Sports

Local runners compete at state

High School Sports November 7, 2026

The high school cross country season came to a close on Saturday, as hundreds of runners gathered at Fortress Obetz for the state championships. The Mahoning Valley saw McDonald’s Naomi Sheesely and Owen Cappuzzello finish in the top three in their respective Division IV championships. The regional also saw several teams put together top-10 point totals. Sheesley was the runner-up in the girls event with a 18:13.5, and Cappuzzello got the bronze medal with a 15:38.0 in the boys race. DIVISION II In Division II, the Salem boys earned an eighth-place finish with 258 points. Luke ...

Ohio State says it's 'playoff time' now as No. 11 Buckeyes host disappointing Oregon

Local Sports November 7, 2026

COLUMBUS — In between playing two of the more physically gifted teams on the schedule, Ohio State football’s focus this week is more on the mental side of things. The Buckeyes (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten, No. 12 CFP) dropped from No. 2 in the Associated Press poll last week to No. 11 following a ...

Local waters provide possibility for success

Local Sports November 7, 2026

A very cool element of fishing is that each angler’s measure of success is unique and personal. For we who live and fish around Youngstown and Warren, a variety of fishing locations and dozens of species await our efforts. Put simply, we have something for everyone out there. Many ...

Ohio State closes strong to beat YSU

Local Sports November 7, 2026

COLUMBUS — Andrija Jelavic scored a career-high 21 points and combined with Amare Bynum for a game-changing 13-0 run in the middle of the second half to propel Ohio State to an 89-65 win over Youngstown State on Friday night. John Mobley Jr., led the Buckeyes (1-1) with 25, on 7-of-9 ...

Raiders cruise to win in 2026 playoff debut

High School Sports November 7, 2026

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — After a week off, South Range showed few signs of rust in its playoff opener Friday. The second-seeded Raiders largely picked up where they left off in the regular season as they breezed past No. 7 Smithville 49-28 to advance to the semifinals of Division VI, Region ...

Steelers running back Warren the center of attention

Local Sports November 7, 2026

PITTSBURGH — Jaylen Warren's legs never stop moving. Which way they take the relentlessly upbeat Pittsburgh Steelers running back during a given play is a mystery, sometimes even to Warren himself. Take what looked like a give-up call during last Sunday’s 27-6 victory over Cleveland that ...