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High school scoreboard – April 18, 2026

SOFTBALL Hubbard 3, LaBrae 1 — The Eagles plated two runs in the top of the seventh inning. Haleigh Taylor went 3-for-3 with an RBI and run scored to power Hubbard. Leah DeArmitt hit a solo home run for the Vikings, and Madison Johnson doubled. Taylor was credited with the win after one run on four hits and five walks, striking out eight in the complete game. DeArmitt took the loss after surrendering three runs – one earned – on five hits and two walks. She fanned 13 while going the distance. Louisville 6, Lakeview 4 — Louisville scored two runs in the bottom of the third and ...

Poland mistakes lead to loss to LaBrae

LEAVITTSBURG — Errors and mistakes at inopportune times proved to be Poland’s undoing on Friday against LaBrae. The Bulldogs led by four runs in the middle of the fifth inning, but the Vikings’ bats finally came alive in the bottom of the frame, as they rallied to hand Poland an 8-5 ...

Defense gets the best of offense in YSU’s Red-White Game

YOUNGSTOWN — With a ton of returners offensively and a new defensive coordinator overseeing things on the other side of the ball, Youngstown State concluded spring practice with the annual Red-White Game on Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium. Despite missing several key starters who missed the ...

Blue Devils’ bats continue to stay hot in win over Niles

STRUTHERS — McDonald picked up its third consecutive win Friday with a five-inning, 10-0 non-conference victory against Niles at Bob Cene Park in Struthers. The Blue Devils jumped ahead early, taking a slim lead, until blowing the game open with an eight-run fourth inning. With the win, ...

Phantoms fall to Caps in playoff opener

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Phantoms were aggressive in the offensive zone, but were held off the scoreboard for over 57 minutes. Despite a late push, the Phantoms fell short in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, falling to the Madison Capitols 2-1 at Covelli Centre. “It was ...

Local book takes look at golf culture

Jack Wollitz has had a passion for fishing since he was a child. Around that time, he also developed a fascination with golf. Recently, Wollitz tapped into that love for golf, publishing his new book ‘The Common Golfer,’ which was released April 7. He previously published ‘The Common Angler,’ and while the two books deal with different pastimes, there is a common thread. “They’re both participatory sports that enable people – regardless of their walk in life, whatever their life is – they can enjoy fishing and golfing,” Wollitz said. “I have deep roots in both ...