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Mineral Ridge falls to Waynedale in district semi

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WEATHERSFIELD — Mineral Ridge was ready to battle in the post, and despite the size difference, they handled the challenge well. But sometimes, it just isn’t your night. Apple Creek Waynedale adapted, shifting their focus offensively beyond the arc, as the Golden Bears shot 11 3-pointers ...

Horizon League-leading defense lifting YSU to new heights

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YOUNGSTOWN — Back when Melissa Jackson took over the program in 2024, one of the first things she worked to implement was Youngstown State’s defensive identity. Even last year when the Penguins had their struggles on the offensive end of the floor, they could always count on their defense ...

Pirates’ top prospect Griffin turning heads at spring training

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ latest can’t-miss prospect, didn’t miss against the Boston Red Sox and newcomer Ranger Suarez on Tuesday. The 19-year-old shortstop, considered the top prospect in baseball, hit a pair of homers in Pittsburgh’s 16-7 ...

Cavaliers pull away in 2nd half to beat Knicks 109-94

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CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, James Harden added 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Jarrett Allen had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Cavaliers won for the eighth time in nine ...

High school scoreboard – Feb. 24, 2026

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GIRLS BASKETBALL DISTRICT SEMIFINALS DIVISION IV Northeast 2 West Branch 28, Salem 19 — West Branch (21-3) held Salem (13-11) scoreless in the first quarter, leading to a victory over their arch rivals. Madi Hoopes led West Branch with 10 points. Abby Knickerbocker and Garyn Ruhn ...

Ursuline opens postseason with win over Akron East

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YOUNGSTOWN —Third-seeded Ursuline rolled to a lopsided win in its Division III, Northeast 2, sectional semifinal against No. 50 Akron East on Monday. The Irish began to pull away from the Dragons a little more than halfway through the first quarter and only continued to do so throughout ...