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Heartland Christian’s milestone season comes to close

High School Sports

BARBERTON – The Heartland Christian Lions knew the challenge of the situation they were facing. And they knew the opponent well. But unfortunately, the Hillsdale Falcons used a strong shooting performance and solid defense to dramatically sneak past the Lions, 58-57, to advance to the state ...

Walleyes are a sign that spring is fast approaching

Local Sports

For scores of Youngstown-Warren-area anglers, spring officially arrived the moment they grasp the back of a fat prespawn walleye and remove their jig from the fish’s mouth. Walleye fishing is as sure a sign as any that the promise of spring is real. Like daffodils, dandelions and spring ...

Ohio State falls to Michigan in Big Ten tourney

Local Sports

CHICAGO — Michigan coach Dusty May leaned on Elliot Cadeau in the final minutes, and freshman Trey McKenney also stepped up at times. It’s a group effort for the Wolverines when it comes to replacing L.J. Cason. Cadeau and McKenney helped No. 3 Michigan hold off Ohio State for a 71-67 ...

Canfield falls short in regional semi, 54-52

High School Sports

CANTON — The Canfield boys basketball team was centimeters away from forcing overtime, but the ball rolled out of the hoop. The putback was slightly right, and the buzzer sounded as it fell to the floor. The Cardinals fell to Cleveland Central Catholic 54-52 in a Division IV regional ...