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Salem boys team happy to be back at state

OBETZ — The Salem boys cross country team worked harder than ever for its first state berth since 2018. "I think they learned a lot with the seasons before," Salem coach Ted Yuhaniak said. "Not giving up and delayed satisfaction. There is going to be a struggle before success." The ...

Nezbeth’s goal sends West Branch to state

COLUMBIANA – It has been a historic year for the West Branch girls soccer program. In Saturday’s regional championship match against Warren JFK, the Warriors were looking to add to their resume.
And that is exactly what they did, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Eagles to advance ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

SOUTH RANGE TO STATE BARBERTON — The unbeaten South Range volleyball team is heading to the state semifinals for the first time. The Raiders gave up the first four points in the fifth set and came back to beat Orrville, 25-18, 25-21, 21-25, 19-25, 15-13, for a Division V regional championship Saturday at Barberton High School. It was was the second five-set match of the season for the Raiders. Anna Toy led the Raiders with 31 kills, 26 digs and one ace. Parker Zwingler had 29 assists — including the 1,000th of her career — along with 11 digs and two aces. Lily Weaver ...

Salem’s one big, happy family at state

OBETZ — The more than better for the Salem girls cross country team. The Salem girls ran at the state cross country meet for a sixth year in a row and both boys and girls teams reached state for the first time since 2005. "It is a very special moment sharing in this with the boys," ...

Salem, University settle it on the field

SALEM — Salem and University School spent more than a week wrapped up on the outskirts of dramatic court proceedings between the Ohio High School Athletic Association and two Glenville football players. The drama followed them on Friday to Sebo Stadium. Faced with a first and ...

Hirst delivers as Branch breaks Poland

BELOIT — West Branch set the stage for what could be one of the best regional semifinals in Ohio (all divisions combined) next weekend after the Warriors recorded a thrilling 28-21 Division IV playoff win over upset-minded Poland at Clinton Heacock Stadium on Friday night. “We knew it ...