded Irish overcame an early deficit to defeat No. 9 Mentor Lake Catholic 34-20 and advance in the Division III, Region 9, bracket. ”When you get into a playoff ...

YSU trio poised for breakout campaigns

YOUNGSTOWN — Last year, Youngstown State experienced the emergence of two players. Casey Santoro provided a steady, guiding hand with her leadership for a roster that was growing, but still young. Meanwhile, Sophia Gregory started to live up to the talent and athleticism that her coaches ...

Browns chase rare win in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Time to find out if the Cleveland Browns are for real. Maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers too. A month after the Browns pulled off a last-second home victory over their longtime rivals, an upset in name only at a place the Steelers have struggled to win of late, Cleveland (5-2) ...

Tricks to land a fishing treat

Some of my best fishing successes have happened when the witches and goblins were prowling the sidewalks and ringing doorbells to beg for candy. “Trick or treat” certainly applies to my years of fishing as I’ve applied my tried-and-true autumn tricks to enjoy the treats of October ...