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Johnson scores in shootout, gives Jackets win over Pens

COLUMBUS — Kent Johnson scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. Damon Severson had a goal and an assist for Columbus. Mathieu Olivier also scored, and Cole Sillinger added two assists. Cam Talbot made 20 saves ...

Howland hands Salem its first loss of the season

HOWLAND — The Howland Tigers have arrived, and the Salem Quakers are undefeated no longer. Clinging to a six-point lead during the fourth quarter, Howland put together a season-defining drive when it needed it most. The Tigers marched 91 yards to deal the finishing blow on Friday night, ...

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Jackson to speak to Curbstone Melissa Jackson, Youngstown State University women’s basketball head coach, 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. 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. Curbstone taking HOF applications Plans are underway for the Curbstone Coaches 58th Hall of Fame Induction ceremony that will be held on May 2. This event is sponsored ...

Mineral Ridge rolls past Red Devils, to stay undefeated

MINERAL RIDGE — The Mineral Ridge Rams continued their unbeaten streak on Friday, scoring early and often in a 59-14 victory over Campbell Memorial. “I’m just really proud of our total team effort,” Rams coach Andy Hake said. “You can see there’s so many people here today. It was ...

Springfield tops Blue Devils to win fourth straight

BERLIN CENTER — Springfield and Western Reserve entered Week 8 trending in opposite directions. And the trends continued Friday, with the Tigers, in their fourth straight win, dominating the Blue Devils 41-0 in Reserve’s fourth loss in a row. “I was just really proud of our kids, the ...

Guardians beat the White Sox to force a decisive Game 5

CHICAGO — Facing elimination for the second consecutive day, José Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians responded once again. “What this team is doing is only what we know how to do,” the All-Star third baseman said. Ramírez homered and drove in three runs, and Cleveland beat the ...