High school sports roundup – May 7, 2026

May 8, 2026

BASEBALL Lakeview 12, Warren G. Harding 0 — The Bulldogs racked up 12 hits in their shutout win over the Raiders. Brandon Toot led Lakeview with three hits, which included a double, while Jacob Shaker batted in three runs off two hits. Hayden Newton also had two hits and two RBIs for the Bulldogs, as Blake Swinning threw nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout. Da’Rone Pennock had Harding’s only hit of the day. South Range 15, Niles 0 — South Range’s Stanley Magielski pitched four strikeouts and three walks, while allowing three hits in a complete-game shutout over the ...

South Range falls to Lakeview 7-6 in 10 innings, as Bulldogs clinch Northeast 8

May 7, 2026

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — Wednesday’s de facto Northeast 8 Conference (NE8) championship game between South Range and visiting Lakeview had it all: comebacks, plenty of runs and its fair share of drama. But, unfortunately for Raiders head coach Jeff DeRose, there is one thing that the game lacked: ...

YSU drops Horizon League tournament opener to Green Bay

May 7, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State is well aware of the recent history regarding the host team and top seed in the Horizon League softball tournament. Since 2021, the host team is 3-11, plus the No. 1 seed has not won the title since 2022. Those numbers don’t bode well for the top-seeded ...

Big 2nd inning lifts Chalker past Badger

May 7, 2026

VERNON — A seven-run second inning helped push Chalker past Badger on Wednesday in a 15-2 victory for the Wildcats. While the bats were a big factor for Chalker, coach Rich Hudak was most impressed with how they carried themselves while on the base paths. “We hit the ball well, but our ...

Boardman sweeps boys, girls team titles at Mahoning County track and field championships

May 7, 2026

The Boardman boys and girls track team swept the 111th Mahoning County High School Track and Field Championships on Tuesday. The Spartan boys amassed 98.5 points, and the girls posted 123.5. The boys’ runner-up was Austintown Fitch (80), while Canfield (65) took third, Ursuline (49.5) was ...

McIlroy more motivated after Masters repeat

May 7, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rory McIlroy appeared rested and relaxed as he prepared for his first tournament since repeating as Masters champion. Just don’t let that be confused with complacency. The world’s No. 2-ranked player said he feels “more motivated” than ever heading into a major stretch that includes the PGA Championship next week outside of Philadelphia and the U.S. Open next month at Shinnecock Hills. First up though is this week’s Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, where McIlroy earned his first PGA Tour victory 16 years ago and has won four times. “I’m excited ...