High School Sports Roundup from April 17

April 18, 2026

BASEBALL Field 4, Warren JFK 2 — Confer had three hits and an RBI to lead Field. Conroy added two hits and two RBIs for the Falcons. Landon Snyder and Jason Andre had a hit and RBI each for JFK. Poland 9, Springfield 3 — Carmine Tukalo had three hits, including a triple and a pair of doubles, driving in a pair of runs for Poland. Joe Zuccaro added four hits, including a pair of doubles and drove in a run. Grady Pitzulo struck out 11 in six innings for the Bulldogs. Noah Troggio and Cooper Ensley had a hit and RBI each for Springfield. South Range 9, Austintown Fitch 0 — ...

The sounds of spring are filling the air

April 18, 2026

Every day as we advance toward May, the wetlands around our region’s lakes play a symphony of songs that enchant those of us who love our outdoors. Springtime music fills the air around Mosquito, Pymatuning, West Branch, Milton, Berlin and Shenango. Songbirds play the high notes, while spring peepers set the background beat and woodpeckers tap out the percussion. Anglers’ ears are tuned to the performance day after day. To me, the music means good times and productive fishing. I especially love the playlist as I work the shallows bordered by cattails, willows and spreads of ...

Cavaliers are a different team since last facing Raptors

April 18, 2026

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers last faced the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24. Considering the changes the Cavaliers have gone through, the nearly five-month gap might seem more like five seasons. Since the Raptors’ 110-99 victory in Toronto on Nov. 24, the Cavaliers added James Harden ...

Jackson hits 3-run homer in 8th inning as Orioles rally for win over Guardians

April 18, 2026

CLEVELAND — Jeremiah Jackson’s three-run homer capped Baltimore’s six-run outburst in the eighth inning against Cleveland’s bullpen, sending the Orioles to a 6-4 win over the Guardians on Friday night. The Orioles’ rally came after Daniel Schneemann hit a grand slam to give ...

Chandler gives up 1 run in 6 innings, Pirates beat Rays

April 18, 2026

PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Brandon Lowe went 3 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Friday night to snap the Ray’s six-game win streak. Bubba Chandler (1-1) allowed a run and three hits over six innings. Mason ...

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April 18, 2026

Yurcich to speak at Curbstone Youngstown State football offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road in Beaver Township. He will be recapping spring practice with a couple of players. The event begins at 11:45 a.m., and the public is welcome to attend. All sports fans are welcome and you do not need to be a current or former coach.