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Lakeview hounds, pulls away from Firelands

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CORTLAND — In a clash of similar styles, Lakeview’s brand of tough, physical basketball proved superior in the opening round of the postseason on Thursday night. After a tight first half, the 14th-seeded Bulldogs put together a dominant second half, as they pulled away to down No. 15 seed ...

YSU women reach 20 wins with victory over NKU

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The Youngstown State women’s basketball team earned its third consecutive win and its seventh victory in the last eight games Thursday against Northern Kentucky. Having lost to NKU 61-49 in Youngstown back on Jan. 8, the Penguins (20-8, 13-5 in Horizon League) avenged the defeat with a 75-55 ...

Cavs return from All-Star break with big win vs. Nets

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CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points, James Harden added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Brooklyn Nets 112-84 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to a season-high six games. The Cavaliers have also won five straight at home and 11 of their last 12 overall. It ...

Guardians’ Steven Kwan to get look in center field

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Steven Kwan will get some time in center field during spring training for the Cleveland Guardians as manager Stephen Vogt assesses the best possible outfield combination. Kwan is a four-time Gold Glove winner in left field. That is tied with Kenny Lofton for the most Gold ...

High school scoreboard – Feb. 19, 2026

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GIRLS BASKETBALL DIVISION IV Northeast 2 Sectional Finals Salem 55, Field 30 — Abby Knickerbocker scored 22 points and pulled down seven rebounds to lead Salem. Karlie Sampson added six points and six assists for the Quakers. Peyton Colbert added to the offense with nine points. ...

Slow start dooms Fitch in loss to Warren Harding

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WARREN — After 27 and 28-point losses in its last two games, Austintown Fitch certainly could have used a competitive, positive finish to the regular season Wednesday. And the Falcons got it, albeit with a major caveat. On the road against All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) rival Warren ...