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High School Sports Roundup from Aug. 21

BOYS GOLF From Thursday Howland 167, Warren G. Harding (No score) HOWLAND (167): Nick Clay 37, Justin Keating 43, Easton Yeager 43, Nick Alvetro 44. WARREN G. HARDING: Juan Croal 57, Parker Karafa 58. Lowellville 177, Jackson-Milton 183 LOWELLVILLE (177): Kasen Smith 43, Steven Yon 43, Ian Doll 49, Jayden Coon 52. JACKSON-MILTON (183): Blake Hichendoner 43, Jacob Fox 46, Brady Anton 47, Walker Wolf 47. From Wednesday Waterloo 173, Lowellville 174 WATERLOO (173): Jayden Eichler 40, Mason Long 40, Trevor Flarida 43, Grayson Griffin 50. LOWELLVILLE (174): Ian Doll 42, ...

Youngstown holds on to beat Boardman in school debut

BOARDMAN — Friday night represented the beginning of a new football season for most high schools around the state, but for Youngstown, Friday marked the beginning of the first season in the history of the football program after the merger of East and Chaney. The city’s Defenders fell ...

Errors cost Fitch in loss to Hudson

AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Fitch entered the 2026 season surrounded by fanfare. The Falcons were returning a good deal of talent, they opted to play up to Division I this year and the program is celebrating its 100th season. However, the celebrations will have to wait, as Fitch’s 100th ...

Ohio State’s offense puts purpose over plays

COLUMBUS — After 15 years coaching in the NFL, Arthur Smith was hired to fix an Ohio State offense that was efficient but not explosive last season. The Buckeyes averaged 33.4 points per game last season, but faltered in their final two games, scoring just 10 points in a loss to Indiana in ...

Cavaliers, James Harden agree to 3-year, $97M contract

James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, two people close to the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. It includes a player option for the 2028-29 ...